Cosmic Wars (Japan)

Cosmic Wars is a turn-based space strategy game developed by Konami for the NES. Players take control of one faction in a galactic war, with the ultimate goal of conquering enemy systems and destroying their fleets.

The gameplay of Cosmic Wars is divided into several main phases. On the strategic overview map, players move their fleets between planets and star systems. Each planet can have different resources or serve as a location for building bases. Resource management is crucial for maintaining and expanding your forces.

At bases, players can construct various types of facilities such as spaceship factories, research centers, or defensive structures. Researching new technologies allows players to unlock more powerful ship types, advanced weaponry, or improve the capabilities of existing units. Producing warships requires resources and time, adding a deep layer of resource management.

When your fleets encounter enemies on the map or attack an enemy system, the game transitions into a turn-based combat mode. In battles, players control individual starship units, issuing commands to move, attack, or use special abilities. Each ship type has its own strengths and weaknesses, requiring players to employ sound tactics to achieve victory. These battles take place on a grid, where positioning and range play important roles.

The ultimate objective is to destroy the opponent's main base or flagship fleet. Cosmic Wars combines elements of resource management, base building, and tactical combat, offering a deep strategy experience on the NES platform.