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If you like Science Fiction, look no further. You can't possibly go wrong with these two addictive Sci-Fi games, each with a cult following of its own.

First, there was [url=http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/star_control_1_2]Star Control, a turn-based strategy game with an addictive real-time arcade combat mode called Mêlée. This was essentially a relatively close-quarters duel between two spaceships. The most impressive thing about this mode, and the game in general, was that, somehow, the game's creators managed to make the dozen or so race-specific ship types completely different from each other, yet at the same time balanced.

Star Control 2 added even more races and ships to the fray, while retaining balance in the Mêlée mode, but changed the underlying gameplay considerably. The sequel was turned into more of a space-faring adventure game, with quests, diplomacy and character progression in the form of ship upgrades. The gameplay is as addictive as ever and the storyline is both good and believable, with tons of memorable characters, races and humor that will make you go back to this game again and again.
Can I just say - Star Control 2 is one of the best PC games ever ......
Heard a lot about this series in the past so thanks for putting this up!

Will be very interesting to try this one out, wishlisted
Yesssssss!!!!
Ok - now THIS makes me feel much better about the Atari additions. Nice get GOG!
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Roman5: Heard a lot about this series in the past so thanks for putting this up!
And I heard nothing about it. Ever.

Anyway, I'm very happy to see more oldies on GOG. I hope most of the upcoming Atari titles will be pre 2000.
Glad to see SC2 was included. That was an awesome game and should be on the gog collection here :)

5.99 is even more kudos :)
Post edited April 19, 2011 by Pheace
looking at the screenshots and I have absolutely no idea what is this game about...

is it a shooter? a trading strategy? :)
Yessssssss please.
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Kunovski: looking at the screenshots and I have absolutely no idea what is this game about...

is it a shooter? a trading strategy? :)
More like Space exploration/combat/quest if I remember correctly
Post edited April 19, 2011 by Pheace
Well, this should please a lot of people. This series is often talked about in the forums.
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Kunovski: looking at the screenshots and I have absolutely no idea what is this game about...

is it a shooter? a trading strategy? :)
It is a space exploration adventure primarily. When you get in combat situations, it turns into a strategic shooter like Space War, but with lots of different ships. It's a brilliant game, a true good old game that everyone should own.
Cute, but why would I buy it when the superior remake can be downloaded for free?
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Smannesman: Cute, but why would I buy it when the superior remake can be downloaded for free?
Regardless - do you not agree that a game of this quality belongs on GOG?

And that doesn't include SC1.....
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snap-d: Regardless - do you not agree that a game of this quality belongs on GOG?

And that doesn't include SC1.....
SC1 is just.. not interesting.
Even back when it was released it wasn't that interesting, it's like Street Fighter.. only interesting because it spawned a great sequel.
SC2 should be on GOG, but for free like Tyrian.