This title looks like it will be not only a great Babylon 5 game, but also a terrific space-combat simulation. On the B5 side, all the ships are constructed from the digital models used to create the special effects in the TV show. The story was co-designed by the show's creator, J. Michael Straczynski, and there's new music from B5 composer Christopher Franke. In multi-player mode, gamers can fly ships of the Narn, Centauri, Minbari, and Human races. On the combat simulator side, zero gravity space flight will be possible, allowing ships to turn and fire in any direction without changing course.
Dogfights can even take place inside the superstructures of capital ships.
The single-player game allows players to advance in rank as they gain experience, rising to command squadrons, capital ships, and eventually the entire Earth Alliance fleet. This game looks gorgeous and should be fun for both B5 fans and hardcore space-combat enthusiasts alike. The game follows the story of the film, including trips to all the exotic locations put on the silver screen by George Lucas, but it also includes numerous side adventures. Players will meet and interact with many strange beings, solve puzzles, and engage in combat. The Jedi characters can use the Force and even deflect blaster fire back at enemies with their lightsabers.