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Epic is a first-person space flight simulation game released in 1992 for MS-DOS. Developed by Digital Image Design Ltd. and published by Ocean Software Ltd., the game is set in a science fiction universe where humanity's fleet must navigate through hostile alien territory to find a new home planet. The game combines elements of space flight, combat, and mission-based objectives within a structured campaign.

Players control a spacecraft from a cockpit view, tasked with completing specific missions across a series of levels. Each mission involves destroying assigned targets, such as enemy ships or installations, within a strict time limit to ensure the fleet's survival. The game progresses through eight distinct levels, which alternate between deep space environments and planetary surfaces, with two of these levels divided into separate phases. Progression is linear and mission-driven, with a primary focus on combat and navigation under time pressure.

The gameplay emphasizes graphical presentation, which was a noted technical aspect at the time of release. The experience is punctuated by numerous cutscenes that advance the narrative, accompanied by musical pieces from Holst's "The Planets" suite. The structured campaign consists of seven primary gameplay levels, with the mission design requiring players to successfully complete each objective to continue. The core systems involve piloting the spacecraft, managing weapons and targeting, and navigating through the designated areas to fulfill mission parameters before time expires.