20 Best Sci-Fi Video Games Of All Time

Wing Commander is widely revered as one of the greatest space combat games of all time and is what made Chris Crawford a legend of the industry.

The games plot progression is dependent on the players success or failure of certain missions. Going above the call of duty can mean players are awarded medals and can be promoted in rank at regular intervals. If the player performs well enough, they can lead a strike against the enemy Kilrathi’s High Command starbase.

But it was not just the gameplay and success of Wing Commander that gave it such an amazing reputation. The development and legacy of the game had a major impact on the gaming industry as a whole.

For starters, the game was five times more expensive than any other game on the market, resulting in other publishers matching its production value in order to compete. This created a more conservative approach to game development, as big budget games needed to be an assured hit in order to be profitable.

While many fans may be sceptical of Crawford’s handling of Star Citizen, it's his success with Wing Commander that helps them keep the faith in him.