| Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold Apogee Software, 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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Basically Wolfenstein 3D with aliens. Controls and gameplay are identical to Wolfenstein, as this game is clearly based on the same engine. You are Blake Stone and, well, you kill aliens and other bad guys. There are 6 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Mission 1: Star Institute Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $10 on floppy disk or registered download.
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| Blood Atari, 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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Based on the Build engine from Duke Nukem 3D, Blood is a horror-themed first person shooter with pop culture references to a number of movies and games. Its originality and mood made it a cult classic in the genre and is one of the best selling games to use the engine. Originally planned as an 3D Realms title, the rights were sold to Monolith Studios and the game was published by Atari. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - The Way of All Flesh Complete version history:
I have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed on Atari's website.
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| Corridor 7: Alien Invasion Capstone Software, 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Based on the Wolfenstein 3D engine, with a similar level of graphics and sound. In 2012, a mission to Mars returns a mysterious object to Earth. A dimensional gate called "the Vortex" opened up and an alien invasion force entered the maze-like research facility known as Corridor 7. Naturally, you want to defeat the invaders by killing them with various weapons. Computers sometimes require access cards to get to other areas, and there are health stations where the hero can recharge. The full version came on floppy disk and CD-ROM, the latter having extra levels, weapons and enemies, and added multiplayer play and CD audio. There are over 40 levels in the full version. The installer expects to find a file called c7.lzh, but the archive includes a c7.zip. Use any decompression utility to extract the files from c7.zip. Corridor 7: Alien Invasion Shareware (1251k) I have found no ordering information for this game. Capstone Software and its parent company, IntraCorp, went bankrupt in 1996.
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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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| Doom id Software, 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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Not sure if anyone has heard of this game before. It's based on the wildly popular Wolfenstein 3D, with virtually identical gameplay, and it went on to be one of the most recognized and groundbreaking series of all time! Originally a trilogy, a commercial release called Ultimate DOOM added a fourth episode. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Knee-deep in the Dead Doom v1.9 Shareware Episode (2394k) id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $25 as a registered download only.
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| Duke Nukem 3D 3D Realms (Apogee Software), 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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When Apogee decided to turn Duke Nukem into a first person shooter, they decided that it should set itself apart from the pack by bringing Duke's attitude with it. They made the game irreverent and raunchy which, ironically, gives your character purpose. You're not just a soulless commando fragging for the sake of fragging. You're Duke Nukem, aliens are on your planet, and you'd die before you would surrender. If Duke seems to be enjoying himself, it's because his character demands it. The game is full of voice clips and Duke makes comments at different points throughout the levels. The game had very impressive graphics and sound at the time. Registered versions 1.4 and 1.5 added a new episode and "Atomic Edition" to the title. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - L.A. Meltdown Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $19.95 on CD-ROM only.
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| Heretic id Software, 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6.8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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Three Serpent Riders conquered the world by enslaving the minds of men. Two of the Riders leave, but D'Sparil remains behind and the seven kings of Earth succumb to his mind control. You play a member of the Siddhe Elves, who are scattered across the world after destroying the seven armies. In this first person shooter based on a modified Doom engine, you use a staff to fight evil creatures in your quest to kill D'Sparil. One notable improvement to the Doom engine is the ability to look up and down. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - City of the Damned Complete version history:
id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $20 by download only.
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| Ken's Labyrinth Epic MegaGames, 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 5.5 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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The author calls this the first Wolfenstein 3D clone. Aliens from the planet Zogar, led by Ken, have abducted your dog, Sparky, and discovered dogs to be the most intelligent species in the universe. They've also abducted you and put you in a labyrinth that they use to test the strength and intelligence of different species. There are lots of weird aliens to shoot and a dog to save in this unusual first-person shooter. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Search for Sparky Ken's Labyrinth v2.01 Registered (867k) Author Ken Silverman generously released this game under the Ken's Labyrinth Freeware License on 16 November 1999.
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| Nitemare-3D Gray Design Associates, 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||
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Hugo goes 3D in this first-person shooter trilogy. This time Penelope has been abducted by Dr. Hamerstein, and Hugo must find his way through levels full of monsters to save her. Some helpful additions to FPS games of this era are an auto-mapping feature to help with exploration, and the ability to check how many monsters, secret panels, keys and other objects are left in the level. The game focuses more on exploration than pure fighting, making it slightly more cerebral than other first-person shooters, and suitable for a slightly younger audience, though still too violent to be suitable for young children who may be used to the Hugo Trilogy. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - A House of Horrors Nitemare-3D v2.0 Shareware Episode (971k) Gray Design Associates still sells the DOS and Windows versions of the Nitemare-3D Trilogy collectively for $12 by download only.
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| Quake id Software, 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9.3 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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One of the most popular first-person shooters of all time, Quake was a revolutionary upgrade after the success of Doom. The engine was designed to reduce the complexity of 3D rendering, allowing Quake to produce graphics that would have been impossible for computers in 1996 to produce with any previous engine. The story and gameplay are otherwise familiar to any fan of the genre. You must slaughter hordes of evil creatures with a wide array of weapons, and find the exit to the next level. If you're into that sort of thing, it's hours of fragging fun! There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Dimension of the Doomed Quake v1.06 Shareware Episode (8881k) id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $25 as a registered download only.
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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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| Rise of the Triad Apogee Software, 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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Based on a heavily modified Wolfenstein 3D engine, Rise of the Triad adds a number of new features, and was originally planned as a sequel. Whereas Wolf3D was flat, ROTT truly entered the third dimension by adding height: it was now possible to move up and down! Players can fall or be launched into the air, the environment displays damage (bullet holes), and the graphics and sound are a step up. Explosive weapons can blast enemies into giblets (gibs), and characters are more lifelike, sometimes begging for mercy. There are also multiplayer levels! The number of improvements and additions to this engine is really quite amazing. As for the story, this time you must infiltrate a cult that plans to destroy Los Angeles, using one of five playable characters who have different attributes (only one character is available in the shareware version). There are more than 40 additional levels in the registered version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $15 on CD-ROM or registered download.
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| Shadow Warrior 3D Realms (Apogee Software), 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 4 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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Based on the Build engine, Shadow Warrior improves on Duke Nukem 3D by adding features like voxels and transparent water. The game is a first person shooter in which Lo Wang is the protagonist. Formerly a body guard, his employer is attempting to conquer Japan with evil creatures from "the dark side". When he resigned, those creatures were sent to kill him. He can fight with his fists, guns, kitana, shurikens, and other Asian weapons. The game is full of voice clips, and Lo Wang makes funny comments throughout the game, usually based on Chinese or Japanese contributions to American culture. Although every bit as violent as other first person shooters, Shadow Warrior is supposed to be a humorous take on the genre. Much of the environment can be damaged or destroyed, and shurikens and bullet casings remain in the environment where they land. The graphics and realism are very impressive. There are 18 levels in this game, with only the first 4 playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $10 on CD-ROM only.
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| Star Wars: Dark Forces LucasArts Entertainment Company, 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||
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In this first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe, you play Commander Kyle Katarn during Operation Skyhook. Mon Mothma has ordered you to a secret Imperial base on Danuta to steal the plans for the Death Star, which were ultimately delivered to Princess Leia Organa before her capture in Star Wars: A New Hope. Game maps are fully three-dimensional, and Kyle can jump and duck. The game is full of familiar enemies, voices and sound effects, and includes some of the score from the Star Wars movies. The demo is impressive, but short. Only one level is playable in the shareware demo. Star Wars: Dark Forces v0.163D Shareware Demo (3254k) I have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed on LucasArts's website.
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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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| Wolfenstein 3D Apogee Software, 1992 | |||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||
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Gee, what can I possibly say about this game? It's only the game that revolutionized gaming and brought the 3D Shooter genre to computers around the world! You are B.J. Blazkowicz and you have to escape Castle Wolfenstein and kill as many Nazis as you can. Programmed for Apogee by id Software, Apogee released the game to the shareware market, and id later released it to the retail market. Version 1.2 lists a v1.1 on the title screen, but it is actually v1.2. It was released 4 days after v1.1 to correct a bug that caused the secret elevator to go to level 2 instead of level 10. There are 6 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Escape from Wolfenstein Complete version history:
Source Code for Wolfenstein 3D in Borland C++ 3.0/3.1 (564k) Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $15 on CD-ROM or registered download. id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $20 as a registered download only.
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