Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: Gustavo - Published: 3 May 2020, 6:52 pm
NHL Hockey '94 is an ice hockey game developed and published by EA Sports in 1993 for the Genesis, DOS, Super NES, and Sega CD.
EA Sports, a spin-off from Electronic Arts that requires no introduction, is responsible for some of the most important sports game sagas, such as FIFA Soccer 95, NBA Live 97 and Madden NFL. On the other hand, NHL '94 is the third installment of the NHL series and the first available for DOS and Sega CD. Also, this hockey game franchise that launches an installment per year today is still in force.
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Author: Gustavo - Published: 2 May 2020, 7:16 pm
California Games is a sports game developed by Epyx and Westwood and published by Epyx in North America and by U.S. Gold in Europe.
The game was released in 1987 for Apple II and Commodore 64, but then it was ported to several consoles and home computers.
The Californian company Epyx, previously known as Automated Simulations, operated until 1993. California Games is the fifth title in the famous Epyx "Games" series that started with Summer Games in 1984.
As its name indicates, California Games is composed of several sports. Among the ones that make up the entry is a skate game, where a character must do tricks on a ramp and earn points within a time limit. Then, the objective in the footbag is not to drop the ball, bounce it with any part of the body (except the hands and arms), and do tricks to win more points. The third sport is surfing. Here, the player must stay on the wave while, as in the other sports, you can get more points according to your performance on it.
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Author: Gustavo - Published: 30 April 2020, 5:44 pm
Tomb Raider is an action-adventure game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive in 1996 for PC, Sega Saturn, and PlayStation.
Eidos Interactive, formerly known as Square Enix Europe, was responsible for famous sagas that left their mark on the world of video games. Although the company can be remembered by huge franchises like Soul Reaver or Hitman, it is clear that its most significant legacy is the legendary Tomb Raider. The title not only served to entertain players with a great action-adventure but also to establish an empowering female role model at the time. With 19 entries scattered across several consoles, it all started in 1996, with the first Tomb Raider.
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Author: Gustavo - Published: 29 April 2020, 11:39 am
Jill of the Jungle is an adventure platform game developed and published by Epic MegaGames in 1992 for MS-DOS.
The title is the first part of a trilogy; the following year, the three titles were relaunched as one in Jill of the Jungle: The Complete Trilogy.
Epic MegaGames, the company responsible for developing games such as Overkill and Jazz Jackrabbit, changed its name to Epic Games in 1999. Then, it developed titles that made history, such as Unreal and Gears of War. Before taking this direction, the company broke with the conception that was held with regards to female characters at the time, pushing them to a primary role.
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Author: Maddie - Published: 28 April 2020, 2:19 am
Turbo Outrun is the sequel to the original OutRun and was developed by SEGA and published by U.S. Gold in 1989 for the Amiga, Commodore 64, and many other platforms. Turbo Outrun is a racing game like the first one and features similar play mechanics.
Turbo Outrun is meant to play fast and furious. Just like the first one, you get to be behind the wheel of a Ferrari (a Ferrari F40, to be exact) and try to beat the clock. You must complete each track within a specific time limit. Failure to do so will cost a continuation, and you only get five. The most significant changes from the first game are that the race locations are set on a linear path, you now have an opponent, and you can get a ‘turbo’ speed booster. Cops will also be hot on your tail; you must either outrun them or run them off the road.
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Author: Maddie - Published: 28 April 2020, 2:18 am
Budokan: The Martial Spirit is a martial arts fighting game developed and published by Electronic Arts in 1989 for the Amiga and DOS. Since its release, it has been ported to many other platforms.
Starting out, you are merely an apprentice and must gain skills before entering the Budokan. Your character trains in four dojos that offer different martial arts: Bo, Karate, Kendo, and Nunchaku. Once ready, you may enter the Budokan and compete in matches to claim the title. Unlike most fighting games where you throw as many moves as possible (button mash, if you will), there needs to be a strategy for your actions as they will drain your ki. Blocking your opponent’s blows will restore some ki, so balance is critical. It would be best if you also kept an eye on your stamina bar, as this determines the strength and speed of your movements.
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