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ENCOUNTER -------------------------------------------------------- NOVAGEN
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Years and years ago Novagen released "Encounter" for the C64 and Atari 8-
Bits. It was a speedy battlezone clone featuring solid 3d graphics and
action-packed gameplay. It was highly popular then but I find it rather
strange that it's been converted to the Amiga after all these years.
The idea is that you're placed in a fast moving tank in a strange world -
your aim is simply to blast the inhabitants out of their tiny minds. All
this happens at a frenetic pace as you blast away without pause for
thought or rest.
The graphics are ultra-fast solid 3D although the shapes themselves are
basic, colour is used well and everything is bright and attractive
although it tends to look rather dated. Sound is very poor, especially the
music which has obviously been lifted straight off the Atari ST and then
been messed around with to make it even worse.
As a budget game, Encounter would have made an interesting purchase,
especially for those into early gaming nostalgia, but as a full price the
story is a little different and £20 for a fit of nostalgia is a little
high methinks. Backlash (the original follow up to Encounter) is available
for next-to-nothing these days and the gameplay is basically identical.
Ratings:
Graphics 65% Simple but VERY fast.
Sound 10% The only plus point is that there IS some sound.
Gameplay 50% For me very dated - but others will like it.
Overall 60% A strange release all things considered.
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Martyn ----------------------------------------------------------- England
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