Fighters and carriers have been removed, and although the smaller shuttlecraft still remain, they too have less exotic capabilities than before. Ships now have four shield facings instead of six, eschewing the hex-based nature of the original combat system. Rather than eight playable factions, there are now four, only three of which are playable in the campaigns.
Also lacking is a cardboard table describing weapon ranges and accuracy. Compared to its predecessor, it ships on one less disc and with a manual one-third the size. Not only has it remained faithful to the more popular elements of Star Trek, including the Next Generation setting, it's also significantly reduced the number of tactical options available in the game. "Starfleet Command III is a blatant grab for popular appeal. Adrenaline Vault's superb review has the lowdown: Since the closure of developer Taldren, many fans of the series as well as ex-Taldren employees have been churning out new patches and mods to make the experience even better. While it "dumbs down" many features to attract casual gamers, it still packs enough options and addictive gameplay to merit our top game tag. Players can also choose to recruit new and more experienced officers to maximize the overall effectiveness of their ship.Starfleet Command III is an excellent sequel to Starfleet Command II, arguably the best strategy game based on Star Trek franchise ever made. Over the course of the game, officers under the player's command will gain experience and acquire unique skills which increases the ships overall efficiency and enable the player to employ advanced attacks.
Star Trek Starfleet Command III also pushes the boundary of the genre by incorporating RPG elements into the experience. Additionally, for the first time in any Star Trek game players can significantly customize their vessel's weapons, engines, shields and other systems. This edition simplifies this process by introducing a new interface for system management that allows players to focus on combat. Star Trek: Starfleet Command III allows gamers to optimize their ship and allocate power to their ship's systems for different types of strategies such as hit-and-run maneuvers, ambushes or direct assaults. For the latest installment of this space simulation series, less is more.
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