This vs Ur-Quan Masters HD?

[Blitzwing]

This vs Ur-Quan Masters HD?

[Andreasrex1987]

is there a differance?

[CommanderLaserstrahl]

The HD version is so much better, yes. Google for it, it's free too. I don't understand, why they decided to release the old version. At least, they implemented the voiceovers from the 3DO version.

[Slim Jim's Popcorn]

Rel HD update as free dlc lol

[PorterWake]

No it isn't, just go get the HD version. Google it, download it, don't get the Steam versions. The HD one is the way to experience Star Control.

[Painsen]

The maker of the HD-Version is someone different, so i guess they dont had the rights to use it

[DizzieDawgie]

The HD version is also available for macOS and Unixes, while this one on Steam only supports Windows.

[Duke Blitzein]

Originally posted by Andreasrex1987:

is there a differance?

I just finished playing this. I've played Star Control II the PC version back in the 90s and The Uquan Masters HD version. There are some differences. This seems to set in it's native resolution. It has the voice acting from the 3DO version.

[Duke Blitzein]

Originally posted by Painsen:

The maker of the HD-Version is someone different, so i guess they dont had the rights to use it

The Uquan Masters is open source. That is why this is free.

[Jack Benny]

I prefer the pixels.

Ooh this gives me an idea though. instead of anti-aliasing like the HD version I believe does, generative AI can be used to make a real HD version now.

[Duke Blitzein]

Originally posted by Blitzwing:

This vs Ur-Quan Masters HD?

Pros and cons.
This, Cons:
- Old resolution

This, Pros:
Ur-Quan and Orz Fighters are the proper size and visible.

Ur-Quan Msters HD, Pros:
-You can customize between the 3D0 music or PC version
-Better resolution.

One of the most significant differences between this and the Ur-Quan Masters HD is in the Urquan Masters HD the planets have textures which allow you know what a planet is from beyond orbit.

[Mr.Psyker]

Originally posted by Jack Benny:

I prefer the pixels.

Ooh this gives me an idea though. instead of anti-aliasing like the HD version I believe does, generative AI can be used to make a real HD version now.

this is why i think they are promoting this over the HD version. The HD version already available is good and people should get it as well but this version is what got me thinking!

[ski_bumm]

This version includes the pixel art that the original devs used back in 1992/1994. It aligns with their original vision of the game when pixel art was king on the SNES, Genesis, and DOS.

I much prefer the pixel art personally. The Ur-Quan Masters is celebrated for its bright colours and unique alien + ship designs. I feel something is lost with the ‘smoothed over’ art of the ‘HD’ version is used.

Both versions exist for free on the internet - so play whichever one you prefer.

[gussmed]

Originally posted by Duke Blitzein:

The Uquan Masters is open source. That is why this is free.

Correction: The UrQuan Master is *open sauce*. You are *free* to enjoy the *dancing*.

[Techbane #FreeHK]

Originally posted by DizzieDawgie:

The HD version is also available for macOS and Unixes, while this one on Steam only supports Windows.

This one does also have Mac and Linux versions if you visit the Sourceforge page, they just... didn't... bother bringing them over to Steam with the Windows version??

[BikeMan]

The HD Version kills the charm of the original Art Style for me.