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space flight simulation game
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
By Interplay Entertainment, released 1 Jan 1997
- personal computer
- Microsoft Windows
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is a space flight simulation from Interplay Entertainment, built around training missions for aspiring Starfleet cadets. Its store description lists over 25 missions, ranging from combat scenarios to simulations based on Star Trek events, and 30 starships including Klingon and Romulan vessels. Captain Kirk, Commander Chekov, and Captain Sulu are described as providing instruction and inspiration, with filmed footage of original Star Trek actors also noted. The game is presented as an action and flight simulator. Its listed features include single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and Family Sharing. Platforms listed are personal computer, Windows, and Classic Mac OS, while Steam lists Windows. Interplay Entertainment is both the developer and publisher. The year information gives 1997, and the listed release date is May 8, 2015.
What players like, and what they don't
- Over 25 training missions
- 30 listed starships
- Features filmed footage of original actors
- Single-player, multiplayer, and co-op
- Steam platform listing is Windows
- Classic Mac OS and Windows are the other listed platforms
Who it suits
It suits Star Trek fans interested in a flight simulator framed as cadet training. Players looking for missions featuring multiple starships and options for multiplayer or co-op may also find it relevant.
Starfleet Academy centers on cadet missions, starship simulations, and appearances by original Star Trek actors. It lists multiplayer and co-op alongside single-player, though Steam lists only Windows.
