Shadow Watch w/ Manual
Shadow Watch + Manual PC CD hand-drawn role-play mission campaigns strategy game
Game
Windows
Red Storm
1999
CD
$4.98
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Due to political collapse in Russia following the end of the Yeltsin era, the original International Space Station (ISS) program suffered serious setbacks. Now, the project has been revived through the joint efforts of NASA, the European Space Agency, the Brazilian Space Agency, the Chinese Space Agency and Russia. The world is eagerly awaiting the results of this collaboration and the potential technological and humanitarian advances that can be expected.
Unfortunately, not everyone shares this vision of future cooperation among the international players. That someone is trying to sabotage the entire project of the collective Corporation. Serious trouble spots have emerged in ISS development locations and facilities in Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and Baikonur. Your job is to lead a party of six highly trained specialists to these hotspots and take care of business -- do whatever it takes to squelch the terrorism and eliminate the threat to the ISS project.
Shadow Watch continues the intrigue created by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg in their New York Times best-selling book series Power Plays. Earlier games in the series are Tom Clancy's ruthless.com and Tom Clancy's Politika. Shadow Watch is not a sequel but a stand alone turn-based strategy game with definite elements of role playing (character development) integrated into gameplay.
The game offers both single missions and unique campaigns. Campaigns consist of three subplots of five missions each, followed by a final mission. All three previously mentioned locales will play a part in each campaign but the order in which they appear is completely random. Because of the randomness and plot branching techniques within the game, there is a potential of 162 possible campaigns. Based upon in-game action (e.g., talking with contacts (there are more than 200,000 words of contact dialogue)), subplots offer between 120 to 200 different ways of completion.
Eight different mission types are available in Shadow Watch: defend, assault, raze, kidnap, rescue, raid, theft and surveillance. The same six characters are used in all missions and campaigns with each utilized for specific purposes. More than 50 skills can be learned and improved during gameplay with experience levels carrying over from mission to mission. The operatives in the game include Archer, the English combat commander, Lily, an Asian martial arts expert, and Bear, a Canadian skilled fighter. Rounding out the team is Maya, an American sniper, Gennady, a Russian electronics expert, and Rafael, demolitions expert from Rio.
Action in Shadow Watch is from a top-down isometric perspective and the game supports both point-and-click and keyboard command control. Victory conditions for each mission or campaign vary but must be met fully in order to complete the action. There are three levels of difficulty available, easy, normal and hard, and each has very specific parameters in terms of gameplay. Mission failure is guaranteed if any one of the six characters is killed, an alarm is set off during a surveillance or theft mission or if a hostage is killed during a kidnap or rescue mission.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Unfortunately, not everyone shares this vision of future cooperation among the international players. That someone is trying to sabotage the entire project of the collective Corporation. Serious trouble spots have emerged in ISS development locations and facilities in Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and Baikonur. Your job is to lead a party of six highly trained specialists to these hotspots and take care of business -- do whatever it takes to squelch the terrorism and eliminate the threat to the ISS project.
Shadow Watch continues the intrigue created by Tom Clancy and Martin Greenberg in their New York Times best-selling book series Power Plays. Earlier games in the series are Tom Clancy's ruthless.com and Tom Clancy's Politika. Shadow Watch is not a sequel but a stand alone turn-based strategy game with definite elements of role playing (character development) integrated into gameplay.
The game offers both single missions and unique campaigns. Campaigns consist of three subplots of five missions each, followed by a final mission. All three previously mentioned locales will play a part in each campaign but the order in which they appear is completely random. Because of the randomness and plot branching techniques within the game, there is a potential of 162 possible campaigns. Based upon in-game action (e.g., talking with contacts (there are more than 200,000 words of contact dialogue)), subplots offer between 120 to 200 different ways of completion.
Eight different mission types are available in Shadow Watch: defend, assault, raze, kidnap, rescue, raid, theft and surveillance. The same six characters are used in all missions and campaigns with each utilized for specific purposes. More than 50 skills can be learned and improved during gameplay with experience levels carrying over from mission to mission. The operatives in the game include Archer, the English combat commander, Lily, an Asian martial arts expert, and Bear, a Canadian skilled fighter. Rounding out the team is Maya, an American sniper, Gennady, a Russian electronics expert, and Rafael, demolitions expert from Rio.
Action in Shadow Watch is from a top-down isometric perspective and the game supports both point-and-click and keyboard command control. Victory conditions for each mission or campaign vary but must be met fully in order to complete the action. There are three levels of difficulty available, easy, normal and hard, and each has very specific parameters in terms of gameplay. Mission failure is guaranteed if any one of the six characters is killed, an alarm is set off during a surveillance or theft mission or if a hostage is killed during a kidnap or rescue mission.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
