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Developer(s) Shadow Development
Publisher(s) Ocean Software Ltd
Designer(s) Simon Cooke, Ian G.Harling
Platform(s) Amiga, Atari ST, DOS
Release date(s) 1990
Genre(s) Action role-playing game
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) 70% Zzap!64
Input methods Joystick, Keyboard, Mouse

Lost Patrol is a survival action role-playing game with strategy elements developed by Shadow Development and published by Ocean Software Ltd, released for Amiga computers in 1990 and the Atari ST in 1991. A DOS version was later released by Astros Productions. Despite appearances, all graphical cut scenes except the black and white in-game animations are hand drawn, not digitised.

The game is set during the Vietnam War, where on June 7, 1966, a U.S. helicopter, returning troops from a rest and relaxation break in Saigon crashes in remote highlands of Vietnam. Seven U.S. soldiers, survivors of the crash, face the task of trekking across 58 miles of harsh terrain infested with booby traps and enemy soldiers and make their way to Du Hoc, the nearest U.S. military base. The team has little food or ammunition and their chances of making it home are slim.
The player assumes the role of Sgt. Weaver, the only man left to take charge of the surviving crew. The player must learn the characteristics of the team, as completing the mission may hinge upon character reactions to your decisions. The game also features several action sequences.

Characters:

Sgt Charlie Weaver
U.S Residence; Springfield, Illinois. Status; 5'9" ; 153 pounds
29 years old, single. 2 years army service - 10 months active service in Vietnam on W.H.A.M. mission, intelligence. Decorated for valour during action in the An Loc Province during October 1964.

PTE William Blom
U.S. Residence; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Status; 6'1" ; 168 pounds
24 years old, married, one child. Six months active service in Vietnam. Aikido 2nd dan.

PTE Robert Case
U.S. Residence; Columbus, Ohio. Status; 5'11" ; 147 pounds
31 years old, married, 2 children. Nine months active service in Vietnam.

PTE Harvey Moore
U.S. Residence; Fayetteville, North Carolina. Status; 5'8" ; 162 pounds
22 years old, single. Six months active service in Vietnam.

PTE Richard Bachman
U.S. Residence; Bangor, Maine. Status; 5'10" ; 161 pounds
28 years old, single. Fourteen months army service, six months active service in Vietnam. Highly proficient marksman.

PTE David Cain
U.S. Residence; West Liberty, Kentucky. Status; 6'0" ; 163 pounds
27 years old, single. Seven months active service in Vietnam.

PTE Juan Gomez
U.S. Residence; Montgomery, Texas. Status; 5'6" ; 132 pounds
24 years old, married, two children. Nine months active service in Vietnam.