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S.D.I.

by Master Designer Software, Inc.·published by Cinemaware

1 December 198614
PCDOSAmigaAtari ST

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About

S.D.I. takes place in the year 2017 of an alternate timeline, in which the Soviet Union continued to exist and pose a threat to the countries of the free world. USA launched another Strategic Defense Initiative, its commander-in-chief being General Sloan McCormick. A Soviet extremist group consisting of KGB members has gained control of space launch facilities, and began firing nuclear missiles at America. McCormick must fulfill his duty, but his heart belongs to a woman who is on the opposing side. He controls a space-based fighter, trying to neutralize enemy missiles. Defense satellites must be repaired as well, and enemy bases infiltrated in order to rescue his beloved one and save his nation and the world.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First personThird person

Included in

Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

5.25" Floppy Disk

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard

Controller Types Supported

Analog Joystick

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel 8088 / 8086

Min. RAM Required

256 KB

Video Modes Supported

CGA

Sound Devices Supported

PC Speaker

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Also known as

S.D.I.: The Screen Burns With Forbidden Passion and Global War! — Tag-lined title

SDI — Title Screen title

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Facts

Publisher

Cinemaware

Released

1 December 1986

Platforms

PCDOSAmigaAtari ST

Tags

Sci-fi / futuristic