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Round 42 1986
User rating: 9	DOS Shareware (full version)	Shooter
Developed by Elven Software (Pop Software)
Published by Elven Software (Pop Software)
Graphics: CGA 160×100×16c
Round 42 is the predecessor to Invasion of the Mutant Space Bats of Doom. It was written by Mike Pooler and published by Elven Software Company before it became Pop Software. The game is basically an advanced version of Space Invaders, with waves of aliens descending from the top of the screen, increasing in speed as their numbers decrease, and destroying you when they reach the bottom. There are no shields, and you have a limited number of "phazor" shots that never miss to help you hit those last few aliens of the round. Far from being repetitive, each of the 42 waves of aliens has a different appearance and behavior. The first wave is clearly made up of space bats, so it's interesting to see how this concept evolved into one of the most popular and bizarre shooters of all time. Round 42 Shareware (27k) Play online I have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed on Pop Software's website.