General and Gaming => Classic Video Games => Topic started by: 90snostalga on July 29, 2014, 11:10:53 am
Title: DOS Games
Post by: 90snostalga on July 29, 2014, 11:10:53 am
I thought this would be interesting to see what everyone's opinions are, and for me to learn of some games I may not know. Other than the more popular, DOOM, Quake, Duke Nukem 3D and Wolfenstein 3D, what would be your top 5 or top 10 DOS games of all time?
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Post by: gartcat on July 29, 2014, 11:35:58 am
I liked Descent and the Commander Keen games. Jill of the Jungle and Jazz Jackrabbit were pretty fun too. There was a lighthearted Halloween/horror themed platformer that I liked but don't remember what it was called.
Title: Re: DOS Games
Post by: burningdoom on July 29, 2014, 12:19:29 pm
I liked Descent and the Commander Keen games. Jill of the Jungle and Jazz Jackrabbit were pretty fun too. There was a lighthearted Halloween/horror themed platformer that I liked but don't remember what it was called.
Descent was AMAZING! At the time, everyone was touting Goldeneye as the end-all-be-all of multiplayer gaming. Pffft, it had nothing on Descent. We had that game networked at our school, so we'd finish our typing lessons as fast and humanly possible, then get in on some huge networked vs. games of Descents. So many cool maps both official and fan-made. And even not networked, there was a HUGE online network of players for years on that game. Plus full 360 degree controls! I know, that sound silly today, but back then it was a big-freaking-deal!
And dat soundtrack!
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Post by: tpugmire on July 29, 2014, 12:24:37 pm
Full Throttle, The Dig, Star Wars: Dark Forces, etc. Pretty much anything from Lucasarts back then.
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Post by: Limeface on July 29, 2014, 01:27:08 pm
Challenge of the Ancient Empires and Operation Neptune are 2 of my favorites. I started playing them again recently. Sure they're supposed to be educational games but they're difficult, in a fun way.
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Post by: thecrypticodor on July 29, 2014, 01:41:31 pm
Abuse is incredible.
Some other of my favorites include Blood Descent 1&2 Crusader no Remorse Jazz Jackrabbit Shaddow Warrior Powerslave
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Post by: naicigam on July 29, 2014, 07:57:07 pm
Besides the already mentioned ones, I can remember of Prince Of Persia, Hocus Pocus, Dungeon Keeper, Dagger of Amon-Ra (or any other Sierra adventure like Phantasmagoria), Prehistoric and 7th Guest.
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Post by: campercarl on July 29, 2014, 10:30:45 pm
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure has got to be my favourite, hope to one day own a sealed boxed copy.
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Post by: dashv on July 30, 2014, 12:59:50 am
I can't really put them in any kind of ranking order but 6 greats in my mind are:
One Must Fall Epic Pinball Halloween Harry Blake Stone Descent Jazz Jackrabbit
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Post by: gartcat on July 30, 2014, 07:25:02 am
I had DOS games confused with shareware games for some reason. ??? I guess that's mostly what I played on PC. Monkey Island will always be on top of my list.
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Post by: 90snostalga on July 30, 2014, 03:17:50 pm
Thanks guys. I'm going to watch gameplay of all these and pick some for my wish list. :D
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Post by: ronalopolis on July 30, 2014, 04:07:41 pm
Wing Commander, any of the starwars xwing games, Rise of the Triad.
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Post by: dashv on July 30, 2014, 10:52:56 pm
One Must Fall is one of the best fighters ever released for the PC.
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Post by: jcalder8 on July 31, 2014, 12:06:52 am
Kings Quest games Police Quest games Leisure Suit Larry games Fallout
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Post by: 90snostalga on July 31, 2014, 03:09:28 am
Nice :D I got me a good DOS wish list going now. Any good racing games for DOS?
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Post by: burningdoom on July 31, 2014, 11:59:09 am
Nice :D I got me a good DOS wish list going now. Any good racing games for DOS?
Didn't you just make a big post about having to get rid of your collection?
I said I may have to but wasn't sure yet. I'm trying to work arrangements out to where I can store them some where for free with a family member. I'm trying not to make any quick decisions that I may regret so I don't know yet. I'm waiting on some things to play out.
Title: Re: DOS Games
Post by: burningdoom on July 31, 2014, 03:44:17 pm
Nice :D I got me a good DOS wish list going now. Any good racing games for DOS?
Didn't you just make a big post about having to get rid of your collection?
I said I may have to but wasn't sure yet. I'm trying to work arrangements out to where I can store them some where for free with a family member. I'm trying not to make any quick decisions that I may regret so I don't know yet. I'm waiting on some things to play out.
Definitely understandable.
Title: Re: DOS Games
Post by: dashv on July 31, 2014, 06:22:05 pm
Nice :D I got me a good DOS wish list going now. Any good racing games for DOS?
The first few NFS PC games were pretty damn good. Way better than the console versions:
Need for Speed Need for Speed 2 SE Need for Speed 3 Hot Pursuit
NFS 2 SE was cool because it had different modes for the physics and tons of easter eggs.
For example you can race as a T-Rex parade float that can go 400mph, weighs 9,000 lbs, and sends cars rolling over for miles on impact.
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Post by: pacpix on August 01, 2014, 03:14:44 am
Don't forget Need For Speed: High Stakes on that list! The early NFS games were fantastic on PC.
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Post by: ravhyn on August 07, 2014, 07:50:48 pm
I'm new here and this is my first post..but I must absolutely recommend Maniac Mansion! First game I ever played as a kid on my dad's old computer and it's remained one of my favorites thru the years.
Title: Re: DOS Games
Post by: dashv on August 08, 2014, 01:16:03 am
I'm new here and this is my first post..but I must absolutely recommend Maniac Mansion! First game I ever played as a kid on my dad's old computer and it's remained one of my favorites thru the years.