Freelancer. A few questions.

[BoomAM]

Hi,
Im considering buying freelancer upon its release in the UK. However i have a few questions about it.

1) Is it any good?
2) How does it compare, gameplay wise to the original elite games?
3) How will it run on my system(see sig)?
4) I would like to run it at 1280x1024@max, can i do this wo/ slowdown?
5) Ive heard that it doesnt need a joystick, and uses the mouse for ship control. How does this work? Easy to learn/control, or a payne in the a$$?

Thanks for the help guys/gals.

 

[Jadow]

1) Is it any good?

so-so

2) How does it compare, gameplay wise to the original elite games?

much more dumbed down. This game aimes squarely for the lowest common denominator. Maddeningly simple and without depth.

3) How will it run on my system(see sig)?

I don't know, but it isnt a performance hog, runs well on low end system.

4) I would like to run it at 1280x1024@max, can i do this wo/ slowdown?

wouldnt we all

5) Ive heard that it doesnt need a joystick, and uses the mouse for ship control. How does this work? Easy to learn/control, or a payne in the a$$?

it is simple, but I would prefer a joystick. Once again, they aimed for hte lowest common denominator.

Overall, I don't like this game at all. Privateer was much more complex and rich.