89%positive reviews
222 positive28 negative
What players say
Pros
Compelling story and strong voice acting
Good graphics for its time with fun side quests
Cons
No widescreen support
Crashes and profile corruption at times
Mixed
Some call it an underrated space sim classic, others say it is hard to run on modern PCs
System requirements
OS *: Windows 2000, XP & Vista
Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or better
Memory: 128MB minimum
Graphics: Direct3D w/ 16MB or better
DirectX®: DirectX version 6.0 or higher (included)
Hard Drive: 500MB Free
Sound: DirectX compliant
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy - your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon…
Ratings
- 80IGDB players12 ratings
- 70Critics1 reviews
- 75Overall13 scores
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