Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom is a 1996 space combat simulator for PC and PlayStation, known for its cinematic storytelling, featuring a large cast of real actors like Mark Hamill and Malcolm McDowell. Set after the Kilrathi war, the game follows retired Colonel Christopher "Maverick" Blair as he's pulled back into service to stop a new threat that could lead to civil war, with player choices impacting the branching narrative and ending. It was a major production, using extensive full-motion video (FMV) and requiring multiple CD-ROMS.
