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11-09-07, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Crewman

They also did Grand Prix, Grand Prix 2 and Grand Prix 3 which were fantastic (I Know they weren't subsims but still a great show of what Microprose were brilliant at. Simulation)

And also GP500, still the king of motorbike racing simulations

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nikimcbee · 11-11-07, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Vlad

Never got to play TF: 1942 either. Did play SSI's 'Great Naval Battles' series some, though. Those had lots of detail, but serious interface problems. MPS was always good about making an 'open' game, and wish I'd got to try their surface warfare on for size.

I love this series. I only played GNB 2, Solomons campaign

. I could never win as the Japanese, but I had some great wins as the US.

HunterICX · 11-12-07, 06:17 AM

one of the very first race sims I played in those good old days:

Formula 1 Grand Prix

Bubblehead Nuke · 11-14-07, 11:07 PM

I loved the old Microprose games. I managed to save them almost all the ones I purchased and I still play them from time to time on my Amiga emulator.

There is something to be said for great gameplay. They graphics are rather basic by todays standards, but you really got hooked on the playability.

I with they made game like that still. It is all eye candy now

Reaves · 11-15-07, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

one of the very first race sims I played in those good old days:

Formula 1 Grand Prix

I definately had that game, I used to love racing games but haven't really found anything that excites me recently.

I'll always remember Microprose for bringing out so many good games. Especially with sims, great brand. I can remember how the Microprose was written when the games started up, good times.

nikimcbee · 11-30-07, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Vlad

Never got to play TF: 1942 either. Did play SSI's 'Great Naval Battles' series some, though. Those had lots of detail, but serious interface problems. MPS was always good about making an 'open' game, and wish I'd got to try their surface warfare on for size.

I'd love to try the other GNB. The one with the Bismarck would be nice to try.

nikimcbee · 12-01-07, 03:23 AM

Does anybody have any screen shots of Silent Service?:hmm:

NefariousKoel · 12-02-07, 12:42 AM

I had Silent Service, Gunship, Pirates!, F-19 Stealth Fighter, Red Storm Rising, Airborne Ranger, F-15 and probably a couple more I forgot about on the C64. I played the hell outta all of them.

nikimcbee · 12-04-07, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NefariousKoel

I had Silent Service, Gunship, Pirates!, F-19 Stealth Fighter, Red Storm Rising, Airborne Ranger, F-15 and probably a couple more I forgot about on the C64. I played the hell outta all of them.

I loved F-15! The triangle jets! :rotfl: Still, pretty cool for its time.

Overkill · 12-07-07, 09:24 AM

TF1942, Pacific Air War, European Air War, B17 I & II, Silent Service I & II, Gunship & Gunship 2000, Pirates!, F-19 Stealth Fighter, Red Storm Rising, Airborne Ranger, F-15 Strike Eagle I & II and I'm sure a few more I'm forget'n. Those were the days!

As Torplexed was point'n out the night battles were awsome in TF1942. The campain and mission generator made the game. I'd love to see a modern version of TF1942. Maybe use the SHIV engine? :hmm: Or if someone could make a mission editor or random generator for Battlestations Midway. I'm not sure why Eidos didn't do that...it really limits the replay value of the game.

nikimcbee · 12-07-07, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Overkill

TF1942, Pacific Air War, European Air War, B17 I & II, Silent Service I & II, Gunship & Gunship 2000, Pirates!, F-19 Stealth Fighter, Red Storm Rising, Airborne Ranger, F-15 Strike Eagle I & II and I'm sure a few more I'm forget'n. Those were the days!

As Torplexed was point'n out the night battles were awsome in TF1942. The campain and mission generator made the game. I'd love to see a modern version of TF1942. Maybe use the SHIV engine? :hmm: Or if someone could make a mission editor or random generator for Battlestations Midway. I'm not sure why Eidos didn't do that...it really limits the replay value of the game.

D'oh, I'm pretty sure I never played TF1942. Are there anymore screen shots of it? It sounds like it was pretty close to Great Naval Battles 2.

nikimcbee · 12-07-07, 11:38 PM

I'll look around for some shots of GNB2.

NEON DEON · 12-22-07, 08:07 PM

Did anyone ever play Darklands an RPG by Microprose. I still play it now.

It is set in 15th century Germany.

nikimcbee · 12-23-07, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NEON DEON

Did anyone ever play Darklands an RPG by Microprose. I still play it now.

It is set in 15th century Germany.

I never saw that one.

NEON DEON · 12-23-07, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

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Originally Posted by NEON DEON

Did anyone ever play Darklands an RPG by Microprose. I still play it now.

It is set in 15th century Germany.

I never saw that one.

This is a good page for the game:

http://www.darklands.net/dl_main.html

Yahoo groups has a Darklands group here:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/darklands/

11-12-07, 06:17 AM	#18
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12-01-07, 03:23 AM	#22
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Does anybody have any screen shots of Silent Service?:hmm: __________________

12-02-07, 12:42 AM	#23
NefariousKoel Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: No-good Missouri scum Posts: 1,223 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I had Silent Service, Gunship, Pirates!, F-19 Stealth Fighter, Red Storm Rising, Airborne Ranger, F-15 and probably a couple more I forgot about on the C64. I played the hell outta all of them. __________________ "When Gary told me he had found Jesus, I thought, Yahoo! We're rich! But it turned out to be something different." - Jack Handey

12-07-07, 09:24 AM	#25
Overkill Frogman Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 302 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	TF1942, Pacific Air War, European Air War, B17 I & II, Silent Service I & II, Gunship & Gunship 2000, Pirates!, F-19 Stealth Fighter, Red Storm Rising, Airborne Ranger, F-15 Strike Eagle I & II and I'm sure a few more I'm forget'n. Those were the days! As Torplexed was point'n out the night battles were awsome in TF1942. The campain and mission generator made the game. I'd love to see a modern version of TF1942. Maybe use the SHIV engine? :hmm: Or if someone could make a mission editor or random generator for Battlestations Midway. I'm not sure why Eidos didn't do that...it really limits the replay value of the game. __________________

12-07-07, 11:38 PM	#27
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I'll look around for some shots of GNB2. __________________

11-14-07, 11:07 PM	#19
Bubblehead Nuke XO Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 435 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I loved the old Microprose games. I managed to save them almost all the ones I purchased and I still play them from time to time on my Amiga emulator. There is something to be said for great gameplay. They graphics are rather basic by todays standards, but you really got hooked on the playability. I with they made game like that still. It is all eye candy now

12-22-07, 08:07 PM	#28
NEON DEON Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 5	Did anyone ever play Darklands an RPG by Microprose. I still play it now. It is set in 15th century Germany. __________________ Diesel Boats Forever!