Freelancer = AWESOME

[neomits]

I just downloaded the demo off fileplanet (subscriber only)

AND IT IS SOOOOO AWESOME

It is so good. The graphics are excellent even on my GF3. The controls are very intuitive and I cannot wait for the full thing. Its a Space shooter, Adventure, RPG all rolled into one.

A few screenshots I took:
SS1
SS2
SS3
SS4
SS5
SS6

 

[Swag1138]

Looks kind of like Tie Fighter meets Jedi Knight.

 

[datalink7]

DEMO!?!?!?!

I've been waiting for this game FOREVER. I had no idea about a demo.

Host it someone?

 

[neomits]

you have to check in with gamespy account so it won't work even if someone did host it.


I did however just find out that I'll have the full thing this weekend sometime. OMG!

I still plan on buying it when it comes out but, WOOOOOO

 

[jaeger66]

Wasn't this best game at E3 1999? I recall being excited about it then...but 4+ years is a long time in the pipeline.

 

[Jadow]

its mouse control only, no joystick!

WTF is up with game companies these days. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO USE A JOYSTICK, to better feel like I'm flying a fricken spaceship.

DID LUKE SKYWALKER DO THE DEATH STAR TRENCH RUN WITH A MOUSE?

G*DDAMN HIPPIE GAME DEVELOPERS!

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: Jadow
its mouse control only, no joystick!

WTF is up with game companies these days. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO USE A JOYSTICK, to better feel like I'm flying a fricken spaceship.

DID LUKE SKYWALKER DO THE DEATH STAR TRENCH RUN WITH A MOUSE?

G*DDAMN HIPPIE GAME DEVELOPERS!

1.) To the original poster: Those are all cut scenes. I need some actual graphics
2.) Read a review of the game. They made it so you wouldn't need a joystick. Almost all reviews that I've read have said that the controls are excellect w/o a joystick.

 

[Jadow]

Read a review of the game. They made it so you wouldn't need a joystick. Almost all reviews that I've read have said that the controls are excellect w/o a joystick.

Yeah, but where the hell is the fun it just clicking on a ship, and having your own ship auto follow it. I mean jeez, they're taking all the fun and challenge out of these games. Just like everthing else in life, they're dumbing them down to the lowest common denominator. I know I don't *NEED* a joystick, but I *WANT* to be able to use one.

As long as there is no joystick support, I will NOT buy this game.

 

[SunnyD]

From the FilePlanet main page:

We've worked with the good folks at Microsoft to give FilePlanet Subscribers the first taste of Freelancer, and now the demo is available to all members of FilePlanet. The demo of this action-packed, Sci-Fi masterpiece contains the entire first system of the game: The Liberty System of Manhattan.

EVERYBODY can download it now - just stand in line for half an hour before the DL starts.

[edit] Sydney server = 95 minute wait time, the rest are all 110+ minutes --- damn, 618 of 626 in line, I'll be neffing for a while[/edit]

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: Jadow
Read a review of the game. They made it so you wouldn't need a joystick. Almost all reviews that I've read have said that the controls are excellect w/o a joystick.

Yeah, but where the hell is the fun it just clicking on a ship, and having your own ship auto follow it. I mean jeez, they're taking all the fun and challenge out of these games. Just like everthing else in life, they're dumbing them down to the lowest common denominator. I know I don't *NEED* a joystick, but I *WANT* to be able to use one.

As long as there is no joystick support, I will NOT buy this game.

From what I read, you use the mouse and keyboard to aim using the WSAD keys. I will have to see how well it works. I just don't like plugging my joystick in whenever I want to play a game, then unplugging it and putting it away when I'm done.

 

[Derango]

Originally posted by: Jadow
Read a review of the game. They made it so you wouldn't need a joystick. Almost all reviews that I've read have said that the controls are excellect w/o a joystick.

Yeah, but where the hell is the fun it just clicking on a ship, and having your own ship auto follow it. I mean jeez, they're taking all the fun and challenge out of these games. Just like everthing else in life, they're dumbing them down to the lowest common denominator. I know I don't *NEED* a joystick, but I *WANT* to be able to use one.

As long as there is no joystick support, I will NOT buy this game.

Right with you on that one. Just doesn't feel right play a space shooter without a joystick.

 

[optoman]

I wish they would make more games compatible with the Playstation2 controllers. I love my PS2 controller and it would be awesome for games like this.

 

[SunnyD]

Still in line 3 hours later... 22 minutes to go supposedly...

 

[jcovercash]

Its 153 MB,

If I can compress it any Ill host it, I only have 12 mins left of downloading it, Ill compress it and upload it, although my bandwitdh probally sucks it will be better than fileplanet waiting. LMK if you want it I suppose. I can only let like 3 people download it or I will reach my bandwitdh limit for this month.

 

[edmicman]

anyone able to host it yet? if not, only 180+ minutes to go!

 

[jcovercash]

Originally posted by: edmicman
anyone able to host it yet? if not, only 180+ minutes to go!

I can, Ill let you know when its done downloading and when I have it uploaded, it has 1 min left to download

 

[SunnyD]

I'm downloading it from fileplanet now. Unfortunately on my DSL, I can't adequately host it.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: edmicman
anyone able to host it yet? if not, only 180+ minutes to go!

You have to DL it from File Planet. There is a "key code" you get when you download it. Even if someone hosts it you couldn't play it.

 

[edmicman]

cool, once i get it i could probably host it for a bit too.....edu connection, so i can have some slots on it heh

 

[jcovercash]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones

Originally posted by: edmicman
anyone able to host it yet? if not, only 180+ minutes to go!

You have to DL it from File Planet. There is a "key code" you get when you download it. Even if someone hosts it you couldn't play it.

Doh I didnt realize that.

 

[jcovercash]

nvm

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: AMDman12GHz
I think the key is just created for you when you visit this page Does it work for anyone else?

If it creates you a key lmk and ill host the file

HELL YES

Dood it workz!



Wow nice. Didn't think you could do it like that.

File Front had the game last night but I didn't have a key

So you can check File Front to download it.

Too bad I gotta go to work now

 

[edmicman]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones

Originally posted by: edmicman
anyone able to host it yet? if not, only 180+ minutes to go!

You have to DL it from File Planet. There is a "key code" you get when you download it. Even if someone hosts it you couldn't play it.

hmmm nuts would sharing the keycode work?

 

[neomits]

rumor has it that its going to go public on Monday

 

[jcovercash]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones

Originally posted by: AMDman12GHz
I think the key is just created for you when you visit this page Does it work for anyone else?

If it creates you a key lmk and ill host the file

HELL YES

Dood it workz!



Wow nice. Didn't think you could do it like that.

File Front had the game last night but I didn't have a key

So you can check File Front to download it.

Too bad I gotta go to work now

Actually im not sure if it will work :-/

The games nothing great imo, the speech is lame, and sounds are too, mediocore gameplay, the rpg part of it sucks. Its really lame lol