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Prime Target

A powerful senator is brutally murdered while working late in her Washington D.C. office. In the game it is up to you to find her killers in this 3D action thriller of a game.

31 December 1996

Prime Target is a shooter developed by WizardWorks Software, released 31 December 1996 on Mac.

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What Prime Target is

Prime Target is a shooter game developed by WizardWorks Software and released in 1996. It was published by MacSoft Games. It is available on Mac only. It runs on Marathon 2 Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Who would risk killing a U.S. senator? To find out, you will fight hordes of deadly killers while assembling a variety of clues. Your search will take you to the center of the nation's power. In a furious rage of 3D shoot-'em-up action, you'll blast your way through the awe-inspiring corridors of the capitol, museums, and office buildings of Washington D.C. With the right amount of skill and luck, you might even stop the killers' insidious scheme!
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and mystery. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Prime Target launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.

Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

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When did Prime Target come out?
Prime Target was released on 31 December 1996 for Mac.

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