| Visions of Aftermath: The Boomtown | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Mindscape |
| Publisher(s) | Mindscape |
| Platform(s) | DOS |
| Release | 1988 |
| Genre(s) | Survival |
Visions of Aftermath: The Boomtown is a 1988 video game published by Mindscape.
| Visions of Aftermath: The Boomtown | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Developer(s) | Mindscape |
| Publisher(s) | Mindscape |
| Platform(s) | DOS |
| Release | 1988 |
| Genre(s) | Survival |
Visions of Aftermath: The Boomtown is a 1988 video game published by Mindscape.
Visions of Aftermath: The Boomtown is a game in which the player attempts to survive after World War III. [1]
Jasper Sylvester reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "Above all, Boomtown is a unique game that should especially appeal to those who like economic simulations and multi-player competitions." [1]
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