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Wing Commander: Privateer

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Wing Commander: Privateer

Sep 22, 1993

Main game

4.33 average rating based on 42 ratings

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About: 2669, Gemini Sector, Troy System. The Terran frontier between the Kilrathi Empire and the unknown. Privateer takes you to the seamy side of the Wing Commander universe. In the far reaches of space, you live by no man's rules but your own. The fringes are populated by a volatile mix of pirates, miners, mercs cutthroats, and Kilrathi, all struggling to make a life for themselves. In this open-ended game you can choose from many paths. You start with a rusted scout ship and a handful of credits in your pocket It isn't much, but the universe is there for … More
About: 2669, Gemini Sector, Troy System. The Terran frontier between the Kilrathi Empire and the unknown. Privateer takes you to the seamy side of the Wing Commander universe. In the far reaches of space, you live by no man's rules but your own. The fringes are populated by a volatile mix of pirates, miners, mercs cutthroats, and Kilrathi, all struggling to make a life for themselves. In this open-ended game you can choose from many paths. You start with a rusted scout ship and a handful of credits in your pocket It isn't much, but the universe is there for you to explore in search for profitable opportunities. Become a patient, law-abiding merchant, a smuggler far away from the normal space lanes, a pirate preying on the weak, or a professional mercenary hunting down criminal scum. Or just do whatever suits you at the time. At the end of the day, it's all about money and survival. Mostly money. Are you determined enough to forge your own destiny? Less
Release Dates
Sep 22, 1993 (Worldwide)
DOS
Jun 02, 2011 (Worldwide)
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 18, 2012 (Worldwide)
Mac
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User Stats
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How Long Is Wing Commander: Privateer?
100% completion: 50.0 hours
Total completions: 1
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Elrood
Elrood gave Aug 23, 2024
Elrood gave Aug 23, 2024
Great Early 90s Space Sim
This review is for the PC (Microsoft Windows) version

I played this game quite a bit back in the 90s but I don’t believe I ever beat it. This time was different. I really love this game. The visuals, sound, music, voice acting, large map to explore, customizable spaceships… they all appeal to me. I played through the storyline but also spent a fair amount of time engaging with regular missions in order to earn credits with which to upgrade my ship or buy a new ship entirely.

After moving on from the starter ship Taurus into the Orion, I eventually upgraded to the Centurion. (I regret not at least trying the Galaxy ship.) At that point it didn’t take long to be able to afford every last upgrade available, at which point my ship was “finished.” When the later missions started to become quite difficult indeed (damn asteroids), there was nothing more I could do to improve my chances other than get good.

I had a great time replaying this game and am looking forward to continuing in the expansion, Righteous Fire.