Game

Combat Lynx 1984

Developed by Durell Software

  • Shooter, Simulator, Action, Warfare

This is probably the most comprehensive 'real-time' battle simulation program ever written for a home computer. It can be played on a simple level as a 'shoot-them-up' game, or a more stealthy player can make use of the intelligence map to locate and destroy selected targets. The most skilled players will be able to protect their bases with mines, support forward bases under attack with air cover and fresh troops, and also intercept and destroy enemy vehicles (land and air) while in flight between bases. A game could last five seconds or five hours depending on the dexterity and tactical skill of the player.

ShooterSimulatorActionWarfarehelicoptertankBBC Microcomputer System, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC

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Plot-driven, grave, earnest and spare.

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