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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Starship Bridge Simulator

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Command a Federation starship bridge to complete combat training missions against Klingons and manage ship systems.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Starship Bridge Simulator was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995 by Interplay, the same year as the original PC version.

About Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Starship Bridge Simulator

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Starship Bridge Simulator is a Super Nintendo title that predates a later, more familiar computer release. The core objective involves passing the space combat portion of a Starfleet training program, a process that places the player in various hazardous scenarios.

Gameplay unfolds from the perspective of a starship bridge, with five different vessels available. The visual presentation utilizes polygon graphics to depict encounters, which include combat with Klingons and managing ship repairs. Players are expected to adhere to Starfleet regulations while navigating these challenges.

The experience includes quick missions that recreate sequences from Star Trek films. Context for the in-game universe is provided within the software itself, framing the simulated training exercises.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Starship Bridge Simulator Screenshots

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Title Screen
Introductory Dialog
Main Menu
Starfleet Academy
Federation Disclaimer regarding aggressive actions
Several different starships to simulate, with different capabilities
The Lecture Hall is where new concepts are introduced to the player
The classroom screen; where mission briefings & debriefings take place along with Q&A from the class
The dorm room of a starfleet cadet. Keep it tidy!
The Lounge. No alcohol means that future captains will end up drinking weak tea or strange blue liquids...
Different starship stations are selectable from this menu
The navigation menu, which will change with every mission