ANNOUNCEMENT
SPECIAL FORCES
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(C) STEP CREATIVE GROUP, 1995
Today we announce another game being developed by our creative team. We believe this will be a pleasant surprise for fans of military strategy games like "LASER SQUAD".
Introducing the authors:
Idea, script: Yuri Matveev
Codes: Fanatic Stas
Graphics: Dmitry Usmanov
For a long time, we were analyzing the extremely popular game "LASER SQUAD", trying to create a level editor, and making attempts to improve the game as a whole. At some point, after the already tiresome research of the brilliant "LASER SQUAD", the Idea was born, what do you think it was? Well, of course - to write our own, original game.
So, "SPECIAL FORCES" is a strategy game. The action takes place in the future. You are entrusted with the command of a combat special forces unit. You have at your disposal a squad of eight space marines who have undergone special training at one of the bases of the Interplanetary Terrorism Combat Administration.
The group's tasks include the elimination of dangerous terrorist groups, as well as alien aggressors, rebellious cyborgs, and other creatures that pose an exceptional threat to mankind.
Those who love games like "LASER SQUAD", "REBEL STAR" know the basic, so to speak, chess principle of these games. The game "SPECIAL FORCES" retains this principle. The main difference is that when you switch to controlling a character (one of the eight available soldiers), you see everything through his eyes.
Work is in full swing, and it's hard to say what the final product will be like. The game will include several mission scenarios, and a demo version, if it appears, will be published in our magazine. The game is also planned to introduce elements of non-deterministic (viral) games, but for now, we won't reveal all the secrets. We will keep you updated on the progress in the pages of the magazine.
And finally, another novelty that has appeared on the Russian software market. We will talk about the game "UFO. ENEMY UNKNOWN". The prototype is the game "UFO. ENEMY UNKNOWN", created by MICROPROSE for IBM-compatible machines. We present to you the author's description of this interesting program.
Contents of the publication: Spectrofon #13
- Expertise - Андрей Бусыгин
Guide for piloting, finding graphite rods, completing reactor tasks under radiation threat. Tips for city exploration, saving strategies included. Achieving success awards player with corporation bonus.
- Debut - Андрей Школьников
Discussion of the game 'Worm in Paradise' by Level 9, its complex gameplay, and narrative intricacies. Exploration of the 'Silicon Dreams' series and protagonist Kim Kimberly's adventures. Insights into game mechanics and thematic elements.
- Assault - Василий Смирнов
Analysis of game 'HIJACK' with strategies and codes for success, shared by player Vasiliy Smirnov from Kirov. Key to advancing in the game is acquiring codes for opening doors and accessing transport. Exploration of the relationship between different codes and game progressions.
- Exam
Summary of the game contest 'THEY STOLE A MILLION' in Spectrofon #13. Detailed answers from reader Anton Igoshin. Gratitude to participants and encouragement for future contests.
- Premiere
Release of a new version of the logical game 'COLOR LINES' by Moscow's Grepan brothers, featured in Spectrofon #13 with an additional demo reel.
- Review
Review of simulation and sports games for ZX Spectrum, including 'F-19 Stealth Fighter', 'Carrier Command', 'Dizzy 7', 'Hudson Hawk', and 'Magic Johnson's Basketball'. Highlights features, graphics, and gameplay elements.
- Review - Вячеслав Медноногов
Description of the game 'UFO: Enemy Unknown' by Vyacheslav Mednonogov, detailing the storyline of alien invasions in 1997 and gameplay mechanics.
- Overview
Announcement of the 'SPECIAL FORCES' game by Step Creative Group, inspired by 'LASER SQUAD'. Players command a team of space marines against various threats. The article also mentions a new game, 'UFO: ENEMY UNKNOWN'.
- Bits from the World
The article discusses tactics and strategies in the game Elite, focusing on cargo management, achieving ranks, and exploiting game mechanics. Authors share experiences with item limits, cargo extensions, and combat techniques. Interesting insights on using Alien Items and technical lasers are presented.
- System - Matthias
Comprehensive guide on using SOUND TRACKER for ZX-Spectrum, covering features and functionalities like pattern management and sound editing.
- Advertisement
The advertisement section of Spectrofon #13 provides contact information for purchasing the magazine, promoting collaboration opportunities for program developers, and offering various Spectrum-related products and services.
