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Star Crusader
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Take 2 Interactive GAME PUBLISHER:Take 2 Interactive Copyright 1994, Take 2 Interactive A solid 3D space combat underdog, Star Crusader has it all except the hype: great graphics (if not as sharp as Wing Commander), lots of cool and colorful ships, over 100 missions,…
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Star Fleet 1: The War Begins
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Trevor Sorensen GAME DEVELOPER:Interstel GAME PUBLISHER:Interstel Copyright 1986, Interstel No doubt the most complex space combat simulation games ever released, and one the most complex games in general, Star Fleet 1 packs an amazing amount of gameplay and realism less than 200KB of space. In a…
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Star Fleet 2: Krellan Commander
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Trevor Sorensen GAME DEVELOPER:Interstel GAME PUBLISHER:Interstel Copyright 1989, Interstel As if Star Fleet 1 weren’t complex enough, Interstel outdid itself with the sequel a year later that simulates even more ship systems, with many more commands and a more sophisticated combat model. The added complexity, unfortunately,…
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Star Legions
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Trevor Sorensen GAME DEVELOPER:Supernova Creations GAME PUBLISHER:Mindcraft Copyright 1992, Mindcraft Designed as a spin-off of Star Fleet 2 by Trevor Sorensen, designer of Interstel’s classics Star Fleet 1 and 2, Star Legions is set in the same Krellan universe– but unfortunately legal complications forced the designers…
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Star Rangers
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Interactive Magic GAME PUBLISHER:Interactive Magic Copyright 1995, Interactive Magic The first game developed in-house by ill-fated Interactive Magic is an outstanding space combat / strategy game that truly recaptures the intensity and excitement of the classic Atari 2600 game Star Raiders. In each of…
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Star Rank Boxing 2
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Gamestar GAME PUBLISHER:Gamestar Copyright 1987, Gamestar A decent PC conversion of a solid Commodore 64 boxing game, Star Rank Boxing 2 is a fun boxing game with minimal stats but a lot of fun. Although the CGA graphics makes it look really outdated today,…
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Star Trek TNG: The Trivia Game
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:George Broussard GAME DEVELOPER:Apogee GAME PUBLISHER:Apogee Copyright 1987, Apogee The follow-up to Star Trek: The Trivia Game is based, appropriately enough, on Star Trek: The Next Generation series. The game is still text-based with hardly any graphics to wow over (but then, who needs any?), but…
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Star Trek: First Contact
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Simon & Schuster GAME PUBLISHER:Simon & Schuster Copyright 1988, Simon & Schuster Last of the Star Trek trio of games Simon & Schuster and arguably the best, First Contact continues the exploits of intrepid captain James T. Kirk and his crew abroad the starship…
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Star Trek: The Kobayashi Alternative
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Simon & Schuster GAME PUBLISHER:Simon & Schuster Copyright 1987, Simon & Schuster This sequel to Promethean Prophecy is text-based Star Trek adventure that’s quite difficult to play and even more difficult to finish. It’s quite fun, though, and well-implemented. Using the same interface from…
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Star Trek: The Promethean Prophecy
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Simon & Schuster GAME PUBLISHER:Simon & Schuster Copyright 1986, Simon & Schuster Arguably the best Star Trek adventure game ever made until Interplay’s 25th Anniversary, this Simon & Schuster text game is actually stronger than its better-known sequel, The Kobayashi Alternative, because it has…
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Star Trek: The Screensaver
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Berkeley Systems GAME PUBLISHER:Berkeley Systems Copyright 1994, Berkeley Systems Yet another module for the world’s most popular screensaver After Dark. The program features the original cast, great sound effects, and diverse modules to make staring at the monitor more entertaining. Not as informative as…
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Star Trek: The Trivia Game
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Scott Miller GAME DEVELOPER:Apogee GAME PUBLISHER:Apogee Copyright 1986, Apogee The first Star Trek trivia game in existence is also interestingly the very first shareware game Apogee released– in 1986. Despite archaic text-based interface, the game stands up well with time, featuring dozens of questions related to…
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Star Wars Screen Entertainment
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Human Code GAME PUBLISHER:LucasArts Copyright 1994, LucasArts A wonderful and informative program by the Star Wars masters. Despite its lofty name, the program truly is screen “entertainment” that goes beyond most screen savers by offering a number of interesting “modules” that range from the…
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Starlord
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Mike Singleton GAME DEVELOPER:MicroProse GAME PUBLISHER:MicroProse Copyright 1996, MicroProse This relatively obscure space strategy game is definitely not the finest hour of Mike Singleton (of Midwinter 1 & 2 and Lords of Midnight fame) due to almost nonexistent plot and uninspired gameplay which makes you stare…
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Steel Thunder
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Tom Loughry GAME DEVELOPER:Accolade GAME PUBLISHER:Accolade Copyright 1989, Accolade Steel Thunder is a fun tank simulation from Accolade that emphasizes arcade-style action over realism. Take control of one of four WW2 American tanks ranging from the M1 to Abrams, and engage in shootouts in both day…
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Stellar 7
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Damon Slye GAME DEVELOPER:Dynamix GAME PUBLISHER:Dynamix Copyright 1992, Dynamix Stellar 7 and its better sequel Nova 9 are two fun 3D action underdogs that combine furious action with resource management similar to the classic Spectre. Drive futuristic hovercrafts in missions against the evil warlord Drax and…
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Stellar Crusade
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Norm Koger GAME DEVELOPER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) GAME PUBLISHER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Copyright 1988, Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Norm Koger’s first game published by SSI was severely marred by a weak manual which, through SSI’s “liberal” editing, deleted eleven pages of necessary information and made the…
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Stephen King’s “The Mist”
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Angelsoft GAME PUBLISHER:Mindscape Copyright 1984, Angelsoft Undoubtedly one of the best IF titles from Angelsoft, Stephen King’s The Mist is based on a famous short story by the world’s leading horror author Stephen King. The choice of “The Mist” out of all other short…
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Stereolusions
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:IO Software GAME PUBLISHER:IO Software Copyright 1994, IO Software A cool program for Windows that can create stereograms– pictures that form 3D images when you cross your eyes properly– from any picture. Many graphics formats are supported, and the program also includes excellent guides…
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Stone Age
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Eclipse GAME PUBLISHER:Eclipse Copyright 1992, Eclipse Yet another fun puzzler in Pushover‘s cartoony style. In this game, guide the dinosaur past all manners of obstacles toward the exit. Obstructing blocks can be moved to clear the way. Similar to Sokoban, but with more variation…
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Storm
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Mastertronic GAME PUBLISHER:Mastertronic Copyright 1988, Mastertronic A good top-down action / RPG that recalls classic Gauntlet, Storm lets one or two players explore the dungeons in search of treasures and exotic weapons. It offers straight-forward dungeon hack-and-slash without bothering with detailed statistics, and everything…
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Storm Across Europe
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Dan Cermak GAME DEVELOPER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) GAME PUBLISHER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Copyright 1989, Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) In grognard M. Evan Brooks‘ opinion, this game is “… similar to the boardgame Hitler’s War , except the computer interface was much more awkward. The graphics were…
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Storm Master
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Andr? Rocques & Louis-Marie Rocques GAME DEVELOPER:Silmarils GAME PUBLISHER:Silmarils Copyright 1992, Silmarils After breaking into the puzzle genre with Boston Bomb Club, Silmarils continued to diversify into unfamiliar territories with Storm Master, a game that combines action/adventure mix with strategic elements. Set up a spy network,…
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Street Sports: Baseball
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Epyx GAME PUBLISHER:Epyx Copyright 1986, Epyx As its name implies, this is a “street” version of baseball that’s somewhat fun to play, especially in 2-player hotseat mode. Despite non-conventional apparatus (dirt mounds and manhole covers for bases, etc.), this is just another arcade-oriented baseball…
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Street Sports: Basketball
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Andrew Spencer GAME DEVELOPER:Epyx GAME PUBLISHER:Epyx Copyright 1986, Epyx Another “street” sport from Epyx, Street Sports: Basketball, unlike Baseball before it, is actually different from a typical basketball game and does follow the “norm” of street basketball: there are only 3 players on each team, and…
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Street Sports: Soccer
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Epyx GAME PUBLISHER:Epyx Copyright 1986, Epyx Probably the worst game in the budget-priced “Street Sports” series, this soccer game won’t knock anyone’s socks off. Tiny ball and players that all look the same, huge playing fields to struggle through, and irresponsive controls makes this…
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Strider
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Capcom GAME PUBLISHER:Capcom Copyright 1989, Capcom This is a good PC conversion of the arcade hit by Capcom that is best described as futuristic ninja combat. Anachronistic weapons and enemies only make the game more fun, with lots of surprises along the way. Strider…
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Strife
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Jim Molinets GAME DEVELOPER:Velocity GAME PUBLISHER:Velocity Copyright 1993, Velocity This last licensee of id’s popular DOOM engine is one of the best first-person action games ever made and among the early successful action / RPG hybrids. Strife takes DOOM into a dynamic world inhabited by not…
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Strike Commander
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Chris Roberts GAME DEVELOPER:Origin Systems GAME PUBLISHER:Origin Systems Copyright 1993, Origin Systems This sim is unique due to the fact that you are not playing a the role of a military pilot like in other combat flight sims. Instead, you play as the commander of the…
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Strike Fleet
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Noah Falstein GAME DEVELOPER:LucasFilm Games GAME PUBLISHER:Electronic Arts Copyright 1988, LucasFilm Games Probably the most obscure game LucasFilm (now Lucasarts) ever released, Strike Fleet is a surprisingly good modern-day naval simulation, especially in light of their expertise in adventure games. It’s not realistic by a long…
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Strike Squad
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Mindcraft GAME PUBLISHER:Mindcraft Copyright 1993, Mindcraft Mindcraft’s last game and follow-up to the horrendous Tegel’s Mercenaries boasts many improvements over its predecessor, best of which is the thankfully halfway competent AI that is now capable of halting your advances. Control a team of mercenaries…
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Stronghold
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Don L. Daglow GAME DEVELOPER:Stormfront Studios GAME PUBLISHER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Copyright 1992, Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) A great tactical-level strategy game set in the AD&D world, this game is SimCity meets RPG formula. Build and expand cities, recruiting the AD&D denizens (dwarves, elves, etc.) while…
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Stunt Car Racer
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Geoff Crammond GAME DEVELOPER:MicroStyle GAME PUBLISHER:Microplay Copyright 1989, Microplay Before Geoff Crammond designed the much-underrated World Circuit for MicroProse, he designed this outstanding and unique stunt car simulation that features excellent physical model, 3D wireframe graphics, and addictive gameplay. Start off as a rookie stunt car…
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Stunt Island
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Adrian Stephens GAME DEVELOPER:Assembly Line, The GAME PUBLISHER:Disney Copyright 1992, Assembly Line, The One of the most unique and underrated simulations ever, Disney’s classic game lets you perform wild aerial stunts in planes that range from a biplane to a duck (yes, a duck). You can…
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Su-25 Stormovik
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Rick Tiberi & Brent Iverson GAME DEVELOPER:Electronic Arts GAME PUBLISHER:Electronic Arts Copyright 1992, Brent Iverson Every once in a while, some designers seem to have the gut to do something different. Exceptional technical achievements aside (Falcon series and Flanker come to mind), in the flight sim…
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Sub Culture
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Mike Williamson & Jonathan Small GAME DEVELOPER:Criterion Studios GAME PUBLISHER:UBI Soft Copyright 1997, UBI Soft Sub Culture is THE best underwater simulation game I have ever played, bar none (well, except for Archimedean Dynasty perhaps). In the spirit of mercenary games e.g. Privateer, Sub Culture is…
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Sub Mission
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Tom Snyder Productions GAME PUBLISHER:Mindscape Copyright 1986, Mindscape An evil warlord has abducted 2 earthlings. He is a maniacal, war game loving (looks like he’s one of us!:-)), evil person. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to let yourself be captured…
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Subwar 2050
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Michael Powell GAME DEVELOPER:Particle Systems GAME PUBLISHER:MicroProse Copyright 1993, Particle Systems This is another sadly forgotten classic– similar to its descendant-in-spirit Sub Culture, Subwar 2050 casts you as a young submarine pilot who work for a global conglomerate in the earth’s far future. You must contend…
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Summer Games 2
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Larry Clague & Michael Kosaka GAME DEVELOPER:Epyx GAME PUBLISHER:Epyx Copyright 1987, Epyx This follow-up to hugely popular Summer Games features 8 new events, each implemented with fluid animation and a good dose of realism that doesn’t sacrifice the fun. The computer players now also compete more…
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Sunset Over Savannah
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Ivan Cockrum GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 1997, Ivan Cockrum A very well-written game with grand scope, this game is based on an interesting premise: while on vacation at a beach resort, you must find ways to convince yourself to leave your existing job. Scoring in…
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Supaplex
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Philip Jespersen GAME DEVELOPER:Dream Factory GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 1991, Digital Integration In one of the best Boulderdash clones, gameplay in Supaplex is similar to that classic: as Murphy the bug-hunter living inside a computer, you must collect enough infotrons in each level and exit as fast…