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| name | publisher(developer) | year arrow_downward | description | |
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| Pacific General | SSI | 1997 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Pacific Theatre | Abacus | 1999 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Hostile Waters | Rage Software;Interplay (Rage Software) | 2001 | In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders. Twenty years have been spent building a near Utopia, a society where currency and finance are irrelevant, a planet without hunger or poverty. All weapons have been destroyed to ensure peace. But hidden away in an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, a cabal of old-world magnates: ex-leaders, financiers, politicians, and despots, are planning a return to the greed fueled, hate filled past. And there in no way to fight them. Except this one last remaining Adaptive Cruiser – The Antaeus. Antaeus Rising combines explosive action with powerful real-time strategy. Take command of powerful aircraft carrier/manufacturing platform. Create military units with your carrier using the most advanced nano-technology known by the modern world and lead an army against the forces of the Old World Cabal. Plan your assault from within your carrier and than enter your units for some third-person mayhem! The fate of world is in your hands, are you able to hold it? [Steam Store]***[media=youtube]1iEUfKhPNE0[/media]***Review of the German localization [53] | labelimagesubject |
| AquaNox 2: Revelation | JoWood Productions (Massive Development) | 2003 | While Emerald Flint and his companions get mixed up in an upcoming political conflict in Neopolis, we're telling you a completely different story, about completely different people. In the not too distant future the two stories will mingle, but until then terrible trials and tribulations will have a firm grip on Aqua. You are William Drake, a young and still inexperienced freighter pilot with a tragic past. Your job as a freighter pilot in the northern Tornado Zone does not satisfy you. One day you decide to give up your monotonous life. In the merciless and glittering world of Aqua you are searching for new tasks and, of course, adventures. Strange people, dangerous people will cross your path, and you will have to learn who is friend and who is foe.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * Pentium/Athlon 750 MHz CPU * 32 MB VRAM * 128 MB RAM (256 MB on 2000/XP) * 1 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium/Athlon 1 GHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM***AQUANOX 2: REVELATION is a new story of the underwater world Aqua. In 2666 a young freighter pilot called William Drake sets out to search for the heritage of a mythical ancestor. He is looking for adventure - and finds greed, ruthlessness, merciless hatred ... and also unexpected help. But very soon he has to realize that he is not the only one hunting for his ancestor's legendary treasure. AQUANOX 2: REVELATION chases the player through high-energy action and sinister underwater cities. A gripping story, striking characters and the overwhelming architecture of the underwater world are framed by an ingenious user interface. Bonus objectives as well as hidden bonus weaponry guarantee each missions' replayability. Tactics and patience complement the fast-paced dogfights. The player becomes a member of a group of eight mercenaries crossing the oceans. The crew is crammed together in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a freighter: Always on the lookout for loot and the legendary treasure... and always afraid they themselves might become the victims of their unknown enemies. * Mission based action underwater roadmovie with stunning and violent individual and teambased combat * Superbly crafts 3D graphics in a real-time, richly rendered underwater world using the "krass" - engine * Atmospheric 3D soundtrack and music [JoWooD] | labelimagesubject |
| 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 | labelimageminimize |
| Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault | Electronic Arts (Electronic Arts Los Angeles;TKO Software) | 2004 | labelimageminimize | |
| Cold Fear | Ubisoft Entertainment (Darkworks) | 2005 | There's only two things I dislike about this game. For one, being able to carry every single weapon found. This is supposed to be survival horror, you know. For second, the boss battle. I can't remember playing more aggravating boss battle than this on PC (console gamers seem to love these insanely overpowered bosses as they're so damn common on them). Way overpowered compared to anything else met and [i]nothing[/i] prepares you for it. Finally used a trainer to get through it because the game was sitting at the final battle for over a month (probably one fourth of the game can be played in the same amount of time I invested solely on the boss battle). [spoiler=Grievances with boss battle;Hide]Effectively you have to shoot the boss until he turns his attention to you, dodge the charge he makes either left or right, by staring at him in the aim view until he raises either of his arms to strike (so you know which side to dodge to), and repeat this until Anna escapes (which takes some 5+ charges). After this you have to wait for him to charge, dodge that, and then run back in front of him so he can grab you - YES! you have to intentionally let him grab you here. And then hit action button to get released. After you do this the third time, you can shoot him in the face. This has to be repeated about 3 times in total, so that's surviving about 9 more charges while managing to let him grab you. You don't have any healing items and you die on the third charge you fail to dodge. There's also the fact that the only way to dodge the boss is to stare down at him until he raises either of his arms (lest you wish to rely on luck as there's no pattern) and then swivel quickly to the opposite side, release aim and [i]run[/i]. There's probably less than a second for you to do this, so imagine repeating this sequence few times, dying at the final part several dozen times because you [i]can't[/i] do it fast enough, and that's pretty much it for playing this game through without cheating.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Third grievance and a spoiler;Hide]Tom gets infected second time but I don't recall him getting an antidote, so I have to assume he spreads the parasites to the rest of the world. The ending is very curt, but then I didn't watch through the credits for any hidden hints on that.[/spoiler]***Comes on 3 CDs.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000 or XP * 1 GHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * 2.2 GB HD space * 8X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM***[size=150]Embark on a Voyage of No Return[/size] You are Tom Hansen, a US Coast Guard, investigating a distress call from a large Russian whaler in the middle of the Bering Sea. A ferocious storm descends and a watery gateway to hell opens, as the horror lurking beneath the ship's bloodstained decks rises. [image: showing Tom shooting at a zombie with a pistol] From a [b]sinister whaler[/b] infested by mutated & clever enemies to a [b]hostile oil rig[/b], there will be no safe place. [image: shows Tom using a flamer on a group of hostiles] [b]Unleash lethal weapons[/b]: Battle with shotguns, flame throwers... or any object on hand to destroy your evolving foes [image: shows Tom struggling to stay on board as a breaker tilts the ship heavily to its side, throwing several zombies overboard] [b]Keep your bearings in treacherous waters[/b]: Face huge breakers, driving rain and stormy winds that constantly rock the ship. [image: shows Tom shooting at a zombie's head, causing it to explode violently] [b]Blast your enemies[/b]: spill their blood with cool finishing move. [Box blurb] | labelimagesubject |
| Battlestations: Midway | Eidos Interactive (Eidos Studios Hungary) | 2007 | 1st person is only available with aircraft and not very useful with them either.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP CPU * 512 MB RAM * GeForce 4 or Radeon 9000 GPU [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.5 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 6800 or Radeon X800 GPU***Latest version: 1.1.1 (as of 2007-03-09)***BattleStations: Midway is an immense action game that drops players into massive air, sea, and undersea battles from Pearl Harbor to Midway. Players command massive fleet attacks and take direct, real-time, control of every plane, battleship, and submarine in the battle. Battlestations: Midway blends intense 3rd-person action with epic, large-scale naval combat and brings to life the great Pacific battles of World War II. From the chaos of Pearl Harbor, through the Philippines, Java and the Coral Sea all the way to the epic Battle of Midway. Innovative gameplay lets players take direct control of over 60 different warships, planes and submarines from a 3rd-person perspective. Players can instantly jump to and control every vehicle in the battle. The Single Player mode features 11 large-scale campaigns with 12 bonus challenge missions. The online multi-player combat offers an entirely new online battle experience and features head-to-head and co-operative fleet battles featuring over 60 Allied and Japanese units. [Eidos Press Release] | labelimageminimize |
| Crysis | EA Partners (Crytek) | 2007 | El heredero espiritual del Far Cry, te presenta como un soldado todopoderoso que de golpe se ve en una situación complicada por una fuerza de carácter desconocido. El uso de poderes hace que el juego funciona de una forma muy similar a las habilidades de un juego de rol (sobretodo porque al usarlos hay que pensar no sólo en sus ventajas sino en las desventajas eventuales), sólo que en vez de gastar maná gastas energía y no presenta especialización más allá de los módulos del arma. 8 de 10***Tagline/Slogan: Adapt, Engage, Survive.***[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 2.8 GHz single-core CPU (3.2 GHz for Vista) * 1 GB RAM (1.5 GB for Vista) * 256 MB VRAM * 12 GB free HD space * 512 kbps internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.2 GHz multi-core CPU * 2 GB RAM * GeForce 8800 GTS or equivalent***Earth, 2019: On a remote island, an US science team makes a frightening discovery. The North Korean Government quickly seals off the island chain. Contact with the science team is lost. The United States responds by dispatching an elite team of Delta Force Operators to recon the situation and report back to the Pentagon. Amid rising tensions between the US and North Koreans, a massive, 2km high alien ship is revealed in the middle of the island. The ship generates an immense force sphere, freezing a vast portion of the island and drastically altering the global weather system. The newly formed alliance fights epic battles against the marauding Aliens. With hope rapidly fading, the player must fight through lush tropical jungle, harsh frozen landscapes, and finally into the heart of the alien ship itself for the ultimate Zero G encounter with the aliens. Features * An immersive story that puts you the player in the pivotal role to repel an alien invasion and save mankind. * A unique three-act structure that forces the player to use real-time armor and weapons customization to adapt to an ever changing dynamic world. * Encounter a compelling, frightening and totally original alien species that uses its senses intelligently and work in combination with each other to present players with the most challenging opponents yet in an FPS. * Enemy and ally AI utilize real-world military tactics. * Take control of a wide variety of land, sea and air vehicles including trucks, tanks, boats and helicopters. * Explore a living, dynamic world where earthquakes, breaking ice, landslides, and tornados pose a real and an ever-present danger. * 32-player Multiplayer with real-time armor and weapons customization and an all new mode that combines player modification and tactical objectives. * Emergent gameplay; actions taken in the game affect future outcomes giving each player a unique experience. * Highly robust and easy to use mod toolset allow players to create their own expansive levels with game modes for both multiplayer and single player. * The most realistic environments, spectacular special effects, physics game engine, lighting system and enemy Al through [[tag:cryengine CryENGINE 2]]. [Games for Windows]***Crysis is a next-generation PC first-person shooter from Crytek, the award-winning developers of Far Cry. A stunning technical achievement, Crysis combines incredible visuals, cunning gameplay and an epic story that challenges gamers to adapt to survive. Global tensions have reached boiling point as the U.S. and North Korea square off in the South China Sea. At stake: a mysterious artifact uncovered by a team of U.S. archeologists. The North Korean government quickly seizes the area, prompting the U.S. to dispatch an elite team of Delta Force operatives on a rescue mission. During the siege the true nature of the artifact quickly emerges, pointing to the existence of an alien presence on Earth, and ultimately the trigger for a massive-scale alien invasion. The battle to save Earth begins as the aliens' flash freeze the tropics into a ghostly-white frozen landscape. As gamers take up arms against the aliens, they will be outfitted with customisable weapons and a high tech nano-suit, allowing them to adapt their tactics and abilities to a hostile, ever-changing environment and a mysterious enemy. Powered by CryENGINE 2 , Crysis delivers the ultimate DX10 gaming experience for the PC, including unparalleled graphics, special effects and artificial intelligence. The game is also scaleable to deliver a breath-taking FPS experience for older DX9 PCs. Crysis Key features • Adapt to Survive - An epic story thrusts players into an ever-changing environment, forcing them to adapt their tactics and approach to conquer battlefields ranging from newly frozen jungle to zero-gravity alien environments. • Suit Up - A high-tech nano-suit allows gamers to augment their abilities in real time on the battlefield. Players can choose to enhance their speed, strength, armor and cloaking abilities to approach situations in creative tactical ways. • Customisable Weaponry - A huge arsenal of modular weaponry gives gamers unprecedented control over their play style. Blow the opposition away with experimental weapons like the TAC launcher, discover alien technology and utlise custom ammunition from incendiary-tipped rounds to tactical munitions that can silently put foes to sleep. • Veni Vidi Vici - Lifelike enemy AI challenges players to assess a situation and approach it strategically. It isn't about having the fastest trigger finger – players are challenged to be proactive in the fight, not reactive. • Zero-G Gameplay - Battle a horrifying alien species in a true Zero-gravity environment, where physics change everything as players must adapt to moving in Zero-G and contending with the recoil from their weapons and more. • Next-Generation Graphics - Built from the ground up using Crytek's proprietary CryENGINE 2 , Crysis' visuals define "state of the art," with full DX10 support and scalable options to deliver solid performance on older machines. • Open, Physicalised World - Choose your own path through the open world of Crysis, destroying obstacles, driving vehicles from VTOL's to boats and using the environment itself against your enemies. • Bring It Online - Full-featured multiplayer for up to 32 players with real-time armor and weapons customisation. For a pure adrenaline fix hit the Instant Action button, or prepare yourself for the all-new multiplayer PowerStruggle mode that combines economy and vehicle warfare, alien technology and ranking, all wrapped in a strategic objective-based experience. [Electronic Arts] | labelimagesubject |
| Crysis Warhead | EA Partners (Crytek Studios - Budapest) | 2008 | Aunque su forma de juego de soldado futurista con poderes es similar al Crysis original, la falta total de suspense en pos de una acción continua desvirtúa un poco el juego, compensando ligeramente este problema con la inclusión del Crysis Wars (multijugador) 7 de 10***Tagline/Slogan: Adapt, Engage, Dominate!***Officially the game is "Crysis Warhead" although all graphical representations of the title imply "Crysis: Warhead" to be correct. The lack of subtitle separation is somewhat unusual.***Comes on 2 DVDs, with Warhead on the first and Crysis Wars (the multiplayer part) on the second. Both require separate installation.***Catalog number: [code]EAE07706196[/code]***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP SP2 or Vista * 2.8 GHz Pentium IV, 2 GHz Core 2 Duo, or Athlon 2800+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6800 GT or Radeon 9800 Pro GPU * 15 GB HD space***Adapt. Engage. Dominate! Take on the fight as the volatile Sergeant "Psycho" Sykes in a new parallel story taking place during the events of Crysis. Psycho's secret mission will take him to the other side of the island on a ruthless pursuit of a North Korean general hell-bent on obtaining powerful technology. With the versatile powers of his Nanosuit and an arsenal of fully customizable weapons & vehicles at his disposal, Sykes will do whatever it takes to carry out his top-secret objective. Action on the other side of the island is more intense, the battles are fierce, and the mission protocol is no longer "Adapt to Survive". As Sergeant Sykes, now you must adapt to dominate the battle. Twin SMG's blazing, seizing new vehicles, or going stealth, the action and the victory is on your terms. * Pulse-racing new installment from 2007's PC Game of the Year*: Play as Sergeant Sykes and experience a whole new side of the battle. A standard combat mission behind enemy lines becomes critical when you discover your enemies have captured something of vital importance to the ensuing war. It's down to you to retrieve the cargo, at any cost. * More explosive and dynamic minute to minute game play: new customizable weapons, new vehicles, new photorealistic locations to explore, and a fully interactive war zone to dominate. * Enhanced human and alien AI: Intelligent enemies, bigger challenges, and all-new ally squad support. * Includes Crysis Wars , an expanded new multiplayer experience with new online modes and 21 maps including seven all-new maps to battle it out against other players. * Crysis Warhead is a standalone release and does not require ownership of Crysis to play. [EA]***Announced on June 5, 2008. | labelimagesubject |
| Battlestations: Pacific | Eidos Interactive;Square Enix (Eidos Studios Hungary) | 2009 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 3 GHz Pentium IV or 2.5 GHz Athlon CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 6800GT or Radeon 1800XT GPU * 8 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2 4400+ CPU * 2 GB RAM * GeForce 9800 GTX or Radeon HD4800 GPU | labelimageminimize |
| Singularity | Activision (Raven Software) | 2010 | [spoiler=Endings;Hide]1) Original plan, kill Demichev; though all you actually need to do is time travel to 1955 again (you can just turn around and use the TMD again); the ending is also closest to the original timeline but not the same. 2) Kill Barisov 3) Kill both[/spoiler]***Sort of like [game=#162670]Timeshift[/game] meets [game=#177031]Scourge Project[/game], and does it well.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP, Vista or 7 * 2.8 GHz dual-core Pentium D or Athlon X2 4800+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * Radeon X1800 or GeForce 8800 GT GPU * 8 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2 4800+ CPU * 2 GB RAM | labelimageminimize |
| Dead Island | Techland;Deep Silver (Techland) | 2011 | An open sandbox zombie survival game with crafting (talking about fresh ideas) that brings both brute gory fun and great atmosphere. Pros: -Simple crafting-upgrade system. -Stamina-reliant combat and movement. -IA (specially for beings that hunt down brains) -Drowning zombies. -Leveling up with RPG-like characters and trees (Borderlands anyone?) Cons: -No animals. -No use of extra weapons for repairing or carftfing. -No swimming. -Right seat wheel car. 6 of 10***Note that Dead Island does not strictly match Zombie Apocalypse genre as the zombie outbreak is limited to the island of Banoi with an excessive military quarantine making sure nothing goes in or out of there, thus the outbreak is sufficiently contained. However, none of the events in the game take place outside the containment area, giving it the overall appearance of zombie apocalypse without actually being it.***Terror. Violence. Madness. Bedlam. A holiday paradise gone mad. A tropical island turns into total chaos after a mysterious zombie outbreak. Cut off from the rest of the world, the player’s only chance to survive is to fight to the death and find a way to escape from the island. Dead Island combines first-person action with a heavy focus on melee combat, character development and customization of a vast array of weapons. All of these gameplay features are presented in a dark story inspired by classic zombie movies with a gritty and engrossing campaign that can be played with up to four players in co-op mode. Set in an open world tropical island, hordes of different festering zombies await players around every corner while they embark on a variety of thrilling missions through the holiday resort. With firearms and ammunition being scarce the player must rely on utilizing found items as weapons for self-defense and fight off zombie hordes in intense melee combat. A diverse range of items can be collected and will later serve to transform the player’s ordinary makeshift weapons into serious instruments of destruction. In addition to satisfying even the most bloodthirsty action fan’s fantasy, Dead Island also features role-playing elements which allow the player to develop one of the game’s unique character classes according to their preferences, all the while learning new skills and fresh tactics during their journey through the perilous environments of the island. What’s more, anytime during a game up to four players can seamlessly join together and experience the intense combat and immersive story with cooperative gameplay. With the all-new Chrome Engine 5 powering Dead Island, the game will use the latest installment of Techland’s acclaimed proprietary game engine, allowing the player to experience the tropical island paradise in graphical splendor with diverse environments like lush forests and detailed city environments. Key Features * First-person melee combat * 4-player coop * Weapon customization * Set on an gorgeous open world tropical island * RPG elements for character development * Hordes of gruesome zombies | labelimagesubject |
| Rising Storm | Tripwire Interactive (Tripwire Interactive;Rising Storm Team) | 2013 | Rising Storm is the next game in the award-winning Red Orchestra franchise. You know the great gameplay, innovative features and realistic audio and graphics of RO2 - Rising Storm will take this to the Pacific Theater, adding even more features, new levels, new weapons and new factions. The game will allow the player to fight across iconic locations from the famous island-hopping campaigns in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945, as the US Army and Marine Corps fight it out with the Imperial Japanese army and Special Naval Landing Forces. Players will experience beach assaults, jungle fighting, close quarters night fighting and more across Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and Saipan, among other iconic battles. The player is able to take the part of either side – American or Japanese – battling it out online in multiplayer on up to 64-player servers. Rising Storm also introduces an entirely new type of gameplay to the franchise - asymmetrical warfare. The American’s have the apparent advantage in firepower with their fast firing semi-automatic rifles, fully automatic weapons, and devastating flamethrower. The Japanese balance this out with gameplay elements that model their raw courage, ferocity, and cunning use of equipment. Their knee mortars allow them to rain indirect fire down on their enemies from anywhere in the map. Grenades can be planted and turned into booby-traps for unwary GIs. The Japanese put very high store on close-quarter combat, with a bayonet on almost every weapon – even machine guns and SMGs. Their banzai charge suppresses the enemy making it difficult for them to return fire and gives them an opportunity to close in to use bayonets and katanas on their opponents. Key Features Large Scale Multiplayer Combat in The Pacific: Take part in the brutal fighting in the Pacific online with up to 64 players at a time. Iconic Battles: Experience iconic battles such as Iwo Jima, Saipan, and Guadalcanal as the US military struggles to clear the Japanese from the islands in the Pacific. Asymmetrical Gameplay: Far from the mirrored gameplay seen in other shooters, both sides utilize historical weapon sets and each have unique gameplay capabilities. American firepower is matched by Japanese ferocity and guile with such features as banzai charges, booby-traps, the infamous "knee mortar" and more. This creates a unique gameplay experience that can’t be found anywhere else. WWII weaponry redefined – again: all of the weapon functionality you expect from the franchise returns - true to life ballistics, bullet penetration, breathing, adjustable sights, free aim, weapon bracing, and more, create WWII weaponry that has no equal. To that add over 20 new weapons including the devastating flamethrower and the portable "knee mortar". Morale: Your soldier’s state of mind plays a bigger role than ever. Banzai charging Japanese soldiers can heavily suppress the Americans making it difficult to return fire and allowing the Japanese to close the distance. The Americans can use their firepower advantage to suppress their enemies and gain the advantage! Bonus Content: All Red Orchestra 2 multiplayer content is included with Rising Storm as a free bonus. Fight in the Pacific, then fight on the Eastern Front at any time, all in the same game and same server browser. Find out what made Red Orchestra 2 PC Gamer’s Multiplayer FPS of the Year in 2011 with this award winning content. Full Mod SDK and Steam Workshop Support: Download some of the amazing existing community made content for Red Orchestra 2, or try your hand with the mod SDK and make your own maps or mods for either Rising Storm or Red Orchestra 2. Persistent Stats Tracking and Player Progression: Persistence constantly gives the gamer something to strive for and keeps them playing. Grow in rank, earn achievements, improve your abilities, and become a Hero! | labelimagesubject |
