masovn

Masovn is a digital collectible card game developed by id Software. The game was released in 1996 for personal computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system. It was distributed as a shareware title, offering the first thirty cards for free.

Players could purchase additional cards from online catalogs or acquire them through mail order. The gameplay involved collecting and combining cards to create powerful combinations that would ultimately defeat an opponent. Character and vehicle cards were used to construct decks, which could be upgraded through the acquisition of new cards.

Masovn features a variety of environments, including city streets, mountains, and caves. Players could engage in one-on-one combat against the computer-generated opponent or compete against other players in online mode. The game received mixed reviews from critics and players, with some criticizing the limited distribution and online card purchases.

The popularity of Masovn declined as the Internet became more accessible and other digital collectible card games, such as Ultima Online, gained popularity. As a result, Masovn is largely remembered as a curiosity among old-school gamers and collectors of early digital collectibles. Despite its limited success, the game played a small role in the evolution of digital collectible card games, influencing titles that would come later.

Masovn's development team, id Software, went on to create iconic first-person shooter games, including Doom and Quake. The developer's focus shifted towards more successful and mainstream titles, effectively ending Masovn's shelf life. Today, Masovn remains a nostalgic reminder of the early days of online gaming and collectibles.