Wing Commander IV The Price of Freedom is the spectacular Wing Commander III sequel with even more FMV sequences and a betrayal and civil war scenario. Mark Hamill and Malcolm McDowell in a cinematic space opera. The most expensive game production in video game history at the time. An FMV monument.
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Simulation1 player12+
Description
Origin Systems space combat simulation sequel, where Blair investigates phantom attacks between the Confederation and the Border Worlds Union. Created by Origin Systems and Electronic Arts, released in 1996 in the United States, Europe, France and Germany with multilingual versions under the Wing Commander IV The Price of Freedom title. Real-time 3D space combat with over forty missions on four discs, over twelve pilotable fighters, integrated FMV with moral choices and Mark Hamill, Malcolm McDowell and military orchestral soundtrack. European multilingual editions.
Wing Commander IV - The Price of Freedom review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,64 GB📅30/11/1997
Published by Electronic Arts
Wing Commander IV - The Price of Freedom (PS1) price, value & rarity
Is Wing Commander IV - The Price of Freedom still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to Origin's saga, Wing Commander IV - The Price of Freedom pushes the cinematic ambition further with Hollywood budget filmed sequences and a dark political plot of conspiracy. The 3D space battles stay snappy and the consequential narrative choices deepen the immersion. The console piloting and period video have aged, and the story takes precedence over the gameplay. A strong cinematic experience for fans of narrative space opera and retro space simulation.
