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Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos [Online Game Code]
- Activation available in Select Countries (See specs)
- Atari
- ESRB Rating E - Everyone ( Animated Violence, Mild Language )
- Genre Action, Simulator
- DRM Steam
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| Name | Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos [Online Game Code] |
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| Publisher | Atari |
| Model | 39051 |
| Type | Game |
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| ESRB Rating | E - Everyone ( Animated Violence, Mild Language ) |
| Genre | Action, Simulator |
| Packaging | Download |
| DRM | Steam |
| Blocked Region & Countries | AF, BY, CF, CD, CU, IR, IQ, KP, LB, LY, MM, RU, SO, SD, SY, UA, VE, YE, ZW, SS |
| System Requirements | Steam account required for game activation and installation Windows System Requirements: MINIMUM: OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista Processor: 1.8 Ghz Processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 8 DirectX: Version 8.0 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Optical (CD/DVD) drive required in computer for game to start |
| Feature | The Badlands cluster. 100 years after the first Independence War. Your father was killed by the Corporations for a bad debt. And you've spent 15 years rotting in jail for trying to get justice. Now it's time for vengeance. Now it's time to turn back the Corporations before they corrupt the entire universe. Now it's time to take control of the universe's most advanced interstellar hardware and wage war in the greatest space-sim ever conceived. Command four futuristic battlecruisers and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds...because there just isn't enough Space for everyone! |
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| Feature 2 | Innovative user-friendly interface - 90% of functions can be programmed where you like - on the joystick or on the keyboard or both! Online multiplayer support for up to 8 people. Play DeathMatch, Capture the Flag, and various other unique scenarios. The revolutionary Flux Graphics Engine: Microsoft Direct3D compatible - surface effects like rust, decay and wear on the ships, and stunning fire and flare effects. All ships in the game are modeled using the textures and details from the ships created for the CGI movies. Physically realistic flight model. All ships use a Newtonian mechanics simulation and move according to the same rules as real spacecraft. This includes a simulation of both linear and angular momentum, inertia and rotational moment of inertia. Ships can use either a free-flight mode or use computer-assisted fly-by-wire flight controls. Team-up on the enemy with detachable fighters. Keep them on-board as murderous gun turrets or order them to attack as wingmen. Superior non-linear gameplay spanning 16 star systems, interacting with dynamically-created space traffic. Command 4 flyable ships and over 30 weapons and ship accessories that can be used in near-infinite combinations. Get to know the locals. Examples include taxicab ships, freighters, space patrols, and pirates. Watch the space opera unfold through a rich storyline in four acts. |
| Disclaimer | Copyright 2001 Atari Europe, S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2001 Particle Systems Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Independence War®and the Indepence War logo are trademarks owned by Atari Europe S.A.S. |
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| First Listed on Newegg | February 17, 2017 |
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Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos is an Atari space-combat simulator and action game delivered as a Steam game code, suited to players who enjoy story-driven spaceflight, ship combat, and open-ended exploration across 16 star systems.
Recommended For
- Space-sim players who want flight to reward deliberate maneuvering: the Newtonian model lets ships carry momentum, strafe, and attack while moving in a different direction.
- Players looking for a story-led space-combat campaign with room for pirate activity, ship progression, and missions across a connected star-system setting.
- Players who enjoy learning a distinctive flight-and-combat system and adjusting keyboard or joystick controls to suit their approach; the review describes the controls as more manageable than the first game, while still requiring practice.
- Fans of classic PC space sims who value tactical ship combat and a detailed fictional world more than contemporary presentation.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Play through a story-led space campaign when you want missions with changing objectives and a continuing plot; the game combines scripted missions with opportunities to explore between them.
- Roam the star systems between story missions to intercept merchant ships, seize cargo, and gather equipment; this offers a more open-ended privateer-style loop and can help you improve your ships for later challenges.
- Prepare for different mission challenges by changing your ship’s equipment and using detachable fighters; captured hardware can alter how your ship handles, while fighters can be sent to attack or defend.
- Jump into Instant Action for a short solo space battle when you want combat practice without progressing the campaign; enemy waves get tougher the longer you survive.
- Learn a more hands-on style of space piloting by practicing momentum, thrusters, and flight assistance; expect an adjustment period, since combat involves managing movement and positioning rather than simply turning toward a target.