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|Magazine Reviews= [[ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)|No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)]]<br> [[ACU Issue 05 (Apr 1985)|4 stars Stars - ACU 05 (Apr 85)]]<br> [[Amstrad Action|71% - AA 001 (Oct 85)]]<br> [[Amtix|74% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)]]|Info = a.k.a. Nom de Code: MATAppeared on side B of the compilation [[10 Computer Hits 2]]<br> Appeared on side B of the compilation [[6 Computer Hits 2]]

One of the first 'almost' 3D space games: Easily playable, with '''Codename MAT''''' is a dozen or so controls for flying a ship (the Centurian) against a fleet of Myon vessels which are invading the solar system3D Space Shoot-Em-Up and Exploration game published by [[Amsoft]].

Although not on == Inlay Text ==Codename MAT - MISSION: ALIEN TERMINATION - the desperate plan to place in the mind of a par with teenager the likes combined tactical skills of all the planetary leaders in the solar system. MAT is mankind''[[Elite]]''s last hope.For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, it was playable (whose fleets are now ragged and had depleted. They have launched an ending)all-or-nothing attack,knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft. There were a few very minor bugs Only the prototype - USS Centurion - has been built, and it must be pressed into immediate service as both battle-cruiser and tactical command centre.Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the programming but these had no effect Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created.Now your mind is MAT's mind. Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the playabilitygreatest adventure of all...

== Plot Screenshots ==

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<gallery caption="= Trivia ==* When originally released for the [[ZX Spectrum]], author [[Derek Brewster]] had decided to name his game ''Invasion 2000'', however, publishers [[Micromega]] were unhappy with the name as it didn't reflect the content and made it sound like another space invaders knock-off, which the market was being flooded with at that time. Prior to settling on '''Codename MAT">Image:Codename_Mat_(Solar_Chart)''', the game was also known as ''Hank'' during the development stage.png|Solar Chart * The game was the first release for Brewster's own company [[Zeppelin Games]] when the title was re- One released at the beginning of 1988 - although mentioned in the Many Map and Instrument Screens!gaming press as being released on the CPC, this would appear to have not happened.Image:* The game did spawn a sequel in the form of ''[[Codename MAT Screenshot.png|In 3D Battle - more than a passing nod to II]]'' published by [[Star WarsDomark]] here* Codename MAT is also available on:** [http://www.worldofspectrum..<org/gallery>infoseekid.cgi?id=0001002 ZX Spectrum]

== Re-releases and Compilations Resources ===== Cover ===[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg|300px]]<br>[[File:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|300px]]<br>[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg|300px]]

=== Manual ===* Re-released by [[Zeppelin Games]] Media:Codename Mat (1988tape)(Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Manual]] {{EN}} {{PDF}}* Appeared on the following Compilations** [[10 Computer Hits 2]] Media:Codename Mat (1986Amsoft FR)(tape) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Manual]] {{FR}} {{PDF}}

== Hints & Tips =Adverts ===[[File:Amstrad Computer User840809 031.jpg|300px]]

== Trivia =Media Scan ===[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg|300px]]<br>[[File:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|300px]]<br>[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg|300px]]

*Originally released for the [[ZX Spectrum]], author [[Derek Brewster]] had decided to name his game ''Invasion 2000'', however, publishers [[Micromega]] were unhappy with the name as it didn't reflect the content and made it sound like another space invaders knock-off, which the market was being flooded with at that time. Prior to settling on '''Codename MAT''', the game was also known as ''Hank'' during the development stage.*The game was the first release for Brewster's own company [[Zeppelin Games]] when the title was re-released at the beginning of 1988.=== Reviews ===*The game spawned a sequel in the form of ''[[Codename MAT II]]ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)'' published by [[Domark]]

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