Star Trek Elite Force 2
is a competent implementation of the Quake 3 engine.
A vibrant palate with familiar Quake-style animated pipes,
conduits and ceiling runners makes for an attractive
futuristic look, although the engine is beginning to
show its age.
Gameplay is very straightforward. In addition
to the standard FPS offerings, an innovative set of puzzles
are introduced which use the tricorder to match waveforms
and divert power around short circuits. The power-diversion
puzzles in particular become more challenging as the
game progresses, but the challenge is never too difficult.
Fans of the Star Trek series will especially
enjoy the opportunity to freely walk about the Enterprise-E.
The Bridge and the Observation Lounge are particularly
noteworthy. Still, even for a Trek fan such as I, the
game fails to become more than what we've seen before
and ultimately feels uninspired. - Last Update
8/28/03
