Privateer 2: The Darkening vs Wing Commander: Prophecy vs Star Raiders vs Freelancer
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  Privateer 2: The Darkening |  Wing Commander: Prophecy |  Star Raiders |  Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 1996 | 1997 | 1980 | 2003 |
| Genres | Shooter, Simulator | Shooter, Simulator | Shooter, Simulator | Shooter, Simulator, Adventure |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS | PC (Microsoft Windows) | Atari 8-bit, Atari ST/STE, Atari 5200 | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Metacritic | — | 67 | 28 | 70 |
| User rating | 78% | 77% | 31% | 77% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | $5.99 GOG | — | $1.50$9.99 Steam | — |
| Discount | — | — | -85% | — |
| Lowest tracked | — | — | $7.99 | — |
| Developer | EA Manchester | Origin Systems | Atari | Digital Anvil |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts | Atari Corporation, Atari | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale | WaitMixed reviews — check gameplay first | SkipWeak reviews | WaitGood reviews — wait for a sale |
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