08-07-2004 02:49									#121
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There was a game based on british politcs(number ten as its called) - its all hazy as its not my prefered choice of game either, but you were like a public servant working for the PrimeMinister, i think it may have been inspired by the tv series 'Yes PrimeMinister' from the late 70's(?).
On the other hand it could all have been a horrible nightmare i had 15 years ago brought about by the falklands war/and pictures from vietnam, maybe alcohol too!.......not really sure?

	08-07-2004 02:55									#122
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quote: Originally posted by Spaced Cowboy Balance of Power?

No, this one wasn't made by Chris..

	08-07-2004 07:24									#123
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I hate to say this, but it is time for another verse Rhymey-rhymerton.

	08-07-2004 13:01									#124
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House of Cards

	08-07-2004 14:59									#125
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'Floor 13'? - i think you worked for the prime minister in this, although it was more secret service based, rather than purely political?

	09-07-2004 01:35									#126
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Very good CoT, it is indeed Floor 13!

I already hinted at in the earlier. My next verse would have been about the sort of instruments I could use like kidnapping, inflitration, smear campaign, breakin, torture anything is allowed as long the polls stay high enough and you don't draw too mcuh attention to yourself.

Otherwise it would be flying lesson for you. From the 13th floor....

	09-07-2004 01:51									#127
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quote: Originally posted by child of Thor 'Floor 13'? - i think you worked for the prime minister in this, although it was more secret service based, rather than purely political?

Isn't that politics as well?

	09-07-2004 02:00									#128
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Okay, I feel better, I never heard of this one. Good one CoT, what is next.

	09-07-2004 14:04									#129
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Congratulations Child of Thor!
For working out it was on the 13th Floor,
After all the rhyming my head is sore,
So for the next game I don't want more.

	09-07-2004 14:18									#130
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quote: Originally posted by CapTVK My next verse would have been about the sort of instruments I could use like kidnapping, inflitration, smear campaign, breakin, torture anything is allowed as long the polls stay high enough and you don't draw too mcuh attention to yourself.

sounds so much like real life..........scumbags that they are

0k i'll need a few moments to come up with a new one(and get Yes Prime Minister out me head).

	09-07-2004 15:43									#131
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ok timewarp back to the 80's

Margret Thatcher ruled my country with an iron fist and fashion was like a nightmare episode of buck rogers.

This game was a budget title that appeared on the home computer 8bits of the day(C64/spectrum/Atari etc).
It might have made it to pc but not sure.

Clue1:

the music/sound effects stood out - creepy and weird which fit perfectly with the game setting.

If you've seen the film 'Forbidden Planet'(a 60's/70's sci-fi classic) the sound had the same effect as in that film

	09-07-2004 19:02									#132
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Thrust ?

	09-07-2004 20:11									#133
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nope.

Clue2:

because the graphics used the highest resolution of the platform, they were in monochrome - which also added to the alienesque atmosphere.

	09-07-2004 20:31									#134
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quote: Originally posted by Spaced Cowboy Okay, I feel better, I never heard of this one. Good one CoT, what is next.

Me too. Must have missed that one.

	09-07-2004 20:40									#135
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quote: Originally posted by child of Thor nope. Clue2: because the graphics used the highest resolution of the platform, they were in monochrome - which also added to the alienesque atmosphere.

Alien8?

	09-07-2004 23:27									#136
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Ant Attack ?

	10-07-2004 00:50									#137
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Equinox?

	10-07-2004 14:54									#138
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nope to all so far, but some good attempts - i'd forgotten about alien8

clue 3:

If like me you like natural history then this game tipped its hat to nature......a little bit, even though it had a futuristic setting

	11-07-2004 03:00									#139
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Wait a minute, aren't we talking about an adventure!?

Is it Kayleth?

	12-07-2004 14:17									#140
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Nope not an adventure(in the way you meant).

Clue4:

It was an isometric 'arcade adventure' game.

	12-07-2004 15:37									#141
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Rogue Trooper?

	12-07-2004 17:53									#142
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No, but i remember being really exited about that game - i was a big rogue trooper fan

i'll include all the clues here:

Clue1:

the music/sound effects stood out - creepy and weird which fit perfectly with the game setting.

Clue2:

because the graphics used the highest resolution of the platform, they were in monochrome - which also added to the alienesque atmosphere.

clue 3:

If like me you like natural history then this game tipped its hat to nature......a little bit, even though it had a futuristic setting.

Clue4:

It was an isometric 'arcade adventure' game.


Clue5:

Termites/bees/and sci-fi

	12-07-2004 20:44									#143
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quote: Originally posted by child of Thor No, but i remember being really exited about that game - i was a big rogue trooper fan

You didn't miss much with rogue trooper. Trust me...


As for the game, haven't a clue. I've played a few isometric games and know a few more. An isometric adventure game with bugs?...

	13-07-2004 13:21									#144
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Midwinter II was buggy as hell.

I don't know. I thought it was Ant Attack, and if it's not that then I'm stumped.

	13-07-2004 15:54									#145
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I guess you could say it was inspired by Ant Attack

Clue6:

This tuff budget game came out in 1987,
Some liked it alot - saying it was close to heaven.

Others were not so kind,
As each platform was different they did find.

Most had a 3D isometric view+more,
Accept strangely the poor C64.

Whittiker did the sounds and music proud,
A classy title that stood out from the crowd.



Bonus clue:

You had to find the safe 'route' to your target and hope the enemies didnt destroy your 'armour', although you could pay for repairs and extra weapons and gizzmo's as you progressed through the levels.

Last edited by child of Thor on 13-07-2004 at 16:01

	13-07-2004 22:44									#146
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quote: Originally posted by child of Thor I guess you could say it was inspired by Ant Attack Clue6: As each platform was different they did find. Most had a 3D isometric view+more, Accept strangely the poor C64. Whittiker did the sounds and music proud, A classy title that stood out from the crowd.

You mean it was with a walking spiderthingy seen from above on the C64? Ah yes, that one! It's Amaurote

	14-07-2004 15:28									#147
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Ah i see the verse was an unfair advantage for you

Correct it was indeed the nice isometric(except on C64 ) game Amaurote .

On the 8bit Atari the sounds were excellent, they really convey a creepy sci-fi atmosphere

	14-07-2004 15:34									#148
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Congratulations Cap!

Now you'll have to get the rhyming dictionary out again.

	14-07-2004 18:28									#149
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Never heard of that one either. I am beginning to wonder if these ever saw US releases.

	14-07-2004 23:17									#150
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It was that familiar rhyming ring that gave me back my zing!

That one was a toughie until the final clue with the C64 overview. Haven't played it myself but I did remember reading reviews about it.