| Abuse Crack dot Com, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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One of the most innovative platform games ever, Abuse is a cult classic. Players move using the arrow keys on their keyboard, but aim their weapons using the mouse. This allows the hero to fire in 360°, even while running in the opposite direction. The story changed between versions, though the rest of the game is largely unchanged. In v1.05, the game takes place in 2021, and Nick Vrenna is a Unified Underground agent fighting against the Ants. In v2.0, Nick Vrenna is wrongly incarcerated in the year 2009. Genetic experiments that isolated the aggression gene, called Abuse, have caused everyone in the prison to transform into hideous monsters. Using battle armor, Nick must prevent the Abuse-infected water supply from contaminating the outside world. The graphics are dark and almost photo-realistic, and the sound effects and music are terrifying. Monsters scream as they ambush, and the entire game has the feel of a science fiction horror movie. There are a variety of weapons, and various switches, doors and elevators, breakable walls, hidden areas, and teleports are arranged as puzzles that must be solved in order to advance. The commercial version has 17 levels, 12 network-only levels, and more weapons, enemies, sound effects and artwork. Abuse v2.0 Shareware Episode (3055k) Crack dot Com has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Block Man 2 Soleau Software, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Block Man 2 is a very different game from its predecessor. Instead of keyboard input, Block Man is now controlled with the mouse by clicking on where you want him to go. He has gained the ability to turn around without taking a step, and there is less emphasis on moving blocks around. This time the princess has scattered jewels in every level, and Block Man must collect them all and make his way to the exit. Levels can now be several screens in every direction, and the mouse can be used to scroll around. Block Man still needs to figure out how to use blocks to get where he needs to be, but there are also elevators, teleporters, rail slides, and boats to move him around the massive levels. There are 40 levels in this game, with only the first 10 playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:Block Man 2 v1.0 Shareware (216k)Soleau Software still sells the registered version of this game for $12 by download only.
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| Cargo Bay MVP Software, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Bay is a Sokoban clone that takes place on space station Altair-217. Five alien races have agreed to peaceful coexistence, but terrorists have placed iradium explosives in the cargo bays in order to destroy that peace. You must push all of the crates of explosives onto designated squares in order to clear the level. Instead of keeping track of how much time you've used, a timer ticks down to detonation, forcing you to complete the level within the time limit. EGA graphics and voice acting make this one of the more attractive Sokoban games for DOS. There are 60 levels in this game, with only the first 20 playable in the shareware version. Cargo Bay Shareware Episode (797k) I have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed on MVP's website.
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| Clyde's Revenge Moonlite Software, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9.3 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The sequel to Clyde's Adventure, featuring VGA graphics and enhanced sound. This time there are four difficulty levels. There is a pure exploration difficulty level for kids that makes Clyde invincible and health irrelevant. In the other three difficulty levels, Clyde still takes damage from traps and falling from a great height, but he no longer loses health as he walks or jumps, eliminating the need to plan the entire level in advance and play as efficiently as possible. This makes the game much less frustrating while maintaining most of the challenge. Gold and silver keys are added to the game, as well as magnets and other types of terrain. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Clyde's Revenge v1.5 Registered Version (2392k) Moonlite Software has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Descent Interplay, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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You pilot a space ship that moves 360 degrees in all three dimensions in this famous shooter. You work for a mining corporation whose bases have been attacked by an invasion force that is heading towards Earth. The manufacturing facilities have been adapted from building mining robots to develop a robot army. Your mission is to move from mine to mine, destroy the core and escape before the entire mine is obliterated. Originally planned as an Apogee shareware title, the shareware version contains the first 7 levels and is missing a few of the weapons. The registered version has 30 levels. Descent v1.4 Shareware (2824k) Interplay has filed for bankruptcy protection and has closed its online store. Descent can still be ordered as part of Interplay 15th Anniversary Anthology at Amazon.
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| Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II Arcanum Computing, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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An enhanced version of Arcanum's original Mah Jongg game. The default tile set has a medieval theme, although traditional tiles are also included. This version includes animation and sound effects when tile pairs are removed, and you can select backgrounds, board layouts and tile sets. The bells and whistles can be turned off if you prefer a more meditative experience. The game also tells you when you run out of moves by default and includes a timer. The registered version includes additional tile sets and layouts.
Arcanum Computing still sells the registered version of this game for $16 on floppy disk only.
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| Dungeons of Grimlor 2: The Lich Tactical Neuronics, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dungeons of Grimlor 2 is another huge dungeon maze, with better graphics, more monsters and terrain types than the original. In addition to doors that require keys, there are now doors that open with a switch, rivers that carry you away, and teleporters. This time you regain health by collecting healing potions as well as by collecting 10,000 points, which means there is a lot more action. The evil dragon Grimlor, slain in the first game, is feared to have survived in some form, perhaps as a creature both dead and alive, making him a "Lich". John Reder originally published The Dungeons of Grimlor under the name SumWare Software. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: Resurrection Dungeons of Grimlor 2: The Lich v1.0 Registered Version (1916k) Tactical Neuronics generously released this game as freeware under The Dungeons of Grimlor 2 Freeware License.
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| Extreme Pinball Epic MegaGames, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Extreme Pinball is basically Epic Pinball with enhanced graphics and sound. The gameplay is so familiar, it is probably using the Epic Pinball engine or an upgraded version of it. That means this game looks, sounds, and feels like a real pinball table. There are 4 tables in this game, with only the first table playable in the shareware version. Rock Fantasy Extreme Pinball v1.0 Shareware Episode (3044k) The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $19 on CD-ROM only.
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| Fuzzy's World of Miniature Space Golf Pixel Painters, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fuzzy's is a miniature golf game with beautiful graphics, a lively soundtrack, and whimsically creative holes. Many holes are broken into two or three stages. Instead of trying to see how low a score you can achieve, your goal is to actually complete the course! The scoring system is cumulative: each hole has a par, which is the number of strokes you get to complete the hole, and any remaining strokes are carried over to the next hole. It's fair to reward the player for being under par, but one problem with this approach is that it penalizes bad play on any hole. If you have a bad start, you may not be able to recover. When you run out of strokes, the game ends. You can't save your game, and there are no level codes. It's quite possible to carry 10 extra strokes throughout the first 9 holes, so the par in later holes starts to becomes unreasonable. For instance, Hole 14 is a two-stage par 5 but, with conservative play, the minimum number of strokes required to complete the hole is 7, and it's unreasonable to expect anyone to complete the hole in less than 8 to 10 strokes. The shareware version is a sample of the holes in the registered version (1=1, 2=5, 3=9, 4=11, 5=14, 6=15), but that doesn't leave time to carry enough bonus strokes into the back nine. Having played hundreds of rounds, I am confident that, with perfect play, it's impossible to get past Hole 6 in the shareware version. There are 18 holes in this game, with an unknown number playable in the shareware version. Fuzzy's World of Miniature Space Golf v1.00s Shareware (2030k) I have found no ordering information for this game.
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| Highway Hunter Safari Software (Epic MegaGames), 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In the future the Earth has been conquered by the Axis of Allied Planets, who have terraformed the planet to be more hospitable to aliens, making it deadly to humans. Using an assault vehicle, you must blast your way through the highways to destroy the terraformers and save the world. There are lots of shield and weapon upgrades to help you destroy the cars, helicopters and other vehicles that try to destroy you. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Evil Drivers Highway Hunter v1.0 Shareware Episode (844k) I have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed at www.epicclassics.com. It can be ordered from Amazon: Highway Hunter
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| Hugo's Horrific Adventure Gray Design Associates, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | Win16 Shareware (partial game) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Hugo Trilogy was re-released as for Windows 3.1 under slightly different names. The graphics are identical, but there are new sounds effects, and the music is much nicer. You still have the option of controlling Hugo by using the arrow keys and typing commands, but you can also use the mouse to click on where you want Hugo to go, and you can left-click to look at objects or right-click to take or use them. The "infinite score" bug from Hugo's House of Horrors is fixed in the Windows remake. Overall, the game retains all of the charm of the original, but makes it a bit easier to navigate, and the music and sound are a bit easier on the ears. There are three episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Hugo's Horrific Adventure Hugo's Horrific Adventure v1.4 Shareware (676k) Gray Design Associates still sells the DOS and Windows versions of the Hugo Trilogy collectively for $10 by download only.
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| Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1995 Epic MegaGames, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (always) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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For the second year in a row, Epic released a freeware episode of Jazz Jackrabbit that lists itself as "Episode X: Holiday Hare" on the episode selection screen, beneath the 9 episodes from Jazz Jackrabbit. Despite the identical name and episode designation as 1994's "Christmas Edition", Holiday Hare 95 is a new standalone game based on the Jazz Jackrabbit engine. Featuring the same awesome graphics as the original, tons of weapons, and an incredible remix of Carol of the Bells for the soundtrack, this time Jazz travels to the planet Candion to fight more tortoises and other enemies, and eat lots of candy.
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| MasterMind Sverx, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (always) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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One of the best Mastermind games I've ever seen. Options must be set from the command line, but there isn't much to configure. It's extremely easy to play and requires no instructions. It is simple, yet attractive. You probably already know how to play this game, but it's interesting to watch the computer opponent play so you can learn the optimal strategy. MasterMind v1.00 Freeware (40k)
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| Radix: Beyond the Void Epic MegaGames, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Radix is a cross between a first person shooter and a flight simulator. In 2049, aliens from another universe started entering ours through an opening called "the Void". The Radix is the most powerful space ship Earth has, and is the only hope of defeating the vastly more powerful alien invaders. The game can be viewed from the cockpit or from behind the ship. You can move in all three dimensions, accelerate, and see what's behind you with a rear camera. Some of the environment is destroyable, which can be achieved with a variety of weapons and bombs. A radar also allows you to see where enemies are located. The graphics are typical for first person shooters from the era, the soundtrack has a rock theme, and there is voice. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Theta 2
The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $15 on CD-ROM only.
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| Realms of Chaos Apogee Software, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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A challenging platformer where you can switch between a hero and heroine during battle. The hero is strong but has only a sword for a weapon, while the heroine can jump higher and throw fireballs, but casting magic costs gems. Characters often need to be switched between to complete levels, and since the characters have separate health meters, characters can also be switched to save a character is weak until health potions can be found. The first level is extremely difficult because anything that touches you will knock off you of the platform onto the spikes below for an instant death. Once you get through the first level, the game becomes easy by comparison and the game becomes fun. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $10 on CD-ROM or registered download.
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| Rings of the Magi MVP Software, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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When the magi of Ac'Rianed realized that a mysterious force was draining the energy from their world, they created rings to store their power and hide it from evil. The rings are made of different materials, and whenever two or more come together, they release some of their power. As their apprentice, you must learn to control the rings so that their magic won't be forgotten. Rings of the Magi is a puzzle game in which colored rings are placed on a board and can be moved with arrows. You have to move them such that rings match up and eliminate each other, completely clearing the board. Levels are broken into four difficulty levels and can be very challenging. It was one of the most popular games of its genre. There are 80 levels in this game, with only the first 20 playable in the shareware version. Rings of the Magi v1.1 Shareware Episode (1235k) MVP Software still sells v2.0b, a Win32 version of this game with six levels of difficulty and 300 levels, for $19.95 on CD-ROM.
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| Seek and Destroy Safari Software (Epic MegaGames), 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Seek and Destroy is a combat game with 360° movement and an aerial view. In most levels you can use either an Apache helicopter or a tank to complete objectives such as recovering hostages, stealing information, or just destroying stuff. Weapons can be purchased with the money you find after destroying some buildings. The game has decent graphics and sound, including voice, and using the mouse to control your direction and speed becomes easy fairly quickly. There are 20 levels in this game, with only the first 8 playable in the shareware version. Seek and Destroy v1.0 Shareware Episode (3736k) The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $15 on CD-ROM only.
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| Sherlock for Windows Everett Kaser Software, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | Win16 Shareware (partial game) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Windows version of Sherlock increased the color depth from 16 to 256, and hovering the mouse over the hints triggers a pop-up explanation, which was replaced with a less intrusive dedicated explanation area in v4.0. Sherlock is a game of logic played on a 6×6 grid, and each row has a different set of six pictures that have to be arranged within the row. You get two sets of hints that tell you what relationship the pictures have to each other: one for to their vertical relationship and one for their horizontal relationship. Through the process of deduction, you eliminate possibilities until you know what's in each square. Every puzzle can be solved with the hints that are given, but if you ask for a hint, the game will explain to you in plain English how one of the hints helped you to eliminate one of the possibilities. Getting a hint will cost you 30 seconds on your clock. When you no longer need one of the clues, you can send it to a holding bin, where you can still see it if you change your mind. In the first 65 536 puzzles, you will always be told what a few of the squares are, while the second 65 536 will never complete any of the squares for you unless you increase the handicap. There are 131 072 puzzles in this game, with only 100 playable in the shareware version.
Everett Kaser Software still sells v5.0, a Win32 version of this game, for $19.95 by download or CD-ROM.
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| Teenagent Union Logic Software Publishing, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Teenagent is a very humorous point-and-click adventure. As teenager Mark Hopper, you've been enlisted by the RGB to solve the mystery of money that's been disappearing from safes. You can talk to people, use items in your inventory, and even combine items. Left click on things to look at them, and right click to use them. There is a lot of dialog in the game, and it's witty and sarcastic. Teenagent is basically a parody of its own genre, and it's nice to play a game that doesn't take itself too seriously. The music is decent and the graphics are often very detailed. The backgrounds were hand painted and there are over 20 000 frames of animation in the registered version. The music and voices are also pretty good. The registered version is 10 times longer than the shareware version. Teenagent Shareware Episode (1419k) I have found no ordering information for this game.
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| Terminal Velocity 3D Realms (Apogee Software), 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aliens have broken a 70 year peaceful alliance and attacked Earth. You must use a special space ship to go to their planets and destroy their defenses. The ship can move in all directions in true 3D. The graphics are quite good and the dogfights make for a fun challenge. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: Tactical Strike Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $15 on CD-ROM or registered download.
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| Trugg Digital Workshop, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trugg is a Boulder Dash type game, like Heartlight PC. You play a robot who can move up, down, left and right, through levels with gems, boulders, bombs, and other objects are suspended in a mesh. You must tunnel a path through the mesh to get to the gems, and rearrange the boulders, or drop the bombs to gain access to areas behind walls. All gems must be collected in order to reach the next level, and you must avoid being crushed or trapped by boulders, or destroying yourself or the exit with explosives. The soundtrack is excellent. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Trugg v1.0 Shareware Episode (680k) I have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed on Digital Workshop's website.
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| Tyrian 2000 Epic MegaGames, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally published as Tyrian, this game is widely regarded as one of the best shooters ever. At the highest settings, Tyrian features amazing graphics and sounds, as well as voice. Many enemy ships, especially bosses, visibly take damage and break into smaller vehicles as pieces get destroyed, adding a real arcade feel to the game. The self-regenerating shields are especially helpful for aggressive players. You can collect money to buy upgrades for your ship, as well as pick up holographic data cubes that provide information or contribute to the story, or contain advertisements for fictional products. Even the advertisements provide some background information, and other characters contact you to keep you apprised of the situation. The story actually has depth and is not merely an afterthought to provide continuity to the levels. You can sometimes choose the levels you play by choosing a direction on the map screen, and there are secret bonus levels. Definitely recommended. Originally a trilogy, a new episode was added in version 2.0. A fifth episode was added to version 3.0, at which time the game was officially renamed Tyrian 2000. There are 5 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Escape Tyrian 2000 v3.0 Registered Version (5642k) Author Jason Emery has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Vinyl Goddess From Mars Union Logic Software Publishing, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally developed for Epic to be Jill of the Jungle II, the game became Vinyl Goddess From Mars when Union Logic decided to publish games independently. Gameplay is certainly reminiscent of Jill of the Jungle, but the graphics look more like Xargon, especially the identical overhead map system. This game takes place in the year 200 billion, when Vinyl's spaceship crashed on a strange planet while she was on her way to the esteemed intergalactic B Movie convention. Vinyl can jump very high and use a variety of weapons to fight monsters during her quest to gather pieces of her spaceship so that she can make it to the convention on time. There are a lot of secret areas, making exploration important. Controls are generally good, although Vinyl slides a bit when she stops running. The graphics, music and voices are also pretty good. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Forests of Old Vinyl Goddess From Mars v1.0 Shareware Episode (1319k) I have found no ordering information for this game.
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