Captain Quazar
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| Developer(s) | Cyclone Studios, 3DO |
| Publisher(s) | 3DO |
| Platform(s) | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Microsoft Windows |
| Release date(s) | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer: February 1996 PC: 1997 |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer (co-op) |
| Distribution | CD-ROM |
Captain Quazar is a science fiction third-person action game by developer Cyclone Studios, first published in 1996 by 3DO. Though initially released as an exclusive for 3DO's Interactive Multiplayer console, after the system was discontinued, Captain Quazar was ported to the Windows 95 PC platform in 1997 (a route followed by many other 3DO console titles).
Overview
The game is a tongue-in-cheek science fiction adventure. The player controls the titular character Captain Quazar—a not-too-bright, futuristic, Rambo-style law enforcement officer—as he crosses the galaxy on missions for his irate police chief.
Gameplay
The player controls the titular character of Captain Quazar from a third-person, isometric view. The player is able to utilize a variety of futuristic and fantastical guns, missiles, and bombs. Different weapons can be picked up or bought at the beginning, and at certain places within each level. Enemies can also occasionally be interrogated for information, which can open up secret levels and items. The game only allows the player to save at the beginning of each level.
This game will not run on modern operating systems, post Windows 95, unless compatibility mode is toggled for post Windows 95 operating systems.
Reception
The four reviewers of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the 3DO version an 8.125 average, applauding the high level of action, cartoonish and humorous graphics, compelling cinemas, and the enormous levels. However, they complained of difficulty with the aiming.[1]
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References
- ↑ "Captain Quazar Review". Electronic Gaming Monthly (78) (EGM Media, LLC). January 1996. p. 44.