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3DO Games: Decathlon
1996
3DO Games: Decathlon
1996
As you would expect, all ten events are represented in 3DO's Decathlon: 100-meter dash, 400-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1500-meter run. Each event has smooth motion-capture graphics, and most have configurable camera angles.Amok
1996
Total Football Management
1996
Total Football Management is a soccer manager game, putting the player in charge of a football club where the player makes decisions on what players to buy, stadium improvements, tactics, training and shares.ZPC
1996
ZPC
1996
Famous for its art design by Aidan Hughes of KMFDM album-cover fame, ZPC is a first person shooter using the Marathon 2 engine. The plot of the game involves the player, a messiah-like figure, bringing down a totalitarian dictatorship.Mario Teaches Typing 2
1996
Mario Teaches Typing 2 is the sequel to Mario Teaches Typing. It includes several new features, including a certificate of achievement, a keyboard that is color-coded for easy reference, an on-screen keyboard, specially customizable lesson plans, and new levels. Additionally, Mario's face also makes small talk with the player throughout the levels. Many of Mario's face's antics in this game are cultural references. This is also the last educational Mario game to be released.Blazing Dragons
1996
Blazing Dragons
1996
A video game based on the television series was created for the Sega Saturn and PlayStation consoles. In a twist on the legend of King Arthur, the player controls Flicker, who lives in Camelhot castle and is in love with Princess Flame, but is not eligible to ask for her hand in marriage because he is not a knight. However, the King has announced a dragon tournament, where the winner will not only win the princess but also become the new king. As a young Flicker, the player must collect various objects and interact with an eccentric cast of dragon and human characters in order to solve puzzles. The player's overall quest is to become a dragon knight to compete in the grand tournament and win the heart of Princess Flame. However, the player discovers an evil human plot to take over the kingdom by kidnapping the princess. As is the case with many other graphic adventure games, the player can never die in the game or reach a point in the game where a puzzle cannot be solved. The humour in the game is heavily influen3D Baseball
1996
3D Baseball
1996
Crystal Dynamics presents the most realistic baseball video game ever published. Real Motion Control 3D technology serves up incredibly life-like 3D polygonal models that bit, pitch, and hit like real players.2Xtreme
1996
2Xtreme
1996
star 3Snowboard in Japan, In-line skate in Las Vegas, Mountain Bike in Africa, and Skateboard in Los Angeles. All new points system allows you to compete in a season & earn points based on your finish, special moves and knockdowns. 4 Types of "Power-ups" and 10 different characters gives you the chance to become an Xtreme champion. Pull off awesome maneuvers like backside rail grabs and ollie-airs on the Skateboard & Carves, 360's and Japan's on the Snowboard. Kick and punch your way to the finish! Compete in a season on 12 intensely insane courses. Two player split screen racing, 4 levels of difficulty and create your own Player make 2Xtreme a rush!NBA Jam Extreme
1996
NBA Jam Extreme
1996
NBA Jam Extreme features many of the top players from the 1996–97 NBA season. Rosters accurate as of September 11, 1996, with some notable omissions. Chief among them were Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal. Jordan and O'Neal had contracts with Electronic Arts that resulted in the Jordan game Chaos in the Windy City and O'Neal appearing in Shaq-Fu and the NBA Live games. Barkley had signed a deal with Accolade to appear in its Barkley Shut Up and Jam! games.Hunter Hunted
1996
Hunter Hunted
1996
Hunter Hunted is a side-scrolling action computer game developed by Sierra Entertainment and published on October 31, 1996. The player controls a humanoid creature (either a muscular human called Jake or a minotaur-like creature named Garathe Den) who fights enemies, completes objectives, and tries to find the hidden exit in each level. Of the two, Garathe possesses superior strength and stamina, while Jake can take advantage of more sophisticated weaponry.Grid Runner
1996
Grid Runner
1996
star 6Grid Runner is a futuristic version of "tag." On offense, your objective is to capture the flags around the levels without being tagged or killed. On defense, your main objective is to tag the other player (either the computer or a friend in two-player mode) before he or she collects all the flags. In each level you will find different colored balls that will help you defeat your enemies. For example, the green balls increase your speed, red increases your magic, and blue increases your agility. The more power-ups you collect, the more efficient you become. You can also use and collect magic points. Collecting magic points allows you to do one of six things: build a temporary bridge, drop explosives behind you, slow down your opponent, fire a weapon (which can be upgraded or traded), temporarily boost your speed, or teleport out of danger.Iron & Blood: Warriors of Ravenloft
1996
star 4In IRON & BLOOD: Warriors of Ravenloft, you and your party are trying to pass through the realm of Ravenloft. However, you are caught in the conflict between Strahd von Zarovich and Lord Soth. In order to escape Ravenloft and continue on your way, you must fight the most malicious and evil monsters in all the land. Choose from any of the 16 playable characters including warriors, mages, elves, and other classes to lead the fight. With over 250 moves and combos, there is plenty ADVANCED DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS action.NBA Live 97
1996
NBA Live 97
1996
star 7.9NBA Live 97 is a basketball game with an emphasis on realism. You can choose from all of the NBA teams, create a team with players you create yourself, or choose a team formed by the All-Star players of the east or West coasts. When you create a player yourself you can customize the player to a high degree. There are over 60 offensive and 10 defensive set-ups. Match options include an exhibition match, a whole season or the playoffs.Lords of the Realm II
1996
star 8The lands of England and Wales are ruled by powerful feudal nobles who cruelly oppress the people. They all have their eyes on the English throne, and they’re willing to do anything to seize it. The people cry out for a leader who can unite them: A leader worthy of a kingdom. Advancing the series’ trademark template of turn-based and real-time strategy,The Adventures of Lomax
1996
star 7Lomax is in way over his head. Evil Ed has nabbed his pals and tricked them into doing diabolical deeds. Only Lomax has the power to break the sinister hex! Leap into action with Lomax as he battles Ed's evildoers and travels through bizarre lands in this fast and frantic thriller!Twisted Metal 2
1996
Twisted Metal 2
1996
star 7.4Twisted Metal 2 is a vehicular combat game released in 1996 for the PlayStation and PC. Players choose from a roster of armed vehicles to battle in destructive arenas across global locations. Each character has a unique backstory and special weapon. The gameplay emphasizes fast-paced action and environmental hazards. It is the second installment in the Twisted Metal series and is built on the formula of its predecessor with expanded content, such as vehicle-common advanced moves. These moves allow players to press button combinations in order to perform special rechargeable maneuvers such as cloak, shield, and a napalm blast.Ace Ventura
1996
Ace Ventura
1996
star 7.4Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a world where people actually paid you to hang out with beautiful women and rescue kidnapped animals? Where ugly tropical shirts were still in fashion? Where obnoxious behavior was admired and even rewarded? Well, my jungle friends, there is. It’s the word of Ace Ventura, and only a loo-OOO-ooo-ooo-ser would NOT go in there.Killing Time
1996
Killing Time
1996
star 7.1A sophisticated shooter laced with gallows humor. Killing Time is no shallow grave. Its depth is well-conceived. Puzzle solving and strategic thinking are placed at a premium.Deadly Tide
1996
Deadly Tide
1996
Deadly Tide is a pre-rendered shooter in which the player gets to control a deadly new undersea vehicle. The basic plot behind the game is that the aliens have arrived on Earth, and they are not friendly. They take up residence in the oceans of Earth, and begin to launch attacks on shipping. Plus, they are also slowly raising the level of the oceans, trying to flood humans from the planet. Your mission is to stop them. The game is split up into a number of stages, taking place in various locations, the ultimate aim being to make your way through to the end of that level in once piece. There are many cutscenes that advance the story.The Neverhood
1996
The Neverhood
1996
star 8.4The game follows the adventure of a claymation character named Klaymen as he discovers his origins and his purpose in a world made entirely out of clay.
