space exploration game wanted

[rotationvector]

Hello to everyone here.I would like to get some recommendations for a space sim that has these characteristics:1) primarily a sim that emphasizes space exploration (in contrast to economics and warfare)2) has a lot of worlds to explore. Something in excess of a thousand worlds.Now, I have played Noctis IV so you don't have to recommend that. A top-down view type game would be perfectly acceptable too.Thanks.

[sscadmin]

Here is two games that come to mind:http://spacesimcentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1746http://spacesimcentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=714

[Pinback]

No trading and no fighting.Space Engine.http://spaceengine.org/index/en/0-8and celestia http://www.shatters.net/celestia/

[rotationvector]

Thank you DarkOne and PINBACK.Space Engine looks particularly awesome. Unfortunately my notebook computer does not have the required graphics capability. *dreaming of buying a true gaming pc*

[Grimm]

You may also try Pioneer. As far as i know you will not encounter any combat in the actual build of the game if you don't want to. Orbiter is also a non-combat, non-trade game but learning to fly the spacecrafts can take some time.

[Torric]

How about Shores of Hazeron?You can play as explorer... if you don't mind that your helmsman sundives every other star you come across...^^

[SpaceRider]

Hi RotationVector,you might want to take a look on "Serpens Sector":[url]http://www.metalbeetle.com/spaceexploration/[/url] did not try it myself yet but it looks like an interesting space exploration and research game. It is Java-based and seems not to need a powerful graphics card.RegardsSpaceRider

[rotationvector]

Thank you Grimm, Torric and SpaceRider for your suggestions. I've taken a look at them all.Pioneer definitely looks promising. I may download it soon.

[Brianetta]

rotationvector wrote:
Pioneer definitely looks promising. I may download it soon.
Now is the time. Its development is advanced enough to give you a good handle on the game, but not so advanced that we can't take ideas on board. It's good. I'm proud to be on board.