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| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Educational | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | |||||||||||||||
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Adventure Math has easily the best graphics and sound of any DOS math game I've ever seen. Wave synthesis even produces a voice that says the numbers as you type them. In the normal game, you answer math questions in a form where one of the numbers from the question and the answer are provided, and you have to provide the other number, such as "5 + ? = 8" instead of the usual "5 + 3 = ?" format. Answer enough questions correctly and you can play a bonus level, in which you have a space ship at the bottom of the screen, a math problem to solve, and three answers at the top of the screen. Objects are bouncing around on the screen, so you have to shoot the correct answer and avoid being destroyed by the bouncing objects. There are 10 difficulty levels, designed to engage children between Grades 1 and 5. Unlike Mather, this game will not provide a challenge for adults. The shareware version includes only addition and subtraction questions, the registered "Deluxe" version adds multiplication, division, and a timer, which are really the only things missing from this program. DownloadsComplete version history:
AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $12 on floppy disk.
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| Adventures of Robbo 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Freeware (former commercial) | Puzzle | |||||||||||||
| Developed by xLand Games | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Adventures of Robbo is a fun little puzzle game by the creators of Heartlight PC. You guide Robbo through levels in which push objects but not pull them, and he can shoot at enemies or blow up bombs when he has enough battery power. He must collect all bolts in every level without being destroyed or blocking his access to the bolts or the exit, so planning is very important. Along with Heartlight PC and Electro Man, this game was part of the Epic Puzzle Pack, and was the only game not to be released as a shareware version. The original, unreleased shareware version has been lost, but programmer Maciej Miasik has generously recompiled it from the original source code. The full version features more levels and voice. Downloads
AvailabilityDeveloper xLand generously released this game as freeware under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 license on 25 June 2006.
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| Ancients 1991 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | RPG | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Farr-Ware | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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An RPG with a 3D, first-person perspective, much like the Moraff games, but without the benefit of a map. It has all the usual elements of an RPG: you can pick character types, develop your attributes, cast spells, fight monsters. Episodes are titled as though they are separate games, but the second episode is a continuation of the first, and Epic advertised them as episodes of the same game. There are 2 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Ancients I: The Deathwatch DownloadsAncients v2.0 Shareware Episode (486k) Play online AvailabilityI have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed at www.epicclassics.com. It can be ordered from Amazon: Ancients II
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| Brix 1991 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Puzzle | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames, Radiesel | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames, Radiesel | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | |||||||||||||||
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A nearly identical clone of Puzznic, right down to the appearance of the pieces and brick backgrounds. Brix is a challenging and entertaining puzzle game in which you push blocks around the levels and to try get them beside identical blocks to eliminate them. Two or more of the same block will eliminate each other, and all must be eliminated to finish each level. Pushing the pieces will require you to think about how to make a path for them, how to eliminate them in the right order, and how to use gravity and elevators to your advantage while avoiding obstacles like lasers. Author Michael Riedel distributed v1.0, with 112 levels, under the developer name "Radiesel", and the documentation declares the game public domain. Version 2.0 added content developed by Epic MegaGames, adding a soundtrack, backgrounds, animation, and other bells and whistles. Many of the levels are recycled, but there a number of new levels with new gameplay elements like barriers that slowly break when a block is on top of them, levels where gravity reverses every time an hourglass runs out of sand, teleporters, and two kinds of acid: one which destroys blocks and counts as elimination, and one that destroys blocks and prevents you from completing the level. Registering the game gives you Brix 2 Deluxe, which adds 112 new levels and a level editor. Downloads
AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold with Brix 2 Deluxe through www.epicclassics.com for $14 on floppy disk.
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| Castle of the Winds 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | Win16 Shareware-turned-freeware | RPG | |||||||||||||
| Developed by SaadaSoft | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Castle of the Winds is a cult classic RPG for Windows. At the beginning of the game, you have ability points that you can distribute between three characteristics, and you can choose your hero's gender. The storyline is linear and the gameplay and inventory system are cunningly simple. In contrast to the cities, the dungeons are almost monochrome, and the graphics throughout the game are minimalist. It may not look like much, but something about it makes it surprisingly fun. There are two volumes in this game, with only the first volume playable in the shareware version. Part 1: A Question of Vengeance DownloadsCastle of the Winds v1.1A Registered Version (679k) AvailabilityAuthor Rick Saada has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Dare to Dream 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | Win16 Shareware (partial game) | Adventure | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Dare to Dream is a graphical adventure that takes place inside the mind of a troubled ten year-old boy. Tyler Norris lost his father eight months ago, and his dreams have been haunted by someone named Christian. His concerned mother has taken him to a psychiatrist, and that's where the story begins. You must explore the world inside Tyler's mind, examining objects and solving puzzles to rescue Tyler from his own dreams. Dare to Dream features imaginative characters and locations, and the experience is enhanced by very nice musical scores throughout the game. There are 3 parts in this game, with only the first part playable in the shareware version. Part 1: In a Darkened Room DownloadsDare to Dream Shareware Episode (743k) AvailabilityI have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed at www.epicclassics.com.
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| Drum Blaster 1991 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Simulation | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Larry Tipton | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames, Larry Tipton | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: EGA 640×350×16c | |||||||||||||||
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I had to decide if this is actually a game or if it's music software. I've decided that it's a game, because it's fun to play. Drum Blaster is a music and noise maker with quite a few options, as well as different animated musicians. Although there are no goals or challenges to overcome, this could be entertaining for younger players. Epic became the publisher for Drum Blaster version 3.0. The registered version has 4 add-on packs. Pack 1 - Cool Drums Downloads
AvailabilityAuthor Larry Tipton generously released this game as freeware under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license on 7 October 2007.
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| Electro Man 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by xLand Games | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames, xLand Games | |||||||||||||||
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A very unusual platformer. Your play a cyborg named Jack, a human modified to look like Robocop in order to fight robots who killed your family. Your goal is to locate three computer chips in every level. Your gun only fires when you can find energy for it, and you have infinite lives, which is good because this is a very hard game. One of the difficult aspects of the game is the attempt at realistic physics. You can't change your direction in mid-air, meaning that you can't jump straight up and then push forward, you must be moving forward to jump forward. Once you've jumped, you can't push in the opposite direction to try to come down closer. Not being able to change direction in mid-air may be a difficult adaptation if you're used to console video games; inertia is a real consideration in this game. The graphics and sound are quite good, and there are voices. Originally published by CDV Software as electro BODY, the name was changed to Electro Man when published by Epic. There are 8 levels in this game, with only the fourth level playable in the shareware version. DownloadsElectro Man Creative Commons Registered Version (887k) Play online AvailabilityDeveloper xLand generously released this game as freeware under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 license on 25 June 2006.
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| Epic Baseball 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Sports | |||||||||||||
| Developed by MicroLeague Interactive Software | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | |||||||||||||||
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Originally commercial software, Epic released the game as shareware in 1993. Epic Baseball is not so much a baseball game as a baseball simulation. You are the manager in a "fantasy league," responsible for choosing players and handling the management of a virtual baseball team. You can tell the pitcher how to pitch and when to intentionally walk players, and then watch what happens as the computer plays both teams. Sometimes black and white video clips pop up during play, and there is voice acting. Only Exhibition Play is available in the shareware version, while the registered version adds League Play and advanced options. DownloadsEpic Baseball v1.1 Shareware Episode (607k) AvailabilityI have found no ordering information for this game, and it is not listed at www.epicclassics.com.
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| Epic Pinball 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Pinball | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×240×256c | |||||||||||||||
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Simply one of the best DOS games ever. This pinball game has realistic graphics, sound, physics and gameplay. A shareware legend. Tables were organized into 3 packs of 4 tables each, and one table was exclusive to the registered CD-ROM. There are 13 tables in this game, with only the first table playable in the shareware version. Pack 1: Android, Pot of Gold, Excalibur, Crash and Burn DownloadsEpic Pinball v2.1 Shareware Episode (844k) Play online AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $29 on CD-ROM.
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| Extreme Pinball 1995 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Pinball | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Digital Extremes, Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Electronic Arts, Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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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 DownloadsExtreme Pinball v1.0 Shareware Episode (3044k) AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $19 on CD-ROM.
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| Heartlight PC 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Puzzle | |||||||||||||
| Developed by xLand Games | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Heartlight PC is a simple, but challenging puzzle game in which you must guide a dwarf through levels by collecting all of the hearts in a level. You can move up, down, left and right, in levels where hearts, rocks, bombs, and other objects are suspended in a field of grass. The challenge comes from properly using gravity to drop obstacles out of your path without trapping yourself or the hearts, or strategically dropping explosives to reach new areas. The are 60 levels in this game, with only the first 20 playable in the shareware version. DownloadsHeartlight PC Creative Commons Registered Version (455k) Play online AvailabilityDeveloper xLand generously released this game as freeware under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 license on 25 June 2006.
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| Heros I: The Sanguine Seven 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Jeffrey Fullerton | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Safari Software (Epic MegaGames), Jeffrey Fullerton | |||||||||||||||
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Heros is an EGA platformer with FM sound and a comic book theme. You can play as seven different heroes, including a flying squirrel who can glide short distances, a woman with a rocket pack, and a wad of bubble gum who can climb walls. The heroes must stop the reign of terror of an evil rabbit named Wild Hare. Comic book stereotype phrases like "Bam" and "Oof" appear when heroes or villains are hit. Originally published as full version software by Jeffrey Fullerton, Safari Software (then a division of Epic MegaGames) later published a shareware version (with correct spelling of the word "heroes") called "Heroes: The Tantalizing Trio" because only three of the heroes are playable. There are 50 levels in this game, with only the first 11 different playable in the shareware version. Downloads
AvailabilityAuthor Jeffrey Fullerton generously released this game as freeware under the Heros Freeware License on 22 June 2005.
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| Highway Hunter 1995 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Omega Integral Systems | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Safari Software (Epic MegaGames) | |||||||||||||||
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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 DownloadsHighway Hunter v1.0 Shareware Episode (844k) AvailabilityI 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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| Jazz Jackrabbit 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Jazz Jackrabbit is a combination of several styles of platform game. Being a rabbit, Jazz can run very fast and speed is a major component of the game, warranting instant comparison to Sonic the Hedgehog. There are a lot of items to collect, which requires extensive exploration, something that Sonic wouldn't have time for. Finally, Jazz carries a big gun and finds many different kinds of ammo. He's also a great jumper, so perhaps he's Sonic, Mario, and Duke Nukem rolled into one. The graphics and sound are excellent, and Jazz Jackrabbit is generally regarded as one of the best DOS games ever. Originally, episodes 1-3 and 4-6 could be purchased separately, and three new episodes, A-C, were added in the CD-ROM version, Jazz Jackrabbit CD. There are 9 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: Turtle Terror DownloadsComplete version history:
AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $25 on CD-ROM.
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| Jazz Jackrabbit 2 1998 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | Win9x Shareware (partial game) | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames, Orange Games | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Gathering of Developers, Project Two Interactive | |||||||||||||||
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Jazz Jackrabbit moves to Windows 95 to take advantage of DirectX and 16-bit color. This time around you can play as either Jazz or his brother Spaz, who has the ability to double jump instead of Jazz's helicopter ears. New to Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is the ability to pound the ground. The graphics and sound are excellent, and really take advantage of DirectX 5's capabilities. Jazz Jackrabbit 2 went through a number of publishers, being published by Project Two Interactive up to v1.20, and through Gathering of Developers as of v1.23. There are 6 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: Shareware Demo Downloads
AvailabilityEpic no longer sells this game.
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| Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Freeware (always) | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Released as "Jazz Jackrabbit Christmas Edition", this freeware episode lists itself as "Episode X: Holiday Hare" on the episode selection screen, beneath the 9 episodes from Jazz Jackrabbit. Episode X was never added to the original game, so Holiday Hare is a standalone game based on the Jazz Jackrabbit engine. Featuring the same awesome graphics as the original, tons of weapons, and a rock and roll soundtrack based on a medley of Christmas carols, Jazz travels to the wintry planet Holidaius to fight more tortoises and other enemies. DownloadsJazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare (1404k) AvailabilityThis game was originally released under a freeware license.
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| Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1995 1995 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (always) | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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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. Downloads
AvailabilityThis game was originally released under a freeware license.
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| Jill of the Jungle 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 3 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Jill can jump really high and throw various weapons in this mediocre platformer. Most of the thinking in this game involves figuring out how to get Jill to jump to new areas, which can be a bit tedious. It does feature an innovative map screen, which can also be explored, and there are voices. The graphics are far less impressive by comparison. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Jill of the Jungle DownloadsJill of the Jungle v1.2 Shareware Episode (300k) Play online AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $19 on floppy disk.
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| Ken's Labyrinth 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 5.5 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | 3D Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Ken Silverman | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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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 DownloadsKen's Labyrinth v2.01 Registered (867k) Play online AvailabilityAuthor Ken Silverman generously released this game under the Ken's Labyrinth Freeware License on 16 November 1999.
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| Kiloblaster 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | |||||||||||||||
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Essentially an updated version of Galaxian, you shoot your way through wave after wave of alien ships in classic arcade shooter style. Your ship has shields, and there are frequent power-ups to restore hit points, become invulnerable, or be able to fire more shots simultaneously. You can also move vertically as well as horizontally. All of those upgrades would make the game much more fun if it wasn't limited by the fact that you have to wait for your shot (or shots) to clear the screen before you can fire again, which really slows down the gameplay. The backgrounds are quite nice. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Death of a Starship DownloadsComplete version history:Kiloblaster v2.0 Registered Version (1378k)Kiloblaster v2.0 Shareware Episode (530k) Play online Kiloblaster v1.0 Registered Version (1374k) Kiloblaster v1.0 Shareware Episode (489k) Source code for Kiloblaster in Borland Turbo C (103k) AvailabilityAuthor Allen Pilgrim generously released this game as freeware under the Kiloblaster and Xargon Freeware License on 4 August 2008.
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| One Must Fall 2097 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9.3 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Fighting | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Diversions Entertainment | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | |||||||||||||||
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In this fighting game, instead of picking a fighter you pick both a giant robot and a pilot. Robots fight in a number of different arenas, some of which contain hazards that can damage fighters. After each fight there is a brief sportscast with a summary and an actual screenshot from the fight. A tournament mode lets you start with a minimal robot and win money to upgrade it for future fights. There are 11 robots, 5 arenas and 4 tournaments in this game, with only 3 robots, 1 arena and 1 tournament playable in the shareware version. One Must Fall 2097 v2.1 Registered Version (6684k) Play online AvailabilityDeveloper Diversions Entertainment has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Overkill 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Tech-Noir Productions | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: EGA 320×200×16c | |||||||||||||||
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Essentially a vertically scrolling version of R-Type, without the one-hit kills. Kill everything that moves, collect power-ups, try not to get destroyed. In Overkill, your ship has a shield so that you can take some damage, and numerous weapons upgrades are possible. You can press Tab to switch between your various weapons upgrades to pick the one most useful one for the situation. The graphics are quite impressive. There are 6 episodes in this game, with only the first two episodes playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: Edrax
AvailabilityAuthor Ste Cork generously released this game as freeware under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 License on 23 July 2008.
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| Radix: Beyond the Void 1995 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Neural Storm Entertainment, Union Logic Software Publishing | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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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 Downloads
AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $15 on CD-ROM.
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| Seek and Destroy 1995 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Vision Software | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Safari Software (Epic MegaGames) | |||||||||||||||
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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. Published by Safari Software (then a division of Epic MegaGames). 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) AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $15 on CD-ROM.
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| Silverball 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Pinball | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Published by MicroLeague Interactive Software, Team17 Software | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×240×256c | |||||||||||||||
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Silverball is basically a retail version of Epic Pinball with new tables. Silverball has the same realistic graphics, sound, physics and gameplay. The shareware demo lets you preview four tables, but only one table is playable. The registered version included a fifth table. There are 5 tables in this game, with only the first table playable in the shareware version. Fantasy Silverball Shareware Episode (1106k) AvailabilityI have found no ordering information for this game.
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| Solar Winds 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | RPG | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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This is not a typical RPG. The game takes place in a far away galaxy, where humans live in a solar system orbiting a star called Enigma. You are Jake Stone, a notorious smuggler, and you have a cool space ship. It's an odd premise for an RPG, but a story unfolds as you talk to people throughout the solar system, and you have a lot of freedom in the decisions you make. You can do some things out of order, and decide whether to negotiate with people, or just kill them. The game goes on regardless of what decision you make. Defeating enemy space ships increases the energy available for you to allocate to your ship's attributes, such as shields and weapons, and you get new items to improve your ship as you progress. Other than a lack of swords, magic and dragons, this really is an RPG. The first episode is a little shorter than I expected, but otherwise I find it engrossing and original. The second episode was originally known as "Solar Winds: Galaxy", but was renamed to "Solar Winds: Universe" in v2.0. There are 2 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. NOTE: Solar Winds v2.0 lists as v2.0 in the documentation by Tim Sweeney, but v1.1 in the configuration screen. Episode I: The Escape Solar Winds v2.0 Shareware Episode (499k) Play online AvailabilityThe registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $25 on floppy disk.
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| Super ZZT 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Adventure | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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The sequel to ZZT, Super ZZT switches from being a collection of single screens to a system that allows massive levels that can be scrolled in every direction. The text mode is changed to 40×25 mode from 80×40 in ZZT, so you can't see as far ahead in this game. Gameplay is otherwise familiar, and a number of new enemies are added. Gameplay seems to be easier in Super ZZT, and there are less occasions where you lose instantly by failing to solve a puzzle. Super ZZT also featured a level editor, but the game proved less popular than the original, and less levels were designed for it. Volume numbers in Super ZZT continue from the original ZZT. There are 3 volumes in this game, with only the last volume playable in the shareware version. Volume 5: ZZT's Proving Grounds Super ZZT v2.0 Shareware Episode (158k) Play online AvailabilityEpic MegaGames has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Traffic Department 2192 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by P² Multimedia | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Safari Software (Epic MegaGames) | |||||||||||||||
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As Lt. Velasquez, a pilot with the Traffic Department, you must take back the streets from the Vulture terrorist organization. You use a variety of vehicles to drive through the streets and shoot enemy vehicles as the Traffic Department finds itself mired ever deeper in a cosmic terrorist war. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode Alpha: Process of Elimination
AvailabilityDeveloper John Pallett-Plowright generously released this game as freeware under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 License on 19 July 2007.
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| Tyrian 2000 1995 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Eclipse Software | |||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | |||||||||||||||
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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 v1.0 Shareware Episode (3920k) AvailabilityAuthor Jason Emery has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Xargon 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8.7 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Platform | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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In Xargon you play Malvineous Havershim, an archaeologist who was studying ruins in Madagascar when a trap caused him to lose consciousness and wake up in a strange world ruled by the evil Xargon. Presumably this planet has very low gravity because you can jump very high and fall from great heights without injury. I question the ethics of the hero at times. He's an archaeologist visiting a new world and some of the creatures in the earlier levels seem to be minding their own business and merely defending their territory, but he gets points for killing them anyway. The monsters and power-ups are interesting, and the graphics are extremely detailed and shiny. The music sets the mood well, and there is a reasonable variety of voices. The difficulty level is lower than many platformers, reducing the frustration factor, and the game focuses on exploration and has many secret areas, which is exactly the way I like a game to be. The quality of the graphics, music and exploration remind me of Hocus Pocus. A score card or completion indicator to let you know when you've found everything would have been nice, but otherwise the game is quite enjoyable by any audience. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: Beyond Reality DownloadsXargon v3.0 Registered Version (1357k) AvailabilityAuthor Allen Pilgrim generously released this game as freeware under the Kiloblaster and Xargon Freeware License on 4 August 2008.
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| Zone 66 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Shooter | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Renaissance | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
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Zone 66 is a 360° scrolling shooter that takes place two centuries in the future in a time when Earth is unified by single world government. Terrorism has been a problem, but now there have been nuclear attacks. You are a former member of the Global Security Agency and your city has been destroyed, and your wife and child with it. Defeat the terrorists and have your revenge. There are a number of aircraft to choose from, and you can choose what weapons you arm them with. You can return to the hangar during battle to repair and reload. The intro is a gritty anime sequence with a killer soundtrack (in SoundBlaster mode; cool and powerful in Ultrasound mode; rather tame in Adlib mode), and bits of the story are revealed after each level. There are 8 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Foreign Shores DownloadsZone 66 v1.5 Shareware Episode (994k) AvailabilityIt can be downloaded in a ready-to-play DOSBox container from Zone 66/pp/215bb47da8fac3342b858ac3db09b033c6c46e0b" target="_blank">GOG for .
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| ZZT 1991 | |||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Shareware-turned-freeware | Adventure | |||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | Compatibility guide | ||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||||||||
| Graphics: ASCII 80×40×16c | |||||||||||||||
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Tim Sweeney's famous first game, published by Potomac Computer Systems until v3.2, when it was renamed Epic MegaGames. ZZT is an ASCII adventure along the lines of the famous Kroz series. The hero can move from screen to screen, fighting monsters and collecting treasures as he goes. Torches are necessary to see in dark rooms such as caves, and keys are needed to open passages to some areas. ZZT is known for clever level design and use of the 16 color palette, and also uses the PC speaker to create music more effectively than most games of this era. The game also came with a level editor, inspiring thousands of user-created levels. There is still a fan following for this game even today. Epic released the full version of this game as freeware on their website in 1997, but Epic Classics is still selling it on their website. I am asking the author whether or not it is still legal to distribute the full version. There are 4 volumes in this game, with only the first volume playable in the shareware version. Volume 1: Town of ZZT DownloadsZZT v3.2 Registered Version (176k) Play online AvailabilityEpic MegaGames generously released this game as freeware under the ZZT Freeware License. It is also still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $12 on floppy disk.
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