Top IBM PC Games: Global Hits and Latvian Player Picks

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IBM Game TOP

Instead of the promised ZX EMULATOR, this time we will look at the IBM game charts in the world and in Latvia.

First is the world top:

1. DOOM II: HELL ON EARTH (ID SOFTWARE)
2. WING COMMANDER III: HEART OF THE TIGER (ORIGIN/ELECTRONICS ARTS)
3. TIE FIGHTER (LUCASARTS/US GOLD)
4. MONKEY ISLAND 2: LECHUCK'S REVENGE (LUCASARTS)
5. SIMCITY 2000 (MAXIS)
6. ULTIMA UNDERWORLD II: LABYRINTH OF WORLDS (ORIGIN/ELECTRONICS ARTS)
7. CIVILIZATION FOR WINDOWS (MICROPROSE)
8. SAM & MAX HIT THE ROAD (LUCASARTS)
9. OVERLORD (ROWEN)
10. 1942: THE PACIFIC AIR WAR (MICROPROSE)

Next follows the Latvian top chart with a brief overview of each game:

1. DARK FORCES (LUCASARTS)
   You fight for the Empire in a virtual world in the style of DOOM. Unlike DOOM, here a specific objective is given for each level, for example, finding a certain person or blowing up a specific object. Movement options have been expanded; you can crawl, jump, and crouch.

2. DRUG WARS/CRIME PATROL 2 (AMERICAN LASER GAMES)
   A Western. Your goal is to rid humanity of the drug mafia. The game begins in a small US town and ends with a showdown against the drug lord.

3. FX-FIGHTER (ARGONAUT)
   A game in the style of MORTAL KOMBAT — one-on-one combat to the death. The game features great graphics and smooth animation.

4. CYBERIA (INTERPLAY)
   A game with a sci-fi storyline. The goal of the game is to acquire a weapon named CYBERIA. Your task is complicated by the fact that several criminal gangs are also aware of the weapon.

5. WING COMMANDER 3 (ORIGIN/ELECTRONIC ARTS)
   Shooting in outer space. Well-known actors appear in video cutscenes, and the animation is superb.

6. THE 7TH GUEST (VIRGIN GAMES)
   You are included on the guest list as the seventh — the invisible guest. Your task is to solve various complex puzzles and free the soul of a murdered boy.

7. DRAGON LORE (MINDSCAPE)
   You are the son of a good wizard who wants to avenge his father's death. The game can be played in two ways — using magic or brute force. Your choice will determine the play style.

8. CRIME PATROL (AMERICAN LASER GAMES)
   In this game, you will be able to step into the shoes of a real police officer.

9. JUGGED ALLIANCE (SIR TECH)
   This game is aimed at fans of UFO. The game is very realistic — your weapon can even jam during combat.

10. LOST EDEN (CRIO/VIRGIN)
    A sci-fi saga based on the works of Harry Harrison. The game features wonderful graphics. Your task is to unite humans and dinosaurs.

11. MAGIC CARPET (BULLFROG/EA)
    Your task is to fly on a flying carpet and eliminate all the monsters. The game features wonderful graphics.

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