Galaxy (video game) explained

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]

Contents

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.

Reception

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."

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Notes and References

  1. Jan–Feb 1982. Galaxy: Designer's Notes. 2. Computer Gaming World. 1.
  2. Webster. Bruce. Bruce Webster. September 1980. Featured Review: Galactic Empires. The Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games. 31. 14–15.
  3. Holm . Dana . March 1983 . Capsule Reviews. The Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games. 61. 41.
  4. Web site: Tandy/Radio Shack Book:: 80 Micro's Review Guide 1st Edition (1983)(Wayne Green Inc) . 1983 .