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- Ur-Quan Masters HD Project
- Ur-Quan Masters HD Project
- Ur-Quan Masters HD Project
- Ur-Quan Masters HD Project
Ur-Quan Masters HD
Released On: Jan 8, 2013
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Generally Favorable
Based on 25 User Ratings
8.2
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 25 User Ratings
8.2
80% Positive
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
4% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
16% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Arguably one of the greatest games of all time. Definitely on par with the great games of its generation, like Final Fantasy VI or The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past.
The Ur Quan Masters is a clever and often hilarious space adventure that never takes itself too seriously, but managed to hit you with its surprising depth. Still in this modern day, there's isn't a game that throws you into a spaceship and gives you the same sense of open exploration.(The closest might be the original Mass Effect. But that's a third person shooter, and not a ship combat game.)
Even with this HD remake, there are a lot of things that will feel dated. Remember that in 1992, actual 3D polygonal graphics were in their infancy. Voice acting hadn't been done yet. Fast travel had to be earned. This game has no mini map, quest markers, journal, or codex. Like a lot of games from its time, Star Control 2 was punishingly difficult. And you could find that you actually can't win the game anymore, because of mistakes that you made 10 hours ago. The game has an in-universe time limit, and they give you subtle warnings, which you absolutely need to take seriously. Most modern games have smoothed out these rough edges. Gaming is better for it.
And yet, this is part of what made Star Control 2 so satisfying. I recommend writing everything down. I recommend taking a few hints, where you need them (especially as it pertains to fast travel).
And this remake is free. We are so blessed. It's worth playing just to learn a thing or two about world-building,
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This HD remake of what was already an incredible game is quite seriously possibly one of *the* best games out there right now. If you have never tried this game, and love space, adventure, exploration and/or story-driven games, pick this up right now! It's free!
An incredible, massive world of literally hundreds of individual solar systems to explore, epic back-story, great characters and dialogue, awesome plot twists and touching revelations, amazing art and remastered music, and still hundreds of unanswered questions to ponder over. You simply can not beat it!
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Star Control is considered by many one of the richest universes in gaming and Star Control 2 the best game of all time. I am part of that group and seeing a HD remake of the original makes me happy for the thousands of new gamers that will have the ability to explore this amazing universe for the first time.
The graphics may be slightly outdated, even for the HD version, but the gameplay... the best you can experience.
If you have to play a game before you die, make it Star Control 2.
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One of the greatest games of all time, and my personal favorite of all time, redone into an absolutely beautiful package.
I nearly cried when I discovered it, and I wish I could drive to the creators' houses and give them all the most awkward hugs humanly possible.
Words cannot express this games greatness, and neither can they express the feeling I got when I started playing.
Thank you. Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
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I salute you, my enthusiastic fellow hunam Captains and especially you, the Ur-Quan Masters team, for keeping the flame of Star Control alive. May the Pkunkian enlightenment guide us all home, through the dark, cold depths of space.
Ur-Quan Masters HD is a glorious remake of Star Control 2, which was The Game back in the day. I played through the original one few times about 15 years ago. Today, even after more than two decades of enthusiastic pc gaming SC2 is still the best gaming experience I have had.
SC2 is an unforgettable adventure among the sea of stars - a classic masterpiece. And now it's available for the more modern audience in the form of Ur-Quan Masters HD. Heed the call of the Galaxy, seek out its mysteries, but beware, for this journey will change you forever.
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As if there was no excuse to play this amazing game before this remake, "the graphics are too old" is now no longer a valid reason! Give it a shot and you won't be disappointed. Please learn at least middle school level English before you join the forums though; yes, I'm talking to all you Yogscast fanatics.
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So you got your basic Star Control 2. Then you open source the code and art - everything except the title. Call it The Ur-Quan Masters and get a group of dedicated individuals to make it awesomer than the original.
Then get some more dedicated individuals to convert all the old VGA art into HD.
Jobs done. And it's even more awersomer than awesome.
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Summary Ur-Quan Masters HD is an HD remake of Star Control 2. It runs on current machines with the original graphics but also features a high resolution mode, new features, & new artwork.
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jan 8, 2013
Developer:
- Ur-Quan Masters HD Project
Publisher: Ur-Quan Masters HD Project
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