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3 in Three

3 in Three

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1990

3 in Three takes you on a madcap journey inside your Macintosh when a freak power surge zaps the number 3 off a petty cash report and abandons her in a land where numbers don't count and the letters spell disaster! A tour de force of animation and sound, 3 in Three is an interactive treasure hunt, an unfolding trail of word puzzles, logic dilemmas, and sinister brain twisters, over eighty in all. When all the pieces fall into place, an animated grand finale await those who help the 3 find true happiness!

Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991

Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991

Windows - November 14, 2014

Cinemaware's Anthology of classic games gives you a fascinating collection of some of the highest-regarded, most successful games from legendary game developer Cinemaware! Relive that awesome, golden-era of videogames-feeling: rescue a princess in medieval England, become the boss of Chicago's Mafia, wipe out terrorizing killer-ants or fight against enemy invaders with your jetpack and raygun in the 1940s! Choose to play the original Amiga version or the PC MS-DOS version (where available). All games will run on Windows 7 and Windows 8. The "Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991" includes the following titles: - Defender of the Crown - SDI - The King of Chicago - Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon - Lords of the Rising Sun - Rocket Ranger - It Came From the Desert - It Came From the Desert II: Antheads - Wings! - TV Sports: Football - TV Sports: Basketball - TV Sports: Baseball - TV Sports: Boxing

Death Bringer

Death Bringer

Commodore 64 - Released - 1989

The land of Mezron is in turmoil. The evil wizard Azazael has been resurrected and is now on the search for five gems which will grant him ultimate Power. You are a adventurer that has the task to stop the wizard. On your way you'll face medusas, evil cults of priestesses and many undead foes. The game features a 3D view of the world, which can be explored step by step like in many RPGs of the time, e.g. Bard's Tale or Dungeon Master. The European version, Galdregon's Domain, was published in Golden Disk 64 1994/06 / European disk version.

Defender of the Crown

Defender of the Crown

Apple IIGS - Released - 1989

Defender of the Crown is a strategy computer game designed by Kellyn Beck. It was Cinemaware's first game, and was originally released for the Commodore Amiga in 1986, setting a new standard for graphic quality in home computer games. In 1987 it was ported to MS-DOS, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Macintosh and finally, the Apple IIGS in 1988. It was later ported to the CD-i. The game is set in England in 1149 during the Middle Ages where, following the death of the king, different factions are fighting for territorial control. The player assumes the role of a Saxon (Wilfred of Ivanhoe, Cedric of Rotherwood, Geoffrey Longsword or Wolfric the Wild) and tries to fight off the Norman hordes and wrestle for control of England. Eventually, the player must fight for control of all territories, and potentially those controlled by other Saxons, if they have become antagonistic. The player must amass armies and fight for control of opponents' castles. The player may engage enemy armies in battle, loot or lay siege to opposing castles. Territories can also be won in the periodic jousting contests. From time to time the player may attempt to rescue a damsel in distress and can appeal for help from the legendary bandit Robin Hood. The game's strategy boils down to a war of attrition as the player tries to amass larger armies than his opponents and manages to attack their territories at the right time.

Defender of the Crown

Defender of the Crown

Atari ST - Released - November 1, 1986

Defender of the Crown puts the player in the role of one of four Saxon knights in medieval England, in a time where the land is in turmoil as the King is dead and his crown was stolen. The Saxons and the Normans blame each other and fight for control of England. After a short introduction by Robin of Locksley himself, the game starts with a single castle and 10 soldiers at your command. From there, you have to build your army, take control of additional territories and fight and defeat the three Norman lords - and sometimes your Saxon friends as well. In addition to the basic 'build your army and conquer your opponents' the game offers several events and options that can be used to fine tune your play style: You may engage in a jousting contest where you have to knock your opponent off his horse, gaining either fame or land, or you can go raid a castle for loot or the hand of a princess, joining your houses and territories.

Defender of the Crown

Defender of the Crown

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1987

Defender of the Crown puts the player in the role of one of four Saxon knights in medieval England, in a time where the land is in turmoil as the King is dead and his crown was stolen. The Saxons and the Normans blame each other and fight for control of England. After a short introduction by Robin of Locksley himself, the game starts with a single castle and 10 soldiers at your command. From there, you have to build your army, take control of additional territories and fight and defeat the three Norman lords - and sometimes your Saxon friends as well. In addition to the basic 'build your army and conquer your opponents' the game offers several events and options that can be used to fine tune your play style: You may engage in a jousting contest where you have to knock your opponent off his horse, gaining either fame or land, or you can go raid a castle for loot or the hand of a princess, joining your houses and territories.

Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation

Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation

Windows - May 7, 2006

Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation (official title), also known as Neighbours from Hell: On Vacation and Neighbours from Hell 2, is a comedy strategy video game for Microsoft Windows.

Rocket Ranger

Rocket Ranger

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1988

In the 1940s, the Nazis built a base on the moon and plan to use a mysterious substance called Lunarium to reduce people's intelligence. However, in the 21st Century time travel has been mastered, as have jet-propulsion backpacks, plus some cataclysmic weaponry and advanced code-breaking equipment. Thus, you are sent back in time to change the result of the war using this technology to find their five rocket factories and destroy the moon base. The game fits the Cinemaware template closely, with a string of action sequences linked by cinematic animation sequences to set the scene. There's also a strategic element, as you move your spies around to gain information and avoid detection, and decide how much Lunarium to use at each stage of the game. Action sequences include hand-to-hand combat with a Nazi guard, and flying through the air shooting either hordes of enemy planes or the Zeppelin itself.

Rocket Ranger

Rocket Ranger

Apple IIGS - Released - 1989

Rocket Ranger is a 1988 action adventure computer game developed and published by Cinemaware. The game's setting is based in the World War II era, allowing the player to control a US Army scientist and setting out to stop Nazi Germany from winning the war. The Rocket Ranger moniker stems from the Rocket Pack the player uses over the course of the game.

S.D.I

S.D.I

Atari ST - Released - 1986

S.D.I. takes place in the year 2017 of an alternate timeline, in which the Soviet Union continued to exist and pose a threat to the countries of the free world. USA launched another Strategic Defense Initiative, its commander-in-chief being General Sloan McCormick. A Soviet extremist group consisting of KGB members has gained control of space launch facilities, and began firing nuclear missiles at America. McCormick must fulfill his duty, but his heart belongs to a woman who is on the opposing side. He controls a space-based fighter, trying to neutralize enemy missiles. Defense satellites must be repaired as well, and enemy bases infiltrated in order to rescue his beloved one and save his nation and the world.

Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon

Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon

Apple IIGS - Released - 1990

Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon is a 1987 action adventure computer game developed and published by Cinemaware. It is set in a fantastical Arabian Nights-esque world. The player assumes the role of Sinbad the Sailor, and is commissioned by The Princess to rid the land of the Dark Prince.

Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon

Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon

Commodore Amiga - 1987

The story is that the Caliph has been turned into a Falcon by his enemies. Now cue Sinbad the super hero with his mission to save the kingdom. Sinbad now assumes command of the armies and navy of Damaron. The answer to most questions can only be found beyond the shores of Damaron. Therefore, you set sail aboard your ship, the Sabarlus, with your loyal crew. Like the legends of Sinbad, you encounter many adventures as you navigate foreign seas in your search for truth. Not all adventures will occur at sea, and when on land you must guard your anchored ship when venturing out. Failure to do so could result in the seizure of ship by sea pirates. As in the legends of Sinbad you must defeat the dreaded Pteranoxos and the Cyclops. You must also find the Gypsy and follow her advice. If you're lucky, the Genie will aid you in your endeavour. And occasionally, you must cross swords with the Black Prince and others.

Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon (Atari ST Conversion)

Commodore Amiga - ROM Hack - 2018

Amiga conversion reverse engineered from the Atari ST release, conversion work done by Philippe Guichardon (Meynaf). Special attention was given to adding HD and additional French Language support over the original. Take to the high seas as Sinbad the sailor. You have been asked for help by the Princess to defeat the Black Prince and his minions from hell. You will fight pirates and genies, find romance and heartbreak, comedy and tragedy. Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon is a more action-oriented game than most other Cinemaware releases, though it still contains strategy portions in which the player has to tactically move troops around to secure victory. The game features many arcade and fighting sequences, as well as limited decision-making moments

The King of Chicago

The King of Chicago

Atari ST - Released - 1989

With Al Capone out of the picture, Chicago's prohibition-era profit is up for grabs. Are you merciless and cunning enough to gain it by whatever means are required? Every action you take has complex long-term consequences which are not always obvious at the time. You must keep your people on your side, watching what you say and do, knowing that an overthrow could be hatched at any moment. Look after your woman as well - who's going to respect a single mobster? The money has to be juggled in these ways, not forgetting to reach an 'understanding' with the Mayor to avoid any negative attentions.

The King of Chicago

The King of Chicago

Apple IIGS - Released - 1988

The King of Chicago is a 1986 action adventure strategy computer game by Doug Sharp. Based on numerous Hollywood mobster movies, this game is set in the 1930s.

The Kristal

The Kristal

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1989

The Kristal of Konos is a magical artefact described as the key to world peace. However, an evil being known as Malvalla has taken it, releasing Chaos into the universe. A space pirate named Dancis Frake ventures on his twin cannon space galleon to the planet Meltoca, where he hopes to find clues concerning the Kristal's whereabouts. Based on the theater play The Kristal of Konos (1976), The Kristal is primarily an adventure game with space shooter and fighting segments. The adventure portions consist of exploring populated planets, gathering clues and talking to characters in order to gain information. When traveling between planets, the player-controlled ship may be attacked be enemies, which must be eliminated in shooting sequences. Dances has special strength and psychic ratings, which may increase or decrease depending on his actions. He may participate in swordfighting to improve these parameters. "Skringles", a form of intergalactic currency, can be found, earned, and spent in the game.

The Three Stooges

The Three Stooges

Apple IIGS - Released - 1990

The Three Stooges computer game allows you to play the madness the Stooges portrayed on those non-computer screens. Sounds cheesy, but this is a Cinemaware game - beautifully created graphics, brilliant sound effects, involving game play and fantastic music score; another excellent game from Cinemaware. Being the wonderful philanthropists that they are, The Three Stooges decide to raise money for the local orphanage to prevent it from closure by the morally revoked bank manager. You start each day with a choice of what to do to fill it. However, this choice is only made if you're quick on the button - a hand toggles between the different options, which change randomly from day to day, and you press the button to start a day's work when the hand is over that option. Sounds easy, but as the game progresses the hand moves faster, and some of the options, such as a visit to the evil bank manager, are detrimental to your progress. Fortunately, however, there is an option to slow down the hand by simply invoking, if you're quick on the button, a famous Stooges slapstick scene involving poking eyes and kicking knees. To raise money you can work at a restaurant serving pies, work a hospital, place Curly in a boxing ring, find stray cash on the street or again volunteer Curly to eat at an oyster eating competition. Control can be from either the keypad with open apple as the fire button or joystick. Given time, The Three Stooges is a game you can easily master. The better you get at it, the more fun it gets too: the pie fight in particular is great fun on harder levels.

The Three Stooges

The Three Stooges

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1987

Stars of television and cinema, and now stars of their own video game. Join Moe, Larry & Curly (in no particular order) who must collect $5000 to try and save an orphanage and the young children who live there from the evil banker, all while keeping pie out of their face. Featuring platform level designs based on classic Stooge scenes from their many TV episodes and movies and level objectives re-living many of their antics plus original Stooge voices and Stooge trivia.

TV Sports Basketball

TV Sports Basketball

Commodore Amiga - 1990

Basketball was the second sport to which Cinemaware applied their philosophy of lavish production and advanced cutscenes. Exhibition and league matches are on offer, with the opportunity to recreate a full league season with 1 player assigned to each of the 28 clubs. The game uses varying camera positions, with top-down views when the ball is close to either hoop, and a side-view when the ball is mid-court - controls remain unchanged for these, so the switch doesn't cause a sudden change in player movement. As well as playing the matches you have full coaching control. This can involve making substitutions but also assigning marking and game strategies.

TV Sports Football

TV Sports Football

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1988

Before Electronic Arts sought to imitate television coverage of sports with their EA Sports titles, Cinemaware had the same idea, initially applying it to (American) Football. Cutscenes follow dramatic moments in the match, and each match is preceded by a TV-style introduction. The game is primarily action-based, although you also choose your plays before executing them. You then bring the passes and runs to life on the pitch itself. You can play single matches or full leagues, with any of the NFL teams of the time.

Wings

Wings

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1990

You are an allied fighter pilot in WW1, duking it out with the "Huns" up in the sky in over 200 missions. The missions usually come in three flavors: Top-down view bombing missions where you have to take out strategically important targets, isometric strafing runs where you get to blast anything that you fancy blasting with an unlimited supply of ammo, and of course the main part: Dogfights in the sky. Rendered in 3D, seems from behind your head. The game is set in the years 1916 through 1918, and to loosen things up a little, we get to read a page of our character's new entry for the diary-like journal in his company between every mission.

Wings! Remastered Edition

Wings! Remastered Edition

Windows - Released - October 17, 2014

Wings!: Remastered Edition is a 3D remake of the classic Wings originally released for Amiga. While the original game used 3D during dogfights, it used 2D graphic for isometric strafing and top-down bombing. This remake uses 3D graphic for all the gameplay elements. The game follows the story of 56th squadron and you'll be piloting Sopwith Camel against the axis forces during the timeline between 1916 when the planes entered the war for the first time until the end of war in 1918. With over 230 missions, you will follow the story through the diary that will depict war events as you progress through the story. This remake also features re-scored orchestrated soundtrack and voice-acting which was not present in the original game.

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