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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Comix Zone	SegaSoft	1995
Hunter Hunted	Sierra On-Line (Dynamix)	1996
Incubation: The Wilderness Missions	Blue Byte	1997
Incubation: Time is Running Out	Blue Byte	1997	Can't be installed or played on XP64 due to compatibility mode with Win95 being insufficient.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95 * Pentium 90 * 16 MB RAM * 2 MB VRAM * 37 MB free HD space
Krush, Kill 'n' Destroy: Xtreme	Melbourne House (Beam Software)	1997	Not a true remake but an expanded version of the basic
Machine Hunter	MGM Interactive;Eidos (Eurocom Entertainment)	1997
Take No Prisoners	Red Orb Entertainment (Raven Software)	1997	3/6 with 3Dfx. 2/6 without 3Dfx. [84]*[b]map[/b] - limited to showing how the zones are connected to each other. In-zone maps are missing. [b]direct3d[/b] - main difference over software rendering is 800x600 resolution support, 16 bit display support (primarily for colored lighting) and linear sampling. [b]display-640x480[/b] - characters use higher resolution sprites at this than when played at 320x240, the UI textures are stretched however.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95 * 90 MHz Pentium CPU * 16 MB RAM * 216 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 133 MHz Pentium CPU * 24 MB RAM Note: Although DX3 is enough to play the game, the game's readme suggests DX5 as the game supposedly performs [i]much[/i] better on it.***Set in the grim, dark future, Take No Prisoners puts you in control of Slade, a post-apocalyptic mercenary empowered with the choice to destroy the world...or save it. Based on Raven Software's in-house Vampire engine, Take No Prisoners was developed concurrently with MageSlayer from July 1996 - August 1997 and was released by Red Orb Entertainment, a division of Broderbund Software. Originally called RIOT (and subsequently Outrage), Take No Prisoners pioneered a new variation of top-down gameplay made popular by the arcade classic Gauntlet by setting the character at the bottom of the screen and exploring the world from a 2 ½D view. This innovation was hailed as a "fresh new perspective" and a "breath of fresh air" in the action gaming genre. Take No Prisoners shipped with 30 single-player levels, 22 different enemies, 21 weapons, 22 combat items, 3 usable vehicles and a variety of multiplayer game modes including deathmatch, capture the flag, arsenal and assassin. In addition, Take No Prisoners was one of the first games to hit the market that took full advantage of 3-D hardware acceleration and colored lighting. [Raven]
Fallout	Interplay (Black Isle Studios)	1997	A great post-apocalyptic RPG, with good atmosphere and great feeling about scarceness of resources. Sadly, is too short, but with an incredibly good story and even alternative endings.* [53]Set in the aftermath of a worldwide nuclear war, FALLOUT will challenge you to survive in an unknown and dangerous world. You will take the role of a Vault-dweller, a person who has grown up in a secluded, underground survival Vault. Circumstances arise that force you to go Outside to a strange world 80 years after the end of the modern civilization. A world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. Your immediate task is to find a replacement for the broken water purification controller chip. Without that chip, your fellow Vault dwellers are doomed to dehydration or are forced to leave the safety of the Vault for the Outside.2009-08-19 on Steam, by Interplay (lang: eng, fre, spa, ger)*Latest version: 1.2 (as of ?) Earlier: 1.1 on 1997-11-21
Alien Earth	Playmates Interactive Entertainment;Melbourne House (Beam Software)	1998	[b]auto regen[/b] - it's [i]slow[/i], but the only reason you can actually survive the game as you're constantly ambushed by extremely hostile mutant "animals", other humans and aliens. This won't save you in a battle though and is disabled during various conditions such as when you're poisoned. [b]improvised weapons[/b] - only in the first part of the game(?)*The game's title appears stylized as [i]ALIENEARTH[/i] on the game box and title screen, but is written as Alien Earth within the included readme file and manual.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95 * 90 MHz Pentium CPU * 16 MB RAM * 80 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive
Incubation: Hidden Worlds	Blue Byte	1998	Re-release of the original [game=#162336]Incubation[/game] with little new content.
KKnD2: Krossfire	Infogrames (Beam Software)	1998
Fallout 2	Interplay (Black Isle Studios)	1998	Improves everything in the first game, especially exploration. The only thing to blame is a kind of fixed ending in comparition with the first game, and an antagonist not so interesting as The Master. 9 de 10*In this postnuclear role-playing game, you are the Chosen One, the direct descendant of the Vault Dweller. The village elders have selected you to wear the sacred Vault-suit of your grandsire and, in time, to ascend to the leadership of your people. First you must prove your devotion to your people. Your tribe needs help. If you are truly the Chosen One, then you alone are capable of claiming the heritage of the Vault Dweller to take back your birthright. Your tribe has survived over 10 years of drought, but now their reserves are at an end. You must find Vault 13 and claim the technology that your tribe needs to survive. If you fail in this quest, your tribe will surely die. You must travel the perilous Wastes on a holy quest to find Vault 13--the same Vault that cruelly cast your grandsire out into the Wastes 80 years ago. The Vault owes you. The Vault owes your tribe. Now it is time to collect.2009-08-19 on Steam, by Interplay (lang: eng, fre, ger)[b]censored[/b] - at least UK and German releases had the children removed.*It's a CRPG set in a Post Apocalyptic world. You play the Chosen One, the direct descendant of the Vault Dweller from the original Fallout. The village elders have selected you to wear the sacred Vault-suit and, in time, to ascend to the leadership of your people. First you must prove your devotion to your people and journey out into the wastelands. Your tribe needs help...
SiN	Activision (Ritual Entertainment)	1998	You are Colonel John R. Blade, who single-handedly restored order to Freeport in 2087, when the police force was dismantled. Now you face a new evil: Elexis Sinclaire has begun to biologically alter the streets of the city. Her mission to create genetically engineered mutants starts with the DNA altering drug, Dyforsanide. Blade uses hard-core weaponry to infiltrate the drug circuit and bring the brilliant biochemist to justice.* [84]* [53]
Gorky17	Monolith Productions (Metropolis Software)	1999	Gorky 18 is a re-interpretation/re-release of the game which shouldn't have very much different to the original.
SiN: Wages of Sin	Activision (2015)	1999
Lands of Lore III	Electronic Arts (Westwood Studios)	1999	Practically unplayable on Windows XP and newer, crashes with segfault on lol3.dat whenever a video is about to play. This can be avoided by hitting esc key to skip it, but this requires reflexes and obviously depraves you of whatever bits of the story is revealed in them. Some have managed to run the game by removing certain background applications, but there seems to be no agreement what those are.*Latest version: 1.07a (as of 1999-05?)Comes on 4 CDs.[b][size=130]Easy To Play. Hard To Resist.[/size][/b] Armed with only your sword and spellbook, you must break free of your past to forever close dimensional rifts born from ancient magic. Fear not. Four guilds, the mystic Dawn, and a magical familiar companion will aid you in this perilous task. Be brave or all shall be lost for eternity... even your very soul. [b]Knowledge At Your Fingertips[/b] Your in-game journal is a manual that builds itself, giving you all the information you need as soon a you need it. Never be lost. Never be confused. [b]Easy-to-Use Interface[/b] An intuitive inventory system puts a vast array of weapons, items and spells at your fingertips. [b]Breathtaking 3D Enhancements[/b] Enter the grandeur of the most richly detailed Lands of Lore world ever as incredible lighting effects, realistic shadows and detailed texture maps intensify your every encounter. [b]Fascinating And Diverse Worlds[/b] Interact with intriguing characters as you trek through six distinct worlds, ranging from vast, frozen wastelands to underworld labyrinths. [b]Spectacular Spells and Magic[/b] Conjure dozens of spells including the Detonation Sphere, Banish, Hologram, Blade Turret, Cataclysm and many more. [b]Interactive Character Development[/b] Join up to four guilds—Warriors, Mages, Clerics, or Thieves—to customise your character and strengthen your skills. [b]Weapons And Magic Items Galore[/b] Choose from over 60 weapons to defend yourself and over 100 magic items to gain special abilities and ensure your survival. [Box blurb][b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95 or 98 * Pentium 166 MHz * 32 MB RAM * 450 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium II 233 MHz * 64 MB RAM * 12 MB VRAM (Voodoo II or other AGP 2x 3D GPU) * 1 GB free HD space * 32X CD-ROM drive
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 objectsLatest 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."
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun	Westwood Studios	1999	Set in the early 21st century, Tiberian Sun once again pits the Global Defense Initiative against the Brotherhood of Nod in a struggle for control of the planet. With an epic storyline that unfolds as play progresses, players learn the reasons behind the worldwide outbreak of Tiberium and what happened to the notorious Nod leader Kane, who was presumed dead at the end of the first Command & Conquer. It’s time to head up the Firestorm task force. Nod’s experiments have unknowingly released a horde of cybernetic nightmares upon the world. As GDI and Nod scramble to save themselves, they realize their only salvation lies in the unthinkable.
Abomination: The Nemesis Project	Eidos Interactive (Hothouse Creations)	1999	Your task is to lead the Project Nemesis agents in the fight to find the cause of the plague and to attempt to reverse its effects. But your team of agents is no ordinary one - each member is genetically engineered in some way... Savage has extraordinary strength, Pyro can burn enemies at a distance, Detonate can turn objects into explosives, Ninja can become invisible, Creep can take on the form of others, Doc can heal, Viper can generate protective shields and Steel has strengthened fire-resistent skin.* [100]* [84]* [53][b]Minimum:[/b] Pentium 166 MHz * 32 MB RAM * Windows 95 or 98 * 8x CD-ROM drive * 2 MB VRAM (SVGA) [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium II * 64 MB RAM * 12x CD-ROM drive * 4 MB VRAM***The game has been described as having heavy Lovecraftian influence.
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun: Firestorm	Electronic Arts (Westwood Studios)	2000	Firestorm follows the events as they unfolded in the GDI campaign of Tiberian Sun. With the Brotherhood of Nod fractured into feuding warlords following Kane’s death, Anton Slavik (also called The Serbian Wolf) is determined to keep Kane’s ideology alive through the resurrection of Nod’s highly advanced artificial intelligence, CABAL (Computer Assisted Biologically Augmented Lifeform), while the Global Defense Initiative continues its ongoing campaign to stop the spread of Tiberium and its monstrous mutations by retrieving the extraterrestrial Tacitus device. GDI and Nod must now join forces in order to overcome Nod’s previous vital assistant in tactical decisions and their current nemesis, CABAL, who intends to conquer the world through the systematic assimilation of human populations into its cyborg armies with the means of Tiberium on a massive scale.
Sacrifice	Interplay (Shiny Entertainment)	2000	2009-08-19 on Steam, by Interplay (lang: eng, fre, ita, spa, ger)*Some may notice that Charnel is depicted on the game boxes, but in one of the boxes the character facing away is actually one of James' champions instead of the protagonist of the story, Eldred.[b]resource harvesting[/b] — conquering the mana fountains as without them your spell casting is slowed down, and harvesting the souls of the dead. [b]non-human[/b] — although superficially humanoid and even human, closer examination reveals features definitely not part of human physiology. Also, there doesn't seem to be any mention of humans. [b]anti-hero protagonist[/b] — not very obvious, but he wages the war of the gods simply to bide his time and gather strength for his own purposes, regardless of the God he has chosen to serve. Also in the backstory that he relates to Mithras. [b]adv-deeds[/b] — these "deeds" are not revealed until you actually complete them and the rewards are given at the end of each mission. Since they're optional and the rewards depends on the mission, these may or may not make the late game easier.Comes on single CD which can be used to install unlimited number of multiplayer-only "spawns" and singular single-player installation (though I didn't see anything that would limit even that).The game may fail to start up if you have total swap file size much larger than 2 GiB, although it may in truth require the total memory (physical and swap) be less than 4 GiB. The error message produced by this states you need [i]at least[/i] 128 MB swap file.Latest version: patch #3 (as of 2001-05?) The patch updates the DirectX version requirement from 7 to 8.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95, 98 or 2000 * 300 MHz Pentium II CPU (or 550 MHz AMD K6-2 or 450 MHz AMD K6-3 CPU) * 64 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 3D accelerator (D3D-compatible) * 620 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive * DX-compatible soundcard [b]Recommended:[/b] * 450 MHz Pentium II or Athlon CPU (or 650 MHz Duron CPU) * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM***THE HOLY WAR IS OVER. The Demons of Gologotha have been banished, yet the cost has been terribly high. The Creator, God of the Fyllid, has been defeated and the faith of the people has begun to wane. Pretty squabbles among the five remaining Gods has caused the land to split into five mystical territories - each at war with one another. Into this divided land steps a wizard, a man haunted by his past, whose choices will shape the future. Which God will he choose? Will he sacrifice himself to change this world for the better, or will what remains of this world be sacrificed fo one God's glory? [Box blurb]
Fallout Tactics	Interplay (Micro Forté;14 Degrees East)	2001	Tactical Squad-Based Combat comes to the Fallout® Universe! You are the wretched refuse. You may be born from dirt, but we will forge you into steel. You will learn to bend; if not you, will you break. In these dark times, the Brotherhood - your Brotherhood - is all that stands between the rekindled flame of civilization and the howling, radiated wasteland. Your weapons will become more than your tools, they will become your friends. You will use your skills to inspire the lowly and protect the weak... whether they like it or not. Your squadmates will be more dear to you than your kin and for those that survive there will be honor, respect and the spoils of war.*2009-08-19 on Steam, by Interplay (lang: eng, fre, ger)*Despite the awfully similar name, this is not the same game as the PS2 and Xbox Brotherhood of Steel game.
Druuna: Morbus Gravis	Microïds;1C Company (Artematica Entertainment)	2001	Latest version: retail**'Inspired by the sensual works of Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri' Druuna: Sensual, voluptuous, alluring - the ultimate temptress. Doomed to live in a semi-vegetative state poised between life and death. Those who inhabit her dark and decadent world are contaminated by a terrible plague that transforms them into bloodthirsty animals. Only with the help of `BrainHolder´, a computer connected to Druuna's brain, can you take on the role of the heroine and relive the events that put her in her current state, and thus be in charge of her destiny. Confronting all manner of mysterious and immoral characters you must avoid the many pitfalls along her trail - From now on, Druuna's life is in your hands . . . An adventure game in a hyper-realistic, interactive real-time 3D world. * A highly engaging universe and scenario created by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, author of the Druuna cartoon series. * A rich graphic environment enhanced by hi-fi quality audio: real-time 3D integrated, THX certified sound. * Cinematographic direction, with 60 minutes of full motion video cut scenes. * Lavish soundtrack with more than ten original scores. [Box blurb]**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95, 98, ME or 2000 * 400 MHz CPU * 64 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 500 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 600 MHz CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 3.2 GB HD space***Comes on 6 CDs. EAN-13: [code]3342181726650[/code] (UK; Microids)
Command & Conquer: Renegade	Electronic Arts (Westwood Pacific)	2002	Command & Conquer: Renegade is a first-person 3D shooter set in the Command & Conquer universe. Game progression is mission-driven; most missions have primary, secondary, and tertiary objectives. A few drive able vehicles are available. Though the gameplay does not deviate from traditional FPS formula, scripted events and some of the mission objectives share common themes and features with the real-time strategy games of the series. The multiplayer emulates RTS gameplay to a larger extent, putting players in control of either GDI or the Brotherhood forces, and requiring them to harvest tiberium in order to upgrade the armies.* [100]* [12]***Latest version: 1.037 (as of 2003-01-23)
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project	Arush Entertainment (Sunstorm Interactive)	2002	Side-scrolling platformer in a 3D environment with lotsof guns, explosions, ugly monsters and some new one-liners.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus	Konami	2003
Hulk	Vivendi Universal Games (Radical Entertainment)	2003	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 700 MHz Pentium III CPU * 192 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 1.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1 GHz Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM * Dual-analog gamepad w/ 6 buttons
UFO: Aftermath	Cenega;Tri Synergy (ALTAR Interactive)	2003	[b]Minimum system requirements:[/b] * Windows 98, 2000 or XP * Pentium III 500 MHz * 128 MB RAM * GeForce 2 with 32 MB VRAM * 1 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium IV 2 GHz or Athlon 2 GHz * 256 MB RAM * GeForce 4 MX or ATI Radeon 9300 with 64 MB VRAM*Working title: [i]The Dreamland Chronicles: Freedom Ridge[/i] ... originally by [company=Mythos Games]Mythos Games[/company] as a 3D remake of the original [game=X-COM: UFO Defense]X-COM: UFO Defense[/game] which was cancelled. [game=Virgin Interactive]Virgin Interactive[/game] restarted the project under ALTAR in 2001.UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story. Combining a global strategy with small squad tactical combat, the challenge offered is to fight against an alien invasion. Featuring run time generated tactical missions with innovative simultaneous combat action; the genre is also enhanced with strong RPG elements, offering a quite unique mix of strategic ideas. RPG - Your soldiers will improve as they gain more experience. Their skills are derived from these statistics, and each point that you put into any one of these attributes will have a noticeable effect on that soldier's skills. These attributes are: Strength, Agility, Dexterity, Willpower, Intelligence, and Perception Strategy - You must manage your bases, interceptions, and squads. Territory is equal to power in the game - the more you control, the better your interceptor coverage. Also, the faster you research, the better things could be. Tactics - Fighting on the ground against aliens and mutants for the control of territories. Once you control a territory, you can decide what type of base you want there: Research, Military, Manufacture or Biomass repulsion. Combat - Unique combat system features all of the best elements of both turn-based and real-time combat systems. You give orders while the game is paused to avoid the frantic rush of a real time system. While in pause you can give your troops very detailed orders taking as much time as you like. Once you are finished you simply start the game and continue playing. Once the game is underway you can pause the game at any point to update or change your orders and the game will automatically pause when important events occur, so that you may modify your plans accordingly. This combat is combining the finely grained tactics of a turn-based game with the realism of a real time system. Key features: Simultaneous combat (mentioned above) * Randomly generated tactical missions - each playing field will be unique meaning no two games are the same * Intricate, rich and frightening alien setting displayed in full 3D * Over 100 varied mission objectives * 70 plus unique weapons [Cenega]***Combines global strategy with small squad tactical combat in the fight against an alien invasion. It features run-time generated tactical missions, completely in 3D, with innovative simultaneous action combat, strong RPG elements and strategy game on the planetary level.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Konami	2003
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Konami	2003
Far Cry	Ubisoft (Crytek)	2004	[100]* [12]It came with graphics that are still not bad today, immense spaces and a difficulty and tactical complexity more typical of a Tom Clancy's than a traditional action game. And with all this together a great classic came out that was as entertaining as it was demanding for the player. 8 out of 10[b]militant protagonist[/b] — the protagonist is [i]former[/i] SEAL squad leader (or some such), but this has been made so painfully clear (and almost treated like he still was) that he might as well still be.*The single-player game is available as ad-supported freeware from following locations: http://www.fileplanet.com/180410/180000/fileinfo/ http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/farcry/download.html?sid=6178092
ObsCure	DreamCatcher Interactive;MC2-Microïds (Hydravision)	2004	2009-05-12 on GoG.com, by MC2 France (Microids)*[b]missing images:[/b] actual in-game screens[b]multi protagonists[/b] — In addition to having them around, they also function as a form of counter for how many lives you have left. Except you lose the characters' special abilities and any useful input they might give on some situations.Latest version: 1.1 (as of 2004-11?)[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 1 GHz Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 4 GB HD space * gamepad for cooperative mode
COPS 2170: The Power of Law	Strategy First;DreamCatcher Europe;Game Factory Interactive (MiST Land South)	2004	[b]morale[/b] — units start panicking if enough many of their friends get killed and/or they get sufficiently wounded, effects usually involve running around and shouting for help/mercy while others go into berserk and start shooting everywhere, often killing their own friends rather than enemies in the process.*Latest version: 1.22 (as of 2005-02-21?) The patch can't be applied on XP64 for some reason (and possibly any other similarly recent Windows OS), but the game can be temporarily installed on a virtual machine, patched there and the files copied back to the host OS over the installation there and the game will work without any issues.Comes on 2 CDs.*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 800 MHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 700 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM
Neocron 2	10tacle Studios;Atari (Reakktor Media)	2005	Pack your suitcase! Try your luck in a world full of Sex, Guns and Rock'n Roll! Become citizen in one of earth's last big cities. Get a job, an apartment and a reliable weapon. Let nothing stand in the path of your career. Hack into Cyberspace or join thousands of other players in a fight for resources and respect. Make use of your weapons and PSI powers or earn your living with dirty business. Choose your own path through a world dominated by money, power and survival instincts. COMBAT Experience the thrilling realtime combat that 1st Person Shooters offer, rather than the tedious "click & wait" action known from other MMORPGs. FACTIONS Join the war between Neocron and the Dome of York and become part of one of the twelve fighting factions. Ally with the rebels from the Twilight Guardian, the technology freaks from the Fallen Angels, the dealers and pimps from the Black Dragons and many more. CITIES Move into your apartment in the safe and clean city of Neocron, where flashy advertisements shine into every street corner, or join the government-opposing factions in the Dome of York, which was nearly destroyed and lies in ruins. WEAPONS The massive arsenal holds hundreds of weapons, from the classic melee weapons to pistols, rifles, heavy weapons, futuristic lasers, plasma guns and PSI spells. VEHICLES Learn to drive one of the many vehicles, like hoverbikes and jeeps or military vehicles like APCs and Tanks. Take the pilot seat in scouts, fighters and bombers. APARTMENTS After an exhausting day of combat there is nothing like resting in your own four walls. Invite some friends, hide your loot and furnish your apartment according to your very own taste. HACKNET The Hacknet is a kind of matrix, a three dimensional cyber network where Hackers fight against security software, viruses or other Hackers. Break into the databases of other factions and steal classified information or top secret blueprints. Travel from server to server, but be careful with security systems and firewalls. TRADESKILLS You prefer to stay out of fights? Then support your friends with the research, construction or repair of new equipment. Learn to strip objects for construction parts, recycle garbage for ammunition or the art of implanting. MONSTER Gather experience points, equipment, money and fame by fighting over hundred different monsters. You can find anything from normal animals and humans to their mutated counterparts, mad robots and heavy war machinery. CLANS The convenient clan administration system makes it easy to lead a clan. Money getting short? Try the clan bank account or look in the clan apartment for items to sell. Fight other clans for the control of outposts in the Wastelands. INGAME COMMUNICATION Communication is easy thanks to many different and customisable chat channels, discussion and news boards and an ingame email system. [10TACLE]
Metal Heart: Replicants Rampage	Akella;DreamCatcher Interactive (NumLock Software)	2005	Восстание Репликантов translates to uprising/rise/rebellion of the replicants or such.*Latest version: 1.06.1 (Russian, as of 2006?), 1.3 beta (international, as of 2006?)[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * 800 MHz Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 3 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.2 GHz Pentium IV CP * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce FX or Radeon 9700 Pro GPU*EAN-13: [code]3700265682023[/code]Explore the depths of a doomed planet in an epic quest to get back home. In-between you and the spaceport stands a tyrannical Empire enslaving the entire population. Metal Heart will bring you to the edge of civilization, where cold steel humanoids border with humanity... Where humanity becomes cold steel... [image captions] Control a party of up to 6 characters to solve enigmas and fight your foes. * Dozens of highly detailed Non Playing Characters who will progressively unveil the terrible plots of the Empire. * Turn-based combat system - use your action points strategically to overcome your enemies! * Explore 150+ locations in a beautifully created cyber-punk, apocalyptic world. * Gain experience, hone your skills and enhance your abilities with more than 600 high-tech implants! [Box blurb [sic]]***ru 2005-01-06 us 2005-04 The game is called alternatively Metal Heart and Metalheart in the official material, even the game installer alternates between the two.
AREA-51	Midway (Midway Games Austin)	2005	Released as (ad supported) freeware in 2008-10.
Operation: Matriarchy	Buka Entertainment;Meridian4 (MADia Entertainment)	2005	Latest version: 1.01 (as of ?)*A planet-wide epidemic caused by an extraterrestrial virus totally changed all women of the planet of Velian. Their bodies transformed to become parts of collective intelligence, presumably controlled by some non-humanoid creatures. The Velian men proved to be resistant to the virus, but they lost their status of free intelligent beings and only existed as suppliers of biomaterial for further gene experimentation and as parts of complex biomechanical systems. The society became now a kind of matriarchal hive. The Galactic Federation lost several dozens of transports due to enemy attacks in the second half of the 24th century. A deep analysis of the situation made it clear that the aggressor comes from the Velian star system. It is there that the Federation is sending an expeditionary corps to destroy the hostile civilization that threatens the very existence of the human race and to investigate the fate of the missing colonists. You are a trooper of the government army sent with the expeditionary force to attack Velian. As you accomplish missions given to you at the headquarters, you get new opportunities in selection of weapons and military equipment. Each mission will also get you closer to the secret of the origin of the Velian anomaly of the human race.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000, XP or Vista * 1.5 GHz CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 4 GB HD space
Neuro Hunter	Deep Silver (Media Art)	2005	Officially stated similarities (influences?) are System Shock 2, Deus Ex and Gothic for games, MacGyver TV series and the Matrix movie(s).**Computer expert Hunter is hired by the Johnston Biotek corporation, just called "Corporation" in the game. Hunter is to repair the network of a mining complex but fails and ends up in an underground cave world after an explosion. A man called Toadstool finds him and tells F where they are: In an underground world where a computer freak called Hacker has seized power. Left alone by the Corporation, Hunter has to find a way back to the surface all by himself. On his quest he meets Kathryn, a mysterious woman, who sometimes helps the player. Hunter faces many dangers and problems; for instance, when he is confronted by sinister figures in an underground prison colony. Of course we cannot give away whether he finds the suspected lift to the surface there :-) Features: Cyberpunk role playing game with atmospheric graphics * First Person View * 36 main and 6 side quests wrapped into an intriguing Sci-Fi-story * Gigantic subterranean World: extensive caves, secret labs, mystic temples, generator rooms uvm. * 69 NPCs, you can interact and trade with * 14 different monster classes and many subclasses: reptiles, hybrids, humanoid mutants, giant spiders, quantum ghosts and more... * 14 different weapons with second attack options: from the rusty knife to the plasma cannon. * 30 instructions and recipes, for building useful items, food or exotic weaponry * skillsystem with 7 character abilities for individual problem solutions and a high replay quality * 6 classes of different implants to improve your characters’ abilities * Tactical realtime-fights in the Matrix – hacking of networks and sabotage of security systems * Theft and Data-Theft included! * impressive render cutscenes from 3D-iO * All ingame text was recorded in a professional sound studio
Neocron Arcade	10tacle Studios	2006	You can get the game from following locations: * http://download.10tacle.com/NC-Arcade_Setup_v101.exe * http://www.3ddownloads.com/Action/Neocron%20Arcade/Full%20Game/NC-Arcade_Setup_v101.exe * http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=36061 * http://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/PC-CDROM/Download/45451.html * http://www.k-files.de/download.php?s=c&action=details&dlid=3896***Neocron Arcade is a classic arcade shooter based on the world of Neocron - violence, mutants, sex 'n' crime... and big guns! Agent Jones works for the CityAdmin, his specialty are delicate projects. It is not surprising the CityAdmin sends him to investigate the reports about a strange creature that appeared in the barren Wastelands. Soon enough he has to fight for his life... Blast your way through several chapters with different locations, collect power-ups and weapons and use the slow-motion feature to cut your way through waves of enemies. Can you beat all bosses for the ultimate victory? Test your arcade skills now, it's completely free! [10TACLE]
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth	Bethesda Softworks;Ubisoft Entertainment (Headfirst Productions)	2006	INT 2009-06-16 on Steam, by Bethesda Softworks (lang: eng, fre, ger)*The game is initially very much like survival horror, but "degenerates" sometime in the midpoint of the game to stealth FPS and later to plain FPS (although only because the enemies no longer have firearms and you don't have to watch out for them shooting at you anymore, the character is extremely frail [compared to other FPS games] and wouldn't survive such). [spoiler]There may be some confusion on the true nature of the protagonist. But, if one bothers to understand the mythos, we can see that the Yith only swapped bodies with him. Explaining the sequence where he was in an alien body for a time, and the amnesiac time of his past. His consciousness had been swapped by the Yith, leaving his consciousness in the "original" body of the Yith who had taken over his. Some have proposed that the protagonist himself is Yith but this ignores how the Yith work (they swap minds across time and space, usually for purposes of study). The Yith either wiped his memory or the experience was too traumatic that caused the initial amnesia. As an additional note, the physical form of the Yith is actually not their original, simply what species they had taken over in force (supposedly not all can house their minds for prolonged periods of time).[/spoiler]Call of Cthulhu -- Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements. You will draw upon your skills in exploration, investigation, and combat while faced with the seemingly impossible task of battling evil incarnate. Other than fighting, you have the ability to interact freely with characters and the gaming environment. To increase the sense of immersion, there is no interface or 'HUD' on screen at any time during normal gameplay. Instead, more intuitive methods are available for you to assess your condition, ammunition levels, and other relevant information. The combat within the game is extremely realistic, with a detailed damage and healing system that breaks down the healing process into conditions and treatments - rather than having the typical FPS 'health packs' lying around everywhere. The game also allows you to stamp your own style onto the proceedings via an advanced AI system that can react to your method of play. Cthulhu enemies can roam freely around the environment - opening doors and tracking you down single-handedly or in groups. To stay alive you won't just be able to outshoot them, you'll need to outthink them as well. You will have to keep your mental health in check as you are exposed to the increasingly shocking images of the Cthulhu Mythos. You will need to combat enemies using the environment, powerful and evil artifacts, Alien technology, or by fighting with weapons that are completely authentic for the period. Set during the 1920s, Call of Cthulhu is based on the Cthulhu Mythos of HP Lovecraft, an American writer of fantasy and horror. Lovecraft's stories tell of unthinkable evil, psychic possession, and mythical worlds and his work has profoundly influenced numerous fantasy and science fiction writers, including Stephen King and Anne Rice. The technology powering Call of Cthulhu has provided Headfirst with the means to present an incredibly detailed and accurate depiction of the sights and sounds of this unique 1920's New England setting. A diverse range of cutting edge special effects is utilized to ensure both unprecedented levels of realism and an exact portrayal of your mental degredation. Key Features: Diverse array of levels from quaint towns to alien locations, including Deep One City * Dynamic Sanity system resulting in hallucinations, panic attacks, vertigo, paranoia, and more! * Incredibly detailed real-time graphics with atmospheric lighting and dynamic shadows * Intelligent gameplay involving puzzle solving as well as combat and exploration * 1920s weaponry and vehicles as well as evil artifacts and alien technology * Lovecraft's famous monsters and locations [Bethesda]
eXtinction	Merscom (CGS Software)	2006
You Are Empty	1C Company;Atari (Digital Spray Studios;Mandel ArtPlains)	2006	Releases * 2006-10-27 in Russia * 2007-09-11 in Poland * 2007-10-16 in North America*The Shader Model 2 requirement is only guess. The only real new feature added in the two min spec cards is Shader Model 2 support, so that would be the only real reason to have them as the min spec.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * Pentium 2.4 GHz or Athlon/Sempron 2500+ CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce FX 5600 or Radeon 9600 GPU * 4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium 3.2 GHz or Athlon/Sempron 3000+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6600 or Radeon X800 GPU***You Are Empty offers players an alternative approach to the history of the late fifties of the XX century. Scene of action is the Soviet Union. Leading Soviet scientists start a big experiment that alter human physiology and mentality in order to create super humans capable of building bright future and communism all over the world. But something goes wrong... As a result the whole city, where that experiment took place, goes on a rampage. The majority of citizens died, and those who survived turned into hideous mutants - the only inhabitants of deserted streets. You Are Empty immerses you in an exaggerated dark and obscure atmosphere of Soviet totalitarianism. Fighting against mutants, that obtained super power after the experiment was carried out, the main hero tries to gain an understanding of what's happening around and save the day. Game world The game takes place in a big Soviet town with beautiful Stalin architecture and colossal monuments dedicated to the communist future. The inhabitants fell prey to a huge experiment carried out by a group of scientists. Most of the people died, but the ones that survived lost their human appearance and control of their deeds and behavior. Moreover there are a lot of plants and factories inside the town and in the outskirts. A part of them is still functioning. Enemies Original and vivid enemies are one of the features of the game. In You Are Empty players will face strange and weird monsters - former Soviet citizens which mutated and gained super powers after the experiment. Distinctive and vivid characters that you will remember long after are one of the game's key features. You can meet them in our Bestiary section. Game features * Unique conventionalized environment of the Soviet totalitarian society. * Fascinating and unusual storyline. * Superb visual effects, including post-effects. * Distinctive and lively characters. * Due to new DS2 Engine the game introduces a high level of details and realism. * Realistic physics engine and sophisticated AI system. [?]
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars	Electronic Arts (EA Los Angeles)	2007	CnC3 is probably the hardest strategy game I know, and not because the AI is that good, but because it cheats so much. Even on the so called easy difficulty the game is frustratingly hard to even barely win (later) missions. Besides that I still like it, especially the revised GDI and the all new Scrin faction. As a game I would not recommend this to anyone but the masochistic players or diehard Tiberium series fans.*Latest version: 1.09 (as of ?)March, 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning to the Third Tiberium War and long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-time Strategy franchise (RTS) of all time. The critically-acclaimed Command & Conquer (C&C) series returns with Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (C&C 3). Setting the standard for the future of RTS gaming once more, C&C 3 takes you back to where it all began—the Tiberium Universe. In 2047, Tiberium has blanketed the Earth, which is now divided into zones based on the level of Tiberium infestation. Pristine Blue Zones represent 20% of the planet's surface and are the last refuge of the civilized world. Partially habitable Yellow Zones make up 50% of the planet's surface; most of the world's population lives in these war-torn and ecologically ravaged areas. The remaining 30% of the planet is uninhabitable, a Tiberium wasteland swept by violent Ion Storms. Red Zones are like the surface of an Alien planet. The infamous Kane has returned to lead the Brotherhood of Nod in a massive global assault on the Global Defense Initiative and the few remaining Blue zones left on the planet. Only you can stop him. The fate of humanity – and the planet – is in your hands. Featuring state-of-the-art, next-generation graphics, an epic story with live action, full-motion video sequences, and the classic fast-paced C&C style of play, C&C 3 sets the standard for the single player RTS experience. When you decide to test your skills online, a suite of truly innovative features, such as the ability to transform online battles into a spectator sport, unfold. Welcome back, Commander. KEY FEATURES [b]Fast, Fluid, Fun[/b]: The ultra-responsive, smooth-as-silk gameplay C&C invented is now better than ever, intuitively placing your entire arsenal at your fingertips. * [b]Over 30 Single Player Missions[/b]: In a vast open-world 'theatre of war' where each decision you make matters, you'll experience one cohesive, epic story told from the unique perspective of all three warring factions. * [b]RTS as a Sport - Battlecast [/b]: Observe, broadcast, and compete in thrilling online battles with innovations including all-new interactive spectator modes, VoIP communication, player commentary, and more. * [b]Story Like You've Never Seen[/b]: High-definition, live action video sequences that seamlessly tie the game's epic story together featuring an unparalleled, diverse cast. * [b]Adaptive AI[/b]: The game AI matches your style of play - choose from distinct AI playing styles such as 'rushing', 'turtling', and more, or level the battlefield and let the AI use its own tactics to give you the highest level of challenge. * [b]New Ways to Attack[/b]: Keep your opponent guessing by building flying battleships, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms, and combining units to form powerful never-before-seen super-units. * [b]Technology Makes the World Come Alive[/b]: Lose yourself in reflected sunlight and scream in sheer joy as you blow chunks off of enemy tanks, structures, and anything else you can launch a rocket at. The game world gains a new dimension and the battlefield comes to life as the atmosphere fills with smoke, fire, haze, tracers, explosions, and state-of-the-art weather effects. * [b]Intuitive and Evolved Interface[/b]: Fully evolved side-bar interface that allows you to fully manage your base operations while never leaving the action. * [b]Battle the Best Online[/b]: With multiple online game modes, all-new multiplayer maps, and a fully featured content editor, go online to see how you stack up in RTS' ultimate forum. [Electronic Arts]
Penumbra: Overture	Lexicon Entertainment;Got Game (Frictional Games)	2007	[100]* [12]2006-??-?? Penumbra tech demo 2007-03-30 UK boxed and online release 2007-05-08 US boxed release 2007-10-04 Released on GameTap 2009-03-06 Released on Steam[b]missing images:[/b] more interesting in-game screens[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * 1.5 GHz CPU * 512 MB RAM * 1 GB free HD space * Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 Ti*Voice-overs are only in English, German and Russian, for all others the voice-overs are in english. Subtitles are in all available languages. Widescreen is only available in resolutions of 1280x~Like all good nightmares, Philip's begins with something all too real - his mother's death. The days following the funeral are characterized by nothing, save for an incessant feeling of abandonment. Until, that is, he receives a letter from a dead man. Philip's father left before he was born, taking his reasons with him. Now, here he is, opening up the door from beyond the grave. That door leads to more questions, and those questions lead to Greenland. Philip follows the clues - they're all he has left. On leaving the final signs of human civilization behind him, in search of the location mentioned in his father's ambiguous notes, Philip wonders if he's left some part of his humanity behind as well. Soon, that will be the least of his fears. Now, Philip needs your help. He's found an inexplicable metal hatch, in the middle of a frozen wasteland. Inside, is something yet more unfathomable. Step into the unknown. Gameplay* Penumbra: Overture is a first person adventure game that focuses on story, immersion and puzzles. Instead of using violence to progress the player has to use his/her wits to guide Philip on his quest to unravel the past. Played from a first person viewpoint, Penumbra is very different from other adventure games. Not only is it powered by a 3D engine utilizing cutting edge technology, it also has an advanced physics system which allow for a never before seen environment interaction. The weapon system differs from your average game; swinging a melee weapon is done using the mouse, which increases the realistic feel of combat. Fighting enemies is not something best done with brute force though, in most situations fighting is a last resort and the player is often better of using his/her wits. The AI of the enemies will also do its best to hunt and scare the player. The creatures encountered can break down doors, use group co-ordination, interact with the physics and more. Penumbra: Overture will keep players on the edge as they have to explore scary and immerse environments never knowing what is behind the next corner. The world is detailed, graphical as well as a story wise making the player feel part of the world as secrets are uncovered. Features * Detailed and atmospheric environments. * State of the art interaction system. * Thrilling blend of puzzles and action. * Dark secrets to be discovered. * Over 8 hours of gameplay. [Paradox]
Tomb Raider: Anniversary	Eidos Interactive (Crystal Dynamics;Buzz Monkey Software)	2007	No suelo estar de acuerdo con los remakes, pero una remodelación tan buena de la saga original merece todos mis respetos, mejora en todos los aspectos el mejor juego de la primera trilogía al darle unos controles y gráficos renovados, manteniendo incluso hasta la localización de secretos y enemigos. La mansión Croft como un gran puzzle es un loable detalle. 7 de 10*[b]infinigun[/b] - the dual pistols never run out of ammo.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000, XP or Vista * 1.4 GHz Pentium III or Athlon XP CPU * 256 MB RAM (512 MB for Vista) * 64 MB VRAM (GeForce 3 Ti or Radeon 9 series GPU) * 4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon 64 CPU * 1 GB RAM***Inspired by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally released in 1996, LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: ANNIVERSARY is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a classic, selling over 7 million copies worldwide. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology, physics and engine bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion right up to today's technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience. Both the full game and the demo use SecuROM 7.x copy protection. [Eidos]
Mutant	Napoleon Games	2007	The game demo includes 3 levels out of (15 in) the full game.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000, XP or Vista * 1 GHz Pentium CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz Pentium CPU * 256 MB VRAM * 1 GB HD space*[media=youtube]pcmg39yYi-c[/media]*Mutant is third person 3D shooter. The main hero is able to use several special abilities where most significant one is presence of two more hands that are placed in two hollows in his jacket directly under the arms. Mutant can hold different guns in different hands and he can fire to different targets at once. The player can control one of the hands or several hands at once while they aim to common target. Other hands are automatically seeking space around Mutant for any enemy. [?]
ObsCure II	Playlogic International (Hydravision Entertainment)	2007	Latest version: retail (?)**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000, XP or Vista * 700 MHz Pentium III or Athlon XP CPU * 256 MB RAM (512 MB for Vista) * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon GPU * 3 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM
SunAge	Lighthouse Interactive;Akella;vertex4 entertainment (vertex4 entertainment)	2007	Latest version: 1.09.8 (as of 2010-11-06) Version history: * 1.09.3 (2008-11-19) Battle for Elysium is an updated version of the game which adds Win 7&8 support.**[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] Windows ME, 2000, XP or Vista * 1.2 GHz Pentium III or equivalent Athlon CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 1 GB free HD space
Aquaria	Bit Blot	2007	A medio caballo entre el Ecco The Dolphin y un Metroidvania, este juego destaca por su atmósfera y por el buen diseño de los niveles, que te seducen para ser explorados. Imprescindible, de banda sonora sublime. 8 de 10*Latest version: 1.1.2 (as of ?)2005. Project started 2007-12-07 by BitBlot (download; non-Steam version) 2008-12-15 by BitBlot through Steam (download; with Steam achievements added)[[youtube:G40cXjcz-9c]]*Minimum: * 1.6 GHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 200 MB free HD space***A beautiful, hand-crafted 2D adventure Lonely, restless Naija has spent her entire life wrestling with questions about her identity. We join her as she takes her first steps away from the comfort of home and into new, potentially dangerous waters. Through exploration and magical combat, Naija will unearth the history of Aquaria and connect with beings lost in the depths of time. On the search to discover the fate of her people, her destiny and that of Aquaria's will be forever altered. A massive, underwater fantasy world to explore Aquaria is an action-oriented, non-linear 2D side-scrolling game. Using an intuitive and fluid mouse control system, Naija can deftly swim through and explore a massive, handcrafted world that is teeming with undersea life. Along the way, she will encounter literally hundreds of different types of plants and animals and explore many ingame miles of hidden caves, lost ruins, and other strange places. As kids, we grew up playing the brilliant 2D action and roleplaying games of the time. With Aquaria, we've aimed to capture the excitement of those games in a new way, using updated technology, controls, and visuals. This is a game with a very personal touch, from the characters and story to the creature interaction and expansive environments. Seamless, non-linear gameplay In order to make the experience as engaging as possible, we created an interface that lets the player easily control Naija with just a two-button mouse. The HUD is minimal (restricted to only a minimap in the lower-right corner of the screen). In place of textual dialogue that most games rely on we used voice acting to drive the story without interrupting the gameplay. Through a realtime interface, Naija can sing songs and cast spells without going to a menu screen. With practice, these spells can be cast easily to interact with the environment, solve puzzles, or combine them for strategic effect during combat. Certain spells will allow you to change form, creating new ways of playing the game depending on the form chosen. [Bit Blot]
Universe at War: Earth Assault	Sega (Petroglyph Games)	2007	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 2.8 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * Radeon X800 or Geforce 7600 GPU * 6 GB HD space*Apparently the game has no Human faction despite the story taking place on Earth. Peculiarly enough the prelude/tutorial is with human troops. The game is supposed to be the first part of a series, with the next game or games not set on earth and humans possibly gaining their own faction, signaling some form of profound leaps in their technological level, presumably from studying the salvaged wrecks of the three alien races or being aided by either Novus or the Masari. This remains to be seen, though.Universe at War: Earth Assault is the next sci-fi real-time strategy game from Petroglyph, the award-winning studio comprised of team members that developed the original Command & Conquer and C&C: Red Alert. The latest strategy game from these RTS pioneers features unprecedented levels of customization and an epic storyline set on near-future Earth. Powerful forces from across the universe have brought war to our planet. In Universe at War, you take command of several unique factions with awesome powers and spectacular units. Control massive-scale alien war machines that are fully customizable. With "Tactical Dynamics," Universe at War's on-the-fly customization system, you can dynamically swap out weaponry, rework your tech tree, and retrain units in the middle of combat to thwart your foe and seize the advantage. Universe at War features large-scale environmental destruction in a persistent world - level a city and when you come back, the area will still be a smoking ruin. Here, though, the environments you fight for are close to home, as you wage war across familiar Earth cities and landmarks. Universe at War also introduces numerous innovative new multiplayer features inspired by today's top MMOs and competitive online games, giving players achievements, rewards, and medals in a balanced environment with intelligent matchmaking. Features: Unprecedented unit and faction customization give players the ability to change units and research in the middle of combat to overcome any challenge * Unique multiplayer achievements that improve players' online avatars * Unique multiplayer game modes * Environmental destruction and manipulation in a persistent world * Dual-layered gameplay featuring intense tactical battles and a strategic global mode where players manage resources, consolidate territories, and maneuver armies * Real-world, modern-day environments * Three unique factions with different play styles and abilities * Special hero units with unique abilities * Massive-scale units that dwarf conventional RTS units * On-demand UI that doesn't clutter your view of the battle [Sega of America]

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