showing 4 games
| name | publisher(developer) | year arrow_downward | description | |
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| Star Control: Famous Battles of the Ur-Quan Conflict | Ballistic (Ballistic;Toys for Bob) | 1991 | Take a trip to the deadly outer reaches of space in the 27th century. Command one of 14 superb starships, each with unique maneuvering, weapons, and armor, as you try to save humanity from a tyrant's rule. Your mission sounds simple enough. Join up with the Alliance of Free Stars to take on the forces of the evil Ur-Quan Hierarchy. The fate of mankind rests in your hands, though, so you'll have to bring an extra helping of courage for this deadly affair. Boasting incredible 3D graphics, STAR CONTROL is the first-ever 12-megabit game, and it uses the capacity to bring you 15 detailed scenarios. Awesome sound effects and music make this a great game for sci-fi fans.*** [63]*** [37] | labelimagesubject |
| Alien³ | Acclaim Entertainment (Probe Software) | 1993 | The Xenomorph are fast, spit acid and are right behind YOU! The motion tracker is your only warning. No time to think, no time to catch your breath...RUN! Can't see very far ahead in these air ducts. Hard to breathe. Face-huggers can be anywhere. Must find a Queen Alien. The closer you get, the more Aliens you find...better not have them find you first! Just keep telling yourself, "THIS ISN'T REALLY HAPPENING;;;IT'S ONLY A GAME". * Feel the Supsense: Aliens can be lurking anywhere! * Feel the Danger: Rescue cocooned prisoners before they're infected. * Feel the Terror: When you discover what's become of the prisoners. * Maze of Corridors: Search for trapped prisoners. * Motion Tracker: Top-right screen will warn you an Alien is in range. * Fire Power: Blast the Xenomorph with your flame thrower or grenade launcher. | labelimagesubject |
| Dune II: Battle for Arrakis | Virgin (Westwood Studios) | 1993 | Control of the planet Dune is a top priority for any faction that has aspirations of ruling the universe. That's why three Houses are engaged in a bloody battle, each knowing that Dune is the key to building an insurmountable federation. You can choose from any of the three Houses, Atreides, Harkonnens, or Ordos, and see if you can lead your people to victory. You'll face nine unique levels full of enemies, natural obstacles, and the unknown as you try to fortify your position and gain control of the planet. You'll have to build and defend your base, but don't forget that the only way you'll win this war is to attack your opponents. Finding the right balance between attacks and defensive maneuvers can mean the difference between victory and defeat, so plan your strategy carefully.***This game was the first real-time strategy game (such as Warcraft, Age of Empires, Command & Conquer, etc...). | labelimagesubject |
| Battletech: A Game of Armored Combat | Extreme Software;Activision (FASA Corporation;Malibu Graphics) | 1994 | 'MECH WAR!! The 31st century is a brutal and violent place. The galaxy is racked by a devastating war waged with gigantic 75-ton BattleMechs teeming with the most ruinous weapons that science can create. MechWarriors like you needed to pilot the "Madcat" Heavy OmniMech on desperate missions against enemy installations. This is the world of [b]BATTLETECH®[/b]! Alone against the relentless onslaught of hordes of enemy defenders, you'll need skill and cunning to knockout your objectives! Steer your lumbering 'Mech into the savage fury of a hornet's nest of attackers, and cut loose with the Madcat's incredible firepower to lay waste to all before you! Fight to the last for a victory that will bring you honor and glory! And if honor isn't motivation enough, it helps to remember that the enemy doesn't take prisoners... * Use 9 futuristic and devastating weapons systems to obliterate enemy resistance! * Battle the ground defenses of the Inner Sphere on five different planets! * 2-Player Cooperative Mode lets one player steer while the other controls Madcat's weapon systems!*** [26]***Excellent mecha-oriented shoot-'em-up based on the now famous RPG. | labelimagesubject |
