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Freelancer
FreelancerExplore the vast Sirius sector and trade across planetary systems in this sci-fi space adventure.
Smuggler's Guild
Smuggler's GuildEmbark on three daring sci‑fi smuggling sagas in a turn‑based RPG
Overview
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Eight hundred years after mankind fled a war-torn Earth, descendants of the original colonization ships have built flourishing new societies in the distant Sirius sector. Divided among four distinct Houses—Liberty, Bretonia, Kusari, and Rheinland—these colonies trade, compete, and struggle for supremacy across a volatile frontier filled with valuable resources and hidden dangers. Players take on the role of a spacefarer navigating this sprawling, living universe. Engage in intense dogfights, establish profitable trade routes between star systems, and uncover a gripping science fiction narrative or carve your own path through the sandbox galaxy in single-player or multiplayer modes.

Smuggler's Guild is downloadable content for Smugglers V, offering three distinct story campaigns that plunge you into the shadowy world of interstellar contraband. From inheriting a risky legacy to seeking vengeance against pirate raiders, each tale delivers deep role‑playing choices and strategic turn‑based combat. Explore the hunt for Solomon McTavish's legendary treasure, navigate treacherous alliances, and shape your destiny in a richly detailed science‑fiction universe. Designed for single‑player immersion, the DLC expands the base game with fresh narratives, new ships, and challenging missions.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
CRPG
Best for
Sci-fi fans and space flight sim enthusiasts
RPG and sci‑fi strategy enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2003-03-04
2014-07-18
Specifications
developer
Digital Anvil
Niels Bauer Games
publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
Highcliffe Media Publishing
age rating
ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
70/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Immersive and living open-world galaxy to explore
  • Engaging blend of flight combat and economic trading
  • Compelling sci-fi narrative steeped in colonization lore
  • Robust multiplayer support for playing with others
  • Rich, varied storylines
  • Deep turn‑based strategy
  • High replay value with multiple endings
  • Adds substantial content to the base game
Cons
  • Dated graphics compared to modern space simulators
  • Can be difficult to find physical copies due to its age
  • Limited depth in faction management outside of combat and trade
  • Single‑player only
  • Requires Smugglers V base game
  • Limited to PC and Mac platforms
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