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name	publisher(developer)	year	display	description
Arcy 2	MVP Software (CAPS Softwaredesign)	1994	raster
Elements	Villa Crespo Software (Avery Pack)	1994	raster
The Adventures of Robbo	Epic Megagames (Xland Games)	1994	raster
Hocus Pocus	Apogee (Moonlite Software)	1994	raster	Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. This mission will take Hocus to 16 unique realms, each filled with unique dangers and enemies. Few have survived Terexin's final test--for many it's a one-way trip. Along the way Hocus will encounter dragons, imps, ghosts and 30 more unique creatures, demons and enemies. Survive, and Hocus becomes a full-fledged, card carrying Wizard. The other option is not so favorable. Awesome and beautiful 256-color VGA graphics. After every two levels of play the level graphics, background and enemies completely change, giving this game unparalleled variety. Hocus Pocus is a action platform game, with exciting puzzles built into each level's structure. Hocus is armed with a standard magic spell (he's not yet a full Wizard, after all), but he can find several potions that give him a temporary boost of magical energy. There are potions that give Hocus the ability to shoot rapidly, jump higher, teleport and fire a devastating energy blast, among others. COOL FEATURES * Smooth 360 degree scrolling, with a parallax background. * Over SIX MEGS of 256-color VGA animated graphics. * Four episodes with 36 huge levels! * Over 30 different monsters, plus four huge bosses! * Save/restore options, selectable skill levels, four cheat passwords! Hocus Pocus is an addictive, action-packed, entertaining game that's comparable, or better than, anything found on the home cartridge systems. [3D Realms]
Ultima VIII: Pagan	Origin	1994	raster	Requires CPU 386, but a 486 is recommended.* [22]85% if run on a DX33 93% if run on a DX2 66 [37]Comes on 8 3½ floppy disks or one CD.*I didn't like Pagan as much as the previous titles, mainly because you have no companions travelling with you. Still a great game nonetheless. Check this site to get this to run on Windows: [[link:http://pentagram.sourceforge.net/]] [cjlee001]
The Elder Scrolls: Arena	Bethesda Softworks	1994	raster, textured polygons, mixed	[b]Minimum:[/b] * DOS 5.0 * 25 MHz 386 CPU * 4 MB RAM * 25 MB HD space * VGA display * mouse***The game was formerly commercial, but was released as freeware at some point.
Crusader: No Remorse	Electronic Arts (Origin Systems)	1995	raster	Latest version: 1.21 (as of 1999-?)***[b]ultima8-engine[/b] - an enhanced version of the U8 engine.
The Goonies	Friends Software	1995	raster	Unofficial conversion of Konami's MSX game.
The Ultimate Doom	GT Interactive (id Software)	1995	raster, textured polygons, mixed	[media=youtube]K0nlO87evhY[/media]*The complete megahit game that set the world afire. Plus All-New Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed. The demons came and the marines died. Except one. Your are the last defense against these hell-spawned hordes. Prepare for the most intense mutant-laden, blood-splattered action ever! The texture-mapped virtual world is so real, you don't just play DOOM - you live it. The Ultimate DOOM takes you beyond anything you've ever experienced. First, you get all three original episodes - that's 27 levels of awesome, explosive excitement. Then it really blows you away with an all-new episode: Thy Flesh Consumed. Now you're dead meat. Just when you think you're getting pretty good at DOOM, you get hit with Perfect Hatred, Sever the Wicked and seven other expert levels never seen before! They're so incredibly tough, the first 27 levels will seem like a walk in the park! [?]Comes on 5 3½ disks.*[b]Minimum:[/b] MS-DOS 5.0 * 33 MHz 386 CPU * VGA GPU * 4 MB RAM * 20 MB free HD space * Sound Blaster or AdLib SPU [b]Recommended:[/b] * 8 MB RAM***The Ultimate Doom takes you far beyond the realms of your experience. All three original episodes of the greatest, splattertastic, adrenaline pumping game ever made are here - that's 27 levels of doomongerous gameplay to challenge even the most hardened gamer. But that's just for starters... Then, but only if you're tough enough, you can pick up the gauntlet of an all-new episode... Thy Flesh Consumed. Those fiendish geniuses from id have delved deep into their twisted psyches to present you with the ultimate Doom experience yet - nine new levels of the most torturous, twisting and toughest action imaginable. Will you prove big enough to meet the challenge? [Box blurb]***Retail version of shareware [i][game=#19653]Doom[/game][/i] that included fourth episode: "Thy Flesh Consumed" which was not present in the registered version of the shareware release. The fourth episode is not considered canon either, as the story involved with it is intentionally ridiculous (avenging the murder of your white pet rabbit).
Wrath of Earth	Softkey (Addix Software)	1995	raster, textured polygons, mixed
Star Wars: Dark Forces	LucasArts	1995	raster, textured polygons, mixed	Un juego estilo DOOM (pero con salto) donde comienzas la aventura de Kyle Katarn contra el Imperio. Tiene una buena dosis de libertad gracias a unos mapas bastante grandes y unos cuantos secretos. Peca de un sistema de disparo ineficaz para las diferencias de altura y de unos enemigos que no aciertan una, y la ausencia de un sistema de guardado. 7 de 10*The first mission ties with the movies in that Kyle serves as the guy who fetches the Death Star plans so Luke (unmentioned in the game) can destroy it. The actual game starts from the events following it, however, as the Dark Trooper project gets into operational state. Rest of the game story is built around this project, uncovering information about it and sabotaging it. Unlike most games of old and even modern, many of the missions in Dark Forces involve the player locating something and then [i]returning[/i] to the start point where the vessel that brought Kyle in is ready to extract him again (or shortly arrives there!). There's also turrets going berserk, armor not providing perfect protection, shared ammo between two weapons (the other consumes more ammo), grenades having a charged throw (throws farther the longer you hold the fire key), actual 3D models (spacecraft and turrets), overpasses (near true 3D levels), sectioned maps within single level, a glow lamp with depleting batteries (instead of single use light "powerup"), and probably some other features that weren't seen in games around the time Dark Forces came out.2009-09-16 on Steam, by LucasArts (lang: eng, fre, ger, ita, spa) - bundled with DOSBox and default control configuration somewhat similar to modern FPS games (original controls were very different).**[b]war[/b] - since the protagonist is a mercenary who is mostly hired for "covert" ops, this bit is not so evident, but these are part of the Rebel Alliance's war effort against the Empire. [b]depth fog[/b] - only used in some levels, especially some of the outside levels to simulate thick atmosphere (or dust?). [b]autosave points[/b] - on mission completion, no other saves are made. Player can freely replay any level they've finished. [b]voice overs[/b] - besides videos and taunts from the empire's minions, there's actually some voice overs besides them, such as Kyle reporting having found something pertinent to the mission and Jan giving farther instructions (albeit all of these are rather short compared to the voice overs in videos). --- averted absolutearmor - melee and some other attacks bypass the shields
Anvil of Dawn	New World Computing (DreamForge Intertainment)	1995	raster	[b]Minimum[/b] * DOS 5.0 or greater * 486/33 CPU * 4 MB RAM * 5 MB free HD space * 2X CD-ROM drive * Mouse [b]Recommended:[/b] * 486/66 CPU * 30 MB free HD space*The game's unusual in the manner that although you select one of the five heroes to play as in the beginning, you get to meet the other four in your travels. The choice of hero mostly affects the voice-overs (and dialog with it) and appearance, attributes are freely customizable if you so desire.*The game was apparently re-released in 2007/01 with Windows XP support. Unable to verify this currently, though.
Powerslave Official Beta Version	Playmates (Lobotomy Software)	1995	raster, textured polygons, mixed	This is effectively a 'shareware' demo of the final game. But this version supports a much wider array of hardware and options. I suspect there were some angry customers of the full version. For instance, this version works on Tandy 1000 where the final version did not.
Stonekeep	Interplay (Interplay Productions)	1995	raster	Latest version: 1.2 (as of ?)*[b]sorcery[/b] - requires a magic staff onto which you inscribe combinations of magic runes that produce various effects, modified by meta runes and so forth (in the tag's grey area) --- averted ambidextrous - has no significant gameplay effect. simply determines which mouse button activates it and which hand on the screen uses it. ergo, this is primarily a graphical gimmick. no way to swap handedness without dragging and dropping the tools between hands.The scan of the box art is flawed only because my scanner can't really scan the hologram on it (I'm not sure any scanner can). You can see this rainbowy thing behind and around the front skeleton and another skeleton in the rainbow, but in reality it should be silvery/chrome-white and the second skeleton barely visible.Immerse yourself in an epic experience more powerful and realistic than anything you've imagined. Using innovative new technology, Stonekeep draws you into its dark reaches so completely you'll forget it's just a game. Your feet will walk the ancient corridors. Your hands will wield weapons of metal and magic. You'll battle disembodied foes, rescue your allies from evil, liberate a massive dragon from bondage and discover an experience more realistic than anything you've ever imagined. Step into the mystery of Stonekeep and begin a quest through dark corridors, treacherous sewers and subterranean realms of faeries, magic and the living dead. You'll discover a world where darkness reigns and where you become part of a detailed story line that unfolds to your commands. Defeat evil, reclaim your immortal soul and experience the adventure that is Stonekeep. Concentrate on the experience, not the computer** * An epic production, Stonekeep is the result of nearly 30 man-years for a dedicated team of producers, designers, programmers, artists and other professionals. * Hollywood special effects, state-of-the art sound effects and music, expert scriptwriting and stunning live action cinematic sequences... Stonekeep is an experience like nothing you have ever seen. * 3-D rendered dungeons and creatures combine with live actors and amazing special effects to produce a game play environment of unparalled realism. * Full-Screen graphics let you truly feel the full intensity of your quest. Without distracting menus and icons, you can conctentrate on the experience, not the keyboard. * An intelligent Diary accompanies you in your travels, automatically mapping where you've been, the characters you've encountered and important clues you may have heard. * Includes the first chapter in the Stonekeep saga - Thera Awakening, a limited edition hardbound novella from Steve Jackson and David Pulver. [Box blurb]***The game came bundled with a small novella, Thera Awakening, coauthored by Steve Jackson and David Pulver.
Quake	Activision (id Software)	1996	textured polygons	[b]Minimum:[/b] * MS-DOS 5.0 * Pentium CPU (w/ math co-processor) * 8 MB RAM * 80 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 16 MB RAM*[b]Episodes:[/b] 1) [i]Dimension of the Doomed[/i] : "The mystical past comes alive" 2) [i]The Realm of Black Magic[/i] : "Ancient castles and strange beasts ahead" 3) [i]The Netherworld[/i] : "Primal fear in a strange dimension" 4) [i]The Elder World[/i] : "Your worst nightmare come true"Re-released as GLQuake which used OpenGL for rendering rather than software, Windows port of the game was based on GLQuake rather than the original software version.This game was developed on a several platforms running NeXTSTEP. [Zerothis]Partially influenced by H.P.Lovecraft's works.**Excellent game for the time. When I first saw the purple moving clouds in the skies of the game on the free demo I remember I rushed to the store to buy it!! I can remember I played night after night just to finish the game and had sleepy eyes on the office the day after. In the end of the game there was some kind of a monster on a small island which you could jump on to finish it off.. No doubt about it: In its genre, one of the best games ever. [Roland]
PowerSlave	Playmates (Lobotomy Software)	1996	raster, textured polygons, mixed	This version is [i]significantly[/i] different form the original console version.
The Elder Scrolls Legends: Battlespire	Bethesda Softworks	1997	raster, textured polygons, mixed	From the epic role-playing world of Daggerfall and Arena, springs forth a sinister tale of mortal conflict and triumph. The celestial citadel known as Battlespire has been ravaged by a black-hearted Daedra Lord. If this evil Lord and his minions can so easily brush aside an entire defending garrison of the Empire's Battlemages, how can you, a solitary hero, stand against them? * Create your character using the acclaimed Daggerfall character design system, unrivaled power to custom-build the exact type of hero you want. * Chat with, conspire and then betray your enemies. Mete out justice with sword and fyre. Battle fiends so cunning they smell your blood, hear your footsteps, and track you like prey. * Explore exquisitely detailed 3D interiors and exteriors. From ominous dungeons to towering castles, all rendered in splendid hi-res and hi-color. * Wage war in multi-player mode! Team vs. computer, team vs. team or the ultimate Deathmatch via IPX or Internet. [Box blurb]
Blood	GT Interactive (Monolith Productions)	1997	raster, textured polygons, voxel, mixed	[b]Episodes:[/b] * The Way of All Flesh * Even Death May Die * Farewell to Arms * Dead Reckoning [b]Difficulty levels:[/b] * Still Kicking * Pink on the Inside * Lightly Broiled (default) * Well Done * Extra Crispy [b]Weapons:[/b] * Pitchfork * Flare gun * Shotgun * Tommy gun * Aerosol can * TNT bundle * Proximity/remote detonator * Napalm launcher (functions like rocket launcher) * Tesla cannon * Voodoo doll*Has optional support for VESA 2.0 (SVGA 640x480 and 800x600 display resolution with 256 colors)Experience more terror, mayhem, and violence in the full registered version of Blood. Buy Blood While fighting your way through intricately devious traps and monsters, you will find armaments that you could only dream of to help assist in destroying the Cabal forever. Use the Tesla Cannon to scorch evil cultists hell-bent on destroying you. Quietly lay proximity bombs when faced with dangerous and uncharted ground, then laugh as you hear the sounds of zombies and cultists vaporizing when the bombs detonate. New game features & additions include: 34 levels spanning through 4 episodes plus 8 additional Bloodbath-only levels designed for fast-paced action. * 12 weapons, including the Tesla Cannon, Voodoo Doll, Life Leech, Spray Can Flame-Thrower, and Remote and Proximity Detonators. * 17 enemies * New enemies, bosses, sounds, and art. * Mapedit, our enhanced Build level editing tool, which will allow you to create your own levels or modify ours. * Beautifully rendered cutscenes to enhance the mood and story of the game. * Stunning redbook-audio cd soundtrack. * Additional bonus: we've gone back through and put all the weapons into the first episode for improved BloodBath! [Monolith]**[b]Minimum:[/b] DOS 6.2 * 75 MHz Pentium CPU * 16 MB RAM * 80 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive * Sound Blaster [b]Peripherals:[/b] * Keyboard * Mouse * Gamepad * Joystick*Contains several [i]references[/i] to H.P. Lovecraft's works, Macbeth, Shine, and likely several other works as well.*[b]magic[/b] — the voodoo doll, may be the only instance of it besides the other paranormal things that can't be attributed to much anything. [b]limited supplies[/b] — not very strong example, but you certainly can't shoot brazenly about like you can in most other shooters. Finding secret stashes helps a lot, but these are [i]secrets[/i]. [b]healing stations[/b] — life essences can't be carried about and therefore function like automatic single-use health dispensers. [b]immortals[/b] — the zombies raise again an unidentifiable number of times, though you can put an end to it if you put some effort in it.
Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny	Virgin Interactive (Westwood Studios)	1997	raster, textured polygons, mixed	Latest version: 1.30 (as of 1998-02?)***Comes on 4 CDs.
Chasm - The Rift	Megamedia;GT Interactive (WizardWorks Software;Action Forms)	1997	textured polygons	[b]Minimum:[/b] * MS-DOS 5.0 * 486 DX4-100 CPU * VGA/SVGA GPU * 16 MB RAM * 75 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium CPU * VESA GPU*Latest version: 1.04 (as of ?)*Chasm - The Rift is a Quake like game that had many features unseen untill it's release, yet fell short to games like Quake and Hexen 2. The engine is almost exact to Quake's, yet excedes it in being able to blow off your enemies arms and head, environmental effects like rain etc. However, it's lack of hardware acceleration (OpenGL etc) support seemed it's biggest shortcoming.
Bert Higgins: The Man From H.E.L.L.	Esoterica Software	1998	raster
Joe	author	1998	raster
Zelda Classic	Armageddon Games	1999	raster	A [i]near[/i] perfect "unofficial" conversion of the NES classic "The Legend of Zelda". Additionally it has an editor which lets you build your own maps/quests. The last DOS version developed was version 2.10.

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