Game Classification

Tai-Pan Ocean Software Ltd. (United Kingdom), Ocean Software Ltd. (U.S.A.), 1987  

Informations Analyses Serious Gaming
 

Classification

VIDEO GAME

Keywords

Action - Licensed - Managerial - Naval - Puzzle-solving - Shooter - Strategy

Purpose

Besides play, this title features the following intents:
  • Licensed title

Market

This title is used by the following domains:
  • Entertainment

Audience

This title targets the following audience:
 Age : 12 to 16 years old / 17 to 25 years old
General Public

Gameplay

The gameplay of this title is Game-based
(designed with stated goals)

The core of gameplay is defined by the rules below:
AVOID : explanation of this brick MATCH : explanation of this brick DESTROY : explanation of this brick MANAGE : explanation of this brick MOVE : explanation of this brick SELECT : explanation of this brick SHOOT : explanation of this brick
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Tai-Pan You wish to make your fortune in China, in this adaptation of James Clavell's book. First job is to get enough of a loan to buy a ship; once you have this, and get a crew either by paying them or simply kidnapping them, you can begin trading.

The game has three main stages, and a number of different gameplay elements, largely allowing you choose your own path. Initially you walk the streets trying to get the right elements and people, then you head out onto the waters to head to other trading cities. Upon approaching other ships you can board them and do battle with their inhabitants. [source:mobygames]

Distribution : Retail - Commercial
Platform(s) : Amstrad CPC - Atari ST - Commodore 64 - PC (Dos) - MSX - ZX Spectrum

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