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|Image = [[Image:Codename_Mat_(Front).jpg|center|300px|Codename MAT front cover]]
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|Image = [[Image:Codename_MAT_(Title).png‎|center|300px|Loading Screen]]
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|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
 
|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
 
|Publisher = [[Amsoft]]
 
|Publisher = [[Amsoft]]
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|Artist = [[Derek Brewster]]
 
|Artist = [[Derek Brewster]]
 
|Genre = [[:Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-up (3D)]]
 
|Genre = [[:Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-up (3D)]]
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|Players = 1P Only
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|Players = 1
 
|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
 
|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
 
|Language = {{EN}}  
 
|Language = {{EN}}  
 
|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
 
|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
 
|Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]]
 
|Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]]
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|Magazine Reviews= [[ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)|No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)]]<br> [[ACU Issue 05 (Apr 1985)|4 stars - ACU 05 (Apr 85)]]<br> [[Amstrad Action, Issue 1, Oct 1985|71% - AA 001 (Oct 85)]]<br> [[Amtix, Issue 1, November 1985|74% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)]]
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|Magazine Reviews= No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)<br> 4 Stars - ACU 05 (Apr 85)<br> 71% - AA 001 (Oct 85)<br> 74% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)
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|Info = a.k.a. Nom de Code: MAT
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|Info = Appeared on side B of the compilation [[10 Computer Hits 2]]<br> Appeared on side B of the compilation [[6 Computer Hits 2]]
 
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== Overview ==
 
  
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One of the first 'almost' 3D space games: Easily playable, with a dozen or so controls for flying a ship (the Centurian) against a fleet of Myon vessels which are invading the solar system. 
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'''''Codename MAT''''' is a 3D Space Shoot-Em-Up and Exploration game published by [[Amsoft]].
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Although not on a par with the likes of ''[[Elite]]'', it was playable (and had an ending).
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There were a few very minor bugs in the programming but these had no effect on the playability.
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The game was very tricky to get to grips with thanks to the vast array of keyboard controls to compliment the joystick/cursor control of the ship.
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Perseverence was key, however, and a complex but fun game was to be found inside.
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== Plot ==
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== Inlay Text ==
 
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.
 
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.
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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.
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For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, whose fleets are now ragged and depleted.
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They have launched an all-or-nothing attack, knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft.
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Only the prototype - USS Centurion - has been built, and it must be pressed into immediate service as both battle-cruiser and tactical command centre.
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Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created.
 
Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created.
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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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Now your mind is MAT's mind.
 
  
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Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the greatest adventure of all...
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== Screenshots ==
  
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== Screenshots & Videos ==
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[[File:Codename_MAT_(Title).png‎|300px]] [[File:Codename_Mat_(Solar_Chart).png|300px]][[File:Codename MAT Screenshot.png|300px]] [[File:Codename_MAT_1.png|300px]][[File:Codename_MAT_2.png|300px]] [[File:Codename_MAT_4.png|300px]]
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[[File:Codename_MAT_6.png|300px]]
  
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT">
 
  
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Image:Codename_Mat_(Solar_Chart).png|Solar Chart - One of the Many Map and Instrument Screens!
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== Cheat Mode ==
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Image:Codename MAT Screenshot.png|In 3D Battle - more than a passing nod to [[Star Wars]] here...
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None - Please feel free to add!
  
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== Re-releases and Compilations ==
 
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* Re-released by [[Zeppelin Games]] (1988)
 
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* Appeared on the following Compilations
 
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** [[10 Computer Hits 2]] (1986)
 
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== Hints & Tips ==
 
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None - Please feel free to add and remember to give full credit!
 
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* The game did spawn a sequel in the form of ''[[Codename MAT II]]'' published by [[Domark]]
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* Codename MAT is also available on:
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** [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0001002 ZX Spectrum]
  
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*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.
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== Resources ==
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*The game was the first release for Brewster's own company [[Zeppelin Games]] when the title was re-released at the beginning of 1988.
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=== Cover ===
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*The game spawned a sequel in the form of ''[[Codename MAT II]]'' published by [[Domark]]
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg|300px]]
  
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== Coverdisc ==
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=== Manual ===
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* [[Media:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Manual]] {{EN}} {{PDF}}
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* [[Media:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) (tape) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Manual]] {{FR}} {{PDF}}
  
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft UK)">
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=== Adverts ===
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[[File:Amstrad Computer User840809 031.jpg|300px]]
  
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Back Coverdisc.jpg|Back Coverdisc
 
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg|Front Coverdisc
 
  
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=== Media Scan ===
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg|300px]]
  
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== Covertape ==
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=== Reviews ===
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''ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)''
  
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft UK)">
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(ACU_01).jpg|300px]]
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Image:Codename Mat Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Back Covertape
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''ACU 05 (Apr 1985)''
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Image:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Front Covertape
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(ACU_02).jpg|300px]]
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft FR)">
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''AA 001 (Oct 1985)''
  
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Back Covertape.jpg|Back Covertape
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(AA).jpg|300px]]
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg|Front Covertape
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''(Amtix 01 (Nov 1985)''
  
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== Disc ==
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(Amtix).jpg|300px]]
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft UK)">
 
  
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side B.jpg|side B
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== Magazine References ==
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg|side A
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|'''Magazine'''|| '''Issue'''||'''Date'''|| '''Page'''||'''Reference Type'''
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|Amstrad Computer User||001||Aug/Sep 1984||16||Review (reproduced above)
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== Tape ==
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|Amstrad Copmuter User||001||Aug/Sep 1984||31||Advert (reproduced above)
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft UK)">
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|Amstrad Computer User||004||Mar 1985||15||Letter
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Image:Codename Mat Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|side B
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Image:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|side A
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|Amstrad Computer User||005||Apr 1985||41||Review (reproduced above)
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|Amstrad Computer User||006||May 1985||31||Letter
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft FR)">
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|Amstrad Action||001||Oct 1985||79-80||Review (reproduced above)
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side B.jpg|side B
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|Amtix||001||Nov 1985||26||Review (reproduced above)
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg|side A
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT">
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Image:Codename Mat (ACU 1).JPG|ACU Review (1st)
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Image:Codename MAT (ACU 2).JPG|ACU Review (2nd)
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== Manual ==
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* [[Media:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Manual]] {{EN}} {{PDF}}
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* [[Media:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) (tape) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Manual]] {{FR}} {{PDF}}
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== Links ==
 
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* {{CPCPower|587}}
 
* {{CPCPower|587}}
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* {{Tacgr|192}}
 
 
* {{EnWiki|Codename_MAT}}
 
* {{EnWiki|Codename_MAT}}
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* {{WorldOfSpectrum|0001002|Link to World of Spectrum}}
 
  
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[[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1984]] [[Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-ups]] [[Category:Game Manual]]
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[[Category:Games]][[Category:Games 1984]][[Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-ups]]

Latest revision as of 05:37, 20 October 2014

Codename MAT
Codename MAT front cover
Release 1984
Publisher Amsoft
Developer Micromega
Programmer Derek Brewster
Musician None
Artist Derek Brewster
Genre Shoot-em-up (3D)
Players 1
Controls Keyboard Joystick
Language Language:english
Media disk Cassette
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.

Inlay Text

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...


Screenshots

Codename MAT (Title).png Codename Mat (Solar Chart).pngCodename MAT Screenshot.png Codename MAT 1.pngCodename MAT 2.png Codename MAT 4.png Codename MAT 6.png


Cheat Mode

None - Please feel free to add!


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:

Resources

Cover

Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg
Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg
Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg

Manual

Adverts

Amstrad Computer User840809 031.jpg


Media Scan

Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg
Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg
Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg

Reviews

ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)

Codename Mat (ACU 01).jpg

ACU 05 (Apr 1985)

Codename Mat (ACU 02).jpg

AA 001 (Oct 1985)

Codename Mat (AA).jpg

(Amtix 01 (Nov 1985)

Codename Mat (Amtix).jpg


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

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