Smugglers 3 - Player Reviews

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Smugglers 3 Player Reviews

Absolutely Stunning...Engrossing...Free up your Schedule, Jul 22, 2007

by Captain Ed! (Sacramento,CA USA)

I have quite a bit free time to sample demos I find on the net and as far as space trading sims go this one is a keeper, it totally blows the competition away… I went through the 250 turn demo so quickly I was flabbergasted and cursing the time limit because i wanted more, More, MORE!!! Awesome amount of freewill and things to do and see even limited to one system in the demo , I could have easily spent another 250 turns hopping planets swapping goods (easy, intuitive trading system that leaves no guesswork) and fulfilling missions for more money, for more parts, for more status.  If I had the money I would have bought it on the spot. From what I saw the player avatars were somewhat lackluster but the available rewards and events (get married and own a spread on your world!) still kept my interest. 4 stars for the demo. CHECK THIS ONE OUT SPACE MONKEYS!

One of the better comp. games, Jul 07, 2007

by Matt (Sacramento, CA USA)

Smugglers 3 was one of the better games I have played on the computer. I get bored easily from most of my owned games so i try demos a good deal. This demo erased my boredom, at least for a few hours. If I had the money to spare I would buy this hands down. Great game overall even if it lacked something in graphics. The fighting system could be a little less random and the game easier at the beginning but otherwise Great overall 4.5 stars!

Great Game, May 18, 2007

by Derek (Plymouth, MN USA)

I found this game to be very enjoyable to play for a variety of reasons.  This is a war and strategy game to the core.  I love being able to upgrade my ships components and upgrade my ships themselves.  I also enjoy the four factions of this game, lending it more variety.  This game is a trading and fighting game, much like Tradewinds, Tradewinds 2, and Tradewinds Legends.  The concept of the game is great, along with how it is very hard to have repetitive games.  But there are some things I don’t like about this game.  The main thing I don’t like is that there is a de facto time limit.  The game accurately simulates aging, so when your character reaches age 70, you need to retire soon.  The only other thing I didn’t like was the lack of a campaign.  If they had had a campaign and made the aging simulation optional, this game would be five stars for me.  But as it is, I give this game four stars.

Like most games, it takes time, but it's time well spent., May 06, 2007

by Graeme J (UK)

Smugglers 3 is the kind of game that The Sims was when it came out all those years ago. It takes little time to get into the game, and when you do, it is amazing. you can choose your path (good or bad) and there is an amazing amount of choice for flying your own ship and crew. Its one of those games that is easy to understand and easy to play, complete with the graphics and sounds that every good game has. I would recommend this game to anyone that likes addictive, adventurous and ultimately satisfying simulation war games.

Smugglers 3: An Inferior Version of Privateer, Apr 03, 2007

by David (Elizabethville)

Smugglers 3 is an incredibly poor version of Privateer (1993).

Privateer had an underlying sense of realism that Smugglers 3 just can’t capture.

In Privateer, players could maneuver their ships in tactical combat by using joy sticks or key pads. No such options are available in Smugglers. Combat is limited to choosing your distance from the enemy and deciding whether or not you want to fire any weapons. There are no dodging ships on your view screen. There are no crosshairs to center over an enemy vessel.

In Privateer, all damage to your ship had to be repaired. Star ports also charged landing fees for use of their facilities. Although the cost of docking fees and repairs was sometimes annoying, I think this added to the overall realism of the game.  I also liked the fact that in Privateer, a player could “walk” through a star port. No such option is available in Smugglers 3. Players in this game are simply given a text of options for businesses to visit.

Adictive and Fun!, Mar 05, 2007

by Victor S (Sparks, NV USA)

I have to say this game is one to have. It’s adictive yet fun and simple but will keep you on the edge of your seat. While playing you’ll get lost in the game. Caution if you play this game you should have spare time because you wont want to let it go!

Smugglers 3 Rules!!!, Mar 02, 2007

by Ruslan Voznyuk (West Springfield MA, USA)

Smugglers 3 is a very addictive space-strategy game and is definitely worth giving a try. The game consists of a galaxy with 25 star systems and over 75 planets which will surely keep anyone busy. Play as one of four factions and trade, fight, or complete missions to earn money, honors, and a good reputation. Buy new, more powerful ships and weapons and upgrades to take on any foe and conquer any planet.

The game has fair graphics and a rich story line which informs you of the factions in war or at peace, although with a few mistakes. The best thing about this game is that it doesn’t take forever to traverse between different star systems, although the traveling between planets depends on your engine upgrade. Lastly the battle sequences can get somewhat annoying and exhausting. The reason is because you have to choose weapons from a pull down menu, click a separate fire button, and click "OK" on a number of pop-up windows. In the end its a very enjoyable and recommendable game. "4.5"

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