Escape Velocity Override

Pros: great gameplay, realistic, fun, tons of options, you can make your own game
Cons: no pc support, plug-ins may cause conflicts

So many choices

The object and basis of this space action game is entirely what you make of it. Whatever you decide to do later you start out with a small ship without weapons. A skillful pilot can buy a small blaster and jump right in,...

Pros: Good Graphics, almost unlimited playability
Cons: A little slow to start, sometimes, can get repetitive

Three years ago, my desk consisted of the usual boyish clutter...

... and a Mac.

Yes, that's right. A Mac. I loved my Mac.

But I had tried to go for the bargain and bought a Mac on the verge of obsolescence. And sure...

Pros: take over the world with your spaceship
Cons: can get boring

Always offering a large number of wonderful games for Mac computers, Ambrosia strikes again with Escape Velocity Override.

Escape Velocity Override is quite an interesting game. It is the update to the original Ambrosia game, Escape Velocity....

Pros: Great gameplay, good action
Cons: None

Long ago, in the days of college, I purchased a license for what I believed to be the finest game for Macintosh, Escape Velocity. Ambrosia Software's epic was one of my favorite pastimes for about 2 years. In fact, I attribute the inordinate amount of...

Pros: Low cost, shareware (free trial), loads of fun, low requirements
Cons: Shareware (not the best quality game), no multiplayer, outdated graphics

I first played Escape Velocity (the original) several years ago. The sequel (Escape Velocity: Override) was essentially the same game only different content (weapons, universe, storyline). The first was more exciting only because it was a new thing,...

Pros: Numerous ships, systems and upgrades, plug in capabilities
Cons: Perhaps too many choices

This is a truly excellent game. From the beginning, the game is what you make it out to be. Do you want to trade goods or run missions, or both? Later on, you can start to choose allegiances to one or more of several different factions, each with...

Pros: Unlimitted amount of gameplay, ability to make plug-ins, smooth animation, the list goes on...
Cons: If you're running an old mac, well, good luck.

Escape Velocity Override is definitely one of the best games (shareware and commercial) out on any platform. Combining a lot of action and strategy, Ambrosia has come out with yet another hit.

THE GOOD: There are several particular parts to...

Pros: Endless possibilities in game
Cons: Dated graphics, no multiplayer

Escape Velocity Override is easily the best piece of Macintosh shareware in existence. It is a space action game, with some strategy to boot. In it you pilot your ship and run missions, make trade routes, battle with foes, or plunder ships. The freedom...

Pros: Free Will Of What To Do, Storylines are Immersive, Game Is Huge
Cons: Kind Of dull and Hard at the Beginning

Choices, choices, choices that is what this game is all about. EV Override is the sequel to the marvelous Escape Velocity for the Macintosh. This one features a universe five times the size of the original (It's huge) and 6 governments that you could...

Pros: Affordable, high replay value, lots of 3rd party add-ons
Cons: no multiplayer

Escape Velocity Override is a wonderful improvement over the original Escape Velocity. The universe is significantly larger, with many more missions and trade routes available. It has strong replay value, especially since 3rd party add-ons are...

Pros: Amazing replay value, good graphics, does not take a fast computer
Cons: Size of the download

The game is amazing! Combining elements of strategy, financial know-how, space shoot-em-ups and exploration, the game has it all.

In the beginning of the game, you start off as a lone pilot, with a pretty crappy semi-obsolete shuttle. As you...

Pros: Fun, expandable, enjoyable, interesting
Cons: $25 shareware fee

1996
Escape Velocity, a groundbreaking Macintosh game is released by Ambrosia.

1997
I fall in love with EV, and its extensive "plugin" library.

1998
EV: Override, the prequel to EV is released.

2000
...

Pros: Addictive, interactive, easy to play, realistic
Cons: Addictive, kinda slow and repetitious at times.

Overide is actually a sequal, but it starts a lot like the original. You have just enough money to buy a shuttle, and go space exploring. In this one, however, there seem to be more pirates. Not such a bad thing, just hire an escort or two - if your real...

Pros: Compelling, Expandable,
Cons: Bland Interface, Can Get Boring(especially after a year of play)

Ok. I'll admit it: I'm a bit compulsive. I cannot drop a task until it is finished.
So when I first downloaded EV Override, I became immediately obsessed with completing each mission... Obsessed with exploring the galaxy... Obsessed with...

Pros: You can do almost anything, game is very deep
Cons: The game never ends.

This is a great role playing game. The originality is awesome, and the concept is cool. You are a pilot in the milky way galaxy, you start with a lowly shuttle. You can ferry passengers to other planets, move cargo around. Or join an evil band of...