Old Ironsides (video game)

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Old Ironsides
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Publisher(s) Xerox Educational Publications
Platform(s) Apple II
Release1982
Genre(s) Naval wargaming

Old Ironsides is a 1982 video game published by Xerox Educational Publications for the Apple II.

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Gameplay

Old Ironsides is a game in which two players fight each other using ships armed with six guns on each side. [1]

Reception

Computer Gaming World reviewed the game and stated that "Old Ironsides (OI) is an excellent example of a game that combines graphic/arcade features with strategic planning." [1] Noting that it was not designed for solo play, InfoWorld said "It didn't hold my interest for more than a few minutes". [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Micro-Reviews". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 10. May–Jun 1983. p. 41.
  2. ↑ Lucas, Jay (1983-08-15). "Old Ironsides sailed, but War-of-1812 game is no sale". InfoWorld. Vol. 5, no. 33. p. 24. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
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