
The Take
Any game set in a science-fiction universe owes a huge debt to Star Control II.
The included star map was effectively a requirement when the game was released. I completed the game without it and ended up drawing my own map by hand.
Even today, it remains one of the most influential science-fiction games ever created.
A hybrid space adventure and RPG from Toys for Bob, published by Accolade, combining open-ended galaxy exploration, alien diplomacy, and real-time ship-to-ship combat. Widely regarded as one of the most influential science-fiction games of its era.