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Omega

DOS - 1989
Also available on: Amiga - Apple II - Atari ST - Commodore 64

One of the best strategy games ever made, OMEGA lets you program futuristic cybertanks to wage wars. The box touts "The only game of its kind!" and it isn't far off the mark.

Using a simple programming language not unlike BASIC, except with an even simpler syntax that resembles the English language, you can put together a fairly complicated set of commands for your cybertank to execute, through the use of innovative "intelligence capsules." As if designing the ultimate AI isn't enough, you can also design battlefields for your cybertank to fight in, with buildings, water, trees and roads.

A truly remarkable programming feat that stands the test of time, and remains infinitely replayable even years later. The game even lets you download and upload cybertanks via modem from various BBS'es and other computers (in 1988!) Thumbs up!

Review By HOTUD

Comments and reviews

PROGRAMMER 23 Mar. 2024

I agree. This game needs a modern adaptation. It was because of this game that I learned about logic and programming back in the early Apple II days. I ended up teaching myself BASIC and also 6502 assembly.

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Shotta 16 Oct. 2016

Awesomr!! Pity they don't make "programmer's" games like this nowadays.

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GridPoet 21 Oct. 2014

This game honed my love of logic and started me down the road to engineering. I have often thought about getting some friends together and building a modern spiritual successor!

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blue 22 Sep. 2013

The game looks fun but i cant find any footage online help?

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Gadianton 04 Dec. 2011

One of my most favorite games ever!

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Downloads

DOS version
Game file
United Kingdom English
226 KB
Commodore 64 version
Game file
United Kingdom English
194 KB
Amiga version
Game file
United Kingdom English
2 MB
Atari ST version
Game file
United Kingdom English
191 KB
Apple II version
Game file
United Kingdom English
200 KB

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