Modem Wars (PC, 5 1/4" Disk) Electronic Arts - 1988 USA, Canada Release

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Modem Wars
Packaging cover Modem Wars.
Product ID 14633-01631
Product UPC 014633016314
Platform(s) PC
Packaging Retail Box
Media 5 1/4" Disk
Copyright date 1988
Publisher(s) Electronic Arts
Developer(s) Dan Bunten
Category(s) Entertainment, Strategy
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

Play war at Blitzkrieg speed!

Inside your computer is an opponent who thinks he's smarter than you. He's anywhere the phone lines reach. You can't look over his shoulder to see what's coming. You wouldn't have time if you could.

  • Grunt

"All Grunts on Blitz orders!"

  • Spy

"Get that spy up on the hill!"

  • Command Center

"Launch a drone at his ComCen and risk exposing mine?"

  • Boomer

"Boomers ready for the final blow!"

  • Rider

"Where'd those riders come from!"

A war game for the rest of us.

  • Start practicing against the computer in ten minutes.
  • Manual guides you from a quick game to complex strategies.
  • Seven levels from beginner Scrimmage game to Full War.
  • Hear his drone. Switch to radar. Man the missiles.
  • Make vital repairs and return to battle fast. Don't leave the enemy out of your sight.
  • Get his ComCen in your crosshairs. Go for a knockout!

System Requirements

PC MS-DOS 2.1
Required CPU XT 8088/8086
Required RAM 384K
Supports Mouse Yes
Supports Joystick Yes
Supported Video Hercules Monochrome
CGA
EGA
VGA
Tandy 16 Color
Supported Network Modem 2 Player (1,200 bps or faster)

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Retail Box cover Modem Wars. Retail Box back Modem Wars.

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