# PLAY RETRO 221: Star Control II

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Podcast: [Play Retro Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-retro-show-4624804)
Published: 2026-06-18T00:42:49+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/play-retro-show/episodes/play-retro-221-star-control-ii
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Duration seconds: 4455

## Resource

Star Control II (1992) transformed the original game's fleet battles into a sprawling space adventure, tasking players with rebuilding humanity's resistance against the Ur-Quan through exploration, diplomacy, and discovery. With memorable alien races, open-ended galaxy traversal, and one of PC gaming's most beloved stories, it remains a landmark of science-fiction game design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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