Shockwave Assault

Main GameReleased 1995

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Game Details

Genres

Shooter

Themes

ActionScience fiction

Perspective

First person

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

05/12/1995

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)MacApple PippinSega SaturnPlayStation

Involved Companies

Electronic Arts

DeveloperPublisher

Electronic Arts Victor

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Summary

Shockwave Assault, also released as simply Shock Wave, is a science fiction flight combat shooting game for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PC and the Macintosh. The player takes on control of a futuristic plane to defeat many extraterrestrial ships and tripods. The plane's main weapons are lasers and rockets. The game includes two discs. The first disc takes place on earth where the player must liberate the planet from the alien invaders. The second disc takes place on Mars. The game received a 3DO-exclusive sequel, Shockwave 2: Beyond the Gate. Shock Wave was a pack-in game for the Goldstar 3DO.

Story

The year is 2019 and the alien invasion is here. In a surprise attack, the aliens decimate Earth's military forces. Mankind's only hope is the surviving orbital space carrier Omaha and its squadron of F-177 pilots. As the young inexperienced member of the squadron, it is the protagonist's job to drive the aliens from the planet.