KP's Star Trek Games

Kapitan_Phillips · 01-04-09, 05:08 AM

Hey guys, just thought I'd see if there were any others out there who enjoy playing a few of the oldies but goodies as far as Star Trek is concerned

I've been playing Judgement Rites alot recently; the CD enhanced version, which features all of the Original Series cast's voices speaking the dialogue. I actually kind of feel sorry for Leonard Nimoy in this, and I'll explain why.

In the game, you usually have a few key items in your inventory. Your phaser, the science and medical tricorders, and your communicator. Now, the science tricorder can be used to scan pretty much anything you see, and about 90% of the time, Mr Spock has something interesting to say about it.

That's why I feel sorry for Nimoy, as he had to record thousands of lines of dialogue, just incase someone fancied scanning a lightbulb or the floor. McCoy's medical tricorder isnt quite the same, but he usually has some kind of cynical comment about the situation.

The thing I like most about this game is the fact that unlike most Star Trek games post 1990, it doesnt rely on action and combat. There's even an option to turn off space combat completely, and the only thing you really have to worry about from there is phasering a few people on the away missions. Its nice to have a decent point-and-click adventure game for once, instead of the laser-fests of Elite Force or Legacy.

Anyway, that's my short review of Star Trek: Judgment Rites - Even if you're not into the franchise, I really do recommend you give it a go. You may be pleasantly suprised

I'll add some more reviews later, if anyone is interested

eddie · 01-04-09, 11:43 AM

I haven't played JR in quite a while, but enjoyed it. Recently have played a bit with ST A Final Unity, and it is fun with these older sims. Even found a working copy of an old Perry Mason game, The Mandarin Murder, which I only bring up because like Judgement Rites, it makes you think, and do problem solving rather then being in a shooting contest!

Captain Vlad · 01-04-09, 05:16 PM

I should still have my old 3.5 inch copies of Judgment Rites somewhere. I dearly hope they weren't among some games I lost in a domicile switch. It was one of my favorites of all times where adventure games were concerned.

TheBrauerHour · 01-04-09, 05:53 PM

Oh wow who is the short guy in the back? He looks like a child compared to those tall gents...

Looks like fun. You checked out the Star Trek Online?

Kapitan_Phillips · 01-04-09, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBrauerHour

Oh wow who is the short guy in the back? He looks like a child compared to those tall gents...

Looks like fun. You checked out the Star Trek Online?

From left to right, Dr McCoy, Manao Sheme (A genetically altered humanoid), Mr Spock and Kirk

And of course I've seen ST:O, but I'm disappointed its all so far in the future; would love to see more TOS games

SUBMAN1 · 01-05-09, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Hey guys, just thought I'd see if there were any others out there who enjoy playing a few of the oldies but goodies as far as Star Trek is concerned

I've been playing Judgement Rites alot recently; the CD enhanced version, which features all of the Original Series cast's voices speaking the dialogue. I actually kind of feel sorry for Leonard Nimoy in this, and I'll explain why.

In the game, you usually have a few key items in your inventory. Your phaser, the science and medical tricorders, and your communicator. Now, the science tricorder can be used to scan pretty much anything you see, and about 90% of the time, Mr Spock has something interesting to say about it.

That's why I feel sorry for Nimoy, as he had to record thousands of lines of dialogue, just incase someone fancied scanning a lightbulb or the floor. McCoy's medical tricorder isnt quite the same, but he usually has some kind of cynical comment about the situation.

The thing I like most about this game is the fact that unlike most Star Trek games post 1990, it doesnt rely on action and combat. There's even an option to turn off space combat completely, and the only thing you really have to worry about from there is phasering a few people on the away missions. Its nice to have a decent point-and-click adventure game for once, instead of the laser-fests of Elite Force or Legacy.

Anyway, that's my short review of Star Trek: Judgment Rites - Even if you're not into the franchise, I really do recommend you give it a go. You may be pleasantly suprised

I'll add some more reviews later, if anyone is interested

I'm not sure I ever completed this game way back when. I remember getting stuck and giving up at some point.

No internet or cluebooks back then. If you got stuck, well, thats pretty much it.

-S

XLjedi · 01-06-09, 09:28 PM

Have to admit, I was always more of a starfleet battles fan... this one looks too much like Monkey Island to hold my interest.

Blacklight · 01-06-09, 09:53 PM

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Kirk looks like he's enjoyed a few brewskies durring his time on the Enterprise ! Get a load of that gut ! :rotfl:

Wolfehunter · 01-06-09, 10:30 PM

I saw that game many years ago. A 25th anniversary special edition with cd and case etc.

It was $98 back then. Very expensive but many games ranged that price range then.

I didn't buy it figuring the price would go down in time. Lol I didn't expect the store to go down first. :rotfl:

I lost it and never saw that game again.

I heard that many red dudes get smashed, zapped, eatened, killed. lol the red jacket curse hehehehe.

Torplexed · 01-09-09, 08:36 PM

Gawd....I played this once eons ago. I have a feeling it's still around somewhere. If I recall there were some arcade-like space battles you could fight too.

Hellcat · 01-10-09, 11:42 AM

Loved Judgement Rites...

There were 2 games in this series as I recall 25th Anniversary and Judgment Rites they were available in 2 versions as well. A cd version with enhanced cut scenes and the original cast voices or you could get the games on a bunch of floppy disks. (damn I feel old) I played both versions of the above and the cd versions are a must

If you like those two games try to find Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Final Unity. It's a lot like Judgement Rites with some nicer graphics. Good sound and music and some pretty decent cgi for the time.

Dowly · 01-11-09, 02:02 PM

I think the old adventure/puzzle games are still the best there is. Never tried this one, but I think I should. Indiana Jones & fate of the Atlantic, Full Throttle, Brokens Sword 1 & 2 are the few games I can still play over and over again. Just pure awesomeness.

Captain Vlad · 01-11-09, 03:13 PM

I replayed the Quest For Glory games last year and had the time of my life.

Kapitan_Phillips · 01-11-09, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellcat

Loved Judgement Rites...

There were 2 games in this series as I recall 25th Anniversary and Judgment Rites they were available in 2 versions as well. A cd version with enhanced cut scenes and the original cast voices or you could get the games on a bunch of floppy disks. (damn I feel old) I played both versions of the above and the cd versions are a must

If you like those two games try to find Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Final Unity. It's a lot like Judgement Rites with some nicer graphics. Good sound and music and some pretty decent cgi for the time.

Final Unity is another one I have

Very good game for its age

XLjedi · 01-11-09, 07:33 PM

I've never heard of "Final Unity" what's that all about?

...is it so old that I shouldn't even bother?

01-04-09, 05:08 AM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	KP's Star Trek Games Hey guys, just thought I'd see if there were any others out there who enjoy playing a few of the oldies but goodies as far as Star Trek is concerned I've been playing Judgement Rites alot recently; the CD enhanced version, which features all of the Original Series cast's voices speaking the dialogue. I actually kind of feel sorry for Leonard Nimoy in this, and I'll explain why. In the game, you usually have a few key items in your inventory. Your phaser, the science and medical tricorders, and your communicator. Now, the science tricorder can be used to scan pretty much anything you see, and about 90% of the time, Mr Spock has something interesting to say about it. That's why I feel sorry for Nimoy, as he had to record thousands of lines of dialogue, just incase someone fancied scanning a lightbulb or the floor. McCoy's medical tricorder isnt quite the same, but he usually has some kind of cynical comment about the situation. The thing I like most about this game is the fact that unlike most Star Trek games post 1990, it doesnt rely on action and combat. There's even an option to turn off space combat completely, and the only thing you really have to worry about from there is phasering a few people on the away missions. Its nice to have a decent point-and-click adventure game for once, instead of the laser-fests of Elite Force or Legacy. Anyway, that's my short review of Star Trek: Judgment Rites - Even if you're not into the franchise, I really do recommend you give it a go. You may be pleasantly suprised I'll add some more reviews later, if anyone is interested __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

01-04-09, 05:16 PM	#3
Captain Vlad Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pollard, Oklahoma Posts: 679 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I should still have my old 3.5 inch copies of Judgment Rites somewhere. I dearly hope they weren't among some games I lost in a domicile switch. It was one of my favorites of all times where adventure games were concerned. __________________ "Stop sounding battlestations just to hear the alarm."

01-06-09, 09:28 PM	#7
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	Have to admit, I was always more of a starfleet battles fan... this one looks too much like Monkey Island to hold my interest. __________________

01-06-09, 10:30 PM	#9
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	I saw that game many years ago. A 25th anniversary special edition with cd and case etc. It was $98 back then. Very expensive but many games ranged that price range then. I didn't buy it figuring the price would go down in time. Lol I didn't expect the store to go down first. :rotfl: I lost it and never saw that game again. I heard that many red dudes get smashed, zapped, eatened, killed. lol the red jacket curse hehehehe. __________________

01-09-09, 08:36 PM	#10
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Gawd....I played this once eons ago. I have a feeling it's still around somewhere. If I recall there were some arcade-like space battles you could fight too. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

01-04-09, 11:43 AM	#2
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I haven't played JR in quite a while, but enjoyed it. Recently have played a bit with ST A Final Unity, and it is fun with these older sims. Even found a working copy of an old Perry Mason game, The Mandarin Murder, which I only bring up because like Judgement Rites, it makes you think, and do problem solving rather then being in a shooting contest!

01-04-09, 05:53 PM	#4
TheBrauerHour Mr. Eastwood Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Oh wow who is the short guy in the back? He looks like a child compared to those tall gents... Looks like fun. You checked out the Star Trek Online?

01-10-09, 11:42 AM	#11
Hellcat Ensign Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Loved Judgement Rites... There were 2 games in this series as I recall 25th Anniversary and Judgment Rites they were available in 2 versions as well. A cd version with enhanced cut scenes and the original cast voices or you could get the games on a bunch of floppy disks. (damn I feel old) I played both versions of the above and the cd versions are a must If you like those two games try to find Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Final Unity. It's a lot like Judgement Rites with some nicer graphics. Good sound and music and some pretty decent cgi for the time. __________________ "readiness is only accomplished when the need for it is over"

01-11-09, 02:02 PM	#12
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I think the old adventure/puzzle games are still the best there is. Never tried this one, but I think I should. Indiana Jones & fate of the Atlantic, Full Throttle, Brokens Sword 1 & 2 are the few games I can still play over and over again. Just pure awesomeness.

01-11-09, 03:13 PM	#13
Captain Vlad Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pollard, Oklahoma Posts: 679 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I replayed the Quest For Glory games last year and had the time of my life. __________________ "Stop sounding battlestations just to hear the alarm."

01-11-09, 07:33 PM	#15
XLjedi Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 8	I've never heard of "Final Unity" what's that all about? ...is it so old that I shouldn't even bother? __________________

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