Games by Frontier Developments

Frontier's Game Biography

Elite

"Probably the best computer game ever" (The Times)
Numerous awards (too many to mention here ;-)
First non-US game to get to No. 1 on US Billboard Charts

Zarch

Top selling game ever on Archimedes computer (only platform it was released on)
Top review score to date in ACE (forerunner of EDGE magazine)

Virus

1988 Computer Industry's InDin awards "16 bit Game of the Year"
Top review score ever in ACE (pushing Zarch into 2nd place..)

Elite II: Frontier

Best Selling European Home Computer Game 1993 (Gallup)
1994 ECTS ‘BBC Live and Kicking Award’

Frontier: First Encounters

Detailed modelling of planets and our galaxy arguably still not surpassed
No. 1 for four weeks in the UK Gallup chart

V2000

1998 Inaugural BAFTA ‘Best Game’ Nomination

“Infestation turns out to be something of a Russian Doll. Revealing layer after layer, it ultimately proves to be as blessed with curiosities, subtleties and idiosyncrasies as the very best Nintendo games.” (PC Format)

Darxide EMP for Pocket PC

Frontier's first game for mobile devices, published by Frontier, was launched in February 2003. It is sold as a download from Frontier's website and other Pocket PC content aggregators sites and is high in the bestseller lists on both Handango.com and Pocketgear.com, consistently receiving "5 / 5" customer reviews. Darxide EMP was awarded 'Best Game or Entertainment Application on Pocket PC' by Microsoft in April 2003.

RollerCoaster Tycoon for Xbox

The first ever version of the best-selling 'RollerCoaster Tycoon' theme-park build / management sim franchise for consoles was launched by Infogrames on 28th March 2003.

Wacky Worlds

The 'Wacky Worlds' expansion pack for the chart-topping RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 game was released on 9th May 2003 on PC CD-ROM by Infogrames. 'Wacky Worlds' entered the US charts at #4.

Wallace & Gromit in Project Zoo

The first ever videogame outing for Aardman Animation's Oscar-winning duo Wallace & Gromit. This was launched on 30th September on PlayStation2, Xbox, GameCube and PC platforms, published by BAM Entertainment, and has been nominated for a BAFTA in the category 'Best Childrens Game'.

Dog's Life

An innovative action-adventure game, utilising Frontier's own freshly-created IP, that allows players to experience life from a dog's perspective. This was released on 29th October 2003 on PlayStation2, published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, and has been nominated for two BAFTAs; 'Best Action Adventure' and 'Best Children's Game'.

Time Twister

The 'Time Twister' expansion pack for the hit RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 game was released on 7th November 2003 on PC CD-ROM by Atari. The release of 'TimeTwister' also spurred 'Wacky Worlds' back into the PC charts.

Darxide EMP for Nokia Series 60 Smartphones

A port of Frontier's first game for mobile devices to Series 60 Smartphones, published by Frontier, was launched in April 2004. It is sold as a download (both to PC and OTA direct to phone) from Frontier's website and via many other channels including EBGames and several wireless operators worldwide.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

On 2nd November 2004 Frontier and publisher Atari brought the RCT franchise into dynamic 3D and scored Number 1 PC game in the US on the first week of launch and again over the Christmas holiday period, as well as performing strongly in charts around the world. RCT3 has already been voted Simulation/Strategy Game of the Year by media including InsideGamerOnline & Jive Magazine against stiff competition (Sims2, Rome:Total War etc.). It has been hailed by fans and reviewers alike as a modern classic that significantly raises the bar for 3D RTS'.

Soaked!

Frontier's first expansion pack for the US #1 hit RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 game was released in June 2005 by publishers Atari. It features more brand-new coasters, rides and themed scenery plus a massive extension to gameplay via the addition of water park content - for the first time budding Tycoons are able to add swimming pools, waterslides, aquaria, combined firework, water and laser light shows and whale and dolphin shows to their parks. Huge acclaim from fans of the series.

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-rabbit

Released by publisher Konami day and date with the Aardman / Dreamwork's #1 US box-office movie in October 2005, Frontier's second Wallace & Gromit game on PS2 and Xbox delivers a great game that perfectly hits the target audience and complements a great license. Curse of the Were-Rabbit builds on its acclaimed predecessor, Project Zoo, to deliver a fresh, innovative gaming experience by incorporating additional, proven gameplay mechanics including fighting, task solving, teamwork, the ability of allowing a second player to join at any time and, of course, a huge array of Wallace's quirky gadgetry and insane weapons - plus a little bit of that 'harmless mind-alteration', of course!

Curse of the Were-Rabbit mobile

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-rabbit - The Great Rabbit Round-Up Frontier's first Java game as a mobile publisher has been signed to worldwide operators covering over 300M subscribers, and was launched day and date with the Aardman / Dreamwork's #1 US box-office movie in October 2005. Wallace and Gromit’s humane pest control firm Anti-Pesto is in full swing – until Wallace has a little mishap with his machinery… Help Gromit to save the day by ridding the town of rabbits, and along the way overcome…the Curse of the Were-Rabbit..!

Wild!

Frontier's second expansion pack for the US #1 hit RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 game has been RTM and will be published late October 2005 by Atari. It features more brand-new coasters, rides and themed scenery plus a massive extension to gameplay via the addition of stunningly animated safari animals - for the first time budding Tycoons will be able to add safari rides, all manner of animals, animatronic dinosaurs and lion and tiger shows to their parks. This game is much more than a typical expansion, with more coasters, new characters and gameplay additions that extend the RollerCoaster Tycoon experience. Dozens of new adrenalin pumping attractions and breathtaking rides will make fans roar with delight!