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action game
Star Control
By Toys for Bob, released 1 Jan 1990
- Microsoft Windows
- ZX Spectrum
- macOS
- DOS
- Commodore 64
- Amstrad CPC
- space opera video game
What it is
Star Control is a space-adventure game collection from Toys for Bob, released in 1990. The pack includes Star Control and Star Control II, pairing fleet command against the Ur-Quan Hierarchy with a later adventure centered on the Vindicator, a ship that can be upgraded with modules. Players can discover stars, explore worlds, encounter alien races and wage wars. The supplied description also highlights humor and plot twists. Listed Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP and shared-screen PvP, as well as Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together and Family Sharing. The listed platform range includes Windows, ZX Spectrum, macOS, DOS, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC; the Steam platform listing specifies Windows. The entry identifies Stardock Entertainment as publisher and lists Action, Adventure, Indie and Strategy among its Steam genres.
What players like, and what they don't
- Pack includes two Star Control games
- Vindicator upgrades use ship modules
- Multiplayer and shared-screen PvP
- Platforms include Windows, macOS and DOS
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows only
Who it suits
It suits players drawn to space exploration, alien encounters and ship upgrades, as well as those interested in fleet combat. The listed multiplayer and shared-screen PvP features may interest players looking for competitive play.
Star Control brings together two space-adventure games, with exploration and ship upgrades alongside conflict with alien forces. It includes multiplayer and PvP features, while the Steam platform listing names Windows.
