Hyper-V Program Manager
So it appears very few people know this - but HoverTank 3D was the first 3D first person shooter to be released by the company that would eventually be known as 'ID Software'. Released in 1991 it used EGA polygons for the walls, and had very simple graphics. I Always enjoyed this game - especially the little touch that the HoverTank always 'bobbed' as it moved, like a real hover tank would. From the game files:
### About the game ### In HOVERTANK 3-D you play mercenary Brick Sledge, hired by a beneficentorganization to rescue people from cities targeted for limited nuclear strikes. Get in, get 'em, and get out, before the missile hits. Climb on board your new HOVERTANK and go to it! ### Summary of how to play ### The cities are full of nuclear mutants, armored patrols, and other terrorsbent on your destruction. You must enter the cities and rescue the innocent humans needing your help. Here's the catch --- the nuclear missiles are on their way. You mustrescue the people... the ones that are still alive. You and the legendary HOVERTANK will not be teleported back to safety until you'veaccomplished your mission. You have an energy cannon as your main weapon. Holding down the fire button will build up power in the cannon. Release the button to fire. After all the people in the area are either rescued or killed, a warpgate will appear. And, it may not appear where you teleported in... Other things to know... Watch the time. If that missile arrives, goodbye HOVERTANK. Be careful about picking up the people. You don't want them killed by your stray cannon shots (and, of course, you get more money for more safely rescued people.) Good luck!
### About the game ###
In HOVERTANK 3-D you play mercenary Brick Sledge, hired by a beneficentorganization to rescue people from cities targeted for limited nuclear strikes.
Get in, get 'em, and get out, before the missile hits.
Climb on board your new HOVERTANK and go to it!
### Summary of how to play ###
The cities are full of nuclear mutants, armored patrols, and other terrorsbent on your destruction. You must enter the cities and rescue the innocent humans needing your help.
Here's the catch --- the nuclear missiles are on their way. You mustrescue the people... the ones that are still alive. You and the legendary HOVERTANK will not be teleported back to safety until you'veaccomplished your mission.
You have an energy cannon as your main weapon. Holding down the fire button will build up power in the cannon. Release the button to fire.
After all the people in the area are either rescued or killed, a warpgate will appear. And, it may not appear where you teleported in...
Other things to know...
Watch the time. If that missile arrives, goodbye HOVERTANK.
Be careful about picking up the people. You don't want them killed by your stray cannon shots (and, of course, you get more money for more safely rescued people.)
Good luck!
HoverTank 3D runs great under Virtual PC:
If you want to read a little more - you can check out ID's (admittedly minimal) website on this game: http://www.idsoftware.com/games/vintage/hovertank/
Cheers,Ben