Why Isn't There a Sequel?

EoC is the BEST PC game I have ever played and I can't find anything close to the level of game play, replay-ability, creativety and over all challenge. The closest I can relate would be the Mech Warrior series. I have tried a few flight/fighter sims but still have not found any game at this level.

Any recommendations?

Abandon all hope

You've played the original Independence War and Defiance campaigns, right? Make sure you've done that, then try a bunch of mods. Unfortunately there's nothing like the amazingly polished campaigns the games offered. There won't likely be an I-war3...at least not from Atari. The Epic mods are trying, but may be some time in development yet.

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