Freedom Force is something of an anomaly in the Irrational universe. For a company whose games have tended to brood on the dark side (System Shock 2, The Lost, Thief, even Tribes Vengeance gets fairly grim at times) the wholesome nature of Silver Age comic heroes seems a bit at odds. The team's boundless creative energy and passion for their product was evident though and the first game became a hit with critics and gamers alike.