Freelancer demo for Windows

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Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

An amazing contrast of epic scope and simple control, Freelancer does an excellent job of mixing elements of simulation, role-playing, arcade action, and nonlinear cinema. Outstanding 3D graphics and a theatrical soundtrack are just the appetizers. Most innovative is the game's mouse-only controls for space flight, which are far easier to learn than those found in most simulators. The point-and-click story elements of the game can get a bit repetitive, but the action-packed battles definitely liven things up. An excellent interface and ample hand-holding make it easy to bounce among the wildly different modes of gameplay. Although the demo only delivers one complete mission, the replay value is high. If you've ever been scared off by the complexity of simulation or strategy games, definitely give this one a try.

Freelancer demo for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: February 26, 2003

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

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Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, DirectX 9.0 drivers

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4.4/5

126 User Votes

freelancer is only the beginning
stiles242June 13, 2013
Pros
Swat-Portal has created many mods but 1 in particular is called Crossfire it picks up where freelancer left off doubling the size of the game 100's of new ships systems you name and they arte coming out with CF 2.0 with a modern game engine sits a freelancer mod none like you have ever seen, simply awesome
Cons
very addicting and may be too much fun for some
Summary
check it out if your a lancer your going thank me :)
this particular gamecatchmelike a fly on a spider's web
tiosingApril 1, 2009
Pros
i like this product because i can relate it to my kids and my pc games addict friends, you know at my age. whenever we discuss this game, we compare it with other role playing games we used to play. the controls are simple and easy to memorize.
Cons
well, if possible, in the existing sophisticated space fighter ships, may you please add some more space ships and also add more combination of accessories as we equip our ships.
Summary
in the scale of 1 to 10, i rate it as 9. i like this product because of its futuristic scenery. i have easy use of its controls and my fingers have "eyes" on the buttons. playing this game gives me a different plane of existence. even as i play for hours, i don't get tired. the only thing i dislike on this game is that, the copy of the software i am using have limited sophisticated available space ships, also when you combine turrets, i go nuts trying to figure out which is which, considering that once you buy an accessory, you sell it half the price!<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Apr 2, 2009<p/>compared to other rpg, i hope it will be played on-line like other rpg soft wares. i fantasize myself as one of the freelancer characters. after i played the first edition (first release) i am dying to play the rest of the episodes.
Great, but not perfect.
nosamnewoMarch 2, 2008
Pros
Huge. Immersive. Compelling.<p>Like most of the other reviewers, I downloaded the demo, was immediately hooked. (seriously it's worse than nicotine) then went to amazon and ordered the full version.<p>I found myself playing the demo over and over until the full version arrived.<p>The graphics are beautiful, the controls simple and intuitive.<p>The mouse and keyboard interface is different than most joystick based games i've played...but in all honesty...i prefer the mouse and keyboard method.<p>I've fine tuned the settings and controls on my gamepad (painstakingly mapping each button and directional input and resetting the games controls so that i could play with the gamepad) only to find myself going right back to the mouse and keyboard.<p>Even though the gamepad works just fine, targeting with a mouse is just so much easier.
Cons
The storyline, while compelling is a bit short...<p>I found myself directionless and the complete lack of any further storyline NPC interaction seems like it could have been handled. <p>All of the non-storyline missions are pretty much the same.<p> 1. go here.<p> 2. kill ships.<p> 3. repeat.<p>they could have had the storyline NPCs pop up from time to time even if only to give you the standard go here, kill that missions.<p>then again, i kind of like not having to complete any more missions if i don't want to. <p>The only cons i really find with this game are that the storyline was too short...but don't let that dissuade you from checking it out...<p>I beat the mission portion of the game at least a few times over now, and i've been exploring the rest of the universe.<p>it's been a few weeks now, and i still can't stop playing.<p>sorry for the disjointed text, i'm suffering freelancer withdrawals and i have to go play again.
Summary
My cousin LOVES this game, its tricky to get used to the controls though
martzcFebruary 24, 2008
Pros
Its a good game for space RPG lovers to play. <p>there is a patch somewhere, my cousin got it, a star wars, and a couple other game ships (star wars like Mellanim Falcon)
Cons
Summary
They copied Space Rangers but couldn't even do it properly.
Vasa SJanuary 10, 2008
Pros
Real-Time shooting and asteroid fields are good
Cons
They copied everything off space rangers. <p>The controls are awkward. <p>The missios could bebetter.
Summary
the bast game ever
imigenioJune 13, 2007
Pros
it gives you freedom to act and you must folow theargument i've got mi onw now
Cons
Summary
Dreams come true!
WaterWarrior39March 27, 2007
Pros
A space-based singleplayer/multiplayer RPG with strategic gameplay and an awesome first-person shooter interface! I've waited two years for something like this! Best futuristic spaceflight emulator ever! Two years and I've finally saw something that is just like the game I have always dreamed about playing. Can't wait to play the retail version. XD X] Oh yes, the storyline just totally blew me away. XD
Cons
-Do something with the scripting? <p>and <p>-More strategic hardpoint placement like in the game StarFury: Empires at War. Fighting strategically in 3D space is what I'm talking about. =D
Summary
f****ing awsome
mr.popoSeptember 22, 2006
Pros
-great game play <p> <p>-good control <p> <p>-love the missions
Cons
cant find the log off button
Summary
Easy, good graphics, host a server play with your friends.
PhorlaugSeptember 7, 2006
Pros
The single person story line is pretty good. <p>The graphics are pretty good. <p> <p>You can host your own server, the number of players depends on your PC and internet speed and connection. (PvP optional Nice!) <p> <p>Good economy system (jobs, vendors) <p>All aspects of your ship(s)can be upgraded. <p>100's of hosted servers to play on, with any where from 8 to 100 or more players on <p>a server. Sweet..If this was a MMORPG on a Microsoft hosted server I would of given this game 4.5 or 5 stars...
Cons
For best Internet play second PC should be used as the server 8(. <p>Recommendeded server specs: 3.0 dual processor, 2g RAM, <p>internet connection: ADSL, Cable, (T1 if your serious about it). Don't even think of hosting or playing on a 56k modem. <p> <p>No interaction with other players while docked in stations. <p>No patches, No added content. <p> <p>If this was a MMORPG, EVE, Vendetta, and Space Cowboy would be in trouble ! <p>A MMORPG Freelancer would be my Earth and Beyond replacement....
Summary
great demo
eric1963July 21, 2006
Pros
just enough to get you hooked
Cons
can't find the full version
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Microsoft Game Studios

Create your own destiny in a burgeoning galactic system.