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| Dominant Species | Red Storm Entertainment | 1999 | [b]size is power[/i] - the more powerful units are larger even initially, but all units gain slight size increase with each upgrade, so you could easily tell apart heavily upgraded variant of anything by its size.***Although I loved the setting and being one of the first games I played where you could control an alien (well, an alien that actually seemed alien), the game was immensively [i]hard[/i] after you encountered the humans. The game also featured rather unusual upgrade system, with upgrades being produced at a building and applied to each creature individually (and lost if that creature died).***Latest version: retail***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * Pentium 166 MHz (Pentium 200 MHz MMX without 3D accelerator) * 32 MB RAM * 4 MB VRAM * 150 MB free HD space * SVGA GPU * Sound Blaster-compatible SPU * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3D accelerator (D3D-compatible)***Who rules your World? Enter the bizarre and alien world of Dominant Species --- the next generation command and control real time strategy game with fully 3-D creatures and terrain. You are a powerful alien intelligence engaged in constant and deadly conflict with other hives over the possession of Anima, the precious substance that sustains you and your fellow aliens. However, unwelcome humans have arrived on your planet and threaten to upset the balance of conflict between hives that has raged for countless millennia. Attempting to take the priceless Anima and use it to create immortality, humans join an epic battle of survival of the fittest. Games features: * 27 unique alien characters, each with special abilities to defend and attack. * Accurate physics model that affects characteristics of creatures and gameplay. * True day and night cycles. * Easy to use level editor for player creation of new environments and missions to share with other players. * Extensive multiplayer options, featuring competitive modes and free Internet play. [Box blurb] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| KKND Krossfire | Infogrames (Beam Software) | 1999 | PS | labelimageminimize | |
| KKnD2: Krossfire | Infogrames (Beam Software) | 1998 | Windows | labelimageminimize | |
| Krush, Kill 'n' Destroy | Melbourne House (Beam Software) | 1997 | MS-DOS | labelimageminimize | |
| Krush, Kill 'n' Destroy: Xtreme | Melbourne House (Beam Software) | 1997 | Not a true remake but an expanded version of the basic | Windows | labelminimizeminimize |
| Maelstrom | Codemasters (KD Vision) | 2007 | Latest version: 1.1 (as of ?)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP 2400+ CPU * 512 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * 4.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP 2800+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800 GPU***[b]Factions:[/b] * Remnants * Ascension * Aliens (Hai-Genti)***Maelstrom takes place on a devastated future Earth where, in the wake of an apocalyptic ecological disaster, the planet is threatened by an alien invasion. In this savaged world, water has become the most valuable of resources and divided the remaining humans into two factions. Now, they must wage war against the invaders and each other in a desperate struggle for supremacy and survival. Advancing the innovative gameplay mechanics of Perimeter into contemporary sci-fi game with action packed tactical gameplay featuring upgradeable transforming units. It's all-out destructive war as you battle for control of the entire planet against fearless aliens, an army of high-tech super soldiers and a rag tag crew of human survivors. Features: * Genre-redifining RTS gameplay featuring deformable and destructible landscapes * 3 unique races to choose from for a high level of tactical options * A gripping storyline from respected SF writer James Swallow * A cutting-edge graphics engine bringing combat to life like never before * Upgrade units to deal with specific battlefield situations * Network multiplayer for up to 6 players with full matchmaking and ranking system [CodeMasters]***I'd like to tell you more but the official web site is takes hours to load on my high-speed connection. [Zerothis] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| StarCraft | ? | ? | Pandora | labelminimizeminimize | |
| 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 II: Heart of the Swarm | Blizzard Entertainment | 2013 | Requires Wings of Liberty to function in US and EU versions at least, Chinese version is possibly standalone. | Windows | labelimageminimize |
| Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm | Blizzard Entertainment | 2013 | Mac OS X | labelminimizeminimize | |
| StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty | Blizzard Entertainment | 2010 | [M]SRP £44.99 / €59.99 for standard edition, £69.99 / €89.99 for collector's edition.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP, Vista or 7 * 2.6 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 6600 GT or Radeon 9800 Pro GPU * 12 GB HD space * 1024 x 720 [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz dual-core CPU * 2 GB RAM * 512 MB VRAM * GeForce 8800 GTX or Radeon HD 3870 GPU***Collector's Edition content:[quote]* The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game * An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor's dog tag, which comes preloaded with the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War® expansion set * A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director’s commentary, and more * The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 epic tracks from the game along with exclusive bonus tracks * StarCraft comic book issue #0, a prequel to the comic series * A World of Warcraft® mini Thor in-game pet that can be applied to all World of Warcraft characters on a single Battle.net account * Exclusive Battle.net downloadable content, including special portraits for your Battle.net profile, decals to customize your units in-game, and a visually unique version of the terran Thor unit[/quote]***SC2 is episodic, with the first game (Wings of Liberty) containing the Terran episode followed by "Heart of the Swarm" for Zerg and "Legacy of the Void" for Protoss later on.***StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, [game=#16956]StarCraft[/game]. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival. Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard will again offer unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game. Features: * Fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game * Three completely distinct races: Protoss, Terran, and Zerg * New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race * Groundbreaking single-player "story-mode" campaign * Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes * Full multiplayer support, with new competitive features and matchmaking utilities available through Battle.net * Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience [Blizzard] | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| 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 |
| System Shock | Electronic Arts;Origin (Looking Glass Technologies) | 1994 | The game has difficulty levels separately for combat, puzzles, cyberspace and plot. At highest plot difficulty, the game has a real-time limit imposed which is perhaps the greatest challenge you face and certainly not something you want on your first playthrough. Cyberspace also has timelimit on highest difficulty, but this only causes you to eject from cyberspace and nothing more serious.***The CD-ROM version (1994/11) added optional SVGA mode - 640x480 resolution instead of the original VGA 320x240 - with improved graphics and full speech for the logs and SHODAN. The CD-ROM version requires the CD to be in drive during play, but this can be easily circumvented by copying the CDROM folder from the CD to HD and editing both [code]cyb.cfg[/code] and [code]cdshock.bat[/code] to point to the folder in your HD instead. | MS-DOS | labelimagesubject |
| System Shock | Electronic Arts;Origin Systems (Looking Glass Technologies) | 1994 | Mac OS Classic | labelminimizeminimize | |
| System Shock 2 | Electronic Arts;Night Dive Studios (Looking Glass Studios;Irrational Games) | 1999 | The developer desired to create a Linux version of this game but did not have access to the source code. When pressed for further details they say that the source code is lost. Subsequently, there is an officially supported wine based Linux port available on Steam. Further reports suggest that a stolen version of the source code may be in the possession of an illegal hacker. Sections of this stolen code are available on the web but because of current US copyright law the stolen code cannot be used by anyone, including current ligitimate developers of the game.***MPN: [code]LGE08902537S[/code] (box), [code]LGE08902537CA[/code] (other side of the box), [code]LGE08902537IB[/code] (jewel case), [code]LGE08902537D[/code] (CD) GTIN/EAN-13: [code]5030930021290[/code]***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95 or 98 * 200 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB free RAM * 2 MB VRAM * 250 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 300 MHz Pentium II CPU * 64 MB free RAM * 4 MB VRAM * 3D accelerator * 550 MB HD space***UNIQUE COMBINATION OF SCI-FI HORROR AND ROLE PLAYING AND 1ST-PERSON GAMEPLAY Enter the O.S.A. to fine-tune your mind to manipulate your environment and carry out deadly psionic warfare. Utilise an assortment of equipment and cybernetic enhancements including computer hacking tools and special ability boosters. Use your wits to battle worm-eaten mutants that react to every sound and moving shadow. Train yourself to use the psionic amplifier and access 35 different psi powers including kinetic redirection, projected pyrokinesis, and neural restructuring. From the creators of [i]Thief: The Dark Project[/i], the [i]Ultima Underworld[/i] series and the original [i]System Shock[/i]. [Box blurb]***[b]missing images[/b] - title screen, more in-game screens [b]install OS limit[/b] - refuses installation on NT-based machines, citing DX6 limitations. This can be skipped by adding [code]-lgntforce[/code] command-line option to the setup program. [b]adv-xpdistr[/b] - there's really no experience, only "cyber modules" which are awarded at varying quantities upon completing tasks related to the main plot and occasionally found from the game world. These are used to buy upgrades to the protagonist's "cyber rig", each subsequent upgrade costing more cyber modules than the last (for skills the initial cost is also much higher than few of the following upgrades to them). [b]possessed[/b] / [b]parasites[/b] / [b]body horror[/b] - the host remains conscious quite far into the transformation process, often heard pleading to be killed while the parasite controlled body attacks the protagonist. Obviously there's no cure for them besides death (and even if there was, hardly any would wish to live as such horribly mutated creature). -- averted telekinesis - only used to take items from a distance, not to manipulate them or any other objects***Latest version: 2.3 (as of 1999-09)***"System Shock 2 is the sequel to [company=Looking Glass Studios]Looking Glass Studios[/company] / [company=Origin System]Origin System[/company] 1994 PC and Macintosh title, [game=#33139]System Shock[/game]. Like System Shock 1, there will be persistent levels (i.e., drop an item on one level, and you could go back later to retrieve it), gameplay elements like logs, inventory, skills, persistent world, leaning, hacking, RPG elements, multiple weapons and enemies, and a compelling storyline. Unlike most other first person shooters, the purpose of System Shock was not to kill everything in sight; nor was it a "find the key to move onto the next level" game. The plot was always present, but not so confining as in traditional shooters—there was almost always more than one task to accomplish. Levels were realistically designed and had logical reasons behind them. It is the principle of System Shock 2 to continue this game design." | Windows | labelimagesubject |
| System Shock 2 | Night Dive Studios (Looking Glass Studios;Irrational Games) | 2014 | Linux | labelminimizeminimize | |
| System Shock 2 | Night Dive Studios (Looking Glass Studios;Irrational Games) | 2013 | Mac OS X | labelminimizeminimize | |
| System Shock Remake | Night Dive Studios | 2017 | Linux | labelminimizeminimize | |
| System Shock: Enhanced Edition | Night Dive Studios (Looking Glass Studios;Night Dive Studios) | 2015 | This also includes classic System Shock which runs on DOSBOX rather than natively. | Windows | labelminimizeminimize |
| System Shock: Enhanced Edition | Night Dive Studios | 2017 | Linux | labelminimizeminimize |
