Underplayed Gems

Nukewar (1983)

Nukewar cover
Platforms
C64, Atari 8-bit, Apple II, VIC-20
Genres
Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

Nukewar feels like a sparse, brain-taxing puzzle of cold war logic on a Commodore 64.

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About

Released in 1983, *Nukewar* is a strategy title available on the Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, Apple II, and VIC-20. As an early entry in its genre for these systems, it offers players strategic gameplay without providing specific details on its mechanics or narrative content.

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