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There are tons of great weapons in games. But some rise above the rest and for whatever reason they just blow away the competition. Why? I don’t know, this is totally subjective but it’s something I’ve noticed and is just a list for fun. This is the top 17 most satisfying and gratifying PC game weapons I’ve come across. Games were chosen on the basis of that intangible feeling of awesomeness that I got when playing them. Whether it be from sound, visual feedback, “feel”, etc. Why 17? Because it’s an odd number, very odd.

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Sometimes you just need a good ol’ action platform game to unwind. Mostly these were stuck in 16-bit console land, but not Jill! One of the earlier games with a female action protagonist, Jill is not to be missed. Jill of the Jungle Trilogy for MS-DOS PCs Also includes a little info on “Jill-inspired” games, like Onesimus, Xargon and Vinyl Goddess From Mars.

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Review from the perspective of a somewhat casual collector: is the 1000 series worth collecting today? A run-down of the history, pros and cons of the systems and games, what to look for and be aware of when buying. The PCjr may have failed, by Tandy? Tandy ruled. There are functions I wanted to talk about but ran out of time, like the ability to run in Hercules mode, further Deskmate and TL-related features and the upgrade options, but alas. Lots more information and troubleshooting at: www.oldskool.org LHX Attack Chopper Lemmings Out Run Thexder Firehawk Zeliard Arkanoid Also check out the Maxis games of the time, the Tandy versions are spectacular - SimCity, SimEarth, SimAnt etc

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Mahjong solitaire is easily one of my favorite ways to relax. And as great as the real thing is I can’t help but keep thinking… NEEDS MORE DOS! Shanghai 2 Dragons Eye for DOS PCs

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During the early 90’s the 486 ruled all. But when things started progressing so quickly, it wasn’t enough and Overdrive CPUs and such addons became quite popular. Also following in the Macintosh’s footsteps came all-in-one case designs for some PCs. This is an overview of the Compaq Presario 425 from 1993, a 486sx processor-based PC, as well 486 and Overdrive chipped machines in general. Also compares its speed to the 386 range of machines. Footage of: Windows 3.1 PFS WindowsWorks Symantec Game Pack Test Drive III The Passion DOOM Duke Nukem 3D Wolfenstein 3D This is a response to some requests for footage of some of my systems “in action” instead of just a review. But that would be boring I think - so lots of facts, commentary and history as well. You can still read up on the official HP site about this particular machine: h10025.www1.hp.com

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In this one-year LGR anniversary special, we take a look at The Need For Speed. The first game in the still-going series got its start on the forgotten 3DO game console, eventually being ported to DOS PCs. This is a history and in-depth review and comparison of the 3DO and PC versions of the game. The Need For Speed on Panasonic 3DO and MS-DOS computers Also be sure and check out Part II where we’ll look at TNFS:SE, the PS1 and Saturn ports as well as import variations.

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Tired of all those lists of the “worst” games that are actually just commonly-known sub par games? I am. So I made this list. These aren’t just “mediocre” games… this is the worst of the worst. This is the top 17 worst PC games that I’ve ever seen, and that I own. I actually collect these games somewhat, seeking out the worst crap as a matter of twisted pride and a weird guilty pleasure of perverted taste in games. Games were chosen of basis of effort made vs end result, bugginess, lack of gameplay and/or fun, hype vs disappointment, and personal preference in comparison to other similar games. Why 17? Because it’s an odd number, very odd.

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Action platform games for DOS weren’t exactly too common before Epic and Apogee. Imagine my surprise when I found Zeliard from Sierra, developed in ‘87 by Game Arts! Zeliard… get into it. Zeliard for MS-DOS PCs, played on a Tandy 1000 RL/HD

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Shiny is well-known for Earthworm Jim… but do you remember MDK? If you like bizarre yet solidly-made cyberpunk shooters, MDK is the game you need. MDK for Dos & Windows computers and PlayStation consoles And what does MDK really stand for anyways? Was it really Murder Death Kill? Oh well.

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