Starfury got mentioned in Computer Gaming World! It was just a 2 paragraph blurb on page 54 in their "Outta Sight" article, but hey, it's something! (outta sight as in, "thing's you haven't seen") So, will I get in trouble if I quote the article? Surely not...
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SPREAD THE WORD: In the swirling maelstrom of compuer gaming trends, few markets remain as staid as the 4x genre. Developer Malfador Machinations knows this; it has struck gold four times over with the cult classic
Space Empires series. In it's latest incarnation, the franchise boldly ventures into unknown territory: an RPG. Rather than control entire galaxies, as in previous installments, interstellar conquistadores command a lone ship, pursing (editor's note: their typo, not mine.
) the path of pirate, merchant, or mercenary. Is this the next
Freelancer?
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BEST UNHEARD: In space, no one can hear you squeal with girlish delight. Sold only Online in Shrapnel Games' virtual store, the unwashed masses could easily overlook this sweet-looking game. Return customers might not appreciate the change of pace either...look what a sweeping makeover did for
Master of Orion 3. As the game is still in beta stage, it's too soon to tell if
Starfury will wind up rocketing to success or suck like a black hole."
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A small screenshot was included, along with a release date listed as July 2003.