Firing Squad
firingsquad.com
Review by Jakub Wojnarowicz, 93%. "Allegiance could possibly spawn an entire new genre. ... For the casual gamer, Allegiance finally gives you a space shooter that's fun to play in multiplayer."
Neoseeker
neoseeker.com
Review by Justin Bracken, 80%. "If you can overcome the initial frustration in grasping the ins and outs of Allegiance, you'll be rewarded with a game that's compelling, exciting, and a lot of fun to play."
PlanetAllegiance
planetallegiance.com
Strategy guides, resources, features, files, and forums.
Dreadnaught's Independence War
geocities.com
Features ship guides, downloads including missions, demonstration versions, and development kits, manual, technical and gameplay FAQs, fan fiction, reviews, and development history.
TerminusPoint
terminuspoint.com
Community supported Terminus server and information. Offers news, mods development, and multiplayer events.
Glide Underground
glideunderground.com
Review by Paul Scherbak, 4.5/5. "This game, while offering no single player except for a limited (but helpful) tutorial, leaves some memorable moments."
VenCain's Allegiance Utilites
home.swbell.net
Features downloads and documentation for the now-required SOVLogin, the ever-popular SovLog, and SovRoute.
Games First
gamesfirst.com
Review by Aaron Stanton, 3/5. "The lack of adjustability simply means that the game will have limited replay value, but the campaign missions are well built, nicely crafted, and make it a worthy game."
Lux WhoreMongering Sluts [LWMS]
angelfire.com
GigaCorp squadron. Contains roster information, message boards and links.
Game Over
game-over.net
Review by Lee Donowitz, 85%. "That's what really separates Allegiance from your average space combat title, each and every ship you come across is piloted by another human player."
Game Vortex
gamevortex.com
Review by Phil Bordelon, 8.5/10. "You'll find yourself entertained as you play, embroiled in an interesting plot and exploring the known solar system."
3D Realms: Terminal Velocity
3drealms.com
Official site, with background, features, screen shots, downloads, including shareware version and modifications, and technical support.
GameWinners
gamewinners.com
Contains cheat codes, hints, combat strategies, areas of interest, and mission notes.
GameZone
gamezone.com
Review by Rgerbino, 85%. "Overall a solid visually striking title with an involving storyline and a whole lotta game to battle through."
IGN: Developer Journal: Allegiance
pc.ign.com
By Joel "Solap" Dehlin. Contains comments on development process, concept, and team background.
The Electric Playground
elecplay.com
PC review by Neil Harris, 75%. "Starlancers presentation and user interface are pretty close to perfection, but the AI of your opponents will have you thinking you're an ace pilot, even when you're not."
Neoseeker
neoseeker.com
Contains technical, gameplay, and general discussion.
The Allegiance Gateway
alleg.net
Contains Allegiance Authentication System, auto-update troubleshooting guide, and tool downloads.
The Gamers' Press
gamerspress.com
Review by zorach, 7/10. "This would be scored quite a bit higher if it weren't for the incredible frustration. I spent probably more than half of my playtime on ten percent of the missions."
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Review by Johnny B, B. "If you've got the money for the indefensible monthly charge, and if you have a passion for propaganda, then propel yourself to the place of purchasing and purchase this product."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Hugo Foster, 69%. "Terminal Velocity is the proverbial quick fix. You'll never spend twenty hours straight playing, but you will never be disappointed when you're looking for a few minutes of high-speed excitement."
The Adrenaline Vault: Terminus
avault.com
Contains interview with Karthik Bala covering concept, gameplay, flight model, and publishing, preview by David Laprad, ship profiles, and screen shots.
Official Freelancer Site
microsoft.com
Microsoft Games Studios presents Freelancer
Gamezilla
gamezilla.com
Review by Rob Cummings, 91%. "It may take some time to master and feel comfortable with the controls and movement, but the combination of genres ... makes it worth the effort."
Absolute Playstation
absolute-playstation.com
Review by Martin, 88%. "With the inclusion of a two player Link-up mode that contains both Cooperative and Deathmatch modes Blast Radius could be one of those games that makes two people happy, rather than the customary one."
IGN
pc.ign.com
Review by Tal Blevins, 8/10. "Independence War is hard. I can't stress this enough, people. You're only going to get out of this game what you put into it."
EOA Players Consortium
eoa.seriouszone.com
Offers modifications and editing utilities, including Software Development Kit, Freelancer Explorer, and Ini Analyzer.
Infogrames
ina-community.com
Official United States forum, with FAQ, technical, gameplay, and general discussion.
IGN
dreamcast.ign.com
Dreamcast review by Stephen Butts, 88%. "Ultimately, Starlancer is just a port but it's a damn fine port."
Firing Squad
firingsquad.com
Review by Jakub Wojnarowicz, 85%. "Starlancer is a tour-de-force in action. If you want fun, guns and blowing stuff into the sun, this is your game."
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Review by Johnny B. "If you already have the first release, the included extra Defiance campaign, played from the side of the rebels, is probably not worth the cover price."
Cormorant's Place
geocities.com
Features vessel and mission database, and custom ships and missions.
Buda 5
mods.firstones.com
Modification and campaign for Independence War and Edge of Chaos, which sets the game in the Babylon 5 universe. Contains FAQs, missions, models, and downloads.
Science Fiction Weekly
scifi.com
Review by Craig E. Engler, B+. "You're not just a fighter pilot, you're the whole bridge crew."
Terminus
vvisions.com
Official developer site offers overview, downloads, and support.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review, news, cheat codes, and screen shots.
Make It Simple
makeitsimple.com
Review by Rob Garret, 87%. "Hopefully, players who aren't normally drawn to space-sims or real-time strategy will give the game a chance. They won't regret it."
Freelancer Fans
freelancerfans.freesite.org
Contains artwork, humor, and pilot portraits, with Gman Clan profile and joining information.
Star Raiders Tribute Page
sonic.net
Includes game features, developer, screen shots, audio samples, movie clips, manual, and articles.
Hard Light Productions
dynamic.gamespy.com
Includes gameplay and technical discussions.
Your Sinclair
ysrnry.co.uk
Star Raiders II review by Tony Lee, 8/10. "It's a good game, all in all, but limited - there's not a lot of variety, so anyone other than shoot 'em up freaks may get bored."
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Interview with Michael Powell and Steve Robertson by David Laprad. Discusses game design, comparison to Independence War, interface, and space traffic generation.
Mac Game News
macgamenews.com
Review by Brice Unland, 8/10. "With an engrossing story, multiple endings, and a persistent universe it makes Terminus a one of a kind."
Gameplanet
gameplanet.co.nz
Review by snark, 5/5. "Just plain stunning and delivers on looks, action, plot, playability, and sheer size - it can feel like you're throwing yourself into an absolute ocean of a game."
SOVRoute Game Listings
home.swbell.net
When the lobby is down, contains a list of known game servers with current status, and instructions for joining a game.
World Village
worldvillage.com
Review by Derek F. Tarvin, 3/5. "Overall, Fury3 is a great space-oriented 3D shooter which, with a fairly 'beefy' machine, is sure to provide hours of blasting entertainment."
The Gamer Zone
gamerzone.com
Review by The Wizard, 5/5. "Independence War is one of the few games out there that is actually worth more than what you actually have to pay for it."
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Reviewed by John Breeden, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
Cheat Code Central
cheatcc.com
Includes cheat codes, command line cheats, and strategy guide covering piloting and missions.
The Centuri Republic
tcr.uklinux.net
Clan members, forum, and news.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Greg Kasavin, 71%. "I-War with knobs on."
Strategy Gaming Online
strategy-gaming.com
Review by Jeff Morris, 88%. "As an evolution of the recently conceived genre of multiplayer only games, it is a resounding success."
Interpol
zeldith0.tripod.com
Contains clan diplomacy database, background, and forum.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review by Jim Brumbaugh, 4.5/5. "There isn't much else you could ask for in a game of this type."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
PC review by Desslock, 77%. "While it's a shame that the developers did not fix all the weaknesses that were also found in prior games such as Privateer 2, StarLancer definitely matches, and in several ways improves on, the strengths of those games."
SealLancer
freewebs.com
Offers download of Warping Universe modification, which allows storyline locations to be visited.
Neoseeker
neoseeker.com
Review by Justin Bracken, 60%. "The final product is a conglomerate of ideas that were probably excellent when they first appeared on the design board, but were poorly integrated to the game."
FL DataStorm
101st.info
This tool generates a complete starmap of the Freelancer Universe. Also includes information on Stations, Prices, Groups.
Byte Magazine: Star Raiders Tutorial
videogames.org
Describes tactics, strategies, and hints.
Glide Underground
glideunderground.com
Review by Chris Kim, 4/5. "Rock solid game, which many should enjoy."
Game Winners
gamewinners.com
Lists cheat codes and command line cheats.
Lancers Reactor
lancersreactor.com
A fan-driven site with downloads, forums, news, and strategies.
Independence War II - Edge of Chaos Community
i-war2.com
Features news, walkthroughs, FAQs, bug list, modification downloads and creation tips, ship database and configurations, tips covering piloting, combat, and cargo, and fan fiction.
Wargamer
wargamer.com
Review by Peter von Kleinsmid, 5/5. "While it's far more realistic than most recent sci-fi games, it's still an artful compromise between authenticity and accessible fun."
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review by Emil Pagliarulo, 4.5/5. "If you're a veteran starship pilot, and can handle the learning curve, you'll find Independence War to be one of the best space combat sims ever made, in this galaxy or any other."
Gamespot UK
extra.gamespot.co.uk
Interview with Chris Roberts. Discusses concept and technology. "3,000 people in a persistent universe was my original goal ... To make it work the game has to be server-based and I'm just not interested in that Ultima Online model."
Game Stuff - Freelancer
geocities.com
FreeLancer related news and screenshots, discussion forum and polls.
The Electric Playground
elecplay.com
Review by Marc Saltzman, 8/10. "While they may not have addressed some of the beefs with the original I-War ... Independence War Deluxe Edition is a fantastic value-priced space sim for your beloved CD-ROM collection."
Terminus Ship Archive
chaosreigns.com
Includes custom ship files with specifications, and hull statistics comparison table.
Gameraiders
gameraiders.com
Review by Darth Binky, 85%. "Terminus can be a fun experience for those who are patient enough to give it a chance."
Action Vault
actionvault.ign.com
Interview with Roger Godfrey by Dan Sullivan. Discusses game universe, piloting, combat, and multiplayer.
IGN
pc.ign.com
Review by Stephen Butts, 82%. "If you've got the patience to become familiar with all the controls, and you're willing to work within the framework of a team, and you've got the chance to train and drill with a squad, then Allegiance can be very rewarding."
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review by Nick Stewart, 4.5/5. "Real-time strategy, intense space combat, intellectual battle tactics and cooperative teamwork are all elements that play major roles in the unfolding of this experience, but it's not this combination that's so surprising; it's that they're combined so well."
Game Raiders
gameraiders.com
Review by Darth Binky, 85%. "Overall, Independence War 2 is a cool looking, entertaining, and fairly realistic space sim."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Dreamcast review by Jeff Gerstmann, 71%. "The less than engaging storyline and the heavy focus on defensive missions holds the game back and keeps it from being as good as the classics that made the genre popular."
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Review by Monster, D+. "For the normal people who like varying missions and outstanding graphics and game play, run, don't walk, from Blast Radius. Just go buy another copy of Colony Wars."
The Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Review by Lee Cieniawa, 89%. "The long timeframes of learning to be a top-flight space pirating pilot will reward you in the end as you complete the storyline and prove a proficient adversary to all those who dare challenge you for online gaming superiority."
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review by Chris Harding, 3.5/5. "The grandiose design loses its power within its own scale, and the mediocre components that make up the overall offering aren't able to expand beyond their own inadequacies."
CheatExtreme
cheatextreme.com
Contains cheats for gaining ships, including Wraith, changing planet images, and accessing extra missions, and game shark codes.
Action Trip
actiontrip.com
Review by Dusan Katilovic, 81%. "The Edge of Chaos is a very demanding game, which will provide sufficient fun only to the most consistent players. It will take you quite some time and nerves to finish it."
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review by Josh Horowitz, 4/5. "While I found the learning curve a bit too steep, the controls somewhat cumbersome, and the save-game system annoying, overall Independence War 2 shines in many places and certainly deserves a look."
Future Games Network
fgn.com
Review by Adam Ireland, C+. "By spreading themselves too thin, and trying to combine too many elements into a single title, Microsoft has relegated what could have been a great game, into one replete with multiplayer mediocrity."
FiringSquad
firingsquad.com
Review by Tom Chick, 83%. "Freelancer could have been so much better with a little more work. But in the end, it serves its purpose." With screenshots and user reviews.
PC Gameworld
pcgameworld.com
Review by John Misak, 91%. "If this is the wave of the future for multiplayer games, I can't wait to see what's ahead."
GameFAQs
gamefaqs.com
Contains FAQs covering gameplay combat tips, cheat codes, bugs, coordinates, de-bug keys, file list, and notes on hex editing.
German Borg
german-borg.de
The homepage of the German Borg Squad.
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Review by Dustin Roberts, 86%. "Allegiance is a must-have for space combat sim fans - as long as they can overlook the lack of a single-player game."
pkk_GB's Allegiance Website
allegiance.allyourbasearebelongtous.de
Links, History and Music downloads
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Dreamcast review by Erik Archer, B+. "It may lack the depth that some of us have come to expect in a space-combat, but it still stands as a solid gaming experience."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Interview with Vitomir Jevremovic. Discusses development, inspiration, characters, stations, travel, and requirements.
About: Video Game Strategies
vgstrategies.about.com
Contains cheat codes, and hints including enemies, extra points, and reverse missile launchers.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Michael E. Ryan, 65%. "Terminus offers flawed but nonetheless decent space combat action ... but its glitches and general lack of polish considerably diminish its overall quality." Also contains patches and player reviews.
The Apogee FAQ: Terminal Velocity
rinkworks.com
Contains development history, notes on distribution, and patches.
Coming Soon Magazine
csoon.com
Review, 90%. "Terminal Velocity has it all to make you scream, with its excellent gameplay and its astonishing graphics."
Vault Network Boards
vnboards.ign.com
Still active message board for the Allegiance Community.
Macgamer's Ledge
macgamer.com
Review by Christian Franz, 4.5/5. "The graphics are great, the lighting effects even spectacular. The story is gripping - and even without the story line in free mode the game is still immensely gratifying."
Fury3 Gate
scn.org
Contains FAQ, requirements, cheats, and screen shots.
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Review by Jason C Carnevale, C-. "Terminal Velocity was an exceptional program and it is what the rest of us will be playing while others trade their paychecks for new silicon toys. Even if you already have the technology, Hellbender is still just a pretty, but mediocre sequel."
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Review by Doug Farmer, 75%. "With Terminus, Vicarious Visions has raised the bar of excellence within three simultaneous genres, but couldn't quite glue all the pieces together into a cohesive whole."
Kung Fu Gecko's Terminus
kfgecko.homestead.com
Features equipment and ship statistics chart, and map of jump paths and gates.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Hugo Foster, 75%. "If you just need a quick fix of high-speed flying and blasting, though, Fury3 is a great way to pass some time."
IGN
pc.ign.com
Review by Matt Hanyok, 8/10. "Aside from the fact that there are a lot of buttons to remember ... it's a good game."
Gamezilla
gamezilla.com
Review by Richard Law, 87%. "I played it multiplayer, and while it still doesn't crack the legendary ranks, it certainly moves up a notch from ordinary."
Ferrago
ferrago.com
Review by Sam Gibson, 75%. "This game feels shallow where it should be a rich, deep and varied pool in which the spacer in you can wallow for weeks."
Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Review by Tolen Dante, 8.8/10. "The game is fun, action-packed and polished to a fine sheen."
The Mercenary Navy
geocities.com
Contains clan profile, members, recruitment and fleet, player guides, databases of ships, equipment and wreckage, server rules, and forum.