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I first downloaded Starflight I... must have been 1999? Thirteen years after it came out.

I actually kinda liked the game for its story. And for a 1986 game, its user interface wasn't bad. Mice weren't common things yet in 1986 I guess. I wouldn't know, I only bought my first laptop in 2008.

Some fans have been trying to do a remake, but they kinda got stuck because trying to do too much, like making it 3D.

I'd actually be happy if they did a very modest upgrade. 32 bit tile graphics instead of the 8-bit of the original. Keep the view top down 2D. Enable using mouse to select crew for functions like communications, repair, medical and combat.

There is a charm to the old top down view, though I know many players want Starflight to play like Frontier Elite. Well, play Frontier Elite then and leave Starflight as top down.