Retro games, abandonware, freeware and classic games for PC and Mac
Author: GN Team - Published: 20 May 2018, 6:51 pm
International Karate + is a side-view karate fighting game created by System 3 initially for 8-bit platforms. The game, also known as IK+, or Chop N' Drop in the US, was released for Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and then ported to Amiga and Atari ST in 1988.
In this iconic beat 'em up, three "karatekas" compete on a beautiful Japanese beach. Up to 2 of them can be controlled by human players. The fighters have at their disposal several moves, including kicks, fists, headbutt and more. The designer and programmer, Archer Maclean, made brilliant use of the simple one-button joysticks: each of the eight directions of the joystick performs a different move or attack (e.g., up-right = fist). When the button is pressed, the action is different (e.g., up with button = forward kick with jump). Some movements also change depending on the direction in which the fighter is looking.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 18 May 2018, 6:09 pm
Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday is a sci-fi RPG developed and published by Strategic Simulations Inc in 1990 for Amiga, Commodore 64, and DOS. A slightly different version was released for the SEGA Genesis in 1991.
The game is based on the "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" RPG games setting created by TSR, Inc. featuring the comic books hero Buck Rogers.
Countdown to Doomsday is set in a future where Earth and Mars are bitter enemies and embroiled in a vicious war with one another. For the most part, Mars is winning and has a stranglehold on Earth with the use of their RAM forces of genetically engineered soldiers. But Earth isn’t correctly taking it lying down and have their little rebel group known as NEO who is trying to liberate Earth. Playing like a science fiction D&D, you are on Earth’s side and must create a party of 6. You can choose their race and class from several different options. Each one with its strengths and weaknesses, of course. After proving yourselves during your first few missions, the real meat of the game begins. At this point, you are free to explore space and battle enemy ships or follow leads to your next mission before finally discovering the actual Buck Rogers.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 16 May 2018, 4:08 pm
Betrayal at Krondor is an adventure RPG game developed and published by Dynamix in 1993 for DOS. It was later ported to Windows in 2010.
Betrayal at Krondor is inspired by and based on the Riftwar novels written by Raymond E. Feist, who had a hand in the story and script for the game as well.
Taking place in the Riftwar universe, you must betray your own people to stop the leader of the Moredhel army from invading Krondor. Don’t worry, you won’t be on your own. You will get some help from a few of allies who can join your party. There are several races featured in the game, but they are primarily NPCs. You will only have access to 2 races for your party: Moredhel and Human. You will also only have 2 classes to choose from: Fighter and Magician. Each class will, of course, have its own strengths and weaknesses and will help you flesh out a strategy. Every playable character also has their own attributes and skills that will make them useful in different situations.
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Author: Tasha - Published: 16 May 2018, 4:06 pm
Battle Chess 4000 is part of the Battle Chess series based on the classic board game Chess. It was developed and published by Interplay in 1992 for DOS only.
For those unfamiliar with the series, Battle Chess brings a unique spin on the old classic with the addition of combat animations when taking the opposing player’s pieces. These animations take place in-game rather than in a separate window. BC4000’s particular Chess theme is somewhat of a sci-fi setting that borrows from some of the creators’ favorite shows of the time. Each piece has its unique movements made possible by using clay models to create the animations.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 15 May 2018, 1:13 pm
Champions of Krynn is the first chapter of the role-playing games series created by Strategic Simulations Inc. It is based on the Dragonlance settings of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.
The game, designed by Dave Shelley, Michael Mancuso and Ken Humphries, was released in 1990 for the Commodore 64, Amiga, Apple II and DOS (EGA graphics only). It uses the so-called "Gold Box" game engine, previously used on Pool of Radiance and Heroes of the Lance. But compared to these older titles, Champions of Krynn presents many improvements, including a vast world to explore and an intricate plot and sub-plots. It got many positive reviews, especially on 8-bit platforms, where the game was a huge hit.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 14 May 2018, 7:12 pm
Panza Kick Boxing is a Thai kickboxing sim that uses the license of André Panza, a French Kickboxer, nine times world champion in several disciplines.
The game was developed by Futura and published by Loriciels in 1990 for Amiga, DOS, Atari ST and Amstrad CPC. The creation of the game took more than two years. The studio used the rotoscoping technique to sample the movements of the champion, to make the game more realistic. There are some RPG elements because you can select your fighter and train him, choosing the moves from a vast selection.
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