Space Sim First Look: Dark Horizon (June 28, 2008)

Bandit LOAF · 06-27-2008, 16:00

There's a new story-based space sim in town - Dark Horizon from Paradox Interactive. The game is inspired by the likes of Wing Commander - a connection that Paradox executive vice president, Fredrik Wester, made clear to GameZine: "Dark Horizon follows along the same lines of classics like Wing Commander and Freelancer, and it will be a great addition to our portfolio this year." So, how does it look?

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Original update published on June 28, 2008

Darkmage · 06-28-2008, 15:50

Looks pretty. I want joystick control, and fun physics not crappy physics like X2/X3 had which get in the way of fun. if they have that, I'll be extremely happy and will happily shell out cash.

06-28-2008, 21:34

I'll take any space sim if it gives new life to this dead genre.

06-29-2008, 03:33

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Originally Posted by Darkmage

Looks pretty. I want joystick control

You're getting it: the linked article mentions "a bunch of special features such as full ship customization, original weapon creation, joystick support"

Hurrah!

Frosty · 06-29-2008, 10:48

Is it even a big deal to support joysticks these days? I thought DirectX made it a checkbox feature that didn't require any thought.

Death · 06-29-2008, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

Is it even a big deal to support joysticks these days? I thought DirectX made it a checkbox feature that didn't require any thought.

It still qualifies as joystick, even under DX, so if the game isn't told to look for a joystick as an input device, it doesn't matter what's supported by DX.

Though, considering how few games outside of atmospheric flight sims use them any more, it's apparently a big enough deal to bother specifically mentioning it as a "special feature".

Zakhal · 07-21-2008, 20:58

Have to say this game did get me exited. If I never was a real paradox Im one now. Cant wait for more info.

Zakhal · 07-22-2008, 05:01

E3 Trailer and Screenshots:

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Trailer download:
http://www.fileplanet.com/189155/180...08-Trailer-(HD)
or stream
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fBgmVEjVz50

Screens:
http://www.gamestar.de/screenshots/...rk_horizon.html

06-27-2008, 16:00	#1
Bandit LOAF It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ashton, MD, USA Posts: 25,571	Space Sim First Look: Dark Horizon (June 28, 2008) There's a new story-based space sim in town - Dark Horizon from Paradox Interactive. The game is inspired by the likes of Wing Commander - a connection that Paradox executive vice president, Fredrik Wester, made clear to GameZine: "Dark Horizon follows along the same lines of classics like Wing Commander and Freelancer, and it will be a great addition to our portfolio this year." So, how does it look? -- Original update published on June 28, 2008

06-28-2008, 15:50	#2
Darkmage Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 772	pretty... Looks pretty. I want joystick control, and fun physics not crappy physics like X2/X3 had which get in the way of fun. if they have that, I'll be extremely happy and will happily shell out cash. __________________ Organiser and co founder of the Wing Commander Universe Project Http://wcuniverse.sourceforge.net

06-29-2008, 10:48	#5
Frosty a full fledged GF Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cooter, MO Posts: 2,042	Is it even a big deal to support joysticks these days? I thought DirectX made it a checkbox feature that didn't require any thought. __________________ Activate mass acceleration iron drivers and prepare to kill some pussy.

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06-28-2008, 21:34	#3
jamotto Guest Posts: n/a	I'll take any space sim if it gives new life to this dead genre.

07-21-2008, 20:58	#7
Zakhal Cadet Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Have to say this game did get me exited. If I never was a real paradox Im one now. Cant wait for more info.