What the fuck are you waiting for? Go play it. Both games in the series are legendary for their strategic gameplay, killer music, high-quality (for the time) graphics, Erol Fucking Otus doing the artwork with such graphics (hey, we needed a /tg/ link here), shockingly deep background, and endlessly entertaining multiplayer.
Their plots revolve around the struggle between the cultures of the known galaxy and the militant Ur-Quan Hierarchy of Battle Thralls. Star Control is a series of science fiction adventure video games developed by Toys for Bob, back when they did something other than make overpriced Happy Meal toys to scam children with. This wiki-page speaks with the voice and authority of the Ur-Quan!
Make sure your rose-tinted glasses are on nice and tight, and prepare for a lovely walk down nostalgia lane. This article or section is about something oldschool - and awesome.