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M.A.D. Global Thermonuclear Warfare
Developer: Small Rockets
, Publisher: Global Star Software Ltd.
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Machines
Real-time strategy game, premised on a conflict between two groups of cyberborgs.
Developer: Charybdis Enterprises Inc.
, Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
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MageLords
Developer: Kinesoft
, Publisher: TBA
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Magic & Mayhem
Real-time strategy game with RPG elements. You play a Wizard's apprentice, named Cornelius, whose master has disappeared. The strong plot of the game revolves around your search for you master and also includes many sub-plots. The main single-player game consists of a series of levels. The main objective of each levels is to kill an opposing wizard. Over the course of these your character develops his skills as in an RPG. There is also a good multi-player mode.
Developer: Mythos Games
, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic
This turn-based strategy game with RPG elements is due for release in early 2001. You'll once again take the role of a wizard's apprentice. This time your character will find himself in the middle of a conflict between various factions. The single-player campaign will consists of a series of challenging levels, each with the main aim of defeating an opposing wizard. Levels will be tied together with a strong story. The gameplay will primarily involve developing your inventory and spell book and engaging in combat. Over the course of the game you'll improve your skills and add to your inventory of items and spells, as in a RPG. This sequel will employ an all-new graphics engine and it promises impressive 3D graphics. The interface and control will be refined and a zoomable camera will help you keep track of the action.
Developer: Climax Group
, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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Magic: The Gathering
RPG with strategy game component based on the MTG card-based system. The basis of the game is the collection of cards that represent land (control of mana), artifacts, spells and creatures. Some 350 of the thousands of cards in the series are included in this game. The game is fairly complex and a good tutorial is incorporated. There are two main game modes; campaign and duel. In duel mode you take control of a selection of 60 cards for duels against the computer. In campaign mode your character embarks on a quest to save the magical realm of Shandalar. This mode combines traditional computer RPG elements with the card game rules. The overhead map switches to dueling table when an enemy is encountered. There is also an Encyclopedia function that gives players access to the full rules and information on all the featured cars. Three difficulty levels, add considerable replayability value to the game. The game's boasts effective graphics, with the cards rendered in fine detail.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Magic: The Gathering: Battlemage
Real-time strategy game based on the Magic The Gathering: Battlemage card-based RPG. The game has no tutorial to explain the complex MTG system. It features an extensive selection of the cards rendered in accurate detail. Games are played on an overhead map. There is a choice of game options between stand-alone battle and campaign. The campaign consists of battles tied together with story developed through good FMV sequences. Along the way, you'll meet various NPCs and have a choice of responses with a chance of gaining or losing cards. The campaign requires you to gain dominion over the entire gameworld of Corondor. The game's interface and graphics could be better. The game is now a few years old and shows its age.
Developer: KnowWonder Digital Mediaworks
, Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
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Majesty: Sovereign of Ardania
Kingdom sim set in a fantasy universe. The gameplay combines resource management, god sim play and RPG elements. You play the king and the aim of the game is to expand your kingdom, defeat invaders and keep the land free of monsters..
Developer: Cyberlore Studios
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Majesty: The Northern Expansion
Expansion pack for the popular RTS. As in the main game, players play the ruler of a kingdom and, rather than controlling their subjects directly, must encourage them do their bidding by a system of incentives. This pack offers a new set of 12 new scenarios plus new unit and building types. Additional building include magic bazaars, mausoleums and outposts. The scenarios are set in a new snow-bound land. General refinements have been made to the game. The multi-player mode supports up to four players.
Developer: Cyberlore Studios
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Malkari
Turn-based strategy/war game. Set in space, you control one of forty distinctive groups vying for survival after the destruction of their solar system. The gameplay revolves around maintaining and extending control of asteroids, the only source of resources available. The asteroids move in space and may even collide. Starting positions and maps are randomly generated for each game. You must develop a fleet and defenses in order to survive. Resource management, research and development of new technologies and strategic combat are at the heart of the gameplay. The game has a lot of depth and it will take some time to master its subtitles. The game is played through numerous menu screens and a reasonable 3D rendering of the map and ships. Alongside the single-player mode, is a strong on-line multi-player option. Up to 40 players can participate in on-line games with perimeters set by the GM.
Developer: Interactive Magic
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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Malvinas 2032
Developer: Sabarasa Entertainment
, Publisher: GarageDeveloper International
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Man of War 2: Chains of Command
Real-time naval strategy sim. The game offers a choice of 20 single missions and two full campaigns. In one you take the role of American naval hero John Paul Jones ad the other is based on the Napoleonic Wars (you play the British). You begin as the captain of a fleet and earn promotion through a series of missions. You control the navigation, sails, weapons and crew f your ships. There are two higher levels of command; division and fleet commander. The game's interface is straightforward. The multi-player mode allows up to 40 people to play on-line or via LAN. The graphics are adequate.
Developer: Strategy First
, Publisher: Strategy First
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Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia
Turn-based strategy game with RPG component and fantasy setting. You take the role of one of six commanders with an army of monsters. The game is played on a hex-based map and revolves around securing control of the many towers scattered around since these can be used to summon fresh monsters. You are responsible for establishing and developing the composition of your force. Many different varieties of monster feature, each with distinctive strengths and weaknesses. You can even combine creature types. You can opt for single or multi-player games. Up to four people can compete and the winner gets to keep the best monster for use in the next game. The game's graphics, interface and controls are generally effective. The AI could be better. Play is accompanied by a limited selection of sound effects and bland tunes.
Developer: ASCII Entertainment
, Publisher: ASCII Entertainment
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Master of Orion
Classic space-based RTS. The gameplay involves building up an empire and a fleet of ships, resource management, combat and diplomacy. The game features ten distinctive races. You can play any of these and before each game you set the size of the universe, number of races and difficulty level. The aim is to settle a home planet and from here move out and colonize other planets. In order to do this you must build up a fleet by harnessing resources and researching/stealing new technologies. The game is played via a map screen and menus screens. The galaxy map shows planets and stars of varying colors, each denoting a different types of planet. The types are variously suited to particular races. You can play against the computer or other players by hotseating. As expected, the game now looks pretty dated.
Developer: SimTex
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Master of Orion 2: Battle at Antares
Strategy game set in space. The game offers a great variety of races and much scope for interesting interactions. You must use trade, combat, diplomacy and espionage to further your empire. The game requires a significant amount of learning but offers great long-term playability. You can play against the computer or other players via modem connection or by hot-seating.
Developer: SimTex
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Master of Orion 3
Strategy game set in space currently in development. This installment promises additions and improvements over the last game that will include real-time combat and lavish graphics. There will be eight distinctive races to choose from, each with their own characteristics and technology. Although the galaxy will be rendered in 3D, combat will take place on a flat plane.
Developer: Quicksilver Software Inc.
, Publisher: Infogrames
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MAX 2
Futuristic strategy game featuring MAX (Mechanized Assault and Exploration). Unlike the first game, it combines turn-based and real-time combat. The game consists of four campaigns, each divided into nine missions. You control some of the forces of an inter-planetary alliance through the missions with varied battle scenarios and specific objectives. The multi-player mode enables games to be played via LAN or on-line. The game boasts good design, effective graphics and an easy-to-use control system.
Publisher: Interplay
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Mayday: Conflict Earth
Real-time strategy set on earth in the year 2051. The game consists of around 40 missions. There is a standard range of unit-types, such as factories, ore refineries as well as troops, tanks, helicopters etc. As well as positioning them you must also manage your resources.
Developer: Boris Games
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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MechCommander
RTS game set in the Battletech RPG universe. Set far in the future during a conflict federations of different planets. You play the commander of the 'Federation Suns' charged with ridding a planet of the forces of the evil 'Smoke Jaguars'. The single-player campaign sees you guiding your force through a series of 30 challenging missions with varied objectives, such as locate-and-destroy and rescue missions. The multi-player mode enables battles or co-operative games on-line or via LAN or modem connection. The game is played from an overhead perspective. You control a group of Mechs (large fighting machines controlled by a pilot), up to 12 Mechs at a time, together with other unit types.
Developer: Fasa Interactive
, Publisher: MicroProse
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MechCommander 2
Real-time strategy/war game featuring giant robotic fighters set in the BattleTech universe. The main change in this installment is that it is fully 3D. The interface has also been substantially improved.
Developer: Microsoft Games
, Publisher: Microsoft Games
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Medieval: Total War
Developer: Creative Assembly
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Merchant Empires
Developer: Manton Communications Corp.
, Publisher: Manton Communications Corp.
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Merchant Prince 2
Updated version of an old game. It is a trading/political sim set in Venice of the 1500s. You take the role of a merchant whose aim it is to outperform his competitors by setting up and exploiting successful trade routes. It is also necessary to get involved in the political and cultural life of the city. By rising through the ranks of the political elite you can gain access to new trading opportunities. Alongside the single-player scenarios, is a multi-player mode for up to four players. The game's graphics are basic, few changes have been made to the original graphics and interface, making this release look dated.
Developer: Holistic Design Inc.
, Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
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Metal Fatigue
Futuristic RTS/action game featuring giant robot warriors called Combots. The game's premise is that a planet with alien technology enabling the manufacture of the robots has been discovered. It was found by a group of three brothers who then become allied to different mega-corporations in the subsequent struggle for control of the technology. You choose on which of the three sides to fight.
Developer: Psygnosis
, Publisher: Psygnosis
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Metal Knight
Developer: Overmax Studio
, Publisher: Global Village, Inc.
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Metal Knights
Developer: Knightsoft Technologies, Inc.
, Publisher: Knightsoft Technologies, Inc.
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Micro Commandos
Developer: Monte Cristo Multimedia
, Publisher: Strategy First
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Middle Earth
Developer: Yosemite Entertainment
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Midway
Developer: Mithis Games
, Publisher: TBA
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MindRover: The Europa Project
Virtual robot construction and competition game. The game allows you to build and program you own robots to compete in a variety of race and battle based challenges. You assemble you bot from a large selection of components, including weapons, which must them be linked together. You have no control over you bot when it enters the arena and are responsible for creating its AI. A tutorial system is on hand to help you develop your robot-building skills. There are twenty-three increasingly difficult challenges to work through. It may also be possible to enter you bots into competitions on-line. The game's interface an graphics are effective.
Developer: CogniToy
, Publisher: CogniToy
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Mission Force: CyberStorm
Publisher: Sierra
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Mission: Humanity
Futuristic RTS. The gameplay involves resource management researching new technologies and combat. The game offers a selection of missions. The game's graphics, design and controls could be better.
Developer: Techland Software
, Publisher: EON Digital Entertainment
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Mob Rule
Gangster-themed strategy game. You take the role of a wanna-be gangster boss who must build up his criminal empire. In order to do this you have extend control of an area of the city and use the profits to expand and recruit new members your gang. The nature of the game nature and its inclusion of adult themes makes it unsuitable for the younger gamer. Various 'unit' types are available to you the most important are muscle men whose weapons can be upgraded as your progress. Other types include prostitutes, hitmen and fixers. The multi-player mode will allow up to four people to play over LAN or on-line. The game incorporates a useful tutorial. The graphics and control system are generally effective. However, at initial release the game suffered from some significant bugs.
Developer: Studio 3 Interactive
, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
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Monopolization
Developer: Stardock Systems, Inc.
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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Monster Breeder
Action game with virtual pet elements. The premise is that a group of monsters is threatening to destroy the world. You must train a force yourself and lead them into battle. Over 150 basic monster types are included and you're able to breed your own. Notably, you can swap these with other players, using the VM unit. Battlefields are randomly generated. The game's graphics are advanced.
Developer: UFO Interactive
, Publisher: Tommo
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MonsterVille
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Moon Tycoon
Developer: Unique Entertainment
, Publisher: Anarchy Enterprises LLC
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MoonBase Commander
Developer: Humongous Entertainment
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Morecraft
Add-on pack for the game Warcraft 2. It offers a selection of some 200 new levels designed by enthusiastic amateurs.
Developer: Microforum
, Publisher: Microforum
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Mutant Chronicles Online
Developer: Paradox Entertainment
, Publisher: TBA
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Mutant Chronicles: Warzone Online
Exclusively online RTS currently in development. It will be set in the futuristic universe of Mutant Chronicles, originally board games using miniatures. In this vision of the near future, seven mega corporations are fighting it out to control the few resources left on Earth. The game promises good design and graphics. It will employ the Valpurgius 3D Engine.
Developer: Paradox Entertainment
, Publisher: Strategy First
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Myth 2: Green Berets
Mod of the popular RTS that sets the action during the Vietnam War. It comes packaged with a full version for the original game and was released at a budget price.
Publisher: Talonsoft
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