Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD

I have Not played very long at this little gem, but already after a couple of hours (to which many others will follow) I can say that I have perfectly understood the value of this game. But let's go with order! General Concept of the game SP: RU is a space simulator "to the Elite" rather old, whose developers, after some Scazzi with the publisher, have managed to regain control, releasing it again not without reveting a bit ' the graphics and Fix some bugs (which hopefully will continue). It differs however from typical space simulators for the more ruholistic approach, especially in the management of the ship. The universe is composed of various systems, freely explored and interconnected by the typical "jump portals" seen in many other games. When you start a new game, you can choose whether to tackle the game in story mode or in free mode, whose difference resides, as easily intushable, in the fact that in the first case we will have a background story to follow, with a whole series of missions Princip Ali and a very large number of side quests, and in the second case no history, but pure sandbox with over 2500 missions to choose from. The ship At The beginning of the game will be possible to first choose our character, between fighter, merchant and scientist. Each of these will guarantee specific bonuses in the management of the ship or in the behavior of the outside world, and play one rather than the other make a certain difference. The ship will have its own inventory and statistics, and by completing quests and destroying things you will get experience that will go directly into upgrading both the character and the ship. Of course it will be possible to find objects that will improve the statistics of the ship, as well as the BRIC to resell to the stations for the mere profit. The control System, Although in the form of a role-playing game, is always a space simulator, and the control system plays a fundamental role. In this aspect, it allows to play either by the usual combination mouse + keyboard, and by joystick + keyboard. I tested the game in the first way-with results all in all satisfactory, provided to change quite a bit the default configuration-that in the second, using a Thrustmaster T-flight HOTAS X. Here, the situation has deteriorated a little bit. Although It is possible to change the configuration of the keys, it is not possible to do it for the axes, and I had to fiddle with the configuration file of the game to enable the throttle and the rotation by joystick. In Addition to this, I had to create a custom profile with the joystick itself to be able to align all the axes correctly-which were often on the contrary, or on the wrong command-but in general the sensitivity was really too high, and if with mouse and keyboard Hitting opponents is not particularly complex, it seems prohibitive and frustrating with the flight stick. Definitely to review. Graphics Well, we're obviously talking about an old game, and even if some work has been done to winterize the graphics, we are still at a level all in all Bassino. Do Not expect to see the quality of Elite Dangerous, to understand us. But This must not scare, the whole aesthetic sector still does its (and the fact of being inside a cockpit "visible" earns many points, especially for me) and the rich gameplay helps to overlook the graphics a bit ' outdated. Pros and cons HUGE amount of solid Game quests from interesting Graphics gameplay all in all by not throwing open World really very vast Price definitely for everyone's pockets! Against a few bugs every now and then, and some unexpected crashes, but nothing disabling for a game so dated joystick control system little refined and definitely not up to the initial difficulty noticeable. There is a tutorial, but we are at TL levels; DR. Final Considerations If You are fond of space simulators And role-playing games, the title is definitely a very pleasant and economical alternative. If you are willing to overlook some small bugs, you will have fun for a really many hours. I know I will! Small Tip: If the game at some point makes the graphics disappear, leaving only the HUD, no fear! Alt-Tabbate out of the game and get back, and everything comes back right away!