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The October 2001 Charts
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The end of October and as usual there has been a turn around in the charts. The excellent Tropico has slipped behind pre-orders for Age of Empires 2 which shows what a strong title it is.
The Green Berets continues it's strong sales and is the unsung hero of the second half of 2001. Just goes to show game designers that taking a chance with a little originality can be rewarding.
The Sims is still showing the others how it's done after more than a year in the charts; quality will always tell!
Both the sequel Baldurs Gate 2 Shadows of Amn and Alien vs Predator have just been released in time to make a good showing in October's charts.
Another surprisingly strong title is Alice which again points to gamers looking for a little originality in their Mac games.
After a quiet summer Cro-Mag Rally has sparked into life with a strong showing this month. But it is a great game for the family, so no one should be surprised.
The new footie season has sparked interest in the new version of Champ Manager Season 01/02, which is to be released on 16th November.
Tony Hawks Pro Skater is also finally getting some recognition for the excellent game that it is.
We have seen a resurgence of interest in Carmageddon II which is great fun for adults - splattering pedestrians and driving all kinds of outlandish vehicles. It's excellent price is obviously driving sales even though it is CDROM only (no manual or box). Still there are loads of Carmageddon II sites on the Internet with full instructions and game guides available.
Finally, a quiet debut for Knights and Merchants; its performance no doubt affected by the imminent release of Age of Empires 2 and the strong sales of Tropico.
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| Top 20 Games
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1, Age of Empires 2 Gold Edition (due 11/01)
The sequel to Age of Empires. One of the classic real-time strategy games on any computer format. Coming to the Mac in Autumn 2001.
2, Tropico
Graphically stunning strategy game flavoured with Latin American political intrigue. Uses the excellent Railroad Tycoon II, 3rd person, 45 degree rotated perspective landscape engine. With so many game options, the replayability value is tremendous; no two games will be alike. Over 85 unique structures. Keep the populace, the capitalists, the church, the miltary, the Americans and the Russians happy... oh and stay alive!
3, The Sims
Build, design and furnish dwellings; populate with Sims, guide their careers, help them make friends, and find romance. Fast becoming THE game to have. MacFormat 90%
4, Green Berets (incl Myth 2 Soulblighter)
Using the Myth 2 game engine this real-time strategy game places you in charge of the Green Berets in the Jungle War in 'Nam. Loads of covert missions. Carefully plan your surgical strike, blast your way through enemy camps, or sneak deep behind enemy lines. Destroy radio towers, defend bases, or eliminate high-ranking VC officers! Includes the full Myth 2 Soulblighter game.
5, Baldurs Gate 2 Shadows of Amn
Your story begins anew in the exotic southern kingdom of Amn, amidst the opulence of the sinister capital city of Athkatla. Journey through the fierce, unforgiving wilderness of Amn, and through the treacherous caverns of the Underdark, in your quest for artefacts of awesome power and treasure of inestimable wealth.. even challenge dragons, if you dare. Such is the life of a legend. Scored 100% in IMG review
6, Aliens vs Predator Gold Edition
Chase, hide or advance in over 40 levels of the most nightmarish, chillingly detailed futuristic environment your mind could ever imagine. Now the three most ferocious species in the galaxy are pitted against one another in a battle for the ultimate prize - survival!
7, The Sims - House Party
Create the ultimate theme party with Cowboy, Rave and Luau design sets, 5 new dance styles, new characters like cake dancers and celebrity guests. 100+ new items, including a mechanical bull, dance cage, campfire and bubble maker.
8, American McGee's Alice
Utterly wicked third person, 3D action adventure, based on enhanced Quake 3 engine. Alice answers a distress call but finds Wonderland in a befouled chaos! Devious puzzles and mazes.
9, Cro-Mag Rally
Caveman races in a Bone Buggy with an arsenal of Bone Bombs, Chinese Bottle Rockets and even Heat Seeking Homing Pigeons. Suitable for all ages. MacFormat 8/10
10, Carmageddon 2 Carpocalypse Now (18)
25 maniac drivers, 36 fully navigable stomach-churning race circuits, 5 race environments. The only racing game where you earn points for speed, racing style and -- most importantly -- PEDESTRIANS! (Supplied unboxed).
11, Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2
Skate as Tony Hawk or 12 other pros or create your own. The ultimate extreme sport experience. Single and Multiplayer. Hip Hop & Punk soundtrack. 3 multi-player modes including a brutal tag mode, trick attack and graffiti.
12, Myst 3 Exile
Features five entirely new Ages for players to explore and hours of new mysteries to uncover, and a new villain of course! A must for all Myst and Riven fans.
13, Star Wars Episode 1 Pod Racer
Race at 600 mph against 20+ opponents over 21 tracks in 8 unique worlds. Avoid methane lakes, meteor showers and Tusken Raiders.
14, Unreal Tournament
Best 1st person shooter on the Mac. Play Grand Tournament or Deathmatch, each with their own maps and rules. 3D graphics and plenty of gore! MacFormat 95%
15, Championship Manager 01/02 (due 16th Nov 2001)
The very latest incarnation of the top soccer management game. Improvements include time to be added at the end of the game is now displayed on screen, the addition of a game diary where you can make notes about players and set reminders. So when you are scouting there is no need for pencil and paper, plus you can set reminders about contract renewals etc.
16, Myst 3 Exile Collectors Edition
Features five entirely new Ages for players to explore and hours of new mysteries to uncover, and a new villain of course! A must for all Myst and Riven fans. Also includes the game soundtrack on CD, a 'Making of Myst III' CDROM and the Offical Strategy Guide.
17, Sheep
Sheep are alien explorers. But they forgot their mission and now its time to go home. Cute, addictive game with the aim of getting those sheep onto an alien spacecraft, avoiding a multitude of hazards (like shark infested ice cream) and overcoming their tendency to wander off in all directions. Avoid the evil Hench-Cows of Mr Pear! 28 levels and 4 breeds of incredibly stupid sheep present further challenges! Family game.
18, Civilization - Call To Power
Latest version of Civilization. Deploy over 65 beautifully detailed units, 7000 years of weaponry, and over 90 technological advances. Multiplayer option. MacFormat 85%
19, Knights & Merchants
Real-time strategy economic simulation. Faithfully recreates the era of the Middle Ages. All game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, around 1200 A.D. The player takes on the role of a ordinary captain in the Palace Guard. A conspiracy against the king catapults the captain into a situation where he finds himself responsible for the defence of the last loyal province. Then he must win back the other lost provinces!
20, Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction
Baal, with a horrific army of demonic minions, plots to corrupt the powerful Worldstone that protects the world. Includes a new 6 quest Act situated in the Barbarian Highlands; 2 new character classes, the Assassin and the Druid, each equipped with 30 unique skills and spells; thousands of new weapons, armour and magical items, including class-specific, crafted items, Rune Words and Elite Unique items; over 50 new monster classes, with 7 innovative boss monsters.
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