Star Saga: Two - The Clathran Menace

Star Saga: Two - The Clathran Menace
Developer(s)Masterplay Publishing
Publisher(s)Masterplay Publishing
Platform(s)Apple IIGS, Apple II, MS-DOS
Release1989

Star Saga: Two - The Clathran Menace is a video game released in 1989 by Masterplay Publishing for Apple II, Apple IIGS, and MS-DOS.

Gameplay

In this title, a gigantic armada of alien ships scours the galaxy, seeking to eliminate any and all sentient life. Players must quickly explore the accessible reaches of space, hoping to uncover technology with which to oppose this threat.

Reception

The second game is described as being more difficult than the first, due to frequent conflicts with the Clathran "Survey Line" which inexorably moves across the galaxy. It's also more linear, in that players are prevented from undertaking certain activities due to current game conditions.[1] Nonetheless, the Computer Gaming World review concludes, "Despite the few faults, Star Saga Two is a wonderfully written and produced game that can really glue you to the computer."[1] The editors of Game Player's PC Strategy Guide gave Star Saga Two their 1989 "Best PC Science Fiction Game" award. They wrote, "Although darker and more sinister in tone than its predecessor, Star Saga: Two is still a rollicking, all-stops-out space opera".[2]

Reviews

References

  1. ^ a b DeNardo, Vince; Lombardi, Chris (September 1989), "Star Saga II: Mankind Strikes Back", Computer Gaming World, vol. 63, pp. 36–37
  2. ^ "Game Player's First Annual PC Game Awards 1989". Game Player's PC Strategy Guide. 3 (2): 11, 12. March–April 1990.
  3. ^ "The Games Machine Issue 30".