That speaks volumes. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Most of the missions diverge from the plan right at the start and you'll be forced to improvise.

It's also THE BEST combat engine EVER for a space fighter simulation. Unfortunately the game doesn't focus your attention on the torpedoes quickly enough. But before we get the control issue, perhaps I ought to say a little about the game in general. The Future of Blowing $#!% Up is Here! The title offers a pretty engaging story, some thrilling gameplay and dresses it all up with some very attractive graphics. It all sounds complicated at first, but soon enough you'll be extremely comfortable with it. Luckily there are plenty of in-game cues that steer you in the right direction. Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2013. good fun little game here. So, when I finally tore myself away from the one-player game to give the online multiplayer a try, I quickly realized that Starlancer had silently blown a huge hole in the side of my head.

StarLancer for Dreamcast game reviews & Metacritic score: From Erin and Chris Roberts, the award winning designers of Wing Commander comes a game beyond the reaches of your imagination. I rented this game once and was really let down at first. The title offers a pretty engaging story, some thrilling gameplay and dresses it all up with some very attractive graphics. ULTRA-REALISTIC 3D SHOOTING AS VIEWED FROM YOUR COCKPIT! Free (& Subscription) Games for All Platforms: New & Upcoming, Music title data, credits, and images provided by, Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Gunship Elite. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

Crave and Warthog have found a perfect way to adapt the complicated keyboard/joystick interface to the Dreamcast controller. 18 All-New '70's and Futuristic Vehicles. I began asking around for a game like that, and Star Lancer was recommended to me a few times.

You're forced to take orders from officers with 2 digit IQ's -poorly planned missions- then they chew your ass when it goes bad.

While I really enjoyed the combat engine, I can't play through Starlancer and not think that it's a mere shell of a game. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. Submit a review and let your voice be heard. Starlancer puts you in the role of a pilot in the 45th Volunteers right in the middle of a 22nd century Cold War. based on
THE MIGHTY JABBA ASKS THAT YOU DIE HONORABLY flying around in space shooting bad guys/aliens. The game has the perfect style for a console game and the Dreamcast is more than capable of handling the visuals of the game but I suspected that the control scheme would be condensed far too much for the game to be enjoyable. The less than engaging storyline and the heavy focus on defensive missions holds the game back and keeps it from being as good as the classics. This is THE BEST GAME EVER made for Dreamcast. Two buttons, four functions. This is an old favorite. Each begins with a short animated briefing and a trip to the loadout computer. I thought that I had rented a multiplier flying game. But that won't stop you from appreciating the fantastic graphics in the game.

We were a bit bummed by the omission of online multiplayer co-operative play, however, which was a big boost for the PC version, but the 6-player support goes a long way towards making up for that loss.. And the X and Y buttons each open up menus that you can navigate with the D-pad. Still plenty fun (and difficult) after all these years--taking down carriers was never so entertaining.

Easy enough, right? Ultimately, Starlancer is just a port but it's a ... fine port. The game also offers some great online options, making it one of the hot new things to try on SegaNet. If you like space combat, online deathmatches, and blowing stuff up (with some added strategy) then by all means grab the nearest copy of Starlancer right now, you will not be disappointed. Otherwise, though, it's well-executed and solid, if a bit too familiar. But while the targeting computer will point you to your objectives, the targeting system falls short when you have to intercept torpedoes. With online play, and a moving "Star Wars"-style storyline, you definately want to climb in the cockpit of StarLancer and take a ride around the galaxy. You can't select enemies or arenas, but it is a nice quick fix. The level of quality this old game has is surprising. There are quite a few mutliplayer game types that mix up the standard deathmatch formula. As you progress through each of the game's missions, you'll get access to better ships and better weapons. The missions are fairly linear with a few surprises hidden in each one. Story and character. Overall it's a little too limited as you can only rack up kills until time runs out. Apart from the missions, there is an instant action option. Starlancer is a space action game originally developed by the Roberts brothers at Digital Anvil. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2002. Though it's kind of idiotic when you die and have to go back 15 levels and do the first mission. VERY fun game!!! When I first heard that Starlancer was being ported to the Dreamcast I didn't think it could work. In addition to bringin... SitemapAdvertisePartnershipsCareersPrivacy PolicyAd ChoiceTerms of UseReport Ad, CA Privacy/Info We CollectCA Do Not Sell My Info.

A great game for anyone who likes space COMBAT: it's fun, fluid, and well done.

For a game that's 14 years old, it still holds up for today!!! I've been getting bored of RPG games lately, and remembered that a long time ago, I enjoyed playing a game called Wing Commander.

Probably the best space shooter in any home console. Amazing 3-d space shooter!! Rogue Leader for game cube was supposed to be the ultimate in control, but Starlancer really gives you the feeling of really being in the action. You old-timers will remember them as the team behind Wing Commander, one of the most respected games in the genre. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2010.

Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise from the Ashes. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. For my money, that makes it a title to definitely consider if you're at all into the genre.


After all, the controls were one of the major strengths of the original PC version. Generally favorable reviews #32 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000. On the whole, you'll have too much responsibility in the missions and soon you'll begin to wonder what the ... your wingmen are doing throughout the fights. 15 Critic Reviews, Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings, It's going to take something pretty damn special to knock this off the top spot. While most will find this game's story to be a little weaker than that of the superb "Colony Wars," the online play and solid mechanics make it a definite game to check out for fans.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2015. More than 75% of the time a mission entirely changes from the original mission parameters (though you usually do end up completing them), and this is what makes entering a new mission of Starlancer such an interesting experience. The ship models are beautifully rendered and the weapon effects and explosions are plenty exciting. It's also THE BEST combat engine EVER for a space fighter simulation.

You can still see all customer reviews for the product. In almost every other mission, you'll be called on to shoot down torpedoes before they can take out your capital ships. I bought it (used) recently, fired up the old Dreamcast system, and played it for hours. You've never experienced anything like BANG!

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This page works best with JavaScript. The graphics and controls are incredible, and despite my previous experience, this remains a challenging game. And since it's a genre that's in short supply on the Dreamcast, it's that much more attractive. StarLancer for Dreamcast game reviews & Metacritic score: From Erin and Chris Roberts, the award winning designers of Wing Commander comes a game beyond the reaches of your imagination. A brighter version may have turned off some gamers, but for me, Starlancer should have been a bit brighter. Controlling everything with the DC controller, especially over the often lengthy missions, will lead to cramped, achy hands, and the necessity for quick command issuing just doesn't fit well onto a gamepad.