Roadwar Europa is a 1987 video game designed by Jeffrey Johnson, developed by George MacDonald,[citation needed] and published by Strategic Simulations. The game was released for Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and DOS. The game is a sequel to the 1986 video game Roadwar 2000, which was also published by Strategic Simulations.
| Roadwar Europa | |
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| Developer(s) |
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| Publisher(s) | Strategic Simulations |
| Designer(s) | Jeffrey Johnson |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS |
| Release | 1987 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
Roadwar Europa is a game in which the player leads of a band of road warriors who drive across Europe to find atom bombs armed by terrorists.[1]
Reception edit
| Publication | Score |
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| Computer Gaming World |    [2] |
SSI sold 18,765 copies of Roadwar Europa in North America.[3]
Antic in 1988 stated "I loved the original version of this game and I love this sequel," citing its "simple and hypnotic" game play, user interface with both simple and complex options, and lack of copy protection.[4] In the 1992 and 1994 surveys Computer Gaming World gave the title two-plus stars of five, calling it "Quite entertaining when originally released, but its graphics have rendered it obsolescent".[5][2]
Robbie Robberson reviewed Roadwar Europa in Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer No. 81.[1] Robberson commented that "In short, the Roadwar series is an example of a good idea that is short circuited by its components. If Strategic Simulations, Inc. can release these games with a better and quicker combat routine, or better yet, reduce the incidence of combat, these games would be a required addition to every serious computer gamer's library. As of now, they are simply entertaining in the short run, and tedious in the long."[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Robberson, Robbie (1987). "Mad Max' USA / European Tour". Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer (81). Diverse Talents, Incorporated: 42–43.
- ^ a b Brooks, M. Evan (May 1994). "Never Trust A Gazfluvian Flingschnogger!". Computer Gaming World. pp. 42–58.
- ^ Maher, Jimmy (2016-03-18). "Opening the Gold Box, Part 3: From Tabletop to Desktop". The Digital Antiquarian. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ Panak, Steve (May 1988). "New ST Entertainments / From dungeons to outer space". Antic. Vol. 7, no. 1.
- ^ Brooks, M. Evan (November 1992). "Strategy & Wargames: The Future (2000-....)". Computer Gaming World. p. 99. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
External links edit
- Roadwar Europa at MobyGames
- Roadwar Europa at Atari Mania
- Review in Atari Explorer