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To: Sigmund who wrote (8112)	9/28/1998 9:40:00 AM
From: Todd DeMelle	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14266

From macledge.com RedJack: Revenge of the Brethren misc. notes: Just in case you haven't checked the stores recently, the hybrid CD-ROM game, RedJack: Revenge of the Brethren was release late this past week. The game comes on 3 CD-ROMs, and requires a PowerPC processor (601 to 604e, or a G3), System 7.1 or higher, 24 MB RAM installed (or more), a minimum of 70 MB of hard disk space, and a 4X or faster CD-ROM drive. The box fails to mention that the game also requires a minimum of 16-bit color (your system must support thousands of colors or better). Yours truly has been playing this game for well over a month and have concluded that it really demands a higher-end PowerPC. On my 9500/233 604e, it performed well, but at certain times, a G3 would have been preferred. Although the box requires a minimum 601 PowerPC processor, I really can't see how that would be playable. A 603 or better is more realistic as system requirements. The game looks fantastic in 24-bit color (millions of colors) but unless you have a processor that can draw that many colors quickly, you better stick with 16-bit color. Many may think that replay value may be limited in this sort of game, and you would be right. But the game will take a long time to complete, as it is quite difficult (especially the sword fights). The acting and animation is quite good and much improved over previous Cyberflix's titles. Anyone who'd like a fun, exciting and lengthy adventure game should check out RedJack. The game does recommend ages 13 years of age and up, since it does include animated blood and gore, mild language, and use of tobacco and alcohol (those darned pirates!). Download the 67 MB demo. Watch for a MGL review of Redjack soon. Also, watch for an exclusive deal on Redjack at MGL soon as well! This game was developed by Cyberflix, makers of Titanic: Adventure Out of Time, Dust, Jump Raven, and Lunicus (oh boy, now I've dated myself!). Every game they've produced has been Mac compatible. This game is published by THQ, who also recently published the luke warm sequel, Pax Imperia 2 for Mac/PC. Currently THQ has no Mac-compatible titles in preparation. RedJack has a registration card, but does not indicate whether you are a Mac or PC user. However, there is a selection of computer magazines (only one Mac 'zine listed, MacAddict), so perhaps you can check just that one to indicate you as a Mac user. It's unfortunate that they didn't designate on the registration card what processor this game was played on. These days, it's so important to show publishers that Mac users are buying games.