This must be one of the most overlooked games ever released under the Star Trek license. Why? Practically nobody has heard of it or mentions it - which is a shame. This is one of the most informative Star Trek games ever made. It provides tons of info on races, people, ships, technology, and the inner workings of starships. It includes video clips from every series (not every episode, just various clips), pictures, screen captures - you have to play it to understand how vast it is.
Of course, it doesn't include DS9's fifth season and beyond, or all of Voyager's first season, or anything from First Contact onward, because it was released in 1996. But for everything up to that point, it's packed with content - even predictions from the "All Good Things…" timeline.
Graphics: 3
Basic Federation console display. Pictures are crystal clear, video clips look great, and animations like the Picard Maneuver move smoothly. That's about it, though.
Music/Sound: 3
Not much beyond the occasional "Accessing" voice or click sounds. However, voices and music from the video clips are high quality.
Video: 5
I gave this a five because what's included looks great - even running on QuickTime 2.0. Remember, this is an informative game, not a graphics-heavy one. The clips enhance what you're reading about, and some are straight from the shows - like "Cause and Effect" (TNG) showing the Enterprise's nacelle explosion, or "Emissary" (DS9) showing the Borg battle.
Challenge: N/A
There is no challenge. You explore the database freely, reading and watching clips.
Replay Value: 4
You can revisit it again and again - watch Kirk and Sulu blow up the Bird of Prey over Earth as many times as you want. There's so much information, you won't get bored after just a week.
Overall: 4
Give the game a chance. It's not heart-pounding or puzzle-heavy, but it's packed with fascinating info. When I first bought it, it came with a gold CD (Premier Edition). I sent in the registration card and got a free Star Trek: Omnipedia hat - and a bonus blue CD that doubled the content! I'm not sure if they still offer that, but maybe they'll release a green CD updated to 2001 someday. If the rumors are true, it's worth watching for. This game is a fun experience and might even help you understand Temporal Time Distortions better!