Galactic Empire (1990 video game)

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Galactic Empire
Developer(s) Tomahawk
Publisher(s) Coktel Vision
Platform(s) Amiga, PC (DOS)
Release1990
Genre(s) Space flight simulator
Mode(s) Single-player

Galactic Empire is a 1990 space flight simulator computer game by Tomahawk where the player is conquering the universe, roaming from planet to planet. It has a sequel: A.G.E..

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