The mechanics are the same, but you perform actions with a graphical user interface instead of text commands. For example, you select the torpedo course with the cursor keys and select the sector to jump with a map. You can select the new coordinates with the cursor keys when moving inside the sector.
But this is not the best part. The real treasure is the addition of the fantastic graphics created for Star Trek 25th Anniversary, a beautiful rendering of the Enterprise bridge in pixel art. In short, you will play the strategy game inside the screen of the Enterprise bridge, with Kirk, Spock, Sulu, Chekov, Scott, and Uhura at their positions. If you want to fire torpedoes, you will ask Chekov, while to activate the warp engines, you will ask Sulu to lay in a course. Spock will give you the situation and many other suggestions, while Scott will take care of the ship's damages.
It's not all because you often hear the captain or the crew speaking with their actual voices. Most phrases have been recorded from Star Trek TV episodes.
This fangame is a true gem for Star Trek fans and all retro game addicts. You really can't miss it.
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