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- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 09:51:34 -0600
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- Subject: RE: Capitalist Pig and SimLife
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- Hi,
-
- I really can't comment on Capitalist Pig as I've only read a few reviews.
- From what they say, I wouldn't recommend it. Seems that you either win big or
- lose miserably there is no inbetween.
-
- I've played a little with SimLife and really didn't like it. If you are
- in to massive simulations, this is for you. SimLife's goal is to create a
- complete Biosphere. You have complete control over the genetics of all life
- on the planet to do with as you please. This is extremely detailed and is not
- really a game but a simulation. I found it rather boring.
-
- V for Victory (V4V) is probably the best computer wargame around right now
- for the Mac or IBM. It is a regimental based tactical game. There are
- currently two scenerios available, Utah Beach and Velikie Luki. You can play
- either side and have pretty much complete control over all units on your side.
- There is a staff assistant available to do anything you really don't want to do
- like allocate airpower or artillery. You can pick the exact route a unit will
- follow when moving or simple pick an objective hex and let the assitant find
- the route. Attack and defense modes are similar to SSG's Battle front series.
- The artillery has many options in the 2.0 version of the game including
- counter battery and shoot and scoot. Finally, the graphics are the best done
- so far for a game of this type. Watch for the next scenerio early next year.
- It will cover Operation Market Garden and include network/modem play.
-
- -John
- Komp@ms-mail-gw.ssec.honeywell.com
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