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StarLancer

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StarLancer
79
8.6 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 15 critic reviews
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Based on 6 votes
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Game Info

Publisher: Crave Entertainment

Developer: Warthog

Genre(s): Action

Players: 6

ESRB Rating:

Release Date: November 28, 2000

Summary

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

It's going to take something pretty damn special to knock this off the top spot. Now suit up and scramble soldier

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95

Happy Puppy

The overwhelming production of this game immersed me in the story. So, when I finally tore myself away from the one-player game to give the online multiplayer a try, I quickly realized that Starlancer had silently blown a huge hole in the side of my head.

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94

Sega X

If you like space combat, online deathmatches, and blowing stuff up (with some added strategy) then by all means grab the nearest copy of Starlancer right now, you will not be disappointed.

90

Dreamcast HQ

With online play, and a moving "Star Wars"-style storyline, you definately want to climb in the cockpit of StarLancer and take a ride around the galaxy.

90

GamePro

Nothing new over the PC version, but StarLancer's thrilling space combat gives Dreamcast pilots a lot to get pumped about.

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88

Gaming Maxx

I enjoy every moment of this game, the deathmatch mode is intense, I find the campaign mode to be a challenge, and the online multiplayer mode will definitely appeal to most people. This is a great game.

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88

IGN

A damn fine port. The title offers a pretty engaging story, some thrilling gameplay and dresses it all up with some very attractive graphics.

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83

Game Revolution

A great game for anyone who likes space COMBAT: it's fun, fluid, and well done.

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75

Gaming Age

More than 75% of the time a mission entirely changes from the original mission parameters (though you usually do end up completing them), and this is what makes entering a new mission of Starlancer such an interesting experience.

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75

GamerWeb Sega

While the incentives to do so may be relatively sparse, you'll probably work at levels repeatedly until all mission objectives have been met. That speaks volumes.

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71

GameSpot

The less than engaging storyline and the heavy focus on defensive missions holds the game back and keeps it from being as good as the classics.

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70

Hot Games

Except for deathmatch mode it's really no different than any other space sim, and the controls are much too difficult. Otherwise, though, it's well-executed and solid, if a bit too familiar.

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70

DC Swirl

While most will find this game's story to be a little weaker than that of the superb "Colony Wars," the online play and solid mechanics make it a definite game to check out for fans.

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60

Planet Dreamcast

While I really enjoyed the combat engine, I can't play through Starlancer and not think that it's a mere shell of a game.

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50

Daily Radar

Controlling everything with the DC controller, especially over the often lengthy missions, will lead to cramped, achy hands, and the necessity for quick command issuing just doesn't fit well onto a gamepad.

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Bob F. gave it a10:
This is THE BEST GAME EVER made for Dreamcast. It's also THE BEST combat engine EVER for a space fighter simulation. Story and character development is weak compared to Wing Commander, but the combat engine is better. VERY fun game!!!

Mark M. gave it a 7:
Fun game! You're forced to take orders from officers with 2 digit IQ's -poorly planned missions- then they chew your ass when it goes bad. Other than that the combat is easy and fun.

Andrew R. gave it an 8:
Great gameplay. Though it's kind of idiotic when you die and have to go back 15 levels and do the first mission.

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