Star Control II

November 17, 1992 Toys for Bob Accolade
Simulator Strategy Adventure Indie
Linux PC 3DO Mac DOS
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Star Control II, the sequel to the original Star Control, is a space adventure game that features role-playing elements alongside a 2D space ship melee combat system. The player assumes the role of The Captain of a single starship wandering a detailed environment of solar systems, gradually gathering information and resources in order to defeat a mysterious and implacable enemy.
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Release Date November 17, 1992
Developer Toys for Bob
Publisher Accolade
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Science fiction
Star Control II

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