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Trek Fighter II is a simulated battle between the [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/USS_Enterprise_%28NCC-1701-D%29 starship Enterprise] and a [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Borg_cube Borg cube] that takes place during the course of the Trekma game. While an obvious homage to [http://streetfighter.wikia.com/wiki/Street_Fighter_II Street Fighter II], it combined other genres as well, including two-dimensional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_%27em_up#Multi-directional_shooter shooters] of the classic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28game%29 Defender] line, and the modern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minigame minigame]. | Trek Fighter II is a simulated battle between the [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/USS_Enterprise_%28NCC-1701-D%29 starship Enterprise] and a [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Borg_cube Borg cube] that takes place during the course of the Trekma game. While an obvious homage to [http://streetfighter.wikia.com/wiki/Street_Fighter_II Street Fighter II], it combined other genres as well, including two-dimensional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot_%27em_up#Multi-directional_shooter shooters] of the classic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defender_%28game%29 Defender] line, and the modern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minigame minigame]. | ||
[[File:TrekFighter1.gif|thumb|The Enterprise fires away at the Borg]] | [[File:TrekFighter1.gif|thumb|The Enterprise fires away at the Borg]] | ||
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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
The lack of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_bar health bar] was either the result of inadequate programming or an uncompromising innovation that predated the likes of even [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido_Blade_%28video_game%29 Bushido Blade] by years. | The lack of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_bar health bar] was either the result of inadequate programming or an uncompromising innovation that predated the likes of even [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido_Blade_%28video_game%29 Bushido Blade] by years. | ||
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| + | Rapid-response directional keys alleviate the need to learn [http://www.fastcopyinc.com/orionpress/articles/navigation_coordinates_in_star_t.htm astrogation], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimbot auto-aiming], also ahead of its time, is handled by complex AI subroutines simulating Starfleet cadet-level [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Tactical_officer tactics]. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
| − | *[[File:Enterprise.gif|left]]'''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/USS_Enterprise_%28NCC-1701-D%29 Enterprise]'''—flagship of the Federation. In keeping with Street Fighter II tradition, only the Enterprise is playable, which calls for speculation that a "Super" sequel would add the Borg to the roster. | + | *[[File:Enterprise.gif|left]]'''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/USS_Enterprise_%28NCC-1701-D%29 Enterprise]'''—flagship of the Federation, armed to the teeth with [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Phaser#Starship_phasers phasers] and a crew willing to fight until the end for the freedom of all sentient beings. In keeping with Street Fighter II tradition, only the Enterprise is playable, which calls for speculation that a "Super" sequel would add the Borg to the roster. |
| − | *[[File:Borg.gif|left]]'''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Borg Borg]''' | + | *[[File:Borg.gif|left]]'''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Borg Borg]'''—soulless scourge of the galaxy. Their [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Tractor_beam tractor beams] can halt any prey in their tracks; their [http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Cutting_beam cutting beams] then dissect it for assimilation. Could such an overwhelming presence have a hidden weakness that would permit a subspace command to shut it down? |
| + | [[File:TrekFighter2.GIF|thumb|The Borg strikes back with a tractor and cutting beam]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:45, 18 March 2010
Trek Fighter II is a simulated battle between the starship Enterprise and a Borg cube that takes place during the course of the Trekma game. While an obvious homage to Street Fighter II, it combined other genres as well, including two-dimensional shooters of the classic Defender line, and the modern minigame.
Gameplay[edit]
The lack of a health bar was either the result of inadequate programming or an uncompromising innovation that predated the likes of even Bushido Blade by years.
Rapid-response directional keys alleviate the need to learn astrogation, and auto-aiming, also ahead of its time, is handled by complex AI subroutines simulating Starfleet cadet-level tactics.
Characters[edit]
- Enterprise—flagship of the Federation, armed to the teeth with phasers and a crew willing to fight until the end for the freedom of all sentient beings. In keeping with Street Fighter II tradition, only the Enterprise is playable, which calls for speculation that a "Super" sequel would add the Borg to the roster.
- Borg—soulless scourge of the galaxy. Their tractor beams can halt any prey in their tracks; their cutting beams then dissect it for assimilation. Could such an overwhelming presence have a hidden weakness that would permit a subspace command to shut it down?
