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It Came From The Desert

Posted on February 6, 2015 - October 13, 2024 by Rumblefish

Last updated on October 13th, 2024 at 08:25 am

It came from the Desert by Cinemaware is a 1989 action-adventure game by Cinemaware.

It Came from the Desert is a classic action-adventure game developed by Cinemaware and released in 1989 for the Amiga. The game was later ported to MS-DOS and other gaming platforms.

  • It Came from the Desert was inspired by the 1950s B-movie genre, particularly the 1954 film Them!
  • The game features a mix of point-and-click adventure, action, and strategy gameplay, with the player taking on the role of a geologist investigating a series of strange occurrences in a small town in the New Mexico desert
  • The game’s graphics and sound were considered impressive for its time, with detailed backgrounds, smooth animations, and an immersive soundtrack
  • It Came from the Desert was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique gameplay and immersive atmosphere
  • The game was later followed by an expansion set called Antheads: It Came from the Desert II, which was released in 1990
  • The MS-DOS version of the game was identical to the original Amiga version, apart from minor palette difference
  • The game was developed by Cinemaware, a video game company known for its cinematic approach to game design and storytelling
  • The game’s development took 18 months and cost $500,000, which was a significant amount for a video game at the time
  • It Came from the Desert was a “must-have game” according to MrAbandonware, who had been waiting 28 years to play it after seeing a magazine feature
  • The game’s atmosphere was considered one of its strongest points, with a sense of tension and dread that kept players on edge

It Came from the Desert is a classic action-adventure game that was inspired by 1950s B-movies and features a mix of point-and-click adventure, action, and strategy gameplay. The game’s graphics and sound were impressive for its time, and its immersive atmosphere and unique gameplay made it a commercial success. The game was developed by Cinemaware and took 18 months to develop at a cost of $500,000. If you’re a fan of classic video games, It Came from the Desert is definitely worth checking out.

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Check out the film ‘IT CAME FROM THE DESERT’ released in 2016

 

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IT CAME FROM THE DESERT MOD (1rst person shooter):

18 action packed levels with an impressive update of new features, 21 new levels for 2P combat mode, new sprites of the player character, a new status bar and fonts in the game screen and much more!

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1) Source Website
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