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Lightspeed

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Simulator Strategy Action Science fiction

Lightspeed is a Simulator / Strategy game released on December 31, 1990 for PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS. A Space Action Simulator close the the moments and battle types of X-Wing and Wing Commander.

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December 31, 1990
Released 13044 days ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) DOS

About

A Space Action Simulator close the the moments and battle types of X-Wing and Wing Commander.

Storyline

The player must help recolonize the human race after the Earth's habitability is critically reduced by an ecological catastrophe. The entire human race is being housed in huge Conestoga-class colony ships, which are waiting for the player to secure at least one planet with an Earth-like environment and to also acquire enough material resources to ensure that the colony or colonies in question can build a fledgling industrial base as soon as possible.

The player is allowed limited time to accomplish this goal. In addition, the player must contend with the alien races living in the area that the player is exploring. The mission's success requires diplomacy to acquire allies and the elimination of races that may be potentially hostile to humanity. The player may also deem it necessary to destroy a friendly race in order to secure enough resources to successfully complete the objectives.

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Release Dates by Platform

DOS Worldwide
Dec 31, 1990
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Feb 15, 2024

Game Info

Developer
MPS Labs
Publisher
Atari, MicroProse Software, Inc.
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
Simulator Strategy
Themes
Action Science fiction

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English

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