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Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Critic score2 critics
First release
Feb 12, 1996
Engine
RealSpace
Genres
Simulator · Science fiction

Wing Commander 4 is one of the greatest space sims of all time, and some even consider it the greatest one of all. It is one of those games that did everything right. This is one of the few games that actually successfully manages to integrate a lot of FMV into the action, mostly because it uses trained film actors and directors. The combat is straightforward, fluid, and entertaining. The characters are as believable and memorable as they come. The orchestrated music -- just perfect. Finally, its enthralling story is both deep and plausible -- a combination that is often lost in modern games. There is simply no reason not to play this game and, once you do start playing, you will find it hard to think of a reason why you should stop.

Also known as Wing Commander 4: The Price of Freedom, WC4 , Wing Commander IV: Mekhir ha-Khofesh, Wing Commander IV: O Preço da Liberdade
… See more, Wing Commander IV: מחיר החופש, 银河飞将4:自由的代价

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Storyline
The year is 2673, four years after the Treaty of Torgo and the end of the Kilrathi War. As hostilities died out, more trivial concerns like rebuilding what was lost or dealing with space piracy, became the biggest concerns of the Terran Confederation. Even Christopher "Maverick" Blair, the famous Confed pilot responsible for ending the war, settled down and became a farmer. In these times of peace, humans grew fat and complacent. All good things must end, though. Soon enough, heinous incidents erupted on the outskirts of the Confederation, and humanity was forced to the brink of civil war. Confed HQ needed the best and decided to recall Colonel Blair to active duty. This is where you come in.Read more

The year is 2673, four years after the Treaty of Torgo and the end of the Kilrathi War. As hostilities died out, more trivial concerns like rebuilding what was lost or dealing with space piracy, became the biggest concerns of the Terran Confederation. Even Christopher "Maverick" Blair, the famous Confed pilot responsible for ending the war, settled down and became a farmer. In these times of peace, humans grew fat and complacent. All good things must end, though. Soon enough, heinous incidents erupted on the outskirts of the Confederation, and humanity was forced to the brink of civil war. Confed HQ needed the best and decided to recall Colonel Blair to active duty. This is where you come in.

Release dates
DOS
Feb 12, 1996
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 12, 1996
Mac
Feb 12, 1996
All 6 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
1996
Mac
1996
DOS
1996
Age ratings
USK 12ESRB M
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
space simulation, space combat, flight simulator, murder, death
… All 27, spaceship, flight, space battle, war, multiple endings, dialogue trees, sequel, pilot, explosion, human, mission briefing, full motion video, ea app, profanity, moral decisions, branching storyline, betrayal, changing sides, live-action cutscene, dynamic soundtrack, not-so-bad guys, planet

At a Glance

Critic Score
63