Combat Lynx is a shooter developed by Durell Software, released 31 December 1984 on Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Microcomputer System and Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Combat Lynx is
Combat Lynx is a shooter game developed by Durell Software and released in 1984. It is available on Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Microcomputer System, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
This is probably the most comprehensive 'real-time' battle simulation program ever written for a home computer. It can be played on a simple level as a 'shoot-them-up' game, or a more stealthy player can make use of the intelligence map to locate and destroy selected targets. The most skilled players will be able to protect their bases with mines, support forward bases under attack with air cover and fresh troops, and also intercept and destroy enemy vehicles (land and air) while in flight between bases. A game could last five seconds or five hours depending on the dexterity and tactical skill of the player.
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and warfare. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Combat Lynx launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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