Classic Trek 80
Experience one of the top-rated Free games on the App Store, Classic Trek 80! Developed by the innovative team at Richard Loxley Ltd, this Adventure game provides a unique gaming experience like no other. With a content rating of 4+, it’s perfect for a wide range of players. Since its initial release on 26th January 2020, the game has seen numerous updates, with the latest version launched on 10th February 2020.
Are you a fan of Adventure, Strategy, or Entertainment games? Then Classic Trek 80 is right up your alley! You won’t be able to resist its appeal.
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How Much Does Classic Trek 80 Cost?
Good news! You can download Classic Trek 80 on your iOS device absolutely free!
Classic Trek 80 Release Date
Eager to know when Classic Trek 80 first graced the App Store? It was launched on 26th January 2020.
When Was Classic Trek 80 Last Updated?
The latest version of Classic Trek 80 was updated on 10th February 2020, ensuring a more enjoyable gaming experience for all players.
Where Can I Download Classic Trek 80?
To get started with Classic Trek 80, head over to the official Apple App Store.
A Glimpse into Classic Trek 80
In the early 1980s, these textual space adventures were very popular on home computers.
They were based on the various "Trek" games that had gone before them on mainframes and mini computers.
In this version you have 35 stardates to track down and eliminate 7 warbirds. You can move through the galaxy, perform short and long range scans, and then shoot using lasers or missiles. If you run low of energy or missiles you can dock with a starbase to recharge.
This is a loving recreation of the "Space War" BASIC program that ran on the Tandy/Radio Shack TRS-80.
The original version was distributed on the demo tape of the EACA Video Genie / System 80, which was a clone of the TRS-80 model 1 level II.
This app is a completely new creation that tries to re-create the game as accurately as possible (including all the quirks of the original!)
The game is free to play with no adverts. But if you like it, you can help support independent app development by buying one of the optional upgrades.
The upgrades are all for silly non-essential things, so if you don’t want to spend any money, feel free to just have fun with the complete game :-)
Please feel free to get in touch to let me know what you think. As a solo developer, it’s always nice to hear from people who like my work! – Richard
What’s New in the Latest Update?
Find out what’s new in the latest version of Classic Trek 80 updated on 10th February 2020:
I’ve fixed the game to be more accurate to the original:
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I had included a ‘bug’ in the 1980 version that meant you didn’t always start with 35 stardates. On closer inspection I saw that this was in fact a bug I had introduced myself as I hadn’t analysed the original game correctly. So that ‘bug’ is removed and you now always have 35 stardates at the start of the game, regardless of whether you’re playing the 1980 or 2020 version.
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When I fixed the stardate bug I noticed another actual bug in the original game that I hadn’t included. So I’ve now implemented that in the 1980 version, so it is as authentic as possible. The bug is to do with targeting of lasers – if you’d like to know more, see the "Spoilers" section in the Help pages.
People also told me they didn’t notice the additional instructions I’d written, and only saw the original brief in-game instructions. So I’ve added a menu item for "Instructions" before "Start new game" to make it more obvious when you first start playing.
Thanks for all your kind messages, it’s lovely that so many people are as fond of this old game as I am! Richard
User Reviews on Classic Trek 80
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This game was the magnum opus back in the day.
We love this game! Its one of our all time favorites! It somehow makes us feel like Im traversing the galaxy on a seek and destroy mission. Despite its low end graphics we find it to be very fun and engaging. A must play for any retro game lover!
We originally played it on a Burroughs mainframe in the early 70s. History is worth preserving.
Awesome game. We fully agree that you should try to figure out how the game moves work without reading the advanced instructions. Made it so much more enjoyable. Thanks for putting in the time to develop!
We grew up on the Texas gulf coast in the mid 1970s, a son of a NASA contractor. We remember playing a similar game on our dads computer prior to the Tandy game system, and the version you have masterfully recreated. We recall some differences in movement commands, but the same basic game. We also remember spending hours as a child, and the excitement when we finally beat the game the first time. Thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory. We look forward to spending time again (much older kid now) solving the puzzles this game provides.
Pretty good recreation. What would be nice to see would a additional ability to recreate other versions of the game (like the original 1971 edition, its original HP BASIC source code is readily available, Super Star Trek or BSD Trek, a C version which is still available in the Debian repos and was converted to macOS) with the same TRS aesthetic.
One of the best games ever. Yes its basic, the graphics are simple + and you will feel like you back on your TRS80. We bought the full version just to say thanks to the developer. Hours of simple fun.
We took the developers suggestion to treat it as a puzzle, having not played the original. Its been fun puzzling through the operations. That said, we’ve played games of its type in the past and can see an authentic experience for those wishing to revisit the original. Have fun!
We originally played a version using a Decwriter, connected to a mainframe with a 300 baud acoustic modem! Our only improvement idea for this version is to make the keypad area larger. Our fat fingers on the small phone screen can tap the wrong number easily. :D.
Solid effort. Good game. Nice remake of a classic. If youre into retro, grab this one. And you cant beat the price!