Raid on Bungeling Bay was the first video game designed by Will Wright, who is know for the Sims games and Spore. Raid is a basic war shoot em up. Like Choplifter, which also pitted you against the Bungeling Empire, in Raid you also control a helicopter. But in this game you're on the offensive, and you must bomb six factories that are scattered across a landscape. While carrying out your attacks, you'll have to avoid counterattacks by turrets, jets, missles, and battleships. This game is a blast to play, but it is also more than meets the eye. If you allow them, the factories will grow and develop new technology, making it easier for the Bungeling Empire to use against you. There are also signs of commerce throughout the game, such as supply boats moving between all of the hostile islands. All of this helps to add realism and a sense of urgency to the game by letting the player know that if the factories are left alone for too long, they will grow and fortify, making it even more difficult to win. This game is a definite classic.
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