I want epic space battles!

RWBRWB Icrontian
edited March 2008 in Gaming
Title says it all, if anyone knows a great space based game or two, or three please let me know. Sins of a Solar Empire has some interest but as I read up on it I am just not too sure.

I guess what would be great is a game with near newtonian physics and also a space sim fighter which lets me customize the ship a lot. Similar to Freelancer but without a Ship:Planet ratio equating to a Basketball:pingpong ball.

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  • WinfreyWinfrey waddafuh Missouri Icrontian
    edited March 2008
    Sins is pretty sweet. I've played some rounds with friends at LANs and the battles are freakin' epic. The gameplay is a little slow and repetitive but the races are fairly unique and there are already some decent mods out for the game.

    Personally the Master of Orion games (esp. the first one) and Homeworld 1 and 2 are prolly my favorite ones.
  • kryystkryyst Ontario, Canada
    edited March 2008
    I was going to suggest Freelancer. I agree about the ping-pong comment. However check out some mods for it they go a long way to correcting that problem. http://www.lancersreactor.com/
  • SpampySpampy Madison, WI
    edited March 2008
    I like Star Wars: Empire at War, but unfortunately it's just RTS and not a ship-based game like freelancer. Maybe you could try the EVE Online demo on steam?
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited March 2008
    I left out my EVE comments as I rewrote the post a couple times. I loved EVE but it demanded too much time for small things. I ended up just leveling skills and never actually playing. Plus missions are way to repetitive.
  • BuddyJBuddyJ Dept. of Propaganda OKC Icrontian
    edited March 2008
    I miss playing Freelancer. That game is hot.
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited March 2008
    I loved Freelancer. I'll reinstall it occasionally just to play through the Single Player campaign again. I wish they'd make a sequel.
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited March 2008
    This looks promising: http://www.infinity-universe.com

    PROCEDURAL!!!
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited March 2008
    sins of a solar empire is a game my best friend loves ive played it its not my style but it looks amazing graphics wise
  • JakethJaketh Ohio Member
    edited March 2008
    Little Privateer remake action may be just what you need. Can't vouch for it personally, but looks promising:

    http://wcuniverse.sourceforge.net/
  • pseudonympseudonym Michigan Icrontian
    edited March 2008
    Any of the Homeworld games would be a great choice.
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