Z.A.R.

Z.A.R. (1998)

by Maddox Games, Nightdive Studios
Genres:Shooter
Themes:Action, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player
Story:In 2097, the mining of minerals and other natural resources is completely automated and controlled by supercomputers. The planets that are mined for 'Iberium', an essential mineral to control pollution on Earth, are called Z.A.R.; Zones for Artificial Resources.
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user avatar@idbeholdMEuser avatar@idbeholdME
January 29, 2025
A pretty unique FPS, currently published on Steam by Nightdive, but missing on GOG for whatever reason. Please GOG, ask Nightdive to finally give us the games we're missing from their catalogue. There also exists a mission pack, which is not available anywhere. If you could get that too, that'd be perfect.
user avatar@Murdoc292user avatar@Murdoc292
April 24, 2025
I saw the game as a demo in a PC magazine in 1997. It was my first PC and the first games I had that came with the magazine's CD as demos. I still remember how great I thought it was and how great the graphics were on my Windows 95 PC. I really want it here on GOG so I can finally play the full version after over 27 years!
Not sure why GOG is missing this, Nightdive does great work and most of their stuff is on here. We could use an unique game like this as part of GOG's catalogue!
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