This is what I always imagined a TradeWars game would look like if it were made into an arcade cabinet. [TW Arcade](/arcade/) is my take on that: an original game inspired by TradeWars 2002, playable in your browser right now, no BBS dial-up required.
You're the captain. Terra is under attack, the distress call is coming through. Red alerts, hull breaches, shield generators cycling erratically: the crew reports it all in real time while enemy corporations keep warping into the sector. When the fleet gets outgunned, you broadcast a distress call and hope the Black Knights drop in with plenty of ammo. And if you find a ship that answers on no known frequency, be careful what deals you make.
You can play it in your browser at [thestardock.com/arcade/](/arcade/).
Here's the trailer:
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Give it a spin and let me know what you think.