Product description Complete in original big box .com In the past, dreams of an international space station have often been destroyed by the red tape of politics. After failed attempts by Russia and the United States, a multinational consortium of science agencies concluded that a space station could be built efficiently with the group effort of member nations. However, they needed a multinational, neutral organization with space experience and a drive to finish the work on its own. They selected a corporation. They selected you. In Red Storm's new strategy RPG, Shadow Watch, you lead a crack team of operatives trying to uncover a plot to stop humanity's advancement to the stars. As chief of the corporation's security team, you track and interrogate more than a dozen unique contacts in exotic locales like Rio de Janeiro and Hong Kong. How you question them changes the plot, so ask carefully. When you have the answers you need, launch covert missions, using your team to rescue hostages, plant surveillance devices, raze buildings, and assault enemy strongholds. You'll have to use your wits on and off the battlefield to win. This isn't a battle to save the world; it's a battle to save every world.
J**S
A One of a Kind...
This is the only game of it's kind out there. It reminds me a bit of the old 16 color games that were popular in the early days of the Amiga and Commodore 128 personal computers. This game has great audio, and the graphics, believe it or not, were all hand drawn! People compare this to playing a game in a comic book, which is partially true.The interface is much like that used in X-Com and some other turn based strategy games. They have perfected the system for use with this game, and it works flawlessly. I did, however find a minute flaw. After you complete a mission and receive an experience point to 'train' a character in a skill. If you skip the training, thinking you can come back later and pick something, your out of luck. Once you leave the screen, the point is no longer usable. Oh well. You'll only make that mistake once!If you're a computer geek, and enjoy those 'old' games that you used to play, like Police Quest, Space Quest and the like, you'll love this because it has the same look and feel, but a better interface!
A**Y
Fun and engaging
This is somewhat old tactical turn-based game. If you are seeking a fast-paced game with nice graphics, this game is not for you. But if you enjoy games that require strategy and tactics, this is a good game that stands the test of time in my opinion.You control an anti-terrorism group through a few campaigns. There are 8 types of missions, like rescue, eliminate, or steal. The campaigns are randomized, enabling you to play differently each time you attempt one. In each mission you select a number of members out of the 6 members available. Each squad member is totally unique is abilities, and you will get a lot of fun mixing and matching the perfect team for a mission. There is also an experience system that lets characters 'level-up', after which you can choose to enhance their skills which are also unique to each character. The game can be quite difficult sometimes, forcing you to play like a true squad leader.
R**K
Does not run on xp
My computer exceeds all system requirements, and this program will not run on windows XP, even when switched to win95 or win98 mode.
M**S
Living in a comic book!
If you remember Gogol 13, then you will love this game. Mystery, political intrigue, it's all here. This game also has somewhat of an RPG element, as each member of the team gains new skills. This game isn't as intense as X-Com, but it's very hard because the player has to plan very carefully. You're not commanding a battalion of soldiers. You're leading a group of specialists. Each character specializes in a very important skill, and you're going to need every single character alive. To do that, you have to strategize, avoid detection, cover, figure lines of sight, keep track of movement points, and watch accuracy ratings. And if a character gets hit, you can kiss him or her goodbye because he or she's not getting up unless another character nails the attacker. If you're a relaxed type of gamer who doesn't care about a lack of intensity, then this game is sure to please.
K**G
Great style of gaming returned ....
Once upon a time we've been playing U.F.O. series (apocalypse not included) hundereds of hours. Now turn based gaming is back with Shadow Watch with a great story (i've finished 4 times and with 4 different story! ), with great skill improvements (60 different skills! ), with great sound effects and musics (You will be excited when music begins in Brazil, i am sure!), with good grafics (Simple comic style, but just use Maya's Martial art skill and see how it looks ! ). Buy it and cancel all of your rendez-vous! Not recommended for people who have girlfriend or boyfriend! :) Enjoy!
A**R
EGA and the early 90s
I should say late 80s, but whatever. So, I played the demo of Shadow Watch - and I must say, if you you're my age (age undisclosed), and remember the really great games of the late 80s - early 90s... then you will absolutely LOVE Shadow Watch. The game is very reminescent of Rise Of The Dragon... 16 colors. Turn based. But visually very well done. Stylish and so on... anyway, if you are reading this, and considering the game - then BUY IT! ;)
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