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FAR Colony  ??[quote]*Do you consider other platforms ?
No. Some time ago, maybe more than one year, I talked about a "possible" native Linux port, but I have already too much job to do with this version only, and no more spare time.[/quote]
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Jesus in Space Wisdom Tree (Sunday Software)?How would you explaining baptism to aliens that live underwater? Or explain them them the camel hair that John the Baptist wore? Is there a way to explain the Last Supper and the Passover meal to artificial beings (robots) that do not consume food? And how does one share Jesus with sentient balls of ice?
In this game, the player struggles to translate essential sections of God's Word into forms of communication that newly discovered races from elsewhere in the universe can understand. Be it words, actions, or other, how do you?
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Kreed: Battle for Savitar  ? (Burut)? labelminimizeminimize
naev naev Team? labelminimizeminimize
EarthSiege 2: Skyforce Dynamix1995[b]missing images:[/b] title screen, HERC equipment screen, more and better in-game screens labelimageminimize
MechWarrior 2  Activision1995 labelminimizeminimize
MechWarrior 2: Ghost Bear's Legacy Activision1995 labelminimizeminimize
Star Trek - The Next Generation: A Final Unity  Spectrum Holobyte;MicroProse Software;Hasbro Interactive (Spectrum Holobyte)1995 labelminimizeminimize
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom  Electronic Arts (Origin Systems)1995 labelminimizeminimize
Alien Trilogy Acclaim Entertainment (Probe)1996Comes on the same CD as the DOS version. labelminimizeminimize
Hunter Hunted Sierra On-Line (Dynamix)1996 labelminimizeminimize
Master of Dimensions  Eidos Interactive (Mad Engine)1996The sorcerer Merlin is not only involved in mystical but also in physical things and journeys to other dimensions. One bad day he met the wizard of the fairyland. Since the two didn't particularly like each other, it finally came to a conflict ending with the fragmentation of Merlin's magic wand. The single parts were hidden in different dimensions - and Merlin's power was lost. A millennium later a boy coincidentally finds a dimension machine on the attic of his Grandpa: The hunt for the parts of the magic wand can begin.

Master of Dimension (German title: The Fifth Dimension) is an adventure, using different elements of the genre: beside the classic point'n'click, movie passages (in the private eye dimension) à la Snatcher are offered, while switching to big screens is a style borrowed from French or Japanese productions. The latter takes place when important conversations are lead or viewing special items. Gamers realize in a "dramatic" way that this is the point players have to turn your attention to.***
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MissionForce: CyberStorm Sierra On-Line (Dynamix)1996Comes with two identical CDs so one can be loaned to a friend for online play. labelimageminimize
Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels  Electronic Arts (Kee Games)1996Separate release from the DOS version. labelminimizeminimize
MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries  Activision1996 labelminimizeminimize
Outpost 2: Divided Destiny  Sierra On-Line (Dynamix)1997 labelimageminimize
POD - Planet of Death Ubi Soft1997[b]Add-on[/b]: [i]POD Extended Time[/i] includes 16 tracks and 8 cars from Gold Version, plus 3 new tracks and 11 new vehicles.***Review for the add-on "Extended Time".
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[58]***There were also two original versions, OEM with 12 tracks and standard with 16.

Re-released later on the same year as POD Gold with very little added content (besides having all the tracks from both previous versions) in addition to D3D renderer.

The game had a number of renderers: pure software, MMX, 3dfx/Glide, and D3D (only in Gold).
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Warhammer Epic 40,000: Final Liberation SSI (Holistic Design)1997 labelminimizeminimize
Wing Commander: Prophecy Electronic Arts (Origin)1997 labelimageminimize
Dark Colony SSI (GameTek)1997[b]greys[/b] - called Taar. labelimageminimize
Quake II  Activision (id Software)1997When a stray Freedom Guard transport stumbles upon a secret Imperium research base in a remote system at the edge of the galaxy, crew members find a possible genetic cure for the mark that controls their lives. But the Freedom Guard must master a new species of semi-intelligent animals and battle a force of the Imperium's secret intelligence organization to succeed.***
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CyberStorm2: Corporate Wars  Sierra On-Line (Dynamix)1998
[53]***Optionally turn-based (with either sequential or simultaneous turns) or real-time.***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows 95 or NT4
* 133 MHz Pentium CPU
* 24 MB RAM
* 1 MB VRAM
* 50 MB HD space
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Dark Colony: The Council Wars Take-Two Interactive Software (GameTek)1998 labelminimizeminimize
Insurrection: Campaigns for StarCraft  Aztech New Media1998 labelimageminimize
Klingon Honor Guard  Microprose1998Uses the UNREAL 3D engine. labelimageminimize
Perry Rhodan: Operation Eastside Fantasy Productions (Spellbound Entertainment)1998 labelminimizeminimize
Star Trek Pinball Interplay (SCI)1998 labelminimizeminimize
StarCraft: Retribution WizardWorks Software (Stardock Systems)1998 labelminimizeminimize
Warhammer 40.000: Chaos Gate SSI (Mindscape)1998 labelminimizeminimize
Wing Commander Secret Ops Origin Systems1998The 6th part of the famous "Wing Commander" series was free for download. labelminimizeminimize
Aliens Online Electronic Arts (Mythic Entertainment)1998Also published by: GameStorm, Kesmai, Fox Interactive, Reenactor Entertainment, SS Free, Aliens Rejuvination, AOL, 20th Century Fox, Team Kindred

Servers were closed down in May 29, 2000.
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Battlezone Activision1998[b]Minimum requirements:[/b]
* Windows 95
* 133 MHz CPU
* 16 MB RAM
* 1 MB VRAM
* 2X CD-ROM drive
* 210 MB free HD space***Good remake of original arcade classic. Missions are good and has a great interface that sometimes becomes tedious. Overall, very good.
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StarCraft  Blizzard Entertainment1998In 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]])
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Outwars Microsoft (SingleTrac)1998[b]hang glider[/b] - not literally, the power armor at some point become fitted with foldable wings which are used like hang glider except for the fact that you also have the power armor's standard jetpack for additional propulsion.***DESCRIPTION

As a Dreadnaut soldier, you will lead a team of space troopers against an alien insect force in a planet by planet battle to save the universe.

You are the best we have. You are one mean space marine. Succeed in your mission objectives and we all survive. Fail...and you condemn us all.

FEATURES

Arsenal of Weapons - Arm your space troopers with a variety of lethal weaponry including heat-seeking swarm missiles, flechette cannons, plasma rifles, grenade launchers, and proximity mines before each level.

3D Interactive Audio - Outwars features a fully interactive soundtrack and sound system. All noises are rendered in 3D and are a major part of the gameplay -- enemy shrieks get louder and more alarming as you near them (even if they are behind a wall!), waterfall noises become louder, and ship noises go through Doppler warping as they scream past you in the full heat of battle.

Additionally, the music itself is interactive and sets the tone for each mission. Singletrac has combined a rich redbook audio soundtrack with streaming interactive music that changes based on the game changes. You're searching: it's tense, suspended. You're fighting: it's a wild pounding battle song that will get your heart rate going and keep your fingers hitting those triggers faster, faster, faster.

Rocket-Pack Dynamics - You'll experience dizzying heights and enormous depths while piloting a jet-pack armed with lethal firepower to take on the exo-skeleton adversaries.

Large, diverse environments - Outwars includes a wide variety of diverse environments including a lush tropical planet, a desert mining colony, a forbidding ice planet and a planet sized hive. Additionally, the gameplay environments in Outwars are expansive; thus, your not just confined to the oppressive environments seen in most run-n-guns. This opens up the gameplay possibilities and makes the game less predicable.

Multiple modes of motion - Players can choose from different method of motions including running, gliding and jet packing across vast environments.

Unique gameplay strategy - You will face a variety of strategy options in Outwars, such as: Is there enough fuel to make it out of the deep, underground cavern? Would it be better to rush the alien insect force with the whole team, or send someone around to outflank them? Are the your adversaries running away because they were afraid or are they preparing an ambush?

Mission-based levels - Outwars offers sophisticated objectives for each mission that vary from stealth under-cover work to frenetic combat action to team-assisted cooperative and research missions. This is not a standard "shoot everything and find the exit" game.

Aggressive Adversaries - Deal with adversaries that will actively pursue you across vast landscapes and employ a variety of attacks in order to destroy you.

Engaging Storyline - As you achieve your missions, you learn about the aliens that you are battling and their devious plans as your teammates work feverishly to help you foil them. Failure has one consequence: DOOM.

Personalized characters - Character options allow you to choose to play as a man or a woman and outfit your teammates before third-person gameplay.

Varied Multi-Player Play - OutWars supports modem, LAN and Internet play (via the Internet Gaming Zone) and includes cooperative, capture-the-flag, and death-match modes of play.

Technology Support - MMX technology and Direct 3D acceleration are included for immersive play.
[Microsoft]
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The Red Odyssey  Macmillan Digital Publishing (Team Evolve)1998 labelminimizeminimize
Unreal  GT Interactive;Infogrames (Epic MegaGames;Digital Extremes)1998MSRP: $54.95 (U.S.)***
[53]***1998-04-30 original release as reported by Epic Games, published by GT Interactive. Validity uncertain despite the source.
1998-05-22 as reported on the official site at the time of release.
1999 Unreal Gold - re-release that bundled Return to Na Pali.
2000-09-22 - re-release by Infogrames
2001 another re-release by Infogrames***Although Unreal was great back in the days it first came out, it hasn't fared well against the ravages of time. It's difficult to get running on modern Windows operating systems (with hardware 3D acceleration, software rendering works fine) and when you do, it's a terrible realization that it doesn't look as great as you remember. Something 3D games are perhaps only now managing to accomplish (if even now), a level of detail that can survive for ages like 2D graphics reached long ago.

The difficulty setting is a bit curious as it adjusts the dodge-firing ratio, so the easiest difficulty may actually be the hardest since the enemies dodge a _lot_, while at hardest they practically just stand there and shoot at you a never ending stream of bullets/rockets/whatever. So, if you're poor shot, go for harder difficulties, if you're poor dodger, go for easy. The normal difficulty and those near it balance it out so it may be harder or easier depending on your skill and playstyle.***Great FP-Shooter, network-playing, Missiondisc available
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Freespace  Interplay (Volition)1998Colloquially called simply "Freespace" by most. labelimageminimize
Quake II Mission Pack - The Reckoning Activision (Hatrix)1998 labelimageminimize
X-COM: Interceptor Microprose1998Llevando la jugabilidad de X-COM al espacio, en un sistema de defensa mucho más activo (tienes que ir a buscar a los aliens, ya no vale con esperar a que aparezcan) y con un control en forma de simulador de combate espacial sencillo de controlar pero con muchos elementos a tener en cuenta (armas disponibles, conteo de misiles, tipo y número de nave rival, situación de los compañeros)
Aunque no tiene esa dificultad característica de la saga (es más asequible), si que plantea los suficientes retos para ser un juego intrigante y divertido.

8 de 10***They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space. You must strategically equip your X-COM fighters, amass a formidable arsenal and then fulfill your mandate by going head-to-head with the devious element. The action is fast. And the opposing forces are wicked. But if you are smart, diligent and quick, you will prevail in a masterfully fought campaign to save our planet from perilous collapse.

Features:

* Wreak complete destruction in an addictive and seamless combination of combat action and strategy.
* Mastermind your plan by purchasing equipment, hiring pilots and researching new technologies.
* Pilot your own X-COM attack ship in a face-to-face 3D real-time first person environment.
[Valve]
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MechCommander  Microprose (FASA Interactive)1998MechCommander is a new real-time action strategy game of tactical combat and resource management that is set in the detailed BattleTech universe. The player assumes the role of a MechCommander in command of a growing unit of MechWarriors and their assigned 'Mechs. The goal is to retake the planet Port Arthur from the technologically superior Smoke Jaguar Clan. Players manage supplies and repair, upgrade, and organize the entire 'Mech unit. The user interface can be customized to offer limitless command options, allowing for a unique view of the BattleTech universe. Up to 24 'Mechs are involved in combat during 30 in-depth missions. Players select from 18 different chassis and custom armaments.***
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Dune 2000  Westwood Studios (Intelligent Games)1998Virgin Interactive functioned as European distributor, not publisher.

Essentially a remake of Dune 2 but the plot is different.***Latest version: 1.06 (as of 1998-12-17)***Remake of the classic strategy game [[gameid:42652 Dune 2]]. This one is compatible with Windows XP.
[cjlee001]
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Quake II Mission Pack - Ground Zero id Software (Rogue Software)1998 labelimageminimize
Carnivores  WizardWorks Software (Action Forms)19982190 AD. On a routine exploration mission, science vessel FMM UV discovered a planet with suitable climate for humankind. During the initial scouting expedition, this young planet, code-named FMM UV-32, was declared inhospitable for colony life, due to its unstable terrain and immense population of prehistoric reptiles. News of this amazing planet spread, and articles on the "Dinosaur Planet" lead an earth corporation to purchase the rights to the planet, and create DinoHunt Corp. DinoHunt created the unique opportunity for paying customers to become dinosaur hunters for the first time in 50 million years. You are the newest client of DinoHunt Corp.
[Action Forms]***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows 95 or 98
* 150 MHz Pentium CPU
* 16 MB RAM
* 45 MB HD space
* 2X CD-ROM drive

[b]Recommended:[/b]
* 200 MHz Pentium CPU
* 32 MB RAM
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Starsiege: Tribes Sierra On-Line (Dynamix)1998Re-released in 2004 as freeware labelminimizeminimize
StarCraft: Brood War  Blizzard Entertainment1998With 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.***
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[53]***For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.***Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27)
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Cydonia: Mars: The First Manned Mission  Dreamcatcher;Zablac Entertainment;Alsyd (Aneiva Interactive)1999'Cydonia' is the title of the CD-Version. 'Lightbringer' is the title of the DVD-Version of the same game. labelimageminimize
Dominant Species Red Storm Entertainment1999[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]
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Skout Modern Games (Soft Enterprises)1999 labelminimizeminimize
Star Trek: Insurrection Activision (Presto Studios)1999 labelminimizeminimize
Star Trek: Starfleet Command Interplay (14 Degrees East)1999 labelminimizeminimize
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