| Old Ironsides | |
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| Publisher(s) | Xerox Educational Publications |
| Platform(s) | Apple II |
| Release | 1982 |
| Genre(s) | Naval wargaming |
Old Ironsides is a 1982 video game published by Xerox Educational Publications.
| Old Ironsides | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Publisher(s) | Xerox Educational Publications |
| Platform(s) | Apple II |
| Release | 1982 |
| Genre(s) | Naval wargaming |
Old Ironsides is a 1982 video game published by Xerox Educational Publications.
Old Ironsides is a game in which two players fight each other using ships armed with six guns on each side. [1]
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]
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