- Publication date
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1993
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Strategy games
- Item Size
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991.7K
Like all the best strategy games, CASCADE is easy to learn and
yet tough to actually master. On playing the game you are presented
with a maze of letters, scattered with balls and other objects.
Each player (you v Computer) takes turns to remove a letter, and
the balls cascade down the gaps left. On reaching the bottom, they
will enter your hopper and add a value to your score. This value is
normally 1, but is changed if a ball hits a NEGATOR or DOUBLER in
its travels. NEGATORS and DOUBLERS act as TOGGLES – ie. hitting a
DOUBLER once turns the mode on, hit it again and its switched off.
Hitting a BONUS is normally worth 4 points, although this becomes
-4 points if NEGATE mode is on, or double that if DOUBLE mode is on.
If you hit a flask of GELIGNITE you will clear a path adjacent to
that square. When you hit a REGENERATOR, part of the maze is
regenerated, and some extra balls are dropped in at the top.
- Addeddate
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2013-04-14 08:30:16
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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CASC19S.EXE
- Identifier
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CascadeSW1993PCSolutionsStrategy
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.3
- Year
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1993
Another thing that really makes Cascade enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Cascade. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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