Deep II is a "falling down a pit" type game. The object is to maneuver around the obstances while collecting bonus items. There is a little strategy involved since you can use the money you collect to buy items occationally. Simple but colorful ASCII graphics and PC speaker "blips & bleeps" sound round out the game. Might be fun for those who enjoy text-mode games. (Note! Use DOSBox and/or MoSlo, available on the essential utilities page or this game will run too fast. Tip: At the DOSBox prompt type "cycles ###" (where ### is a number) to change the speed, smaller=slower. I use "cycles 120" to play the game on a reasonable speed on my PC.)
DentureMan is a strange clone/reworking of the classic Pacman dot-eating game. The playing field scrolls as you (disembodied teeth) proceed to eat all of the dots (toothpaste?) and avoid the ... uh, things. There are three different levels you can play in the shareware version, and while DentureMan offers decent (yet weird) graphics it doesn't really improve the basic Pacman formula.
Diggory is a somewhat unique and innovative yet infuriating arcade game where the object is to collect mushrooms and smash into a gate in order to pass on to the next level. You have to also eat the eggs that form or harmful bugs will appear that can kill you. The game concept is interesting, but the high difficulty level (even in the first level) and the ugly graphics (or terribly old-school, whichever way you prefer to look at it) make this game a tough one to like!
First I have to note that NO, this is not a clone or remake of the classic NES Zapper-based game with the annoying dog that laughs at you. Instead, it is a very simplistic ASCII-mode game, where a single "duck" flies across the screen and you must hit the spacebar to shoot it down. Other than its theme, it's not very much similar to the NES classic, but I'm always intrigued by ASCII mode games, and the presentation of the game is done fairly well. (You will need DOSBox and/or a VERY slow PC to play this at proper speed.)
Definitely a unique game. This one is a fighting game along the lines of Final Fight or Double Dragon. It has great VGA graphics (considering it was created in 1992!) and SB sound effects (although I couldn't get the SB sounds to work with my sound card). It doesn't have a lot of replayability, but it would definitely be fun for fighting game fans. (WARNING: This game contains lots of blood and violence. Don't download it if you are underage, or would be offended by such things.)
Fracas is a well done Bomberman clone that has been given a fantasy themed makeover. In this game you play a wizard who lays magical "bombs" to defeat your enemies. Up to four players can play at once (sharing the same computer) and the game features nice smooth scrolling graphics and great sounds. (Note that this game was originally shareware but was recently released as freeware by its authors!)
Grand Theft Auto was certainly a unique and controversial game when it was released. In the game you play the role of a mob henchmen who must do various tasks like stealing cars, making deliveries or putting out a "hit" on someone. This version of the game (the original DOS demo version) features great sound and graphics (for the time it was released) and contains a good deal of gameplay from the full game. Needless to say this game is not intended for children and should not be downloaded by anyone under the age of 18 without permission from their parents! (Note: This is a playable DEMO, not the full game. This is the 8-bit color version for maximum compatibility.)
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This game is great! In it, your task is to drive your snake around and try to force the other snakes to crash into you (or the walls). Yes, it sounds like the classic "Nibbles" type game, but this game offers much more ... like great VGA graphics and sounds, many different gameplay modes, power-up items, multiplayer play, and lots more! A must download! (Note: It works best in DOS, so if you're having trouble running it in WIN95, reboot into MS-DOS Mode.)
Quite a nice looking Nibbles-like game. Here you are a serpent, and must collect flowers while avoiding the skulls, and also avoiding running into your tail. This game looks very nice, and includes some SB effects as well. The only small problem is with the camera: It can be very hard to see what's coming up because of the way it moves, making playing much tougher.
A unique and interesting ASCII text-mode game where the object is to destroy all of the missle-launchers on each island. The missle launchers fire seemingly smart missles at you that you must dodge or destroy. The game features a smoothly scrolling playing field, its gameplay is fairly fast-paced and the game is quite enjoyable to play.
JellyFish is a simplistic arcade game that seems like it could have been released for the Atari 2600 back in day. The gameplay involves dodging seaweed while collecting bubbles and coins for points. That's it. Very simple (and the ASCII graphics are very plain) but it could be fun for young kids or as a brief diversion.
Jetman is a remake of a classic Spectrum game called "Jetpac". (Jetpac was recently remade again as an Xbox Live game.) The object of the game is to guide your jetman (?) to collect ship pieces and fuel to build a rocket, while avoiding or shooting various enemies. The gameplay is pretty simple but the controls work well and it certainly can be a fun diversion for brief periods of time.
Similar to the classic arcade Defender, in this game you use your 'Jumpjet' to fly various simple missions while avoiding other planes. It's a small, easy to play, fun game; although there isn't much variety between the levels, so it can get boring after awhile.
Want a sick, twisted multi-player game where the object is to crush widdle bunnies? Well, this game's for you, then. In this two to four player game, you control a rabbit, and you jump around the various levels trying to jump on your opponent(s) heads and squish them. It plays alright, and has really smooth graphics. You can turn off the gore if you run the game using the -nogore commandline option if you have younger children that want to play. (ie. "JUMPBUMP -NOGORE")
In this game, you play a worm that's loaded up with some heafty ammunition! Your job: kill your opponent worm (CPU or 2nd player) as quickly as possible. This game features excellent control, great graphics, and SB sound effects. It's very polished, and plays well. Definitely one to try! (Click here to get Liero working in Windows XP!)
A weird shooting game (a take-off of the old "Robotron" games) where you control and llama and you run around firing (spitting?) at things ... like robots, and Coca-Cola cans. It's strange, but could be fun to play in short bursts. Features VGA graphics, but no sound effects. It's just ... strange!
Two-player combat action! However, it isn't combat in the usual 3D shooter sense. Here, your task is to push your opponent off the game platforms into the water below, or otherwise kill them by using various bombs and other weapons. The graphics of the game aren't very good (neither is the sound) but it can be enjoyable when you've got someone to battle against. (The full version of this game has now been released as freeware, and is downloadable below.)
Looking for a really crazy shooting/action game that doesn't make a lot of sense, but involves a lot of acton? Matter Blaster might be the game for you. It's a 2-player, 3-player, or 4-player contest (or you can play alone against the computer) where the object is to just blow up your opponent(s). The game's graphics and sounds aren't very good but the action is indeed frantic. I can't see playing this one for a long period of time but it may be fun in short bursts.
This was, at the time, one of the few modem-to-modem multiplayer games available. It's basically a simple maze game using Battletech-style robots. Megatron VGA is multi-player capable using phone modems (good luck with that) or you can also play against a computer opponent. The graphics were pretty good at the time, and there is sound, but the gameplay itself is very limited. The 3D-like maze moves a block at a time, not smoothly, and there is not much strategy involved to win.
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