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Lost Patrol

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Also known as
The Lost Patrol

Lead your squad to safety in this tactical survival game, navigating hostile jungles while evading an elusive enemy.

Lost Patrol was developed by Shadow Development and published by Ocean Software for MS-DOS in 1990; the 1991 legacy year likely reflects a later regional release or database error.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1990
Perspective
1st-person, Top-down
Size
915.01 KB
Version
autorun.bat
Rating
0 votes

About Lost Patrol

Players assume command of a military squad stranded in Vietnam after a helicopter crash. The primary objective is to guide these survivors to safety through hostile territory.

Gameplay involves managing a strategic map where navigation and resource allocation are key. The condition of the squad must be monitored, with factors like supplies and rest affecting their performance. The journey is challenging, as the environment presents threats such as enemy forces and hidden traps.

When specific locations are reached, the perspective shifts to illustrated scenes depicting the situation. Encounters with the enemy often trigger action-oriented sequences requiring direct combat. The overall experience is framed by archival footage from the conflict.

Lost Patrol Screenshots

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Part of the introduction sequence (VGA)
Title screen (VGA)
Intermediate screen (EGA)
Intermediate screen (EGA)
Intermediate screen (EGA)
Intermediate screen (EGA)
Intermediate screen (EGA)
Info about Claymore Mines (EGA)
Team overview (EGA)
Intro sequence