Wing Commander IV The Price of Freedom
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Origin / Electronic Arts

Game

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Ratings:

4 1/2 stars from Computer Gaming World

90% from PC Gamer - Editor's Choice

A from PC Games

The Price of Freedom

The Kilrathi war may be over, but back home nothing is the same. There's trouble in the Border Worlds. Civil War seems imminent. You have to decide how to save the Confederation - or if it should be saved at all.

The latest epic adventure in the Wing Commander saga applies improved cinematic techniques and photo-realistic graphics to a story of intrigue, betrayal and death. Never before has Hollywood been so completely under your control.

Ensemble cast of favorites, including Mark Hamil, Malcolm McDowell, John Rhys-Davies and Tom Wilson (as Maniac)

Enhanced movie quality, including panning camera and detailed Hollywood studio sets

Complexly woven story featuring old friends and new comrades

Photo-realistic textures on all ships

Enhanced interactivity both in and out of the cockpit - plus greater control of missions and drama

Digital music throughout the game

16-bit movies with Dolby Surround sound

Full screen view for enhanced visibility

Requirements:

Requirements: Intel 486 DX4/75+ or 100% compatible PC system, Windows 95/98 Only, 30 MB free hard drive space, double-speed CD-ROM drive or faster, VESA local bus or PCI video card that supports SVGA (640x480x256 colors), keyboard, and joystick or Microsoft mouse.

Sound Cards: Sound Blaster (SB) or 100% compatible, SB Pro/SB 16/SB AWE, ProAudio Spectrum, Roland RAP-10, Ensoniq Soundscape, Gravis Ultrasound, Gravis Ultrasound Max.

Does not work on Windows XP.

Reviews:

Computer Gaming World, April 1996

"Forget everything you know about interactive movies. With the release of Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom, designer Chris Roberts and his team at Origin blow this upstart game genre wide open by creating an interactive movie that excels as a move and a game."

"We wouldn't want to spoil things by outlining every plot twist and character action. Suffice it to say that this script has some whoppers, delivered in a more convincing manner than previous efforts in the series. Although the ending isn't exactly a shocker, how you arrive there is an intricate and entertaining web of disparate plot threads, untangled by your decisions and actions throughout the game."

"One of the most interesting aspects of the new game is the uncertainty of your opponents. There's no clear-cut enemy like the Kilrathi. Instead, the enemy rises from within. You never know if the wingman who backs you up on one mission will be flying against you somewhere down the line. It brings a refreshing sense of mystery to an already complex game structure."

"Many products claim to be interactive movies, but fall short in either their cinematic or long-term gaming appeal. Wing Commander IV addresses every aspect of this new genre with equal importance. This truly is the vanguard of the next generation of electronic entertainment."

PC Gamer, May 1996

"Missions in WCIV are a little more complex and varied than before; victory isn't always a matter of flying from one waypoint to the next, destroying every enemy ship you encounter before you move on. There's plenty of strightforward, search-and-destroy action here, but you'll also be flying reconnaissance missions where your goal is to photograph enemy positions; espionage missions that have you delivering fellow soldiers to the bad guys' installations - even hostage-rescue missions. There will be times when killing all the bad guys is precisely the wrong thing to do - instead, you'll follow them at a safe distance to learn the location of their base, or you'll achieve your objective, then turn and run. That variety adds a nice touch of believabiltiy to the action, and it allows the story told in the sit-and-watch portions of the game to be much more closely tied to actual gameplay."

"...Wing Commander IV is an excellent game wrapped in a very impressive package, no matter how you approach it. If you liked WCIII, you'll flip for the sequel."

Computer Shopper, June 1996

"WC IV is a tough game; the default Ace level can quickly humble even an experienced computer pilot. The enemy pilots in Wing IV are ruthless, and you'll often find yourself outnumbered. However, the lower Rookie and Veteran levels offer balance to greenhorn pilots.

"The cockpit controls in WC IV are not overly complex, but do take some time to learn. To further complicate the process, Origin's documentation about game play is a bit on the light side."

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