When comparing Gate 88 vs The Ur-Quan Masters, the Slant community recommends The Ur-Quan Masters for most people. In the question“What are the best thrust-vector 2D space games?” The Ur-Quan Masters is ranked 1st while Gate 88 is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose The Ur-Quan Masters is:
Many species to meet and learn of, each with their own personality, history and goals. Could they help you? That is for you to find out.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Multiplayer alliances
Alliances can be established between players, however they can be broken at any time. This adds depth to gameplay, and helps make each game feel unique.
Pro Great story
Many species to meet and learn of, each with their own personality, history and goals. Could they help you? That is for you to find out.
Pro A vast universe to explore
With hundreds of stars, each with many planets, some of them with a surface that can be landed on, some of those harboring life, some of which is even intelligent, there are always places to visit and "people" to talk to.
Cons
Con Discontinued support
The developer seems to have moved on from Gate 88. The latest update on their website was March of 2005.