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Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

"Wing Commander 4 is one of the greatest space sims of all time, and some even consider it the greatest one of all."

Origin Systems·Electronic Arts· February 12, 1996· Main Game
62
Critic Score
2 reviews
75
User Score
24 ratings

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.

Released 12 February 1996 for DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Mac by Origin Systems, published by Electronic Arts. Rated 12 by USK, M by ESRB.

Story

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.

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DOS
Standard
NA
Feb 12, 1996
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Standard
NA
Feb 12, 1996
Mac
Standard
NA
Feb 12, 1996
DOS
Standard
EU
Dec 31, 1996
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Standard
EU
Dec 31, 1996
Mac
Standard
EU
Dec 31, 1996
Critic Score
62 /100
Mixed or Average
Based on 2 professional reviews
Aggregated from professional game critics and publications.
User Score
75 /100
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 ratings
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
Critics
62
Users
75
Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
75–89
Generally Favorable
Users
50–74
Mixed or Average
Critics
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike