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RDF 1985

RDF 1985 is a computer wargame, the second entry in SSI's "When Superpowers Collide". It simulates a fictional conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. This game simulates the fictional attempt…

31 December 1983

RDF 1985 is a turn-based strategy (tbs) developed by SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.), released 31 December 1983 on Apple II and Commodore C64/128/MAX.

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What RDF 1985 is

RDF 1985 is a turn-based strategy (tbs) game developed by SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.) and released in 1983. It is available on Apple II and Commodore C64/128/MAX.

The premise, in the publisher's words

RDF 1985 is a computer wargame, the second entry in SSI's "When Superpowers Collide". It simulates a fictional conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. This game simulates the fictional attempt of the Soviet Union to capture oil fields in the Middle East. To combat them the United States sends in the Rapid Deployment Force (RDF).
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are warfare. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

RDF 1985 launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness, Zoo Keeper.

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Quick answers

RDF 1985 — frequently asked questions

When did RDF 1985 come out?
RDF 1985 was released on 31 December 1983 for Apple II and Commodore C64/128/MAX.
Does RDF 1985 have multiplayer?
Yes. RDF 1985 supports multiplayer.

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