PC Games

Mastermind

Mastermind

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
In the case of Mastermind, Hasbro Interactive may have been better off leaving well enough alone.
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Battlezone (1998)

Battlezone (1998)

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
What really makes Battlezone so special is the way it blends the adrenaline rush of first-person action games with the strategy and resource management of Red Alert.
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Black Dahlia

Black Dahlia

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
What begins as an interesting tale of conspiracy and murder ends up a confused and confusing gore fest of the not-so-supernatural.
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Die by the Sword

Die by the Sword

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
Die by the Sword goes well beyond its almost admirably typical premise to deliver a visually stunning, terribly challenging, and often awe-inspiring dungeon hack.
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F-15

F-15

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
Following hot on the heels of Longbow 2, F-15 is, if possible, an even more impressive piece of work.
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Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
Drive dozens of varied vehicles around three of America's toughest cities. Only the best will be able to tame the fastest cars. Only the smartest will know all the short-cuts and the whereabouts of the hottest wheels. Only the toughest will be able to take on the world and finish the job like a professional...
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The Great Battles of Caesar

The Great Battles of Caesar

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
Great Battles of Caesar for the most part has stuck to its guns, both good and bad, with basically the same engine that began the series.
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The Interstate '76 Arsenal

The Interstate '76 Arsenal

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
While some of the new missions are creative, you can't help but wish there weresome overarching story to tie them all together.
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Shadow Master

Shadow Master

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
There's no question that Shadow Master uses a breathtaking graphics engine. Gameplay, on the other hand, is neither new nor extraordinary - far from it, in fact.
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Star Wars Rebellion

Star Wars Rebellion

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
Buried somewhere inside Rebellion is an interesting, albeit familiar, game. But along the way, things break down, and conquering the galaxy becomes an exercise in tedium.
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Tex Murphy: Overseer

Tex Murphy: Overseer

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
The big disappointment in Overseer is its puzzles - a real shame, given the fine plot and good acting.
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Ultima Collection

Ultima Collection

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
The worlds of Ultima™ await you in this special collection of 10 games designed by Richard Garriott, also known as Lord British™, the creator of the Ultimate series.
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AMF Pro Bowl 3D

AMF Pro Bowl 3D

Platform: PC
February 28, 1998
The World's Most Advanced Bowling Simulator. ProBowl 3D is the most advanced bowling game ever created. It allows you to play in two different visual styles, 1st person and 3rd person, alone or on the internet. HeadGames and AMF have teamed up to bring the great game of bowling to your computer. Pick the lanes, balls, bowlers, music and atmosphere, it's all up to you. So call all your buddies, grab your old bowling shirt and shoes and head to ProBowl 3D, where the lanes are always open.
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Blades of Exile

Blades of Exile

Platform: PC
February 27, 1998
In Exile, you were cast into the underworld by the Empire. In Exile II, you claimed the pit as your own and fought off the Empire. In Exile III, you battled to return home, to return to the surface and the sunlight you thought you had lost forever. Now, with Blades of Exile, the adventures continue. On the surface, rebellion is brewing. In Exile, a new war is tearing the subterranean nation apart. There's plenty of war and strife, and plenty of chances for a band of adventurers to make their fortunes!
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Deadlock II: Shrine Wars

Deadlock II: Shrine Wars

Platform: PC
February 25, 1998
Deadlock II is a perfect game for people who like galactic empire building but don't enjoy managing dozens of planets and star fleets.
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Robo Rumble

Robo Rumble

Platform: PC
February 24, 1998
The distant future - the planet Mars. The biggest arms contract in the history of the human race will be given to one side. The most powerful prototypes square off in a head-to-head battle. The winner closes the deal of a lifetime and gets the honor of defending Earth in the Final Battle against the evil Aliens. Will that lucky person be you? RoBoRumble is a real-time 3D strategy game, offering two major battle campaigns consisting of 15 missions each and a multi-player mode with hot combat for up to four players at a time. Build powerful battle robots from components like Chassis, Weapon and Booster. The battle’s starting and you’re right in the thick of things - with freely definable camera perspectives, spectacular effects, unlimited zoom and scroll, colored light sources, terrain morphing and 3D sound. Pure action - pure excitement!
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Wham! (1998)

Wham! (1998)

Platform: PC
February 24, 1998
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Star Command Deluxe

Star Command Deluxe

Platform: PC
February 23, 1998
Violence, revolution, genocide, and occasionally, all out war. Just another day in the galaxy. So what if it's not politically correct? It's a game. A strategic challenge that tests your mettle as well as your mind. See, while you're blowing away ships from the baddest races in the galaxy, you've got to build your own killer space armada. If you survive. Star Command Deluxe. Not just your everyday blood and gore. Unlimited free on-line play!
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Last Bronx

Last Bronx

Platform: PC
February 19, 1998
The ultimate urban brawl! The rule of the fist says that only the strongest will control the streets. Problem is, the rule doesn't mention taking to the streets with sticks, poles, nunchukus, or tonfas. Master your weapons or step out of the way. Do battle with 8 authentic martial arts weapons and choose from 8 kick-butt fighters.
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Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith

Platform: PC
February 17, 1998
As an expansion pack for a now-classic first-person action game, Sith is very good - but it isn't great.
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Star Trek Pinball

Star Trek Pinball

Platform: PC
February 17, 1998
Aesthetically, Star Trek Pinball contains a rather uninspired suite of flashing lights, shooting cues, and sound effects.
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Losing Your Grip

Losing Your Grip

Platform: PC
February 15, 1998
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Mission Cobra 98

Mission Cobra 98

Platform: PC
February 11, 1998
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LEGO Chess

LEGO Chess

Platform: PC
February 4, 1998
Plan. Move. Battle. Win. Do battle on special chess sets starring various mini-figures from to major LEGO SYSTEM themes: Western and Pirates. Alternatively, play with a traditional chess set built from LEGO bricks. View the amazing 3-D action from an infinite number of angles. Capture your opponent's pieces and enjoy dozens of unique cartoon animations. Have fun, even if you're a beginner: the crazy LEGO king makes learning to play easy. Check out the tutorial section - it's written by a professional chess teacher. Challenge your friends to a game on the computer or over a modem-to-modem link, Local Area Network or the internet.
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Z.A.R.

Z.A.R.

Platform: PC
February 1, 1998
In 2097, the mining of minerals and other natural resources is completely automated and controlled by supercomputers. The planets that are mined for 'Iberium', an essential mineral to control pollution on Earth, are called Z.A.R.; Zones for Artificial Resources. The 'central computer' that controls all of the mining robots is hit by a meteorite and enters a frenzy. It starts building robots with weapons, intent on conquering more planets. A single soldier, Colonel Hermit, is sent to deal with this threat.
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USCF Chess

USCF Chess

Platform: PC
January 31, 1998
If you don't already know the dos and don'ts of castling etiquette, don't expect to win many games here.
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The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time

The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time

Platform: PC
January 31, 1998
While it looks nice, sounds nice, and plays nice, JP3 is a game hampered by its noticeable lack of story, sloppy writing, and one really annoying "feature."
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Armored Moon: The Next Eden

Armored Moon: The Next Eden

Platform: PC
January 31, 1998
It's obvious then that the folks at Microforum who decided to release Armored Moon, its entry into the over-saturated real-time strategy market, had a marked lack of common sense.
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Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers (1998)

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers (1998)

Platform: PC
January 31, 1998
The hit strategy game Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers is now available on your PC. Unleash an arsenal of fantastic creatures and devastating spells as you battle your way through a series of iconic Planeswalkers, diabolic puzzles, and online challengers. Available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish; the Duels of the Planeswalkers core game features eight unique player decks, deck customization with unlocked content, single player and cooperative campaigns, 8 challenges, ranked and unranked online single player and cooperative play, leader boards, and more!
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Sega Touring Car Championship

Sega Touring Car Championship

Platform: PC
January 31, 1998
Sega's renowned for creating great-looking arcade racing games, so it's a little surprising it would shove this ugly little game out onto store shelves.
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Semper Fi

Semper Fi

Platform: PC
January 31, 1998
Semper Fi is basically a platoon-level, turn-based, hex-based wargame depicting modern land warfare.
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The Ultimate RPG Archives

The Ultimate RPG Archives

Platform: PC
January 31, 1998
All 12 games in the package remain enjoyable to this day, each in turn a testament to the timelessness of the genre.
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Dink Smallwood

Dink Smallwood

Platform: PC
January 22, 1998
It all began in a world where dragons roamed the land and knights fought with valor and honor. And then there was Dink. Can a simple pig farmer thrust into an epic journey of magic and adventure save the world?
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Worms 2

Worms 2

Platform: PC
January 13, 1998
Welcome to the bizarre cartoon world of Worms 2.™ Wreak havoc on your rivals in an addictive game of revenge and mean-minded cruelty. Worms 2 is frenetic, frenzied fun - and it's even better when you share the experience with your fiends! Leave slimy trails on the corpses of your enemies as you wage WILD WORM WAR over a LAND or the Internet.
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Chickens 2

Chickens 2

Platform: PC
January 9, 1998
Sometime in the near future. The human race is at war. No one knew. No one suspected. Another intelligent rose. The humans enslaved then. Deprived them of their liberty. Ate their offspring. Now they want revenge. There is only one way to make sure the earth doesn't fall into new hands. Externinate them all.
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Jumpy's World

Jumpy's World

Platform: PC
January 1, 1998
Also known as 3D Cube Hopper! Hop and jump your way through 3D wild 'n wacky worlds of cubes. Watch out for sneaky snakes, ferocious frogs, and falling rocks. A classic favorite, in new glorious 3D! This incredible new action-packed game has awesome music and graphics.
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Diablo Hellfire Bundle

Diablo Hellfire Bundle

Platform: PC
January 1, 1998
Darkness stirs beneath Tristram. An ancient evil sweeps across the land, plunging it into civil war and terrorizing the populace. A mad king, his missing son, and a mysterious archbishop are all pieces of the puzzle you need to hack through. You have journeyed to the source of this evil. The town of Tristram - now inhabited only by a handful of survivors, broken and twisted by the madness that has befallen them. A cathedral stands there, built over the ruins of an ancient monastery. Eerie lights and ungodly sounds are heard echoing through its abandoned halls, and that is where you shall venture. Embark, if you dare, on a quest to destroy The Prime Evil * Experience the legendary action/RPG that influenced an entire genre. * Storm Diablo's halls as either a Warrior, a Sorcerer or a Rogue - each with unique skills and abilities. * Unite to destroy Diablo - up to 4 players can band together via Internet, or play head-to-head via LAN. * Unprecedented replayability - over 200 different monsters inhabit Diablo's ever-changing labyrinth. Equip epic items to conquer fearsome bosses and their minions. * A spine-chilling story - experience the horror of a world held in the grasp of The Lord of Terror. Now with Hellfire! Hellfire offers a non-canonical single-player storyline where players must defeat a powerful demon named Na-Krul who is threatening Tristram. The expansion also adds a Monk class, new weapons and items, new missions, locations, dungeons, and enemies. Hellfire will be accessible while launching the original Diablo.
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Hopkins FBI

Hopkins FBI

Platform: PC
January 1, 1998
Special Agent Hopkins has just been yet on the biggest case of his life: find and kill Bernie Berkson, the most vicious and dangerous criminal in years. Hostage showdowns, murders, terrorist acts. Special Agent Hopkins has to get around a nightmare of traps and twisted surprises in the course of his investigations if he wants to find Berkson and save the planet from certain doomsday. Let's just stay that if Quentin Tarantino had ever created video game, it would have been "Hopkins FBI". You play Hopkins, modern day hero and full time righter-of-wrongs, in an adventure that will take you to the four corners of the world. A rich and varied universe awaits you, as you come face to face with over 50 characters, many dangerous, all one-of-a-kind. Try to keep cool as you strive to unlock challenge after challenge in face of ever-mounting suspense and action. "Hopkins FBI". You're supposed to use your brains, not spill them.
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Superman Activity Center

Superman Activity Center

Platform: PC
January 1, 1998
Leap into 13 skill-building activities! 13 Fun and challenging games, puzzles, and activities. Write a front-page story for the Daily Planet with Lois Lane and Clark Kent! Build the spaceship that sends Superman to Earth while building your deductive reasoning skills! Learn valuable safety tips with Clark's x-ray vision! Help Jor-El crack the secret computer code! Repeat the sounds and color patterns in the correct sequence! Crack the code of the Word Search Challenge with Lois Lane! Flip through and color childhood pictures of Clark with Ma Kent! Time to let your creativity take flight! Match wits with the crafty Lex Luthor in a game of strategy and skill! Highlights. Play 3 worlds independently or as part of a continuing story line! Interact in Superman's worlds: Krypton, Smallville and Metropolis! Build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills! Based on the hit Warner Bros. animated TV series! Adjustable skill levels!
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Mercer Mayer's Little Critter: Just Me and My Grandpa

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter: Just Me and My Grandpa

Platform: PC
January 1, 1998
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Simon the Sorcerer's Puzzle Pack

Simon the Sorcerer's Puzzle Pack

Platform: PC
January 1, 1998
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Simon the Sorcerer's Pinball

Simon the Sorcerer's Pinball

Platform: PC
January 1, 1998
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Deer Hunter

Deer Hunter

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
Deer Hunter delivers an addictive hunting experience, featuring over 15 in-game animals and an online Tournament Mode for intense competition with up to eight players. Explore a variety of hunting areas, drive off-road vehicles, and hunt with a wide assortment of realistic weapons. Deer Hunter also offers added thrills and adventure with two-player split-screen mode for cooperative or competitive play. Test your skills and strategy in the ultimate hunt.
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Civilization II Multiplayer Gold Edition

Civilization II Multiplayer Gold Edition

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
It's stable, and the options are plentiful and helpful. But the question still remains: Should Civilization even be played as a multiplayer game?
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Wetrix

Wetrix

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
The frantic quality of Wetrix has its charm and the game is fun.
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Fighter Ace

Fighter Ace

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
Those looking for some action and who don't give much thought to realism shouldgive it a try; those who have played and enjoyed more realistic online flightsims should probably stay away.
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Joint Strike Fighter JSF

Joint Strike Fighter JSF

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
Be the first to fly the prototypes for the Pentagon's next generation of multi-role stealth aircraft in Joint Strike Fighter. This highly advanced fighter/bomber will become the main front-line aircraft of the USAF, US Navy, US Marine Corps and the British Royal Navy. Two aircraft are short-listed for production: the highly classified Lockheed X35 and Boeing X32. We offer you the chance to fly both of these state-of-the-art jets now!
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Demonstar

Demonstar

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
A bit of advice: Save your cash and just download the shareware version of Raptor - you'll have a lot more fun.
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The Puzzle Collection

The Puzzle Collection

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
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Animaniacs Game Pack

Animaniacs Game Pack

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
The Animaniacs Game pack contains 5 totally wacky arcade-style games that will knock your socks off! But that's not all! The game pack is filled to the brim with TV-quality animation, catchy tunes and hilarious sounds! This program is the first in the Play Zone series of games by FUNNYBONE Interactive. Our Mission? To make fun games for all ages without all the excessive violence of many 'adult' games.
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Have a N.I.C.E. day!

Have a N.I.C.E. day!

Platform: PC
December 31, 1997
In "Have a N.I.C.E. day" you drive on racing tracks that are so narrow that there is not even room for the shade of your car anymore. The tracks have been provided with jumps, loops etc. Fight against opponents who know no mercy. They will do everything they can to prevent you from winning the race. No matter what it takes. Now prepare for battle!
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Duke: Nuclear Winter

Duke: Nuclear Winter

Platform: PC
December 30, 1997
ALIEN SCUM HAVE TAKEN OVER THE NORTH POLE - IT'S UP TO DUKE TO SAVE THE WINTER WONDERLAND There's diabolical danger in the northern Ice-Land, Alien scum have taken over, and the fate of everyone's favorite jolly old man and his village of merry little ones hinges on an icy rescue. There's only one man for the job... one man who can blast the Santa-stealing, elf-torturing, snowman beating mutants... The one and only sub-zero hero, DUKE NUKEM. So, get ready for a frostbitten folly, 'cause Duke Nukem's at the North Pole, The Winter Wonderland wil never be the same once Duke's begun the Arctic meltdown. Features: 7 Icy Levels New Arctic Monsters New Winter Wonderland Art Duke travels to the North Pole, through the streets of the winter wonderland, through the Jolly Red Man's castle and much more!!! Works with Duke Atomic and Duke Plutonium
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Redneck Rampage: Suckin' Grits On Route 66

Redneck Rampage: Suckin' Grits On Route 66

Platform: PC
December 19, 1997
Pack a change of underwear and get a sitter for your pet pig because you're hitting the road with Leonard and Bubba in this hilarious new expansion pack for Redneck Rampage! That's right! Your favorite rednecks are taking a vacation from kicking alien butt and touring sites most people only dream of or hear about at truck stops. But beware! The aliens are out for revenge and have cloned various people along Leonard and Bubba's stops to put an end to the dippity duo. Armed with a good can of Whupass, take on old characters and new through 12 new levels! Suckin' Grits on Route 66 will keep you laughing, shooting and belching for hours on end!
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Eric's Ultimate Solitaire CD

Eric's Ultimate Solitaire CD

Platform: PC
December 16, 1997
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Balls of Steel

Balls of Steel

Platform: PC
December 12, 1997
Flip this -- the coolest, fastest, most innovative quicksilver ball-basher in the known universe! Across five savage, fully-animated tables, from the ricochet riot of Firestorm to the intense overload of Duke Nukem,™ BALLS OF STEEL delivers all the authentic gravitational pyrotechnics of real pinball. View all the table at once or get close for some whiplash scrolling action! Go gonzo with 5 all multi-ball mayhem! Squash scampering aliens to bloody oblivion! Hit rails, flippers, pops, singholes, targets, magnetic flippers, ramps, the 'cyclotron' ball accelerator -- every conceivable pinball feature in all its glory! It's authentic pinball action -- whiplash fast and finger-burning good! And hey, if it's good enough for Duke... then it's good enough for you!
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CHAMP Galagon

CHAMP Galagon

Platform: PC
December 10, 1997
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Quake II

Quake II

Platform: PC
December 9, 1997
Whatever else may be said about Quake II, one thing is certain: It is the only first-person shooter to render the original Quake entirely obsolete.
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CART Precision Racing

CART Precision Racing

Platform: PC
December 1, 1997
CART Precision Racing raises the bar for serious racing simulations.
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iF-16

iF-16

Platform: PC
December 1, 1997
If Digital Integration's iF-16 feels about a year old, there's a good reason: Essentially, it is.
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A.D. Cop

A.D. Cop

Platform: PC
December 1, 1997
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Red Baron II

Red Baron II

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Red Baron II has a lot to offer, but its rushed shipment makes for a game that's appealing only to those sim fans willing to deal with quirks and inconsistencies while awaiting patches.
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Flight Unlimited II

Flight Unlimited II

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Put yourself in a virtual aviation world unmatched by any other flight sim. Take off from 48 different airports. Soar over 11,000 square miles of breathtaking San Francisco Bay Area terrain. Your skill and nerve will be put to the test as you come face to face with variable weather conditions, a sky crowded with air traffic and unique spine-tingling adventures that make Flight Unlimited II the most realistic flight simulation ever!
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Wing Commander: Prophecy

Wing Commander: Prophecy

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
The new design team has shifted the emphasis from screenplay to gameplay, and the result is an engaging, but somewhat different, Wing Commander experience.
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Lords of Magic

Lords of Magic

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
It promised to combine the captivating gameplay of Heroes of Might & Magic II with the style of Lord of the Realm II and an eye-popping graphics engine. Unfortunately, LOM falls far short of its potential.
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F/A-18 Korea

F/A-18 Korea

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
F/A-18 Korea is an exacting portrayal of the twin-engine F/A-18C/D Hornet dual-purpose fighter.
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Frogger

Frogger

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
It's a far cry from the simple chore of helping a frog cross a busythoroughfare, but is it really more satisfying?
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Shanghai: Dynasty

Shanghai: Dynasty

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Shanghai: Dynasty may be the most ambitious of the computerized translations, integrating a wide array of significant enhancements into an already entertaining system
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Scud: Industrial Evolution

Scud: Industrial Evolution

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
The end result is a generic shooter, thinly veiled by its use of an inventive comic series.
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Front Page Sports: Trophy Rivers

Front Page Sports: Trophy Rivers

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Occasionally boring, at times just plain annoying, but generally realistic andcomprehensive, Trophy Rivers is surely a game that only a fisherman could love.
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Virtual Pool 2

Virtual Pool 2

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Virtual Pool 2 succeeds as being both an entertaining game and an instructional tool.
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Air Warrior III

Air Warrior III

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
The fact that Air Warrior III is built as an online game is apparent as soon as you jump into the cockpit.
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Andretti Racing

Andretti Racing

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
You don't have to be a CART or NASCAR expert to see that Andretti Racing exists in something of a fantasy world, one where realism has been given a cursory nod and the emphasis is on high-octane, thrill-a-minute action.
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An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Battlespire's less expansive scope, hack-and-slash gameplay, and technical problems ultimately provide a role-playing experience that is only occasionally satisfying.
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Combat Chess

Combat Chess

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
If you're a casual player who wants the option to see some action with your chess game, then it's not a bad purchase.
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Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor

Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
It makes perfect sense that Westwood would attempt to take advantage of C&C's multiplayer strength by creating a game tailor-made for the Internet. Sounds like a foolproof concept, right? Not quite.
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Dungeon Keeper: The Deeper Dungeons

Dungeon Keeper: The Deeper Dungeons

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
There isn't enough here to compel anyone but the most adamant of Keepers.
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East Front

East Front

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
East Front remains a paradox. Parts of it are exceptionally well done whileother parts tend to cancel out its positive aspects.
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F-22 Raptor

F-22 Raptor

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
F-22 Raptor is essentially F-22 Lightning II reissued.
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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
I think we've all been expecting a little something special from FIFA 98. Happily, mes cheries, this tour de force does not disappoint.
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Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000

Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Final Liberation looks and feels like a traditional turn-based wargame, but meticulous gameplay balance and dozens of imaginative units set it apart.
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User Score:
8.0
Front Page Sports: Ski Racing

Front Page Sports: Ski Racing

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Though the graphics are impressive and the sound effects are inspiring, FrontPage Sports: Ski Racing falls a split-second short of a gold medal run.
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G-Police

G-Police

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
We recommend using the tutorial mode to get used to the, er, touchy controls for, oh let's say, eight to ten hours before attempting even the first level. That should do the trick.
Metascore:
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User Score:
8.1
Hoyle Classic Board Games

Hoyle Classic Board Games

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
All in all, the games were faithful to their tangible counterparts - and often as addictive.
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Jet Moto

Jet Moto

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
The gameplay isn't as revolutionary, but those who feel adrenaline is one of the four basic food groups will get your money's worth here.
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User Score:
8.3
Longbow 2

Longbow 2

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Longbow 2 is a feature-rich, detailed, and truly impressive piece of work.
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netWAR

netWAR

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
With this online-only shoot-'em-up, there's no need for grandiose strategy or complicated maneuvers; all you've got to do to have fun is start running and gunning.
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Nightmare Creatures (1997)

Nightmare Creatures (1997)

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
This port of the PlayStation game carries over the original's infuriating control and shallow gameplay to make for a short-lived but pretty-looking Tomb Raider knockoff.
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User Score:
8.4
Pro Pilot

Pro Pilot

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
With the glaring omissions fixed and a graphics overhaul, Pro Pilot could be contender.
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Seven Kingdoms

Seven Kingdoms

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
It is one of the best strategy games of the year and deserves more attention than it is liable to get.
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User Score:
7.7
Sub Culture

Sub Culture

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Even with all of its pluses, Sub Culture has several flaws that keep it from being the instant classic that it could have been.
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User Score:
7.8
SubSpace

SubSpace

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
If you're looking for a fun multiplayer action game, SubSpace is for you.
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User Score:
8.2
Syn-Factor

Syn-Factor

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
The payoff is never as heavy as the suspense and definitely not worth the amount of time spent figuring out the solutions.
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Tanarus

Tanarus

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Superficially, Tanarus is sort of a cross between M1 Tank Platoon, Multiplayer BattleTech, and capture the flag.
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Tom Clancy's Politika

Tom Clancy's Politika

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Boris Yeltsin has died, leaving a power vacuum in his passage. Which one of 8 factions--the KGB, the Mafia, the military, the church, and more--will you be? With shades of Risk and Diplomacy, this turn-based strategy game is based on the board game of the same name.
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Twisted Metal 2

Twisted Metal 2

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Before you think that this is an entirely bad game, let me be the first to inform you that it does have its strong points.
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User Score:
8.6
Virtua Squad 2

Virtua Squad 2

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
If you're looking for a simple, fun, and fast-moving action arcade game, this may be the perfect choice.
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VR Baseball - Hardware Accelerated

VR Baseball - Hardware Accelerated

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
If all you're looking for in a baseball sim are handsome graphics and a good interface when playing in action mode, VR Baseball gives you everything you want.
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War Wind II: Human Onslaught

War Wind II: Human Onslaught

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
It may not be the most highly talked-about game ever to crash the real-time party, but it is certainly one of the most entertaining.
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User Score:
8.6
X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse

X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Fans of the X-Men comics series might very well enjoy this game. But if you are just looking to prolong the life of that Quake file sitting on your hard drive, your money could be better spent.
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Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter - Balance of Power

Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter - Balance of Power

Platform: PC
November 30, 1997
Balance of Power does an admirable job of addressing almost all the complaints gamers had with the original game.
Metascore:
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User Score:
8.8
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