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Wing Commander PRIVATEER 2 The Darkening PC\CD + Pilot's Manual *
US $10.99
ApproximatelyAU $16.94
Condition:
Very good
An item that is used but still in very good condition. No damage to the jewellery case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included. The VHS or DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The teeth of disk holder are undamaged. Minimal wear on the exterior of item. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Located in: Auburn, Massachusetts, United States
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eBay item number:156936923045
Item specifics
- Condition
- Region Code
- NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
- UPC
- 0014633101348
About this product
Product Information
Wing Commander: Privateer 2 -- The Darkening represents a significant change from the open-ended gameplay of its predecessor. You complete missions such as hiring and escorting a freighter to deliver cargo to earn money for upgrades, buying better fighters, or hiring wingmen. The freedom to fly the cargo runs yourself, though, has been stripped from the mix of possibilities, as you're limited to flying only fighters, albeit customizable with unique weapons and systems.<br><br>The story is revealed through high quality FMV cut-scenes, but unlike the original, you're restricted to following the main story with little or no communication with other ships or the chance to make meaningful decisions. The MS-DOS game requires heavy tweaking and perseverance to run under Windows and is known for its tendency to crash often. The lack of a floating save option guarantees loss of significant playtime when you die before a save point.<br><br>You play as Lev Arris, an amnesiac who awakens in a hospital knowing only that he was pulled from a crashed freighter and found in a damaged cryogenic pod. Your memories are gone, but you have a sizable bank account. Solving the mystery of who you are, and what you're trying to accomplish is the crux of the story.<br><br>The Darkening can hold little claim to the Wing Commander: Privateer title, as the familiar cast of characters and races is gone, replaced by cardboard contenders. Inexplicably, designer Erin Roberts ignored the rich history of the Wing Commander: Privateer universe so lovingly crafted by his brother Chris in earlier installments. The lack of open-ended gameplay, so crucial to its predecessor's success, coupled with low sound and music quality, flagrant loss of continuity, and the game's propensity to crash, detract from the nice graphics and smooth framerates.<br><br>As unfulfilling as the game is, the highpoint is without doubt the superb acting of Christopher Walken and John Hurt, but even that can't overcome the lamentable separation from its solid roots.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Origin Systems
UPC
0014633101348
eBay Product ID (ePID)
56224261
Product Key Features
Genre
Simulation
Video Game Series
Wing Commander Series
Platform
PC
Game Name
Wing Commander: Privateer 2 -- the Darkening
Additional Product Features
Release Year
1996
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
ESRB Descriptor
Realistic Blood & Gore, Realistic Violence
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (4,060)
- u***a (16)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseIT WORKS! just what what I needed to replace the disk I was missing, and also purchased a disk 2 replacement that was shipped with this for a cheaper shipping! Both came in as pictured. Packaging was sturdy and not over the top.
- 9***7 (899)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseEasy transaction and excellent value. Item exactly as described, in superb condition. Great care was taken as to the packaging and shipping, and this vintage item arrived in perfect shape. Thank you very much!
- y***o (68)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller! Item arrived quickly, exactly as described, and well-packaged. Very happy with my purchase—highly recommend, great value.World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 by Blizzard Entertainment Hard Cover Book (#156610600089)
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