Space flight/combat/trading simulations have increased in complexity since Origin's Privateer. Freelancer raised the bar a bit, X3: Reunion raised it a lot more, and now DarkStar One continues the tradition, if only laterally. DarkStar can be compared most closely with X3 in terms of gameplay and graphics, but while X3 has a steep learning curve, DarkStar lets you jump into action with a minimum of hassle. The ship controls are realistic, the graphics are crisp and the missions are interesting. If you're a fan of this genre you'll surely enjoy this game.
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