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 certified [...]
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.
The [...]
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 in [...]
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 (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 [...]
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 coach [...]
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 action [...]
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GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware
GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware
Copyright 1999, Unknown
“Discover a fascinating land in search of the treasures of nature. At six different hunting grounds, your swiftness as a hunter of fresh Licher beer will be challenged. The mouse button is your hunting tool, in the 360-degree panorama or while searching for [...]
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GAME DESIGNER:Bruce Artwick
GAME DEVELOPER:subLOGIC
GAME PUBLISHER:subLOGIC
Copyright 1988, subLOGIC
One of the very few games from subLOGIC that are not flight simulators, Night Mission Pinball is a surprisingly playable, realistic, and highly customizable pinball game. Set with the backdrop of an airport at night, the best thing about Night Mission Pinball [...]
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GAME DESIGNER:Mike Simpson
GAME DEVELOPER:Mirrorsoft
GAME PUBLISHER:PSS
Copyright 1989, Mirrorsoft
Final Frontier is a decent futuristic wargame that puts you in control of various robot military units. The game is one of Mirrorsoft’s least known games, and for good reason: aside from the notable fact that this was one of the first [...]
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GAME DESIGNER:Kenneth Morse
GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware
GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware
Copyright 1992, Kenneth Morse
One of the best multiplayer freeware titles ever made, Tank Wars is a fun artillery game for 1 to 10 players. The goal will be familiar to anyone who has played Scorched Earth or Gorilla: opponents attempt to destroy each others [...]
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GAME DESIGNER:Amazing Graphics
GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware
GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware
Copyright 1992, Amazing Graphics
Maze Wars is a decent 3D maze game that is by no means revolutionary, but deserves mention as one of the first 3D maze mouse-driven games that I quite like The objective is simple: find the exit to the [...]
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GAME DESIGNER:Edwin Kiser & Scott Jones
GAME DEVELOPER:IBM
GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware
Copyright 1986, IBM
Imperial Space Command is a fun sci-fi wargame designed as an internal game for IBM’s employees. The game is a novel multiplayer game that lets up to 8 players (any of whom can be computer controlled) compete in the [...]
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GAME DEVELOPER:Digi 4 Fun
GAME PUBLISHER:Digi 4 Fun
Copyright 1997, Digi 4 Fun
Games Domain says it all in their review of this ambitious but flawed tank combat game:
“Muzzle Velocity is indeed treading the same path as 1944: Across the Rhine, a fact which will worry more people than it [...]
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GAME DESIGNER:Martin Kenwright
GAME DEVELOPER:Digital Image Design (DID)
GAME PUBLISHER:OCEAN
Copyright 1997, Digital Image Design (DID)
Super EF2000 is the last game made by Digital Image Design (DID), one of the most venerable flight sim companies before it was bought out in 1997. The game is the excellent graphical upgrade of DID’s [...]
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GAME DESIGNER:Richard Carlson & Iikka Keranen
GAME DEVELOPER:Digital Eel
GAME PUBLISHER:Cheapass Games
Copyright 2002, Digital Eel
Digital Eel’s Strange Adventures in Infinite Space is an incredibly addictive space exploration game that plays like a cross between a board game and Star Control. The game is best described as the condensed version of [...]
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GAME DEVELOPER:Simon & Schuster
GAME PUBLISHER:Simon & Schuster
Copyright 1996, Simon & Schuster
One of the most underrated chess games ever made, Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess from Simon & Schuster is the best instructional chess programs I?ve ever seen, bar none. International chess master Maurice Ashley is known in the [...]
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GAME DEVELOPER:Simon & Schuster
GAME PUBLISHER:Simon & Schuster
Copyright 1996, Simon & Schuster
“Youre working the late shift and the call comes in for another double cheese, pepperoni, black olives and onion. Grab the stick and hold on tight. The race is on! And the competition is fierce. You race, [...]
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GAME DEVELOPER:Graftgold
GAME PUBLISHER:Graftgold
Copyright 1996, Graftgold
International Moto X is a nice motorcycle racing game from Graftgold that is relatively obscure on PC, although the Playstation sold considerably better. The game offers standard options racing fans are familiar with: 3 modes of play (practice, time trial, and competition), bike [...]
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GAME DEVELOPER:Microforum
GAME PUBLISHER:Microforum
Copyright 1996, Microforum
PC Gamer says it all about this ambitious 3D platformer that is not as good as Pandemonium!, but is well worth a look: “Attempting to mix elements from first-person shooters like Doom with 3D platformers like Tomb Raider, [Soultrap] is definitely in a [...]