Automated Simulations

Automated Simulations at a Glance

Automated Simulations was an American company founded in 1978 that operated for only four years before ceasing activity in 1982. You are looking at a small publisher with just 13 games listed on PlayPile, where they served as both developer and publisher for the vast majority of their catalog. Their work was almost entirely concentrated on the Apple II platform, which accounts for 12 of their 13 titles. They also released versions for the Atari 8-bit, TRS-80, and Commodore PET, but their presence on other systems like the C64 or DOS was minimal. The studio focused heavily on Role-playing games, producing eight RPGs during their short lifespan. They also made three Turn-based strategy titles and a few entries in the Strategy, Simulator, Sport, and Tactical genres. Most of their output appeared in the 1980s with eight games, while five titles came out in the late 1970s. Their catalog includes recognizable names such as Dunjonquest: Temple of Apshai from 1979 and StarQuest: Rescue at Rigel from 1980. Other releases like Dragon's Eye, Sorcerer of Siva, Crush, Crumble and Chomp!, and Armor Assault all hit the market between late 1980 and December 1982. Quality ratings for Automated Simulations show a mixed picture based on the data available. The company has an average IGDB score of 67 out of 100 across the two titles that have been rated. This breaks down into one game in the good range and one in the mixed range, with no titles reaching the great category or dropping to poor status. Dunjonquest: Temple of Apshai holds their highest rating at 74.7, while StarQuest: Rescue at Rigel sits lower at 59.3. While they managed to produce a steady stream of games during the early years of home computer gaming, their short window of activity and limited platform support mean their legacy is niche compared to larger studios of the era. Their output was consistent within their four-year run but did not extend beyond the early 1980s.

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