Star Control I and II

Star Control II is an old game that holds up decently, although it isn't the best game I've ever played. The world building is interesting, but dumping it all on the player immediately is a little overwhelming. I would say that the gameplay loop is simple yet satisfying, although it can grow to be a bit boring at times. The combat system is interesting and difficult to master, and it's INCREDIBLY satisfying to have a dreadnought that can just blast anything out of the sky whenever you please. The storyline is a bit jumbled, and I think some dialogue shows the game's age, but overall I think it does a good job. The aliens all feel very interesting and unique, and I enjoy conversing with them to learn more about their species. For any prospective player, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend taking notes on anything interesting you hear/discover/suspect, since you WILL run out of time to win unless you have an idea of what to do and where to look. For a cheap game that still holds up pretty well, this game is a good investment.

It's a classic! The story is exceptionell! But even if you don't have any time to play the main game, enjoy the melee battle mode with another player! It doesn't need much pixels to have fun!