Insanity
By Wizard Games (1990) This game is ‘a game to A-MAZE, astound and drive you completely insane’. Insanity is an ASCII-based maze game, where you must find your way through the maze while collecting items, avoiding enemies, picking up clues, and doing lots of other stuff. Its a weird little game but if you’re into old DOS games this is a unique and interesting one to play. (You...
Read MoreHubie
By Serendipity Software (1996) Hubie is not a well known game, but it probably should be. The game involves action, platforming and puzzle elements. The goal is to get Hubie to the exit of the level. Hubie has many abilities, such as pushing objects, crushing breakable objects, ‘coptering’, blowing and climbing. There’s a good variety to the various levels but since Hubie has...
Read MoreHero’s Heart
By Everett Kaser (1994) Hero’s Heart is a traditional pushing, block moving puzzle game. The object varies from level to level, but usually consists of collecting all of the hearts on the level and getting to the green exit. There are lots of similar games out there (graphics are minimalist, sound is nonexistent) but if you enjoy this type of game, get ready for lots of difficult...
Read MoreHeartlight PC
By Epic MegaGames (1993) If you enjoy pushing-puzzle games, you will probably enjoy Heartlight. It is indeed light-hearted puzzle fare from Epic Megagames (one of their earlier games). The graphics are okay for a puzzle game (VGA), and there seems to be a good number of different levels to try. (Note: You have to run SETUP.EXE before you can play. Also, if the game seems to run very slowly, try...
Read MoreGemworld
By William O. Cain (1995) It sorta looks and plays like the original Zelda for the NES. I say sorta because it’s very simplistic in nature, and probably won’t hold your interest for very long … however, the zipfile is so small (22k!), it’s probably worth downloading anyways. Download Gemworld
Read MoreFunballs
By Steve Petrovits Jr (1995) An innovative puzzle game where you attempt to match a pattern of balls that is shown on the right side of the screen. It’s difficult to explain, but simple to learn to play. A nice, relaxing, challenging game. Download Funballs
Read MoreFiddle
By Doug Beeferman (1992) An interesting puzzle game with many different levels, despite the lack of great graphics and sound effects. The object is to match up different shapes in order to construct perfect squares/rectangles of predetermined sizes. There are various tangible (store bought) versions of this game, but this one is easier to play and includes a lot more different puzzles. Download...
Read MoreFairy Godmother
By Soggybread Software (1992) This is definitely a unique puzzle game. In it you play a fairy godmother who must collect magic coins on each board while avoiding killer crabs. Any how, the idea is to use your magic wand to ‘copy’ objects and create them elsewhere to allow you to progress. (It makes sense when you actually play the game. Well, not the evil crabs stuff, but the magic...
Read MoreDungeon Thief
By Sente Systems Inc (1991) Dungeon Thief is essentially a simple ASCII-based maze game. Only a small portion of the maze is revealed at a time, and you must avoid the various baddies and find your way to the exit while collecting treasure. There isn’t too much more to the game than that really, but it’s a low-stress exercise to be sure. There’s also a lot of text contained...
Read MoreDotso
By Soleau Software (1995) This is a version of a popular game that people often play with a pen and paper. Players take turns drawing lines on a grid, trying to make boxes. The computer is pretty tough! (As you can see from the screenshot!) Download Dotso (Mega-Upload) Download Dotso...
Read MoreDiamonds
By C & L Software (1994) This interesting puzzle game is similar to another game I’ve played … I just can’t think of what that game is. The object is to guide your bouncing ball around the levels, changing your active color by touching key blocks, and breaking blocks that are the same color as the last ‘key block’ you touched. (It makes sense when you start...
Read MoreDiamaze
By Herringbone Software (1990) DIAMAZE is a simple but sublimely relaxing game where the goal is to collect as many diamonds in a mine before your lamp runs out. There are no enemies, so you are racing only against the clock. The monochrome text based ‘graphics’ won’t impress anyone, but the game could be fun to play in quick bursts since there is not much pressure involved, or...
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