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Wages of War: The Business of Battle
Turn-based strategy/war game. You control a squad of mercenaries through a series of objective-based missions. The game is set in the near future and the world is politically fragmented with terrorists organizations and drug barons flourishing. The game employs a money system, you get payments before and after jobs and have to pay for background information and equipment. You view the in-mission arena from an overhead perspective. You control each member of your six or seven man squad individually. Each one has a set number of action points per turn. A large selection of actions are available and each one has a points value. The game's graphics and control system are good.
Developer: Random Games
, Publisher: Random Games
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Wall Street Trader 2000
Stock market simulation. When the game begins your choices of investments are limited, but options increase as the game progresses. The game is played in real-time. There is a mutli-player option for Net games. The game offers a lot of depth and simulated world events, company reports and other events effect the way the markets develop. The game's interface is generally adequate.
Developer: Monte Cristo Multimedia
, Publisher: Interplay
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War & Peace
Developer: Microids
, Publisher: Microids
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War Along The Mohawk
This game was released with the title 'Fields of Fire' in Europe. It's a historically-based, real-time strategy/role-playing game set in 1757 during the war between the French (aided by native Americans) and the British. The game offers a full campaign from each of the two sides, consisting of eighteen scenarios as well as a two-player mode. There is a tutorial incorporated to help you get the hang of this complex game. There game features a choice of over 20 varied characters for each side to form the members of your party for each mission. There are many skills for them to develop and an extensive inventory of equipment and weapons is incorporated. The game's graphics are adequate and the control system works well.
Developer: Edward Grabowski Communications Ltd.
, Publisher: Empire Interactive
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War in Russia
Developer: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
, Publisher: Matrix Games
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War in the Pacific: Struggle Against Japan 1941-1945
Turn-based war game in development. It will be wide-ranging and historically accurate, covering the entire period '41-45. The game will be played on hex-based maps, with each hex covering 50 miles. Game turns will cover between one and seven days. You'll be able to play against the computer or another player (via email, hotseating or online). The vast selection of authentic unit types will cover land, air and sea. Bases will play and important part in the action and supply lines will be represented. The human factor will also be modeled, in areas such as previous combat experience and fatigue. The game promises to deliver effective graphics and a well-designed interface.
Developer: 2 by 3 Games
, Publisher: Matrix Games
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War Inc
Real-time strategy game. Set in the future, you take the role of the CEO of a company whose business is hiring out mercenaries. As a result, the game incorporates business-sim elements alongside the main mission-based strategy game. You can choose to invest in stocks and even take over other companies. Research and development of new technologies/unit types plays an important part in the game and you'll need to fund this, as well as deciding in which areas to concentrate the efforts of your scientists. A large variety of units types can be developed. Your mercenaries come in three varieties and you decide the number and type of men to be on each mission. It is possible to send personnel for special training in order to gain new skills. Missions are conducted on a landscape viewed from overhead. You command your forces and the interface and menu systems are effective. The game's graphics are adequate, although they are clearly surpassed by more recent games.
Developer: Optik Software
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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War of the Worlds
Strategy game based on the Jeff Wayne adaptation of H.G Wells' novel. The gameplay combines real-time and turn-based action. You choose from one of two campaigns, playing either the humans or the Martians.
Developer: Rage Software
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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Warazur: Herzogzeit
Developer: AGFRAG Entertainment Group
, Publisher: TBA
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WarBreeds
Developer: Red Orb Entertainment
, Publisher: Broderbund Software, Inc.
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Warcommander
Developer: Independent Arts Software
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Warcraft 2: Beyond the Dark Portal
Developer: Cyberlore Studios
, Publisher: Blizzard
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Warcraft 2: The Dark Saga
Developer: Climax Group
, Publisher: Blizzard
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Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness
Real-time strategy game set in a fantasy universe. Set on a world called Argoth the game is based on a conflict between two forces of allied races, one side is led by humans and the other by orcs. Both magical and technologically-based weapons are incorporated. You can control either side. You play against the computer through a series of single-player missions or participate in multi-player games with up to seven other people (via modem, connection).
Developer: Blizzard
, Publisher: Blizzard
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Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos
Eagerly-anticipated game currently in development. It will combine RTS with RPG gameplay elements. The emphasis will be on action rather than resource management. The game's strong plot follows on from that of the last game. The game is set in a magical, fantasy universe. You'll control the hero character who will lead squads of up to twelve units. As the game progresses, you'll gain further heroes, each of whom can control a group of units. Heroes will develop with experience and a good selection of distinctive races will feature in the game.
Developer: Blizzard
, Publisher: Blizzard
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Warcraft Adventures
Developer: Blizzard
, Publisher: Blizzard
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Warcraft Battle Chest
Developer: Blizzard
, Publisher: Blizzard
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Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
Developer: Blizzard
, Publisher: Blizzard
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Wargamer: Napoleon 1813-14
Wargame. The game combines real-time and turn-based action. It employs a simple drag and drop system with basic command menu function to organize your troops.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Empire Interactive
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WarGames
Futuristic real-time strategy game based on a movie of the same name. The game is premised on a conflict between a human group (NORAD) and a group of mechanized warriors (WOPR). The single player game offers two campaigns consisting of 15 missions, one for each of the two sides. There is also a good multi-player mode for games via modem or serial connection, LAN or on-line. The game incorporates a variety of unit types covering air, land and water based units and numerous types of specialized weapons. The battlefield and units are rendered in good 3D and the control system is effective.
Developer: Interactive Studios
, Publisher: MGM Interactive
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Wargasm
Developer: Digital Image Design
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Warhammer 40,000: Agents of Death
Developer: Mirage Media SC
, Publisher: Mindscape
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Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate
Turn-based strategy game set in the complex, fantasy universe of Warhammer 40K which was developed as a board-based war game. The game offers a good selection of diverse missions connected by a plot involving the recovery of parts of a valuable artifact. You command a group of Ultramarines and send squads of men to complete the various missions. The gameplay consists of tactical combat. You must select and equip five-member squads. Managing the development of individual men is necessary since they gain experience in the field and this becomes increasingly important as the game progresses. The game allows you to develop complex strategies and the control system works well. There is also the option for randomly-generated missions and four people can compete over LAN. The game is played on an isometric view landscape and the graphics are effective.
Developer: Random Games
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Warhammer 40,000: Final Liberation
Turn-based strategy game set in the complex, fantasy universe of Warhammer 40,000, which was developed as a board-based war game. There is a campaign of some 30 missions tied together with a plot. You play the leader of the Imperium of Man and must guide your soldiers in a conflict against an Ork army. There are also single missions and you can play against up to four players over LAN. The game is played on a isometric landscape and there are some 85 different unit types. The game's graphics and interface are effective, although the game now looks quite dated.
Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War
Turn-based strategy game based on the Warhammer board games. It employs the Panzer General II game engine.
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Warhammer Online
This exclusively on-line, strategy/war game is due for release in 2003. This ambitious project will allow players to enter a massive simulation of the Warhammer universe and engage in cooperative and competitive play. The game will have an innovative marketing strategy, the software and server usage will be free, but players will have to buy new units and unit upgrades either on-line or at Games Workshop outlets as vouchers.
Developer: Climax Group
, Publisher: Kuju Entertainment
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Warhammer: Dark Omen
Real-time strategy game set in the complex, fantasy universe of Warhammer (developed as a board-based war game). The game is premised on a conflict between an alliance of humans, dwarves and elves and a group of undead invaders. The campaign offers a series of increasingly challenging battles interspersed with good cutscenes that advance the story. The gameplay consists of tactical combat, before each battle you must deploy your units and then you control them in-mission. Losses sustained in battles cannot be replaced so you must manage these carefully. The game is played on an isometric landscape. The PC version supports two players via modem connection. The PlayStation version offers no multi-player mode.
Developer: Mindscape
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Warlords 3
Third in this successful series of turn-based strategy games set in a fantasy universe. This game is premised on a conflict between the Selentine Empire and a mysterious alliance. Many new spells, units and hero-types have been added since the last game in the series. The game offers a choice of four campaigns and selection of scenarios. Up to eight players can participate in multi-player games on-line. A great feature of the game is the inclusion of comprehensive campaign and scenario editors. The gameplay involves epic battles with large numbers of troops led by heroes and warlords and side quests which develop characters' experience levels. A wide variety of unit types feature in the game. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: Broderbund Software, Inc.
, Publisher: Red Orb Entertainment
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Warlords 4: Heroes of Etheria
Developer: Strategic Studies Group
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Warlords: Battlecry
Strategy game with RPG elements. Set in a fantasy universe. Although related to the other 'Warlords' games, this game involves real-time, rather than turn-based, gaming and is not part of the series proper. The game combines good graphics with in-depth gameplay and a well-designed gameworld. You define and develop a character through the game, which consists of a series of missions. The premise is that two magical meteorites have struck the planet, one good and one evil. After the first section of the game you can choose to fight on either side. The gameplay involves resource management and tactical combat incorporating diverse types of unit, weapons and magical spells. Alongside main single-player game is a Skirmish mode, which gives players specific objectives to be completed, and a multi-player mode for games via LAN or Net.
Developer: Strategic Studies Group
, Publisher: Red Orb Entertainment
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Warlords: Battlecry 2
Developer: Strategic Studies Group
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Warrior Kings
3D RTS currently in development. It will be set in a medieval-inspired fantasy world. The premise is that there are lots of smaller kingdoms and the aim is to unite them. You'll take control of a race and will be responsible for building them up. There will be three main paths to choose from; celestial, technological or pagan. The gameplay will involve gathering resources, building up your forces and tactical combat. The game's graphics promise to be impressive.
Developer: Black Cactus
, Publisher: Microids
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Warrior Kings: Battles
Developer: Black Cactus
, Publisher: Empire Interactive
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WarTorn
RTS. Set in the future, the game consists of a series of combat-based levels. The premise is that the battles are made for a TV audience. Alongside the main campaign, is a skirmish mode for quick battles. The game combines 2D and 3D graphical elements. The interface is reasonable.
Developer: Eyst
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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Warwind
RTS. The game is set on a planet populated by four races, each with their own characteristics, and is premised on a rebellion and the ensuing conflict. Both conventional technology and magic play an important part in the game. The single-player game includes four campaigns, one for each group, consisting of seven missions. There is also a multi-player mode for up to eight via modem/serial link or LAN. The gameplay involves resource management, development of your forces and new technology, as well as combat. Unit types include workers, scouts, warriors and magic users. The interface and graphics are effective, although the game is now a bit dated.
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Warwind 2: Human Onslaught
RTS and sequel to an acclaimed original. This game is set some years after the original conflict and the four races have now divided into three groups, the Overlords, Descendants and the Servants Under NagaRom. Also, a group of human marines have been transported to the planet and are also vying for dominance. Each group has its own strengths and weaknesses. There are many different types of unit and brawn, technology and magic play important parts in the game. A good variety of terrain types also features. This sequel offers slightly improved graphics, a strong plot advanced by numerous cutscenes. Also, alongside the single-player campaigns and multi-player mode there is a scenario editor The game's interface and control system are effective. The graphics are adequate, although now a bit dated.
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
, Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
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Warzone 2100
Real-time strategy game set on post-apocalyptic earth. You control a group of survivors who come across and military base and begin to salvage useful technology. You encounter other hostile survivors and begin to uncover the cause of the apocalypse.
Developer: Pumpkin Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Waterloo: Napoleon's Last Battle
Real-time war game that recreates the famous conflict of 1815. The game employs an updated version of the engine used in the acclaimed game, Sid Meier's Gettysburg. The game consists of a series of scenarios and units are historically accurate to a good degree of detail. There is also a random battle generator that adds considerable replayability value to the game. Significant changes have been made to the game engine to reflect the nature of war of the period. This effects the formations available and the relative strengths of units such as cavalry. The game's control system and graphics are highly effective.
Developer: BreakAway Games Ltd.
, Publisher: Strategy First
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WaveCatcher
Developer: Edash
, Publisher: Edash
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West Front
Turn-based strategy/war game set during WW2. It is sequel to East Front and incorporates many improvements over that game. The game offers a good selection of historically-based scenarios covering the whole of the Western Front from North Africa to Norway. There is also a random scenario generator as well as an editing function. The two-player mode provides for games via hotseating, e-mail, Net and LAN. The game is played on a hex-based map with 3D features. There are multiple views available to help you keep track of the action. The game incorporates a great deal of accurate detail, reflected in the large number of unit types included. A good range of terrain types feature, further adding to the realism of the game. The graphics, interface and controls are effective.
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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West Front: Operation Sea Lion
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Wiggles
God sim featuring clans of cute dwarves currently in development. You'll develop a clan and will be able to guide them on quests, up to a hundred of which are planned. The game promises advanced graphics and gameplay with a lot of depth.
Developer: Inland Productions
, Publisher: Innonics
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World Eater
Developer: Gatorhole
, Publisher: TBA
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World of Combat 2000
Compilation of strategy and war games. The game included are Armored Fist 2 (tank combat sim), F-22 Lightning II (jet-fighter sim) and Comanche 3 (helicopter combat sim).
Developer: NovaLogic Inc.
, Publisher: NovaLogic Inc.
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World of Warcraft
This action-oriented MMORPG set in the Warcraft universe is currently in development. It will have a strong story that picks up four years after that of Warcraft 3 and it will initially feature three playable races (humans, Orcs, and Tauren). Loads of character customization options will be available including detailed adjustments of character appearance. Both conventional weapons and magical skills will be incorporated. The gameworld will be very big and cover a range of environment types and buildings. The game will employ fully 3D graphics. The interface promises to be well-designed.
Developer: Blizzard
, Publisher: Blizzard
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World War 2 Online: Blitzkrieg
Online war game. You choose from a variety of combat arenas and fight on either the Allied or Axis side in dynamic campaigns. Each arena supports up to 1000 players. Air, land and sea-based warfare are recreated and you select from a variety of roles including tank commander, pilot and infantryman. You have the chance to progress through the ranks. The game is played from a first-person perspective and employs fully 3D graphics, which are reasonable. The interface is problematic and the original release suffers significantly from bugs.
Developer: Cornered Rat Software
, Publisher: Strategy First
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World War 3: Black Gold
RTS currently in development. As the name suggests, the action will be set in the near future in a major world war over the control of oil. The game will feature authentic unit types based on current technology and tactics. The game's premise will be that Iraq has cut off supplies of oil prompting conflict between the US and Russia. You'll be able to play Iraq, USA or Russia. Game options will be single-player campaign or skirmish modes, or the multiplayer mode (for up to eight players). The campaign will consist of a series of stand-alone scenarios. The game will employ a modified Earth 2150 engine. Improvements over that game will include greater freedom of view and a refined interface.
Developer: Reality Pump Studios
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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World War II - Panzer Claws
Publisher: Zuxxez Entertainment AG
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World War II: Frontline Command
Developer: Bitmap Brothers
, Publisher: Codemasters
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Worms
Turn-based strategy game. Up to four human or computer-controlled teams can play. Landscapes are generated randomly producing infinite variations of a limited number of terrain types.
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Worms 2
Turn-based strategy game and second game in this successful series. Up to four human or computer-controlled teams can play at any one time. Landscapes are generated randomly producing infinite variations of a limited number of terrain types. New landscape-types and items have been added to this version.
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Worms 3
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Worms 3D
This installment in the popular series of turn-based strategy games, featuring worm warriors, is currently in development. It will mark a major change in the series because the previous games were all played on 2D, side-viewed landscapes, and this game will feature 3D landscapes. However, the essentials of the gameplay will remain, players will control a team of worms equipped with a range of high-powered weapons and tools.
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Worms Blast
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Worms Reinforcements
Add-on for the original Worms game. It features extra weapons and landscape types.
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Worms United
Classic strategy game, now on budget re-release. This title consists of the original game combined with the added features of the add-on pack, Worms Reinforcements. Up to four teams of worms battle it out on landscapes viewed side-on with an extensive range of weapons. The game's graphics are basic but effective.
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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Worms World Party
Installment in the popular series of 2D strategy games featuring worm warriors. The gameplay remains essentially the same as in the previous games with some tweaks and additions. There are 40 new single-player missions, however, the game concentrates on multi-player gaming. There is a strong on-line mode (on same machine or over LAN or Net) for deathmatches or missions. Some 40 competitive and cooperative missions are available for multi-player games. A map editor is also available. The graphics have been improved since the last game and new environment designs are included. Although there are 60 weapons types available, no new weapons have been added since the last game.
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: Titus Software
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Worms: Armageddon
Turn-based strategy game and third in this successful series. Up to four teams of up to six (or even eight) worms do battle on stylized 2D landscapes. There are turn time-limits, the length of which can be adjusted. Teams can be human- or computer-controlled. On PC, it is possible to play on-line.
Developer: Team 17
, Publisher: Hasbro Interactive, Inc.
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Worst Case Scenario
Developer: Moosehill Productions AB
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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