[Robsie]

I never played the original, but after trying the remake available on sourceforge, it is a very funny game, some of the alien encounters are frankly hilarious.

The combat part is very difficult though, especially on the beginning when you travel in hyperspace and encounter some of those nasty enemies with your near to be useless ships.
Later as you equip it a bit better you will stand more chances.

But fighting some of the robots (which race name eludes me) in the beginning from a hyperspace encounter s a nightmare.