| Abuse Crack dot Com, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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One of the most innovative platform games ever, Abuse is a cult classic. Players move using the arrow keys on their keyboard, but aim their weapons using the mouse. This allows the hero to fire in 360°, even while running in the opposite direction. The story changed between versions, though the rest of the game is largely unchanged. In v1.05, the game takes place in 2021, and Nick Vrenna is a Unified Underground agent fighting against the Ants. In v2.0, Nick Vrenna is wrongly incarcerated in the year 2009. Genetic experiments that isolated the aggression gene, called Abuse, have caused everyone in the prison to transform into hideous monsters. Using battle armor, Nick must prevent the Abuse-infected water supply from contaminating the outside world. The graphics are dark and almost photo-realistic, and the sound effects and music are terrifying. Monsters scream as they ambush, and the entire game has the feel of a science fiction horror movie. There are a variety of weapons, and various switches, doors and elevators, breakable walls, hidden areas, and teleports are arranged as puzzles that must be solved in order to advance. The commercial version has 17 levels, 12 network-only levels, and more weapons, enemies, sound effects and artwork. Abuse v2.0 Shareware Episode (3055k) Crack dot Com has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Beneath a Steel Sky Revolution Software, 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former commercial) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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A point-and-click adventure set in a dystopian future with a hero whose life has obvious parallels to John from Brave New World. As Robert Foster, you are the son of citizens of the city, but you have been raised by a tribe that lives in the wilderness. Security agents kidnap you and return you to the city, but you manage to escape following a helicopter crash. With only your faithful sidekick, a robot named Joey, you must escape the city and find out why you were brought here. The graphics and sound are quite good in this immersive world, and interaction with the people who live in it is ingenious and full of witty dialog. It takes a lot of thinking to solve some of the puzzles. The CD-ROM version of the game replaces the text with voice and adds cut scenes that are drawn like comic books. Beneath a Steel Sky CD Version (67874k) Revolution Software generously released this game as freeware under the Beneath a Steel Sky Freeware License.
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| Chopper Commando Mark Currie, 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||||||
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An old favorite of mine. This simple chopper game has a number of missions, sarcastic dialog, and beautiful 4-color graphics. Man that takes me back. Using your helicopter's bullets, missiles, bombs and nukes, destroy other helicopters, transport planes, missiles, some weird looking tanks, and any buildings that you're not fond of. Even when you're walking around outside of your chopper you can still throw grenades. The documentation with v2.0 mentioned that for $5, the author would send you the source code for v2.5 which added new missions to a new "Very Hard" category, but was never distributed compiled and was not to be mass distributed or uploaded to BBS. He was kind enough to send me a compiled copy that includes the source code, and this may be the only site that has it. Complete version history:Chopper Commando v2.56 and source code in Borland Turbo Pascal 5 (154k)Chopper Commando v2.0 (61k) Chopper Commando v1.0 (Still searching) Author Mark Currie has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Descent Interplay, 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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You pilot a space ship that moves 360 degrees in all three dimensions in this famous shooter. You work for a mining corporation whose bases have been attacked by an invasion force that is heading towards Earth. The manufacturing facilities have been adapted from building mining robots to develop a robot army. Your mission is to move from mine to mine, destroy the core and escape before the entire mine is obliterated. Originally planned as an Apogee shareware title, the shareware version contains the first 7 levels and is missing a few of the weapons. The registered version has 30 levels. Descent v1.4 Shareware (2824k) Interplay has filed for bankruptcy protection and has closed its online store. Descent can still be ordered as part of Interplay 15th Anniversary Anthology at Amazon.
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| Doom id Software, 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Not sure if anyone has heard of this game before. It's based on the wildly popular Wolfenstein 3D, with virtually identical gameplay, and it went on to be one of the most recognized and groundbreaking series of all time! Originally a trilogy, a commercial release called Ultimate DOOM added a fourth episode. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Knee-deep in the Dead Doom v1.9 Shareware Episode (2394k) id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $25 as a registered download only.
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| Duke Nukem 3D 3D Realms (Apogee Software), 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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When Apogee decided to turn Duke Nukem into a first person shooter, they decided that it should set itself apart from the pack by bringing Duke's attitude with it. They made the game irreverent and raunchy which, ironically, gives your character purpose. You're not just a soulless commando fragging for the sake of fragging. You're Duke Nukem, aliens are on your planet, and you'd die before you would surrender. If Duke seems to be enjoying himself, it's because his character demands it. The game is full of voice clips and Duke makes comments at different points throughout the levels. The game had very impressive graphics and sound at the time. Registered versions 1.4 and 1.5 added a new episode and "Atomic Edition" to the title. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - L.A. Meltdown Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $19.95 on CD-ROM only.
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| Jumpman Lives! Apogee Software, 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Public domain | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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) NOTE: Apogee does not distribute, sell, register, or retain copyright on this game. This is officially abandonware.
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| Ken's Labyrinth Epic MegaGames, 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 5.5 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The author calls this the first Wolfenstein 3D clone. Aliens from the planet Zogar, led by Ken, have abducted your dog, Sparky, and discovered dogs to be the most intelligent species in the universe. They've also abducted you and put you in a labyrinth that they use to test the strength and intelligence of different species. There are lots of weird aliens to shoot and a dog to save in this unusual first-person shooter. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Search for Sparky Ken's Labyrinth v2.01 Registered (867k) Author Ken Silverman generously released this game under the Ken's Labyrinth Freeware License on 16 November 1999.
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| Kentris Ken Silverman, 1991 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (always) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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If Tetris has gotten too easy for you, try Kentris. The playing fields move around the screen during gameplay and you can add garbage to the bottom of your opponent's screen as you compete. The background constantly changes colors and there are voices and sound effects. This can be a lot of fun if you like a challenge. Kentris v4.3 Freeware and source code in Microsoft C 6.00A (144k) Author Ken Silverman has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Quake id Software, 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9.3 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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One of the most popular first-person shooters of all time, Quake was a revolutionary upgrade after the success of Doom. The engine was designed to reduce the complexity of 3D rendering, allowing Quake to produce graphics that would have been impossible for computers in 1996 to produce with any previous engine. The story and gameplay are otherwise familiar to any fan of the genre. You must slaughter hordes of evil creatures with a wide array of weapons, and find the exit to the next level. If you're into that sort of thing, it's hours of fragging fun! There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Dimension of the Doomed Quake v1.06 Shareware Episode (8881k) id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $25 as a registered download only.
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| Rise of the Triad Apogee Software, 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Based on a heavily modified Wolfenstein 3D engine, Rise of the Triad adds a number of new features, and was originally planned as a sequel. Whereas Wolf3D was flat, ROTT truly entered the third dimension by adding height: it was now possible to move up and down! Players can fall or be launched into the air, the environment displays damage (bullet holes), and the graphics and sound are a step up. Explosive weapons can blast enemies into giblets (gibs), and characters are more lifelike, sometimes begging for mercy. There are also multiplayer levels! The number of improvements and additions to this engine is really quite amazing. As for the story, this time you must infiltrate a cult that plans to destroy Los Angeles, using one of five playable characters who have different attributes (only one character is available in the shareware version). There are more than 40 additional levels in the registered version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $15 on CD-ROM or registered download.
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| Shadow Warrior 3D Realms (Apogee Software), 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 4 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Based on the Build engine, Shadow Warrior improves on Duke Nukem 3D by adding features like voxels and transparent water. The game is a first person shooter in which Lo Wang is the protagonist. Formerly a body guard, his employer is attempting to conquer Japan with evil creatures from "the dark side". When he resigned, those creatures were sent to kill him. He can fight with his fists, guns, kitana, shurikens, and other Asian weapons. The game is full of voice clips, and Lo Wang makes funny comments throughout the game, usually based on Chinese or Japanese contributions to American culture. Although every bit as violent as other first person shooters, Shadow Warrior is supposed to be a humorous take on the genre. Much of the environment can be damaged or destroyed, and shurikens and bullet casings remain in the environment where they land. The graphics and realism are very impressive. There are 18 levels in this game, with only the first 4 playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $10 on CD-ROM only.
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| Snarf Everett Kaser Software, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Screenshot | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Snarf is an adventure game with perhaps a bit of a Robotron influence. The hero can fire his weapon in any of four directions while moving in any other direction, so coordination with both hands is important. There hero must find keys in order to reach the next level, while monsters called Snarfs spawn out of Snarf nests. The Snarfs will never stop coming, but they will spawn out of the nearest nest, so it's possible to wipe them out in one area and lead them to spawn in an area where they won't bother you. There are teleporters which the Snarfs can't use, and hit points can be restored at aid stations. Hit points aren't restored at the end of levels, so it can be a real endurance match to survive to the next level that has an aid station. A fun and challenging game for gamers of any age. There are 50 levels in this game, with only the first 20 playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Everett Kaser generously gave Classic DOS Games (and only Classic DOS Games) permission to distribute the licensed version of this game as freeware under the Snarf Freeware License on 2 January 2008.
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| Wolfenstein 3D Apogee Software, 1992 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | No screenshot yet | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Gee, what can I possibly say about this game? It's only the game that revolutionized gaming and brought the 3D Shooter genre to computers around the world! You are B.J. Blazkowicz and you have to escape Castle Wolfenstein and kill as many Nazis as you can. Programmed for Apogee by id Software, Apogee released the game to the shareware market, and id later released it to the retail market. Version 1.2 lists a v1.1 on the title screen, but it is actually v1.2. It was released 4 days after v1.1 to correct a bug that caused the secret elevator to go to level 2 instead of level 10. There are 6 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Escape from Wolfenstein Complete version history:
Source Code for Wolfenstein 3D in Borland C++ 3.0/3.1 (564k) Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $15 on CD-ROM or registered download. id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $20 as a registered download only.
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