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Bust-A-Move
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Taito GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 1997, Anonymous Bust-A-Move is an excellent and very faithful fanmade reproduction of Puzzle Bobble, Taito’s classic competitive puzzle game based on Bubble Bobble characters that never made it to the PC. The game is essentially a good Tetris clone: instead…
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Club Football: The Manager
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Imagine GAME PUBLISHER:Teque Copyright 1994, Imagine Club Football: The Manager is a decent simulation of England’s soccer league. As manager of a Division 2 team (which you can select at the beginning), your job is to lead the team to Division 1 and finally…
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Cornerstone
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Brian Berkowitz & Richard Ilson GAME DEVELOPER:Infocom GAME PUBLISHER:Infocom Copyright 1985, Infocom Commonly known as “the cause of Infocom’s fall,” Cornerstone is a revolutionary relational database application that unfortunately never sold as many copies as it deserved. The program was very powerful for its time, with…
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Dinosaur Balls
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:AMWA (HK) GAME PUBLISHER:AMWA (HK) Copyright 1992, AMWA (HK) Dinosaur Balls (better known as Pang outside Asia) and Super Bubble Mania are fun, cute arcade-style games that boast identical gameplay despite being made years apart by two different companies. In both games, you control…
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D-Zone
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Julian Cochran GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 1993, Julian Cochran Destruction Zone, or D-Zone for short, is a fun tank battle game that allows up to three players and up to six robots to fight through rounds and accumulate money and points. The players each shop…
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Fallen Angel
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Emerald Software GAME PUBLISHER:Emerald Software Copyright 1989, Emerald Software Fallen Angel is a decent beat-em up game from Emerald Software. As a beefy ex-commando, you will fight thugs and other lowlifes of London. The graphics, although 4-color CGA only, are sharp and detailed, and…
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Periodic Table of The Elements
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Eni Generalic GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2001, Eni Generalic Periodic Table of the Elements is a fun, freeware program that contains the basic data about the element in six languages (Croatian, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish). The best feature that sets it apart from similar…
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GFL Championship Football
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Brian Rice GAME DEVELOPER:Dynamix GAME PUBLISHER:Gamestar Copyright 1986, Gamestar One of the earliest games by Dynamix programmers, GFL Championship Football is a solid text-based simulation of the gridiron sport. The goal is simple: pick a team from NFL’s four geographic divisions and lead it to win…
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Hammer Boy
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Dinamic Multimedia GAME PUBLISHER:Dinamic Multimedia Copyright 1991, Dinamic Multimedia Hammer Boy is an average arcade game that plays like a cross between Kaboom! and Whack-a-mole. Armed with a big hammer, your job is to prevent the American Indians from reaching the tower behind your…
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Hole in One
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Really Interesting Software Company GAME PUBLISHER:GameTek Copyright 1994, GameTek Hole in One is a decent golf game by Really Interesting Software Company, published by GameTek in Europe. The game includes all the standard options that one would expect to find in computer golf games,…
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Hornado
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2001, Anonymous One of the best freeware side-scrolling shooters in recent memory, Hornado is a well-designed, very pretty side-scrolling shooter that harks back to the good old days of Gradius and similar classics. Rocket Download says it all about this…
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Inner Space
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Software Dynamics GAME PUBLISHER:Software Dynamics Copyright 1995, Software Dynamics Jennifer Reitz’s review says it all about this excellent shareware underdog that is still going strong years after its initial release: “Inner Space is a remarkably clever little game, suitable for all ages and skill…
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Jetsons, The
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Softie GAME PUBLISHER:Hi-Tech Expressions Copyright 1990, Hanna Barbera Productions The Jetsons by Softie is a decent platformer starring Mr. Spacely, George, Elroy, Astro and Rosie, main characters from Hanna Barbara’s charming TV cartoon about an accident-prone space-age family. The plot: renegade robots have taken…
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Joe
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Warp GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 1998, Warp Joe is a fun brainteaser that requires precise timing as well as reflexes and strategic planning. You control Joe, a Pac-Man-lookalike who has to get to the exit on each level. Along the way, Joe must collect keys…
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Laserwars
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Rod Derousseau & Chris Stewart GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 1994, Rod Derousseau & Chris Stewart Laserwars is an interesting game of strategy-based battle game. As the game’s descriptions put it: “Luck may be involved depending on the options that are set. The game is played…
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Lifeforce Tenka
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Distinctive Software GAME PUBLISHER:Psygnosis Copyright 1997, Psygnosis A decent FPS game from Psygnosis that was more successful on the Playstation than PC. The mundane storyline is as follows: the year is 2096 and Earth is polluted and war torn. The remaining colonists have only…
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Lone Wolf: The Mirror of Death
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Audiogenic GAME PUBLISHER:Audiogenic Copyright 1990, Audiogenic Based on the hit series of roleplaying gamebooks, Lone Wolf is an excellent side-scrolling beat ’em up rom Audiogenic that puts you in the shoes of Lone Wolf – last of the Kai Masters, a fantasy hero who…
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Lothar Matth?us
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Graham Blighe GAME DEVELOPER:Audiogenic GAME PUBLISHER:OCEAN Copyright 1994, Audiogenic Lothar Matth?us is a solid soccer simulation from Audiogenic, published by OCEAN. Despite bearing the name of one of Germany’s best players, the game’s scope is not as large as the likes of Champion Manager; instead, the…
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Muppet Adventure: Chaos at the Carnival
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Hi-Tech Expressions GAME PUBLISHER:Hi-Tech Expressions Copyright 1989, Henson Associates Muppet Adventure is a lackluster collection of five boring action games based on Jim Henson’s beloved Muppets characters. The games are highly derivative of well-known arcade games, the animations are choppy, the graphics awful in…
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Nanuk
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Phenomedia GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2000, Real Media A cute freeware game created to promote Real Media, Nanuk is a charming Frogger clone with a simple idea and gameplay: guide Nanuk the eskimo kid to the other side of the river, where he is reunited…
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Objection!
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Ashley Lipson GAME DEVELOPER:TransMedia GAME PUBLISHER:TransMedia Copyright 1994, TransMedia Objection! is a fun courtroom simulation game that is both educational and interesting. Instead of simulating a trial lawyer’s entire career or case similar to In The 1st Degree or Perry Mason, the game focuses specifically on…
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Papu’s Odyssey
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Todd Lewis GAME DEVELOPER:SoftDisk Publishing GAME PUBLISHER:SoftDisk Publishing Copyright 1993, SoftDisk Publishing Papu’s Odyssey is a fun puzzle game in the same style as Epyx’s popular Chip’s Challenge game, except that you are now a fish fighting to save the reef. Your job is to open…
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Pea Shootin’ Pete
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Raoul Said GAME DEVELOPER:MindStorm Software GAME PUBLISHER:Pack Media Copyright 1994, MindStorm Software Pea Shootin’ Pete is a fun shareware arcade game that looks deceptively simple, but will grow on you after repeated play. The concept is straightforward: armed with a little blowgun, you need to shoot…
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Pocahontas
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Teeny Weeny Games GAME PUBLISHER:GT Interactive Copyright 1995, GT Interactive Made before Disney’s blockbuster animated movie of the same name and the subsequent game, GT Interactive’s Pocahontas is an average true-to-the-story side-scrolling platformer that brings you back to the time when the Native Americans,…
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POWER The Game
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:IBM GAME PUBLISHER:IBM Copyright 1995, IBM POWER from IBM is an interesting boardgame-style turn-based wargame that challenges your strategic skills against your opponents in an abstract race to rule the world. The objective of the game is to defeat your opponents in a tactical…
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Prince of Evil
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Softstar GAME PUBLISHER:Softstar Copyright 1993, Softstar Prince of Evil is an excellent VGA beat ’em up from prolific Taiwanese developer Softstar based on Chinese myths. You control a legendary hero as he battles countless Chinese ghosts, monsters, and other supernatural creatures on his way…
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Quadrel
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Najib Chelly GAME DEVELOPER:Loriciel GAME PUBLISHER:Loriciel Copyright 1990, Loriciel Probably Loriciel’ most obscure release, Quadrel is an interesting puzzle game with a different twist. Played either against the computer or another human player, the game looks quite simple: you have to paint on the screen spaces…
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Rally Raid
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Twinkle Soft GAME PUBLISHER:Twinkle Soft Copyright 2001, Twinkle Soft Rally Raid continues the tradition of excellent, commercial-quality shareware vertical shooters from Japan. Beautiful 3D graphics create a great illusion of depth in a 2D playing field, anime-style ship designs are excellent, and your ship’s…
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Rapid Assault
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Kevin Bulmer GAME DEVELOPER:Synthetic Dimensions GAME PUBLISHER:IBM Copyright 1995, IBM Rapid Assault is a decent first-person futuristic driving game from Synthetic Dimensions, published by IBM. The plot is simple: as member of the futuristic police force, your job is to drive your trusty police vehicle to…
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Safari Guns
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:New Deal Productions GAME PUBLISHER:New Deal Productions Copyright 1989, New Deal Productions Safari Guns is an above-average first-person shooting gallery game, except in this game you have to shoot both bullets and pictures. Your job is to photograph a certain number of safari animals…
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Siege (Freeware)
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Beau Langston GAME DEVELOPER:Fallen Angel Industries GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2001, Fallen Angel Industries Siege is an excellent and unique puzzle/strategy game from Fallen Angel Industries. The review at Total Klik says it all about this underrated gem: “Siege blends the strategy and puzzle game genres to…
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Sinaria: Lost in Space
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:John Pollard & Joe Hillman GAME DEVELOPER:Anonymous GAME PUBLISHER:Anonymous Copyright 1994, John Pollard & Joe Hillman Sinaria: Lost in Space is a fun, bang-for-your-buck shareware platformer that boasts surprisingly varied and addictive gameplay despite amateurish graphics. Similar to most other games in the genre, the plot…
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Sito Pons 500cc Grand Prix
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Zigurat GAME PUBLISHER:Zigurat Copyright 1990, Zigurat Sito Pons is a fun isometric motorcycle racing game from Zigurat, a prolific developer who rarely released their games outside Spain. The game is simple: win the motorcycle tournament by being the fastest in any race. All you…
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Star Wars II
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 1995, Anonymous Star Wars II is a decent fanmade vertical shooter set in the Star Wars universe, made by a fan in Korea. The premise is definitely not the focus here, as you will fly rebel fighters such as the…
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Stars!
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Jeff Johnson & Jeff McBride GAME DEVELOPER:Mare Crisium GAME PUBLISHER:Empire Interactive Copyright 1996, Mare Crisium Undoubtedly one of the best and most underrated 4X strategy games ever made, Stars! is a massive strategic romp through the universe that plays best in multiplayer mode. Your goal? To…
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Stock-Blaster
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Phenomedia GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2001, DAB bank Stock-Blaster is a fun coffee break game created by Phenomedia for DAB, a Germany bank, as a promotional game that also teaches the basics of the stock market. The *very* basic concepts, in other words: bull markets…
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Super Bubble Mania
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Vectorman GAME DEVELOPER:Delphic Oracle GAME PUBLISHER:Webfoot Technologies Copyright 1997, Delphic Oracle Dinosaur Balls and Super Bubble Mania are fun, cute arcade-style games that boast identical gameplay despite being made years apart by two different companies. In both games, you control either a boy or a girl…
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Surfive
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Phenomedia GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2001, Deutsche BP Surfive is a fun surfing game Phenomedia developed as a promotional game for Deutsche BP. Anyone who has played California Games 2 will be familiar with how the game works: score points by performing moves on the…
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To Serve and To Protect
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Michael Ammerlaan GAME DEVELOPER:Vivid Software GAME PUBLISHER:Vivid Software Copyright 1994, Vivid Software One of the most unique games ever made, To Serve and To Protect places you in command of a police department in a crime ridden city. Like a real police chief (and subordinate commanding…
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Triumph! War 2099
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Anthony Lopes GAME DEVELOPER:Darksun Games GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2001, Anthony Lopes One of the best freeware games ever made with Klik & Play game creating program, Triumph! War 2099 is a cute, innovative, and fun mix of no-holds-barred action and real-time strategy genres. At first glance,…
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Wild Learning Safari
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Compton’s Newmedia GAME PUBLISHER:Compton’s Newmedia Copyright 1992, Compton’s Newmedia Despite the title, Wild Learning Safari doesn’t really let kids “learn” anything about wildlife, but is simply an interactive coloring book — although an attractive one with many options. Kids can choose from a variety…
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Zoom!
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Edward Hill GAME DEVELOPER:Discovery Software GAME PUBLISHER:Discovery Software Copyright 1988, Discovery Software Zoom! is an interesting Pac-Man clone that ultimately suffers from repetitive gameplay and too difficult levels. Played from an isometric perspective, your goal is to guide a Pac-Man-lookalike as he gobbles up not dots,…
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Lock & Key
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER:Adam Cadre GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware Copyright 2001, Adam Cadre Lock & Key once again proves Adam Cadres mastery of the IF genre and his uncanny ability to invent unexpected but always pleasant twists that make his games very difficult to pigeonhole, but also a blast…
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Space Hulk: Vengeance of The Blood Angels
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Key Game GAME PUBLISHER:Electronic Arts Copyright 1996, Key Game/Games Workshop Space Hulk: Vengeance of the Blood Angels is an excellent sequel to the vastly underrated Space Hulk game, first published by EA in 1993. Like its predecessor, SH:VBA is based on Games Workshop?s acclaimed…
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Micro Machines V3
From the Database of Home of the Underdogs GAME DESIGNER: GAME DEVELOPER:Codemasters GAME PUBLISHER:Codemasters Copyright 1997, Codemasters Micro Machines V3 is the last and arguably best in Codemasters underrated Micro Machines series. For anyone whos never heard of the game, the Micro Machines series is a top down mini-car racer reminiscent of older arcade games…