Starsiege Tribes is developed by Dynamix. For those interested in multiplayer online games, this is the right choice. The PC game offers a number of single player missions that are effective in preparing the player for multiplayer online gameplay. The graphics and sound quality are good.
| Overview | Rating  |
Dynamix and Sierra Entertainment have done pretty well with this first-person action-packed game. Kudos to the developers; Starsiege Tribes is one of the most popular multiplayer online games.
For those interested in multiplayer gaming activities, Starsiege Tribes is a wonderful experience. Its multiple player option is a pluspoint for online gamers. The PC game offers great gameplay. You can select a number of weapons and equipment for different missions. Players can effectively gain experience from its single player based missions, which can prepare them well for online play. The visual effects are good with impressive landscapes. It also includes options for multiplayer customization.
| Gameplay | Rating |
Starsiege Tribes is a first-person squad-based action game, where players can participate in team battles against one or more rival clans. The player has to destroy enemy bases, grab and defend specific spots on the maps provided in the PC game. Starsiege Tribes includes around 40 maps. The bases are scattered on each map.
Choice of weapons and equipment are many. You can select light, medium, or heavy armor, and you will be provided with relevant weapons. You must be very careful in long-distance combats however, as the weapons in Starsiege Tribes offer firing options at relatively short distances.
The player can repair his equipment kits, fix his damaged consoles, and energy stations. Various types of consoles can change his armor and weapons configurations. You have three choices of aircrafts - scout, medium, and heavy. The single player scout craft has great speed and explosive rockets. Larger crafts can accommodate more players for long-range mass attacks. There are a number of training missions available for players to get more experience.
| Graphics | Rating  |
The PC game incorporates excellent 3D graphics. The landscapes on the maps look great with hills and open spaces. The base stations can be clearly spotted on the maps. Graphics are not so great however, in terms of character design. Multiplayer modes can be customized, but not the single player mode. This can disappoint those who want to play solo.
| Sound | Rating |
The audio quality is not that good. The words describing the script are barely clear enough. But at least it is audible. You can understand the voice commands. I think that is okay since this is what is ultimately required in this action game. You can do away with the sound though if necessary.
| System Requirements | Rating  |
Starsiege Tribes can be played even on Windows 95, 98 and Windows NT. You need a processor of Pentium 166. The RAM can be as minimal as 32MB. The PC game requires just 2MB of video memory. All you need is 3D Graphics Card and DirectSound compatible sound cards.