![]() ![]() ![]() But as a Star Trek story, it certainly deserves its pips. As a game and as a piece of software, it leaves a lot to be desired. Aboard a new ship and with an almost entirely new cast, resurgence is a branching story whose balance of interstellar intrigue, interpersonal conflict and explosive action in space comes closer to that of its source material than any Star Trek game in decades – perhaps ever. ![]() This seems to be the intention Star Trek revival, the debut release from Telltale offshoot Dramatic Labs, and the first Star Trek game in ages to be as focused on characters and dialogue as the television series. To truly capture the essence of the space adventure series, a video game should be as much about talking as it is about flying and shooting, allowing players to explore new worlds, build relationships, and tackle complex moral dilemmas. Gene Roddenberry’s cosmic polemic often contains action, but never about action Star Trek is about compassion, curiosity and camaraderie. In addition, even the most celebrated Star Trek games, such as 2000’s Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Forceyears 2002 Star Trek: Bridge Commanderand the long-running MMORPG Star Trek online, place an overwhelming emphasis on combat, which in Star Trek stories is just a last resort. There are licensed Star Trek video games that date back 50 years, but there’s never been a truly great Star Trek game, one whose appeal transcends the boundaries of its existing fan base. ![]()
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