Z.A.R.

January 1, 1998 Maddox Games Nightdive Studios
Shooter
Linux PC DOS
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In 2097, the mining of minerals and other natural resources is completely automated and controlled by supercomputers. The planets that are mined for 'Iberium', an essential mineral to control pollution on Earth, are called Z.A.R.; Zones for Artificial Resources.
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Release Date January 1, 1998
Developer Maddox Games
Publisher Nightdive Studios
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Science fiction
Z.A.R.

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