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Currently hosting 15 games developed by Epic MegaGames!
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Home of Retro PC Gaming Currently hosting 15 games developed by Epic MegaGames! |
| Adventure Math 1992 | |||||||||
| 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. Complete version history:
The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $12 on floppy disk only.
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| Brix 1991 | |||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Puzzle | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames, Radiesel | |||||||||
| 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.
The registered version of this game is still sold with Brix 2 Deluxe through www.epicclassics.com for $14 on floppy disk only.
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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 Dare to Dream Shareware Episode (743k) I 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 | |||||||||
| 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 Epic Pinball v2.1 Shareware Episode (844k) Play online The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $29 on CD-ROM only.
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| Extreme Pinball 1995 | |||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Pinball | |||||||
| Developed by Digital Extremes, Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| 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 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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| Jazz Jackrabbit 1994 | |||||||||
| User rating: 7.7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| 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 Complete version history:
The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $25 on CD-ROM only.
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| Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1994 | |||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Freeware (always) | Platform | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| 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. Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare (1404k)
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| Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1995 1995 | |||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (always) | Platform | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| 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.
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| Jill of the Jungle 1992 | |||||||||
| User rating: 3 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| 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 Jill of the Jungle v1.2 Shareware Episode (300k) Play online The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $19 on floppy disk only.
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| Kiloblaster 1992 | |||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Shooter | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| 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 Complete 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) Author Allen Pilgrim generously released this game as freeware under the Kiloblaster and Xargon Freeware License on 4 August 2008.
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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) I 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 | |||||||||
| Published 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 The registered version of this game is still sold through www.epicclassics.com for $25 on floppy disk only.
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| Super ZZT 1992 | |||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Adventure | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| Published 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 Epic MegaGames has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Xargon 1994 | |||||||||
| User rating: 8.7 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| Published 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 Xargon v3.0 Registered Version (1357k) Author Allen Pilgrim generously released this game as freeware under the Kiloblaster and Xargon Freeware License on 4 August 2008.
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| ZZT 1991 | |||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Adventure | |||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | |||||||||
| 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 ZZT v3.2 Registered Version (176k) Play online Epic 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 only.
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