Shayon's EVO Site
andrew.cmu.edu
Much information on Escape Velocity: Override, including free ships for download.
Video Game Strategies
vgstrategies.about.com
Contains mission walkthrough, with mission paths and gameplay tips.
Science Fiction Weekly
scifi.com
Review by Jesse Decker. "Red Sun doesn't break much new ground, but you should never miss an opportunity to zip around in space wasting bad guys."
GameFAQs
gamefaqs.com
FAQs covering ranks, ships, weapons, characters, plot, controls, tactics, modifications, and mission walkthroughs.
A Battlecruiser Named Desire
geocities.com
Humorous fan fiction by Pat Lundrigan.
Flame War Follies
werewolves.org
Compendium of information by Bill Huffman. Contains introduction, history, archives including lists of posts covering specific events and allegations, and fictional images and animations.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Scott Osborne, 7/10. "The gorgeous graphics are quite a sight, and the gameplay gives you a fairly enjoyable 'Top Gun meets Star Wars' experience that straddles realism and arcade-style gameplay, while emphasizing the latter. In aiming to meld the two, it doesn't quite get either right, and substance takes a backseat to style."
Official Battlecruiser Webring
ringsurf.com
Lists fan sites.
The BC3K Summit
geocities.com
Contains photographs from a meeting of flame war participants.
The Star Control Saga
classicgaming.com
Contains background information on the series characters, original fan artwork and ideas for a role playing game.
GCV Andromeda
angelfire.com
Describes commander, ship, and support craft.
GameRaiders
gameraiders.com
Review by Twogunsshy, 74%. "Despite the great graphics and decent story line, Bethesda Software still has a ways to go in finalizing their product. The lack of a dedicated online game server tends to take away from its multiplayer feature."
Wraith Fleet
home.cfl.rr.com
Contains charter, roster, star station tour, personnel, and operations center. Requires Flash.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Scott Osborne, 6/10. "It's a game that reaches for the stars, gets well underway, and yet in the end only makes it as far as the moon."
Loonygames: Serious Brass Ones
loonygames.com
Interview with Derek Smart by Jason Bergman. Discusses development, influences, publishers, release, book, and sequel.
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Review by Todd Hargosh, 4/5. "Aside from the difficulty I had with the control, the game is very intense."
The Electric Playground
elecplay.com
Review by Marc Saltzman, 9/10. "One of those rare computer games I'll keep on my hard drive long after I've submitted this review. But ... forget about picking up this two-disc set if you don't have patience and a solid flight stick."
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Review by Shawn Sanders, C. "Echelon is a disappointment. I expected your character to play a more integral role in the story. ... I expected better AI from a game that has been in development for this long."
The Catacomb
angelfire.com
Information, strategies, and animations.
Escape Velocity Nova
ev-nova.net
An unofficial Escape Velocity Nova website with news, discussion, download links, guides and features, development tools, and community file trading.
Resurrected Unofficial Star Control II Pages
classicgaming.com
Humorous guide to the Series. Includes fan fiction, quiz, cheats, patches and quotes from the game.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Gary Mollohan, 76%. "Despite its flaws, the game's head-turning graphics, diversity, and uncommonly developed story propel Colony Wars: Vengeance light years ahead of the average space shooter."
Prime Fleet
primefleet.com
Features patrol sector maps, news, organization structure, and roster. Requires Flash.
Game Tour
gametour.com
Review by Greg Wilcox. "Colony Wars III - Red Sun is a great finish to a great series on the current Playstation, and I can't wait to see what new and exciting worlds Psygnosis has in store for us on the PS2."
EVula's Lair
evula.com
Free ships, outfits and information on Escape Velocity.
Escape Velocity
ambrosiasw.com
The official Escape Velocity site, from Ambrosia Software. Includes downloads, screenshots, and ordering information.
Star Control Writers Collective
classicgaming.com
Collective of writers and their of fan-fiction.
GameFAQs
gamefaqs.com
FAQ covering controls, display, weapons, training and Act 1 mission walkthroughs, and cheat codes.
Loonygames: Guest Editorial
loonygames.com
History of Battlecruiser 3000 AD by Derek Smart, covering inspiration, publishers, the role of Take Two, game engine, reaction to seeing the game for sale, legal action, blame, and future plans.
Saber Studios
saberstudios.evula.net
Offers original graphics and fine art and provides plugins for the Ambrosia Software EV gaming series.
Power Cow's BC3000AD
cowzilla.com
Features game overview, history, tips and walkthroughs covering missions, upgrading, trading, combat, and secret system, downloads including BC Money, Insurgency, hex editing guide, and glossary.
Science Fiction Weekly
scifi.com
Review by Brooks Peck. "All in all this should be a fantastic game. But it falls apart because it's simply too frustrating."
Cheat Code Central
cheatcc.com
Contains cheats to allow access to missions, ships, weapons, and equipment, Game Shark codes, and strategy guide covering missions, ships, weapons, and rankings.
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 7.2/10 Tim Soete. "Gamers who were fans of the Wing Commander series on the PC may be disappointed that Colony Wars tends to feel more like an arcade game than an epic, engaging adventure." Reader Reviews
Game Club Central
gameclubcentral.com
Review by David Washington, 3.5/5. "If there was ever a game that has potential to become great, then Echelon is that game. But in its current state, it is not yet ready to go up against the big boys in the industry."
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Review by Craig Wessel, 70%. "This game's ambitious scope and scale overcome some of its technical issues."
Bethesda Softworks: Echelon
echelon.bethsoft.com
Official site of English publisher, with gameplay features, story, and factions, news, forum, and downloads.
Science Fiction Weekly
scifi.com
Review by Craig E. Engler. "One of the hottest titles to hit the PlayStation in 1997."
Cheat Code Central
cheatcc.com
Lists cheats to allow level selection and inifinite weapons, and game shark codes.
The Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Review by Omni, 83%. "The environments look great, the action is fast, and most of the missions can be taken on the third or fourth try."
Game Industry News
gameindustry.com
Previewed by Jason Byrne. "To get this game into some kind of reasonable shape, expect them to take until at least Spring of 2001 before anything ships."
Precursors
medievalfuture.com
Star Control 2 inspired music including re-makes of the old songs as well as totally different versions and brand new songs.
Pugwash Scripting Follies
cmdrpugwash.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Contains guide to scripting, with sample scripts and tools, searchable database of locations, items and ship systems, and maps.
Game Club Central
gamegenie.com
Review by David Washington, 75%. "Battlecruiser: Millennium is off to a great start, but it has not yet reached its ultimate potential."
Play Escape Velocity or Be Somebody's Fool
emaculation.com
Details the use of Escape Velocity in Windows, via a Macintosh emulator. Also includes game strategy.
Escape Velocity Override
ambrosiasw.com
EV Override's official site. Included a forum, downloads, and information for aspiring pilots.
The Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Interview with Derek Smart by Omni. Discusses origins of Battlecruiser 3000AD, flamers, ego, design, games industry, developers as celebrities, and future projects. "I am Derek Smart - industry rebel - remember?"
PC Gameworld
pcgameworld.com
Gold Edition review by Zack Stromberg, 78%. "Although too difficult for the casual gamer, Battlecruiser Millennium: Gold Edition offers extremely open-ended gameplay in an astoundingly large universe for players looking for a deep, involving spaceflight simulation."
Star Control II Super Melee: Extended Reference
ledmeister.com
Describes controls, planets, ships, and projectiles.
Battlecruiser Online
3000ad.com
Official site, including news, game overview, downloads, screenshots, technical support information, and forums.
Echelon - Wind Warriors
arenaxtreme.de
Contains news, downloads of HUDs, missions, and patches, database including aircraft, guides to combat and missions, and FAQ.
The Junkyard
the-junkyard.net
Review by Ryan Matthews, 7/10. "If you're looking for a flight sim that has a pretty face, handles extraordinary and isn't your run of the mill space shooter, Echelon is your game."
Game Club Central
gameclubcentral.com
Review by David Washington, 3.5/5. "The depth and infinite replay value of this game makes this one of the must have sim games of 2001. Still, its mediocre graphics, overall average sound, and steep learning curve, and somewhat weak story may turn away all but the hardcore sim gamer."
Conwy Station
geocities.com
Contains ships and weapons for all Escape Velocity games. Also contains information and images from an upcoming plugin.
ActionTrip
actiontrip.com
Review by Branislav Babovic, 70%. "Echelon's main problem is that it appeared too early. It looks as though the programmers just rushed to wrap the game up, eliminating any possibility to get a good background story, and incorporating only the basic Multiplayer options."
The Spaceport Bar
yoshi.zzux.com
A webboard dedicated to Escape Velocity, its sequels, and general discussion.
Caernarvon Station
geocities.com
Free ships, outfits, weapons, and stellars for EV. Also information, plug-ins and a custom ships section.
Buka Entertainment: Echelon - Wind Warriors
buka.com
Official site, with features, requirements, and screen shots.
Echelon HQ
3dactionplanet.com
Includes news, interviews, mission editor, craft and equipment, strategy tips, FAQ, artwork, and forum.
GameZone
gamezone.com
Review by Michael Lafferty, 75%. "And if the visual elements are so strong as to draw you back again and again, in spite of the shortcomings, then this must be a decent program."
The Electric Playground
elecplay.com
Review by Jules Grant, 6/10. "Actual gameplay also fails to live up to the graphics. In short, Colony Wars Vengeance is pretty from far but far from pretty."
The Electric Playground
elecplay.com
Review by Adam Pavlacka, 9/10. "This is the definition of a quality space combat game."
Gamezilla
gamezilla.com
Review by Ben Piazza, 66%. "There is absolutely no progression of personal growth nor will the fundamental storyline leave you wanting more. If there was anything that saves it from the trash it would be its thrilling graphics that go beyond normal second rate flight simulations."
Maximum3D
maximum3d.com
Review by Scott, 4/5. "I found Echelon to be an extremely fun game, with its unique aircraft, excellent visuals, and the mind-blowing rush of low-altitude combat."
Science Fiction Weekly
scifi.com
Review by Eric T. Baker. "Echelon is an easy game to learn, but a hard one to master. ... The lack of control over your wingmen is very annoying in the later scenarios, and the flying really is much better with a joystick."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Frank Provo, 75%. "Unless you've become fatigued by the genre, Colony Wars: Red Sun offers a great deal of bang for one's buck."
G4techTV
g4techtv.com
Review by Andrew Bub, 4/5. "With Independence War 2 the space shooter is back and in a big way."
Gamers Today
gamerstoday.com
Review by Nate Heasly, 4/5. "Once you get the hang of the controls and get used to the slightly more realistic flight engine the game is plenty of fun to play."
IGN Guides
guides.ign.com
Contains general tips and system specific mission walkthrough.
IGN
pc.ign.com
Review by Steve Butts, 82%. "For those who have the patience for it, IW2 delivers a truly epic experience."
The Pages of Now and Forever
classicgaming.com
News, files, links, screenshots and information covering the Star Control series.
IGN.com
pc.ign.com
Review by Steve Butts, 72%. "You'll play it, you'll enjoy and, ultimately, put it aside for more traditional games that offer a lot more sparkle."
TimeWarp
classicgaming.com
Open source project to create an unofficial sequel to Star Control II.
Balor Fleet
members.aol.com
Includes aims, assets, location, and staff.
The Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Review by Omni, 7.3/10. "It's got its flaws and it's share of bugs, but being able to have free reign almost cancels them out."
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Contains cheats to allow power, weapons, mission selection, and instant kills, and Game Shark codes.
Free Star Control Project
fscp.mudry.hu
An open source clone of Star Control II for Linux.
Batalcruzer Disabled
3000bc.0catch.com
Parody of game's official site.
GameOver
game-over.net
Review by Rorschach, 75%. "BCM is the game that I would most want to be trapped on a deserted island with."
Universal Combat
universalcombatgame.com
Official site, with news, features, downloads, screenshots, and forum.
Game Club Central
gameclubcentral.com
Review by David Washington, 4/5. "Edge of Chaos has achieved what all sequels attempt to do: become better than the first."
The Ur-Quan Masters
sc2.sourceforge.net
Multi-platform port based on the now public-domain source-code of Star Control II.
Absolute Playstation
absolute-playstation.com
Review by Martin, 91%. "It also has an unprecedented depth of gameplay for a title in this genre and you'll play it for a very long time."
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
(v2.0) Review by Chris Harding, 3/5. "I believe BattleCruiser tries to do too much, and rather than excel at any one thing, merely offers multiple types of mediocrity."
3DActionPlanet
3dactionplanet.com
Review by William Harms, 70%. "There is some good fun to be found in Echelon, but it's hidden behind too many problems and unpolished gameplay."
SC3D
classicgaming.com
3D models of ships, rendered images and modeling information.
Firing Squad
firingsquad.com
Review by Jakub Wojnarowicz, 79%. "It is an entertaining and worthwhile game, especially for fans of the series or space sims in general. Its linear campaign sticks out, unfortunately, and makes it feel unfinished."
Famous Battles of the Ur-Quan Conflict
brinkster.com
Fan Fiction site including screenshots from the 1st Star Control game.
PC Gamer
pcgamer.com
Review by Gary Whitta, 80%. "Seasoned space pilots will be in heaven, but newbies will get smoked."
GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Review by Tim McConnaughy, 81%. "The game is very hit and miss at times, but all things considered, I enjoyed it."
IGN Guides
guides.ign.com
Covers tactics, mission walkthrough, and cheat codes.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Desslock, 89%. "Particle Systems has successfully created the type of game that fans of the genre have been waiting for years to play."
Coming Soon Magazine
csoon.com
Review by Andrew Phelan, 4.5/5. "Overall, Colony Wars is one of the best space action shooters to ever grace the face of gaming."
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Review by Colin, A. "Colony Wars has earned its place as one of the best Playstation games of all time."
Loonygames
loonygames.com
(v2.0) Review by Jason Bergman. "If you can master the game's interface (and again, it's no piece of cake to do) and you want in-depth gameplay, there's no better bargain than Battlecruiser 3000 AD."
Star Control X
luis.net
Star Control II Melee clone in written in Qbasic.
The Electric Playground
elecplay.com
Review by Victor Lucas, 95%. "This is a game that will speak loudly and clearly to everyone who ever dreamt of strapping themselves into an X-Wing Fighter and single-handedly taking on the Empire."
IGN
pc.ign.com
Review by Michael Perlo, 72%. "If you are, in fact, able to stomach the lack of atmosphere, master the interface and make your way through the lulls in gameplay there is plenty of gaming muscle here, assuming you have the imagination (and the patience) to explore the game's wide range of possibilities."
GameFAQs
gamefaqs.com
FAQ covering characters, controls, ships, weapons, tactics, and cheat codes.
Star Control for the Sega Genesis: Extended Reference
ledmeister.com
Covers controls, ships, weapons, worlds, facilities, and tactics.
Something Awful: Completely Libelous Review of Universal Combat
somethingawful.com
Humorous parody by Lowtax, score: -73/-50. Includes response by Derek Smart.
The Brunswickan
unb.ca
Review by Michael Edwards, 4.5/5. "There is so much focus on detail in Colony Wars: Vengeance that the difficulty seems to have been neglected - this is one of the toughest games around, and sometimes not in a good way."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Review by Brett Todd, 5.9/10. "This wildly ambitious simulation is torpedoed by an almost incomprehensible interface, the absence of a tutorial, numerous bugs, and many fit and finish issues, including dated production values."
The Gamers' Temple
gamerstemple.com
Review, 62%. "Those who love a lot of detail, and can look past the game's shortcomings, will probably appreciate its depth and be quite happy with it."
Derek Smart Fun Page
geocities.com
Contains Java based quiz, which can only be answered in a certain way.
Battlecruiser: The Jupiter Mission
geocities.com
Spoof shooter PC game inspired by Battlecruiser. Includes story, drones, download, screen shots, and development plans.
IGN
psx.ign.com
Review by Randy Nelson, 95%. "None of the space blasters I've played has made me feel as immersed as this ... Two very sore thumbs up."
The Adrenaline Vault: 3000AD Strikes Back
avault.com
Interview with Derek Smart by Kareem Harper. Discusses inspiration, design team, sequel evolution, learning curve, features, tactical modules, and fan factions and ideas.
Smarty Man Game Designer - Survivor
somethingawful.com
Comic strip parody based on some of the events surrounding the flame war.