Space simulation games are one of the oldest gaming sub-genres, and for good reason. Exploring the stars has long been a dream of mankind; from a galaxy far, far away to the final frontier, space has captured the imagination of millions. Evochron Mercenary is the latest in the line of open-ended space sims, one that allows the player to choose their own career, ranging from fighter pilot to trader or racer. You can scour the galaxy for resources to sell, establish trade routes and stations, or simply fight your way across entire sectors. Evochron Mercenary does a good job of putting the galaxy at your fingertips, but suffers from a few of the genre’s common flaws.
Jeff of Just Press Start writes:
"Starwraith 3D Games LLC’s Shawn Bower took some time recently to discuss the mega expansion for Evochron Mercenary. Players have access to a bevy of new features too numerous to list here, including my personal favorite, Terrain Walkers! Look here for all of the details. The game is available here, and on Steam for $24.99. I’ve already reviewed Evochron Mercenary, so you KNOW I’m a fan- I have my mech at long last!!!"
Starwraith 3D Games is an unusual studio for two key reasons; firstly that it’s an indie studio that has produced an entire series of shockingly detailed and good-looking space combat sims (which in turn have built up a small but very dedicated community), and secondly because it’s almost all the work of one man – Shawn Bower. Today, the latest in the growing space sim franchise was released; Arvoch Alliance, ambitiously billing itself as the definitive 3d space combat sim. Given the massive features list on the official site, it seems hard to argue.
