Elder Scrolls – Daggerfall
By Bethesda Softworks (1994) This is not a demo! It’s the full version of this classic RPG game! It has been released by its original authors, and this is great news for all computer RPG fans. Similar to the more modern version Morrowind, this game has obviously worse graphics but some say its gameplay is still superior. It has a very open-ended and non-linear feel so if you enjoy that type...
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By Bethesda Softworks (1993) This is not a demo! It’s the full version of this classic RPG game! It has been released by its original authors, and this is great news for all computer RPG fans. Similar to the more modern version Morrowind, this game has obviously worse graphics but some say its gameplay is still superior. It has a very open-ended and non-linear feel so if you enjoy that type...
Read MoreJazz Jackrabbit Xmas Edition
By Epic MegaGames (1994) This special freeware version of the classic Sonic-inspired jumping & shooting game from Epic Megagames was released at Christmas time in 1994 to promote the full version of Epic’s Jazz Jackrabbit series. The Jazz games of course combine the fast speed of the Sonic games along with shooting action. This ‘Holiday Hare’ version includes the great...
Read MoreJetpack
By Adept Software (1999) Jetpack is a platform game where you jump or fly around the various boards using your jetpack, collecting items and avoiding monsters. It’s got great control and graphics, and funny sound effects. Best of all, it includes an editor, with which you can create and save your own levels! Download...
Read MoreInvaders 1978
By James Eibisch (1996) Looking for a space invaders clone? This one is pretty good. It takes the authentic, ‘no-frills’ route, and does a pretty good job. It isn’t pretty to look at, but it does play well, and has some SB sound effects as well. Download Invaders 1978
Read MoreInner Worlds
By Sleepless Software (1996) An enchanting platform game that few have likely heard of, Inner Worlds features great graphics, sound, music, variety and game mechanics. The protagonist in the game may remind you a bit of Jill of the Jungle, but the gameplay here is more indepth, with various items to pickup and use. Your character can also change forms, from a woman to a wolf. Very impressive...
Read MoreIn the Dead of Night
By Trecision (1995) A first person detective adventure this game takes place in a chalet after a murder has occurred, and it’s your job to solve it. The game takes place from a 1st-person perspective and features decent EGA graphics. The mouse-based control scheme is a bit cumbersome, and the translation from the game’s original Italian language is sometimes also a bit clumsy but...
Read MoreImpact
By Audiogenic (1988) Impact is an EGA Arkanoid clone. There are not many improvements made over the classic Arkanoid formula. One change is that instead of dropping powerups, the blocks drop coin-like items, that can be saved up to buy increasingly better powerups. Download Impact
Read MoreHumbug
By Graham Cluley (1994) Humbug is a rare text adventure game and is a truly classic of the text adventure genre. There is a lot of locations to explore in this very lengthy but well written adventure game. Download Humbug
Read MoreHoliday Serpant
By PuavoHard (1999) Quite a nice looking Nibbles-like game. Here you are a serpent, and must collect flowers while avoiding the skulls, and also avoiding running into your tail. This game looks very nice, and includes some SB effects as well. The only small problem is with the camera: It can be very hard to see what’s coming up because of the way it moves, making playing much...
Read MoreHappyland Adventures
By Johan Peitz (unknown) With nice looking graphics and fun sound effects/music, this game is quite enjoyable to play. The object is to collect happy land residents, after you’ve collected and dropped off all of them, you can exit the level. There are also many secret locations to find, and a level-editor is included to make your own levels! Download Happyland...
Read MoreGripple
By Doug Beeferman (1991) The author claims that this simple colour-matching puzzle game is based on an old pocket game of the same name by a company called ‘M-Squared Incorporated’. This is not a bad game at all, basically you match colors by rotating the pieces around . As usual with puzzle games, poor graphics, no sound, etc. but it might be a fun diversion for puzzle fans. Download...
Read MoreGrid Poker
By Jeff Anderson (1995) A really cool, innovative idea. The object is to fill a 5×5 grid with playing cards, trying to make the best possible poker hands going across and down the square. Take a look at the screenshot. It may use basic ASCII graphics (the mark of a true classic DOS game) but it’s really innovative, and fun to play, since playing a game doesn’t take much time at...
Read MoreGravity Force
By Jens Hassler (2000) While the control scheme takes a little getting used to, this game is definitely very polished … that is, it is very well put together and it’s clear that a lot of time has gone into its construction. The graphics are great and so are the sound effects. The gameplay consists of completing various missions by blasting enemy spaceships while having to deal with...
Read MoreGofer Pop
By Joseph Parnau (1991) Goferpop (aka ‘Gofer Pop’, ‘Gopherpop’ or ‘Gopher Pop’) is a rather stupid and extremely simplistic game where the object is to shoot gophers with your gun as they pop their heads out of the ground. Slightly gory, and extremely simple in every way, this probably won’t hold your interest for long. Download Gofer...
Read MoreGods
By Bitmap Brothers (1991) Gods is another game which pushed the technical abilities of the machines at the time to the limit and added some unique features. The game features you as a Greek hero who has been send to do the gods dirty work, four huge worlds await you filled with monsters and puzzles to solve. Armed only with a simple knife and whatever you can find you must clean up all worlds to...
Read MoreGiana Sisters 32K
By Rainer Sinsch (1998) The game play is very similar to the original Super Mario Bros by Nintendo, where you run through short side-scrolling levels hitting blocks and stomping enemies. Fairly good graphics, but no sounds on this one, although its small size and good compatibility makes it a good choice for older computers. Download Giana Sisters...
Read MoreGalatic Battle
By Brian Goble (1990) Wave after wave of enemies come at you, and you must shoot them all before your fuel runs out. You can earn credits to buy upgrades (hint: if you have a lot of fuel left over, don’t refill between the wave for an extra credit!), and every so often a boss battle occurs. Simple but crisp EGA graphics (new enemy design for each wave) and PC speaker sound effects in a tiny...
Read MoreFrogger
By SEGA Entertainment/Sierra online (1983) This classic arcade game was brought to DOS in 1983, two years after it was first invented. The game is simple: make it across the street without becoming road kill, then make it across the river onto one of five openings Download Frogger
Read MoreFracas
By Geckosoft(1996) Fracas is a well done Bomberman clone that has been given a fantasy themed makeover. In this game you play a wizard who lays magical ‘bombs’ to defeat your enemies. Up to four players can play at once (sharing the same computer) and the game features nice smooth scrolling graphics and great sounds. (Note that this game was originally shareware but was recently...
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