Cosmic Patrol
Cosmic Patrol is a first-person space combat game programmed by Jake Commander for the TRS-80 Model I and III, published by Instant Software in 1980.[1] In Cosmic Patrol the player pilots a one-man Terran fighter to destroy the invading Quelons.[2] The game is very similar to the 1978 Magnavox Odyssey² cartridge Cosmic Conflict!.[1]
| Cosmic Patrol | |
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| Publisher(s) | Instant Software |
| Programmer(s) | Jake Commander |
| Platform(s) | TRS-80 |
| Release | 1980 |
| Genre(s) | Space combat simulator |
Reception
Jon Mishcon reviewed Cosmic Patrol in The Space Gamer No. 34.[2] Mishcon commented that "If you're really into video arcade, this is a good shoot-em-up. But it's doubtful you'd spend [the price] to master this at an arcade."[2]
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References
- Reed, Matthew. "Cosmic Patrol". TRS-80.org.
- Mishcon, Jon (December 1980). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games (34): 35.
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