Final Countdown
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| Publisher: Demonware | Sound: |
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| Year: 1990 | Difficulty: |
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| Genre: Unclassifiable | Lastability: |
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| Number of players: 1 | Rating: |
6/10 | |
In the year 2437, an asteroid repurposed as a space station hurtles toward Earth. Bruce Willis is unavailable, leaving you to carry out the perilous task of landing on it, infiltrating its labyrinthine complex and pressing a few buttons to avert disaster.
Your investigation will have you hacking computer terminals to activate elevators, open doors, and uncover vital information. Beware of patrolling sentry robots and security systems. You’re equipped with a limited-fuel jetpack, but no weapons—other than a few disarmed mines you’ll find here and there.
Type “help” at a terminal to display available commands (try the “F1” to “F11” keys too). A basic understanding of DOS and English seems essential if you want to make progress. Personally, I find it interesting despite its sluggish pace. Don’t expect non-stop explosions—this one’s more about exploration than action.
Part of the soundtrack was lifted straight from the movie Alien.
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