Computer Napoleonics
Operational and tactical Napoleonic warfare adapted to the home computer.
Curated by Tronsoft Museum
Overview and Release Context
Operational and tactical Napoleonic warfare adapted to the home computer.
Early 1980s | Apple II | SSI
Gameplay and Design
The game emphasizes formations, movement, morale, command decisions, and period battlefield relationships. Players must coordinate forces rather than treat units as interchangeable counters.
Topics to Explore
- Rules, interface, and player decision-making
- Historical or fictional setting
- Platforms, versions, and technical constraints
- Designers, developers, and publishing context
- Links to related SSI titles
Historical Significance and Legacy
It broadened SSI’s historical catalog beyond twentieth-century warfare and demonstrated the company’s commitment to multiple periods and scales.
Artifacts and Preservation
The planned collection for Computer Napoleonics includes packaging, manuals, reference cards, disks or disk images, screenshots, maps, advertisements, reviews, patches, and development commentary where legally available.