Arcade

Abuse 1.01                    

Arcade shoot 'em up 
Falsely accused and imprisoned in a high-security facility, you watch as a mysterious biogenetic experiment turns everyone into inhuman monsters. Your only hope for survival is to steal a powerful suit of armor, gather 
weapons and make your way out of the deepest level of the prison. Run, jump, fall and fly in any direction - through industrial corridors, caverns and sewers. Destroy enemies with grenade launchers, rocket launchers and napalm! Avoid traps with jet packs and turbo boost.  
* Four difficulty levels - wimp, easy, normal and extreme 
* Atmospheric soundtrack 
* Awesome arsenal 
* 360 degrees of movement 
* Secret rooms 
(Application by Crack Dot Com) 
Holiday '96                                  

Air Puck 1.3                  

Full of hot air 
Slam the puck into your opponent's goal in this amazing rendition of the popular air hockey game. Can you beat your computer opponent? Confuse your opponent by using sharp angles.  
* Customize your colors, including the puck, player and computer  
* Choose from five puck and paddle sizes  
* Six difficulty levels 
(Application by JupInc) 
Games-> Volume 231/November '96              

Apeiron 1.0.2                 
Featured                   

Classic Centipede-style arcade  
Blast the centipede as it descends down a field of mushrooms. Beware of the fleas, spiders and lizards. Coins and flashing mushrooms give you extra fighting power.  
* Stunning 3D graphics 
* Fantastic soundtrack 
* Mouse controlled 
* Collect up to 8 levels 
* No time limit, play until you drop 
* Cheat codes 
(Application by Ambrosia Software, Inc.) 
New Member Volume XXI-> Games                
New Member Volume XXI-> Latest & Greatest    

Avara 1.0                     

Fight to survive 
Play this space-age battle game across a network. Avara's real-time graphic action will get your heart pounding as you see your opponent bound across the terrain and quickly swoop in to attack. Use the mouse and keyboard to 
move in this 360-degree arena as you counter-maneuver and engage the enemy. Avara's maneuverability is unique, allowing your warrior to freely climb, jump and run on any structure in the battlefield. Add to this the game's 
networking capabilities, and it gets even more challenging. Meet and play against people from all around the world - right over the Internet. Develop your skills and strategy in the many solo levels. When you're ready, access the Avara Internet Tracker to locate worthy opponents. The Tracker offers a continually updated list of Avara games in progress over the net. Avara can also be played across Local Area Network (LAN) connections.  
* Full network support 
* 3D virtual reality 
* Free-form game arena 
* Training missions included 
* Improve performance through video and audio configurations 
(Application by Ambrosia Software) 
Holiday '96                                  

Bachman v2.0.5u               

Eat all the dots and avoid the enemies in this PacMan-style game. Gather the bonus items, including apples that increase your speed and power-pills that allow you to eat your enemies. You can shoot biscuits at your enemies to slow them down (they have to stop and eat the biscuit). Fast arcade action! 
Games-> Volume 222/February '96              

Barrack 1.0.3                 
Featured                   

Intense arcade action 
This arcade game combines the strategies of Tetris and the action of Maelstrom. Trap bouncing balls by capturing sections of the playing field. The better you get, the more balls bounce. It features stunning art work, intense 
action and vibrant 8-channel stereo sound effects.  
* Stunning 3D graphics 
* Fantastic soundtrack 
* Multiple levels 
* Play until you drop 
(Application by Ambrosia Software, Inc.) 
Games-> Volume 229/September '96             
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 229/September '96 

Bedlam v1.1                   

Clear the solar system of alien intruders in this Galaga-style arcade game. Space ships bombard you with missiles and occasionally dive bomb you. Move your ship back and forth with the mouse and try to destroy all the enemies and get to the next wave. 
Games-> Volume 222/February '96              

BricklesPlus v4.0             

Don't get stuck between a rock and a hard place in this Breakout-style game. Eliminate colored bricks by hitting them with your bouncing ball. Control the ball with a paddle. Select your own paddle and ball sizes and colors. Change the difficulty by playing with one to four paddles.
Children's-> Volume 227/July '96             
Games-> Volume 227/July '96                  

Centaurian 1.2                

Blast 'em out of the sky! 
Destroy enemy bases in this aerial combat adventure! Beware of attacking fighters, asteroids and minefields. This challenging game includes great graphics and amazing gameplay.  
* Eight difficulty levels 
* Change your ship controls 
* Increasing difficulty 
(Application by David M. Dobson) 
Games-> Volume 229/September '96             

Dirt Bike v3.1                

Go off-roading on your dirt bike in this exciting game. Customize your bike, including weight, power, wheel radius and more. You're competing against the top four racers, so you'll need to go fast. You can even race against your last time - you'll actually see the bike from your last game racing along beside you! 
Games-> Volume 222/February '96              
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 222/February '96  

Firefly Frenzy 1.0           

This fun game lights up your computer. Become a firefly in several different adventures. In one game, play tag with Larry, the Lightning Bug. In another game, navigate through cloud mazes and avoid other fireflies. The graphics are great, including different bugs and incredible backgrounds. Fun for the whole family! 
Children's-> Volume 225/May '96              

FoodFight!                    

Hold the mustard 
Pick your weapon - custard pie, jello, tomato or mashed potato. Aim. Fire! Can you hit your target? Everyone will have fun trying to master this game.  
* Colorful images 
* Whacky sound effects 
* Simple interface 
(Application by Harley Bradley) 
Children's-> Volume 231/November '96         

Frog Xing v1.1                

Can you guide the frog safely through traffic and across a river? Watch out for the cars and the sinking turtles.  Children's-> Volume 228/August '96           
Games-> Volume 228/August '96                

Grizzly 1.3.1                
Featured                   

Take control of the animal kingdom in this wild fighting game. Choose from a grizzly bear, koala, giraffe or tiger. Each animal has its own special moves and techniques. For example, the giraffe is fast, but not very strong and the grizzly is strong, but not very fast. The graphics are incredible with detailed 
characters and stupendous backgrounds. For one or two players. 
Games-> Volume 223/March '96                 
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 223/March '96     

HeartQuest 0.8               

You're a cute little butterfly collecting all the hearts on the screen in this charming game. Catch them all before your time runs out. Look out! Flying flypapers try to stop you. If one touches you, it holds you for few seconds, wasting precious time. There are also bonus items that give you extra points. 
Children's-> Volume 222/February '96         
Games-> Volume 221/January '96               

Koji the Frog 2.0.1           

Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit 
Can you help Koji eat his lunch? He catches insects. Watch out for the snake, car and gopher - they are out to get you.  
* Choose from 15 levels 
* Configurable controls 
* Easy keyboard control 
* Fun game for young children 
(Application by Slimyfrog Software) 
Children's-> Volume 231/November '96         
Games-> Volume 231/November '96              

Maelstrom v1.4.2              
Featured                   

Blast the asteroids in this fast paced arcade game! You are the commander of a space ship patrolling the Maelstrom Asteroid Belt. Destroy all the asteroids, shoot down enemy ships and rescue lost pilots. Astonishing graphics and sounds. 
Games-> Volume 224/April '96                 

Meat Gone Bad 2.1             

Smells rather funny 
You're in an all-out food fight in this Space Invaders-style game. Pilot a mustard bottle and shoot spoiled steaks, T-bones, meatballs and hot-dogs. The rotting foods fling legions of germs and bacteria at you. You may need napkins when you play this game.  
* Heart-pounding music 
* High score list 
* Colorful graphics 
* Play your own MOD files 
(Application by CerebraSoft) 
Children's-> Volume 232/December '96         
Games-> Volume 232/December '96              

Mortal Pongbat 1.3.3          

Mixed-up arcade action 
Take the classic game of Pong, add the following features, mix well and you get Mortal Pongbat.  
* Outrageous graphics and effects  
* Thundering sounds  
* A beam weapon to burn holes in the other guy's paddle  
* Autonomous mines bouncing around the field  
* Brightly colored pucks 
* Prizes, including invincibility, more pucks, bigger beams and fix shield * One- or two-player action 
(Application by David Hirschfield) 
Children's-> Volume 229/September '96        
Games-> Volume 229/September '96             

Munchies 1.0.6                

It's chow time! 
Help Melvin, the mouse, eat as much food as possible in this arcade game. You get bonuses for some food items, like desserts. Watch out for the forks - they are out to get you! Collect peas and shoot your enemies.  
* Mouse controlled 
* Play your own music 
* Set your own speed 
* Choose from several difficulty levels 
(Application by Michael Fan) 
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 230/October '96   
Games-> Volume 230/October '96               
Children's-> Volume 230/October '96          

Ninja Busters v1.04           

Battle in hand-to-hand combat in this martial arts fighting tournament. You are one of ten fighters. Fight by punching, kicking, throwing knives and executing special moves. Are you up to the challenge?
Games-> Volume 227/July '96                  

NinjaBoy World v1.2e          

This action-packed arcade game packs a punch! You travel through the 
land as a Ninja warrior, overcoming obstacles, defeating your enemies 
and successfully completing your mission. Run, jump, punch, kick and 
use special weapons to survive.  
Games-> Volume 228/August '96                

P'tong 1.0                    

Strategic action 
Play the classic game of Pong with a mixture of action and strategy. Success requires a little luck and a great deal of skill. Special features enhance the gameplay.  
* Multiple levels 
* Extra points for completing each level 
* Customizable controls 
(Application by Mixed Metaphor; Available for Power Mac only)  
Games-> Volume 231/November '96              

Powerball                     

Battle with your paddle 
Eliminate bricks in this updated version of Breakout. Great graphics and gameplay. Listen to the thundering soundtrack as you battle to clear each level. Different bricks take different amounts of hits. 
* Control ball sensitivity -- high, medium and low 
* Change ball speed 
* Hall of fame 
* Five levels 
* Training feature  
(Application by Macnetic Software; Requires Sound Manager 3.0) 
Games-> Volume 232/December '96              

Renegade Space Ninja v1.0     
Featured                   

Battle in hand-to-hand combat with this galactic fighting tournament. You are one of six fighters. Choose your own characters, fighting technique and secret moves. Challenge a friend or play against the computer. Are you up to the test?  
Games-> Volume 226/June '96                  

Rock Scissors Paper v1.00     

Play the ancient Babylonian game of Rock Scissors Paper. You are playing head-to-head against the EyeGuy, a bizarre alien from outer space. First you choose rock, scissors or paper - then the EyeGuy picks one. Rock smashes scissors, scissors cut paper, paper covers rock.  
Games-> Volume 226/June '96                  
Children's-> Volume 226/June '96             

ShatterBat!                   
Featured                   

Gone batty 
Shatter bats by shooting them in ShatterBat!, a stunning 3D game. Watch out for Bob -- his job is protecting the bats. He moves slow, but he's persistent. Customize game for optimum performance, including keyboard, mouse, image 
quality, texture quality, screen size and color depth.     
* High scores 
* Keyboard and or mouse control 
* 3D graphical environment 
* Six degrees of movement 
(Application by Antennahead Industries, Inc.) 
Games-> Volume 232/December '96              
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 232/December '96  

SnakeByte                     

You're a snake and you're trapped in a room. You have to eat all of the balls to get out. Every time you eat a ball you grow longer. Watch out - a bad snake and other obstacles try to stop you!  
Children's-> Volume 224/April '96            
Games-> Volume 224/April '96                 

Soldiers of the Sun 2         

Blast them! 
Rescue hostages as you defend yourself and your spacecrAft from attack in this intense arcade action game. Destroy enemy factories and trucks. This great game is difficult to master.   
* Parallax scrolling 
* 3D graphics 
* Great soundtrack 
(Application by Mixed Metaphor) 
Games-> Volume 230/October '96               

Space Debris v1.0.1           

Collect crystals in this fast-paced arcade game. Fly your saucer and collect all of the crystals on the screen before exiting to the next level. Watch out! There are mines and bad guys trying to stop you. Shoot them with your gun, or use your bombs to destroy all of the bad guys on the screen at once.  
Games-> Volume 226/June '96                  

Space Gyspy v1.0.1            

Destroy invading aliens in this Space Invaders-style game. Fight past wave after wave of aliens to sell your merchandise and make a profit. Grab powerups to get additional weapons. 
Games-> Volume 225/May '96                   
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 225/May '96       

Sphericon X v1.0              

You'll have a ball in this game! As a PoliceSphere in Sphereland, you must capture the criminals on the dreaded moon of Sphericon X.  It is a suicide mission, which is why they picked you. Shoot all the enemies on the screen (who are all spheres, of course) and grab the Spherefruit. (it increases your health and firepower). 
Games-> Volume 222/February '96              

Star Chaos 1.2                

Out of this world 
Fight your way through wave after wave of aliens in this Galaxian-style arcade game. Collect crystals for more points, lives and to skip levels.  
* Records high scores 
* Use cheat codes 
* More than 25 levels 
(Application by Richard Bannister) 
Games-> Volume 230/October '96               

Super Ships II v1.0.0         

War! Can you survive this fact-action space combat game? Choose from 20 different ships, each with their own attributes and special weapons. The first ship to survive three battles wins. Challenge a friend and play against 
the computer - or both!  
Games-> Volume 226/June '96                  

Swoop 1.0.2                   
Featured                   

Invasion! 
It's up to you to save the planet from invading aliens! Space creatures swoop down on you as they attack. Destroy them in this fast and furious arcade shoot 'em up.  
* Choose from five different weapons 
* Beautiful 3D graphics 
* Heart-pounding soundtrack 
* Extensive gameplay 
* High score list 
(Application by Ambrosia Software) 
Games-> Volume 231/November '96              
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 231/November '96  

TheZone 1.1                   

Out of this world 
Fly through space and destroy aliens in this fast-paced sci-fi arcade adventure. You're the captain of a Federation Inertial Fighter and you must rid the galaxy of alien headquarters and mother bases. When you encounter one, destroy it. Watch out! Alien ships try to stop you by shooting and crashing into your ship.  
* Beautiful 3D rendered graphics 
* Excellent gameplay 
* Thundering sound effects 
* Choose your difficulty level 
(Application by DAPPSoft) 
Games-> Volume 223/March '96                 
Latest & Greatest-> Volume 223/March '96     
New Member Volume XXI-> Games