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Sentinel Worlds

I remember playing this game back on my C=64. It was one of the few space RPGs I found. I still feel it has some concepts that are ideal and advanced for their time, and if worked into modern RPGs would be fantastic. I particularly lik the ability to hack the ships programs to improve your ship, and the ability to target specific components of enemy vessels. The graphics were very simplistic, even for their time, and the monotonous music did not do the game service. Still, it had a lot of playability and replayability in my opinion. I can still enjoy this game today for the starship blasting fun, as long as I turn off the sound and turn on winamp in the background. Playing it in a Dos Emulator is actually even more enjoyable, as I do not have to keep switching disks and waiting for load times. I do wish that there were more portraits to choose from when creating your own character. If you like classic RPGs such as Wasteland and The Bards Tale, give this one a look. 5

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One of my most favorite sci-fi RPGs ever, Sentinel Worlds is one of the very best "hard" sci-fi games ever made, despite disappointing sales figures. Your task as is to command a crew of 5 Federation officers as they embark on an epic quest to combat raiders that are plaguing the Caldorre System in the far-future year of 2995, learn where the raiders' base is, and terminate the problem once and for all.There are many bold innovations that set Sentinel Worlds apart from other RPGs. For one thing, the game is very non linear: you can ignore the central plot (i.e. solving the raiders mystery) for as long as you want-- there are many random dogfights with raiders ships you will encounter in space, each of which require manual dexterity as well as strategic planning (e.g. you can coordinate attacks with other Federation Interceptors in range). Engaging in these action-based fights is a lot of fun, and is a good way to boost your crew members' combat-oriented skills. You can also make a living by harvesting valuable minerals on a planet's surface, and selling them at planets where demand is high. Earned income can be used in various ways, from buying better equipment for your ship, as we ...(more) ll as more powerful weapons and gadgets for your crew members.Once you decide to get knee-deep in the game's plot, you will find a complex, well-written story that involves many subquests (some of which are optional), plot branches, and colorful characters. The conversation system is particularly notable: when you converse with another character, you must often select a response from a number of multiple choices. Each response you choose will affect that character's attitude and future response towards you, and the "optimal" response is not always obvious. This makes the game frustrating at times when you have to resort to an earlier save game if you have selected a conversation choice earlier that prevents you from finishing the game. Worse still, the game only allows 2 save game slots, which makes manual backup almost unavoidable (I remember backing up my saved games to about a few dozen files, just in case). Despite this flaw, Sentinel Worlds is so well-written, gripping, and *teeming* with characters going about their business in real time, that you'll gleefully forgive the game and plunge headlong into its many intricacies. The game's well-written plot will appeal to adventure gamers who don't normally play RPGs, while RPGers will find much to like about its skill-based character development and a myriad of high-tech items to use. Don't miss this one folks, and be sure to try the sequel Hard Nova which is even better :)

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