Armada 2525

Armada 2525 is a video game in the strategy genre developed by Interstel Corporation and published by Interstel Corporation originally released in 1991. It is currently playable on DOS.

Interstel ended its troubled run on a strong note that unfortunately went unnoticed: Armada 2525 is a space strategy game that looks and feels like a solid update of the venerable Starfleet, although the computer AI is a disappointment compared to that classic. There are also numerous bugs in the game, as well as an inadequate manual that is a far cry from Interstel's usual standards.

Everything points to the game being released prematurely. However, the abundance of galaxies to conquer, plenty of structures to build and a very good tactical combat module make it a fun game that deserves a closer look.

Had it not been Interstel's latest game, made during the time of the company's latest financial turmoil, Armada 2525 would no doubt have had a much more strenuous beta test and more aggressive promotion. Fortunately, designer R.T. Smith devoted more time to the game and released it after Interstel's demise as a Deluxe Edition.

Note: Here's an interesting anecdote about the game from Paul Meyer, former Origin programmer: 'At CGDC, the spring following the release of this game, I learned that, despite their usual explicit tolerance for after-hours games, Armada 2525 was explicitly banned from SSI's offices. Apparently, people who played it didn't go home and that affected schedules'. And who said game programmers don't get addicted to other companies' games? ;)

It is possible that we have multiple downloads available when different versions exist.