Star Trek: The Next Generation – Future’s Past is an adventure and tactical simulator released for the SNES in 1995. Assuming the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, players command the USS Enterprise-D through a series of missions involving space combat, diplomacy, and puzzle-solving. The game blends ship-to-ship tactical battles with isometric away-team missions where players control a squad of iconic crew members to investigate anomalies and hostile environments.
How to Play
Use the D-pad to navigate menus, steer the Enterprise, and move away team members. Press A to interact with objects and confirm commands, B to cancel, and X or Y to access inventory and switch characters during away missions. In the browser, these map to the arrow keys, Z (for A), X (for B), A (for X), S (for Y), and Enter for Start.
Tips
- Carefully balance your ship’s energy during space combat; divert power to shields when taking heavy fire, and back to weapons when you have a clear shot.
- During away missions, use the tricorder frequently to scan the environment for hidden hazards and quest items that aren’t immediately obvious.
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