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3-D Ultra Pinball Power provides the best in 3-D pinball action. Explore vast stellar reaches in the original 3-D Ultra Pinball, ghoulish haunts in Pinball 2: Creep Night, or prehistoric jungles in Pinball 3: Lost Continent. It's the bestselling pinball series of all time from some of the most creative pinball designers around. ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Windows 98 incompatible
Could not get the system loaded and although the add says 95/98, we called the distributor and we were told it is not compatiable with windows '98.

I love Pinball
I love Pinball and since the real pinball machines are hard to find these days Sierra pin ball series fills that void. The computer version of the game has different zone to go into based on a general theme and different tests you have to get through to get to the next level. Its thoroughly addictive.

Awesome Pinball!!!!!
If you like to play pinball, and love a challenge, then this game is a MUST!Sierra makes some of the greatest games for families.Graphics are super, and the fun never ends!!

Incredibly Less Than What I Expected
I have Windows ME and have no problems with the software. It runs best in 256 color mode. There are four games in this "pack." "The Incredible Machine" is a total children's game. It is dealing with Science and experiments. "The Lost Continent" is okay. It has about 7 different tables, but only the first one is even remotely extensive. The "Creep Night" is fairly extensive. It contains 3 tables, each of which consists of 3 areas of play. It is chaotic and cartoonish. The "3D Ultra Pinball" itself, which is on the first disk, is great!! It consists of 3 tables, each having 3 areas of play, but it isn't chaotic. It is well organized and clear.

With all three actual pinball games, there is a final goal to achieve. "The Lost Continent" is something that my kids enjoy. I feel that the age range this was aiming for must have been 7-13 years old. The "Creep Night" seems to be geared toward 10-20 years old. The "3D Ultra Pinball" is seemingly geared toward 12-adult. I am basing these estimates on appearance, difficulty, and appeal.

Windows Me
It says on this page that the game works on Windows Me, but when I got the software in the mail it said it was for Windows 95 and 3.1.It would not work on my Windows Me.We do have a computer in the house with Windows 95 on it and it works just fine on that computer. So if you have Windows Me, I would not recommend this game. ... Read more

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He-could-go-all-the-way
Realistic graphics, nice game, nice features. ... Read more

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Half-Life: Initial Encounter contains Half-Life: Day One and a fully playable version of Team Fortress Classic, the incredibly popular add-on for Half-Life. Awarded Game of the Year by more than 45 publications, Half-Life is an intense game experience. Half-Life: Day One is a gripping introduction to Half-Life's award-winning single-player action. Team Fortress Classic (TFC) features a wide variety of character classes--from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man--enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. ... Read more

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This Kicks!!!
I am 12. I have Half-Life.It's the best game I ever played.I justbought this game, and it's just as good as the original.Half-Life is thebest game ever made.

No Reason Not To Buy If You Meet These Requirements
Do you like 1st person shooter games? (I didn't really, butLOVED this.) Do you like great graphics? Do you not want to pay for the full version? Do you want a little more than the demo can offer? Do you realize there's a REASON this was named Game of the Year, among many other awards? Do you like realism, suspense, great sound, music and FUN in a game? Do you not own the game, but are wondering what all the hype is about?

If you answered YES to the above questions, then there's absolutely NO reason not to buy this game. Also, FYI, some cool stuff about it is: Can turn blood on or off, it matters where you shoot someone/something (unlike Quake), and it's FUN!What are you waiting for!

If nothing else, please, PLEASE download the free demo. It's really worth it, and it's really THAT fun, even now--2 years after it was made! An instant classic no gamer's library (and I'm a mild gamer--maybe 4-5 titles a year) should be without. Very, VERY worth it.

Do not buy this for Team Fortress Classic
Half-Life rocks and the other reviews are right on that this is agreat way to get into into it if you're not sure about dropping $for the full version.But the Team Fortress Classic inclusion will NOT be playable online.I got this disc b/c I thought that I could jump online and frag my friends for a mere 10 bucks.It would never let me log on tho'!So I called Sierra tech support and they said the version included on the initial Encounter Disc would not be playable online.Period.

If you want TFC buy the full version.On the plus side though I'm much more inclined to pay the $ for the full version just because this demo is SO cool.

Best way to enter the world of Half-Life
For some reason, people still haven't bought Half-Life, voted recently the best game of all time. If you're still not sure about buying it, this pack will put your doubts to rest very quickly. It contains Uplink, the officialHalf-Life demo, which contains material that you won't find in the retailgame! The setting is the Black Mesa Research Facility 24 hours aftersomething called the "Incident". You quickly realize somethingterrible happened here, but if you want the full story you will need thebuy the game. Also included is the Team Fortress Classic game, a team-basedmulitplayer game which was released for the game free, and has quicklybecome one of the most played multiplayer games ever. The games vary fromCapture the Flag variations to The Hunted, where one team must protect adefenseless teammate from the dreaded Assassin team. All in all, the gameis well-worth the cheap $10.00 price tag. My advice to you is to buy thedemo, then if you like it you can buy the Adrenelin Pack, which containsthe full game, TFC, and the official add-on Opposing Force, which was namedthe greatest add-on pack of all time. All of this is guaranteed to stay onyour hard drive for a good long time, especially with all the greatuser-made levels you can get off the net.

Demo of Half Life!
This has the demo of half life and Team Fortess Classic with it.The demo is a little bigger than the uplink demo(like from first level to fourth or fifth level).This is a must see if you are new to half life or you can getthe full game! ... Read more

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Includes both amazing best-sellers; Police Quest: SWAT and Police Quest: SWAT 2. In the orginal SWAT, you can experience the relentless adrenaline-pumping action firsthand of becoming a SWAT officer, then being called in to action in multiple scenarios and career-advancing missions. In SWAT 2, the ability to play SWAT officers or the terrorists, lets you decide to keep the peace or wreak havoc on the streets. ... Read more

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One star is way too much for these games!!
MAKE YOURSELF A FAVOR: FORGET ABOUT THIS ONE.

Don't throw away your money like I did when I bought them separately! This is a terrible deal!

This game pack featuring the first two games of the SWAT series is not worth it.

Why? Well the original SWAT is a slow-paced game constantly interupted by bad quality videos, and simply not worth your money or time.

SWAT 2 is even worse! This is the most mediocre game I've ever seen. How about officers that try to walk thru a wall instead of around it?

Terrorist and hostages that run to the edge of the screen and dissapear no matter how many SWAT officers you have surrounding them?

There are too many hot keys that you have to memorize in order to supposedly play easier and better, but they don't do the job and is hard to remember them.

Beware! these are just a few of the many problems you will face when you try to play this game. Save those bucks, because this a terrorist threat...to your money.

I cant believe Sierra had the courage of assembling this pack without including SWAT 3. SWAT 3 is where the real SWAT series begin and the only of the 3 you should buy.

Review for Police Quest Game
This is the best game in the worl and if you disagree with me, well, who cares. It is really fun and stuff cuz you pretend you are a real officer and drive your patrol car around. YEAH!

Good graphics and intence missions.
This game is perfect for those into extreme stealth and strategy. Doesnt contain the action you thought it would but is still very fun. Plenty of missions to go over and rot your lil mind out with. ... Read more

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This compilation offers four family game titles for one price: 3-D Ultra Minigolf, 3-D Ultra Pinball, After Dark Games, and Hoyle Classic Games. It includes 18 minigolf holes, eight card games, four arcade games, three pinball tables, three puzzle games, two board games, two word games, and one trivia game.

3-D Ultra Pinball features three tables, multiball play, and sci-fi-style animations. After Dark Games features 11 addictive games, including Roof Rats, Mooshu Tiles, and Toaster Run. 3-D Ultra Minigolf has 18 holes of wacky fun and is very easy to learn, but holds many surprises and secrets that will have you coming back for more. Hoyle Classic Games has 10 great games, including gin rummy, backgammon, checkers, hearts, draw poker, and more. You can challenge the whole family or practice your skills with single-player games. ... Read more

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All the Games are worthwhile
I recommend this item very much, it is great to have just to play and because of the variety of different games in the package it can amuse audiences of all ages, very recommended.

Lots of fun
This game is a lot of fun, for the money. It is fun for all ages. Both parents and children can and do enjoy playing the games.

Family Fun Games Collection
My kids (4 year old twins) are completely enthralled with the mini-golf game.The animation is teriffic, and while it's challenging enough to amuse an older audience, it is also user-friendly enough for young children to thoroughly enjoy.This game alone makes the purchase price of the collection worth it! ... Read more

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Exercise your verbal skills in between work assignments with this comprehensive crossword program from Sierra. Five hundred puzzles, spanning a wide range of skill levels, will keep you busy for a good long time, and the lush interface is easy on the ears and eyes--a welcome relief from the newsprint-stained paper shaking in your hands on the subway.

Installation is easy, and you can start playing right away, though you might get sidetracked for a bit by the engaging FaceMaker utility that personalizes your player interface. Once you've got your face and name set up, you can solve puzzles alone, compete with a nearby friend, or challenge a total stranger over the Internet. The competitive option is structured much like traditional tournament: time and accuracy are both important. The many MIDI music choices are unobtrusive, the three backgrounds are gorgeous but not distracting, and the solving interface is clever and simple to master.

The puzzles themselves are challenging in a straightforward way--no tricky New York Times stuff here! If a clue baffles you, it's easy (some would say too easy) to get a hint or even to have the whole word filled in for you. Then, if a word is still unfamiliar, you can open up the online Webster's New World College Dictionary provided and improve your vocabulary for next time. Though it may seem strange at first for crossword puzzles to migrate to your computer monitor, you'll soon find yourself thinking of "paper" as just a five-letter word for "obsolete." --Rob Lightner ... Read more

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Fun For Young And Old
Whether you are young or old; beginner or hardcore crosswords enthusiast,you're going to be entertained by this game. I play a game a couple times aweek. My mother, 83, will actually touch the computer in order to play. Andwhen my grandchildren were here for a week, one or the other was playingcrosswords the whole time.It helps excercise the thinking processes, it'seducational and, above all, it's fun. ... Read more

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This fishing game offers tips and techniques from real pros and simulated competition. ... Read more

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Too many fish, so little time
I was excited when I found Trophy Rivers, as I am an avid fly-fisherman.The addition of Trophy Bass was an added bonus.I could hardly wait until it arrived, and for the most part was duly impressed when I installed and played it for days.

The game itself offers decent realistic features such as actual bodies of water and fish species (salmon and many trouts), boat control, water flow, and fish holding spots.

There are some weaknesses.The fishing equipment is ok as they offer several common fly patterns, rods, etc. They could offer a few more choices in patterns and colors, many in updates!? The game lacks in angler handling.Casting is a rather weak idea of one click casting to a target.The drifts are hard to control causing your line to drag.There is a line-mending feature but you cannot pull out excess line to get longer drifts, something that is purely common in real life.Yet, don't get discouraged, if your line does drag, the fish rarely leave and you still catch your fair share.Once you do hook them, they are extremely easy to land, which can be a bonus or a drawback.

Trophy Bass is easy to figure out and master.I have put several dozen hours into the game and I win every tournament by 20+ pounds.Depending on the settings, easy, medium, or hard, the fish are easy to find by sight or fish finder, and once found fairly easy to hook.I found the crank bait works the best in easy, short movements.There are tons of options in this game when it comes to casting techniques, lures, rods, and reals, which offer an angler an excellent chance to hit the water and not get wet.

Both games offer stale graphics, which is somewhat expected, but offer a fairly realistic and exciting challenge with many actual bodies of water and real life species to fish.There are several different game play options that add to the fun.There are tournaments, careers, and single trips.

Overall, I would recommend this package as a buy for the PC Angler. ... Read more

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Forget your dad's old electric train set, Lionel TrainTown is here. You'll have all the fun of workin' on the railroad without taking up the whole living room floor.

Going to work in TrainTown means learning to fuel and drive locomotives, switch tracks, couple freight cars, and even clear a line of wandering reindeer with the click of the mouse. To start, players learn to operate the trains quickly and efficiently via a set of narrated tutorials. Apprentice engineers then can click on specific job assignments, like taking a load of hamburgers to hungry factory workers or sorting cars in the freight yard. As you become more adept at manipulating the trains, the jobs get wilder. You may end up delivering materials to build a replica of the Eiffel Tower in the midst of the Arctic. Each job is timed, so you can repeat the task to improve your record or challenge others to beat it.

TrainTown's striking 3-D graphics and realistic sound effects make this CD-ROM a pleasure to play, although the maps that are needed to complete many jobs are a bit hard to read. Children under 8 may not have the patience to complete even the easiest job assignments but will still enjoy the fun of creating their own track layouts and racing the trains through tunnels and over bridges.

With over 70 jobs at varying levels of difficulty, TrainTown presents challenges for all ages and is one product that will last any train-loving family a long, long time. (Ages 6 and older) --Sharon Griggins ... Read more