Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Starship Bridge Simulator) for the SNES is a space simulation video game where players experience the life of a Starfleet cadet. The game, positioned within the science fiction genre, blends strategy and action elements. Players engage in space combat, navigate starships, and complete various Starfleet missions that often involve making tactical decisions. Aspiring cadets can choose different paths, assume multiple bridge officer roles, and interact with familiar characters from the Star Trek universe while striving to graduate from the Academy.