| Fifth Eskadra | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | Simulations Canada |
| Publisher(s) | Simulations Canada |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Commodore 64 |
| Release | 1984 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
Fifth Eskadra is a 1984 video game published by Simulations Canada.
| Fifth Eskadra | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Developer(s) | Simulations Canada |
| Publisher(s) | Simulations Canada |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Commodore 64 |
| Release | 1984 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
Fifth Eskadra is a 1984 video game published by Simulations Canada.
Fifth Eskadra is a game in which a modern naval war is simulated. [1]
William Highfield reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "The release of FE convinces me that Simulations Canada will be climbing in importance in the computer simulation field." [1]
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