Decision in the Desert

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Decision in the Desert
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Publisher(s) MicroProse
Designer(s) Sid Meier
Ed Bever
Platform(s) Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, IBM PC
Release1985
Genre(s) Strategy

Decision in the Desert is a computer wargame designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever and published by MicroProse in 1985. Versions were released for the Apple II, Atari 8-bit computers, Commodore 64, and IBM PC compatibles (as a self-booting disk).

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Gameplay

Decision in the Desert is a game in which five battles are depicted: Sidi Barrani, Crusader, Gazala, First Alamein and Alam Halfa. [1]

Reception

M. Evan Brooks reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "While DITD lacks a campaign scenario, the scale offers a reasonable explanation." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Brooks, M. Evan (Nov–Dec 1985). "Microprose's Command Series". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 23. pp. 34–38.
  2. "ZZap_64_Issue_008_1985_Dec".
  3. "Computer Gamer - Issue 08 (1985-11)(Argus Press)(GB)". November 1985.