Other documentation that shipped with No Regret, outlined the specific parameters of various weapon or munitions, while a mock hardcopy newspaper of the future served to maintain the suspension of disbelief and offer subtle gaming hints. All of these commands were highlighted on a large reference card that could be placed beside the player for easy reference. In addition to using keyboard commands, joystick (as bizarre as that may seem) and gamepad options were also available. This well thought-out balance let the player experience in-depth game-play without becoming distracted by an overwhelming number of movement options or key combos. A variety of key combinations allowed for the effective navigation of each environment without making things overly complex. In the process of playing through all ten settings, which range from space freighters to massive industrial complexes, the ingenuity of the games keyboard command scheme became readily apparent. Despite this lack of star power, the use of the FMV clips added value to the game play and served to immerse the player in the world of the “Silencer.” Let’s Get It On! The acting was well done, but no big name FMV actors of the era, like Malcolm MacDowell or Mark Hamill made an appearance. These short sequences often punctuated missions to provide the player with intelligence updates, hints or access codes. Cutscenes just didn’t take place between missions, several also occurred during the in-game action. Like other games at the time, No Regret followed a standard intro, gameplay and full-motion video (FMV) cut-scene formula, but it was done very well.
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Added touches, such as allowing the player to access scout droids or gun turrets, kept the action fresh and allowed for many missions to be accomplished in a variety of different ways. Setting enemies on fire, freezing them, or turning hapless troopers into puddles of goo just never seemed to get old. No Regret also added to the number of weapons in the already jam-packed Crusader arsenal, which included sub-machine guns, rocket launchers, micro-wave broilers, Bouncing Betties, det packs and autonomous robot spider mines.
#GAMES LIKE CRUSADER NO REMORSE SERIES#
This second installment in the series featured enhanced combat maneuvers, such as the forward roll, which added to an already impressive repertoire of tactical possibilities. Sticking with the same basic engine as the original Crusader, this game followed the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy and worked to provide the player with a familiar interface to explore 10 sprawling, multi-level environments. Like No Remorse, No Regret was a third person shooter that required the player to use a mix of strategy, cunning and good ‘ole brute force to achieve his goals. These tie-ins and even some cleverly recycled dialogue from Star Wars worked to hold the interest of the player and make the experience more enjoyable. For instance, the game uses the same calendar system as in Wing Commander and a newspaper article in the game mentions SHODAN and the disaster that took place at Citadel Station which was the setting for System Shock 1. While some of the designers denied that the Crusader universe shared a common lineage with other Origin Systems titles, such as Wing Commander and System Shock, there does appear to be some loose connections. While No Remorse established the backdrop for the action, No Regret allowed the game designers to develop various aspects of the Crusader universe in greater detail. Unfortunately, for the evil leaders of the WEC, our hero decides to work with the resistance to exact his own form of run-and-gun justice against his former employer. This sudden change of heart greatly disappoints the leaders of the WEC and he is slated for termination.
The “silencer” at the centre of the Crusader series turns against the regime when he refuses an order to kill innocent civilians. The soldiers in the game are known as “silencers” because they systematically eliminate rebels and those who dare speak out against the corrupt WEC regime. The two games in the Crusader series (No Remorse and No Regret) pit a renegade soldier against a corrupt and brutal empire…err… I mean government, known as the World Economic Consortium (WEC). This game remains a true classic in the world of isometric tactical combat and even now, more than a decade later, many players are still discovering the fun of this venerable title.
#GAMES LIKE CRUSADER NO REMORSE PC#
By Andy Mills, 20 July 2012 Back in 1996, I spent weeks playing one of the last great PC games of the DOS era – Crusader: No Regret.
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