Tai-Pan

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Description

In this adaptation of James Clavell's book, the goal is to make a fortune in China. Before they can begin trading, the player will first have to get a loan to buy their ship, and then gather a crew either by paying them or simply kidnapping them.

The game has three main stages and a number of different gameplay elements, largely allowing the player to choose their own path. The first part of the game involves walking the streets trying to get the right elements and people, then moves onto the seas where the player has to sail to other trading cities. It is also possible to board other ships upon approaching them and battle those who are onboard.

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Alternate Titles

• "Tai Pan" -- Alternate spelling (media)

Part of the Following Groups

• Inspiration: Literature
• Merchant / Trade-oriented games
• Setting: Chinese

User Reviews

The best game of it's kind, but only after the Pirates!

Commodore 64

MurlocQ (20)

Critic Reviews

Crash!	ZX Spectrum	Aug, 1987	93 out of 100	93
Your Sinclair	ZX Spectrum	Aug, 1987	9 out of 10	90
The Games Machine (UK)	ZX Spectrum	Oct, 1987	77 out of 100	77
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	ZX Spectrum	Nov, 1987	755 out of 1000	76
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	Atari ST	Oct, 1987	697 out of 1000	70
Zzap!	Commodore 64	Nov, 1987	64 out of 100	64
The Games Machine (UK)	Atari ST	Oct, 1987	61 out of 100	61
Commodore User	Commodore 64	Nov, 1987	5 out of 10	50
Happy Computer	Atari ST	Oct, 1987	35 out of 100	35

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