Introduce
Star Trek - The Next Generation: Future's Past on SNES is an adventure game set in the Star Trek universe. Players control the main character, usually Captain Picard or another member of the Enterprise-D crew, to solve puzzles, explore new planets, and face various threats. Gameplay focuses on interacting with the environment, talking to NPCs, collecting items, and using them to overcome challenges. The game uses a top-down perspective, similar to many adventure games of its time.
A significant part of the gameplay is dialogue choices. These choices affect the storyline and relationships with other characters. The game features multiple branching storylines, leading to different endings depending on the player's actions. Besides exploration and puzzle-solving, players will also engage in some minor action sequences, often involving using phasers or other weapons to fight enemies. However, the main focus remains on solving mysteries and interacting with the storyline.
The control scheme is relatively simple, suitable for SNES gamers. Players use the D-pad to move the character and buttons to interact with the environment and talk to characters. The game's graphics are quite good for its release date, realistically depicting the Enterprise-D and various planets in the Star Trek universe. The sound is also quite impressive, with background music strongly reminiscent of Star Trek.
