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Overview
Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force (ST:VEF) is not your typical Star Trek game and as soon as the cheering dies down, I’ll tell you why. While most of previous video games based on the Star Trek franchise have been commercially effective, it was a rare one that was better than mediocre. With such a rich universe and dozens of unique characters, it is surprising that the first Star Trek game in recent memory that really works is this first-person shooter game.
Quake III lovers will be ecstatic about Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force since it uses the same engine - think of it as Quake in the Star Trek universe. The game lets you feel as if you're actually on Voyager itself, with every little detail, from the way the ship looks to the way enemies attack you. Star Trek Voyager Elite Force is a pretty good First Person Shooter made by Raven using the engine from Quake 3. It's the best Star Trek game in my opinon: great atmosphere, good level design, a new story set in the Voyager universe, you can even explore the Voyager and talk to the crew; there's even a multiplayer mode which is an old school. Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force (ST:VEF) is not your typical Star Trek game and as soon as the cheering dies down, I’ll tell you why. While most of previous video games based on the Star Trek franchise have been commercially effective, it was a rare one that was better than mediocre. Star Trek Voyager Elite Force free download - Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force Holomatch demo, Star Trek Voyager 3D Screen Saver, FTP Voyager, and many more programs.
When the crew from the USS Voyager (the latest Star Trek incarnation and the only one still producing new episodes) defends itself from an attack by a hostile probe, the ship and crew get transported to a starship graveyard. It seems that a Bermuda Triangle in space is sucking up ships left-and-right and some conquest hungry aliens are behind it. Your character, Ensign Munroe, must help run odd jobs as part of a new Hazard Team. Whether the Captain calls for beaming to an alien vessel, fixing a leak in engineering, or defending the Voyager from cockroaches the size of Volvos, you’re her man (or woman). While both the story (and the newly introduced characters) are second-rate television material, they make for a quick-paced background to some heavy-duty action sequences. Though there is a little too much action for a typical Star Trek episode, there is a nice dose for a thinking-man’s action game.
Gameplay, Controls, Interface
The actual controls and gameplay should be familiar to anyone who has played Half-Life, Quake, etc. (which means everyone reading this). You attack baddies, defend teammates, and hit switches while trying not to get killed. Being that there will be many fans of the show playing this game, I’m glad that the designers opted to have at least some quantity of real environment type puzzles. Not only do these decision points partially change what happens later in the mission, they provide a nice change of pace from mindless action game mechanics. While the quality of the puzzles compare favorable with a game like Half-Life, there were not enough of them to warrant a score as high as a game of Half-Life’s caliber. All in all, the game seemed a little brief, only taking me about 15 hours to beat on the lowest difficulty level.
Of course, multiplayer is encouraged -- this through the use of Quake style arenas, new character skins for all of the Star Trek characters, and some interesting themed levels. You can also play through the multiplayer levels against computer controlled bots if, like me, you have a slow Internet connection.
Graphics
Using the new Quake III engine, ST:VEF looks amazing. Both smooth and detailed, the ships and characters are lovely to look at. Your teammates move around you, taking point, gesturing, opening doors, talking (watch their lips move!), and generally being helpful and a nuisance at the same time. The weapon effects are superb, with lightning crackling, phasers flashing, and your Personal Photon Torpedo Launcher (YES! You heard right!) causing burn marks on the walls. There are a few video scenes showcasing ships maneuvering or firing, but most of the cinematics are done within the Quake engine. None of the cinematics are spectacular, but they serve to forward the story. The scripted sequences that occur while you are playing, ala Half-Life, do much more to set the mood.
Audio
I may have been able to adjust the audio for better error-free playback, but as it was, the crewmembers' comments would often skip and stop abruptly. The quality of the actual voice acting was generally good, with the name actors doing their job enthusiastically. I had to groan at a few of the especially campy lines (come on people, even Star Trek: Voyager isn’t that campy), but most of the dialogue drew me into the idea that I was playing along with an episode of the show.
System Requirements
Pentium II 233Mhz, 8 MB 3D hardware accelerated video card, 64 MB RAM, and 650 MB hard drive space.
Bottom Line
Just a little before the end of ST:VEF, there is one section that frightened the daylights out of me. Not one of those shock-induced jumps caused by monsters falling from the ceiling, but an actual case of the cold sweats. That was when I knew that ST:VEF was not just a great Star Trek game, but a really great game in general.
If you're looking for a fix after watching the final episode of Star Trek: Voyager, your search is over: Activision has released a worthy shooter based on the syndicated television series. Quake III lovers will be ecstatic about Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force since it uses the same engine -- think of it as Quake in the Star Trek universe. The game lets you feel as if you're actually on Voyager itself, with every little detail, from the way the ship looks to the way enemies attack you.
You begin the first level in the dark and creepy halls of a Borg cube. The Borg look terrifying and, just as in the television series, they go down when you shoot them -- only for a minute, though, before they adapt to your weapons -- and then you'd better start running. As all persevering gamers will discover, however, passing the first level is simply a prologue to the actual start of the game, similar to the opening sequence on the show.
Why, though, couldn't the designers get the crew of Voyager right? They almost look like their real-life counterparts but not exactly -- their appearances look just a little off. Fortunately, the voices are correct and, to the game's credit, it uses the real actors from the show for voiceovers. Capt. Janeway commands you in that familiar nasal-tone, Tuvok sounds like his logical-self, and the doctor is as annoying as usual.
Since it's powered by the Quake III engine, Voyager's gameplay will be immediately familiar to fans of id's game with its identical controls. While those used to the Quake series will have no problems getting into Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force, novice players may take a bit longer to build up proficiency.
With a game filled with interesting environments and a riveting storyline, one would think it would be difficult to put down, but that's not necessarily the case here. The single-player mode, though fun, is too short and you'll beam the game up to a shelf in a matter of days (most will be able to finish it in a weekend).
Yet the game's replay value is bolstered by its multiplayer modes, where you can select from the entire cast of the Voyager crew and battle online. Despite its short nature, Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force should be given a chance since the enjoyment level is high. As the Borg are so fond of saying: 'Resistance is futile.'
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Graphics: The graphics are very attractive and could be a selling point. From the moment you step onto the bridge, you feel as if you are actually watching the television series and the Borg cube looks really creepy. Characters almost look like their real-life counterparts but not exactly. For example, Torres' face just doesn't look right with the forehead just a bit too high and smaller than on the TV show. Mostly, though, graphics are sharp and explosions scream Star Trek.
Sound: The sound is excellent with phaser blasts, warp effects and even transporting noises spot on. The best feature, though, is the real-life actors who lend voices to the game to give it that extra Star Trek: Voyager feel. The familiar nasal tones of Capt. Kathryn Janeway at the helm or Tuvok offering his logical insight give the game a boost. Overall, the sound will blow you away.
Enjoyment: Although short, it's still very enjoyable. Like any other Star Trek episode, the story is great and the characters are always interesting and you'll be sucked into the story to find out what happens next. The real enjoyment comes from playing multiplayer, where you can select from any of your favorite characters and do battle against your friends or multiple players online in a variety of death matches. Because of the Quake III engine, deathmatch gameplay is much the same as in that game with nothing really new.
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Replay Value: Single player mission is too short to sustain solo play for long. Playing against others online in a huge frag-fest is mandatory to extending the game's replay appeal.
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