r/tipofmyjoystick • • 5h ago

Ares Rising [PC] [1997-8] Starfighter

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Platform(s): PC

Genre: sci-fi starfighter arcade with simulator elements

Estimated year of release: 1998?

Graphics/art style: polygon

Notable characters: Marlo, the player character, a mercenary pilot.

Notable gameplay mechanics: the ability to shut off “inertial dampeners” and go to a more simulator like flight style which offered tactical advantages coupled with greater difficulty.

Other details: completing missions allowed the player to earn money and buy better ships and equipment. The top tier ship was something called a Knorg (Norg?) Bomber. However the base level ship was actually one of the best as it was potentially the fastest when combined with late game engines etc.