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~The A to Z of Computer Games
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186901.PCX
22101.PCX
2400AD01.PCX
3DWBOX.PCX
4DBOX.PCX
4DDRIV.PCX
4DTENNIS.PCX
8BALLD01.PCX
BOWL01.PCX
MIGLIA01.PCX
By Lu Richardson
Well, not exactly. I can only tell you about the games I have
collected over many years and those of incautious friends.
You see, I was sorting out my games and, as I looked fondly at them,
I thought it would be a pity if people out there didn't know they
existed. I know I have rummaged around in London shops, looking at
second hand games and not having the least idea of whether I would
like them or not - perhaps you have, too. And there are so many
classics you can no longer buy other than second hand... although
some producers are now placing their old games in CD compilations.
Hurray!
So, here, in alphabetical order, is a brief description of all the
games I have been able to lay my hands on, accompanied by screens -
whenever I was able to actually grab them. Have a look and see what
you are missing. Some are old, some are new, some are lowly and
some are grand - most are gems. If nothing else, you will get an
idea of which firms produce the sort of stuff you like; you can
always pester them for what you want!
I'll begin with the games with names which start with numbers.
3D WORLD BOXING by SIMULMONDO
Sports simulation
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This is a very natty movie-like version of boxing. The interface
is hardly intuitive, the action is not very immediate and not very
exciting - it's more like looking at TV, with a bit of computer
licence. Nothing to write home about but, who knows, you might like
it.
4D SPORTS - BOXING by MINDSCAPE
Sports simulation
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This is one of the best boxing games I've ever seen - the interface
is very easy and you can control the movements of your chap with
great exactitude. You can judge the distance and place your punches
with accuracy. You can change the angle of the camera, too. Sounds
are good and true to life. Most satisfying. You can walk away from
this game feeling you've been in a boxing match. And won. And it
didn't hurt a bit.
4D SPORTS - DRIVING by DSI/MINDSCAPE
Sports simulation
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This is not just another driving game - you get to do stunts, and
very good they are, too. Once you learn how to control the car,
things begin to get really exciting. You can also modify the tracks
to suit you. A great deal more fun than most driving games.
Unfortunately, and since I am probably the world's worst driver, on
and off screen, I can't tell you what treats there are in store for
you - but wouldn't you like to know?
4D SPORTS - TENNIS by ACCESS
Sports simulation
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Again, like the rest in this series, one of the best simulations.
You can change the angle of the cameras, but the most satisfying is
the first person view. An inset allows you to place yourself for
serving or running about; a simple press of a key allows you to
thump the ball back, but you have to be fairly swift, as in real
life. The action of serving is particularly good.
7 COLOURS by INFOGRAMES
Puzzle
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This is a most original puzzle game in gorgeous colours, and I am
sorry I could not capture a screen to show you. You can play
against another player or against the computer. What you get is a
rectangle filled with little squares of different colours. You
start at one corner with a few squares of the same colour. You and
your opponent can choose another colour, from a range at the top and
bottom of the rectangle, which will absorb all the other little
squares next to yours of the same colour. In other words, you
attempt to absorb as many colours as you can and invade the
rectangle. Whoever covers the highest percentage of the rectangle,
wins. Sounds daft, but it's one of those "Just One More Go, and
Before You Know it It's 2 a.m." games, and the music is very nice
indeed and soothing to your nerves.
10th FRAME - PRO BOWLING SIMULATOR by ACCESS
Sports simulation
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Although this is an old CGA game, I mention it because it's the only
bowling game I know. You can direct the ball anywhere you like and
try and get better at it; and, if playing with an opponent, beat him.
It is very simple, but effective.
221B BAKER STREET by DATASOFT
Board game
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This is fun for the whole family, when there are children to
entertain. Each player chooses a character and begins trying to
go places and get clues at the throw of the dice. You can have the
clues coded (a code book accompanies the game) so that the other
people can't see what you've found out. It's every man for himself,
and the person who solves the case wins. There are quite a number
of cases to solve, which will keep young sleuths entertained for
hours on a rainy day.
1000 MIGLIA by SIMULMONDO
Driving game
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This is a driving game with a difference. The race takes place in
the 1920-1930's period and you can choose some lovely vintage cars.
Although it's just a matter of overtaking without crashing, there
are little details such as weather conditions (like fog, for
instance) which make it a little bit more interesting than your
average driving game.
1869 by MAX DESIGN
Trading game
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This is a straightforward trading game. You start with so much
money, you buy some goods at your home port and you sail for foreign
parts. The trick is to sell them to those who need them; find out
who is exporting what and who is in need of what, the object of the
exercise is to get rich by, I pressume, 1869. A relaxed game, not
likely to keep you from your bed.
2400 A.D. by ORIGIN
RPG
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This will take you back to the old Ultima games. Whereas it is
nothing to shout about in terms of graphics, it abounds in nostalgia
and it is a nice little adventure to boot.
~We bring you the letter "A" next issue.