''Galactic Adventures'' is a

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published in 1982 by Strategic Simulations for the

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and

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Gameplay

''Galactic Adventures'' is an adventure game using the graphics and combat system from ''

Galactic Gladiators ''Galactic Gladiators'' is a 1982 computer wargame published by Strategic Simulations for the Apple II and IBM PC. Gameplay ''Galactic Gladiators'' is a game in which the player fights against an alien opponent. Reception David Long reviewed t ...

'', and building a team of adventurers.

Reception

David Long reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "SSI has done a superb job on this sequel to GG. Most role playing games have a rather abstract combat resolution sequence. GA has a complete game within a game for combat resolution, along with as complicated a series of adventures as you could want." Norman J. Banduch reviewed ''Galactic Adventures'' in ''

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'' No. 66. Banduch commented that "''Galactic Adventures'' is a very fine game. It has excellent graphics, a wealth of options, and the game works. The price is high, but the cost per hour becomes very low. I found that ''Galactic Adventures'' is not a game that gets old fast. It is an excellent addition to almost any adventure gamer's computer library."

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