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Epic

Published: February 1, 2009 - Last update: September 1, 2008 - 894 downloads

Alt name: Goldrunner 3D
Year: 1992
Genre: Action, Simulation
Theme: Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Shooter
Publisher: Ocean Software Ltd.
Developer: Digital Image Design Ltd.
Perspective: 1st-Person

4 / 5
2 votes

6 MiB

Description of Epic

1992 saw the release of Epic (also known as Goldrunner 3D) on the DOS system. A action, simulation game, created by Digital Image Design Ltd. and distributed by Ocean Software Ltd.. If you like sci-fi / futuristic, shooter, download, install and enjoy Epic (also known as Goldrunner 3D)!

Nowadays, DID is famous for having developed ground-breaking flight sims like TFX, EF2000 and F-22. But before that there was Epic, a 3D space combat simulator. Back then in 1992, this was awaited as being the ultimate space combat game and it promised a lot. But at the end it just wasn't executed well enough and probably rushed out too early to be a really great game and the long awaited Wing Commander-killer. The in-game graphics as well as the stills and animations in the cut-scenes are great. Epic also features ground combat missions on planets next to the space missions, which wasn't seen before in this type of game. It's fun to play, the presentation overall is very stylish. However, there are only very few missions and some bad design faults. When you play it you will also notice soon that you can't fully pitch, making it more of a 2D shooter than a 3D space sim. Still, Epic is a good game of its own, but it could have been better. If you like space shooters, be sure to give it a try. Needs a slow-down util on faster computers.
Review by HOTUD