If you’re a Trekkie at heart, here’s an app to take you “boldly go where no one has gone before”: Star Trek Trexels, a mobile game available now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The game features music from the original series, and is even narrated by George Takei (Sulu from the original “Star Trek” television series).
The game–developed by Xcube Games and YesGnome– was created in an “old school” user interface based on the iconic LCARS (Library Computer Access/Retrieval System) system.
Set within the original Star Trek universe, players will encounter familiar characters and locations from both the original “Star Trek” series and “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” as well as all new crew members, aliens, and mysterious planets to explore. From the game promo:
“The USS Valiant has been destroyed by an unknown attacker, and Starfleet has chosen you to continue its mission deep within a mysterious area of space known as the Trexelian Expanse. Build your ship, choose your crew, learn the fate of the Valiant, and explore the Expanse in the name of the Federation.”
Although Star Trek Trexels costs about three dollars, the game really hopes to sustain itself from its many optional in-app purchases. However, you can opt out of these altogether by simply disabling the ability to buy in-app purchases in your device settings.
Star Trek Trexels is available now at the App Store for $2.99. To see a preview of Star Trek Trexels in action, check out the video below:
