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Popularity:
#3 in Real-Time Strategy Games (out of 222 products)
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Downloads:
854,916
- Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
February 17, 2005
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Publisher's description of Scorched3D 38.1b
From Scorched3D:Scorched3D is a game-based loosely on the classic DOS game Scorched Earth. Scorched3D adds, among other new features, a 3D island environment and LAN and Internet play. Scorched 3D is available for both Microsoft Windows and Unix (Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, Solaris etc.) operating systems. Version 38.1 adds new features, such as player decals (both in game and for player stats), better computer ais, a one step installer (no temp directory used), and less lag.
Editor's review of Scorched3D 38.1b
5.0 stars
- "Look out for the baby nuke!"
This venerable artillery-style slug-match gets a 3D update with Scorched3D, an addictive and nicely rendered turn-based game. Installation runs smoothly, letting you quickly get to the action. The main interface screen works as a launchpad where you can choose which type of game you want to play, from single- to multiplayer. It also lets you run the game as a server, hosting a game. With a couple more screens, you can actually start playing, an issue that could be resolved with better integration in the launch interface. Just before starting a game, you get to choose an avatar, and Scorched3D comes with everything from a World War II howitzer to Kenny from South Park.
Initially, the interface can be very confusing, as the mouse only controls camera angles. You will need to refer to the documentation to learn which keys to press to destroy the other players. Unfortunately, the documentation exists outside the game as text files. However, once you learn the commands, the joy of lobbing missiles at other players by choosing elevation, power, and rotation makes the game hard to put down. The graphics are amazing for a free game with a relatively small download. Camera angles include a follow-the-projectile shot worthy of movie special effects. Scorched3D offers good variety in the types of projectiles you can lob and in defensive measures that can be deployed. Also, player turns can be set to occur simultaneously, relieving the annoyance of having to wait for your turn. Although it lacks inline help and onscreen controls, Scorched3D is hugely fun.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Scorched3D 38.1b
"Excellent, Free, Addictive Gameplay!"
Pros: This Product Is Brill , It Is free and fun. For all ages it is just like worms armageddon and worms blast but with a wide range of tanks instead of worms , you can choose from loads of weapons to destroy ur opponent , u can practice, play single player, choose either a star wars bot or a cartoon bot and play on average 3d - nintendo 64 style graphics, it also has multiplayer and even online play for just a 3 minute download (for dsl that is ) Great Game and well worth downloading for some good fun for the whole family! :)
Cons: not much bad to say about it as long as you read the instrudtions provided first u should be fine because theres a lot of controls. also gaming can get a bit repetetive but when u start to get bored try online!
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Scorched3D 38.1b
"Additictive? This should be illegal!"
Pros: Great sounds, graphics and 'reality-juiced'. Shows what programmers are capable of ... and it's free! My productivity has plummeted ... I'll be fired ... my wife will can me ... awesome re-make!
Cons: Missing on-screen help.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Scorched3D 38.1b
"New features make this game awesome!!!"
Pros: The new weapons added in apoc mode make this a must have game. I was impressed with version 37.2, but this one is even better. There are better tanks to choose from, more land layouts, and awesome weapons. This is the best scorched earth yet.
Cons: Sometimes the land flashes black, while playing, and this is kind of annoying. Overall, this game is kick-ass.
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