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A Knight's Tale - email game
Developer: WildTangent
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Abducted
Developer: Contraband Entertainment, Inc.
, Publisher: TBA
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Aconcagua
Action adventure game. The game is set in the fictional country of Meruza, which is facing a major terrorist threat. The story will begin with the president's plane being brought down and continue with the attempts of the survivors to get to safety. You'll control five different characters through the game. The gameplay will involve exploring the levels, taking out terrorists, collecting items and some puzzle-solving. The plot will be largely developed through numerous high-quality cutscenes. The game will employ a third-person perspective and the control and camera systems promise to be effective. A range of weapons and equipment will be available. The game's 3D graphics should good. There will be no multi-player mode.
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Action Man
Action/adventure game featuring the famous toy. It is due for release for the PC in late 2000. You control Action Man through a series of challenging missions. The game promises good design and graphics combined with playability.
Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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Action Man 2: Destruction X
Action adventure game starring the popular toy soldier. The game consists of a series of varied levels that see Action Man doing lots of different things including shooting dinosaurs and driving a tank. The perspective employed depends on the types of level. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Blitz Games
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Adam Blaster: Atomic Enforcer
Developer: Creative Capers
, Publisher: Got Game Entertainment
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Adrenix
Action game. Set in the future you take the role of a ex-government pilot, named Griffin, who embarks on a quest to free his girlfriend from the clutches of the evil Medtech corporation. Medtech is using human subjects to develop a vaccine to fight a global epidemic. Griffin flies a high tech armored aircraft that can infiltrate enemy complexes. The craft can move in 360 degrees and is equipped with variety of weapons. You view the action from a first–person perspective. The game consists of a series of 24 missions with diverse objectives, including destruction, recon, sabotage and rescues. The game's levels are well-designed and populated by varied and challenging enemies. The game's graphics and controls are generally effective, although, as expected, it now looks somewhat dated.
Developer: Digital Dialect
, Publisher: Playmates Interactive Entertainment
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Agent Armstrong
Developer: King of the Jungle
, Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
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Agent Under Fire
First-person shooter currently in development. It will not be based on a single James Bond movie but draw inspiration from the series. The gameplay will involve stealth and puzzle-solving, as well as shooting. Numerous gadgets will be available. There will be a multi-player mode for up to four people. The game promises great design and impressive 3D graphics.
Developer: Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Agile Warrior
Combat flight game. You take the controls of a recreation of the USAF's F-111. The game consists of a series of missions in which you must seek and destroy particular targets. Your plane is equipped with guns and missiles and weapons power-ups appear when you destroy an enemy. Alongside the single-player game, is a two-player mode. The game's graphics were advanced at the time of release but now look dated. The control system particularly suits a gamepad.
Developer: Black Ops Entertainment
, Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
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Air Force Delta Storm
Arcade air combat game currently in development. It will offer some fifty missions and a selection of some eighty flyable aircraft. Both real-life and fantasy aircraft will feature. Among the former will be the A-10, F-18 and F-22. Whilst the emphasis is on combat, objectives will include seek-an-destroy and reconnaissance. Mission settings will be varied and the game's graphics promise to be good. A choice of control systems will be available to suit player skill.
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Airboardin' USA
Developer: Human Entertainment
, Publisher: Agetec
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Aironauts
Developer: Red Lemon Studios
, Publisher: Red Storm Entertainment
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Akimbo: Kung-Fu Hero
Platform game. It is a 2D side-scrolling game with pseudo-3D characters and other elements. You take the role of Akimbo, who has a range of moves and martial-arts style attacks. The story begins with Akimbo finding a message in a bottle telling of an island whose population have been enslaved by an evil dragon, called Fang. Akimbo travels to Turtle Island to rescue the islanders. The game's levels are shown on a hub map and cover varied settings including a forest and a mountain. The game's design and graphics could be better.
Developer: Iridon Interactive
, Publisher: Global Star Software Ltd.
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Alhademic Sniper
This game is aimed primarily at kids. It a simple game that involves targeting and shooting ships which appear on an area of ocean. The aim is to hit as many ships as possible within the time limit. The game's graphics, controls and audio are effective.
Developer: Alhademic Group
, Publisher: Alhademic Group
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Alien Front Online
Tank-based action game and arcade conversion. Set in the future the game features high-tech tanks and weaponry. The premise is that an alien force is invading the Earth. The game focuses on online multi-player action. There are three online game types for up to eight people (deathmatch, capture-the-flag and fortress). There are six multi-player level to choose from. An notable inclusion is the ability to talk to other players via a microphone attachment. There is also a single-player campaign consisting of a set of well-designed missions in which you fight on the alien side. The game's graphics are good and the control system is effective.
Developer: Wow Entertainment
, Publisher: Sega
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Alien Trilogy
3D action game based on the Alien movies. Available for PC and PlayStation. You play Ripley as she embarks on a mission to clear an installation of alien foe.
Developer: Probe Entertainment Ltd.
, Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
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Aliens Vs Predator
3D first-person shoot 'em up featuring the creatures from the Alien and Predator films. The scary nature of the game makes it unsuitable for the younger gamer.
Developer: Rebellion Studios
, Publisher: Fox Interactive
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Aliens Vs Predator 2
This sequel to a highly-successful original is currently in development. Release is due towards the end of 2001. As in the first game it will feature the creatures from the Aliens and Predator movies and players will be able to take the role of three characters, each with distinctive abilities. They are human marine, Alien and Predator. The single-player game will consist of a series of missions and there will also be a strong multi-player mode. The game promises advanced graphics and will employ a modified LithTech 2.0 engine.
Developer: Monolith Productions
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Aliens Vs Predator 2: Primal Hunt
Developer: Third Law Interactive
, Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
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Aliens Vs Predator 3
Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
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Aliens Vs Predator Gold
3D shoot 'em up featuring the creatures from the Alien and Predator movies. This special edition consists of the main game, with some improvements, plus the 'Millennium Expansion Pack' and the official strategy guide. The pack offers nine additional single-player levels and seven new multi-player levels. The multi-player mode supports up to eight people (via Net or LAN). New weapons are available to the Marine including the skeeter and automatic pistol. Significantly, mid-level saving has been added.
Developer: Rebellion Studios
, Publisher: Fox Interactive
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Aliens: Colonial Marines
Action-oriented, squad-based game currently in development. It promises to deliver advanced graphics.
Developer: Fox Interactive
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Allegiance
Exclusively on-line, multi-player space combat/strategy game with RPG elements. The ambitious and acclaimed title allows up to 350 people to participate in any one game. Set during a war between various human factions after Earth has been destroyed, you begin as a pilot with the aim of working your way up through the ranks. As you progress, you'll get greater power and control over the way your side's forces are deployed. Team work is a crucial ingredient for success and you'll have to keep other players on-side. Alongside the combat and career elements, the game requires resource management once you have reached command level - you spend money on improving facilities for pilots and on new equipment and technology. The game takes place in a fully 3D universe and the graphics are good.
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Ally of Justice
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEI)
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Alter Echo
Developer: Outrage Entertainment
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Amen: The Awakening
Developer: Cavedog Entertainment
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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American McGee's Alice
Third-person action game with a horror-twist, based on the Lewis Carroll novels. The premise is that following her well-known adventures in Wonderland, Alice suffers a series of traumatic events and ends up in an asylum when the White Rabbit returns to take her back to Wonderland. It has become a nightmare realm ruled over by the tyrannical Queen of Hearts.
Developer: Rogue Entertainment
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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America's Army
Developer: U.S. Army
, Publisher: U.S. Army
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Amsterdoom
First-person shoot 'em up set in present-day Amsterdam and released at a budget price. The game's premise is that a green cloud has descended over the city, accompanied by a race of invading monsters known as Grubbers. The game boasts a good engine that delivers smooth action and high-quality graphics. The gameplay involves working through the linear set of levels, slaying all Grubbers that get in the way, finding switches and collecting color-coded keys required to progress to the next area. Platform game elements are also incorporated, such as precision jumping sections. Numerous power-ups are scattered around the well-designed and mostly short levels. The control system is effective.
Developer: Davilex Games
, Publisher: Davilex Games
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Andromeda 9
Futuristic action game currently in development. It will consist of a series of levels in which you pilot an armed craft, facing a wide variety of enemy types. It promises to deliver realistic physics and good graphics. Ten different weapons types will be available. Alongside the single-player game will be a strong multi-player mode, for competitive and cooperative gameplay. Options will include races, individual and team deathmatch and capture-the-flag modes.
Developer: Northbridge Games
, Publisher: TBA
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Andy McNab's Team SAS
Developer: Rage Software
, Publisher: Rage Software
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Animaniacs: A Gigantic Adventure
Side-scrolling platform game featuring the Animaniacs characters from the TV show. You control the trio as they attempt to thwart the plans of the evil Thaddeus J. Plotz who has hidden movie rolls, posters and wards around the set of a movie called Gigantic. The gameplay consists of exploration, combat and collecting items. Levels are generally well-designed. Controls are effective., Graphics are adequate.
Developer: EAI Interactive
, Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive
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Animaniacs: Hollywood Hijinx
Publisher: Conspiracy Entertainment Corporation
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Animaniacs: Splat Ball
Action game featuring the well-known cartoon trio and paint balls instead of bullets. There are two, three-member teams to choose from. The single-player game places you in control of the Animaniacs. The multi-player option allows up to six people to play via LAN or Net connection. Numerous humorous touches are incorporated. The controls are easy-to-use and the cartoon-style graphics effective.
Developer: EAI Interactive
, Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive
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Animorphs: Know the Secret
3D action game based on the popular TV cartoon series. Like the series it is aimed at kids. There are four playable characters to choose from initially; Jake, Cassie, Rachel and Marco with more to be unlocked as you progress. As the name suggests they can morph into a variety of animal forms. The game consists of eight main levels. A wide variety of moves is available including the abilities to fly and swim. The gameplay primarily involves exploration and turn-based combat. The game's fully-3D graphics and controls are effective. There is no multi-player mode.
Developer: Scholastic Entertainment
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Animorphs: Shattered Reality
Platform game aimed at kids and based on books and a TV series. The stars are kids who can morph into different animal forms. The game is essentially a side-scrolling game with some more 3D section. The gameplay involves progressing though the levels, sometimes as a human and sometimes in animal form, facing enemies and collecting items. As expected, the moves and abilities vary depending on the character's form. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Scholastic Entertainment
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Antheads: It Came from the Desert 2
Developer: Cinemaware, Inc.
, Publisher: Cinemaware, Inc.
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Apocalypse
Action/adventure game based featuring the voice and face Bruce Willis. You play Bruce in the role of a character named Trey Kincaid.
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Apollo 18
Space sim that puts you in control of a fictional Apollo 18 mission to the moon. You pilot the Saturn V rocket and the Lunar Lander. Before embarking on the main mission you must undergo training, which includes rigorous testing Then game is highly realistic so a lot of technical know-how is required. The main mission itself has lots of variants depending on random events and how you do and this adds some replayability to the game. The game's graphics are reasonable, although it should be noted that during the flight to the moon you can not see outside the ship. The controls system is effective. Audio includes contact with the mission control center.
Publisher: Project 2 Interactive
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Apprentice Knight
Developer: Microids
, Publisher: Microids
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AquaNox
Submarine action adventure game and eagerly-anticipated sequel to Archimeadean Dynasty. Aquanox promises to build on the successes of the original. It will employ a new 3D engine (the Krass Engine). Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity only survives under the sea, you'll once again take the role of a mercenary named Flint who pilots a one-man sub. The story will pick up in 2166 as Flint faces a new threat - ancient and powerful sea creatures that have been freed by underwater quakes caused by a disastrous research project. The game will consist of a series of combat missions interspersed with mission briefings and cutscenes. You'll be able to choose which missions to take on and will have a choice of responses when conversing with NPCs. Cash is earned for successful missions and trade and this can then be spent on submarine upgrades.
Developer: Massive Development
, Publisher: Fishtank Interactive
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AquaNox 2: Revelation
Developer: Massive Development
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Arabian Nights: Prince of Persia
Modified version of the PC hit, Prince of Persia 3D, developed for the Dreamcast. You take the role of the prince as he embarks on a quest to rescue the princess. This action adventure game combines good graphics and level design. The gameplay involves exploration, combat and puzzle-solving. The game incorporates improvements over the original version, particularly in the areas of the PC game that were criticized, including the camera and combat systems. The graphics have also been improved. The control system could be better.
Developer: Avalanche Software
, Publisher: Mattel Interactive
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Archimedean Dynasty
Action adventure game set in a futuristic, underwater world. The game combines good combat action with effective graphics and controls. You take the role of a mercenary named Emerald 'Dead Eye' Flint, who pilots a single-man submarine. The game consists of a series of connected missions, you can opt to take on or pass over particular missions. Flint also converses with various NPCs and you have a choice of responses that will effect the way the story unfolds. However, the game is essentially linear. Before each mission you receive a briefing and can equip and repair your ship. This costs cash, which can be earned by successfully competing missions or engaging in trade. As expected, the game now looks somewhat dated.
Developer: Massive Development
, Publisher: Blue Byte Software
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A-Ressha de Ikou 2001
Developer: Artdink Corporation
, Publisher: Artdink Corporation
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Armada
Space shooter with strong RPG element that employs a top-down perspective. You begin by defining your character, choosing from of six playable races and then take the controls of a ship through a series of challenging and fast-paced battles.
Developer: Metro3D, Inc.
, Publisher: Metro3D, Inc.
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Armada 2: Exodus
Space blaster with RPG component. It promises significant improvements in graphics and gameplay. Importantly, the multi-player mode will be improved with decent on-line support. Once gain, you'll be able to create a character, choosing from a selection of distinctive races before embarking on a series of battle scenarios. New weapons and technology will feature.
Developer: Metro3D, Inc.
, Publisher: Metro3D, Inc.
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Armored Core
Action game that places you in control of large robotics war-machines. The game combines arcade-style action and good 3D graphics. You are a mercenary who takes on a variety of missions covering a range of scenarios, environment and terrain types. A large selection of high-powered weaponry is incorporated into the game. You can adjust many areas of your mech's setup before each encounter.
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Armored Core 2: Another Age
Stand-alone expansion for the PlayStation 2 strategy/action game featuring giant robotic fighters. The plot carries on from that of the main game. Set in Mars, the government and corporations are in conflict. The gameplay involves customizing your robot and taking part in combat-oriented missions. There are around a hundred new missions, as well as new robot parts and a two-player, split-screen option for cooperative missions. As in the main game the game has a branching mission structure.
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: Agetec
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Armored Core 3
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: From Software
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Armored Core Sigma Project
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: From Software
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Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
Action/adventure game set on earth in the future. Your task is to help defeat terrifying insect-like alien invaders. The aliens come in many shapes and sizes but with a single malevolent intent. Two main characters feature; Private Lewis and Private Lane (both come from a comic published by Acclaim). They have some high-powered weaponry at their disposal.
Developer: Probe Entertainment Ltd.
, Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
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Army Men
Original in a series of successful real-time strategy games with action component. You control Sarge and his men through a series of battle scenarios and view the action from an overhead or isometric view. The game offers a range of options including the single-player campaign and multi-player mode.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men 2
Action game with real-time strategy element. This sequel to the first Army Men offers significant refinements over the original but essentially it offers very similar gameplay.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men 3: Toys in Space
Wargame featuring toy soldiers. Once again the game is premised on the on-going conflict between the Green and Tan forces.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men 3D
Part of the successful Army Men series of games. This game is once more set during the conflict between the Green and Tan armies. You control Sarge and his team as they attempt to neutralize the Tan threat. The action mostly takes place in the Army Men's parallel universe and when the men enter our world they are toy-sized. Some of the levels take place in our world (for instance one level is set in a child's bedroom) with everyday objects appearing giant from the Army Men perspective.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men World War
Part of this successful series of action games featuring the toy soldiers, this is the follow-up to Army Men: Sarge's Heroes. You play a member of the green army in their ongoing war with the tan army. The game consists of a series of varied and challenging battle missions. There is also a two-player mode. A range of weapons is available including grenades, rockets, a flam-thrower and a machine gun. The graphics have been improved over the last game in the series. A range of explosive sound effects and military-style music accompany play.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Air Attack
Helicopter action game featuring toy soldiers. The main single-player game consists of a series of well-designed missions. There is also a multi-player option for two players. There are a number of flyable helicopter incorporated into the game including Chinooks, Apaches and Hueys.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Air Attack 2
Action-oriented helicopter combat featuring the toy soldiers. The Green and Tan armies are at war. As with the original game, this sequel consists of a series of combat missions. They include search and destroy and rescue objectives. You take the controls of a helicopter in a range of combat scenarios. A selection of choppers are incorporated and you choose the aircraft and co-pilot before each mission. A variety of weapons including guns and missiles are available. The game features everyday settings, which are giant-sized when compared to the soldiers. A range of multi-player game options are available.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Air Combat
Arcade-style helicopter combat game featuring toy soldiers. Once again you fight on the side of the green army, as William Blade, when they face the tan army led by the evil Plastro. The game consists of a series of combat-based missions. You'll get to control four different choppers during the game. A wide selection of high-powered weapons is available. These include a machine gun, missiles and napalm. In addition, there is a winch that can be used to pick up various items.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Air Combat: Elite Missions
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Air Tactics
Arcade-style helicopter combat game featuring the toy soldiers. The game is based on the Desert Strike series. Once again you fight on the side of the Green army as they war against the Tans. Battles take place in a variety of domestic locations, such as backyards, with everyday objects giant-sized compared to the soldiers. The game's graphics are reasonable.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Green Rogue
Vertical-scrolling, arcade-style action game starring toy soldiers. It is part of a long-running series of games based on a war between two armies, the Greens and the Tans. The premise of this game is that a super soldier named Omega has been made form the DNA of the finest Green soldiers and has become stranded in Tan territory. The game consists of a series of 16 combat-based levels. Weapons are scattered around. They include a rifle, a grenade launcher and a powerful Bio-Strike. The game's graphics and controls could be better.
Developer: 5000ft, Inc.
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Land, Sea, Air
Part of this popular series of war games featuring toy soldiers. The Green Army must again engage the Tan Army as they invade Green territory. As the game's name indicates the action takes place on land , in the air and on the water so a wide variety of vehicles and weapons are incorporated. The game features reasonable 3D graphics and some good explosive effects.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Operation Meltdown
Real-time strategy game and follow-up to Army Men: Air Attack. You view the action from a top-down perspective and the gameplay is similar to the last game. New weapons feature, including an air strike, and amongst the new equipment available to your troops, is a set of binoculars. The game's graphics are slightly improved over the last game.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Sarge's Heroes
3D action/strategy game. You play Sarge who must lead his
team of men in various assaults against the enemy, the Tan Army. The action takes place
in both the world of the Army Men, and our world - where the army men are the size of
toy soldiers and every day objects are gigantic. Among these out-sized environments are a
bathroom and a kitchen.
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2
Action game featuring the toy soldiers. The game consists of a series of around 20 missions involving a conflict between the Green Army and a Tan/Blue alliance. You control a soldier through a selection of everyday environments, such as a dining room, that are giant-sized when compared to the soldiers. This sequel incorporates a selection of new weapons and air support. Alongside the single-player game, is a multi-player mode for two, or up to four players (depending on platform).
Developer: 3DO
, Publisher: 3DO
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Army Men: Team Assault
Developer: 5000ft, Inc.
, Publisher: 3DO
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Art is Dead
Developer: Small Rockets
, Publisher: Real.com
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Arthur's Quest: Battle for the Kingdom
Publisher: ValuSoft, Inc.
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Assault Retribution
First-person shooter. You take the role of a space marine who must face hoards of insectoid aliens. Weapons and health power-ups are scattered around the levels. Alongside the main game, is a two player mode. The game's 3D graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Candle Light Studios Ltd.
, Publisher: Midway Games Inc.
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Assault Rigs
Futuristic arcade-style tank combat game. You take the controls of a tank in virtual reality. The game consists of a series of levels in which you must seek and destroy the enemy tanks. A variety of high-powered weapons are available and the tanks maneuver well. There is also a tow-player competitive mode. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Psygnosis
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Asterix
Publisher: Infogrames
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Asterix - The Gallic War
Developer: Warthog plc
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Asterix and Obelix
Kids' game based on the recent movie featuring the favorite comic book characters. The gameplay is essentially an extension of the game of 'catch', as you target various items, such as boulders sent from roman catapults. FMV sequences from the movie are incorporated.
Developer: Gamesquad
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Asterix Mega Madness
Party game featuring the French comic-book hero. The premise is that Asterix has challenged three other characters, including Obelix, to a trial to see who is the best. You can play against the computer or a friend. The trial takes the form of 12 mini-games. These include races, collection and dodging games. The game's design, graphics and controls are adequate.
Developer: Unique Development Studios
, Publisher: Infogrames
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AstroRock 2000
Arcade style space shooter, similar to the classic game Asteroids. The game employs detailed 2D graphics, with animated sprites. You view the action from a side-on view. There are 40 levels to work through and the game has an off-beat plot. The gameplay consists of guiding your ship and shooting a variety of enemies, each with their own characteristics, resulting in the need to develop different strategies to clear each level. There is a good selection of high-powered weaponry is incorporated into the game.
Publisher: Logicware
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Asylum
Developer: DarkBlack
, Publisher: TBA
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Atlantica
Developer: Lonely Cat Games
, Publisher: TBA
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Atomic Bomberman
Part of this successful series of action games that have been released on multiple platforms. This particular game is available for the PC only. The gameplay consists of laying bombs within maze-like arenas in order to trap opponents. There is also an extensive range of special power-ups scattered around the levels. The game is particularly suited to multi-player gaming, with up to ten people competing via multiple controllers, modem/serial connection or LAN. The game's graphics are simple but effective, and it is the gameplay and not the graphics that are its major strength. There are numerous game variants that add further replayability value. The game employs a good interface and easy-to-use control system.
Developer: Interplay
, Publisher: Interplay
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Auto Destruct
Driving action game. You embark on a series of missions set within an overall narrative. Your character is out to avenge the death of his family, killed by a cult. You vehicle is an armed car with lots of flashy technology. Weapons and other powerups are scattered around the levels. the game's graphics and controls are effective. There is no multi-player mode.
Developer: Neurostone
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Axis
Publisher: Real.com
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Azurik: Rise of Perathia
Action adventure game currently in development. Set in a magical universe, you'll take the role of a young warrior named Azurik whose sword can harness the power of the elements. The story will involve and evil threat that is attempting to control the four main elements. Each element will have a world which Azurik must explore and clear of enemies.
Developer: Adrenium Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Action Man: Operation Extreme
Action game featuring the popular boy's toy. It is aimed primarily at the younger gamer and numerous tips and helpful mission notes are incorporated. Also no-one gets killed rather defeated enemies are taken captive.
Developer: Interactive Studios
, Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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Akuji The Heartless
3D platform game. It is far less cutesy than most platform games - it is set mainly in hell. You play Akuji a dead swordsman who also practices voodoo magic. The title refers to the fact that he was attacked by his brother who removed his heart. Akuji embarks on a journey through various part of hell in order to collect the souls of his ancestors in order to get revenge on his brother. The game's levels are well-designed. The gameplay is typical platform fodder, involving the exploration of levels, collection of items, dealing with enemies and precision jumping. The game employs a modified Gex: Enter the Gecko engine. The graphics and controls are generally good.
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Armored Core 2
Strategy/action game featuring giant mech fighters. This is actually the fourth game in the series but it is a sequel proper unlike the other games (Project Phantasma and Master of Arena). The first three games were released for PlayStation, whilst this game is the first to be available for PlayStation 2.
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: ASCII Entertainment
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Armored Core: Master of Arena
Action/strategy game. This is the second of two follow-ups to the original game (the first is AC: Project Phantasma). It offers ten new levels and around 20 missions. As a mercenary you can choose which missions to take on and spend your earnings on new robots and upgrades. There are new mech customization options, with over 30 new components available. Among the new game options are Ex Arena mode, which offers battles featuring only one class of mech, and Ranker Mk mode which allows you more detailed control over your units. The graphics have been improved since the earlier games.
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: ASCII Entertainment
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Armored Core: Project Phantasma
Action/strategy game. This is first of two follow-ups to the original game (the second is AC: Master of Arena). It offers a new set of missions, new mech parts and better graphics. Once again, you are a mercenary and control of large robotic war-machines.. You choose from a variety of battle scenarios in order to earn credits that can be spent on new mechs and upgrades. A large selection of high-powered weaponry is incorporated into the game and extensive mech customizability are available. The game offers a two-player mode.
Developer: From Software
, Publisher: From Software
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Attack of The Saucerman
Action adventure game. It has a cartoon feel and incorporates many humorous touches. You take the role of Ed who must rid the earth of aliens invaders. The game consists of 24 levels and a variety of weapons are available. The game employs fully 3D graphics.
Developer: Psygnosis
, Publisher: Psygnosis
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