Decision in the Desert

Decision in the Desert is a computer wargame designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever and published by MicroProse in 1985. Versions were released for the Apple II, Atari 8-bit computers, Commodore 64, and IBM PC compatibles (as a self-booting disk).

Decision in the Desert
Publisher(s)	MicroProse
Designer(s)	Sid Meier Ed Bever
Platform(s)	Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, IBM PC
Release	1985
Genre(s)	Strategy

Gameplay

Decision in the Desert is a game in which five battles are depicted: Sidi Barrani, Crusader, Gazala, First Alamein and Alam Halfa.^[1]

Reception

M. Evan Brooks reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "While DITD lacks a campaign scenario, the scale offers a reasonable explanation."^[1]

Reviews

• Zzap! - Dec, 1985^[2]
• Computer Gamer #8 (1985-11)^[3]
• Computer Gaming World - Nov, 1991