showing 35 games
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| Aliens versus Predator | Fox Interactive (Rebellion) | 1999 | [i]Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000[/i] features the Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator Campaigns and the frenetic single-player Skirmish mode from the original title: Alien Versus Predator Gold Edition, which was released to massive acclaim in 2000. Alien Versus Predator Classic 2000 has been updated to run on modern PCs and laptops using DirectX 9.0c and includes support for Xbox 360 Controller for Windows, however, it does not currently support multi-player. The three most ferocious species in the universe in a bloodthirsty battle for the ultimate prize: survival. Take your pick: be a Colonial Marine, a Predator or an Alien. Fight through suspense-filled environments: from starships and space stations to colonial bases and eerie planetscapes. One wrong move turns you from hunter to prey. * Three campaigns: Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator * Includes all the levels from the original AvP Gold Edition plus the Millennium Expansion Pack * Skirmish mode against infinite Alien hordes * Bonus Episodes * Unique abilities, weapons and equipment for each species * Scale walls and elevator shafts as an ALIEN with frightening speed as you attack and devour your victims * Stalk your prey as the deadly PREDATOR using wrist blades, shoulder cannons and stealth mode * Lock and load as a COLONIAL MARINE using motion trackers, grenade launchers and flame-throwers to exterminate your foes * Supports Xbox 360 Controller for Windows * Music from the original soundtrack CD [Fox Interactive?]***[b]healing magic[/b] - Predator heals himself by expending his energy reserves and stabbing himself with the healing stabby things, can be repeated whenever the player feels like it and there's sufficient energy reserves left. [b]health draining[/b] - xenomorph's healing method vaguely belongs to this: by "eating" the heads of humans and predators, live victims give more health. [b]hypermobile foes[/b] - xenomorphs when playing against them. [b]steam[/b] - only for AvP Classic***Lack of out-of-place music, impressive (at the time) ambient noises, slick darkness, the gritty and terrifying world and xenomorphs of the Alien franchise with the somewhat monstrous but oddly honorable cloaked hunters from Predator movies, AVP sets an experience that is action-packed and laden with horror. Stalk humans and predators alike as a lone xenomorph drone. Run in the darkness as a lone marine, hunted by both the swarming xenomorphs and the stealthy predators. Or stalk as a predator, nailing down humans one at a time and fighting the hordes of xenomorphs. Regardless of whom you play as, the feeling of anxiety, exhilaration and fear you felt with the original Alien movie and the sequel are pretty much there. The game actually feels almost Lovecraftian, but instead of psychological horror, the game gives you a relentless horde of aliens with nary a sufficient arsenal to counter them. Besides the foreboding darkness and the lonesomeness each character makes you feel, each character's gameplay is different in their own way. The [b]xenomorph[/b] drone outmaneuvers and stalks individual targets from the dark while avoiding most direct confrontations as he is quite fragile but can rend almost anything they come in close enough to pieces in less than a second. [b]Marine[/b] has it tough as the neverending swam of xenomorph drones forces them to progress onward, not giving him time for a breather, making even his impressively varied arsenal seem pitiful and even a single predator on his path can make things a lot more difficult. For [b]predator[/b], picking out humans while cloaked may seem simple, they rarely offer much of a challenge except in large numbers. The aliens however see through the predator's cloak and come swarming in on him like a nest of bees, making many of his more powerful weapons useless in close quarters. All three provide unique challenges and experience. It's amazing how AVP didn't become more popular than it is, it's a solid package of great gameplay with decent story, however it was unfortunately released shortly after Half-Life which was hyped by the press and many others even though it offered less in a sense, contributing to AVP's lower popularity. AVP was perhaps too hectic and not everyone is fan of horror and dark places where you feel insignificant and can't see your enemy properly. Instead of making you feel like a hero like HL did, AVP makes you feel like you survived. (Sorry for the ad-like speech at the start, but I couldn't think of anything better.)***Seems like people have trouble running the game with anything newer than XP SP2, meaning anyone with XP SP3 or newer (like my XP64) are unlikely to get the game to work. Though the game is practically playable even on XP64, as long as you don't linger in the main menu for long and skip the cinematics as the game otherwise crashes in a minute or so.***Comes on 2 CDs.***[b]Gold Edition[/b] includes the "Millenium Expansion Pack". I couldn't find info if this was available for separate download for owners of regular AVP, but my memory says it was. There's 9 new multiplayer levels and few singleplayer levels for the marine. There's 2 new weapons, pistol and "skeeter", for the marine. Other weapons, mostly the explosive kind, were made more powerful, too. Gold Edition multiplayer is incompatible with the original AVP. There's different title screen and apparently some voice overs were replaced by Rebellion staff. The new AvP Classic is essentially the Gold Edition.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 200 MHz Pentium MMX CPU * 32 MB RAM * 640x480x16 display * 400 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 400 MHz Pentium MMX CPU * 64 MB RAM * 4 MB VRAM * 640x480x16 display * 500 MB HD space * EAX***EAN-13: [code]3348542147805[/code] (BestSeller series, Gold Edition)***For 1 to 8 players.***Not to be mistaken with the new [game=#172171]AVP game[/game] (2010) from the same developer.***Based on the 'Alien' and 'Predator' films, this highly rated shooter became famous for its intense fear factor, equal to if not better than other famously terrifying games: Thief, System Shock 2 and Half-Life in places. Despite its superb exploitation of human terror, however, it failed in terms of gameplay to match the top FPSs of the time (Half-Life had been released just five months before). But with three games in one, one for each race (Alien, Predator, Human [Marine]), few could be disappointed by AvP.***Official description: Featuring characters from the popular and terrifying film sagas Aliens and Predator, Aliens vs. Predator pits three of the deadliest species in the universe against each other in a bloodthirsty battle for the ultimate prize survival. Playing as a colonial marine, a Predator, or an Alien, players stalk their way through richly detailed, spine-tingling environments. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Aliens versus Predator | Fox Interactive (Rebellion) | ? | Linux | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura | Sierra On-Line (Troika Games) | 2001 | System Requirements Windows 95/98/2000/ME Minimum Single Player System Requirements Pentium II 300, 64MB RAM 1.2 GB Free disk space 4X CD-ROM DirectX compatible 8MB video card Windows compatible sound card Minimum Multiplayer System Requirements 33.6 Kbps Modem Up to 8 Players TCP/IP Network (Requires low-latency internet connection with support for 32-bit applications) Optional 3D Acceleration Direct3D compatible video card with 8MB RAM***Imagine a place of wonder, where magic and technology hold equal sway, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. A place where great industrial cities house castle keeps and factories, home to Dwarves, Humans, Orcs and Elves alike. A place of ancient runes and steamworks, of magic and machines, of sorcery and science. [b]Welcome to the Land of Arcanum[/b] Arcanum is the first game to come from the development house Troika Games, LLC, started by former Fallout team members Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky, and Jason Anderson. This team takes the depth of gameplay and world-building in role-playing games to entirely new levels of realism and excitement. Arcanum creates a compelling new world where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance. As Arcanum opens, the mechanical age has only recently arrived in this ancient land where Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and other races have learned to survive in the new sprawling industrialized cities. But this radical shift from magic to technology has created a potentially explosive situation. As the townspeople and other thinkers begin mass production of light bulbs, batteries, eyeglasses and guns, the Mages grow leery. This tightly wound setting is the starting point from which the character must set out on his quest. [b]Features[/b] - Classless, point-based attribute system allows for limitless creativity in guiding your character's development. - Complex stat system underlies every event taking place within Arcanum. - Customize your character, including 8 basic stats (Strength and Charisma), more than a dozen derived stats (Poison Resistance and Character Speed), 16 primary skills (Gambling and Healing), 80 spells within 16 colleges, and 56 technological degrees within 8 disciplines. - Automatic character management features let you delve into the quest at hand for action-oriented players. - Explore a huge game environment, with dozens of cities, dungeons, and towns to find. - Meet more than 300 unique characters and 280 different monster types across the land of Arcanum. - Multiple paths to victory abound in the scores of quests surrounding the main storyline. - Accurate day/night cycles affect the gameplay, from combat to thieving skills. - Take on a band of ogres in real-time, or plan your strategy through a turn-based system of combat - you choose. - Take the adventure online cooperatively or competitively over the Internet or LAN.*** [100]*** [12]***Latest version: 1.0.7.4 (as of 2001) Many bugs and other issues however remain even with it applied so the community has made several unofficial patches that try to fix them. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Diablo | Blizzard (Blizzard North) | 1996 | [b]Classes:[/b] * Warrior * Mage * Rogue (archer)***The game is still available as part of the Diablo Battlechest (--2007/09) and through Blizzard's webstore. | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Diablo II | Blizzard | 2000 | [b]Classes:[/b] * Barbarian * Necromancer * Paladin * Sorceress * Amazon***Latest version: 1.13c (2010-03-23) History: * 1.12a***EAN-13: [code]3348542160316[/code] (BSS)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, NT4 SP5, 2000 or XP * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 650 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Multiplayer:[/b] * 64 MB RAM (for hosts: 128 MB, 256 MB with more than 4 players) * 950 MB free HD space***Since the beginning of time, the forces of Order and Chaos have been engaged in an eternal struggle to decide the fate of all Creation. That struggle has now come to the Mortal Realm...and neither Man, Demon, nor Angel will be left unscathed... After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal. Only you will be able to determine the outcome of this final encounter... In Diablo II, return to a world of dark fantasy. As one of five distinct character types, explore the world of Diablo II -- journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest to stop the Lord of Terror, once and for all... Game Features * Five all-new character classes with unique attributes and abilities * Four different, fully populated towns complete with wilderness areas * Multiple dungeons, caverns, and crypts in every town for players to explore * Expanded world, filled with all-new quests, weapons, spells, armor, monsters, and non-player characters * Advanced combat system, incorporating class-specific fighting techniques and spells * Full Multiplayer support, including Internet play over Battle.net * Optional 3Dfx and Direct3D support [Blizzard]***If you're even thinking about buying Diablo 2, then say goodbye to family, friends, and your job. Run away to Mexico if you have to, because Diablo 2 is too good. It's one of those games that keep you awake at night. It makes you think about gold and magic items while your working. You'll miss entire meals for this game. It's so good it's scary. That's right, folks, evil is back, and badder than ever. Your job, again, is to stop evil from destroying the world. You do it by hacking millions of demons and goblins to pieces, gaining experience, and finding magical items. Basically, this is the formula for the entire game, and it's more fun than should be allowed by law. [Spiez] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Diablo II | author | 2015 | Pandora | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Diablo II: Lord of Destruction | Blizzard | 2001 | Since the Beginning of Time the forces of Order and Chaos have been engaged in an eternal struggle to decide the fate of all Creation. That struggle has now come to the Mortal Realm... And neither Man, Demon, nor Angel will be left unscathed... After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal. Only you will be able to determine the outcome of this final encounter. As one of five distinct character types, explore the world of Diablo II - journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest to stop the Lord of Terror, once and for all...***[b]Classes:[/b] (new) * Druid * Assassin***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4 SP5, 2000 or XP * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 64 MB RAM * 800 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3D accelerator * 8 MB VRAM***Latest version: 1.13c (2010-03-23)***In Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, you will return to follow the path of Baal, the last of the Prime Evils, into the Barbarian Highlands of the north. Traveling with hordes of demonic minions, Baal intends to corrupt the powerful Worldstone, which protects the whole of the mortal plane from the forces of Hell. You will face a new series of quests and challenges to prevent the vile minions of the underworld from destroying the world of Sanctuary. [b]Expansion Set Features[/b] * Two new character classes (the Assassin and the Druid) each with 30 unique skills/spells * One new Act set in the Barbarian Highlands * Many new monster types, including bosses and uniques * Interactive environments, such as siege towers and fortified battlements * Thousands of new weapons, armor, and magical items, including class-specific quest items * New recipes for the Horadric Cube * Increased Stash Size * Supports 800x600 Resolution [Blizzard] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | Blizzard (Blizzard;Vicarious Visions) | 2021 | Windows | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | Blizzard (Blizzard;Vicarious Visions) | 2021 | Switch | labelimageminimize | |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | Blizzard (Blizzard;Vicarious Visions) | 2021 | PS4 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | Blizzard (Blizzard;Vicarious Visions) | 2021 | PS5 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | Blizzard (Blizzard;Vicarious Visions) | 2021 | Xbox One | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Diablo II: Resurrected | Blizzard (Blizzard;Vicarious Visions) | 2021 | Xbox Series X | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza | Sierra On-Line (Piranha Games) | 2002 | Windows | labelimageminimize | |
| Empire Earth | Vivendi;Rebellion (Stainless Steel Studios) | 2001 | 2009-07-08 on GoG.com, by Rebellion (lang: eng) - bundled with [game=#168515]Art of Conquest[/game].***'Next-generation' Age of Empires clone, stretching over thousands of years of human history. The graphical engine used low-grade polygons, allowing for cut-scenes within the engine. A well rounded RTS production, showing simple development of a good theme without ground-breaking innovation. | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Empire Earth III | Vivendi Universal (Mad Doc Software) | 2007 | Windows | labelimageminimize | |
| Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest | Sierra Entertainment;Rebellion (Mad Doc Software) | 2002 | 2009-07-08 on GoG.com, by Rebellion (lang: eng) - bundled with [game=#97250]Empire Earth[/game].***Three campaigns of which two are historical while the third is scifi story on the colonization of Mars. | Windows | labelminimizeminimize |
| Evil Genius | Sierra Entertainment;Rebellion (Elixir Studios) | 2004 | Siguiendo la estela del clásico Dungeon Keeper, este juego se presenta como un divertidísimo juego de estrategia y administración. ¿Quién quiere ser 007 cuando puedes ser el taponcete que amenaza a toda la humanidad? Recomendación de guardaespaldas: Lord Kane, su habilidad de entretener es criminal en estadios avanzados del juego. Merece la pena coger a Shen Yu sólo por eso. Eso sí, cuidado con el imitador de James Bond. 8 de 10***Siguiendo la estela del clásico Dungeon Keeper, este juego se presenta como un divertidísimo juego de estrategia y administración. ¿Quién quiere ser 007 cuando puedes ser el taponcete que amenaza a toda la humanidad? Recomendación de guardaespaldas: Lord Kane, su habilidad de entretener es criminal en estadios avanzados del juego. Merece la pena coger a Shen Yu sólo por eso. Eso sí, cuidado con el imitador de James Bond. 8 de 10***2009-06-22 on Steam, by Rebellion (lang: eng, fre, ger, spa) 2009-07-08 on GoG.com, by Rebellion (lang: eng)***Latest version: 1.01 (as of ?) | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| F.E.A.R. | Vivendi Universal (Monolith Productions) | 2005 | [b]A story of supernatural terror brought to life[/b] You are an elite soldier trained to handle the most unusual and shocking situations. Called in to confront a murderous force with paranormal abilities, you must contain a crisis spiralling quickly out of control. Discover the true meaning of F.E.A.R., a fusion of stylised action and intense story. * Unpredictable encounters with combat adaptable A.I. * Advanced visual effects for an intense "action movie" experience. * Cinematic-style combat for more visceral FPS action. * Exhilarating multiplayer combat for up to 16 players. [Box blurb]***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000, XP or XP64 * 1.7 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 4 Ti or Radeon 9000 GPU * 5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 Pro***[spoiler=Spoiler tags;Hide]child victims - only in the back story, and you do meet her, sort of. The whole mess seems to be because of this. cannibalism - only a brief scene with Fettel, though the dialog seems to imply he has done it multiple times and would presumably do so again.[/spoiler]***Awesome horror/fps game. Freaky as hell. You owe it to yourself to play this one. Get the free demo here: [[link:http://www.whatisfear.com/]] [cjlee001] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Freeablo | ? | ? | Linux | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Gunman Chronicles | Havas Interactive (Rewolf Software) | 2000 | IT'S HIGH NOON IN DEEP SPACE It's been five years since you took control of the Gunmen, after the General fell in battle fighting the alien Xenomes. Now the Xenomes are back in force, but this time there's a sinister presence controlling them. The infestation has taken a new, deadlier form and they're wiping out your forces. You're on your own, facing a gang of genetically-engineered aliens and the desperados controlling them. Luckily you've brought your guns... Lots of them. * An all-new gripping tale of betrayal and revenge: over 40 hours of action-packed gameplay. * Fource immense and unique worlds to pacify * Extensive weapon customisation options - up to 32 configurations per weapon * Dozens of different genetically-modified mutants track you with fiendish intelligence * Intense multiplayer action with up to 32 gunmen via LAN or the Internet. [Box blurb]***Latest version: retail?***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4 or 2000 * 233 MHz CPU * 32 MB RAM * 640x480x16 display * 400 MB HD space Note: NT4 was not mentioned in the game box, only in the included readme file.***Complete conversion based on the Half-Life engine. Not as popular as the original and lacked its plot, but made up for it with original weapons and superb action sequences. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Half-Life | Sierra On-Line (Valve) | 1998 | [100]*** [12]*** [84]***Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine. (Source standalone multiplayer/deathmatch mode)***Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more. (Source Remake Half-Life)***Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world. (GoldSrc Half-Life)*** [53]***The gifted son of the love triangle between Wolf3, Doom and Quake. Having a Steam account without Half-Life is as absurd as a Spanish omelet without eggs or potatoes. Absolutely essential, recommended therapy against claustrophobia, arachnophobia, boredom and addiction to Wolverine clone shooters. It is recommended not to touch the microwave. Valve's greatest masterpiece to date. 10 out of 10***There's two versions of this game (also of Blue Shift and Opposing Force) out, one uses the original GoldSrc engine, and another which was ported to the newer Source engine with very few (barely notable) changes to how the game appears or works.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98 or NT4 * 133 MHz Pentium CPU * 24 MB RAM * Mouse * Keyboard***Listed as Game of the Year by nearly all (if not all) of the major gaming publications, this first person shooter is excellently done. From the gripping story, to the wonderfully scripted AI, this game will have even hard core gamers coming back for more. Many people complain about the late game "jumping torture" areas, but all in all this is a wonderfully designed game that raises the bar for all games to come. Also, it offers a graphics and AI engine that is hugely editable, allowing a vast number of Single Player and Multiplayer mods. To date, no game has matched its appeal or sales figures: and still it tops nearly every list of games. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Homeworld | Sierra (Relic Entertainment) | 1999 | [b]Your Past is a Lie, Your Future is in Jeopardy, and You're 35,000 Light Years from Home.[/b] Kharak, a barren wasteland orbiting an insignificant star, has been our home for as long as we can remember. Until now, only vague myths of our past remained, then then came the discovery: an ancient tablet long hidden in the Great Banded Desert, buried within the wreckage of a half-destroyed spacecraft. Now we know, this planet is not ours. We have been driven away from our Homeworld by conquerors, and billions of our people are dead. It is now time to leave this cold, lifeless planet. It is time to return Home. * Incredible 3D graphics, with or without a 3D card * The Most Expected Game of 1999 * Compelling and easy to access * Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each tactical situation. * Command the smallest scout ship or your entire armada in an unrestricted 3D world for pinpoint control. * For the first time, RTS fans will be able to manage resources and send their armies to combat in an amazing real 3D universe, where danger can appear from every angle. * With its epic storyline extended over 16 single player missions and a broad range of incredibly detailed vessels, Homeworld opens up endless possibilities. * Homeworld's multiplayer mode is playable for up to 8 people locally or on the Internet on WON. [Box blurb]***[b]EAN-13[/b] : [code]3348542222410[/code]***Latest version: 1.05 (as of 2000-03-27?)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, NT4 w/ SP4 * 233 MHz Pentium II CPU * 32 MB RAM * 4 MB VRAM * 100 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 350 MHz Pentium II CPU * 64 MB RAM * 12 MB VRAM * 3D accelerator * 400 MB HD space | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Homeworld | ? (Relic Entertainment) | ? | Pandora | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Homeworld 2 | Sierra;Vivendi (Relic Entertainment) | 2003 | Years after the Higarans reclaimed their Homeworld, there is still no peace. Now a new war, a prophecy, and a deadly new enemy threaten to make the recent journey home all for nothing. Once you reclaimed your home. Now reclaim your destiny.***Single player campaign and online multiplayer for 2-6 people.***EAN-13: [code]3348542222434[/code] ... includes 1.1 patch but requires manual application.***Latest version: 1.1 (as of 2003-12-23, non-English versions as of 2004-01-28)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * 833 MHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * T&L capable GPU (GeForce/Radeon 7500) * 1.2 GB HD space * Internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 GPU***Combining elements of real-time strategy and space combat, Homeworld 2 delivers an evolutionary step in gameplay and technology. Cinematic-quality graphics, stunning special effects, brilliantly rendered ships and an innovative interface combine to create an immersive 3-D experience. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Icewind Dale | Interplay;CD Projekt (Black Isle Studios) | 2000 | Icewind Dale incorporates the award-winning gameplay elements from Baldur's Gate, offering players a chance to hone their combat skills while exploring the enormous caverns and dungeons beneath the Forgotten Realms. Players create a party of adventurers in the frigid north. They must combat monstrous Cyclopes and frost giants that dwarf the player characters as they search for an evil lying deep within the Spine of the World. Icewind Dale offers character-advancement form levels 1-15 in the most recent adaptation of AD&D rule.*** [12]*** [84]*** [53]***This game can be played on Linux and HaikuOS using the GemRB replacement engine. | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| StarCraft | Blizzard Entertainment | 1998 | In the distant future, the newly formed Terran Dominion faces the arrival of two hostile alien races: the savage Zerg and the enigmatic Protoss. Gather resources and expand your forces to lead them to victory. The only allies are enemies. The only choice is war.***For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.***Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27)***An incredible RTS that requires both brains and speed. Not trackball- or trackpad-friendly. Though the graphics are rather primitive by today's standards, that's only because this game is relatively old. It features three different playable races, each of which requires different strategies for maximum effectiveness. Play as the versatile Terran colonists, the voracious Zerg xenomorphs, or the enigmatic, psionically gifted Protoss (my personal favorite). The game also includes a map editing program for the unique SCM and SCX map format, enabling a patient user to craft new maps and scenarios. Some of the features take some getting used to, but FAQs are available at [[link:http://www.blizzard.com/starcraft]]. The screenshot at right is from the first mission in the expansion, StarCraft: Brood War. [StarSword]***EXCELLENT realtime strategy game.***This is a very good game and requires a lot of skill, but also quickness. The expansion (Starcraft: Brood War) brings a lot more into the game. [Groovy_Duck]***Four expansions released in 1998: StarCraft: Stellar Forces ([[company:Micro Star]]) StarCraft: Retribution ([[company:Stardock]] / [[company:WizardWorks]]) StarCraft: Insurrection ([[company:Aztech New Media]]) StarCraft: Brood War ([[company:Saffire]] / [[company:Blizzard]]) | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| StarCraft | Blizzard Entertainment | 2015 | Linux | labelminimizeminimize | |
| StarCraft | Blizzard Entertainment | 2015 | Android | labelminimizeminimize | |
| StarCraft: Brood War | Blizzard Entertainment | 1998 | With the shattered Zerg hive torn apart by fierce in-fighting, the Protoss seek to reunite with their Dark Templar brethren and begin the rebuilding of their home world, Aiur. Terran Emperor Mengsk I, having achieved his goal of total power over the human colonies, must now turn his attention to both the rising power of the woman he betrayed, Kerrigan, the infamous Zerg Queen of Blades, and a conspiracy deep within his own ranks. Three all new campaigns continue the epic StarCraft story line. New worlds to explore, from the Dark Templar twilight home world of Shakuras to the blasted and barren deserts of Korhal. Original cinematic scenes and new music tracks. 100 new multiplayer maps.*** [84]*** [53]***For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.***Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27) | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| Stargus | author | ? | This project interfaces the Stratagus Engine with the Starcraft CD. Allowing one to play Starcraft on any platform that Stratagus runs on. | Linux | labelminimizesubject |
| The Operative: No One Lives Forever | Electronic Arts (Monolith Productions) | 2000 | Windows | labelimageminimize | |
| Throne of Darkness | Vivendi (Click Entertainment) | 2001 | From official site: "Guide your seven unique samurai as they seek to overthrow the evil that has overtaken the kingdom and avenge their slaughtered clan. From the gates of your citadel, to the spire of the Dark Warlord's castle, you'll face more than 30 varieties of fantastic creatures from Japanese myth with hundreds of unique AI, including legions of undead warriors, fearsome demons, and giant dragons - all animated in breathtaking 16-bit color. More than a dozen highly detailed environments and several side quests combine to create a truly original combat experience. Throne of Darkness introduces an innovative multi-character control interface that allows for the simultaneous command of up to four of seven characters through a series of tactics, and formations. Each tactic is designed to combine the unique strengths of each samurai - such as the ranged attacks of the archer and the two-sword technique of the berserker - into a distinct tactical advantage. Tactic calling allows for a high level of control and coordination between the player and computer-controlled samurai never before seen in the genre. In Throne of Darkness' multiplayer mode, up to 35 simultaneous players vie for the mantle of Dark Warlord in a king-of-the-hill style competition. Through competition and cooperation, four clans of seven samurai challenge the Dark Warlord, his seven lieutenants, and his countless minions, all of which can be controlled by a human player. Once the Dark Warlord is defeated, the conquering team becomes the new warlord." | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | Blizzard | 2002 | [b]Factions:[/b] (playable) * Alliance - humans, elves, and such * Horde - orcs and tauren (minotaurs) * Scourge - variety of undead, necromancers and some insectoids * Night Elves***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 400 MHz Pentium II CPU * 128 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 700 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 600 MHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Zeus: Master of Olympus | Havas Interactive (Impressions) | 2000 | Windows | labelimageminimize |
