Planet’s Edge: The Point of No Return is a science-fiction role-playing game developed and published by New World Computing in 1991. Set in a distant future where Earth has been destroyed, players command a starship crew sent to investigate mysterious events in a remote sector of space. The game blends tactical combat, exploration, diplomacy, and resource management into a deep space adventure.
Players assemble and manage a crew with different skills, upgrade their ship, trade goods, and interact with alien civilizations. Turn-based combat occurs during planetary missions, where strategy and positioning are crucial. Dialogue choices and faction relationships influence how the story unfolds, adding replay value.
With its open-ended design and multiple approaches to objectives—combat, negotiation, or trade—the game offers freedom uncommon for its era. Though originally released for DOS, it can now be played on modern Windows systems through compatibility tools and digital re-releases.
Features
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Sci-fi RPG set in deep space
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Starship and crew management system
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Turn-based tactical ground combat
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Exploration of multiple planets
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Alien diplomacy and faction relations
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Trading and economic systems
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Ship upgrades and customization
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Branching story paths
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Strategic resource management
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Classic retro RPG gameplay
System Requirements
Minimum:
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OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
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Processor: 1 GHz CPU
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Memory: 1 GB RAM
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Graphics: DirectX compatible
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Storage: 100 MB available space
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DOSBox or similar emulator
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Sound: Windows compatible sound device
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Keyboard & Mouse
