Wing Commander
Full voice acting, better artwork, but worse gameplayGenre: simulation - flight
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Year: 1994
System: Sega CD
Gameplay Score: 2
Gameplay Notes:
Gameplay is significantly worse than the SNES version. How is that possible given the added power of the mighty Sega CD?! Whatever the alcuase, the choppy movement and slowdown is cranked up to 11 here. A terrible control scheme adds to the frustration. Instead of R and L for your throttle you have to hold B and press up or down to accelerate. This is not easy during a dogfight. Despite the improved.conematocs, this is the weaker 16-bit version.
Level Design Score: 4
Level Design Notes:
I didn't see a lot of missions but each level receives a detailed mission briefings followed by conversations with other pilots and the bartender between missions. If memory serves there is lots of variety in the types of missions.
Theme Score: 5
Theme Notes:
I LOVE the story and setting in this sci-fi game. It's very cinematic, from the amazing cut scenes to the dialogue and interactions you have with your fellow pilots, commanding officers, and enemies. That's even more true on this CD version which has fun cinematic with voice acting. Permadeath is so sad when you lose a wingman. The highlight of the game, for sure.
Art Style Score: 4
Art Style Notes:
The gameplay view looks like it does in the the SNES version but the cinematics and inside the Claw artwork are all significantly upgraded.
Audio Score: 4
Audio Notes:
The music is a step back from the SNES version, despite being CD quality. But the voice acting is too notch stuff. Very impressive.
Overall Score: 61
Review ID: 12135
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