Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: Adam - Published: 16 June 2023, 11:51 am
Zool 2 is a platform game developed by Gremlin Graphics and released for Amiga and Amiga CD32 in 1993. Serving as a sequel to the original Zool, this game continues the adventures of the titular ninja-like alien as he battles against enemies across various colorful and whimsical worlds.
In Zool 2, you control Zool or his female counterpart, Zooz, as they jump, run, and fight through a series of side-scrolling levels. The game features fast-paced gameplay with tight controls, allowing precise movements and quick reflexes. Zool is equipped with various attacks and power-ups, including the ability to shoot projectiles and perform spinning attacks, adding depth to the combat mechanics.
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Author: Adam - Published: 2 June 2023, 2:02 pm
Earthworm Jim 2 for the Mega Drive is an action-platformer developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Playmates Interactive in 1995.
Serving as a sequel to the highly acclaimed Earthworm Jim, this game continues the humorous and wacky adventures of the titular hero, Earthworm Jim. In Earthworm Jim 2, you once again control the heroic worm Jim as he battles against various bizarre and eccentric enemies across different levels. The game features a combination of run-and-gun shooting segments and platforming challenges. Jim's unique abilities, such as his head-whip attack and his ability to use his worm body as a makeshift helicopter, add a layer of fun and creativity to the gameplay mechanics. What is good about this sequel is that it's not just an addition of levels to an already-established formula. The guys at Shiny really tried to innovate by changing the mechanics, which was appreciated by some, but also criticized by others.
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Author: Adam - Published: 29 May 2023, 9:47 pm
NHL 96 is a hockey simulation developed by High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts in 1995 for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. It was also released for PC and SNES. It can be considered the fourth chapter of the EA Sports hockey sims, which started in 1991 with NHL Hockey for the Mega Drive/Genesis, then continued with NHL '94 and NHL '95.
In this case, there are differences between platforms. The Genesis version of the NHL 96 offers a unique gameplay experience with a classic 2D top-down view, unlike the DOS version that moved to 3D.
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Author: Adam - Published: 28 May 2023, 12:39 pm
Body Blows Galactic is a fighting game developed by Team17 and released in November 1993 for Amiga ECS and AGA machines and MS-DOS.
More than a sequel to the original Body Blows game, Galactic should be considered an improved version of the original, considering the main change is the new graphics, especially on the AGA 256 color version.
In Body Blows Galactic, you choose from diverse fighters and engage in intense battles across various galactic arenas. Each character has unique moves, combos, and special abilities, as you might expect from a fighting game. The controls are responsive, allowing for the precise execution of attacks and maneuvers. But remember that this is a game designed for a one-button controller, so combos are activated with combinations of joystick directions and a single button.
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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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