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| Publisher(s) | Datamost |
| Platform(s) | Apple II |
| Release | 1983 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
Conquering Worlds is a strategy video game for the Apple II published by in 1983 Datamost.
| Conquering Worlds | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Publisher(s) | Datamost |
| Platform(s) | Apple II |
| Release | 1983 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
Conquering Worlds is a strategy video game for the Apple II published by in 1983 Datamost.
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James A. McPherson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "The scenario for Conquering Worlds is not new, and only slightly different in overall concept from other games. It is similar to Galactic Attack and Titan Empire. If you own either of the two games, you will find Conquering Worlds to be similar." [1]
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