JauntTrooper - Mission: Thunderbolt
In this game, you play a rebel freedom fighter who must find a working prototype of an Anti-Matter Bomb, which can be used to dispel the aliens that have conquered the post-nuclear-war Earth. As with other Roguelikes, you control the fighter from the bird's eye view as he moves around the vast gameworld, fighting hostile animals and aliens in his path. JMT boasts crisp VGA graphics and sounds, something that will please Roguelike fans even though they are certainly not "must have" ingredients for this genre (after all, ADOM and NetHack have captivated scores of gamers with only ASCII 'graphics').
So how does JMT fare in the gameplay department - the most important in all Roguelike games? Roguelike fans will be pleasantly surprised with the true freedom the game gives you, as well as the wonderfully expansive command list and truly interactive environment. Need a door where there isn't one? Bash a hole in the wall. Can't find the stairs to the next level? Cut a hole in the floor. While you are exploring the high-tech bunker, monsters will move about, attack each other, and track you down. There is an impressive variety of high-tech devices in the game, hidden areas, and a huge range of inventory items. If you enjoy Roguelike games or just sci-fi RPGs in general, Mission: Thunderbolt is one of the best there is. Two thumbs up, way up! If you like the game, be sure to check out the Mac-only sequel Mission: Firestorm on this site as well.
Average Rating: | 8.64 [62 votes] |
Genre: | RPG |
Designer: | David Scheifler |
Developer: | MegaCorp International |
Publisher: | MegaCorp International |
Year: | 1994 |
Software Copyright: | David Scheifler |
Theme: | Apocalypse Now, Shareware |
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More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | Windows 3.1 |
If you like this game, try: | JauntTrooper - Mission: Firestorm, Oubliette, Ragnarok |
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Technical Notes: | Unzip with subdirectories intact and run INSTALL from DISK1. Copy protection answers are included in README.NFO file. The game runs on Windows 95 and above. |
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