Densha de Go![a] is a 1997 train simulator arcade game developed and published by Taito in Japan. Players are tasked with guiding a train to its destination under a time limit while managing its acceleration and speed limitations. It features real-world train stations and train lines from Japan, including the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line. The game was ported to several home consoles, including the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation.
The concept for Densha de Go! was inspired by designer Akira Saito's personal fascination with Japanese train lines and railroads. He wanted to create a game that allowed players to familiarize themselves with driving a train. The controls were his primary focus as he wanted them to be accurate and responsive, and to mimic the controls of a real train—his father worked for the Kyoto City Transportation Bureau Facilities Division, which made this easier to accomplish. Saito included real-world railroads and trains to appeal towards other railroad enthusiasts, thinking that it could a
The second version of the original Tamagotchi, also known as the "New Species Discovered!! Tamagotchi" in Japan, was produced not long after featuring new characters and a new game. The two versions are differentiated officially as "Gen 1" and "Gen 2".
EF2000 v2.0 is a US-only compilation of an updated DOS version of EF2000 and the Windows 95 version Super EF2000. There are two DOS products included:
EF2000 (basic version)
EF2000 TACTCOM (add-on)
The DOS versions have optional 3D hardware accelerated support for 3Dfx Vodoo or Rendition Verite cards. The DOS versions also have a slightly different network functionality and cannot connect to the European version of EF2000/TACTCOM releases.
The Windows 95 version is similar to the basic DOS EF2000 game and has DirectX support with software rendering. This US Windows 95 version is network play compatible with the European version of Super EF2000.
Over 90 stages with multiple endings. Active Mission System triggers distinct missions during each battle. Auto formation system generates conquest routes for each castle level.The best selling Comanche series returns with this fast-paced action game that places you at the controls of a Comanche RAH 66 helicopter. In 6 single player campaigns and multiplayer, the game combines serious firepower with effortless controls and stunning, interactive terrain.
In Landing Gear the player simulates control of aircraft much like its predecessor Top Landing. The controls require the player to use a joystick to control the plane to bank left, right, up or down as well as a lever to power the engine up or down. The game offers the Beginners' Class and Expert Class difficulties. The player takes control of a training biplane, but will get the opportunity to fly better and bigger aircraft through progression. The gameplay shows a realistic console of aircraft controls and a 3D landscape, in which the plane takes off, flies around and lands. The player must follow take off, flying and landing procedures to achieve as many points as possible, but can lose the game if an accident happens.
Amazing Truckology is a children’s computer game created by Ezekial S. Jackson that teaches children about a variety of trucks. There are four places to explore: the farm, fire station, the quarry, and the building site. Fifteen trucks are included in the game. There are also clickable hotspots in some of the scenes. There are some video clips and animations that shows the player the trucks on how it does and how they work. There are colour photographs on every truck included in the game, as well as some technical information.
Four Truck-A-Rama VR scenes are included in the game, as well as 3D animated models of the fifteen trucks included. The player can also simulate driving one of the fifteen trucks in the game as well. The game features background music which has 40 minutes of songs included. Amazing Truckology is suitable for ages 5 and up.
The Virtual Squadron: Thunderbirds Past, Present and Future! is an unofficial add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.X. It gives the player all the aircraft flown by the US Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron at the time of its release, together with their USAF equivalents, and a host of bonus aircraft. At the time this add-on was released the F-22 Lightning was not in service as congressional funding was needed before it could go into production and be deployed, hence the 'Future' element in the title.
Rally Sport is a racing game for one or two players. The game is played from a third person perspective, is fully 3D modeled and features rudimentary physics and dynamic lighting effects.