Classic Personal Computer (PC) Games

Month: January 2008

  • Alone in the Dark

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    Alone in the Dark was one of the few horror computer games ever that truly gave a feeling of dread and fear to the player. It did this with wonderful sound effects, interesting camera angles, an engaging plot line, and fantastic 3D graphics for its time. Although it has a good combat system, Alone in…

  • Master of Magic

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        Master of Magic falls among the games which pioneered the 4X game genre. A new game world is randomly generated with every new game. The player can customize some aspects of generation (land mass size, strength of magic, etc.). The player can also customize the skills, spell choices, and appearance of the player’s…

  • Master of Orion

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    Master of Orion (MoO) is a turn-based science fiction computer strategy game designed by Steve Barcia, developed by Barcia’s company Simtex and published by Microprose in 1993. Although Alan Emrich coined the term “4X game” (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) in his review of the game, Master of Orion was not the first in this genre…

  • The Syndicate

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    The Syndicate puts the player in charge of a player-named corporation in a gritty near-future cyberpunk-style world. Gameplay involves ordering a four-person team of cyborg agents around cities displayed in a fixed-view isometric style, in pursuit of mission goals such as assassinating executives of a rival syndicate, rescuing captured allies, “persuading” civilians and scientists to…

  • ULTIMA VI: The False Prophet

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    Ultima VI: The False Prophet, released by Origin Systems in 1990, is the sixth part in the computer role-playing game series of Ultima. It was the last in the “Age of Enlightenment” trilogy. Some years after Lord British has returned to power, the Avatar is captured and tied on a sacrificial altar, about to be…

  • 4D Sports Boxing

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    This game is widely acclaimed as one of the if not THE greatest Boxing Game ever made for the Personal Computer. It featured motion captured graphics albeit the boxers were, well, boxes. In between bouts, you can train your player in improving speed, power or stamina. The game also feature quite advanced 3D capability for…

  • LHX Attack Helicopter

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    Very well executed helicopter simulator. This game featured 4 helicopters that the player can use on varied missions: AH-64A Apache Gunship – Attack helicopter with tons of firepower UH-60 Blackhawk – Gunship/Cargo/Passenger Helicopter which replaced the venerable Huey of the Vietam War. V-22 Osprey – Just recently in service Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft..converts from…

  • Budokan: The Martial Spirit

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    Before Street fighter or Mortal Combat, there was Budokan! Jean Claude Van Damme wannabes will love this game for it’s sporty martial arts combat. The player can utilize four martial art types in the game: Bo – Classic Japanese long staff. Karate – Unarmed martial arts fighting with hand and foot. Kendo – Japanese fencing…

  • Champions of Krynn

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    Champions of Kyrnn was the first of a trilogy of AD&D computer games based on the Dragonlance universe. The game utilized the now ‘legendary’ Gold Box Engine which was used in a number of other AD&D games, particularly the ones based in Forgotten Realms..Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure Bonds, and others. As a…

  • X-COM: UFO Defense

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    X-COM: UFO Defense is one of those games that transcends technology and time. Playing this game on your bleeding edge PC Today is just as enjoyable as it was playing it when it was first released over 15 years ago. Yes the graphics is ‘dated’ but that’s not what makes this game what it is.…

  • Betrayal at Krondor

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    Betrayal at Krondor is a DOS computer role-playing game developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra Entertainment in 1993. The game world of Betrayal at Krondor is derived directly from Midkemia, the fantasy world developed by Raymond E. Feist. Although neither the dialog nor narrative were written by Feist himself, the game is considered canon…

  • 4D Prince of Persia

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    A Fan Developed sequel to the original Prince of Persia. This freeware offers greater challenges than the original platform game. Prince of Persia is considered one of the greatest all time classic games of all time due to it’s fantastic gameplay and animation. Just watch in fascination as your Hero runs, jumps and catches the…

  • Transport Tycoon Deluxe

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    Transport Tycoon (TT) and Transport Tycoon Deluxe (TTD) are computer games developed by Chris Sawyer and published by MicroProse in 1994 (TT), and 1995 (TTD). The games are economic simulations, presented in an isometric view in 2D with 8-bit graphic by Simon Foster, in which the player is in control of a transport company, and…

  • TV Sports Basketball

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    So real it . . . sweats! Lace up you hightops and get psyched for a fast breaking, in-your-face, full court, 5-on-5 pro basketball simulation that looks exactly like a network broadcast. TV Sports: Basketball gives you total control over an entire squad, including player substitutions and strategic double teaming. Your skills as player and…

  • Chuck Yeager’s Air Combat

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    Chuck Yeager’s Air Combat is a 1991 computer aircraft simulation game produced by Electronic Arts. Chuck Yeager’s name appears since he was a technical consultant in the game and his digitized voice is featured in the game, giving encouragement and praises before and after missions. The game is characterized for its good balance of an…