| Galaxy | |
| Developer: | Microcomputer Games |
| Publisher: | Powersoft Avalon Hill |
| Genre: | Simulation, strategy |
| Platforms: | Apple II, Atari 8-bit, PET, Commodore 64, IBM PC, FM-7, TI-99/4A |
| Designer: | Thomas Cleaver |
Galaxy is a 1981 video game published by Avalon Hill and developed by Microcomputer Games for the Apple II, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit computers, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM PC compatibles, FM-7, and TI-99/4A. It was originally published as Galactic Empires by Powersoft in 1979.[1]
Galaxy is a strategy game for up to 20 players, in which the object is to conquer the most planets within a number of turns as chosen by the players before the game starts.
Bruce Webster reviewed Galactic Empires in The Space Gamer No. 31.[2] Webster commented that "It is one of the five best computer games and easily the best multi-player computer game I've ever seen."
Dana Holm reviewed Galaxy in The Space Gamer No. 61.[3] Holm commented that "In the multi-player computer games market, there are not that many games. This is a welcome addition to that collection."