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5/1/2014 11:54:16 PM
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Which games exemplify good space exploration and combat?
Greetings! I'm doing research for an upcoming thread that I'll be writing about vehicular combat in Destiny and I'd like some good starting points. In your opinion, which games are the golden standard for space exploration and / or space combat, and why? Additionally, if you feel that there are any games that have particularly strong ground vehicle exploration and combat, I'd like to know more about those as well.
Thanks for your input!
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I've probably enjoyed the space combat in Star Wars Galaxies more than any other game. Though it's likely better attributed the ability to configure you own ships with player crafted components to optimize your ability to succeed in certain situations, rather than the dogfighting mechanics themselves. I believe that Freespace 2 still holds that standard. However, I have yet to play another space sim that had anything mechanically similar to SWG's multi-passenger ships. Being able to fly around in a giant ship with 7 of your friends manning the turrets, running around the ship making vital repairs, and managing the ship's special abilities like shunting the shields or diverting power to where it's most needed is something I dearly miss.
