Anybody know what I'm talking about?

[StanJr]

I am looking for an old freeware (I think) game for the PC.

 

Here is what I remember:

 

It was a flying game where you are a space ship (first or third person) and you are flying over these different planets shooting what look like big satellite dishes and other techno-structures. You have total freedom to fly anywhere on the planet. You have a radar to locate yer targets and when all are destroyed you enter a warp to head to the next planet. You also have to fight off enemy ships and turrets. You can leap from one side of the planet to another by using tunnels in the ground that are also filled with enemies. You can pick up weapon upgrades and such along the way.

 

Your ship was gray and most of the planets were earthtones or metallic with some lava and stuff.

 

I'll try to post more as I remember it.

 

Thanks to anyone who can help me locate this game.

 

 

Stan

[z28in82]

Sorry can't be of any help but it sounds like an interesting game.

[liquid_sky]

Stan: I think you are thinking of 3d Realms, Terminal Velocity.. it was a shareware game.. sounds just like what you described.. sweet game. head over to http://www.3drealms.com and dl the demo if you wanna play it.

 

EDIT: Cuz i know your lazy, here is the direct link

http://www.fileplanet.com/index.asp?file=45136

(sorry, fileplanet sucks ass, but you cant pick and choose)

 

EDIT TWO:

If you want the full version on CD-ROM, its $15 bucks. Heres the Webstore, ive ordered from it before, great service

http://store.yahoo.com/3drealms/tervel.html

 

Heres a description of the game:, followed by some screenshots

 

Take flight in this pure action game that should come with a barf bag! Climb into Terminal Velocity now and you'll never go back to flight simulators that offer combat as an "option." Terminal Velocity IS combat! And without the difficult controls presented by all flight simulator style games.

 

Created by the former lead programmer of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Terminal Velocity features a fast frame rate, realistic outdoor environments, and the unique ability to fly through tunnels and into underground caverns. Quite simply, Terminal Velocity is all about action, speed and destruction.

 

Terminal Velocity comes on CD-ROM only (the floppy disk version has been discontinued and is no longer available.) This version has everything: 70 Megs of 3D rendered cinematics, SVGA (640 by 480) support, high resolution replacement textures (add 16 times the graphics detail!), the BONUS planet!, eight network player support, and bonus games.

 

THE TERMINAL STORY

 

In the far future, armadas from surrounding systems have suddenly waged war on Earth, destroying crucial installations and major cities, Earth is quickly brought to its knees. You are a pilot from the Ares Squadron, flying the fastest, most dangerous crafts ever made. Currently, you're in the TV-202, a fighter few can handle. Given that the previous model, the TV-101, has chalked up more dead pilots than any experimental craft in history, many consider you lucky to be alive. You're outgunned, outmanned, and strapped into a flying coffin. But just think how good "Saved the Known Galaxy" will look on your resume'.

 

A RUSH OF FEATURES

 

* Fast texture mapped 3D flight with full 360 degree movement.

* 9 totally unique planets, with 3 levels per planet, and dozens of tunnels!

* Over 400,000 sq. miles of terrain--incredibly large levels.

* 7 destructive weapons, plus other power-ups.

* Non-stop air-to-air and air-to-ground realistic combat.

* SVGA support (640 x 480 resolution). This is a Pentium-recommended mode.

* 8 player network and 2 player modem support.

* Fully digital music and sound effects (up to 44 kHz--real CD quality!).

* Many, many secret cheats.

* Enemy ships cast translucent shadows, bank, roll, do loops, make suicide runs and more.

 

CD-ROM ENHANCEMENTS

 

* 70+ Megs of 3D rendered, full-motion, eye-candy cinematics.

* Special Pentium mode to improve textured graphics.

* BONUS PLANET! Discover the secret planet!

* FREE! Several cool shareware games included.

 

MULTIPLAYER FEATURES

 

* Supports modem, serial cable, and network multiplayer games.

* Network games up to 8 players!

* Each player can select a different ship to pilot.

* RemoteRidicule allows players to send digitized voice messages to other players

 

Originally released May 1, 1995.

 

 

[IceCold]

that looks like a sweet game! I'm surprised it was made back in 1995, those graphics look pretty good.

[StanJr]

DUDE, that is so TOTALLY it! And you were right about me being lazy!

 

Thanks man, I greatly appreciate it!

 

Now how about sliding me $15!

 

thanks sky, yer a pal!

[liquid_sky]

You musta really spent alot of coin in cincy if your askin to borrow $15