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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past

The U.S.S. Enterprise races an evil Romulan force for control of the ultimate law and order device. The future of the Federation... and the universe... rests in your hands! Command the Starship Enterprise!…

1 February 1994

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past is a shooter developed by Spectrum HoloByte, Inc., released 1 February 1994 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past is

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past is a shooter game developed by Spectrum HoloByte, Inc. and released in 1994. It was published by Sega. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The game begins with the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) in orbit around a red giant star near the edge of the Neutral Zone (the star adversely affects Romulan sensors, rendering the Enterprise undetectable). They are monitoring the border in response to increased Romulan activity; the Romulans recently lost contact with a vessel patrolling the Neutral Zone. Starfleet had agreed to assist in any investigation attempt as a sign of goodwill. The Romulans refuse the aid, and prefer to handle things on their own, which naturally prompts Starfleet to increase border patrols. Immediately upon beginning play, the Enterprise receives a distress signal, broadcasting on all frequencies. It was sent out…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the Star Trek series

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past is the 21st of 90 entries we hold in the Star Trek series. The next entry was Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Starship Bridge Simulator in 1994.

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What it launched against

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past launched on 1 February 1994, within three weeks of NBA Jam Tournament Edition and Gunbird.

Released around the same time: NBA Jam Tournament Edition, Gunbird.

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When did Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past come out?
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past was released on 1 February 1994 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

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