Star Trek: Invasion

by Activision

Product Details

• ASIN: B00004TEXT
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Misc. Supplies
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,392 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

While Star Trek: Invasion never quite reaches the lofty heights of the Colony Wars games, it's still worth a look even if you're not a green-blooded trekker.

Set in the time line of the Next Generation TV and film series, Invasion has you cast in the role of a fighter pilot destined for a big part in the upcoming war against the Earth-bound Borg. The Borg is not the only Trek race to show up in here; the Cardassians, Klingons, and Bajorans are all along, too. Speaking of the Trek gang, actors Michael Dorn as Worf and Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard contribute good voice acting to an all-around solid production.

The visuals in Invasion are uniformly sharp and show an attention to detail that almost makes the old PlayStation beg for mercy. The planets, the ships, the explosions (especially the explosions!) are topnotch. The music, however, is painfully repetitive. Disturbingly, the controls in Invasion are way too sensitive for all but the most die-hard space jockeys. The Valkyrie space fighters often make too wide a turn, resulting in constant misfires and untimely deaths.

Perhaps because it is set in the more politically correct universe of Star Trek, Invasion does lack the Colony Wars games' level of intense, gritty combat, and its story isn't nearly as engaging. Yet, for a laser blast-filled journey into the final frontier, it's still a fun ride. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Lovely graphics push the PlayStation to its limits
• Excellent voice acting all around
• Easy to get into

Cons:

• Awkward controls
• Light story line doesn't compete with standout games in this genre
• Too few missions

Product Description

Typically, the battles in STAR TREK are reminiscent of naval campaigns, and STAR TREK: Invasion is no different. You must guide your ship and try to outmaneuver the opposition to create opportunities for torpedo shots. You must battle your way through more than 30 missions, using all of the skills and abilities at your disposal to get the job done. To complete all of the missions, you will have to demonstrate stealth, evasive tactics, and all-around combat skill. If you perform well under pressure you will be promoted and your ship will be upgraded. By the same token, poor performance will result in your unceremonious jettison into the cast expanse of outer space. As an added bonus, Michael Dorn (Lt. Worf) and Patrick Stewart (Capt. Picard) lend their voices to the game to give it the authenticity that Trekkies demand. It's up to you to protect the Federation from all threats in STAR TREK: Invasion.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy this game!, September 4, 2000

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"babydemon" (Dover, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Trek: Invasion (Misc. Supplies)

I was excited when I heard that there was going to be a Playstation game with a Star Trek theme and that excitement has not decreased over the past few days that I have been actually playing the game. If any of you have played the Playstation game Colony Wars you will recognize the influences of that game in Star Trek:Invasion. The gameplay is more or less the same as Colony Wars but with a Star Trek theme. You are given mission objectives such as engaging a Borg cube or protecting the Bajoran transport from the aliens bent on destroying it and that is just to name a few of the many missions in the game. Controlling your ship does take a little getting used to as the analog stick does have a 'hairy trigger' so to speak. But once you get past that little annoyance the game sucks you in and won't let you go. You will spend many sleepless nights trying to save your Federation freighters from the barage of phaser fire emitting from the banks of the enemy's ship.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, March 24, 2003

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Rose Palmertree (MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Trek: Invasion (Misc. Supplies)

Well let's start with the basics. Very good graphics for a Playstation game. The game play gets a little tedious after a while. It's just flying through space and blowing things up, over and over and over and over again. The music is so repetitious that I kept flying my Valkyrie into things just to die. But then again it can be fun if you're looking for a game with explosions and sometimes extremely difficult missions. For the most part the game is entertaining, but if you get stuck in a mission, you'll be stabbing pencils in your ears to get away from the musical scores in this game.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warp Factor 9, November 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Star Trek: Invasion (Misc. Supplies)

As a Star Trek fan I will admit a certain amount of bias in writing a review of this game but I can honestly say it was well worth the wait! I have been waiting for a long time for Playstation to market a Star Trek fighter game and I am very satisfied with Invasion. Manuverability and the realistic detail to ships and hazards are outstanding. Plus the cameos of Patrick Stewart and Michael Dorn (Capt. Picard and Commander Worf) were excellent additions to this game. All of the enimies proved challanging and versitile. I would definetly give this game 4 1/2-5 stars.