Ports of Call (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Rolf-Dieter Klein Martin Ulrich |
| Publisher(s) | Aegis Interactive Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | DOS, AmigaOS (original version) iOS, Android (mobile version) |
| Release | 1986 |
Ports of Call[1] is a 1986 business simulation game developed by German duo Rolf-Dieter Klein and Martin Ulrich, and published by Aegis Interactive Entertainment. It was initially released for AmigaOS. After a subsequent early release for DOS it was also made available to a number of different platforms over the years, including Windows, iOS, Android and as a browser game.[2][3]
Gameplay
[edit]The game simulates the management of a global freight transport company, where the player charters freight, and, using the accumulated profit, can buy more and better ships. Minigames include manually piloting your ship into a specified berth in the harbour and picking up survivors from a liferaft. The original version provided multiplayer capability in the form of hot seat.
Reception
[edit]Roy Wagner reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Ports of Call provides plenty of challenge without being bogged down with lots of economic details."[4]
Reviews
[edit]- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Mar, 1988[5]
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Dec, 1990[6]
- Amiga Joker (Jul, 1991)[7]
- Happy Computer (May, 1988)[8]
- Power Play (Apr, 1988)[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Moby Games
- ^ Google Play
- ^ Ports Of Call - history and future
- ^ Wagner, Roy (May 1988). ""Down To The Sea In Ships"". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 47. pp. 46–48.
- ^ https://www.kultpower.de/external_frameset.php3?site=asm_testbericht.php3%3Fim%3Dportsofcall.jpg [bare URL image file]
- ^ https://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=9923 [bare URL]
- ^ "Ports of Call review from Amiga Joker (Aug - Sep 1991) - Amiga Magazine Rack".
- ^ http://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=138 [bare URL]
- ^ "Kultpower.de - die Powerplay und ASM Fan Site".
External links
[edit]- Review in Info
- Review in Amiga World
- Article in Amazing Computing
- Review in Amazing Computing
- Review in Amiga Club Magazine
- Review in Commodore Magazine
- Review in Arcades (French)
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