Dark Colony demo for Windows

Name: Dark Colony demo
Rating: 3.9 (18 reviews)
Author: Strategic Simulations

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

Dark Colony pits humans against aliens on Mars, featuring MMX-enhanced 3D graphics, advanced AI, and network play. Choose your side and fight for survival.

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Pros
- Impressive 3D graphics and lighting effects
- Cutting-edge MMX technology support
- Special lighting engine for shadows and effects
- Three distinct artificial intelligence types
- Network play supports up to eight players
Cons
- Demo version lacks introductory AVI movie file

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GENERAL

Release: June 12, 1997

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Pentium 90, Windows 95, 16MB RAM, 1MB SVGA video card, DirectX 3.0, natively supported Windows 95 video and sound cards

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Total Downloads: 87,924

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User Reviews

3.9/5

18 User Votes

i cant instral it
smftrsd gNovember 29, 2007
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Better than Average
gwardropAugust 14, 2006
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The game graphics were just as good as warcraft 2. You can switch sides at the start of a new game. Alot of fun.
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I found the playing field to be a bit difficult to control with a mouse. Not enough of a problem to be to conserned about.
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February 11, 2002
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good
I like when you get the micines and destoy the alins.
April 25, 2001
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Ever Played Warcraft II?
March 9, 2001
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If you have played Warcraft II, and you don't really like it, then you will H A T E this game. I won't pay three dollars for this mumbo jumbo!
The Best Strategy Game around
December 19, 2000
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This one took me months to complete and still has me coming back again and again, even though i bought it over three years ago. Its even better than the famed C&C series. The gameplay is simplistic yet the strategies and management of troops in-game need plenty of quick thinking and careful thought in the campaign games when heavily outnumbered. A True Classic!
December 17, 2000
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I THINK THIS GAME IS A EXELLENT GAME. I LIKE IT BECAYSE U CAN CONTROLL LOADS OF MEN AT THE SAME TIME. IF U WOULD LIKE TO PLAY ME A MULTIPLAY GAME MY EMAIL ADD... IS m.shaw09@ ntlworld.com thanks!!!
Long time to download!!!!!!!!!!!
November 20, 2000
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a really good game
November 17, 2000
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a little ghetto but still awesome!
November 12, 2000
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It's like warcraft in space.If you liked the movie Starship Troopers you'll enjoy this.

Developer’s Description

By Strategic Simulations

Get ready to battle aliens on the planet Mars.

In the near-future world of Dark Colony, your mission is to finish the bitter war between a repulsive alien race and human colonists on planet Mars. Decide between humanity's superior robotics and cybernetics, and the frighteningly advanced genetic technology of the alien competition. This game features some of the impressive 3D graphics, lighting effects, explosions, and gallons of blood all supported by cutting-edge MMX technology.Among the game's features are a special lighting engine that gives it great shadow and special effects, three types of artificial intelligence, and the ability to engage in network play with eight players via modem, LAN, or online. The demo allows you to take part in an action-packed scenario that takes off screaming. Play on both human and alien sides. Both teams can use standard fighting and reconnaissance units. This small demo does not include the introductory AVI movie file.

Dark Colony demo for Windows

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User Reviews

i cant instral it

Better than Average

I like when you get the micines and destoy the alins.

Ever Played Warcraft II?

The Best Strategy Game around

Long time to download!!!!!!!!!!!

a really good game

a little ghetto but still awesome!

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