Reach for the Stars (1983)
Genres:Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes:Science fiction, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:Reach for the Stars is a "spaceploitation" game. The player has the opportunity to name his civilization and those of his (up to three) AI opponents before he begins his attempt at galactic domination. The 2D galaxy map is marked only by planets and their names in few different colors. Also, there is no diplomacy and no player control over tactical combat.Show more
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Distant memories of tinkering at this game as a kid! Modern 4x games have such strong followings, it is a shame that we can't get more of the classics back in working order, would love to dive deeper into this as an adult!
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