Star Quest 1 in the 27th century
| Star Quest 1 in the 27th century | |
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| Developer(s) | Virtual Adventures |
| Publisher(s) | Virtual Adventures |
| Platform(s) | DOS |
| Release | 5 November 1995[1] |
| Genre(s) | Space flight simulator |
Star Quest 1 in the 27th century is a 3D space combat and flight simulator video game for DOS developed by Virtual Adventures Inc. in 1995.[1]
Gameplay
[edit]The player takes the role of a volunteer pilot and completes various missions which include direct fighting, protecting ally ships and surface structures, commanding wingman attack formations, and participating in friendly space races against other pilots. As the player completes more missions, ship upgrades (like better engines and weapons) become available, and new missions are unlocked.[2][3]
Development
[edit]The game was developed by Virtual Adventures Inc., a Canadian developer.[4] It was founded in November 1994, headquartered in Quebec, Canada with a vision to build itself as an independent video games developer company since its establishment and to be popular to the game lovers.[5][6]
A sequel, to be titled Star Quest 2: United Galaxies, was being developed, and planned to feature 3D real-time strategic multiplayer action.[7] A Kickstarter campaign was launched to fund the development of the sequel, but was unsuccessful in reaching its goal. Only $1,167 out of $22,448 was pledged to the Kickstarter, leading to the end of the sequel's campaign on December 26, 2013. [8] As of 2024, the sequel is still under development and news of its progress is posted on the developer web page.[9]
Reception
[edit]The game received generally favorable reviews from contemporary publications. PC Answers rated the game 73%, criticizing the lack of innovation and its "horrendous techno music", but nonetheless saying it is "an enjoyable shooter with a good variety of missions".[10] Atout Micro, a Quebec-based publication, reviewed the game and concluded it was "a nice local product".[11]
Star Quest 1 was included on PC Games's August 1996 demo CD.[12] The game was consistently ranked amongst the "Top 40 Most Popular Games in the World" throughout 1996, as published by PC Games Chart.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Star Quest I in the 27th Century in Mobygames".
- ^ "Star Quest I in the 27th Century". Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Star Quest in the 27th Century: Highlights". Archived from the original on January 9, 1998.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Complete profile - Virtual Adventures Inc".
- ^ "The Open Database Of The Corporate World- VIRTUAL ADVENTURES INC".
- ^ "The Primary Profile- VIRTUAL ADVENTURES INC".
- ^ "Star Quest 2: United Galaxies". Virtual Adventures Inc. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Kickstarter campaign for Star Quest 2: United Galaxies".
- ^ "Star Quest 2: United Galaxies". Virtual Adventures Inc.
- ^ "Star Quest 1". PC Answers: 72. May 1996.
- ^ Boutin, André. "Dans l'univers du 27e siècle". Atout Micro (in French). 9: 31.
- ^ "The CD". PC Games: 9. August 1996.
- ^ "Most Popular Games in the World - Download Top 40". PC Games Chart. 1996.