Emulation of Reach for the Stars for PC

Australia, 2000

Videogame

Reach for the Stars is a re-released and updated version of the DOS era game of the same name, the earliest example of a game in the 4X genre. The player starts off in a single planetary system and must eventually create and run an interstellar empire. In typical 4X style, this is done by exploring the universe around the player, expanding by claiming new territory, exploiting any resources in the area and exterminating any opponents along the way. The re-release features updated graphics and new scenarios for the player.

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Credits

developer

Strategic Studies Group

publisher

Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Production places
Australia
Production dates
2000

Appears in

Group of items

Play It Again II: Games Collection

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

ARC000106-3

Subject category

Game

Object Types

Computer game/Game

Emulation file/Computer game/Game

Materials

CD-ROM videogame. CD-ROM, CD case insert, CD jewel case, licence agreement and manual in cardboard box

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