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|Title:|| '''Codename MAT'''
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|Company:|| [[Amsoft]]
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|Type:|| Shoot-em-up (3D)
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|Year:|| 1984
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|No of Players:|| 1
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|Language:|| English
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== Plot ==
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'''Codename MAT by Derek Brewster'''
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Codename MAT - MISSION: ALIEN TERMINATION - the desperate plan to place in the mind of a teenager the combined tactical skills of all the planetary leaders in the solar system.  MAT is mankind's last hope.
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For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, whose fleets are now ragged and depleted.  They have launched an all-or-nothing attack, knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft.  Only the prototype - USS Centurion - has been built, and it must be pressed into immediate service as both battle-cruiser and tactical command centre.
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Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created.
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Now your mind is MAT's mind.  Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the greatest adventure of all...
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== Overview ==
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One of the first 'almost' 3D space games.
 
One of the first 'almost' 3D space games.
  
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There were a few very minor bugs in the programming but these had no effect on the playability.
 
There were a few very minor bugs in the programming but these had no effect on the playability.
  
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== Information ==
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== Reaction ==
  
 
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|Title:|| '''Codename MAT'''
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|ACU:|| Issue 01 (Aug/Sep '85)|| Page 16|| no mark
 
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|Company:|| [[Amsoft]]
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|AA:|| Issue 01 (Oct '85)|| Page 79-80|| 71%
 
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|Amtix:|| Issue 01 (Nov '85)|| Page 26|| 74%
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|Year:|| 1984
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== Manuals ==
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== Prequels/Sequels ==
  
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* [[media:Codename MAT - Loading Instructions - CPC.pdf|Loading Instructions (pdf)]]
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* 1.  Codename MAT (1984)
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* 2.  [[Codename MAT II]] (1985)
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== Compilations ==
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Appeared on [[10 Computer Hits 2]] from [[Beau Jolly]] in 1986
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== Trivia ==
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Originally released for the 48k 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 of the game 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.
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== By the Same Author ==
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* [[Haunted Hedges]] (1984)
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* [[Codename MAT II]] (1985)
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* [[Con-Quest]] (1986)
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* [[Kentilla]] (1986)
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* [[The Curse of Sherwood]] (1987)
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* [[Speed King 2]] (1987)
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* [[Mission Jupiter]] (1987)
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* [[Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager]] (1990)
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* [[World Soccer]] (1990)
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== Resources ==
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* [[media:Codename MAT - Loading Instructions - CPC.pdf|Cover Scan & Loading Instructions (pdf)]]
  
 
* [[media:Codename MAT - Manual - CPC.pdf|Codename Mat, manual (pdf)]]
 
* [[media:Codename MAT - Manual - CPC.pdf|Codename Mat, manual (pdf)]]
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* [http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=587 CPC game base from phenixinformatique]
 
* [http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=587 CPC game base from phenixinformatique]
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* [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0001002 Codename MAT at World of Spectrum]
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[[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1984]] [[Category:Game Manual]]
 
[[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1984]] [[Category:Game Manual]]

Revision as of 08:58, 26 October 2009

Title: Codename MAT
Company: Amsoft
Type: Shoot-em-up (3D)
Year: 1984
No of Players: 1
Language: English

Plot

Codename MAT by Derek Brewster

Codename MAT - MISSION: ALIEN TERMINATION - the desperate plan to place in the mind of a teenager the combined tactical skills of all the planetary leaders in the solar system. MAT is mankind's last hope.

For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, whose fleets are now ragged and depleted. They have launched an all-or-nothing attack, knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft. 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 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 greatest adventure of all...

Overview

One of the first 'almost' 3D space games.

Easily playable, with a dozen or so controls for flying a ship (the Centurian) against a fleet of Myon vessels (3 Types) which are invading the solar system.

Although not on a par with the likes of Elite, it was playable (and had an ending).

There were a few very minor bugs in the programming but these had no effect on the playability.

Reaction

ACU: Issue 01 (Aug/Sep '85) Page 16 no mark
AA: Issue 01 (Oct '85) Page 79-80 71%
Amtix: Issue 01 (Nov '85) Page 26 74%

Prequels/Sequels

Compilations

Appeared on 10 Computer Hits 2 from Beau Jolly in 1986

Trivia

Originally released for the 48k 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 of the game 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.

By the Same Author


Resources

Links

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