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WarGames
ColecoVision · Released December 31, 1984 · Developed by Coleco · Published by Coleco
Single player
Real Time Strategy (RTS)StrategyScience fictionWarfare
Loose
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Sealed
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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)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1984 | Atari 8-bit | — |
| Dec 31, 1984 | Commodore C64/128/MAX | — |
| Dec 31, 1984 | ColecoVision | — |
