Codename MAT

Codename MAT
Release	1984
Publisher	Amsoft
Developer	Micromega
Programmer	Derek Brewster
Musician	None
Artist	Derek Brewster
Genre	Shoot-em-up (3D)
Players	1
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Language
Media
Compatability	464, 664, 6128 & Plus
Magazine Reviews	No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84) 4 Stars - ACU 05 (Apr 85) 71% - AA 001 (Oct 85) 74% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)
Information	Appeared on side B of the compilation 10 Computer Hits 2 Appeared on side B of the compilation 6 Computer Hits 2

Codename MAT is a 3D Space Shoot-Em-Up and Exploration game published by Amsoft.

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Codename MAT - MISSION: ALIEN TERMINATION - the desperate plan to place in the mind of a teenager the combined tactical skills of all the planetary leaders in the solar system. MAT is mankind's last hope. For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, whose fleets are now ragged and depleted. They have launched an all-or-nothing attack,knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft. Only the prototype - USS Centurion - has been built, and it must be pressed into immediate service as both battle-cruiser and tactical command centre. Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created. Now your mind is MAT's mind. Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the greatest adventure of all...

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Trivia

• When originally released for the ZX Spectrum, author Derek Brewster had decided to name his game Invasion 2000, however, publishers Micromega were unhappy with the name as it didn't reflect the content and made it sound like another space invaders knock-off, which the market was being flooded with at that time. Prior to settling on Codename MAT, the game was also known as Hank during the development stage.
• The game was the first release for Brewster's own company Zeppelin Games when the title was re-released at the beginning of 1988 - although mentioned in the gaming press as being released on the CPC, this would appear to have not happened.
• The game did spawn a sequel in the form of Codename MAT II published by Domark
• Codename MAT is also available on:
  • ZX Spectrum

Resources

Cover

Manual

• Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Manual
• Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Manual

Adverts

Media Scan

Reviews

ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)

ACU 05 (Apr 1985)

AA 001 (Oct 1985)

(Amtix 01 (Nov 1985)

Magazine References

Magazine	Issue	Date	Page	Reference Type
Amstrad Computer User	001	Aug/Sep 1984	16	Review (reproduced above)
Amstrad Copmuter User	001	Aug/Sep 1984	31	Advert (reproduced above)
Amstrad Computer User	004	Mar 1985	15	Letter
Amstrad Computer User	005	Apr 1985	41	Review (reproduced above)
Amstrad Computer User	006	May 1985	31	Letter
Amstrad Action	001	Oct 1985	79-80	Review (reproduced above)
Amtix	001	Nov 1985	26	Review (reproduced above)

Links

• Codename MAT at CPC-Power
• Codename MAT at the English-language Wikipedia