Napoleon in Russia: Borodino 1812

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Napoleon in Russia: Borodino 1812
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Developer(s) Steve Krenek
Publisher(s) Krentek Software
Platform(s) Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS
Release1987
Genre(s) Turn-based strategy

Napoleon in Russia: Borodino 1812 is a computer wargame written by Steve Krenek for the Atari 8-bit computers and published by Krentek Software in 1987. [1]

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Gameplay

Napoleon in Russia: Borodino 1812 is a game in which the Battle of Borodino is simulated. [2]

Reception

Computer Gaming World described Borodino as "a welcome contribution to a much neglected, at least in computer games, era of warfare". [3] M. Evan Brooks's full review stated that "Borodino is a solid effort. While it does not forge a breakthrough in game development, it is easy to learn, valid historically and entertaining. For those desirous of learning about Napoleonic warfare, it is recommended". [2]

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References

  1. "Napoleon in Russia: Borodino 1812". Atari Mania.
  2. 1 2 Brooks, M. Evan (November 1987). "Borodino: 1812 -- Napoleon in Russia". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 41. pp. 38–39.
  3. "Christmas Buyers Guide". Computer Gaming World . No. 41. November 1987. p. 24.