1990s
Shockwave: Operation Jumpgate
1993 · Space Shooter · 3DO
Overview
Shockwave was a space combat game that used the 3DO's processing power to render large numbers of enemy fighters and cinematic sequences that no 16-bit hardware could approach.
Deep Dive
Electronic Arts developed Shockwave as a showcase for 3DO capabilities — combining real-time space combat with pre-rendered video sequences for briefings and story beats.
Developer Story
Shockwave was developed by Electronic Arts as a 3DO showcase title demonstrating the platform's multimedia capabilities.
Did You Know?
- Shockwave was one of EA's first games to use pre-rendered video sequences as narrative framing for real-time gameplay.
- The game's sequel, Shockwave Assault, expanded the formula and received stronger reviews.
