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WAR ALONG THE MOHAWK
Developed by: Empire Games (1998)
Genre: Historical Role-Playing Adventure Game
System Requirements: Windows 95, P100, 16 MB RAM, CD ROM, 65 MB HDD Space, Mouse, SVGA Card with 1 MB VRAM.

OVERVIEW: Remember the movie "Last of the Mohicans" starring Daniel Day Lewis? Well, that's the time period in which you'll find yourself (actually your in-game persona) in: the good old French and Indian War. Here's the overall background: the French and British (this includes American colonist, the F-I War predates the American War of Independence), with their receptive Indian allies are battling it out over territory in North America. As a player, your in-game persona is either pro-French, pro-British or pro-themselves. Character types include just about every type of American colonial archetype: Indian Warrior, British Officer, Trader, Mountain Man, Ranger, Merchant, Preacher, French Officer- up to 40 character types total. Each character has specific skills and abilities which can be improved as the game progresses (if you survive).

The game operates in real time turns and offers player a plethora of weapons and items which may be bought, traded or scavenged. Now you get to romp around al la Hawkeye in 30+ missions, dodging everything from tomahawks to blunderbuss blast. It's really quite impressive considering the somewhat obscure subject.

The gameplay is primarily done via the toolbar and isn't too tricky. The other aspects, sounds and graphics, are a mixed bag. The graphics are kind of basic- but well done while the sounds are great- just about every character has his/her own personality and accent!

War Along The Mohawk, while not terribly trend setting, is a nice little game. It's a breath for fresh air from the tried (and tired) genre of PC role-playing games. If you are looking for a role-playing game with a different setting you just can't really go wrong with War Along The Mohawk. It's well-designed, fun and pretty addicting. Anyone who love the "Last of the Mohicans" will LOVE this one.

THE SCOUTING REPORT:

THE PROS:

• Unique game setting: French and Indian War.
  One of the few historical role-playing games.
  Attention to detail- personalities and accents for each character.
  Interface is player friendly.

THE CONS:

• Graphically somewhat dated and ho-hum.

Review by Steve Ellis