Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander

Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander expands the strategic space combat formula of its predecessor by putting the player in command of a larger and more demanding military operation. Instead of simply chasing enemies across the stars, you must manage missions, resources, navigation and tactical decisions while dealing with an ongoing interstellar conflict. The game combines strategic planning with detailed ship operations, giving the player considerably more responsibility than a conventional arcade space shooter. Its text-heavy interface may look primitive today, but beneath it lies an ambitious simulation that asks you to think like a fleet commander. Krellan Commander is especially interesting for fans of early space strategy, offering a fascinating glimpse at a time when an entire galactic war could be simulated with menus, numbers and a keyboard.