One of the most anticipated releases of the year has managed to stand and deliver in most departments however there is one too many an issue which leaves this reviewer a bit disappointed. The graphics were one of the original selling points and the game is definately prettied up. The cutscenes, briefings and bunk menus are polished to the extreme.
Ships dont just explode, they fall apart, leaving dead hulks in space.
The bomber and capital ship torpedo battles are impressive to watch. The musak is nothing exceptional but its enough to keep a player happy. It's your typical space operatic mix of classical and samples. The sounds are definately something however. General audio is nicely done, the screamer missile and jump engine launches are something to behold when the volume is turned up.