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Patchorus
07-11-2008, 09:09 AM
The game im looking for, gonna try to explain it as best i can.
I used to play it from a generic shareware CD I got hands on in mid 90's. I wouldnt be surprised if its very rare and not particulary heard of, but im gonna try my luck because i reeaally wanna play it again. :)

The interface and playstyle of the game was very similar to master of orion if im not mistaken, but much much simpler. if i remember it correctly you basicly had a square map of space with many planets(not sure, but i think you could choose the number of planets and enemies) that you could "colonize" which gave you materials, that you could use to research improvements to your weapons and shields, and ofcourse build your armada of ships that you used to blow out your competition.

When the battles occured a new window popped up where you could se the battle taking place your ships on one side and the enemies ships on the other side, with lazers and missiles flowing between them.


Now. if you have any clue whatsoever what game this could be. Please let me know, ive been looking for this for a few years now :(
For some reason the name "defcon" keeps popping up in my head, but ive had no luck finding such game searching that on google and wiki. As i have no clue i could be totally wrong with the name :omg:

dosraider
07-11-2008, 10:37 AM
There is a Defcon 5 (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/defcon-5) but that doesn't fit your description.

Take a look at the 4x games (http://www.mobygames.com/game-group/4x-games) on mobys, maybe it's there somewhere ....

Patchorus
08-11-2008, 05:27 AM
hm. cant find what im looking for according to the weak images from my mind.
Its probarly out there somewere, but i will admit my defeat for now and take up my search some other time.
Thanks for the link though, it did reveal a few other titles to me :)

The Coop
08-11-2008, 06:56 AM
Makes me think of Starflight in some ways, and Armada 2525 in others.

fjj
08-11-2008, 11:27 PM
Fragile Alegiance (http://www.mobygames.com/game/fragile-allegiance) is MOO-like.

Gambit
09-11-2008, 04:15 AM
Sounds like maybe you're looking for "Space Empires?" I played some SE3 back in the 90s... Malfador's put out new versions since then; I think they're up to 5 now.

http://www.malfador.com

_r.u.s.s.
09-11-2008, 10:36 AM
Sounds like maybe you're looking for "Space Empires?" I played some SE3 back in the 90s... Malfador's put out new versions since then; I think they're up to 5 now.

http://www.malfador.com

wow, anybody who designed this website went crazy with frames

RRS
10-11-2008, 04:07 PM
For me it sounds like Stars! (http://www.mobygames.com/game/stars)

zaphod_x86
18-01-2009, 07:50 AM
Could be Spaceward Ho! (http://www.mobygames.com/game/win3x/spaceward-ho)

esgmaster
18-01-2009, 10:55 PM
The disc might be "GCW Games & More" because the game sounds like "Stelcon" (not sure of the spelling.) or it might be "Stelcon 3"

Eagle of Fire
18-01-2009, 11:01 PM
It does sound a lot like STARS!...

Oskatat
26-10-2009, 10:06 AM
except for the research it sounds somewhat like stellar conflict (havnt found that game anywhere yet), maybe its a sequal?

hunvagy
26-10-2009, 11:50 AM
This is a long shot but.. Imperium Galactica comes to mind. It did have videos during the battle :) Also it's predecessor Reunion.

Dragom
30-10-2009, 10:46 PM
Reach for the Stars: The Conquest of the Galaxy ???:wondering:

Saccade
31-10-2009, 01:16 AM
Space rockets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=appMDzLeT_Q&feature=related) rule :rocks:

I don't know what this is, but if you have a joystick (go and get an analogue one, if you don't) and get Wing Commander, Privateer and X-Wing/Tie Fighter.

They are the only games you need for space battle action.

For a more strategic space battle (dont play Sins - it's a bit dull) you have to play Space Rogue and Elite.
If you've never played them, go and take 24 hours of hard-core space adventure pennance, my boy!!! For thou hast err'd most greatly in the eyes of the omnipotent and space-pirate Cheat-code, Commander Jameson!

Oskatat
03-11-2009, 08:04 AM
this is not a "what game do you suggest for me" thread, but a "what was that game again" thread

Saccade
03-11-2009, 05:00 PM
this is not a "what game do you suggest for me" thread, but a "what was that game again" thread

REALLY?!

:doh:
How stupid of me to suggest a few similar games to someone while I look for the one they're after...

I stand corrected by your absolute knowledge of "How Things Should Be".

ysorian
06-11-2009, 08:29 PM
This is prob no help but it sounds like star control? but i dont know if it was ever warez?

ok, just read the description again, im wasting ur time, lol