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Arguably the best Star Trek adventure game ever made until Interplay's 25th
Anniversary, this Simon & Schuster text game is actually stronger than its
better-known sequel, The Kobayashi Alternative, because it has better puzzles, more
interesting plot, and authentic characters (especially the cynical comments from
Bones). As Captain Kirk, explore the Promethean's planet to find food source lest
your crew starve to death. The game's interface is functional and does a good job
of mimicking the Enterprise's bridge: the screen is divided into Text window (where
text appears), Kirk window (where you type commands), Status window (including the
ship's location and destination), and Conversation window (which pops up when a
character addresses you, with different colors for each character). Overall, it's a
fun game recommended for all Star Trek fans - but beware of several time-limit
puzzles and ignoring the Prime Directive! |
