.: 31 July 1998.: 21 August 1998(PlayStation), (PC)Mode(s),WarGames: Defcon 1 (known simply as WarGames on PC) is a video game for the and developed by and co-published by and (in North America, MGM Interactive solely published the game). Although both versions possess the same missions and content, the PlayStation version is a tactical vehicle-shooting game while the PC version is a game (similar to ). The game is loosely based on the movie; one of the story consultants was, director of the original film. Contents.PlayStation version The player plays as. According to the game's cover box, the story takes place 20 years after the film: WOPR attempts to exterminate humanity and NORAD tries to stop it.
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During a mission the player takes control of a vehicle and can change the controls of any vehicle the team has - for example, while NORAD has heavily armored and armed tanks and aircraft, WOPR possesses exotically futuristic mechs and hovercraft. Vehicles can recharge by obtaining powers. The player can command their team to send resupply on ammos, repair damage units, attack, or follow the player's main vehicle.Multiplayer WarGames: Defcon 1 features 2-player split screen VS.
The Co-op allows the players to play all single player levels with a partner.PC version Unlike the PlayStation version, the PC version is a game, in which the player can control different units at once. The missions are identical to the PlayStation version.Earlier copies contained the Marburg computer virus. Reception reviewed the PlayStation version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that 'In the end, Defcon 1 is a fun romp that is, unfortunately, a bit on the short side. A two-player combat option alleviates this problem somewhat.' Reviewed the PC version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that ' WarGames is a fairly competent and well-crafted game.
It just doesn't take the genre in any new direction and feels like little more than a me-too effort.' References.