Star Command (1988) (2023)

Developer: Strategic Simulations, Doug Wood
Publisher: SNEG
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, text-driven tactical RPG where you manage a squad of custom star-troopers through turn-based encounters and exploration across a sprawling sci-fi universe.

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What players say

Players are overwhelmingly nostalgic about this 1988 RPG, praising its ambitious scope and the deep connection they feel with their custom-named crew. Newcomers find it dated and heavily reliant on the manual to even leave port, with a split on whether the repetitive gameplay holds up for long.

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