Last Update: 5/13/07
SWAT 3
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle (also known as SWAT3 or SWAT3:CQB) is a tactical squad-based first-person shooter, developed by Sierra Northwest and published by parent Sierra Entertainment for the PC on November 23, 1999. SWAT3 remains the biggest selling title of the SWAT series,[citation needed] and is the only member of the SWAT series to come close to the popularity of the earlier titles of the Police Quest series, from which it originated.
As the first first-person shooter of the Police Quest/SWAT games, SWAT3 received a new game engine with cell and portal technologies for simulation of environments, and advanced AI and ballistics. The developers spent some time with LAPD SWAT, studying tactics in order to create an accurate, realistic simulation. Most of the animations in the game were motion captured, acted out by a SWAT officer.
The player assumes the role of a Los Angeles Police Department SWAT element leader, in command of a five-man element. Over a number of missions, the player has to defend the city from violent criminals, terrorists and the threat of a nuclear weapon, and prevent disruption of an important treaty signing. The game also features multiplayer including traditional Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes in addition to Paintball mode and Cooperative play through the single player missions.
SWAT 3 was succeeded by SWAT 4 in April 2005, development and publishing being transferred to Irrational Games and Sierra owner Vivendi Universal.
Source: Wikipedia Article
As the first first-person shooter of the Police Quest/SWAT games, SWAT3 received a new game engine with cell and portal technologies for simulation of environments, and advanced AI and ballistics. The developers spent some time with LAPD SWAT, studying tactics in order to create an accurate, realistic simulation. Most of the animations in the game were motion captured, acted out by a SWAT officer.
The player assumes the role of a Los Angeles Police Department SWAT element leader, in command of a five-man element. Over a number of missions, the player has to defend the city from violent criminals, terrorists and the threat of a nuclear weapon, and prevent disruption of an important treaty signing. The game also features multiplayer including traditional Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes in addition to Paintball mode and Cooperative play through the single player missions.
SWAT 3 was succeeded by SWAT 4 in April 2005, development and publishing being transferred to Irrational Games and Sierra owner Vivendi Universal.
Source: Wikipedia Article
Publisher: Sierra
Features
# 5 vs. 5 Person Multiplayer
Compete in multiplayer mode with up to 9 other gamers and up to 60 AI characters via LAN or the Internet.
# Advanced Tactics CD
The second CD in this two-CD set includes educational videos and diagrams of SWAT tactics, SWAT history, and more — all provided by actual SWAT officers. These videos were shot on location at the famous Blackwater Instructional Center.
# New Missions
One totally new mission, five missions previously available only on the Web, and the 21 original missions for a total of 27 included missions.
# Numerous Game Types
Five different multiplayer game types: Co-Op, Deathmatch, Last Man Standing, Team Deathmatch and Paintball
# Authenticity
Use authentic SWAT tactics, gear, and weapons that sport true ballistics (shoot through doors, walls and glass--one bullet can take out two terrorists).
# World and Scenario Editors
Create your own signature missions, edit existing missions, or recreate real-world situations.
# Mod Selector
Use the Mod Selector to choose from a list of downloaded mods, and launch the game to play that mod. It's that simple.
# Robust AI
AI for more than 150 characters, from hostages and criminals to team members. No mission is ever the same!
Compete in multiplayer mode with up to 9 other gamers and up to 60 AI characters via LAN or the Internet.
# Advanced Tactics CD
The second CD in this two-CD set includes educational videos and diagrams of SWAT tactics, SWAT history, and more — all provided by actual SWAT officers. These videos were shot on location at the famous Blackwater Instructional Center.
# New Missions
One totally new mission, five missions previously available only on the Web, and the 21 original missions for a total of 27 included missions.
# Numerous Game Types
Five different multiplayer game types: Co-Op, Deathmatch, Last Man Standing, Team Deathmatch and Paintball
# Authenticity
Use authentic SWAT tactics, gear, and weapons that sport true ballistics (shoot through doors, walls and glass--one bullet can take out two terrorists).
# World and Scenario Editors
Create your own signature missions, edit existing missions, or recreate real-world situations.
# Mod Selector
Use the Mod Selector to choose from a list of downloaded mods, and launch the game to play that mod. It's that simple.
# Robust AI
AI for more than 150 characters, from hostages and criminals to team members. No mission is ever the same!
SWAT 3 Videos
System Requirements
Windows® ME/2000/98/95 CD-ROM
Minimum System Requirements
Pentium II® 266Mhz
64 MB RAM
550 MB hard drive space
4X CD-ROM
8 MB video card, DirectX 8a (included on CD)
Windows compatible sound device
Mouse and keyboard
Preferred
Pentium II® 300 MHz+
64 MB RAM+
3-D accelerator card (DirectX compatible)
Internet/Multiplayer
32-bit Internet service provider with 28.8+
Modem or local area network (LAN)
Minimum System Requirements
Pentium II® 266Mhz
64 MB RAM
550 MB hard drive space
4X CD-ROM
8 MB video card, DirectX 8a (included on CD)
Windows compatible sound device
Mouse and keyboard
Preferred
Pentium II® 300 MHz+
64 MB RAM+
3-D accelerator card (DirectX compatible)
Internet/Multiplayer
32-bit Internet service provider with 28.8+
Modem or local area network (LAN)
