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Codename MAT
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<p><i>Codename MAT</i> is a <a href="/facts/Space_combat_simulator/hfzTFLxG">space combat simulator</a> published in 1984 by Micromega for the <a href="/facts/ZX_Spectrum/JVbaDHrU">ZX Spectrum</a> and <a href="/facts/Amstrad_CPC/U2F6jDXY">Amstrad CPC</a> written by Derek Brewster. The game is similar to <a href="/facts/Atari%2c_Inc./CQh1gphs">Atari, Inc.</a>'s <i><a href="/facts/Star_Raiders/XvSVkSGe">Star Raiders</a></i> from 1979. Both games allow switching between front and aft-facing views and have strategic chart and scan modes. While <i>Star Raiders</i> has the player fighting Zylons, in <i>Codename MAT</i> the enemies are Myons. </p><p>A sequel, <i>Codename MAT II</i>, also by Brewster, was published in 1985. </p>