Independence War
- August 10, 2016
- Particle Systems Ltd.
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who played it in the past, with engaging gameplay and a solid story.
- Realistic space-flight physics and intricate ship modeling enhance the immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- The game is now available on Steam and works natively on Linux, making it more accessible for players.
- The Steam port has significant technical issues, including frequent crashes when attempting to use core game mechanics like Lagrange jump points.
- Controls are problematic, with many players unable to get the game to recognize any controller or keyboard input.
- Despite its nostalgic value, the game suffers from outdated graphics and command schemes, making it less appealing to new players.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The 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. However, some players experienced technical issues that detracted from the overall experience.
“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).”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its quality, but players express frustration with the Steam port, which hampers access to core mechanics and diminishes the overall experience.
“However, gameplay aside, there are issues with the Steam port of this 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this version are considered dated, although there are no reported technical issues affecting performance during gameplay.
“I can't speak to any technical issues with this version... it worked on my box for the first couple of missions... but the command scheme and graphics certainly are dated at this point.”
“The graphics look like they belong to a game from a decade ago; it's hard to immerse myself in the experience when everything feels so outdated.”
“While the gameplay has its moments, the graphics are a major letdown, making it difficult to appreciate the overall design.”
