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Catacomb 3D

Catacomb 3D is one of the first 3-dimensional computer game (after two earlier 2-D games) in the Catacomb series of games created by the founders of id Software, published by Softdisk. It was released in November 1991. It is a first-person shooter for the PC platform with EGA graphics. The game introduced the concept of showing the player's hand in the three-dimensional viewport, and preceded the more successful and well-known Wolfenstein 3D.

The origins of the games are Catacomb by John Carmack for the PC and Apple II. This is a two-dimensional game utilising a third-person view from above, released in 1989-1990. It was followed up with Catacomb II, which used the same game engine with new levels.

The first release of the 3D version was called Catacomb 3d: A new dimension, but it was later re-released as Catacomb 3d: The Descent, as well as Catacombs 3 for a commercial re-release.

The game credits are: John Carmack, John Romero, Jason Blochowiak (programmers), Tom Hall (creative director), Adrian Carmack (artist), and Robert Prince (musician).

Catacomb 3D - Catacomb Fantasy Trilogy

Catacomb 3D - Catacomb Abyss

Catacomb Abyss was the only game in the series that was released as shareware. It was released by Softdisk in 1992.

The credits are Mike Maynard, Jim Row, Nolan Martin (programming), Steve Maines (art direction), Steve Maines, Carol Ludden, Jerry Jones, Adrian Carmack (art production), Jim Weiler, Judi Mangham (quality assurance), and id Software (3D imaging effects).

Catacomb 3D - Catacomb Armageddon

Catacomb Armageddon is the sequel to Catacomb Abyss. It was later re-released as Curse of the Catacombs.

Catacomb 3D - Catacomb Apocalypse

Catacomb Apocalypse is the final game in the Catacomb Fantasy Trilogy. It was later re-released as Terror of the Catacombs.

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