''Slipstream 5000'' is a 3D

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developed by The Software Refinery and published by

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for

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s in July 1995.

Release

The game is compatible with

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as well as

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and

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via their native DOS support. Later versions of Windows based on the NT kernel have issues with running the game, but it can be run successfully via

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. It was also distributed free with Classic Logitech Wingman Extreme Joysticks during the 1990s.

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released an

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version for

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and

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in 2011. ''Slipstream'' was an unreleased conversion of ''Slipstream 5000'' which in 1996 was being prepared for the

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platform's Japanese market (it was supposed to be later completely reshaped for its European release). Little was publicised about this title, besides its "urban

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" look as the ships were being designed by the Japanese manga artists. It was also in development for the

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. Since the 2010s, it has been available for purchase via the website Good Old Games as well as Steam.

Reception

Although sales were not very high due to stiff competition from consoles, the game was generally well received, having 3D graphics and gameplay advanced for its time. While it was soon superseded by console games with superior graphics, Slipstream 5000 was later described as having been years ahead of its competition. PC Gamer magazine US rated it at 89%. ''

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'' reviewed the PC version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "it's a very pretty game that happens to be even more fun to play than it is to look at."

References

External links

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