Descent Freespace: The Great War
Release Date: March 12, 1998
Simulation, FPP, science fiction, in space, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN
Steam
Space simulator realized with epic proportions, being a spiritual heir of the cult Descent series and developed by Voliton studio, founded by the creators of the first two parts of the series. The action of Freespace: The Great War is set in the distant future in which mankind, as a result of constant development, has reached a technological level unimaginable today.
Descent: FreeSpace - The Great War promises a detailed and dynamic universe, taking space combat sims to new levels of action and realism.
* Engage massive capital ships and destroyers of unprecedented size and detail
* Feel ships explode around you with advanced physics and breathtaking effects
* Command intelligent wingmen & request reinforcements in real-time space combat
* Watch the Advanced AI system guide skillful wingmen and devious opponents, adapting to your abilities
* Swoop in and out of deadly 3D asteroid fields
* Advance in rank, earn medals and ribbons, gain more resposibility and features as your skills increase
* Listen to the event-driven music system tailor the soundtrack to the action
* Watch a detailed branching campaign unfold where your mission performances make the difference
* See high-resolution, breathtaking cinematic cutscenes with an epic storyline
* Create your own full-featured missions with FRED, our FreeSpace Mission Editor, included free!
* Play with up to 12 players via TCP/IP network
* Grab a microphone and talk to other players live during the action
* Track your statistics, rank, and medals against players from all over the world.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Descent Freespace: The Great War Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Volition Inc.
Publisher: Interplay Entertainment
Age restrictions: none
Descent Freespace: The Great War System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Pentium 233MHz, 32MB RAM, graphic card, sound card