Star Trek Games
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For over a couple of decades, Star Trek has captured a wide audience of science-fiction fans. From Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) to Enterprise, we have seen a wide range of possibilities like time travel, wormholes, strange beings, multiple planets and interesting technology. Aside from the multitude of movies, books, magazines, toys and collectible items inspired by the great vision of Gene Roddenberry, a large number of games have been created for fans worldwide.
Star Trek games seem to have originated in the late 1970’s. The phenomenon began with Star Trek: The Game in 1977. Players could travel through the universe, visit multiple planets and answer Star Trek trivia. Moving forward to the 1980’s, the first Star Trek Trivia game was created that challenged the fans of the original series. As time past by, technology improved and PC and video games took fans by storm. Titles including Star Trek Armada and Star Fleet Command were popular PC games that involved space combat and real-time strategy. Nintendo (NES), Sega Genesis and Gameboy also released their own comparable titles.
By the year 2000, there were a little over 20 PC games and over 15 video games available for Star Trek fans to enjoy, along with the first on-line game. Since then, the number of PC and video games continues to grow. What will Star Trek gaming have in store for us in the future? I look forward to the possibilities.
Check out the Star Trek games listed below. There is something for every fan to enjoy.
Star Trek Board Games
Star Trek Game
- Released in 1977, this was the first Star Trek board game available. Travel through the universe and explore many planets while answering thought provoking Star Trek trivia questions. The Next Generation (TNG) version of this game was released in 1985.
Star Trek Classic Trivia Game
- Released in 1985, this is the first trivia game for the original series. A newer edition was released in 2000 including TNG, Deep Space Nine and Voyager.
Star Trek 3D (Tri-D) Chess
- Inspired by the original series, the three board chess game standard rules were created by Andrew Bartmess in 1976.
Star Trek Customizable Card Game
- The first edition was released in 1994 under the name of Star Trek: The Next Generation Customizable Card game. The main goal is to earn 100 points by completing missions or objectives. In this edition, you are able to play the Federation, Klingons or Romulans. The 2nd edition released in 2002 includes Deep Space Nine and some rule variations to make the game easier to play.
Star Trek: The Role Playing Game
- The first Star Trek RPG was released in the 1980’s based on the original series. Since then, other variations have been designed and inspired by Deep Space Nine and TNG.
Some Star Trek PC Games
Star Trek: Hidden Evil (1996)
- An adventure game based on the Star Trek: Insurrection movie.
Star Trek New Worlds (1996)
- The first land-based Star Trek game focusing on colonization, mining resources and technology research. You get to choose to be aligned with the Federation, Klingons or Romulans.
Star Trek: Star Fleet Command (1999)
- Real-time ship to ship combat where you battle for galactic supremacy. The sequels were released in 2001 and 2002 respectively.
Star Trek: Klingon Academy (1999)
- An adventure game where you train to become a Klingon warrior and captain of your own ship.
Star Trek Armada (2000)
- Real-time strategy game where you can battle against 4 different races. A sequel was released in 2005.
Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force (2000)
- First-person shooter game where the crew of the Voyager is abducted by aliens and taken to a mysterious planet. Find your way to escape to win. A sequel (along with a new twist to the story) was released in 2002.
Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars (2000)
- Real-time strategy game where you control fleets, engage in missions and are capable of controlling up to six captains. This game had an interesting concept, but is known to have multiple game flaws and bugs.
Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Fallen (2000)
- A third-person action/adventure game based on the series.
Star Trek Conquest Online (2000)
- Online game that can be downloaded for free. An initial $10 registration fee is required to start playing the game though.
Star Trek Bridge Commander (2001)
- Play as the captain of your own starship. Inspired by TNG, give commands, make strategic manuevers , and manage different stations all from the captain’s chair.
Star Trek: Generations (2004)
- Adventure game based on the blockbuster movie.
Star Trek – The Next Generation: A Final Unity (2005)
- An adventure game filled with puzzle-solving and missions. Inspired by the TNG universe.
Upcoming Star Trek Games
Star Trek: Legacy
- Due to be released for the PC and Xbox 360 of September 2006, this real-time, three-dimensional tactical combat game will include all of the Star Trek TV series universe.
Massive On-line Star Trek Game (title unknown)
- This highly anticipated on-line game will encompass all the TV shows in the Star Trek universe. It is due to be released sometime in 2007.
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