Genocide

Genocide is a mid-1990s action game from PyroSoft that belongs to the long tradition of games whose titles suggest that absolutely nobody is going to have a relaxing afternoon. The focus is on fast-paced combat and surviving hostile environments, with the kind of straightforward arcade-inspired design that was common on PCs of the period. Its presentation and mechanics reflect an era when developers could throw players into a dangerous situation without first forcing them through an interactive tutorial explaining how doors work. For retro enthusiasts, the game is particularly interesting as a snapshot of lesser-known 1990s PC gaming. It may not have the fame of the era's biggest releases, but obscure titles like this are precisely what make exploring old software libraries so rewarding.