Russia: The Great War in the East

Commodore 64 · retro

Russia: The Great War in the East

SystemCommodore 64
Released1987
DeveloperStrategic Studies Group
PublisherStrategic Studies Group
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Commodore 64 in 1987, Russia: The Great War in the East is a retro game developed by Strategic Studies Group.

It landed about 5 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1987 include The Last Ninja, Gradius and Octapolis.

Strategic Studies Group also made Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Volume 1: Bull Run to Chancellorsville, MacArthur's War and Decisive Battles of WWII: Battles in Normandy for the C64.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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Russia: The Great War in the East FAQ

When did Russia: The Great War in the East come out on the C64?

Russia: The Great War in the East was released for the Commodore 64 in 1987.

Who made Russia: The Great War in the East?

It was developed by Strategic Studies Group.

Is Russia: The Great War in the East multiplayer?

No. Russia: The Great War in the East is a single-player game.

How long does Russia: The Great War in the East take to play?

As a retro game, Russia: The Great War in the East typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Russia: The Great War in the East on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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