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SubSpace

by Burst Studios·published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment

1 July 1997Kids to Adults14
PCLinuxWindows

Reader score

7.4/ 10

18 votes

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About

Choose from 8 ships, each with different handling and weaponry characteristics. Fly with up to 250 other players simultaneously, fighting for points, a good win/loss ratio, and the respect of your peers.

Subspace is divided into "Zones" which provide different game types. You can join in on these games at any time. Some zones run "Capture the Flag" style games, others "Soccer" style, where players must compete over a ball, with their object to reach 10 goals for their team first. The most popular variant, however, is "Chaos", where literally anything goes. Kill or be killed.

Offering unique multiplayer gaming based on a beautifully simple game concept, Subspace incorporates the best elements of online gaming into one package. A variety of different game styles, team or solo play, IRC-style chat, and infinite re-playability are only some of its many virtues.

What started as a project to test the viability of a massive multiplayer environment with commercial backing quickly became one of the most entertaining and popular multiplayer games available.

Ways to play

Modes

MultiplayerMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Languages

2 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English—
Russian——

Game details

Business Model

Free (initially commercial)

Supported Systems/Models

x86 (32-bit)

Media Type

CD-ROM, Download

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Gamepad, Keyboard

Gamepads Supported

Xbox One/Series Wireless Controller

Multiplayer Options

Internet

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. RAM Required

12 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 3

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

2X (300 KB/s)

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Also known as

Continuum — Freeware remake and continuation

Subspace Continuum — Updated title, 2015 rerelease

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Facts

Developer

Burst Studios

Released

1 July 1997

Platforms

PCLinuxWindows

Age ratings

ESRBKids to Adults

Standing

Top 94% by visits

Tags

Top-downArcadeShooterSci-fi / futuristic