Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: GN Team - Published: 25 May 2023, 2:31 pm
Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict is a 2D sci-fi combat game developed by Dynamix and published by Electronic Arts. You can download it for free from GamesNostalgia.
The game was created by Damon Slye, Kevin Ryan, and Jeff Tunnell, founders of Dynamix. It was initially developed for the Commodore 64, then ported to Amiga in 1988, MS-DOS, and Atari ST in 1988. It is the sequel to Skyfox, which was released one year before.
As the pilot, you're tasked with completing various missions set in a sci-fi universe filled with different types of enemy spacecraft and installations. Compared to the original Skyfox, Skyfox II significantly improves graphics and gameplay. The game's graphics are more detailed and colorful, and the cockpit view is more immersive. Considering that we are talking about 1987 (or 1988), the graphics are really impressive. The game also features more varied missions, with a greater variety of enemy spacecraft and installations to battle.
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Author: Adam - Published: 20 May 2023, 12:23 am
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX is a side-scrolling shooter game released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002. It was developed in a collaboration between Konami and TOSE and published by Konami. The game is a remake of Contra III: The Alien Wars, which was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992. It also includes elements of Contra: Hard Corps, which was released for the Genesis/Mega Drive in 1994.
In Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX, you play as one of two commandos, Bill Rizer or Lance Bean, on a mission to take down an alien invasion that threatens the Earth. You are equipped with various weapons, such as machine guns, flamethrowers, and homing missiles, which you can switch between to deal with different types of enemies.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 15 May 2023, 1:14 am
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is a fighting game developed and published by Midway Games in 1995. It is an improved and slightly different version of Mortal Kombat 3. The original third chapter of the series was released in April, while the Ultimate version was released as an arcade cabinet in October 1995. SEGA Saturn and SNES versions were published in 1996. The Genesis/Mega Drive version, developed by Avalanche Software, was published in October 1996 in North America and in November in Europe.
In Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, you select one of the many fighters available and compete against a series of opponents in one-on-one battles. Each character has its unique moves, combos, and fatalities. In addition to the default "mortal kombat mode", the Ultimate version adds a new 2-on-2 mode and a new eight-player Tournament mode. There is also an additional Master difficulty level. Plus, you can select all the fighters from the beginning.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 14 May 2023, 1:30 am
The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: Case of the Rose Tattoo is a graphic adventure developed by Mythos Software. It was published by Electronic Arts in 1996. It is a point-and-click adventure game that follows the world-famous detective as he attempts to solve a series of interconnected mysteries in Victorian-era London.
The game is a direct sequel to the earlier title, The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Serrated Scalpel, and features similar gameplay mechanics. You play as both Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson, exploring the streets of London, collecting clues, interrogating witnesses, and ultimately piecing together the truth behind the various cases you encounter. Interestingly, you don't start the game as Sherlock, but you control Doctor Watson.
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Author: Adam - Published: 8 May 2023, 4:01 pm
Sir Fred: The Legend is a side-scrolling action game released in 1989 for the Amiga and Atari ST.
Developed by Incal Product and published by Ubi Soft, the game puts you in the shoes of Sir Fred, a noble knight who has been transformed into a gnome by the evil dwarf Ultimor. Your goal is to guide Sir Fred through various levels, defeat Ultimor, and return him to his human form.
The game designed by Jérôme Guerry and Jean Marc Torroella (also known for Metal Masters) has some unique gameplay mechanics. In addition to walking, jumping, and running, Sir Fred can also move between foreground, middle, and background planes. This allows for greater depth and exploration in the game's levels.
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Author: Adam - Published: 5 May 2023, 7:53 pm
Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel is a stealth action game developed by Konami for the Game Boy Color. The game was released in 2000 and is a spin-off title in the Metal Gear series, featuring similar gameplay mechanics and a storyline that takes place outside of the main series continuity.
Ghost Babel was actually the Japanese name; in Europe and US, the game was also sold with the simple (and confusing) name Metal Gear Solid, but this is clearly a very different game compared to the Windows and PlayStation release. The "real" Meal Gear Solid is a 3D game, while Ghost Babel has a top-down view, and it's clearly in 2D, considering the limited capabilities of the Game Boy. But in a way, it's even better, or more nostalgic, for the fans of the original MSX Metal Gear.
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