War: Final Assault (GUTS 1.3 Apr 20 1999, GAME Apr 20 1999)

War: Final Assault is a frantic, two-player first-person shooter released by Atari Games in 1999. Players battle through war-torn environments, engaging in intense firefights against waves of enemies and formidable bosses. The game utilizes the Atari Vegas hardware platform to deliver fast-paced action and detailed graphics for its time. Gameplay focuses on cooperative teamwork as players navigate varied level designs filled with secrets and hazards. Skilled players can unlock hidden characters by accumulating kills or exploiting button combinations, adding a layer of customization and replayability. Discovering and collecting all six Pentabolt Keys unlocks a secret level beyond the main campaign. Beyond the standard head-to-head mode, War: Final Assault allows for strategic level selection between matches, letting players revisit favorite areas or challenge themselves with different objectives. A glitch involving weapon fire and the eject button provides an opportunity to generate unlimited ammunition—a boon in intense multiplayer confrontations.