''Magnetron'' is a 1988 video game published by

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Gameplay

''Magnetron'' is a game in which the player is a fighter pilot who must destroy fortresses in the Magnetron Galaxy.

Reception

David M. Wilson reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "A unique quality of the Magnetron is the "Galaxy Editor." This option allows players the ability to design their own Galaxy and build their own fortress. By using this mode players can create more challenging fortresses to destroy."

References

{{reflist 1988 video games Broderbund games Commodore 64 games Commodore 64-only games Space combat simulators Video games developed in the United States Video games with user-generated gameplay content