Features

• CD-ROM
• As the military leader for your species, you must gather the resources you need to train and expand your forces and lead them to victory. 30 unique missions will challenge you across three different campaigns as you control the fate of the galaxy
• Control any of three different species, each with unique units, technologies, attributes, and abilities
• Multiplayer games for up to 8 players over IPX Networks and Battle.net, 4 players with Direct Cable Connection, and 2 players with Modem Connection
• Included Campaign Editor allows players to edit units and create their own campaigns
• Advanced weapons, graphics and more features

Reviews (28)

StarCraft:A Classic
Wow, I wasn't really sure what to expect when I bought this game!I had only played once before at a friend's house, and thought, "Oh sure, it's fun, I guess."But after buying this from Amazon, I had yet to discover the fulness of the game!As old as it may be, I discovered how many people still go online to play the game!That alone is proof of how good a game this is.Creating armies to conquer the battlefield, using great strategy along the way, this game really gets you thinking, too!I absolutely love it!

Blizzard gets the formula right!
Hailed by critics as merely "Warcraft in Space" back when it was released, Blizzard Entertainment's gem is a standard by which all strategy games are now judged. There are 3 playable races to choose from, the xenomorphic alien Zergs, the highly evolved technological Protoss, and the resourceful Terrans. The races are meticulously balanced, and all of them are unique in every sense of the word. The strategies you must devise to win have to be drastically different based on the race you play with, there is no single formula for success, you have to utilize your races' strengths and cover up your weaknesses against your enemy.
Simply the best
This game is the ultimate in RTS.All of the new RTS games focus on beautiful graphics and cool cut scenes.But after all these years, Starcraft still remains the most refined RTS with the best balance and gameplay you can imagine.If you're a RTS game fan, then you already know how great this game is.If you're not an RTS game fan, then get this game and see the light! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Fantasy (FRPG)    2. Dialbo   

Features

• More than 20 aquatic animals to choose from -- from giant squid to the great white shark
• Customize your aquatic shows and research new tricks for your dolphins and killer whales
• Add new attractions like theDolphin Ride and Shark Tunnel for even more fun
• Decorate your underwater exhibits with 21 plant types, new toys and scenery objects such as sunken treasure

Reviews (7)

FANTASTIC
I love this game. I want to be a zoologist or a zookeeper, so it's perfect. I think it's very realistic too. The animals get sick, reproduce, and everything. I STRONGLY recommend this game!!

Zoo Tycoon: Up to standards and beyond!
This is tons better than Roller Coaster, Sea World and all the other "theme park" tycoon games. The details are great, the animals are colorful and fun to look at and the scenarios are challenging, not easy-peasy like other games. The Dinosaur pack adds a really cool element to the game (They have almost all the animals found in Jurassic Park!) and the Marine tanks and animals are extremly detailed (Look at the shadows!) and cute. The only complaints I have are that the jaguars get ticked off if you don't give them a toy and the Bengal Tigers breed too much. Otherwise it is the perfect cure to boredom. A must buy!

A very fun game. a kids review
Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection for Mac is very fun. The grafics aren't that good but it is still a great game. I love it and play it all the time. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Time Magazine calls Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete the "Greatest Computer Strategy Game of All-Time." Featuring Civilization III plus the Play the World Multiplayer and Conquests expansion packs, Civilization III: Complete offers you more ways to win, more pathways to explore, and more strategies to employ as well as exciting new online modes of play. Read more

Features

• Ultimate 3-in-1 box set that includes Civilization III plus the Play the World Multiplayer and Conquest expansion packs
• Features great new Civs, and Scenarios
• Contains a new active world generator for more realistic maps and organic terrain features
• Civilization III: Conquest includes seven new civilizations, enhanced technical features, and more
• Improvements to the AI, Combat System, Interface, Rally Points, Governors, Leaders, Unit-Stacks, and Game Balance

Reviews (9)

You Don't Need Civ4
In late 2002, I took a second job at a major electronics retailer and decided to use my employee discount on what looked like a cool game: Civilization III.That game changed my life... in the gaming sense.It was everything I ever thought a computer game should be: turn-based strategy with multiple avenues to test my ego and self-promoted genius.Above all features of Civ3, however, my most favorite was the customization of the game through the map editor and the wonderful online resources of the Civ community.(I've downloaded more Civ3 files than MP3s.)This allowed me to express my self-proclaimed genius with new rules, technologies, and units (and all the accompanying chronologies and requisites) at my discretion.Nothing could get any better, I had thought.
NOT COMPLETE
There is no scenario editor and if you want a manual you will have to print out a copy of the pdf file at your own expense.

only a couple complaints
The main problem is that diplomacy really doesn't work--the game is very much geared toward fighting to win. I'm hoping Civ4 has better options for the diplomatic route. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM

Reviews (6)

never delivered!!
I would like to review this game but i havent recieved it!!

Loved it...when i could play it
I used to play this all the time when i was young and it was honestly one of my absolute favorite games.I was able to play it on my XP OS in 2003 (changed the color settings and it was fine) but uninstalled the program.I tried to install it again fairly recently and now it won't work.It's a shame really.I wish they'd make an updated version that works with XP as this is a great learning tool for kids.I was barely finishing grade school when I got this game and it really strengthened my knowledge of Geography.
Great Game For All Ages!
I played this game for hours as a kid and I am super excited to see that it's still around.I can't wait to relive my childhood again! ... Read more

Features

• Create, build and run the most realistic city you can imagine
• Deploy police cruisers and fire trucks to the scene
• Sculpt mountains, gouge valleys, and seed forests
• Connect your metropolis with other cities you've created to form a massive region of SimCities
• System Requirements - Operating System - Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later; CPU Processor - PowerPC G4 or later; CPU Speed - 700 MHz or faster; Memory - 256 MB recommended; Hard Disk Space - 2.0 GB free disk space; Video Card (ATI) - ATI Radeon 7500 or better; Video Card (NVidia) - GeForce2 MX or better; Video Memory (VRam) - 32 MB or higher; Media Required - DVD Drive required to install and play

Reviews (8)

excellent city and region simulator
This is my first Sim game, and I love it.There are three modes to play in:in God Mode, you terraform the region, adding cliffs or valleys, flattening shores, planting forests, etc; in Mayor mode, you will zone areas, add utilities and services, and receive input from dozens of informative graphs, data and advisors; in MySim mode you can create individuals and then name them, give them a place to live and a car to drive, etc.
Review for the Military Members Apple User Group
When so many games these days focus on death and destruction, it's nice to have a constructive alternative that is still truly addictive. Filling that niche, as ever, is the prominent Maxis series SimCity.
Way Overpriced For What You Get, Unless You Are Paying For Frustration
Computing power makes little difference with this game; performance is poor!Some processes in the game are very slow, such as trying to select subway stations, subway tubes, and water mains.There is also an issue with city boundaries becoming misaligned with neighboring cities, of their own accord, it seems.If you choose to correct this, be prepared to loose any development(s) along those boundaries.
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Three all new campaigns continue the epic StarCraft storyline
• New worlds to explore, from the Dark Templar twilight homeworld of Shakuras to the blasted and barren deserts of Korhal
• Original cinematic scenes and new music tracks
• 100 new multiplayer maps
• New weapons of war

Reviews (10)

Always have great fun
Wow wow wow...what can I say, if you think Starcraft is fun, you should REALLY try Broodwar, The enhancement may not be a lot, but they kinda gives everyone a little more incentive to fight. Absolutely fantastic game that still thrills me everytime I play. With hundreds or maybe thousands of map available for downloads, you can be sure of hours, days, weeks, months or even years of fun!

Old Gamer
This is an awesome game from Blizzard...Graphics, Play, Sound...It's an older game with ALOT to offer.

Best Game Period
I have been playing this game for 5 or 6 years. It is the best game period. It is somewhat difficult but not impossible to complete. Plenty of levels and missions. Good controls, great graphics for it's time and still stands up well to this day, great sound, good music, great storyline. There is a campaign editor, so after you have finished playing the regular game you can create your own game or play some of the custom games that are already provided. I keep waiting and hoping that Blizzard is going to do a quality sequel to this game and right now I am very disappointed that I have not heard anything to indicate that they are. One more thing, although system requirements does not state it, it will work on Windows XP, it has on mine anyway, without using the compatibility mode I might add. This is a great game do yourself a favor go out and buy it, now! ... Read more

Features

• The Sims -- the phenomenon that started it all! Completely build and customize your Sims' homes, decide their career paths and romances, and choose from hundreds of items to keep them happy. Their lives are in your hands.
• The Sims - Livin' Large gives your Sims the wild life! A wider range of objects and styles allows even the most timid Sim to cut loose and live it up.
• The Sims - House Party lets you throw the ultimate theme party. Engage in new group activities, and rock the house with different Music and dance styles.
• In The Sims - Vacation you'll choose whether your Sims will spend the weekend at a beach resort, rough it in the woods, or chill out in a winter wonderland.
• The Sims - Hot Date takes you from candlelit romance to cuddling on the couch. Let your Sims enjoy downtown delights as their relationships heat up.

Reviews (3)

My 15 Year Daughter Loves It
My daughter reports the games is fun,interactive and engaging. She recommends it to her friends.

Great Game!
I have all the expansion packs, and went out and bought this so I didn't have to worry about all those other packs. Contains everything just like if you went out and bought all 7 packs. I recommend this to people that are new to the sims, AND to people that already have all the packs. Faster install then installing each pack seperate. Keep it all organized. Nice game! 5 star

This Game is Great!!!
This is an extremely fun and addicting game. I haveplayed the Sims for many hours
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Transport back to a time of monsters, gods, and mortals in this real-time strategy game
• Guide 1 of 9 ancient civilizations to greatness by commanding all aspects of your empire
• Gather resources, wage war, establish profitable trade routes, build new settlements, and more
• Use mythological creatures or call upon the gods as you advance through 4 distinct ages
• Revolutionary 3D engine provides a realistic, beautiful, and captivating world

Reviews (295)

This game is a major high!
I think it's a great game, and you can play online with other people around the world.It's good your're able to play online, because after awhile the easy level, gets to be boring.There are different levels to keep your intrest. The campains are really awsom. They never become boreing.The Mythology in it is real.This game is a real high, easily gets addictive.Days of fun.

WHY IS IT A GOOD GAME?
There are alot of reasons so you dumb people that rtae it low probably never played it heres why i think its great.
a fun game,short campaighn
If you liked aok you will probaly like aom,the x-pack. The x-pack has A new culture and new technologies.But it has some BAD qualities, such as the short campaighn, 12 scenarios, wheras the first aom has a 36 scenario campaighn. IT also has many good features such as new technologies, titan units and a new race, the atlanteans.
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Features

• DVD-ROM
• Unique world of LEGO toys meets prequel eras of Star Wars universe
• Choose from 30+ Star Wars characters; solve puzzles using special abilities
• Use The Force; progress through game to unlock new characters
• Hidden levels and vehicles; free-play mode adds to game's re-playability
• Single-player mode, plus "drop in, drop out" 2-player co-operative mode

Reviews (17)

Will not run on new Mac's
the manufacturer needs to state upfront that the game will not run on the new intel based macs. I too called Aspyr and they said they are trying to come up with a patch, but don't know when that will happen. As of now it is not high on their priority list. We would not have purchased had we known.
DOES NOT OPERATE ON MAC MINI!
Just be aware it does NOT work on the MAC Mini with the dual core chip.Only "OLD" MAC products.I've called the manufacturer of the game to verify this."Maybe" in the future, but obviously not now.A shame as that's what a lot of kids are getting these days as an inexpensive but quality computer.
Too loud, too violent
This game, which comes with warnings that it may cause seizures, is too loud, with bright flashing lights.My son tried it out once, and his sisters immediately started complaining that it was loud and violent, a definite waste of time.I found it did not work so well on our MAC - though it said to click on the exit button to end a game, there was no exit button.We returned this game and bought the backyard baseball game for MACS, a game with more educational value and no loud, flashing lights.My son let me return the Star Wars game with no resistance. ... Read more

Features

• All-new arenas and battlefields -- choose to play in planet-bound mayhem, or shoot up the cold vacuum of space
• New land, air and space vehicles - from lightweight attack craft to behemoth tanks, for more and better destruction
• Live chat over LAN and Internet with 3D audio (on supported cards), using a microphone and headset (not incl.)
• Fast-paced sports-style combat
• The powerful Skaarj return as a playable race for better, crazier combat

Reviews (14)

Good overall game
This is an excelent game. The weapons are well balanced, the bots are challenging, and the multiplayer is well set up. The graphics are wonderful, even on lower settings.
Uh-oh, here comes Xan Kreigor...:(
The outline.
Awesome
This is so cool i love this it is awesome the weapon selection is amazing and so are the vehicles! it is better then Halo, The Lord of the Rings and Return to Castle Wolfinstein (my other action games) if your friends say you should get Halo or Star Wars Battlefrontsay NO!!!!!!! this is an awesome multiplayer game and they also made the single player nice, i recomend the multiplayer. ... Read more

Editorial Review

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Features

• CD-ROM
• 30 unique missions will challenge you across 3 different campaigns as you control the fate of the galaxy
• Control any of 3 different species, each with unique units, technologies, attributes, and abilities
• Included Campaign Editor allows players to edit units and create their own campaigns
• StarCraft boasts award-winning advanced control features, such as waypoints and training queues, to provide enhanced gameplay
• Multiplayer games for up to 8 players over IPX Networks and Battle.net, 4 players with Direct Cable Connection, and 2 players with modem Connection

Reviews (273)

Excellent Game, prompt shipping
I've been a longtime fan of starcraft ever since it came out... which I'm sad to say is becoming a quite large body of time.The product was great, except that the cd-key I was provided with the software was muted on battle.net.I'd never even seen that before.I'm having to spend a great ammount of time correcting that, but otherwise, delicious!

StarCraft i didnt just get this game had it since i was 10
This is a great game truly a great game very good very very good lovet the races and story and characters like Jim Raynor awsome guy and love the expansion pack and want a starcraft 2 sometime(not ghost!)

Real Time Strategic Slugfest
StarCraft does fall into the RTS genre; resource gathering, unit creation, base building, ect. But it isn't as demanding for a strategic genius as games like Age of Empires or Rise of Nations. Nonetheless, it's an explosive game that will keep you busy for a long time. In a way, StarCraft is a great change of pace for fans of more complex RTS games (like me). Playing Rise of Nations all the time can start to get overwhelming because of the constant mass and micro management needed. In StarCraft, you don't have to deal with a ton of diplomacy issues or anything like that. A typical game has things set up kind of like an RTS death match. All of the resources you need are sitting right next to your base. Collect them, build defenses, then build an army. You can choose from three different races. The Terran, a human army of colonists, Zerg, a race of bugs, mutants, and everything creepy and crawley, and the Protos, a super intelligent race with psionic powers. Each race (Terran, Zerg, Protos) have their one advantages and disadvantages. The Terran are well balanced and are best for beginners. They have good infantry and a variety of defenses. One good advantage is that important Terran Buildings (command centers, barracks, ect.) can lift off the ground and fly to a new area for a quick escape. The Zerg rely on the masses. Their units are not as powerful but they are also less expensive and some are created in groups. One of their disadvantages is that they cannot build (mutate) on normal ground; only on a thick slime that covers the ground near their buildings. The Protos have very powerful units, but they are more expensive and take longer to build. A huge advantage for the Protos is that they don't have to sit at a construction site and waste time building it up. All you have to do is get one of your little probes to warp the building in. The second the probe reaches the building site, they actavate a portal and the building basically starts to build itself, allowing the probe to tend to other matters. As a side effect, they can't repair damaged buildings. The sounds are nothing to make a whole extra section about (zap, boom, kerpow, "gimme somethin' to shoot.") but they're what you would expect from a game like this. The music also fits the mood perfectly. The graphics are about the same as Age of Empires II with a slightly more animated look making everything look and run smooth. It's hard to tell how good the AI is because of the simple tactics they use; launch waves of troops at your enemies and destroy them all. The AI also loves to rush. Expect to be attacked about five minutes into the game. Along those lines, the computer does very well. The environments are very interesting and original, covered with black dirt, craters, strange animals and purple trees. StarCraft also has a great (and free) online multiplayer with an endless number of people to play with. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Star Craft   

Features

• Collect incredible new weapons -- from the standard shotgun and grenade launcher to the new Dark Matter Gun
• Fight with the support of an elite squad, using tactical skills to prevail over a deadly enemy
• Battle outdoors using tanks and walkers
• Compete online in fast action arena-style multiplayer games

Reviews (7)

Quake 4 great game
If you have a computer able to run it, get it. some of the boss' are pretty tough, but it is a good game. If only Marathon ran on OSX.

Killer Graphics on a Mac!
Great Graphcs very fast game play they got it right with this one!
End of an era.
I owned Wolfenstein 3D on my 486, back in 1993. I like first person shooters.
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Editorial Review

Released back in 1999, the original Read more

Features

• Business-strategy style game that take place in one of the most fun venues imaginable
• Build the park of your dreams and watch animated individuals in attendance
• 18 different scenarios, each with three different levels of difficulty
• Five separate themes, including Generic, Spooky, Western, Adventure and Sci-fi
• Amazing 3D graphics allow 360-degree views of all the park elements in all their glory

Reviews (17)

awsome but...
a great game but it somtimes crashes for no reason at all. also atari never made the expantions for the mac and only for windows.
Poor performance/poor support
I was wonderfully excited to see this game for mac but have been very depressed by the game's performance. I have a brand new, top of the line mac book pro... the best money can buy... extra memory, best processor etc, and yet this game has a terrible lag and crashes. On top of that the mouse interfaces are wretched. Even with a blue-tooth pc-style mouse the scrolls frequently lock up and, for example, right now the mouse functioning is so poor I cannot play the game. What makes this particularly dissapointing is that I have attempted to use the companies tech-support to figure out why things are going so poorly and have recieved no assistance.
I hate computer games! However....
This game rocks. When I was a little boy, I used to imagine building my own amusement parks- so as you can imagine, the little kid in me was in heaven with this game. It's fun, it looks amazing, it has a diverse range of elements to keep your interest. Love it.
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Features

• CD-ROM
• It's Thomas & Friends to the rescue in this exciting adventure
• 8 engaging activities with rich, 3-D graphics and animations
• Print certificates and pictures of all the engines
• 8 jigsaw puzzles to print and cut out
• For 1 player; ages 3 and up

Reviews (3)

My son loves this game!!
A must have for children 3-4 years old.When my son turns on the computer, Trouble on the Tracks is the first game he reaches for.

Ask what platform you need before you purchase
This must be a very old release and I suppose, although I haven't looked, that somewhere on the initial annoucement it mentioned that it could only run on WIN97 but what I did see was that it was MS WINDOWS compatable and so I didn't investigate further.Too bad, because it wasn't until I opened the packaging and read the manual that this was found out (it was NOT on the outside of the package).Big disappointment.I don't know who is running WIN97 anymore.Perhaps a bit more information and notice would be helpful when advertising this product?

Super fun for Thomas's Fans
My 3 year old grandson enjoyed this game and was able to do all the activities. The only thing missing was being able to drive Thomas on the railroad with him as the engineer. At the end of the game, it would have been wonderful for the designers of the game to let Thomas ride around railways with the child being able to make stops and choices where to drive the train on the island of Sodor. It is a game he comes back to play with many times. ... Read more

Editorial Review

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Features

• CD-ROM

Reviews (133)

It's as good as I remembered it!
I've played Diablo before, when it first came out.It was fun, exciting and learning the tricks to beat the game was great.As with all things - time, moving, etc - I lost my original copy and had several hard drive formats.When I went to order it anew, I found that Blizzard no longer carries/sells the single Diablo (the original game) disc.I found it here on Amazon and ordered it from NothingButSoftware.They sent it in a bubble pack, the disc in a software disc envelope, and the software, per the ad, was new.It arrived in a timely matter according to the Amazon shipping rules (4 days I believe it was) and in good condition.I highly recommend all 3 to anyone who wants Diablo, wants a good merchant, or an overall good company - Amazon.

Diablo 1
I enjoy the game a lot and have for several years. It is getting harder and harder to find a copy of Diablo 1
this game doesn't seem old
The story of Diablo is based on premise of a war between Heaven and Hell. The town of Tristram is under attack by demons, and the player must save the town. As the player delves into the underworld, he discovers more about the demon Diablo, through large tomes that are read aloud by the character. Eventually, the player reaches the lair of Diablo and must kill him. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Fantasy (FRPG)    2. Dialbo   

Features

• CD-ROM
• Eliminate balls by grouping 3 or more so they explode
• Use a quick hand and a sharp eye to keep any balls from reaching the skull
• Practice your aim to make sets as quickly as possible, and avoid the anger of the Frog Gods

Reviews (22)

Addictive! be warned
Too addictive to resist, popcap games have been described as crack for your computer. This is accurate. Fun for the casual game player, or the serious one, Zuma is for everyone, and no one who plays it will ever be bored with it.

Zuuummmaaa
I like playing the full version of Zuma better than the partial version on line. I'm very glad I bought it. Rapid fire destruction is a blast.

Fun game.
Very addictive. Found it quite exciting. Have finished it many many times so that just goes to show that once you've beat it, you can still enjoy it. You can try to beat times, scores, etc, so there is more than just one game here. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Adventure across the lands of Ancient Egypt in this exciting action-puzzle game
• 88 challenging levels; innovative game play; individualized personal profiles
• Unleash awesome powers by catching various falling power-up talismans
• Eliminate entire chain of spheres; collect sparkling bonus gem hidden within
• Earn an extra life by collecting 30 golden coins; awesome original music score

Reviews (7)

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT
Luxor is a fabulous game, addictive, and on a couple of levels very difficult.My other half is a true gamer and loved it too, and found it to be quite challenging.There are some very challenging levels--the Khufu levels--but once you get past them, you're able to do it again.You will love this game.The colors and graphics are very nice eye-candy.You'll wake up in the middle of the night thinking "twenty more minutes...just another twenty minutes and I'll have it licked."Have fun!!

Don't waste your money!
I'd like to give this game five stars. It's fun, fast, and and entertaining and I really enjoy playing it.Unfortunately they designed a couple of the levels too hard. Level 5-4, for example.It's nearly impossible to get through this level.If you do, they have an even harder version of it later in the game.Do a search for Luxor 5-4 or 8-4 and you'll see tons of comments about people stuck on these levels.
Very disappointed!
I made it to the 9th stage and enjoyed it along the way BUT it is virtually impossible to get past the second segment of the 9th stage. If you enjoy stress and anxiety then you will love this game. Personally, I consider it to be worth maybe half of what I paid for it. ... Read more