CyberStrike 2

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CyberStrike 2
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Developer(s) Simutronics
Publisher(s) 989 Studios
Series CyberStrike
Platform(s) Windows
Release
  • NA: November 17, 1998 [1]
Genre(s) Mech simulation
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Cyberstrike 2 is a mech simulation game developed by Simutronics and published by 989 Studios for Microsoft Windows in 1998. It is the sequel to CyberStrike .

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Development

The game was in development as early as July 1997. [2] It was originally scheduled to release on January 15, 1998. [2]

Reception

The game received average reviews from critics.

CyberStrike 2 was named as a finalist by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for "Online Action/Strategy Game of the Year" at the 2nd Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which ultimately went to Starsiege: Tribes . [13]

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