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.
Although not on a par with the likes of ''[[Elite]]'', it was playable (and had an ending). There were a few very minor bugs in the programming but these had no effect on the playability.
There were a few very minor bugs in the programming but these had no effect on the playability. 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. Perseverence was key, however, and a complex but fun game was to be found inside.
== Plot ==
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.
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 & Videos ==
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Image:Codename_Mat_(Solar_Chart).png|Solar Chart - One of the Many Map and Instrument Screens!
Image:Codename MAT Screenshot.png|In 3D Battle - more than a passing nod to [[Star Wars]] here...
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Image:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Cover
Image:Codename Mat Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Instructions
Image:Codename Mat Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side A
Image:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side B
Image:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Playing Manual
Image:Codename Mat (ACU 1).JPG|ACU Review (1st)
Image:Codename MAT (ACU 2).JPG|ACU Review (2nd)
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== Covertape ==
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Image:Codename Mat Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Back Covertape
Image:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Front Covertape
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Back Covertape.jpg|Back Covertape
Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg|Front Covertape
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== Tape ==
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Image:Codename Mat Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|side B
Image:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|side A
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Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side B.jpg|side B
Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg|side A
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== Manual ==
Image:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Playing Manual
== Links ==