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Iron Helix. Spectrum HoloByte announced the release of the first Macintosh CD-ROM title in its growing line of cutting-edge interactive entertainment products. Iron Helix, designed exclusively for CD-ROM, is a science fiction action adventure which delivers state-of-the-art access speed. Published and distributed by Spectrum HoloByte, Iron Helix was created by development house Drew Pictures.
Rendered entirely in full-color photorealistic 3-D animation, Iron Helix is an action adventure set in a cold-war future where a terrible biological weapon threatens to touch off a galactic holocaust. Players must stop the weapon from reaching its target by piloting a small robotic probe within an enormous maze-like starship, all the while evading the ship's deadly security robot. By speeding through corridors, shafts and chambers in this six-level dreadnought, players must guide the probe to locate the clues that will stop the defender robot and destroy the monstrous ship. But there's a catch: the players' probe was developed for biological research and thus carries no weapons, making Iron Helix a race of wits and time.
Iron Helix carries a suggested retail price of $99.95. It may be purchased directly from Spectrum HoloByte by calling 1-800-695-GAME. For techincal information, contact Drew Pictures at 415/550-7651.
Inline Software announced “The Challenge - The World’s Toughest Game Contest.” The game is Cogito, and the contest started June 1 and will continue until December 31, 1993. There are two grand prizes, one is an ultimate PC system and the other (what else?) an ultimate Macintosh system (up to $8,000 value each). Second prizes are software libraries. Anyone who beats the game by solving all the levels earns an “I beat Cogito” t-shirt and a chance to win one of the grand or second prizes.
In Cogito, a random shape of marbles is created and then quickly jumbled by the computer. The challenge is to restore the marbles to their original shape. There are 120 increasingly difficult levels. Cogito is available in both Windows and Macintosh versions.
There is a special version of Cogito for this contest containing a hidden top level secret password. Current owners of Cogito who do not have the contest version can call Inline Software Customer Service at 800-453-7671 with their serial number for an official entry form and the special contest version of the game. The suggested retail price of Cogito is $59.95. Inline Software, 203/435-4995
BridgeMaster. Now you can master the art of bridge on your Mac, with BridgeMaster -- the perfect partner and personal tutor. If you like bridge, you’re going to love Capstone Software’s Macintosh bridge game.
From beginners to champions, BridgeMaster offers something for everyone: on-screen assistance with tips for correct play, multiple skills levels, and an easy-to-use interface. There is also a VCR-type replay bidding and review option that advanced players will be sure to enjoy!
BridgeMaster requires a Macintosh computer with 1 Megabyte of memory and a Hard Drive with 2 Megabytes free. It supports both color and black and white monitors and retails at $59.95. Capstone Software, 800/468-7226.
Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Volume III. Strategic Studies Group announces the release of the Macintosh version of Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Vol III. The games uses SSG’s award winning Decisive Battles simulation system, designed specifically for the warfare of the 19th Century.
Volume III presents six battles from the final period of the Civil War. The battles of Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbour, Atlanta, Franklin, and Nashville are re-created in authentic detail and flavor. You face all the problems that confronted the commanders of the times.
The American Civil War Volume III requires 1MB RAM for B&W scenarios, 2 MB minimum for color under System 6, and 2 MB for B&W or 4 MB for color under System 7. Both color and B&W scenarios are provided with the game. Suggested retail price of $50.00. Strategic Studies Group, 904/469-8880.
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