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third-person shooter
MDK
By Shiny Entertainment, released 1 Jan 1997
- Microsoft Windows
- Classic Mac OS
- DOS
- science fiction video game
What it is
MDK is a science-fiction third-person shooter from Shiny Entertainment, set during an alien assault on Earth. Mining cities are draining power and minerals from major metropolises, while civilians die by the second. You descend by stealth parachute, then try to reach and eliminate the alien leader. The game’s signature equipment includes a head-mounted sniper weapon with a zoom function, used to target enemies from a distance. MDK is a single-player game and supports Steam Family Sharing. Its listed platforms are Microsoft Windows, Classic Mac OS and DOS; the Steam platform listing specifies Windows. Shiny Entertainment is the maker and developer. The entry dates the game to 1997, while its Steam release date is September 17, 2009.
What players like, and what they don't
- Third-person science-fiction shooter
- Stealth parachute and zooming sniper weapon
- Listed for Windows, Classic Mac OS and DOS
- Steam Family Sharing
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows
- Steam release date is September 17, 2009
Who it suits
MDK suits players looking for a single-player science-fiction shooter centered on infiltrating an alien threat. Its listed platforms may be relevant to players checking for older computer systems.
MDK sets a fast-moving invasion premise around a parachute insertion and a long-range weapon. Check the platform listing carefully: the broader entry lists three platforms, while Steam specifies Windows.
