Defcon 5

aka: Def Con 5

Released

1987 on DOS

Credits

3 people

Releases by Date (by platform)

Publishers

Cosmi Corporation

Moby Score: n/a
Critics: 26% (3)
Players: (8)
Collected By: 5 players

Genre: Simulation
Perspective: 3rd-person (Other)
Pacing: Real-time
Setting: Sci-fi / futuristic

DOS Specs [ all ]

Input Devices Supported: Keyboard

Description

The player takes the role of a DOD operative who must use the BMD(Ballistic Missile Defense System) to protect the United States. This system is composed of ground-based, land-launched, and space-based system components. The goal is to destroy, defeat, confound, or destabilize incoming ballistic missiles.

The game-play is mostly text based with the player entering 5-letter commands or coordinates in order to operate the BMD. In addition to active weapons, the player has access to surveillance system needed to detect missile launches and space mines. These systems are susceptible to visual interference and outages due to their orbits.

Screenshots

Promos

Credits (DOS version)

Graphics	Zinda Hogue
Programming	Raymond Hogue
Based on the C-64 version by	Paul Norman

Reviews

Critics

Average score: 26% (based on 3 ratings)

Players

Average score: 2.8 out of 5 (based on 8 ratings with 0 reviews)

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Trivia

Awards

Computer Gaming World
- November 1996 (15th anniversary issue) – #2 Worst Game of All Time

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Related Sites +

Commodore 64 Boxed Sets
For C64: high quality game packaging digitalisations. Include box, manual, brochure, additional material.
DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS
Statistics page of compatibility with original DOS version.
Hall of Light
For Amiga: game database entry; digitalised manuals; game packaging; screenshots; additional material.
Lemon 64
For C64: game entry database; advertisement; magazine reviews; music; documentation; cover art; additional material.
Lemon Amiga
For Amiga: game database entry; magazine reviews; music; manual; additional material.

Identifiers +

MobyGames ID: 51184

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Game added by WillowGreen.

Additional contributors: Patrick Bregger, Jo ST, ZeTomes.

Game added April 18th, 2011. Last modified February 22nd, 2023.