Star Control was (and still is) possibly the best
strategy game created.
Originally released for the
Mega Drive (
Sega Genesis) in 1991, it has
spawned a number of sequels.
It's a sci-fi wargame which pits the forces of The Alliance of Free
Stars against those of the predatory Ur-Quan Hierarchy. The Alliance
and Hierarchy each possess seven different types of warships. Each vessel
has its own manoeuvring and firing characteristics, plus a unique special power
that you can employ when circumstances dictate.
I wouldn't reckon it's still being made, but it's well worth getting the ROM.
Best use: lose hours to huge two player full game battles.
THE HIERARCHY
- Race: Ur-Quan
Ship: The Ur-Quan Dreadnought
- Race: Mycon
Ship: The Mycon Podship
- Race: Spathi
Ship: The Spathi Discriminator
- Race: Androsynth
Ship: The Androsynth Guardian
- Race: Vux (Very Ugly Xenoform)
Ship: The Vux Intruder
- Race: Ilwrath
Ship: The Ilwrath Avenger
- Race: Umgah
Ship: The Umgah Drone
THE ALLIANCE
- Race: Chenjesu
Ship: The Chenjesu Broodhome
- Race: Yehat
Ship: The Yehat Terminator
- Race: Mmrnmhrm
Ship: The Mmrnmhrm X-Form
- Race: Ariloulaleelay
Ship: The Ariloulaleelay Skiff
- Race: Syreen
Ship: The Syreen Penetrator
- Race: Earthling
Ship: The Earthling Cruiser
- Race: Shofixti
Ship: The Shofixti Scout
From the advice of Pseudo_Intellectual, I have noded info on the Alliance and
Hierarchy.
Update: Thanks Sudderth.