Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: Tasha - Published: 24 January 2018, 2:21 am
Hybris is a vertical scrolling shoot-’em-up developed by Cope-com and published by Discovery Software International in 1988 for Amiga only.
This sci-fi shooter, primarily created by Torben Bakager Larsen (graphics) and Martin Pedersen (programming), is often considered the best vertical shooter developed for the 16-bit Commodore platform.
Like most sci-fi games, it is set in the distant future, in the year 2461. After losing contact with a human colony on an alien planet, you are sent in to find out what happened and rescue any survivors. Controlling a weapon equipped ship as one of the two characters, Maverick or Lovett, you fly in to deal with hostiles. With enemies coming at you from every direction, you need to be quick on the trigger and dodge enemy fire. Weapons can be upgraded by finding powerups around the levels. Your ship is also equipped with a set of smart bombs to deploy in a pinch. The game features varied environments, including deserts, water, and even molten lava. Each expansive level culminates in a big boss fight before transitioning to the next section.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 8 January 2018, 10:20 pm
Hunter is a 3D action-adventure created by Paul Holmes and published by Activision in 1991 for the Amiga and Atari ST. It is considered the first successful example of a "sandbox" video game based on free-roaming in a 3d environment.
You control a soldier that has to explore several islands, rendered with 3d polygons. You can move walking, swimming or using several vehicles, each one with different characteristics. You can also use several weapons or talk with civilians to gather information. One of the best aspects of the game is the enemies' AI, very sophisticated and capable of complex behaviors.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 28 December 2017, 2:37 pm
Armalyte is one of the best shooters ever created for the Commodore 64. This horizontally scrolling sci-fi shoot 'em up was developed by Cyberdyne Systems and published by Thalamus in 1988.
The lead developer was Dan Phillips, while Robin Levy, a fantastic artist that would later work on Last Ninja 3, Myth: History in the Making, and Ruff 'n' Tumble, made the graphics and level design.
Armalyte is made of 8 long levels, at the end of which you will find a boss. The game is not easy, that's why it's best played in 2. Thank god, when you are alone, you will have a "drone" following you and helping you destroy the enemies.
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Author: Tasha - Published: 17 December 2017, 6:25 pm
Sid Meier’s Pirates! is the original award-winning pirate life simulation game developed and published by MicroProse in 1987 for the Commodore 64. It was also released for the Apple II, Amstrad CPC, and PC Booster. Over the years, it was ported to several other platforms, including the Amiga in 1990.
There have also been several remakes of the title, like Pirates! Gold (1993), as well as Sid Meier's Pirates!: Live the Life (2004).
Step into the shoes of a swashbuckling pirate in the original real-time, open-world pirate game. Set sail, trade, sack ships, find treasure, and mount daring rescue missions. But before all that can happen, you must pick your starting point. After receiving your Letter of Marque (a sort of privateer license, if you will), you must choose who you want to be in the service of. Don’t worry, it’s not permanent. You can switch sides whenever you want to or just pirate the open seas and plunder all you encounter.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 16 December 2017, 2:31 pm
Battle Squadron: The Destruction Of The Barrax Empire is the successor of one of the most popular vertical scrolling shooters for Amiga, Hybris. It was developed by Cope-com and published by Innerprise Software in 1989 for the Amiga, with a Genesis version released one year later.
Hybris was already excellent, but Battle Squadron is definitely one of the best vertical shooters for the Amiga and probably one of the best for any platform. The quality is comparable to a real arcade, with graphics that you won't believe are generated by a non-AGA chipset, amazing music, and superb gameplay.
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Author: Tasha - Published: 13 December 2017, 7:04 pm
Lost Patrol is an action strategy game developed by Shadow Development, set during the Vietnam War. It was published by Ocean Software in 1990 for the Amiga and Atari ST. It was released for DOS the following year.
You’re the leader of a platoon of soldiers traveling back to base by helicopter. An unexpected attack forces a crash landing, and it’s now up to you to lead your surviving squad members to safety through enemy territory. You’ll spend much of the game looking at a map to decide where to go and what to do. Under the map, you will see a box describing your choices. Graphic sequences occur when specific actions are decided, or places are reached. Make your choices wisely, as your troop’s morale must be maintained by managing their fatigue, health, etc. It’s your job to find food, water, weapons, and ammunition for your squad to keep them alive. The game features playable arcade sequences where you engage in combat with enemy troops, including hand-to-hand, grenade, and gun battles. Your squad will also have to navigate safely across minefields. Each team member has abilities that make them useful in certain situations, so pay attention to their skills.
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