Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: Tasha - Published: 16 February 2018, 11:08 pm
Breathless is a first person science fiction shooter developed by Fields of Vision and published by Power Computing in 1995 for the Amiga only. The game has a rather Doom-like appearance and is considered the fourth serious attempt at a Doom clone for the Commodore 16 bit platform, after Fears, Gloom and Alien Breed 3D.
Set in a desolate future where aliens have enslaved humanity, you play as one of the last remaining humans willing to fight back. After being caught you are given unwanted surgery to become a cyborg. Playing as this midriff baring cyborg, you have to make your way through alien conceived areas to test your abilities. Battle your way across 4 worlds, with 5 levels a piece, in order to possibly attain your freedom. Armed with a gun you have to shoot your way through enemies, gather key cards to open doors, and make your way to the end. As you play there are opportunities to collect credits that you can use at computer terminals to upgrade your weapons. All the weapons function off of one-size-fits-all ammunition dubbed ‘energy’. The game also has a handy auto-mapping feature to save on schlepping around trying to remember where you need to go.
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Author: Tasha - Published: 14 February 2018, 2:56 pm
Beneath a Steel Sky is a dystopian future adventure game developed by Revolution Software and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment in 1994. It was released for Amiga, Amiga CD32, and DOS. It was declared freeware in 2003.
The game takes place in the bleak future version of Australia as you take on the role of Robert Foster. Abandoned as a baby, he is taken in by a local tribe. As an adult, he watches his adoptive family and their village get destroyed as big city goons take him away. He manages to escape after a chopper crash with the help of his little robot friend, Joey, and he has to escape the city. Using a point-and-click interface, you must interact with the world around you to find ways to progress. Networking is also crucial as city inhabitants can aid you in your escape. Utilizing the same game engine as Revolution’s premier game, Lure of the Temptress, it sets itself apart from many adventure games in terms of handling. Your character can also die, another departure from traditional adventure games. Beneath a Steel Sky has a solemn tone but is broken up with well-timed humor and excellent dialogue.
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Author: Tasha - Published: 14 February 2018, 1:24 am
The Need for Speed is the first racing game in the Need for Speed Series, and it was developed and published by Electronic Arts (EA) in 1994 for 3DO. It was ported to DOS in 1995, and PlayStation and Sega Saturn in 1996. It has many sequels and remakes all the way up to 2017. This was the first and last game in the series to utilize staff members from Road & Track magazine to make the game’s simulation physics as realistic as possible.
In this racing sim, you can choose from different sports cars including Toyota Supra Turbo, Acura NSX, Mazda RX7, as well as classic favorites like the Corvette, Lamborghini, and Porsche. While many of the vehicles are available initially, others must be unlocked by winning tournaments (no DLCs here). After picking a car, you can choose your track from among the choices. Some are closed race tracks, while others are merely open highways where you can be intercepted by police. Each track has its unique environment, and it's split into three separate stages.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 10 February 2018, 8:02 pm
Castle of the Winds is a roguelike fantasy RPG developed by Rick Saada for Windows 3.1 and released by Epic MegaGames in 1993. It's the first episode of a quite famous series and one of the most successful games ever created for Windows 3.x. Released initially as shareware, the series was declared freeware by his author in 1998.
Saada worked at Microsoft in a team dedicated to DOS, but he thought that the future was Windows. He decided to learn Windows application development, putting into practice his passion for games. Instead of creating a DOS game with VGA graphics, Saada chose to design a game fully integrated with the Windows 3.x operative system, using native UI elements, controlled with a mouse, and the default 16 system colors. The result is a game maybe not exciting regarding visuals but very interesting in terms of gameplay. You will find a strong focus on magic and spells, but also items that can be cursed and enchanted, and even renamed. All the elements are randomly generated, like in Diablo, which makes the level of replayability very high, and it's probably one of the best aspects of this game.
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Author: Tasha - Published: 7 February 2018, 10:24 pm
Wonder Dog is a side-scrolling platform game developed by Core Design and published by JVC Musical Industries in 1992 for Sega CD. It was ported to the Amiga in 1993.
On a distant planet called K-9, a peaceful race of alien dogs is being invaded by evil Pit Bullies. K-9’s top scientists have no choice but to implement their experimental serum to create a super dog strong enough to save them. After injecting a puppy, he is blasted off the planet in a rather Superman-like fashion, headed for Earth. After a crash landing and discovering his purpose, Wonder Dog heads home to deal with the Pit Bullies.
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Author: Tasha - Published: 5 February 2018, 1:18 am
Links 386 Pro is the follow-up to Links: The Challenge of Golf and was developed and published by Access Software in 1992 for DOS. It was ported to Macintosh in 1994, and FM Towns and PC-98 in 1995.
This entry into the Links series offers many improvements from the first game including SVGA Graphics, improved physics, and the first inclusion of sound. Choose between a male and female golfer, as well as change the color of their shirt. After choosing a character you must then choose your difficulty from 3 settings and, a tee position. The player has control over the avatar’s foot position and direction. When going for a shot the power of the swing is determined by the swing meter. When swinging you don’t just hold the button and release. You must also time a perfect button hit when the meter comes back down after the release. Too late or too early will blow the shot. The game features multiple courses to choose from including: Barton Creek, Torrey Pines, Harbour Town, and more. Choose up to 8 opponents or just casually play with yourself. Weather conditions can also be played around with for an added challenge.
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