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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders	Lucasfilm Games	1988	[22]* [1]* [52]***Another LucasArts graphic adventure. The plot-you are a tabloid reporter who must save the world from aliens who have built a machine to make everyone stupid. Very funny, but difficult at parts.
Maniac Mansion	Lucasfilm Games	1988	[33]* [49]* [22]* [1]* [52]***Ever since the meteor landed, strange things have been sighted at Dr. Fred's old mansion. Disembodied tentacles hopping around. Chainsaws in the kitchen. Plants with unusual appetites. And odd glow from the swimming pool. And now, sweet Sandy the cheerleader is in Dr. Fred's clutches. So round up your pals, take a deep breath, and get ready for the weirdest, funniest adventure of your life. - Just point 'n' click... no typing ever! - High resolution graphics and great sound effects. - Meet all sorts of zany characters
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure	Lucasfilm Games	1989	Europe, 1938. The Lost Ark was just a warm-up! Now Adolf Hitler is after the most powerful talisman of all - the Holy Grail. A few brave men stand in his way. Fortunately, one of them is Indiana Jones. And this time, he has his dad with him. The bad guys are in your face all the way - Nazis, mercenaries, traitors and spies. Not to mention everything the Luftwaffe can throw at you. Can you handle the heat? If you can, you just might earn a higher I.Q. (Indy Quotient) than the man with the whip and the hat.* [82]* [83]* [49]* [62]* [22]* [1]* [52]Minimal configuration: EGA / VGA monitor. 512Ko RAM. Mouse.**2009-07-08 on Steam, by LucasArts (lang: eng)
Loom	Lucasfilm Games	1990	Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepards. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers. Over the centuries, their craft transcended the limits of physical cloth, until they wove the very fabric of reality itself. Now, a strange power has swept the Weavers into oblicion, leaving behind one Weaver boy to unravel the mystery. Help young Bobbin rescue his Guild... and you might save the universe from an unspeakable catastrophe.* [49]* [33]* [83]* [62]* [17]* [82]*CD-ROM version [22]* [22]* [1]CD-ROM version [37] [37]2009-07-08 on Steam, by LucasArts (lang: eng) - 256 color enhanced version (runs through some odd emulator that enforces 2xSAI or similar filter, too)**Fantasy adventure by LucasArts. This is one of their earlier adventure titles, and it's fairly short, but it's a fun story. You play Bobbin Threadbare, apprentice Weaver, a young man caught in the inevitable pull of destiny. The graphics use only 16-colors but are very well drawn (they're the kind that sold systems back then). The interface is simple, and the puzzles utilize the interesting concept of magic through a musical sequence. Certain actions cause magical notes to resonate through Bobbin's staff, and if he can memorize the sequence he can use it to invoke the action in another object. Some of the more ingenious puzzles also involve reversing a sequence to cause the opposite reaction. I think there should have been more throwaway animations for using the wrong sequence instead of just one generic 'wrong sequence' animation, but even without that the game is worthwhile, if short. The setting reminds me of Ursula K. LeGuin's Earthsea trilogy for some reason. Of special note is the fine musical score, adapted from Tschaikovsky's ballet 'Swan Lake.'
The Secret of Monkey Island	LucasArts	1990	[49]* [62]* [103]* [82]French CD-ROM version [22] [63]* [52]* [44]* [37]*The first 256-color LucasArts adventure game, and the beginning of their popular Monkey Island series. Join underappreciated hero Guybrush Threepwood on his quest to become the most fearsome pirate in the Caribbean! The game features charming, clever puzzles and hilarious writing.*Great game. 5 star. If you could download it with music and all that would be fantastic. In a world where old games are nearly all dead, it is good to know that Monkey Island will not die [Reagan ]
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge	LucasArts	1991	Can be run on modern systems using [[link:http://www.scummvm.org/ ScummVM]]. [cjlee001]
Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise	Humongous Entertainment	1992	This is an adventure game designed for children aged 3-8 that uses an enhanced version of the SCUMM engine originally developed for Maniac Mansion by Ron Gilbert who is Project Leader, Producer, Co-Designer and one of the interpreter programmers for this title.
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis	LucasArts	1992	2009-07-08 on Steam, by LucasArts (lang: eng)***The best indiana jones games , very near of the movies. Humor , mysteries etc... [deuns30]
Day of the Tentacle	LucasArts	1993	[media=youtube]Xz3Aw5qLcOs[/media]***Can be run on modern systems using ScummVM: [[link:http://www.scummvm.org/]] [cjlee001]
Fatty Bear's Fun Pack	Humongous Entertainment	1993	In Fatty Bear's FunPack, you play against Fatty Bear in either Reversi (a classic game of strategy and logic), Lines & Boxes ( a childhood classic involving a grid of dots and the players draw lines to create boxes), and the card game Go Fish. Designed for kids 3-8, each of these games has 4 difficulty levels. In addition, you can play Tangrams, a centuries-old game where are shown a shape and given a number of smaller pieces and have to put them together to make the shape. The game gets harder as you progress. Finally, there is the Fatty Bear's Paint Set activity, which has 35 pictures to color. Although there are 5 basic colors in the palette, you can also mix up different colors - even different shades.
Sam & Max Hit the Road	LucasArts	1993	This classic adventure is one of the best loved games from LucasArts. You play Sam (a Canine Shamus) and Max (a hyperkinetic rabbity thing), the freelance police. Travel all over the US on the trail of a sasquatch named Bruno kidnapped from his place at the Hall of Oddities, and on the way visit locations like The World's Largest Ball of Twine, The World of Fish, and The Mount Rushmore Dinosaur Tarpit. The puzzles involve some of the most twisted humor in a LucasArts adventure game, and the dialogue including a non-sequitur option goes way over the top. Beside puzzles, there are also some action sequences, like Wak-A-Rat. Sam and Max Hit the Road has our heroes setting out on a bizarre manhunt, spanning the entire caricatured US of A. They encounter strange locations, entirely unhelpful clues, a cast of suspicious (possibly dim) characters, and a number of plot twists (one is a number, right?) that complicate their mission. Like previous LucasArts adventures, Hit the Road was based on the SCUMM story system. However, this game had a few notable new features. It was the first LucasArts adventure to feature an cycling verb point-and-click interface, that is, where the player right-clicks to select a different action icon, like "use" or "look at", rather than picking from a list of verbs at the bottom of the screen. Additionally, there were several 3D models integrated into the 2D environment at various spots throughout the game to create some sort of effect, a first for LucasArts. It was released simultaneously on floppy disk and CD-ROM; the CD version had a full voiceover soundtrack.*CD-ROM version. [22]* [22]* [59]* [37]*[media=youtube]bqPDTJpEUzg[/media]Another of LucasArts' comedic adventure games. This one stars the two heroes from Steve Purcell's underground comic 'Sam & Max: Freelance Police.' Sam, a fairly level-headed dog, and Max, a hyperactive naked rabbit, are freelance police officers, and in this game they undertake a cross-country road trip in an effort to find a missing Bigfoot. Very weird but not unsuccessful humor results. The CD-ROM edition also includes voices and some added scenes. Max is cool enough that LucasArts stuck Max cameos in unlikely places throughout their games for the next several years. I've heard that they can't do that anymore due to 'licensing concerns,' which pains me greatly. :(**Can be run on modern systems using [[link:http://www.scummvm.org/ ScummVM]]. [cjlee001]
Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb	New World Computing (The Dreamers Guild)	1994	Requires 2Mo RAM. CPU 286 is required, but 386 is recommended.* [22]The game was re-released by Wyrmkeep Entertainment (formerly The Dreamers Guild) in 2004 for Linux, Mac and Windows, and in 2007 for Pocket PC/Mobile 5.**Rif of the Fox Tribe has traveled far from home with his companion Rhene to compete in a puzzle contest. The night before the contest someone steals the wondrous Orb of Storms, an ancient relic of the Humans, and Rif is accused of being the thief. Rif is able to convince his accusers to give him a chance to find the real thief and recover the Orb. Two warriors are assigned to assist and guard Rif in his quest, Eeah of the Elk Tribe and Okk of the Boar Tribe. In addition Rhene is held hostage by the Boar King to ensure Rif does not try to escape. Your goal in Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb is to guide Rif on his adventure, find clues to locate the real thief, and solve challenges along the way. You can have Rif talk to Okk, Eeah, and other Morph characters that are encountered during Rif's travels. Rif can pick-up items he finds and give these items to others. Some will only trade information for precious items, although what a Morph considers precious can vary greatly. With your help, Rif will be able to clear his good name and rescue his beloved! [Wyrmkeep Entertainment]
Beneath a Steel Sky	Virgin Interactive (Revolution Software)	1994	[media=youtube]9p1Dna5yhwQ[/media]* [37]The game was formerly commercial, but was released under GPL license at some point.**Featuring Revolution's innovative Virtual Theatre system and stunning artwork from award-winning comic-book artist Dave Gibbons, Beneath A Steel Sky is a gripping science fiction thriller set in a bleak vision of the future. Robert Foster is an innocent outsider stranded in a vast city where oppressed civillians live and work in soaring tower blocks.... while the corrupt, covetous and rich lie underground, shielded from all pollution. Alone, save for a robot circuit board, Foster must flight for survival... and discover the sinister truth behind his abduction.
Full Throttle	LucasArts	1995	One minute you're on the road, riding. Not a care in the world. Then some guy in a suit comes along, says he's got a deal for you and your gang. But when you come to, you've got a lump on your head, the law on your back, and a feeling in your gut that the road you're on is about to get a lot rougher...* [22][media=youtube]ZHwNF9nhPsI[/media]**A cinematic-heavy 1995 adventure game from LucasArts. It's like a cool animated biker movie. The game doesn't have a tremendous amount of replay value, but it's so intensely cool the first time around I can forgive it. The combination 3D rendered animations and hand-drawn characters and backgrounds (really cool in 1995) is pulled off well, and the storyline and voice acting is superb. The game uses the venerable SCUMM engine for the adventure portions, and a variation on the Rebel Assault engine for its (fairly easy) action-oriented biking/fighting scenes. Watch for Mark Hamill in three different roles, including that of lead villian Adrian Ripburger, the evil second-in-command of Corley Motors.
The Dig	LucasArts	1995	A group of scientists discovers an asteroid that is on its way to a collision with the Earth. Is there any way to prevent the disaster? Boston Low, a NASA veteran, is sent to command a space expedition on the asteroid. Accompanied by the journalist Maggie Robbins and the archaeologist Brink, Boston investigates the asteroid and finds a strange structure that undoubtedly belongs to an alien civilization. During the course of investigations, the team finds itself on a seemingly deserted planet. They have no knowledge of the planet and no possibility of going back. Will they ever discover the secret of this strange world and find a way to get home? The Dig is a point-and-click adventure game with a simple one-cursor interface. Most of the puzzles are inventory-based, tending to be somewhat more complex than in most preceding LucasArts' adventure games. There are also a few logic-based puzzles, which require understanding and manipulation of alien technology and life forms on the planet. Traditional branching dialogue system is utilized; however, the game focuses more on puzzle-solving than on conversations to advance the plot. The game's story is influenced by science fiction literature and movies, and strives to be realistic, departing from the comedy style of LucasArts' adventures. Despite that, humorous elements are present in some of the dialogues and text descriptions. The game utilizes hand-drawn graphics with a few pre-rendered 3D images.*[media=youtube]jRMGxQCitRU[/media]* [84]*2009-07-08 on Steam, by LucasArts (lang: eng) ; uses an emulator wrapper for the game that forces 2xSAI or similar interpolation.[b]Minimum:[/b] DOS 6.0 * 486DX2 / 66 MHz CPU * 256-colour GPU * 8 MB RAM * 1 MB free HD space * 2X CD-ROM drive * MS-compatible mouse Win95 is mentioned for backwards compatibility. The game puts only soundcard configuration and save files on HD, otherwise it runs completely off the CD.***DOS and Mac demos as well as the soundtrack are available in [url=http://dig.mixnmojo.com/]The Dig Museum[/url].
Beneath a Steel Sky	Revolution Software	2003

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