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Oct-10-96 REVIEW: The 3 stars given below
indicates that Star Trek A Final Unity is an older game.
The gameplay, however, is deserving of four, even five
stars as it is both mentally absorbing and downright fun.
Unity's main appeal is to the role-playing buff who also
like STAR TREK. It also appeals to the fan who prefers
space travel and exploration over dungeon tramping or
treasure hunting. The thing is, most role-playing games
are of the fantasy/medieval flavor, known as a Dungeons
& Dragons, and devoid of space travel. There are
exceptions of course but few are worthwhile. As a whole
the Dungeons & Dragons videogame-appeal is slightly
weaker than its boardgame counterpart. As a result
D&D type computer games have diminished in
popularity. But now there's A Final Unity... Continued
below...
Star Trek The Next Generation: A Final Unity This game escapes the D&D stigma because of its
successful combination of depth, variety and familiarity.
You already know most of the characters so can readily
empathise with them. This differs from a D&D
substitute where your character is someone you've just
created. There isn't much remorse if Sputnik: The Dungeon
Dude gets killed by some dragon (who's also a stranger).
For Unity, however, you care about your team. You react
to Klingnons, Romulans, and unknown races the way you
been doing for years already. Voices from the actors,
including the ship's computer and very cool
character-true performances from Data, Troi, and Crusher
are dead on. For example, Data talks exactly like Data in
voice, tone, and word choice. Deanna is just as tentative
in Unity as she is in the show: having good advice yet
relaxed about it. Worf, on the other hand... well you
know... he's straight-forward. Star Trek: A Final Unity
builds a
fun atomosphere mostly because there's always a sense of
mystery hanging about. It doesn't just drag on and on, it
comes to an end. And it doesn't stall either, it
progresses. And it isn't repeditive. I loved playing it
and would say it's the gamer's game as well as one for
younger players 10-15 (including girls) if they enjoy the
occassional mystery. You should give this one a go and not
be foolded by its age. Instead take advantage of the
price. A bargain without penalty. "Make It So!" (But don't ask PC Gamer or
PC Format to join you, they weren't impressed. Perhaps
not a surprise since both share the same publisher.) If You Own This Game Email Your Review Here! YOU MUST INCLUDE: The Game Name, Your Name, Your Email Address! Tomorrow, your words: "could be right here." |
Star Trek The Next Generation: A Final Unity 50% PC Format September 1995
74% PC Gamer USA September 1995 "The familiar faces, familiar voices -- even familiar sound effects -- ought to please any Trek fan. The adventure game elements are a little too familiar, and at themes this game is slow going. If you loved the Next Generation, you want A Final Unity -- just don't expect anything extraordinary"
94% PC Zone June 1995 "Yes,
it may have a ridiculously long title, but this is,
without a doubt, the best game to bear the STAR TREK name
so far." |
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