Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force: The Elite of the Star Trek Franchise
Gladio
90% score
Trekies have something to be happy about. A game that finally makes the universe of Star Trek appealing, Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force. It's a fast action FPS that focuses more on runin and gunnin than, well, jumpin and flip switchen. After the Voyager destroys an unkown vessel, the ship and it's crew have been sucked into a vortex and landed in a ship graveyard, and can't escape. Since you happen to be a member of the newly formed Hazard Team formed by the famous Tuvok, it is primarily up to you to save the crew from an unkown but powerful enemy. The action in this game is fast. Since it relys on the aforementioned runnin and gunnin the game will never leave your eyes droopy. Although there are a few levels that emphasize stealth, it still won't punish the wouldbe spy too harshly. The AI in the game isn't fantastic, but they do provide a healthy dose of challenge. Reactions of pirates and borg are different from one another and appropriate. And thanfully your teammates follow along well and manage to stay out of your way. But don't expect them to kill more than 1 or 2 creatures to a level. Every environment in the game including Voyager look fantastic. Although there are only a few "wow that looks cool" moments in the game, you can't help but praise the developer's attention to detail in the game. Every room in Voyager has been recreated down to the coat rack, er, proton neutralizer thing. The rooms also come with members of the crew lounging around included, who use scripted events to talk to one another. The actors from the series also lend their voices to the game. Giving an even greater feel of importance as the captain asks for your oppinion. Enemies you will face have personality as well. You can really feel the tradition steeped in each race you come across. Although the levels in the game require you to run from one side of a level to another, the fast paced action, good voice acting, a striking score, and great level design make this game a cut above.
