Tracer
Tracer is a puzzle video game developed by short-lived Ottawa, Canada studio Future Endeavors and published by 7th Level for Microsoft Windows.
Tracer
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- 1996
- Genre
- puzzle video game
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Tracer is a puzzle video game developed by short-lived Ottawa, Canada studio Future Endeavors and published by 7th Level for Microsoft Windows.
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• Title — Tracer • Developer — Future Endeavors • Publisher — 7th Level • Released — June 25, 1996 • Genre — Puzzle • Platforms — Windows
Gameplay
Gameplay
Tracer is an action game with puzzles, in which the player is a contract hacker navigating cyberspace, building pathways across an empty grid by aligning multi‑colored blocks like dominoes. A deadly virus pursues the player, consuming the path behind and forcing constant forward motion. Levels introduce hazards and tools—bridges, zipper pads, bad sectors, code pads, and keys—that complicate route‑building and unlock higher areas. The challenge comes from quick thinking, fast reflexes, and patience, as the puzzles grow tricky early on but offer variety beyond standard block‑matching games.
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Tracer was first mentioned in May 1996.
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Next Generation reviewed the PC version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "as far as this sort of thing goes, the game is certainly worth a look." Games Domain recommended Tracer to people who like puzzle games.
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- 1.Tracer, the Cyberspace Strategy Game Ships. 7th Level. June 25, 1996.
- 2.7th Level Signs Letter of Intent With Future Endeavors Company's First Exclusive Publishing Deal. 7th Level. April 15, 1996.
- 3.Tracer: The Strategy Game for SeriousHackers. 7thlevel.com. May 7, 1996.
- 4.Honeywell, Steve. Tracer. All Game Guide.
- 5.Carter, Tim. Voracious Virus Left Me Hungry. Computer Gaming World. 212. October 1996.
- 6.Bauman, Steve. Tracer. Computer Games Magazine. 1996.
- 7.Anderson, Rebecca. Tracer. GameSpot. July 18, 1996.
- 8.Tracer. PC Gamer. October 1996.
- 9.Tracers. PC Player. 61. August 1996.
- 10.Tracer. PC Games. September 1996.
- 11.Children's storytelling program is an otter delight. Quad-City Times. 37. November 3, 1996.
- 12.Imagine Media. Finals. Next Generation. 22. 185. October 1996.
- 13.Booker, Greg. Tracer. Games Domain.
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