''Team Apache'' is an

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developed by Simis and published by Mindscape. ''Team Apache'' is mostly about commanding a group of six

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crews in battles against

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in Colombia and the

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Development

''Team Apache'' was developed by Simis, whose founders led a management buyout of the developer from

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during development. Mindscape later purchased the publishing rights.

Gameplay

''Team Apache'' is an intricate video game characterized by its focus on the principles of command, tactics, and battlefield authenticity. The player assumes a managerial role, supervising unit morale, supply logistics, maintenance procedures, and strategic planning undertaken prior to mission deployment. The game utilizes a combination of manual instructions and a daily newspaper system to provide players with the geopolitical context behind the depicted wars, accentuating the emphasis on realism. Detailed, military-style situation reports are employed to offer a comprehensive overview of the tactical environment, ensuring a complete understanding of the battlefield situation. During the game's progress, ground forces engage in realistic deployments and movements, accurately replicating the dynamics of a theatre of conflict. ''Team Apache'' offers diverse gameplay modes. It includes a multiplayer mode that allows players to collaborate or compete with others. The game is equipped with a mission building application, enabling players to design and execute their own missions, thereby enriching the user's engagement with the game's strategic elements.

Plot

The player commands six

crews of the

in battles against the

in Colombia and the

. The storyline is developed through FMV sequences, in-mission briefings and newspaper articles.

Colombian Campaign

In 1998, the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia–Ejército del Pueblo or FARC-EP (Spanish for "Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia–People's Army") staged a large-scale

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offensive against the

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. In its wake comes a wave of

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and

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of high-ranking officials and their families. The corrupt and inefficient

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and police cannot hold their own against the

, and need help from the United States. The United States needs to safeguard Colombia's oil industry and eliminate FARC's illegal

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industry.

Latvian Campaign

References

External links

Combatsim.com Team Apache interview
A site dedicated to combat simulations, with an interview with Bryan Walker, the original concept developer for Team Apache.

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1998 video games Helicopter video games Mindscape games Multiplayer and single-player video games Simis games Video games developed in the United Kingdom Video games set in 1998 Video games set in Colombia Windows games Windows-only games Combat flight simulators