Planet's Edge
The discovery of an alien craft entering our solar system causes quite a stir. When the small craft is accidentally fired upon, it creates a strange electromagnetic effect that envelops the Earth, causing it…
Planet's Edge is an adventure developed by New World Computing, released 1 January 1991 on DOS, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Planet's Edge is
Planet's Edge is an adventure game developed by New World Computing and released in 1991. It is available on DOS, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
The discovery of an alien craft entering our solar system causes quite a stir. When the small craft is accidentally fired upon, it creates a strange electromagnetic effect that envelops the Earth, causing it to disappear. While its gravity remains, the physical Earth simply isn't there. The moonbase, surviving on scrounged resources and manpower, builds an interstellar ship. A team of four specialists is then sent into deep space to find unique parts for the construction of the Centauri Drive, a machine that the moonbase scientists hope will cause a reverse effect.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Planet's Edge launched on 1 January 1991, within three weeks of Sengoku, A-Train and The Amazing Spider-Man.
Released around the same time: Sengoku, A-Train, The Amazing Spider-Man.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Planet's Edge — frequently asked questions
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