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WarGames

ColecoVision · Released December 31, 1984 · Developed by Coleco · Published by Coleco

Single player
Real Time Strategy (RTS)StrategyScience fictionWarfare

Summary

Greetings, Professor Falken. Shall we play a game? This strategic game is based on the popular 1983 movie of the same name, starring Matthew Broderick. It might remind people of Missile Command but the action is slower and spread over six screens which represent different areas of the U.S.A. Enemy missiles, planes, and subs will attack and you must direct your own forces, which include missiles, planes, subs, and satellites, to intercept them. Each type of defense has strengths and weaknesses (missiles are fast but limited in range, planes are slower but have unlimited range). Satellites are a better all-around defense but are only available every so often. Some weapons aren't available in certain areas, and some enemies are resistant to certain weapons, so you must alter your strategy accordingly.

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Details

Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Science fiction · Warfare
Developer
Coleco

Also known as

AliasWar GamesOther

Release history (3 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Dec 31, 1984Atari 8-bit
Dec 31, 1984Commodore C64/128/MAX
Dec 31, 1984ColecoVision

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