8 16 Bit Cold War Era : There Will Ever Be A Remake of Glorious Theatre and Conflict Europe ?

Last updated on January 4th, 2025 at 04:49 pm

It was the time of the Cold War , of Wargames , it was the time of The Day After , the nuclear radioactivity primal fear

Theatre Europe is a turn-based strategy game developed by Personal Software Services (PSS) for the Commodore 64 and Amiga platforms.
The game is set during a fictional war in Europe between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, in which both sides use nuclear and chemical weapons against each other.

Theatre Europe is a masterpiece of turn-based strategy gaming that is both challenging and engaging.
The game is set in a fictional war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and the player must navigate the complex political and military landscape to avoid a worldwide nuclear holocaust.

Highly realistic, with the developers using information and statistics on military strength from the Ministry of Defence and the Soviet embassy in London.
The objective is to fight conventional battles in continental Europe while trying to avoid a worldwide nuclear holocaust.

The game received critical acclaim for its accuracy, playability, and value for money.

It won the “Best Strategy Game” award at the 1985 Golden Joystick Awards and was nominated for “Game of the Year”.

The game is highly addictive, with players spending hours trying to outmaneuver their opponents and avoid nuclear annihilation, also highly educational, providing players with a glimpse into the complex world of international politics and military strategy.

The graphics and sound of the game are excellent, with highly detailed maps and realistic sound effects.

Easy to learn but difficult to master, with a steep learning curve that will keep players engaged for hours. The game is a must-play for fans of turn-based strategy games and is highly recommended for anyone looking for a challenging and engaging gaming experience.

Overall, Theatre Europe is a brilliant game that is both challenging and engaging. The game is highly realistic, with excellent graphics and sound, and provides players with a glimpse into the complex world of international politics and military strategy.

Highly addictive and is a must-play for fans of turn-based strategy games. I highly recommend Theatre Europe to anyone looking for a challenging and engaging gaming experience.

The youth cyberpunk of 80s came across videogames of this genre, where you have to control War Powers in order to make prevail one side over another, or at the end ..
destroy the world …

From an user’s review on Lemon64 :

“..You had to call a 1-800 number and listen to a taped recording of a world in chaos. Near the end of the recording you received the password “Midnight Sun“.

I doubt this will ever be done again. […]

DOWNLOAD THEATRE EUROPE BY PSS LONGPLAY(C64 file – eMule Client required)

LONGPLAY

######################

AMIGA

It does exist a PSS Version of this famous Wargame for Commodore Amiga, 16bit machine, we are talking of :
Conflict Europe (1989 Personal Software Services – PSS)

DOWNLOAD CONFLICT EUROPE ADF WINUAE FILE
(ed2k client is required)

__Conflict Europe___
——Codes:

1st password – MIDNIGHT
2nd password – PROWESS

CRUISE

Nato Name Pact Name Target

PAPER BAG TIN TACKS 16 Airfields
FIRE CRACKER WHEATSHEAF 16 Airfields
GROUNDED AUTUMN MIST 16 Airfields
PLAGUE WHIPLASH 8 road/rail areas
FAMINE FOG BANK 8 supply cities
BRAINWASH NIGHTMARE 8 HQ sites

BATTLEFIELD

Nato Name Pact Name Target

SHARP STICK MAY THE FIRST 1 Unit
SWITCHBLADE BEAR PAW 1 Unit
DIRTY HARRY SMOG BIRD 1 Unit
KNUCKLE DUSTER RED STAR 1 Unit
HIGH LIGHT SHARK BITE 1 Unit
HEADBUTT THUNDER CLOUD 1 Unit

SHORT RANGE

Nato Name Pact Name Target

LITTLE JOE STAR BURST 1 Unit/City
WHITE SPOT BROKEN GLASS 1 Unit/City
JULY 14 HELLFIRE 1 Unit/City
FIRE WALL IRON CURTAIN 4 Units
BLISTER STEEL BOX 4 Supply Areas
GAROTTE SPEARHEAD 8 SR Missile Sites
GUILLOTINE WARHAMMER 1 Command HQ
IRON FIST STEAM ROLLER 8 Units

INTERMEDIATE

Nato Name Pact Name Target

VAMPIRE ROAD BLOCK 8 Road/Rail Areas
CORVUS BROKEN WING 16 Airfields
AQUILA SNOWDRIFT 16 Airfields
LEECH BROADSWORD 8 Supply Areas
WRAITH SMOKE SCREEN 8 Supply Areas
CHARM WHITE TIGER 8 INF. Sites
KEYSTONE SWAN FLIGHT 8 Cruise Sites