Post by alpha128 on May 1, 2021 1:23:20 GMT
The classic DOS game EGA Trek is available to play on-line for free. This Star Trek simulator is a fun blast from the past!
www.playdosgames.com/online/ega-trek/
Press any key to move past the opening screen. There is an in-game briefing option, or you can press F1 for Help. This version also has an option to view the complete documentation without leaving the game.
I had print-outs of the documentation, and have reproduced the game's "cheat sheet" below.
EGA TREK
COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE
I hope you enjoy revisiting this game as much as I did.
www.playdosgames.com/online/ega-trek/
Press any key to move past the opening screen. There is an in-game briefing option, or you can press F1 for Help. This version also has an option to view the complete documentation without leaving the game.
I had print-outs of the documentation, and have reproduced the game's "cheat sheet" below.
EGA TREK
COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE
| COMMAND | DESCRIPTION | KEYBOARD SHORTCUT |
| A | Acknowledge all messages | |
| C)hart | manual refresh of Chart of known galaxy | |
| D)ock | Dock with a StarBase | F10 |
| E)nergy | Energy transfer | F7 |
| F)ix | control Fixing of systems | F6 |
| L)asers | fire Lasers | F2 |
| M)ove | Move to quad/sector | F4 |
| O)rbit | standard Orbit around planet | |
| Q)uit | Quit | |
| R)epair | state of Repair report | F8 |
| S)elf | Self destruct | |
| T)orps | fire photon Torpedos | F3 |
| W)arp | set Warp speed | F9 |
| HAIL | Hail a StarBase | |
| HELP | Helpful list of all available commands | F1 |
| INFO | Info on enemy in current quadrant | |
| LAND | Land on and explore a planet | |
| MAX | divert Maximum energy to shields | F5 |
| MSGS | review old Messages | |
| RAY | use death Ray weapon | |
| SAVE | Save game | |
| SHUP | Shields Up |  (up arrow) |
| SHDN | Shields Down |  (down arrow) |
| SND | toggle Sound on/off | |
| USE | Use miscellaneous item |
I hope you enjoy revisiting this game as much as I did.