Independence War

About

"Independence War" is a space combat simulation game that includes its expansion pack, "Defiance." Players command a massive starship, engaging in interstellar battles with accurate physics and detailed ship systems. The game explores themes of duty and justice, offering sophisticated and diverse gameplay.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features realistic space-flight physics and intricate ship modeling, providing an engaging experience.
Many players have fond memories of the game from its original release, highlighting its addictive gameplay and unique science fiction technology.
The game runs natively on Linux, allowing players to enjoy it without needing old disks or compatibility layers.

The Steam port has significant issues, including frequent crashes when attempting to use core game mechanics like Lagrange jump points.
Controls are problematic, with many players unable to get their controllers or keyboards to work properly.
Despite its nostalgic value, the game suffers from technical shortcomings that hinder the overall experience.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and allows players to progress at their own pace, with no unskippable cut-scenes and the freedom to choose mission order. It features a surprisingly good narrative with branching paths and moral choices, complemented by unique science fiction elements and challenging missions. However, some players experienced technical issues, including crashes during gameplay.
- “There are no unskippable cut-scenes, allowing you to take in as much of the story as you like, and get to the 'good part' of the game as soon as you wish.”
- “The story moves along quickly enough to keep you interested, allowing you to take missions in the order you prefer, as they become available.”
- “Piloting a larger ship just felt good, the science fiction technology was unique, the missions were challenging but fair, and it had a surprisingly good story with some branches and morality choices involved.”
- “The command scheme and graphics certainly are dated at this point.”
- “Game constantly crashed when entering the Lagrange point in the second mission, and no patch could be found (nor should one have been needed, frankly).”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised as fantastic, but users express disappointment with the Steam port due to issues that hinder access to core game mechanics. This has led to a frustrating experience for players who feel they are unable to fully enjoy the game.
- “It's very disappointing to be able to get just a taste of this fantastic game, but to be stymied at one of the core game mechanics.”
- “However, gameplay aside, there are issues with the Steam port of this game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics in this version are considered dated, with users noting that while there are no significant technical issues, the overall visual presentation feels outdated compared to modern standards.
- “The command scheme and graphics certainly are dated at this point.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visual design is uninspired and fails to impress, making the game feel less engaging.”