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Border Zone
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Marc Blank GAME DEVELOPER:Infocom GAME PUBLISHER:Infocom Copyright 1987, Infocom The only spy game from Infocom, Border Zone is a “compartmentalized” game similar to Shogun, although the chapters don’t have to be played in order. The premise is classic spy intrigue that will be familiar to Raymond…
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Borrowed Time
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Interplay GAME PUBLISHER:Activision Copyright 1985, Interplay One of the earliest and still the best murder mysteries ever made, Borrowed Time is a gripping story set in 1939. You play Sam Barlow, Private Eye, who must save his life from a death threat while investigating…
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Boston Bomb Club
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Silmarils GAME PUBLISHER:Silmarils Copyright 1991, Silmarils Boston Bomb Club is without a doubt one of the most unique puzzle games ever created, although not necessarily one of the most comprehensible. As one of the world’s most famous scientists in the 19th century, your favorite…
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Bravo Romeo Delta
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:FranKennstein GAME PUBLISHER:RAW Entertainment Copyright 1995, FranKennstein Bravo Romeo Delta is an interesting wargame that lets you implement a “limited and controlled” strike against either America or Russia. You must find the precise timing, weight, and mix of nuclear responses to achieve victory while…
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Breach
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Thomas Carbone & William Leslie III GAME DEVELOPER:Omnitrend GAME PUBLISHER:Omnitrend Copyright 1988, Omnitrend Breachis an early but detailed simulation of tactical level combat. Breach 2, a newer revision, adds more details and fits as a tactical subset into Rules of Engagement through Omnitrend’s innovative “Interlocking Game…
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Breach 2
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Thomas Carbone GAME DEVELOPER:Omnitrend GAME PUBLISHER:Omnitrend Copyright 1991, Omnitrend Breachis an early but detailed simulation of tactical level combat. Breach 2, a newer revision, adds more details and fits as a tactical subset into Rules of Engagement through Omnitrend’s innovative “Interlocking Game System.” Easy to learn…
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Breach 3
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Thomas Carbone GAME DEVELOPER:Impressions GAME PUBLISHER:Impressions Copyright 1995, Impressions Breachis an early but detailed simulation of tactical level combat. Breach 2, a newer revision, adds more details and fits as a tactical subset into Rules of Engagement through Omnitrend’s innovative “Interlocking Game System.” Easy to learn…
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Breakers
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Rod Smith & William Mataga GAME DEVELOPER:Synapse Software GAME PUBLISHER:Brderbund Copyright 1985, Synapse Software One of the very best and most unique interactive fiction titles ever made are 4 “interactive novel” titles from Synapse Software that are extremely hard to find nowadays. Each game is designed…
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Breakthru! For Windows
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Alexei Pajitnov GAME DEVELOPER:Spectrum Holobyte GAME PUBLISHER:Spectrum Holobyte Copyright 1994, Spectrum Holobyte Breakthru! is a neat puzzle game that puts a new (but not original) spin on the Tetris concept. This time, clicking on a tile will make it disappear along with neighboring tiles with the…
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Bridge Olympiad
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Quantum Quality Productions (QQP) GAME PUBLISHER:Quantum Quality Productions (QQP) Copyright 1994, Quantum Quality Productions (QQP) Bridge Olympiad is a solid bridge that features a diverse set of strong opponents and a comprehensive (and *long*) tournament despite lacking the pizzazz of computer bridge games (e.g.…
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Brutal Sports Football
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Teque GAME PUBLISHER:Millennium Copyright 1995, Teque A good blend of fantasy football and soccer game that isn’t very original, Brutal Sports Football still offers plenty of knuckle-blistering action. Lead a team through increasingly difficult matches to win the championship. The game’s sole focus on…
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Budokan
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Michael Kosaka & Ray Tobey GAME DEVELOPER:Electronic Arts GAME PUBLISHER:Electronic Arts Copyright 1989, Electronic Arts Okay, so this may not qualify as an “underdog”, since it did pretty well in stores. But I thought I’d put it here anyway, for nostalgia’s sake. 🙂 For the uninitiated,…
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Bunny Bricks
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Silmarils GAME PUBLISHER:Silmarils Copyright 1992, Silmarils Another innovative game from Silmarils, Bunny Bricks is billed as “the first cartoon-style, arcade, brick-breaking baseball game to star a rabbit”– and I can’t think of a more succinct description 🙂 With the help of his friends, Bunny…
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Bureaucracy
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Douglas Adams GAME DEVELOPER:Infocom GAME PUBLISHER:Infocom Copyright 1987, Infocom In my opinion the best parody game ever made, Bureaucracy is a hilarious game written by Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy creator Douglas Adams. The plot is simple enough: you have just moved to a new town…
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Burger Time
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Ray Kaestner GAME DEVELOPER:Data East GAME PUBLISHER:Mattel Electronics Copyright 1982, Data East Burger Time delivers fast and furious action with a novel concept: create hamburgers without spilling the contents or missing ingredients. Another great and timeless classic. (Food for thought: I spent countless hours as a…
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Burntime
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Wilfried Reiter & Albert Lasser GAME DEVELOPER:Max Design GAME PUBLISHER:JoWood Productions Copyright 1993, Max Design Burntime is an innovative post-apocalyptic strategy game from the makers of underrated strategy classic 1869. The goal is simple: to gain control of cities in the assigned area, in the harsh…
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Bushbuck Charms, Viking Ships & Dodo Eggs
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Reckon GAME PUBLISHER:PC Globe Copyright 1991, PC Globe Bushbuck Charms, Viking Ships and Voodoo Eggs and Gumboots Australia are among the best Carmen Sandiego “clones” after Br?derbund popularized the “edutainment” concept with this series. In Bushbuck Charms, you must race either against the clock…
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Bushido
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:John Lee GAME DEVELOPER:Ebenel Enterprises GAME PUBLISHER:Ebenel Enterprises Copyright 1983, Ebenel Enterprises I played this game endlessly with my little brother on our state-of-the-art IBM XT. We were hooked by the fluid animations, cool fighting moves, endless enemies, and well-drawn oriental backgrounds. It also has a…
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Buzz Aldrin’s Race into Space
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Fritz Bonner GAME DEVELOPER:Interplay GAME PUBLISHER:Interplay Copyright 1992, Strategic Visions Doubtless one of the most original strategy games I’ve ever played, Buzz Aldrin’s Race into Space is a computer simulation of man’s greatest adventure, the race to the moon, based on designer Fritz Bronner’s own obscure…
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By Fire and Sword
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Steve Estvanik GAME DEVELOPER:Avalon Hill GAME PUBLISHER:Avalon Hill Copyright 1984, Avalon Hill A semi-historical abstraction of medieval warfare, this game lived down to Avalon Hill’s early standards in computer gaming. [excerpt from M. Evan Brooks’ Homepage] Certainly not the best depiction of medieval times. Those interested…
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California Games
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Matt Householder GAME DEVELOPER:Epyx GAME PUBLISHER:Epyx Copyright 1988, Epyx Epyx’ breakthrough game is one of the most fun and timeless games ever made. Everything a sports fan could ever want is here: refreshingly unique concept, outstanding graphics, intuitive interface, and amazing variety of moves, tricks, and…
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California Games 2
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Matt Household & Tom Schumacher GAME DEVELOPER:Epyx GAME PUBLISHER:Epyx Copyright 1990, Epyx As if to prove beyond question that their success with California Gameswasn’t a fluke, Epyx released this sequel to lure all armchair surfer dudes and gals back to the screen once more. California Games…
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Cannon Fodder 2
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Sensible Software GAME PUBLISHER:Virgin Interactive Copyright 1994, Virgin Interactive Definitely one of the best-loved underdogs of all time 🙂 This charming little game puts you in command of a 3-soldier squad in a variety of missions. The standard shoot-everything-in-sight formula is enhanced by a…
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Capitalism Plus
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Trevor Chan GAME DEVELOPER:Enlight Software GAME PUBLISHER:Interactive Magic Copyright 1995, Enlight Software The best business simulation ever made– period. Definitely THE game to get if you were to buy only one business sim in your lifetime. You can control every aspect of your company, from building…
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Capture The Flag
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Richard Carr GAME DEVELOPER:Carr Software GAME PUBLISHER:Carr Software Copyright 1995, Carr Software CGW’s Chuck Miller said it all in his review of this tremendously popular shareware game: “Based on the traditional outdoor diversion by the same name, [Capture The Flag] pits the player against an opponent…
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Car & Driver
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Looking Glass Technologies GAME PUBLISHER:Electronic Arts Copyright 1992, Looking Glass Technologies Car & Driver is a solid racing game that’s long forgotten. As one might expect from the makers of astounding System Shock and most recently Thief. car physics and handling are accurate, and…
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Card Player’s Paradise
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Quantum Quality Productions (QQP) GAME PUBLISHER:Quantum Quality Productions (QQP) Copyright 1995, Quantum Quality Productions (QQP) One of QQP’s last efforts after its buyout by American Laser Games, Card Players Paradise is a good collection of card games that are played in world class tournaments:…
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Cardinal of The Kremlin
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Capstone GAME PUBLISHER:Capstone Copyright 1990, Capstone An ambitious game based on Tom Clancy’s famous political thriller, Cardinal of the Kremlin lets you assume responsibilities of all the major characters in the novel: your job is to rescue FBI spy “The Cardinal,” neutralize Russia’s “Project…
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Carl Lewis Challenge, The
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Dean Lester GAME DEVELOPER:Teque GAME PUBLISHER:Psygnosis Copyright 1992, Teque Carl Lewis Challenge, The has a lot of things going for it. One of the few sports games that I have seen from Psygnosis and as usual with their games the graphics stand out as sort of…
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Carl Lewis’ Go for The Gold
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:GameTek GAME PUBLISHER:GameTek Copyright 1990, GameTek Similar to Carl Lewis Challenge, The but with older graphics and more emphasis on arcade reflexes than the above game, this is a neat “beer-and-pretzel” style game that lets you compete in any of the main athletic events…
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Carrier Command
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Realtime Games GAME PUBLISHER:Rainbird Copyright 1988, Realtime Games Carrier Command is an excellent simulation that almost perfectly captures the excitement (and aggravation) of war by combining action and straetegic elements with revolutionary 3D wireframe graphics. Put in command of a futuristic aircraft carrier replete…
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Carrier Strike: South Pacific
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Gary Grigsby GAME DEVELOPER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) GAME PUBLISHER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Copyright 1992, Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Gary Grigsby’s updated version of Carrier Force, it did not have the graphic capabilities of [SSG’s] Carriers at War II, but it did have a campaign option. While…
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Cartel$ & Cutthroat$
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Dani Bunten GAME DEVELOPER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) GAME PUBLISHER:Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Copyright 1985, Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI) Cartel$ & Cutthroat$, aside from being master designer Dani Bunten’s first game for the PC, is notable for being one of the first business sims in existence that…
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Castle Elsinore
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Temple Software GAME PUBLISHER:Temple Software Copyright 1982, Temple Software The Phantom’s Revenge and Castle Elsinore are two early piece of IF that are of very little value except for its age . The Phantom’s Revenge is riddled with below-average writing, inane puzzles, and inflexible…
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Castle Master 1
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Incentive GAME PUBLISHER:Domark Copyright 1988, Incentive Incentive’s early action/adventure already showcases the robust 3D engine (named Freescape)that is revolutionary for its time (and pushed the capabilities of any machine it was released on to the limit). As either the prince or princess, your job…
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Castle Master 2: The Crypt
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Incentive GAME PUBLISHER:Domark Copyright 1990, Incentive Fans of Incentive’s breakthrough Castle Master 1 won’t be disappointed with this sequel, which improves upon its predecessor by having more of everything: bigger world to explore (this time, a dank underground crypt under the castle you explored…
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Castle of Dr. Brain
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Corey Cole GAME DEVELOPER:Sierra On-Line GAME PUBLISHER:Sierra On-Line Copyright 1991, Sierra On-Line Definitely a true classic, this game belongs on every puzzle lover’s shelf and every kid’s desk. Designed by Corey Cole (of Quest for Glory fame), this game is the best example of “edutainment” —…
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Caveman Ugh-lympics
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Greg Johnson GAME DEVELOPER:Dynamix GAME PUBLISHER:Electronic Arts Copyright 1989, Dynamix A hilarious, tongue-in-cheek olympics game like you’ve never seen it before, Caveman Ugh-Lympics depicts what olympics may have been like in the prehistoric times. Choose an athlete among 6 choices, each with different expertise, to compete…
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Cavewars
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Richard Kim GAME DEVELOPER:Broken Arrow Entertainment GAME PUBLISHER:Avalon Hill Copyright 1997, Avalon Hill One of the most original but underrated strategy games of all time, Cavewars is a refreshing fantasy wargame that adds the Z-axis to the traditional two-dimension game map, adding a whole new dimension…
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Celtic Tales: Balor of Evil Eye
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:KOEI GAME PUBLISHER:KOEI Copyright 1995, KOEI Balor of the Evil Eye is an excellent strategy sleeper that never received sufficient publicity because KOEI abandoned the PC market at the time for console products. Which is very unfortunate, because Balor of the Evil Eye is…
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Centurion: Defender of Rome
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Kellyn Beck GAME DEVELOPER:Electronic Arts GAME PUBLISHER:Electronic Arts Copyright 1990, Kellyn Beck An entertaining game with bits of adventure elements (for example, at some point you’ll get to meet Cleopatra and try to– erm– win her favor), this game is reminiscent of the old Cinemaware classic…
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Champion of The Raj
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:PSS GAME PUBLISHER:Mirrorsoft Copyright 1991, PSS Champion of the Raj is a unique strategy game that depicts the competition among the British, Maharajas, Monguls, and Gurkhas to claim India in the 1800s for their own. The accumulate-resources-to-raise-army approach of traditional conquer-thy-neighbor games is presented…