Combat Lynx

December 31, 1984 Durell Software Durell Software
Shooter Simulator
bbcmicro C64 ZXS Acorn Electron ACPC
About

This is probably the most comprehensive 'real-time' battle simulation program
ever written for a home computer. It can be played on a simple level as a
'shoot-them-up' game, or a more stealthy player can make use of the
intelligence map to locate and destroy selected targets. The most skilled
players will be able to protect their bases with mines, support forward bases
under attack with air cover and fresh troops, and also intercept and destroy
enemy vehicles (land and air) while in flight between bases. A game could
last five seconds or five hours depending on the dexterity and tactical skill
of the player.
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Release Date December 31, 1984
Developer Durell Software
Publisher Durell Software
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Warfare