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Home of Retro PC Gaming Currently hosting 44 games published by Apogee Software! |
| Adventure Fun-Pak 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A collection of very simple, often frustrating games. Rogue Runner is an ASCII adventure with similarities to Kroz, except that most of the maze is invisible and the souls of previous adventurers home in on you. The Thing is a very simple text adventure based on the old Wumpus game. These are some of Scott Miller's earliest games. There are 4 games in the Adventure Fun-Pak: Rogue Runner Complete version history:Adventure Fun-Pak v1.0 Freeware Episodes (298k) Play onlineApogee generously released Adventure Fun-Pak and Puzzle Fun-Pak as freeware under the Adventure & Puzzle Fun Packs Freeware License in May 2004. They are both in the same zip file.
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| Alien Carnage 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Interactive Binary Illusions, SubZero Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This game was originally called Halloween Harry, presumably because everyone on Earth has been turned into a zombie. Version 1.0 was an incomplete version that only appeared in a UK Magazine. Following version 1.2 version, the game was renamed Alien Carnage and the version number returned to 1.0. The only other difference is that Mission 3 became Mission 1, and vice versa. Despite this change, it is still legal to distribute the shareware version of Halloween Harry, so you can try out Mission 1 and 3 before you buy! You play Harry, and your goal is to defeat the aliens who are turning everyone into zombies, killing the zombies that get in your way. You get a number of weapons and a jetpack to fly around levels. Gameplay looks and feels a lot like Hocus Pocus. The graphics and animation are good (even sexy in places), and most of the soundtrack is awesome. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Mission 1 - Sewers Complete version history:
John Passfield and Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Alien Carnage Freeware License in May 2007.
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| Arctic Adventure 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Micro F/X Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software, Micro F/X Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: CGA 320×200×4c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The sequel to Pharaoh's Tomb, this Nevada Smith adventure takes place 6 months later. This time you're searching for Viking treasure in the arctic. Gameplay is virtually identical to Pharaoh's Tomb. This time Nevada has infinite lives, which is good because the levels are much harder. There are 20 levels in each episode, but you have some flexibility in which order you complete the levels because this game adds a map screen. Version 1.0 was published by Micro F/X Software, before George Broussard merged his operations with Scott Miller's Apogee Software. Version 2.0 was published by Apogee. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Arctic Adventure Freeware License on 20 March 2009.
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| Beyond the Titanic 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A text adventure that takes place during the maiden voyage of the Titanic. The player's goal is to survive the disaster and return to San Francisco. All shareware versions of Beyond the Titanic that I've found have the same executable file, but an early version contains a text file requesting a donation of $5 to register the game, while a later version requests $5 or $10 and mentions Supernova and Kingdom of Kroz. An early version of Kingdom of Kroz was also included with the later version. Complete version history:
Apogee generously released this game as freware under the Beyond the Titanic Freeware License in March 1998.
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| Bio Menace 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: EGA 320×200×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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An odd little platform game in which a mutant army created by Dr. Mangle has invaded Metro City. As Snake Logan, a CIA agent, you have to shoot everything that moves and rescue the citizens. Graphics and sound aren't great, but the irreverent dialog is humorous. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Dr. Mangle's Lab Complete version history:
Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Bio Menace Freeware License in December 2005.
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| Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by JAM Productions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 $5.99 by download.
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| Boppin' 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Puzzle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Accursed Toys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Boppin' is an original puzzle game which takes place in a pocket universe created by an arcade machine. The villains from other games have been captured by a hero named Hunnybunz, putting all of the heroes out of work. Your job is to free the villains and defeat the good Hunnybunz. You clear levels by moving one of the "heroes", Yeet and Boik, and having him throw a block at one or more connected matching blocks, which destroys the entire set. If the block hits a group of blocks so that it creates a square or cross, a monster is released, earning bonus points. Each character has a "miss counter" which is reduced every time you miss a shot. If the game gives you a piece that you can't use at the moment, you can discard it at a cost of 20 points. If you don't have 20 points, it costs you a miss. Your character commits suicide if he runs out of misses, which can be censored in version 1.0 and is censored by default in 1.1. The game claims to be only for adults but, other than the suicide animations, it's fun for all ages. Each episode has 40 levels, for a total of 160 episodes (the final episode is for custom levels). There are 5 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Bothersome Hunnybunz! Complete version history:
Developer Accursed Toys has generously released this game as freeware. Boppin' v2.03, a Win32 port of the game, is available as a free download at the official home of Boppin'.
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| Caves of Thor 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Often referred to as the "Thor Trilogy", Caves of Thor is an ASCII graphics adventure game that is a bit more like ZZT than Kroz. You play Thor, trapped in the Caves of Thor, and you must find three magical objects in order to escape. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Caves of Thor Caves of Thor v1.1 Registered Version (155k) Play online Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Caves of Thor Freeware License in December 2005.
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| Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.3 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by FormGen Corporation, id Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The sequel to Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons, with a new engine and much improved graphics and sound. Once again, you must save the world armed with a gun and a pogo stick, against new aliens and through new worlds. This time you don't have to find the pogo stick, but you can find scuba gear to help you swim. Episode numbers in Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy continue from the original trilogy, making the two games a series. A CGA version was also released, and FormGen distributed a five level demo of the EGA version. There are 2 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 4: Secret of the Oracle Complete version history:Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy v1.4 Shareware Episode (712k) Play onlineCommander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy v1.2 Shareware Episode (567k) Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy v1.1 Shareware Episode (582k) Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy v1.0 Shareware Episode (614k) Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy Special Demo Version v1.0 (527k) Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy CGA v1.4 Shareware Episode (493k) Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy CGA v1.1 Shareware Episode (491k) Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy CGA v1.0 Shareware Episode (474k) Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download. id Software still sells the registered version of this game with Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons for $10 by download.
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| Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by id Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In one of the most popular platform games of all time, you play Billy Blaze, the intrepid Commander Keen, who has built a space ship and flown to Mars to stop a Vorticon invasion. You get a gun and can find a pogo stick to help you make your way through levels with a number of different aliens, some of which are friendly. Suitable for all ages, this game has universal appeal. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Marooned on Mars Complete version history:Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons v1.31 Shareware Episode (238k) Play onlineCommander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons v1.3 Shareware Episode (156k) Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons v1.1 Shareware Episode (191k) Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons v1.0 Shareware Episode (Still searching) Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download. id Software still sells the registered version of this game with Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy for $10 by download.
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| Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A simple but fun platform adventure. Cosmo is a young alien who is heading to Disney World when their ship is forced to crash land on a strange planet. Cosmo's parents are abducted while he goes exploring, and now he must rescue them. Cosmo can stick to walls and jump on enemies. There are lots of hidden items and bonuses and secret areas to search for. 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 $5.99 by download.
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| Crystal Caves 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 4 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A very simple EGA platformer. You play Mylo Steamwitz, a miner who dreams of owning his own twibble farm. You go from planet to planet finding jewels in the mines to make your dream come true. A map screen allows you to play the levels in almost any order. Ammunition is limited, and some levels have reverse gravity, so you have to use your head a bit more in this game than most. The graphics and sound are ugly even by EGA standards, but the game itself is a good diversion. Version 1.0 may cause your system clock to lose 100 years if run from Windows XP. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Trouble with Twibbles Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Dark Ages 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Scenario Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: EGA 320×200×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dark Ages is an extremely primitive-looking platformer in which you play a prince who was kidnapped by an evil wizard and raised by a peasant who turned out to be a hero. Trained to use magic, you must save your kingdom from the dark ages by defeating the evil wizard, Garth, who has given the kingdom to undead creatures and rules with an iron fist. There are 3 volumes in this game, with only the first volume playable in the shareware version. Volume 1: Prince of Destiny Complete version history:
Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Dark Ages Freeware License on 20 March 2009.
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| Death Rally 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Racing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Remedy Entertainment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This is one of those racing games where the cars have weapons. Death Rally takes the familiar racing combat genre a bit farther by letting you kill even the spectators. You race on different tracks and make money which you can use to upgrade your car and buy weapons. In addition to the power-ups that appear on the track, there are hallucinogenic mushrooms that distort your vision. Creative elements include gamblers who pay you to destroy opponents they are betting against and loan sharks who help you buy upgrades faster, among other shady characters. Between the gameplay, crazy voices, and realistic graphics and sounds, this is one of the best racing games I have ever played. There are 19 tracks in the registered version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Duke Nukem 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: EGA 320×200×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The game that started it all. Duke Nukem is a sidescrolling game robots, aliens, and lots of weapons. Your goal is to defeat Dr. Proton who is trying to take over the world. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Shrapnel City Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Duke Nukem II 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The sequel to the popular original Duke Nukem game, with vastly superior graphics, sound and gameplay. Duke has been captured by aliens and needs to frag his way through alien worlds. This time Duke can fire up and down, and can also scroll the screen up and down. The intro features beautiful 256 color VGA graphics, but the game reverts to 16 color graphics once the game starts. Still, the graphics are so good that it's hard to believe that you're only seeing 16 colors. There are 4 episodes in this game, creatively named Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, and Episode 4, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Duke Nukem 3D 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by 3D Realms (Apogee Software) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by 3D Realms (Apogee Software) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. A fourth episode was released in an expansion pack called the Plutonium PAK, which upgraded the registered version to v1.4. Version 1.4 and 1.5 included the Plutonium PAK and were sold as Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition. 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 $5.99 by download.
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| Hocus Pocus 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 2.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Moonlite Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Proof that the simplest concept can lead to some of the best games. Guide a young wizard through strange worlds and shoot enemies with lightning bolts. It's fun, and it even has excellent graphics and sound. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Time Tripping Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Jumpman Lives! 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Public domain | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Shamusoft Designs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A remake of the original Jumpman. Explosives have been scattered throughout a laboratory on Saturn, and you play an elite anti-terrorist agent trying to prevent the destruction of the planet. You must climb ladders and jump around with special high jump boots, collecting all of the little orbs that represent bombs on each level, while avoiding enemies and trying not to fall too far. It's a bit like Jetpack, without the jetpack, or Moraff's Escapade without the ability to move blocks. The commercial version has 45 levels. Jumpman Lives! Registered Version (142k) Play online NOTE: Apogee does not distribute, sell, register, or retain copyright on this game. This is officially abandonware.
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| Kingdom of Kroz II 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally, Kingdom of Kroz was the first game in the epic Kroz series, released in 1987. In 1990, the registered version was renamed Kingdom of Kroz I, and Kingdom of Kroz II was released as a shareware episode to allow users to try out the game and decide if they wanted to purchase the other seven volumes. Kingdom of Kroz II has different levels from Kingdom of Kroz I, many of which are from later games in the series, especially The Lost Adventures of Kroz. Kingdom of Kroz II v2.0 Shareware Episode (109k) Play online NOTE: Apogee no longer takes orders for the full version of this game, which they discontinued in early 1999, and it is not in their downloads section. It couldn't hurt to politely ask them if they could make the game available for sale again, or make the registered version freeware. Sign our petition to Apogee
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| Major Stryker 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A great EGA shooter with a surprisingly good soundtrack and lots of firepower. Major Stryker must fly to three different planets to fight aliens which are threatening the Earth. He destroys alien space ships and rescues humans in beautifully layered, triple parallax scrolling EGA levels. Mission briefings are delivered by a beautiful woman who adds some rather tame sexual innuendo, but the game is still appropriate for children. Apogee's FAQ used to claim that versions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 were never released to the public, but I was able to prove that v1.3 appeared on a number of shareware compilation CDs and set the record straight. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Lava Planet Complete version history:
Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Major Stryker Freeware License in March 2006.
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| Math Rescue 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Educational | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Redwood Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In this sequel to Word Rescue, the Gruzzles have stolen all of the world's numbers. Your character can run and jump. Hit a question to answer a math problem, which helps you progress to the next level. A pretty decent little math game. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Visit Volcanos and Ice Caves Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download. Redwood Games still sells the registered version of this game for $12 by download.
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| Monster Bash 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A Halloween-themed game with lots of animated blood and gore, by the standards of the time. You play a kid named Johnny Dash, and you need to rescue your dog, and many other cats and dogs, from a bunch of monsters using only a slingshot. Version 2.1 was also released as "Monster Bash Lite", which included only the first three levels to make it a smaller download. There are 3 episodes in this game, creatively named Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Monuments of Mars 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Scenario Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: CGA 320×200×4c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Based on the FAST engine, Monuments of Mars takes most of the best elements of Pharaoh's Tomb and adds new challenges. Astronauts have been disappearing in ruins on Mars, and your job is to discover the secrets and rescue the survivors. Gameplay is quite different from the Nevada Smith series because many areas only become accessible after tripping invisible switches, and there are movable blocks. Having a changeable environment is a great twist. Your character has infinite lives, but it's still a good idea to save in case you get stuck somewhere and can't die. Poor collision detection makes some of the later levels more frustrating than necessary. Developed by Scenario Software, Todd Replogle misspelled the name of his own company, listing it as "Scenerio Software" on the title page! There are 20 levels in each volume, which must be played sequentially because there is no map screen. There are 4 volumes in this game, with only the first volume playable in the shareware version. Volume 1: First Contact Complete version history:Monuments of Mars v1.0 Registered Version (201k) Play onlineMonuments of Mars v1.0 Shareware Episode (78k) Play online Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Monuments of Mars Freeware License on 20 March 2009.
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| Mystic Towers 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Animation FX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mystic Towers is a 3D-perspective adventure game starring an elderly wizard named Baron Baldric. Your mission is to destroy monster generators in the Lazarian Towers, and kill all of the monsters. Baldric can use a number of spells to kill monsters, levitate over obstacles, reveal secrets, and teleport. The game has very nice music and is full of imaginative monsters. Version 1.0 was an incomplete version that was only released in a UK Magazine. Version 1.1 was the first complete shareware version. The confusing part is that the installation file on Apogee's website states that the download contains v1.0, the installer claims to be installing v1.1, and the game screen says v1.11. This is, in fact, the only complete version that was ever released to the public. There are 6 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Each episode has 2 towers, making for a total of 12 towers, and over 600 rooms to explore. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Next Generation Trivia 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.5 | DOS Public domain | Puzzle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Micro F/X Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software, Micro F/X Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: ASCII 80×40×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A simple Star Trek: The Next Generation trivia game using the same engine as Trivia Whiz. Bonus points are awarded for answering within the time limit. Each volume has 100 multiple choice questions. There are 3 volumes in this game, with only the first volume playable in the shareware version. Next Generation Trivia Shareware Episode (33k) Play online NOTE: Apogee does not distribute, sell, register, or retain copyright on this game. This is officially abandonware.
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| Paganitzu 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Trilobyte | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: CGA 320×200×4c EGA 320×200×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In this sequel to Chagunitzu, archaeologist Alabama Smith (no relation to Nevada Smith) returns on a quest to discover the secrets of an ancient pyramid. Snakes will shoot venom at you if you pass to the left or right of them, and spiders will kill you if they pass next to you, so objects must often be moved to protect yourself from enemies. Once you figure out the solution to a level, quick reflexes are necessary to make it through the game's many traps. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Romancing the Rose Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Pharaoh's Tomb 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Micro F/X Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: CGA 320×200×4c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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You are Nevada Smith, an archaeologist and adventurer who is exploring an Egyptian pyramid. You can jump and shoot arrows, and there is sometimes hidden treasure in some of the blocks if you hit them from below, like Super Mario. There is no sidescrolling, though. Each level consists of a single, appropriately named room, and there are 20 levels in each episode. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Raiders of the Lost Tomb
Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Pharaoh's Tomb Freeware License on 20 March 2009.
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| Puzzle Fun-Pak 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Puzzle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Puzzle Fun-Pak is a collection of simple games. Block Five is the ancient game of Gomoku, in which players take turns placing an X or an O on a 19×19 grid and attempt to get five in a row in any direction. It's basically an enormous game of tic-tac-toe. Asteroid Rescue places you in a ship that must maneuver its way through a dense asteroid field to rescue astronauts. Phrase Master is a mix between Wheel of Fortune and Hangman. You essentially spin a wheel to determine how much your guess will be worth, but there is no way to go bankrupt or miss a turn, other than guessing incorrectly. Players continue to guess any letter (there is no cost, but also no score for selecting a vowel) until they get one wrong. Like Hangman, both players have a limited number of guesses. The game continues until both players have guessed incorrectly six times, then the player with the higher score wins. A bonus guess is awarded to the player who completes each phrase. There are 500 phrases in 10 categories. Maze Machine is the only game that requires a graphics card, which it uses to generate a maze that is displayed on screen, and can be printed out. There are 4 games in the Puzzle Fun-Pak: Block Five Complete version history:Puzzle Fun-Pak v1.0 Freeware Episodes (298k) Play onlineApogee generously released Adventure Fun-Pak and Puzzle Fun-Pak as freeware under the Adventure & Puzzle Fun Packs Freeware License in May 2004. They are both in the same zip file.
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| Raptor: Call of the Shadows 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Cygnus Studios (Mountain King Studios) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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One of the best shooters of all time. Excellent graphics, sound, and weapons make this an incredibly fun game to play. Countless hours have been lost forever playing this addictive jet fighter game. Developed by Cygnus Software (now Mountain King Studios) and distributed by Apogee. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Bravo Sector Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download. Mountain King Studios still sells v2.4b, a Win32 version of this game, for $14.95 by download.
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| Realms of Chaos 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 $5.99 by download.
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| Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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). The registered version is known as "Rise of the Triad: Dark War". There are 5 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: The HUNT Begins Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Secret Agent 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 4 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Basically this is Crystal Caves, except that you're Agent 006 and you travel islands instead of planets. The Diabolical Villain Society has stolen blueprints to a satellite-based laser and you must stop them. Like Crystal Caves, you have infinite lives and a map screen that gives you some flexibility in the order you complete the levels. Some EGA games actually have good graphics and sound, but this game does not. It does have interesting enemies, cheesy James Bond references and puns, and fun gameplay. Another fun little diversion. Version 1.0 may cause your system clock to lose 100 years if run from Windows XP. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - The Hunt for Red Rock Rover Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Shadow Warrior 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by 3D Realms (Apogee Software) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by 3D Realms (Apogee Software) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 by download.
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| Stargunner 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This shooter has very good graphics and sound. Much like Tyrian, items can be purchased to upgrade your ship using money you collect for destroying enemies. The game is sidescrolling instead of vertical scrolling, which is unusual for a PC shooter. A wide variety of weapons and upgrades make for a lot of fun variation in gameplay. Complete version history:
Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Stargunner Freeware License in June 2005.
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| Supernova 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A text adventure set in the future on a distant mining colony. Supernova recognizes over 1000 words and displays status information on the screen. Points are awarded for achieving goals and advancing the story. The original text of the game stated that "This game is placed in the public domain for your enjoyment", but also requested a $10 donation, so it should be considered full version shareware.
Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Supernova Freeware License in March 1998.
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| Terminal Velocity 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Terminal Reality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by 3D Realms (Apogee Software) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 $5.99 by download.
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| Trek Trivia 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 5 | DOS Public domain | Puzzle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: ASCII 80×40×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A simple Star Trek trivia game using the same engine as Word Whiz. Apparently only Volume I had a v3.0, while all others stopped at v2.0. Each volume has 100 multiple choice questions. There are 10 volumes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Volume 1 - 7: General Trivia Trek Trivia v3.0 Registered Version (257k) Play online NOTE: Apogee does not distribute, sell, register, or retain copyright on this game. This is officially abandonware.
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| Trivia Whiz 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Educational | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Micro F/X Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software, Micro F/X Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: ASCII 80×40×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A simple trivia game with questions on a large variety of topics, using the same engine as Next Generation Trivia. Bonus points are awarded for answering within the time limit. Trivia Whiz was developed by Micro F/X Software, before George Broussard merged his operations with Scott Miller's Apogee Software. Apogee took over distribution after Micro F/X ceased to be a separate company. Each volume has 100 multiple choice questions. There are 5 volumes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Trivia Whiz Registered Version (138k) Play online Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Trivia Whiz Freeware License in December 2005.
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| Wacky Wheels 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Racing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Beavis-Soft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics: VGA 320×200×256c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wacky Wheels is a first person go-kart game with everything you would expect. The drivers are different animals and there are power-ups you can use to attack the other cars. Most of the weapons are hedgehogs who are sitting on the track, doing some pretty strange things. When you hit them with your car, you get hedgehogs which you can shoot at other players. There are a number of different modes of play, including a mode in which you shoot ducks on go-karts and a versus mode. There are 42 tracks in the complete version. Complete version history:Wacky Wheels v1.1 Shareware Episode (1616k) Play onlineApogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download.
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| Wolfenstein 3D 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by id Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 $5.99 by download. id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $20 by download.
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| Word Rescue 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Shareware (partial game) | Educational | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Redwood Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A spelling adventure game. Apogee continues to distribute v2.0, while Redwood Games distributes v3.0, which has a Win32 installer but is still a DOS game. The most obvious difference is that the title screen lists the game as a Redwood Games production rather than a Karen Crowther and Bud Pembroke production. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Visit Gruzzleville and the Castle Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $5.99 by download. Redwood Games still sells the registered version of this game for $12 by download.
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| Word Whiz 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Educational | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics: ASCII 80×40×16c | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A program that teaches difficult and commonly misspelled words, using the same engine as Trek Trivia. There are 4 volumes in this game, with only the first volume playable in the shareware version. Each volume has 100 words. Word Whiz v3.0 Registered Version with source code in Turbo Pascal 5.0 (189k) Play online Apogee generously released this game as freeware under the Word Whiz Freeware License in December 2005.
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| Xenophage: Alien Bloodsport 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Fighting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Argo Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This fighting game has extremely impressive graphics and sound, for a DOS game. The game rips off a number of other games for "satirical purposes." The characters look like they're made of clay, and one of the songs in the soundtrack rips off the Mortal Kombat mix. The story is that the characters are fighting for the right to propagate, which is rough to say the least. Control one of 10 monsters and rip the other monsters a new one. The only Apogee game to ever be released as a public beta. Complete version history:
Argo Games generously released this game as freeware under the Xenophage Freeware License in April 2006.
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