Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: GN Team - Published: 14 February 2024, 11:59 pm
Flight of the Intruder is a flight and combat simulator developed by Rowan Software for PC and published by Spectrum Holobyte in 1990. The following year, Amiga and Atari ST versions were also released.
The game is based on or inspired by the novel Flight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts, which takes readers into the world of the Vietnam War. The same novel served as the basis for the film directed by John Milius, starring Danny Glover and Willem Dafoe, but let's not digress here.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 12 February 2024, 5:50 pm
Bomberman '93 is an edition of the famous Bomberman game released by Hudson in 1993 for the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 console.
The Hudson Soft series began with Bomberman in 1985, a game released for NES and MSX. This was followed by Dyna Blaster in 1990, initially for TurboGrafx-16 and later ported to Amiga, DOS, Atari ST, and other platforms. Bomberman '93 is the second game in the series to be released for the Hudson Soft / NEC console, but in this case, it was an exclusive.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 20 January 2024, 1:17 pm
The Revenge of Shinobi is the second game in the Shinobi series created by SEGA. Revenge was released in 1989, specifically for the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis, with the PAL (Europe) version coming out in 1990. While the original Shinobi from 1987 was initially an arcade game and later converted for various platforms, from the Master System to the Amiga, this sequel was developed exclusively for the Genesis. Only later was it decided to create an arcade version. The coin-op version's graphics are identical to the original home console version, excluding the lower screen portion used for storytelling. There were no releases for computers or other platforms, as SEGA aimed to promote the MegaDrive with this game.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 7 January 2024, 8:54 pm
Bubba 'N' Stix is a platformer-puzzle game created by Core Design simultaneously for the SEGA Genesis and Amiga, including the CD32 version. The game, conceived by Simon Phipps, was released in 1994.
The first thing that catches the eye is the graphics, which resemble a cartoon. CORE Design has accustomed us to games with excellent graphics, such as Heimdall, Chuck Rock, or Darkmere: The Nightmare's Begun. However, we are on a higher level with Bubba, featuring hand-drawn animations inspired by Disney and Don Bluth animated films, coupled with a sense of humor. Most importantly, the quality of the game design stands out, presenting a platform game that requires exploration and, above all, puzzle-solving. The puzzles are intelligently and precisely designed.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 30 December 2023, 10:18 pm
Revenge of the Mutant Camels is a side-scrolling shooter written by Jeff Minter for the Commodore 64 and released in 1984 by Llamasoft. The game was a kind of sequel to another shooter called Attack of the Mutant Camels (also known as Advance of the Mega Camels). Despite being a classic on the Commodore 64, Revenge of the Mutant Camels was ported eight years later (1992) to the Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS, with slightly improved versions and enhanced graphics.
The legendary English programmer Jeff Minter, founder of Llamasoft, began programming on early 8-bit computers, from the Commodore PET to the ZX-81 to the Vic-20. However, success came with Llamasoft and the first games for the Commodore 64. The Mutant Camels series is undoubtedly one of the most famous. Revenge (like Attack) is a game where a camel (apparently mutant) walks horizontally across the screen, shooting at surreal enemies, including phone booths, Polo mints (icons of the 80s), explosive sheep, and much more. The shooting camel somewhat resembles the AT-AT walker from Star Wars, and indeed, this shooter recalls the game Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Atari 2600 from 1982, where we could control the famous "walker" from the Star Wars saga. Of course, the theme here is completely different and, if anything, more fun, as it immerses players in an almost psychedelic atmosphere.
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Author: Adam - Published: 24 December 2023, 1:22 pm
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King is a platform game created by Tose for the Game Boy Advance and released in 2005.
The story told in the game precedes the events of Tim Burton's famous holiday horror film. Players will discover Jack Skellington's first encounter with Oogie Boogie and how the protagonist earned the title of "The Pumpkin King." Familiar characters include Jack's love interest, Sally, the zombie doll created by Dr. Finklestein.
The gameplay can be described as classic Metroidvania, featuring a non-linear exploration of various levels to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Moreover, the game's horror theme emphasizes similarities with the classic Castlevania, although, in this case, it is suitable for children who enjoy the "Tim Burton" genre. Perhaps what is lacking is a bit of innovation; Tose's choices were not very daring, and it would have been interesting to introduce some new elements.
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