Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: GN Team - Published: 14 April 2023, 2:27 pm
Tetris Pro is a Tetris variant created by Logic System for Amiga and released for free in the public domain in 1993.
Apparently, it's a simple Tetris "clone", but in reality, Tetris Pro introduces some variations to the original gameplay. The background images represent the most visible element of additions to the gameplay. Each time you complete the lines, part of the background is uncovered, so you have an additional goal, not just to survive as much as possible. Purist Tetris lovers might not like it, but it's an exciting addition. Images include female figures (sexy, but not so much), cartoon characters, still-life pictures, and other funny things. A bit of everything, in fact. The music is excellent, relaxing, and engaging at the same time.
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Author: Adam - Published: 14 April 2023, 12:59 am
Wolf: The Simulation is an educational game that simulates the life of a wolf. The game offers two modes: a free-form simulation mode and scenario-based gameplay, where you must complete specific objectives within a given timeframe.
Developed by Manley & Associates and published by Sanctuary Woods in 1994 for DOS, the game allows you to learn about wolf behavior and ecology while having fun.
In the game, you take control of a wolf and must navigate through various challenges and situations to survive. The game simulates various aspects of a wolf's life, including hunting, mating, and challenging other pack members. You must also manage the wolf's stamina and hunger levels, as well as avoid dangers such as humans with rifles and hunters in helicopters or planes.
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Author: Adam - Published: 13 April 2023, 10:59 pm
Baby Jo in: Going Home is a side-scrolling platformer game developed and published by Loriciel for Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, and MS-DOS in 1991.
The game's plot follows the journey of a baby named Jo, who gets lost and has to find his way back home while facing different challenges and obstacles. The gameplay of Baby Jo is straightforward. The player controls Jo, who has to navigate various levels filled with hazards, enemies, and collectibles. Jo's goal is to reach the end of each level, and the player has to guide him to avoid obstacles such as pits, spikes, and enemy creatures. Jo has a limited supply of baby rattles that he can use to defeat enemies by throwing them. However, the rattles are scarce, and the player must use them wisely.
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Author: Gustavo - Published: 13 April 2023, 10:10 am
Turrican 3 is a sci-fi platformer/shooter that was initially developed by Factor 5 for the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis under the name Mega Turrican. It was later ported to Amiga in 1993 as a sequel to Turrican and Turrican II.
It is always a pleasure to return to a classic of the time. It is a game that not only marked gamer generations but that today is still played by a huge amount of speedrunners—a difficult game, fun, and with enormous technical quality. I'm talking about Turrican 3. Yes, that's the game I was referring to.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 11 April 2023, 1:20 am
The Jetsons: George Jetson and the Legend of Robotopia is an adventure game developed by The Dreamers Guild. It was published by MicroIllusions in 1989 for the Amiga.
As you can imagine, the game is officially based on the famous Hanna-Barbera animated series The Jetsons.
The base mechanics are the ones of graphic adventures, but the text plays an important role, with many descriptions and dialogs, almost as if it was an interactive fiction. Said that the visuals and animations are probably one of the best aspects of this title; they are really high quality and perfectly in line with the animated series. When you watch George moving on the screen is like watching the TV; probably the developers used original frames from the cartoon. The music is also quite good and interesting, never annoying.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 8 April 2023, 10:39 pm
Summer Carnival '92: Recca is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em-up for the NES, created by KID Corp and released in 1992.
Have you ever wondered what the best sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter for the Nintendo Entertainment System (Famicom, in Japan) is? Summer Carnival '92: Recca is a good candidate!
Created by KID Corp and released by Naxat Soft in 1992 exclusively for the NES, Recca is sci-fi shooting at its best. Frenetic action, hundreds of enemies moving on the screen at an impressive speed, shooting everything at your ship, tons of different weapons and power-ups, end-of-level bosses, and everything else you can ask. This little gem designed by Shinobu Yagawa, despite its 8-bit origin, can compete easily with coin-ups or 16-bit games. Ok, you won't find the soundtrack of Xenon 2: Megablast, but the music of Recca is frenetic and energizing enough to keep you motivated.
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