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Codename MAT

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{| align="right" valign="top"|{{Gamebase Entry|Image = [[Image:Codename_MAT_Codename_Mat_(TitleFront).png‎jpg|center|300px|Loading ScreenCodename MAT front cover]]
|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
|Publisher = [[Amsoft]]
|Artist = [[Derek Brewster]]
|Genre = [[:Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-up (3D)]]
|Players = 1P Only1
|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
|Language = {{EN}}
|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
|Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]]
|Magazine Reviews= [[ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)|No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)]]<br> [[ACU Issue 05 (Apr 1985)|4 stars 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)]]|Info = a.k.a. Nom de Code: MATAppeared on side B of the compilation [[10 Computer Hits 2]]<br> Appeared on side B of the compilation [[6 Computer Hits 2]]
}}
|}
== Overview ==
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]]'Codename MAT', it was playable (and had an ending). There were '''' is 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, 3D Space Shoot-Em-Up and a complex but fun Exploration game was to be found insidepublished by [[Amsoft]]== Plot ==
== 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...
Now your mind is MAT's mind.
Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the greatest adventure of all...== Screenshots ==
== Screenshots & Videos ==[[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]] [[File:Codename_MAT_6.png|300px]]
<gallery caption="Codename MAT">
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...== Cheat Mode ==
</gallery>None - Please feel free to add!
== Re-releases and Compilations ==
 
* Re-released by [[Zeppelin Games]] (1988)
* Appeared on the following Compilations
** [[10 Computer Hits 2]] (1986)
 
== Hints & Tips ==
 
None - Please feel free to add and remember to give full credit!
== 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:
** [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0001002 ZX Spectrum]
*Originally released for the == Resources ===== Cover ===[[ZX SpectrumFile:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg|300px]], author <br>[[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 '''File:Codename MAT''', the game was also known as ''Hank'' during the development stageMat Front Covertape (Amsoft).*The game was the first release for Brewster's own company [[Zeppelin Gamesjpg|300px]] when the title was re-released at the beginning of 1988.<br>*The game spawned a sequel in the form of ''[[File:Codename MAT II]]'' published by [[DomarkMat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg|300px]]
== Coverdisc =Manual ===* [[Media:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Manual]] {{EN}} {{PDF}}* [[Media:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) (tape) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Manual]] {{FR}} {{PDF}}
<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft UK)">== Adverts ===[[File:Amstrad Computer User840809 031.jpg|300px]]
Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Back Coverdisc.jpg|Back Coverdisc
Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg|Front Coverdisc
=== Media Scan ===[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg|300px]]</gallerybr>[[File:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|300px]]<br>[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg|300px]]
== Covertape =Reviews ===''ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)''
<gallery caption="Codename MAT [[File:Codename_Mat_(Amsoft UKACU_01)".jpg|300px]]<br>
Image:Codename Mat Back Covertape ''ACU 05 (AmsoftApr 1985).jpg|Back CovertapeImage:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Front Covertape''
[[File:Codename_Mat_(ACU_02).jpg|300px]]</gallerybr>
<gallery caption="Codename MAT ''AA 001 (Amsoft FROct 1985)">''
Image[[File:Codename Mat Codename_Mat_(Amsoft FRAA) Back Covertape.jpg|Back Covertape300px]] Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg|Front Covertape<br>
</gallery>''(Amtix 01 (Nov 1985)''
== Disc ==[[File:Codename_Mat_(Amtix).jpg|300px]] <br>
<gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft UK)">
Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side B.jpg|side BImage:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg|side A </gallery> == Tape Magazine References == <gallery caption="Codename MAT (Amsoft UK)"> Image{|{{Prettytable|width:Codename Mat Tape 700px; font- side B (Amsoft).jpgsize: 2em;}}|side B'''Magazine'''|| '''Issue'''||'''Date'''|| '''Page'''||'''Reference Type'''Image:Codename Mat Tape |- side A |Amstrad Computer User||001||Aug/Sep 1984||16||Review (Amsoftreproduced above).jpg|side A- <|Amstrad Copmuter User||001||Aug/gallery> <gallery caption="Codename MAT Sep 1984||31||Advert (Amsoft FRreproduced above)"> Image:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape |- Side B.jpg|Amstrad Computer User||004||Mar 1985||side B15||LetterImage:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape |- Side A.jpg|Amstrad Computer User||005||Apr 1985||41|side A </gallery> == Manual == * [[Media:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat Review (Amsoft UKreproduced above) Manual]] {{EN}} {{PDF}}* [[Media:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) (tape) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Manual]] {{FR}} {{PDF}}-|Amstrad Computer User||006||May 1985||31||Letter== Download ==|- * [[Media:Codename Mat |Amstrad Action||001||Oct 1985||79-80||Review (discreproduced above) (Amsoft UK).zip|-|Codename Mat Amtix||001||Nov 1985||26||Review (disc) (Amsoft UK).zip]] (DSK for Emulatorsreproduced above)* [[Media:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft UK).zip|Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft UK).zip]] (CDT for Emulators)-|}
== Links ==
 
* {{CPCPower|587}}
* {{Tacgr|192}}
* {{EnWiki|Codename_MAT}}
* {{WorldOfSpectrum|0001002|Link to World of Spectrum}}
 [[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1984]] [[Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-ups]] [[Category:Game Manual]]
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