![]() They are absolutely immense, putting the capital ships in Freespace to shame - they look like toys in comparison. What really impresses us about Freespace 2 is the size and detail of the capital ships. ![]() On the more explosive side of things, Freespace 2 will include a few new missile and bomb types, including an Inferno bomb which explodes into hundreds of flaming projectiles, causing massive damage over a wide radius, and a TAG missile which, if it makes contact with the intended target, "paints" the enemy ship to make it easier to hit with friendly fire.īut enough about the tiny vessels, already. Jim told us that the development team was still in the process of designing the weapons, so nothing is set in stone yet, but we did learn that, while Freespace 2 will include the standard energy weapons and particle accelerators we've all come to expect from space shooters, the team at Volition is looking to add a few new variants like shield sapping beams and small flak cannons for fighters which will have a larger area of effect than beam weapons. And since you're a pilot in the GTVA, you'll have the opportunity to take command of Terran-made ships as well as a few Vasudan models.īefore you go into the depths of space facing off against the Shivans, you'll want to load up your ship with a well-rounded compliment of weapons. In addition to new bombers (like the Artemis and Boanerges), gamers can also expect to see a few new fighters (like the Loki recon fighter and Boba heavy assault fighter) as well as the all new Perseus stealth fighter which will cloak you from enemy sensor detection. Of course, there's going to be a whole slew of new ships at your disposal as well. ![]() You take the role of a Terran pilot in the Galactic Terran Vasudan Alliance (GTVA), going up against the more technically advanced Shivans beside some of the best pilots the Terrans and Vasudans have to offer.įreespace veterans can expect to see some familiar ships returning to the series, especially some of the heavily armed and armored bombers such as the Medusa, Ursa and the Zeus. Just when everything was on the up-and-up between the Terrans and Vasudans, the Shivans return to stir things up a bit. ![]() It's set thirty-two years after the end of the Great War. Like its predecessor, Freespace 2 focuses on fast, intense dogfighting in the depths of space. ![]()
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