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From: paulg@frith.uucp (Gregory R Paul)
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Subject: Re: Reach For The Stars
Keywords: whoopee, dooby dooby wop
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Date: 24 Aug 90 21:10:09 GMT
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In article <4622@uqcspe.cs.uq.oz.au> angst@batserver.cs.uq.oz.au writes:
>Anybody remeber the classic space strategy game "Reach For The Stars" ?  I had
>a copy on my C64 (I had a PET 4016 before that!) but there were also versions
>for the "others".
>
>Is there a version for the Amiga ?  A similar game (1) ?  I can't remember who
>made it.
>
>Angst
>
>
>(1)  RFTS is a game played between four people (usually you and three computer
>     players).  You are a space lord/tyrant who wants to build an empire.  You
>     have to keep the population happy on your various plantes, build more
>     colonies and fight battles with the other Emperors.  Excellent game.


   I have RFTS for my Amiga and have had it for a while now.  I wasn't all
that impressed with it.  It was fun to play with for a little while, but
I didn't feel much flavor of competition and there wasn't enough variety
in the game to keep my interest long.



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