/vr/ - Retro Games

>>10187450
Flatshading is Patrician

https://youtu.be/HbegNmKRZUM?si=-pviWKS4gSslgUjY

i'm looking for a comfy space sim that runs on a potato like Elite 2, except i can also get out of my ship and run around and do shit. does this exist or am i asking for too much

Frontier (E2) looks gorgeous, too bad I could never get into it. Loved Elite, but Frontier was too much of a sim to me.

>>3061993
Have you tried Elite 2?
It has a realistic size galaxy. As in, the stars planets and whatnot and the distances between them are 1:1 scale. They move around realistically too, so day night seasons etc... some planets have space ports/stations on/around them, you can land on planets or dock in space stations, you can trade, be a pirate, be a cop, etc...

Here's a video of the intro, which basically shows off the engine a bit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbegNmKRZUM

Actually, there are some modern game attempts at Elite 2 type games which are probably also worth checking out.
A remake is being made by basically one guy, called Pioneer Space Sim, which is also worth a try.

There's also some weird little indie games that draw heavily from the Elite series. Like Noctis IV which is just about exploring a procedurally generated galaxy, you can also take a walk planetside.

So, out of all the sequels/patches/remasters what is the definitive Elite experience?

I'm in the mood for a real space sim (Elite is pretty much the only good series imo). I've played a few, but I want to know your opinion on which is the best version to play in the long run.

>>1268060
The sequels in particular are insane at this
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