Macintosh Garden - Virtual Programming

MindRover: The Europa Project

mrdav — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 01:54:36 +0000

While doing research on one of Jupiter's moons, Europa, the people in the station take small mining machines used for research and modify them to play a game called MindRover. In essence, you take a chassis and build a machine. The machine you need to build will vary on the type of activity you're set out to do (racing, seek & destroy, etc). You place items on your chassis (radars, thrusters, rockets, etc) that you think you might need to help you win. Next, you wire (or program) your machine with specific instructions on what do.

Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun

mrdav — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:27:45 +0000

Victoria: An Empire Under the Sun takes players to the Victorian era (1835 to 1920), in which time they can direct their nation in the fields of diplomacy, warfare, economy, industrialization, colonization, technological research and politics. There is somewhat more micro-management in this game, compared to Europa Universalis releases. The economy model in the game is rather complex and often takes precedence over military strategy.

Massive Assault

mrdav — Mon, 19 May 2014 14:59:14 +0000

Massive Assault is a turn-based, computer war-game. Despite featuring 3D graphics, the game is similar to tabletop war-games in that its game play is governed by simple rules and takes place on a hexagonal grid. The game's opposing forces are made up of largely equivalent units. Game play is made somewhat more complex by the addition of "secret allies," the disclosure of which can change the course of a game. (Wikipedia)

Version 1.1.191

The second D/L is an updater

Europa Universalis II

Bolkonskij — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:12:46 +0000

Europa Universalis II is a historical strategy game simulating all aspects of world history from 1419 to 1820. Players takes on the role of one of the 180 nations of the era, controlling diplomacy, economy, warfare, exploration and colonization. A number of unique features ensure historical accuracy, including period monarchs, military leaders, and technological gains. Think of Civilization, but much more depth.

The Update to version 1.0.9 (highly recommended) is available from the first download slot above.

Another War

Bolkonskij — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:43:18 +0000

A Diablo-like action RPG set during World War II. Another War tells the story of an adventurer who tries to rescue his friend from Germans in Nazi-occupied France and becomes trapped in a web of intrigue. The storyline eventually takes the player to battle-scarred Leningrad, where Soviet and German engineers guard a secret project that could turn the tide of the war.

Hearts of Iron

Bolkonskij — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:44:13 +0000

Hearts of Iron is a grand strategy computer game developed by Paradox Interactive and published by Strategy First, set in the years 1936-1948. In the game you can control any one nation as World War II unfolds.

Gameplay revolves around surviving (either before or during) World War II, and the player may cause or witness events different from how they historically occurred. Hearts of Iron is considered an alternate history game.

System Requirements:

Mac OS 9.2.2 or 10.1
PPC G3 CPU with 333 MHz
128 MB RAM
8x CD-ROM drive

WipeOut 2097

bertyboy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:26:22 +0000

Wipeout 2097 gives you pure arcade racing for the next century. A classic 3-D arcade experience available for the Mac, Wipeout 2097 is packed with all-action features--a technical tour de force that's fully optimized for 3-D. With its explosive speed and luscious pin-sharp graphics, it represents the ultimate synergy of gameplay and design, including up to 30 frames per second and a potential screen resolution that offers a crystal-clear window into a future world. No game harnesses the raw power of the Mac like Wipeout 2097.