Underplayed Gems

War (1983)

War cover
Platforms
C64, Atari 8-bit
Where to get it
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How it feels

Playing War feels like a slow, deliberate simulation of military command on early home computers, with a minimalist and austere presentation.

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About

Released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 and Atari 8-bit systems, *War* presents an early title within the war simulation genre. This game allows players to engage with military scenarios on these classic home computers of that era.

Screenshots

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