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Caesar 3
Third in this series of successful resource management/strategy games. You run a city in the Roman Empire. The game is divided into a series of missions based on particular targets relating to aspects of the city. The size of the area covered by the game has been increased since the last game and more varied types of terrain are now incorporated.
Developer: Impressions Games
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Campaign 1776: The American Revolution
Turn-based strategy game set during the War of Independence. It is related to the classic Battleground games and the engine is based on that used in those games. The main single-player mode is the campaign mode and there are four campaigns to work though. You can also choose a stand-alone scenario. There is a strong two-player mode (via hotseating, serial/modem connection or PBEM). The mixes historically-based battles with some that are made up. The game is played on a zoomable hex-based map and turns are divided up into several phases. A 3D viewing mode is available, although it is of limited use in the heat of battle. Unit types include commanders, artillery, infantry and cavalry regiments (of up to a hundred men). The game's interface is effective and the graphics are functional.
Developer: HPS Simulations
, Publisher: HPS Simulations
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Campaign Eckmuhl
Developer: HPS Simulations
, Publisher: HPS Simulations
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Campaigns of the Civil War
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Capitalism Plus
Updated edition of the classic business sim 'Capitalism'. The gameplay has been enhanced with more detail and improved graphics. Other significant additions are the map and scenario editors. The game's premise is that you are part owner of a company with a budget of ten million dollars. You are responsible for defining the company's image and organizing the production and refinement of resources. This includes farming, mining and manufacturing goods. You can invest in research and development to improve these processes. You can also import goods. You then sell your products and can define you marketing strategy, buy and sell shares and even take over other companies. A good tutorial function is included to help you get the hang of the game. The game is played through a series of menu screens and the game's graphics are basic.
Developer: Enlight Software
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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Car Tycoon
Developer: Vectorcom Development
, Publisher: Fishtank Interactive
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Cargo Manager
Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Carnage Heart
Action/strategy game featuring giant robotic fighters called Over Kill Engines. The main gameplay involves constructing and perfecting your Over Kill Engine. Notably you must choose the AI of your machine, rather than controlling them directly during battles. There are twelve basic types of Over Kill Engine to choose from, each with different strengths and weaknesses. You also select the weaponry and can invest in research and development for improved technology. As expected, the game now looks somewhat dated.
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Casino Empire
Publisher: Sierra
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Casino Kit
Developer: Creative Edge Software Ltd.
, Publisher: TBA
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Casino Mogul
Developer: Cat Daddy Games, LLC
, Publisher: Monte Cristo Multimedia
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Casino Tycoon
Developer: Cat Daddy Games, LLC
, Publisher: Monte Cristo Multimedia
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Castles & Catapults
Publisher: Infogrames
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Chaos
RTS. Set in a fantasy universe there are five playable races. The game is played on an isometric landscape and there are lots of units and unit development options. Alongside the single-player campaign, is a multi-player mode for games over LAN or Net.
Developer: Triggersoft
, Publisher: eSofnet
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Chaos Island
Real-time strategy game based on the hit movie The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The premise is that a group of scientists are trapped on an island surrounded by dangerous dinosaurs. You direct the team in setting up a base, collecting and allocating resources and breeding a force of friendly dinosaurs to prevent being overrun by the hostile reptiles. The game consists of a campaign of twelve connected missions. Played on an isometric landscape the game's graphics were reasonable at the time of release (as expected the game now looks pretty dated). Cutscenes intersperse the action and these feature the voices of the actual actors from the movie.
Developer: DreamWorks Interactive
, Publisher: DreamWorks Interactive
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Chaos Overlords
Turn-based strategy game with a gangland theme. Set in a US city, the gameplay revolves around gaining and keeping control of blocks. You must earn and manage cash, engage in combat and even research new equipment. The game offers ten scenarios to choose from, four of which are time-limited. Replayability value is added by a choice of five difficulty levels and a multi-player mode for up to six players via modem connection, LAN or Net.
Developer: New World Computing
, Publisher: New World Computing
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Charm of War
RTS with RPG elements set in a world inspired by traditional Russian stories. The player takes control of a land which is threatened by its neighbors. The aim of the game is to secure victory and rebuild the ancient capital to its former glory. Heroes with RPG-like character-development feature, alongside many unit-types. Played on an isometric landscape the graphics are reasonable.
Developer: Buka Entertainment
, Publisher: TBA
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City Trader
Financial investment sim. You take the role of a trader employed by a rich lady named Juliette Fleming. You decide which stocks to buy and when to sell them. The game is played out in four locations; your desk, where you can view various information, the stock market, where you make your trades, your offices, where you consult your employees and the pub, where secret deals are made. The game's interface and graphics are effective.
Developer: Monte Cristo Multimedia
, Publisher: Monte Cristo Multimedia
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Civil War Generals 2: Grant, Lee, Sherman
Turn-based strategy game that recreates battles of the American Civil War. In all there are 19 campaigns to choose from. There are 46 famous encounters recreated together with some 150 others. It is also possible to design your own scenarios. You can play either side in the war and play against the computer or another players (by hotseating or modem connection). The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Impressions Games
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Civilization
Turn-based strategy game that was released back in the early 1990s. This is a classic game that has inspired many sequels and spin-offs. Covering a period from pre-history to beyond the present day, the game allows players to develop their empire by harnessing resources, building settlements, units and wonders and developing new technologies in order to expand influence. Combat and diplomacy are also important elements of the gameplay. The game is played on an overhead-viewed landscape with an effective menus system.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Civilization 2
Acclaimed turn-based strategy game. You begin in with a single tribe with the aim of world conquest or interplanetary colonization. You can choose from a selection of missions with specific victory criteria or opt for an open-ended game. A scenario editor is incorporated. Notable features of this sequel include, new units and wonders to build, unit hit points during combat, better diplomacy and trade functions and a refined interface. An isometric perspective with 3D graphics replaces the overhead view and flat graphics of the original game. Up to eight nations can be battling for supremacy and the AI is impressive. The gameplay involves exploration, resource management, building cities, developing armed forces, the research and development of new technology and combat. There is an on-line Civilopedia to help the player with any queries. This game offers no multi-player mode, unlike its follow-up Civilization 2: Test of Time.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Civilization 2: Fantastic Worlds
Add-on for the classic RTS. It patches the main game and offers nineteen new scenarios and an enhanced scenario editor. The new scenarios include three based on other games; Master of Orion, X-Com and Master of Magic. Other settings include a dinosaur world and one based on the writings of Jules Verne.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Civilization 2: Test of Time
Turn-based strategy game. It is a reworking of Civ 2 with new game variants. You are able to choose whether to turn on the new options, so the complete original Civ 2 game is also included.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Civilization 3
Turn-based strategy/ god sim currently in development with the aid of Sid Meier. It promises advances in all areas, most notably in graphics, innovations in gameplay and improved multi-player support.
Developer: Firaxis Games
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Civilization 3: Play the World
Developer: Firaxis Games
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Civilization: Call to Power
Part of this series of highly successful turn-based strategy games, this is Activision's follow-up to the original Civilization. The game incorporates numerous modifications over the earlier game, including improved graphics. The game covers the whole period of human civilization from 4000 BC to beyond the present and it is possible to take your civilization into space. There is a large choice of historically-based races to choose from or you can create your own. The gameplay involves resource management, building settlements, industry and military forces, combat and diplomacy. The interface could be better. The multi-player mode enables games via LAN to Net connection.
Developer: Activision, Inc.
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Civilization: Call to Power 2
Sequel to Civilization: Call To Power. This turn-based strategy game covers a period of over six millennia, from 4000BC to 2300AD. You can select from a range of historical races. The gameplay involves managing resources (food, industrial production and money), building cities and military forces, combat and diplomacy. The game employs an extensively modified version of the game engine developed for the original Call To Power. Significant refinements have been made to the graphics and interface. New unit types also feature. The diplomacy and government tools have been improved, political boundaries are now shown and the combat system has been adjusted for more realistic outcomes. The game has several victory conditions. There is also a multi-player mode for games via modem connection, LAN or online.
Developer: Activision, Inc.
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile
Add-on pack for the popular RTS game, Pharaoh. The game offers four new campaigns with 15 missions. The campaigns pick up the history of Egypt where Pharaoh left off, covering the period from the Eighteenth Dynasty to the Battle of Actium under Cleopatra VII. The missions include building tombs in the Valley of the Kings and constructing the lighthouse and library at Alexandria. New units include lamp and paint makers, artisans and henna farms. New enemies include the Assyrians. Persians, Phoenicians and Romans (you'll also get to use Roman troops).
Developer: BreakAway Games Ltd.
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Close Assault: East Front
Developer: Matrix Games
, Publisher: Matrix Games
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Close Combat
This is the first game in a popular series of WW2 strategy/ war games. This installment covers the Normandy landings at the Omaha beachhead. It consists of a series of missions that involve controlling groups of units through historically-based scenarios with multiple objectives. A variety of authentic unit types feature. The games are played from an overhead perspective and an effective system of map views and menu options help you keep track of the action. Alongside the single-player game, is a multi-player mode. The game now looks a bit dated and significant improvements to the gameplay, particularly in terms of AI, are incorporated into the later games in the series.
Developer: Atomic Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far
Real-time strategy/war game that recreates Operation Market Garden during the Second World War. You can choose to play either side in the conflict. The game has a lot of depth. The controls and menus system are effective. There is a selection of game options including stand-alone scenarios and the full campaign. Each scenario comes with several objectives. The game can be multi-played via LAN or Net connection.
Developer: Atomic Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Close Combat 3: The Russian Front
Strategy and wargaming. The game covers ground-based combat between Russia and Germany between 1941 and the end of the war.
Developer: Atomic Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Close Combat 4: The Battle of The Bulge
Latest in this series of successful real-time strategy/war games. It reproduced the battlefields and units of this famous WW2 battle. The game is played from an overhead perspective and both the Ardennes landscape and historically-accurate units are well-reproduced. There are also extensive map views and menu options to help you keep track and control the action.
Developer: Atomic Games
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Close Combat 5: Invasion Normandy
This is the same game called Close Combat: Operation Overlord in the US.
Developer: Atomic Games
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Close Combat Trilogy
Compilation of the first three Close Combat games. It is available at a budget price.
Developer: Atomic Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Close Combat: Operation Overlord
Developer: Atomic Games
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Coaster Works
Roller coaster design game. You must design coasters to fit a range of amusement parks. There are six scenarios to work though and a range tracks types and section designs are available. The game's graphics and interface are reasonable.
Developer: Bimboosoft
, Publisher: Xicat Interactive
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Codename Eagle
First person action game. The game's setting is an alternative reality in which there was no Russian Revolution. It's the 1920s and the Czar still rules and is conducting a major invasion of Europe. You play Red, a resistance fighter who must sabotage the enemy's progress as well as rescuing sympathizers to your cause.
Developer: Refraction Games
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Colleagues and Co.
Publisher: Monte Cristo Multimedia
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Colonization
This is a spin-off of the classic turn-based strategy game, Civilization. It is now on budget re-release. The gameplay is the same as Civ but the setting is now America during the European conquest. The graphics appear and little dated but the gameplay remains as strong as ever.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Combat Command 2: Danger Forward!
World War 2, turn-based strategy game. There are twenty historically-based scenarios to choose from, recreating key encounters on the Western Front. There is also a scenario editor so that you can design your own. Two people can compete by email, hotseating or over LAN or online.
Developer: Boku Strategy Games
, Publisher: Shrapnel Games
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Combat Command 2: Desert Rats
Installment in a series of historical turn-based war games. This game recreates the conflict in North Africa during the Second World War and consists of 17 scenarios. There is also a scenario editor. The game is played on a hex-based map and a comprehensive selection of authentic unit types are recreated. Turns are divided into phases. Yu can play against the computer or another player (by email or over LAN). The game's interface and controls are effective.
Developer: Boku Strategy Games
, Publisher: Shrapnel Games
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Combat Leader: East front
Developer: Matrix Games
, Publisher: Matrix Games
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Combat Medic: Special Operations
Developer: Legacy Interactive
, Publisher: Vivendi Universal Publishing
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Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin
3D strategy/war game currently in development. Set during WW2 the game will concentrate on the Eastern Front, recreating the period between June 1941 until May 1945. It promises to build on the success of the acclaimed original, combine turn-based and real-time components. Alongside new units there will be general improvements will be made to the graphics and controls and more display customizability will be incorporated. some rule changes will also feature. You'll be able to compete again the computer or another player (on the same PC, via email or online).
Developer: Big Time Software
, Publisher: Battlefront.com
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Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord
Turn-based WW2 war game. It features over 120 authentic unit types. The game combines effective graphics and controls with a well-designed campaign. The campaign is set after the Normandy landings and you control squads of units. Between each turn, which covers a minute, you view the action in real-time. There is a multi-player mode for games on the same PC, via email or online.
Developer: Big Time Software
, Publisher: Battlefront.com
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Command & Conquer
Real-time strategy game. The original game appeared in 1995 for the PC and Mac. In 1997 a version for the PlayStation was released and in 1999 a N64 version appeared. The two sides are the evil Brotherhood of NOD (a criminal organization) and the Global Defense Initiative (a UN force). You get to play both sides and fight it out various scenarios. You must launch effective attacks on the enemy whilst protecting your bases. Resource management is an important element of the gameplay with the resource Tiberium being the most important. The game offers a selection of single-player missions and the multi-player option allows for up to four player to play via LAN or two people to play via modem/serial connection or on the same console. There are many unit types included, with unique unit-types for each side. Orders are issued to units using an easy-to-use menu system. The game is played on isometric landscapes.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
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Command & Conquer 2: Tiberian Sun
Real-time strategy game. The much-anticipated latest game in the Command and Conquer series. Set in the future, the game hinges on the control of the resource Tiberium - a poisonous metal that emerges from the ground and is used to make weapons. You play one of two sides the Global Defense Initiative (good guys) or the Brotherhood of Nod (global Mafia-type organization) in self-contained missions placed within an overall narrative. There are 12 main missions for each side with additional subset objectives.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer 2: Tiberian Sun Firestorm
Add-on pack for Tiberian Sun. It offers single-player campaign and multi-player modes (via LAN and Net). The pack includes seven new unit types and modified versions of others that appeared in the main game. New units include mobile war factories (on the side of the GDI), stealth generators (NOD) and new attacking units, the Cyborg Reaper (NOD), Juggernaut (GDI) and Limpet Drone (both sides).
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Generals
Developer: Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert
This game was first released for PC and more recently released for PlayStation.
It is part of the successful Command and Conquer series of real-time strategy games but with a different plot. Although still set in the future, the game is set on an Earth where time travel has eliminated Hitler from history and the Second World War never happened. As a result the Western Allies are left facing a powerful USSR with both sides equipped with futuristic technology. The game consists of a series of timed missions. Scenarios and objectives are varied. Objectives range from overrunning the enemy force to more subtle missions such infiltrating bases.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Sequel to an acclaimed original and part of the highly successful series of Command and Conquer RTS games. Set in a future with an alternative history, that follows on from the original Red Alert, the game is premised on a war between the Soviets and US. This time the action takes place on US soil when the Russians invade and the Americans have to look to the allied states of Europe for help. There is a campaign for either side in the conflict. The multi-player mode enables players to compete over LAN or on-line.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge
This add-on for the popular RTS is currently in development. Most notably, it will introduce a new playable group. There will also be refinements to the main game plus a selection of new units, single-player campaigns (with cutscenes) and multi-player scenarios.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert Retaliation
PlayStation conversion of two add-ons for Command and Conquer: Red Alert, which were first released for PC (Aftermath and Counterstrike). As expected, the graphics and controls are not as good as in the PC version.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Counterstrike
Expansion pack for the acclaimed RTS. It patches the main game and features twenty new single-player missions (sixteen ordinary missions and four ant missions to be found). There is also a selection of maps for multi-player games.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert: The Aftermath
Add-on pack for the popular RTS and follow-up to the first expansion pack Red Alert: Counterstrike. This pack features new levels and units. There are 18 single-player levels and around 100 more designed for multi-player games. Seven new units are incorporated, including a missile launching submarine and a tank that can instantly transport itself. The interface and graphics remain the same as in the main game.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Theater of War
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Command & Conquer: World Wide Warfare
This budget compilation consists of all the Command and Conquer games and add-ons released before Tiberian Sun (which is not included). Specifically you get, C&C (1) with the Covert Ops add-on and C&C Red Alert with its add-ons, Aftermath and Counterstrike.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Commandos 2
Real-time strategy/war game due for release in November 2000. You command a group of men through a series of missions set during WW2. The game will feature characters from the original (with modified skills profiles), together with a few new additions. You'll select which characters to take on each mission. In the region of 12 large levels are planned and settings will include well-known locations such as Colditz prison and the bridge over the river Kwai. There will be increased use of vehicles, such as powerful tanks. The game promises improved graphics and AI.
Developer: Pyro Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Commandos 2: Men of Courage
Real-time strategy/war game currently in development. You command a group of men through a series of missions set during WW2. The game will feature characters from the original (with modified skills profiles), together with a few new additions. You'll select which characters to take on each mission. Some 12 large levels are planned and settings will include well-known locations such as Colditz prison and the bridge over the river Kwai. There will be increased use of vehicles, such as powerful tanks. The game promises improved graphics and AI.
Developer: Pyro Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Commandos 3
Developer: Pyro Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Real-time strategy/war game now available as a budget re-release. Set during WW2 you take control of squads of soldiers operating behind the German lines. Squads are made up of specialist soldiers and each type has different skills profiles. The main game consists of 20 challenging missions. The game takes place on an isometric landscape. The graphics are good and the control system is effective.
Developer: Pyro Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Commandos: Beyond The Call of Duty
Developer: Pyro Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Computer Ancient World Battles
This war game offers an extensive selection of scenarios that recreate famous historical battles. It is based on a board game version.
Developer: Decision Games
, Publisher: Decision Games
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Computer Empires of the Middle Ages
Developer: Decision Games
, Publisher: Decision Games
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Conflict of Nations
Developer: Sega
, Publisher: Sega
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Conflict Zone
Innovative 3D RTS. It was announced with the title Peacekeepers. Set in the near future, the premise is that a new organization, the International Corps for Peace (ICP) has been established to intervene in crises covering both military and humanitarian situations. The game consists of a series of missions that each focus on containing conflicts in hotspots around the world.
Developer: MASA
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Conquest Earth
Futuristic RTS. The premise is that a probe from Earth landed on a populated Jupiter and accidentally starts a plague that kills many of the Jovian people. This triggers a war in which you can take control of either side. You can opt for campaign or mission modes. In campaign mode you are free to achieve the overall goal i.e. Victory at your own speed and in your own way. mission mode consists of a series of 30 missions, each with set objectives. The gameplay involves resource management, research of new technology and combat. The game is played on an isometric landscape and as expected the graphics now look somewhat dated. The interface could be better.
Developer: Data Design Interactive
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Conquest of the New World
RTS in which you take the role of a conquistador. After establishing a colony you must help it to thrive. As well as resource management the gameplay involves combat and diplomacy. The game is played on an isometric landscape and as expected the game now looks somewhat dated.
Developer: Quicksilver Software Inc.
, Publisher: Interplay
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Conquest of the New World 2
Developer: Quicksilver Software Inc.
, Publisher: Interplay
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Conquest: Frontier Wars
Real-time strategy game played on an isometrically-viewed landscape, now on budget re-release. There are two sides in the conflict and a good range of units are incorporated into the game.
Developer: Fever Pitch Studios Inc.
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Constructor
Developer: Studio 3 Interactive
, Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
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Corporation 5
Developer: Cinemax s.r.o.
, Publisher: TBA
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Corsairs
Real-time strategy/adventure game set in the world of 17th Century pirates in the Caribbean. At the outset you control a single pirate ship and the aim of the game is to build up a fleet and a network of ports and to gather treasure. Rather than playing an illegal freelance pirate you are a legalized pirate on either the French or English side.
Developer: Microids
, Publisher: Microids
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Corsairs Gold
Developer: Microids
, Publisher: Microids
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Cossacks 2: Napoleonic Wars
Developer: GSC Game World
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Cossacks: Back to War
Developer: GSC Game World
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Cossacks: European Wars
Developer: GSC Game World
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Cossacks: The Art of War
Developer: GSC Game World
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Crazy Factory
Business sim with many humorous touches. You take the role of a young entrepreneur with the aim of building up your manufacturing business. The game does not offer a lot of depth and freedom. The graphics and interface are reasonable.
Publisher: Monte Cristo Multimedia
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Creatures
Virtual pet game with strategy element. The player begins by choosing from a clutch of eggs and moving the eggs to an incubator until they hatches. From here, you must care for and teach your creatures, or Norns as they are known. The game is set in a fantasy world called Albia and the player can effect the environments by using the cursor. Language comes into play, your Norns will tell you if they need something and you can encourage/discipline them with yes/no commands and stroking. You can also teach them tricks and ways to avoid danger. There are some other types of creatures that are aggressive and must be avoided. Once your creatures reach maturity they will have offspring. Eventually, the Norns will die. The aim of the game (if there is one) is to breed as many generations as possible. The game employs cute cartoon-style design and good 2D graphics.
Developer: CyberLife Technology Ltd.
, Publisher: Mindscape
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Creatures 2
Virtual pet game with strategy element. As in the original, the player begins by choosing from a clutch of eggs and moving them to an incubator until they hatch. From here you must care for and teach your creatures, or Norns as they are known. Unlike the original game, the sequel has more of a plot. The game is set on the fantasy world called Albia that featured in the first game. However, it has been devastated by an earthquake and the Norns must explore the laboratories of an extinct race that have been exposed by the quakes. The game has a complex DNA modeling system that will develop your creatures accurately over the course of generations right down to their brains which will, in turn, effect behavior. Another new feature of the game, is the on-line support that allows you to import new items.
Developer: CyberLife Technology Ltd.
, Publisher: Mindscape
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Creatures 2 Life Kit 1
Add-on pack from the original Creatures game. The game offers a selection of new features including genetic modification tools, new breeds of Norns, new objects and patches. New objects include Norn cages and crystal balls which act as teleporters.
Developer: CyberLife Technology Ltd.
, Publisher: Mindscape
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Creatures 3
Third in this popular series of virtual pet games with strategy element. As in the original, the player begins by choosing from a clutch of eggs and moving them to an incubator until they hatch. From here you must care for and teach your creatures, or Norns as they are known. Alternatively, you can opt to take on two fully grown creatures. This time the game is set on a spaceship and areas of the ship can be used to heal and teach your norns. There are also replicating machines to reproduce objects. There are numerous types of objects scattered around that can be used in various ways and combined for new functions. As well as the aggressive Grendel creatures, the Norns will encounter others called Ettins that will steal objects that the Norns use. It is possible to develop defenses against the Grendels.
Developer: CyberLife Technology Ltd.
, Publisher: Mindscape
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Creatures Adventures
Virtual pets/ puzzle game. This is a simplified version, aimed at kids, of the previous Creatures games. The creatures featured in the game are called 'Norns'. You begin with two eggs that develop into cute creatures, one of each sex. You must cared for them and direct their actions. The creatures can perform a range of actions such as planting seeds and baking bread. You can also dress them up in a selection of outfits. You must also train them in good behavior by using a tickle stick to reward them, or a squirt bottle to punish them.
Developer: CyberLife Technology Ltd.
, Publisher: Mindscape
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Creatures Docking Station
Exclusively on-line release based on the popular series of god sims. It will enable both owner and non-owners of Creatures 3 to interact with their players and exchange Norns and visit each other's gameworlds.
Developer: Creature Labs
, Publisher: Creature Labs
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Crusader Kings
Developer: Paradox Development
, Publisher: Strategy First
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Crusader Total War
Developer: Creative Assembly
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Cultures 2: The Gates of Asgard
Developer: Funatics Development
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Cultures: Discovery of Vinland
Colony management sim. You're are be placed in charge of a group of Vikings as they establish a new settlement in a distant land. The main single-player game is a set of campaigns tied together by an overall story. You can sculpt the land, build and are responsible for the well-being of your people. You have a great amount of information about the status of your people. A notable aspect of the game, is that each person in the colony has their own distinct appearance and personality. A variety of landscape and resource types are included. The game is played on a isometric landscape with 3D features and units and the graphics are very detailed.
Developer: Funatics Development
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Cutthroats: Terror on the High Seas
Action-oriented RTS game featuring 17th Century pirate ships. The aim is to accumulate as much treasure as possible. You start with a single ship and build up from there.
Developer: Hothouse Creations
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Cyberstorm 2: Corporate Wars
Futuristic strategy game and follow-up to 'Mission Force: Cyberstorm'. It is set in the futuristic 'EarthSeige' universe, where corporations run things on Earth and her colonies and giant robotic warriors (HERCs) are used in combat. You take the role of a young executive in one of eight competing corporations. You progress by researching HERCs, enlisting and training HERC pilots and then taking on your competitors on the battlefield. You can choose between real-time and turn-based combat. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra
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