''Invasion Force'' is a science fiction action video game produced by the Tandy Corporation in June, 1979. Invasion Force was a

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game played real-time in the style of other

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games.

Gameplay

The player is in control of the USS Hephaestus and must make decisions to manage resources, such as fuel and ammunition, so the ship does not become stranded in space while fending off attacks from the Jovians. The game has 10 difficulty levels.

Reception

Glenn Mai reviewed ''Invasion Force'' in ''

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'' No. 36. Mai commented that "If you don't have a ''Star Trek'' game and want one, get ''Invasion Force''."

Reviews

*'' Moves'' #55, pp.31-32

References

External links

Review
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