Experience a vast, open-ended universe filled with an infinite number of adventures. You are the freelancer Edison Trent, an intergalactic jack-of-all-trades. Your mission: whatever you want. Become a smuggler or a ruthless space thug, a naval hero or a trader. Dodge through asteroid fields while piloting elite spacecraft. The action is endless as you make your way through 48 known star systems. Greed, morality, compassion, anger... whatever motivates you, the dynamic universe will respond.
Great atmosphere, awesome soundtrack and the highly enjoyable aspect of exploration coming together is what really makes this game a classic that can be replayed numerous times and still offer fun even after all these years. The community surrounding the game and the modders keeping it alive with their outstanding work and innovation is the cherry on top, such a dedication toward a singular game is a rare sight nowadays. And while the unmodified game is an underrated gem that unfortunately didn't get the recognition it deserved, mods just elevate the entire experience to new dimensions, sometimes offering a much needed closure and continuation to the story, and other times entire overhauls can give you fresh content and fun experience. Highly recommended, and even for it's age, it is still visually appealing, but once again, mods can improve upon it tenfold.