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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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- "Tai Pan" -- Alternate spelling (media)
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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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Contributed to by Kabushi (257788) and Martin Smith (81067)
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