Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom PS1 box art

PlayStation · Simulation / Action

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreSimulation, Action
DeveloperOrigin Systems / Lion Entertainment, Inc
PublisherOrigin Systems
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesWing Commander
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom is a simulation game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Origin Systems / Lion Entertainment, Inc and published by Origin Systems. It blends simulation and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 40 PS1 simulation games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the Wing Commander series; on the PS1 you can also try Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger. The series also appears on other systems with Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (3DO) and Wing Commander (SNES).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom cheats & codes

6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lasers801E6A8C 03FC
Infinite IMREC Missiles801E6C08 0009
Infinite Decoys801E6AA0 0018
Infinite Fuel801E5A3C EE00
Infinite Stormfire80092C7C 0470
Infinite Energy (Break Point Code)80107F50 0000 80107F52 0000

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Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom walkthroughs & guides

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Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom FAQ

When did Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom come out on the PS1?

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom?

It was developed by Origin Systems / Lion Entertainment, Inc and published by Origin Systems.

Is Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom multiplayer?

No. Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom is a single-player game.

How long does Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom take to play?

As a simulation game, Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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