Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: Adam - Published: 13 May 2024, 4:50 pm
Shantae is a platformer for the Game Boy Color developed by WayForward and published in 2002 by Capcom. It was later re-released by WayForward itself.
The game unfolds in the enchanting realm of Sequin Land, where players embark on the daring escapades of the titular young genie. Tasked with safeguarding her village, Shantae faces her first challenge when marauding pirates threaten its peace. Initially armed with just her hair-whipping prowess, Shantae gradually unlocks transformative dances, morphing into various animals with unique abilities and arming herself with diverse weaponry.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 10 May 2024, 8:08 pm
Larrie and the Robbery of the Ardies is an arcade game created by Capital Software for the Amiga. It was published in 1988 by Kingsoft.
The game, also known as Larrie & The Ardies, designed and programmed by Steve Vanderhorst, is a variant of the coin-op Mappy. For those unfamiliar, Mappy is an old Namco arcade game (Namco is the company that created Pac-Man). Mappy, released in 1983, is a horizontal scrolling platformer, a characteristic uncommon at the time. The protagonist was a police mouse who had to recover stolen artwork and other objects, all while avoiding cats and using trampolines to jump and climb on various platforms. During the jump on the trampoline, the mouse could not be caught by the cats even if touched, unlike when he is on the platforms—simple but fun mechanics.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 23 April 2024, 9:26 pm
Emmanuelle: A Game of Eroticism is a graphic adventure created by Tomahawk and published by Coktel Vision in 1989 for Amiga, MS-DOS, and Atari ST.
The game, categorized as an adult title, is based on the book written in 1959 and published in 1967, which described the "amorous" adventures of the uninhibited protagonist Emmanuelle, the bored wife of a French diplomat. The autobiographical book (originally titled The Joys of a Woman) was very successful. In 1974, a film starring actress Sylvia Kristel was produced based on the book. The film marked the beginning of a very popular series of highly successful erotic films, one of the greatest successes of French cinema.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 11 April 2024, 5:27 pm
Kick Off 3 is the third installment of the football game created by Anco Software. It was released in 1994 for MS-DOS and Amiga, including AGA models.
As we know, the author of this third installment was not Dino Dini, the creator of the first two games, but Steve Screech, as indicated by the game's cover: Kick Off 3 by Steve Screech. Steve had started with Face Off and collaborated in creating the first two Kick Off games, but now all the responsibility was on his shoulders. Wanting (or having) to make changes in this new edition of the game, he decided on a significant change: the transition from the traditional top-down view, typical of the series, to an isometric mode. Needless to say, fans of the original Kick-Off did not appreciate this change. The fact that it was released in AGA version for the Amiga, and therefore - theoretically - with 256-color graphics, did not help improve the reviews.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 5 April 2024, 11:43 pm
The Goonies is the video game adaptation of the famous 1985 film written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner. Developed by Datasoft for 8-bit platforms, the game was released in the same year as the film, initially for Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and Apple II. The Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions arrived in 1986.
The game consists of eight screens, each representing a different scene from the film. Players control two of the protagonist kids from the movie who must work together to solve puzzles and clear the level. The game supports cooperative two-player mode, which is the best way to enjoy it. In addition to solving puzzles, players must try not to be hit by various enemies such as bats and flying demons, and of course, avoid the Fratelli family members (for those who don't recall, the kids' enemies are Italian criminals known as the "Fratelli" family). It's a platform game that requires some strategy and good reflexes. The difficulty level is not low; players need to become very skilled to complete the game. Only when both protagonists reach the exit point is the level achieved.
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Author: Adam - Published: 4 April 2024, 1:35 pm
Midwinter II: Flames Of Freedom is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Midwinter by Mike Singleton. Developed by Maelstrom Games and published by Rainbird in 1991, this game continues the saga set in the Midwinter Archipelago, offering players an immersive blend of strategy, role-playing, and action-adventure set in a harsh, snow-covered world.
Midwinter II: Flames Of Freedom plunges players into a dystopian future where the world is locked in an eternal winter following a catastrophic environmental disaster. As the leader of the rebellion against the tyrannical General Masters and his regime, the player must rally allies, build alliances, and liberate the oppressed inhabitants of the Midwinter Archipelago.
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