Outpost (computer game)
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| Outpost | |
| Developer(s) | Dynamix |
| Publisher(s) | Sierra On-Line |
| Release date(s) | 1994 (PC) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: K-A (Kids to Adults) |
| Platform(s) | DOS, Windows |
Outpost is a video game developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra On-Line.
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Story
An asteroid named Vulcan's Hammer is detected to be on a collision course with Earth, and all attempts to divert it from this path have failed. A mission is organised to create a colony on a world elsewhere in the galaxy as the last hope for mankind. You are in charge of that mission.
Single-player gameplay
Gameplay starts with the player choosing what equipment they choose to bring to the colony and choosing a site for the future colony. Once this is done, gameplay shifts to the colony screen, where the player can organise research and other day-to-day colony tasks.
Technical details
Outpost was released simultaneously for DOS and Windows 3.1, and was also released for the Macintosh. It made heavy use of pre-rendered 3D graphics. The game required a PC with an Intel 386 (25 MHz) or better CPU, 4 MB RAM, and 5 MB of hard drive space.
Addon packs and other related games
No addon packs were created for Outpost, but a sequel was created - Outpost 2: Divided Destiny. The only update for Outpost 1 was Outpost 1.5 which included bug fixes.
External links
- The Outpost Universe (http://www.outpost-universe.net/) - Outpost 1/2/3 Headquarters
- Outpost on MobyGames (http://www.mobygames.com/game/sheet/p,5/gameId,1613/)