Members don't see Ads, login now! LoginRegisterContact

Swarms

DEC PDP-10 soft. published 47 years ago by Creative Computing Soft.

Not listed in MAME yet

Swarms © 1977 Creative Computing Soft.

A simulation based on the book The Swarm by Arthur Herzog. As in the book killer bees are swarming the USA and the player is in control of the defense.

The player has multiple commands available to him:

* Attack Scan Map - shows a map of the USA divided in sectors showing where bee attacks are taking place.
* ETA Report - tells the player when bees are expected to reach a major city
* Battle Phase Options - There are six different ways of combating the bees, it's up to the player to find out which options work best in which situation.
* Evacuation - removes the population of a major city which is going to be attacked by bees.
* Nuclear Destruction - nuke a city to rid it of all life.

TRIVIA

Published in May 1977 as a type-in program in Creative Computing Vol.3 No.3.

STAFF

Written by: Rand K. Miller