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Grand Theft Auto: the beginning
In Grand Theft Auto, players assume the role of a criminal who can explore the open world of Liberty City, taking on missions for local gangs. These tasks range from stealing cars to attacking pedestrians, all while evading law enforcement and the military. The game's open-world freedom and the thrill of playing as an outlaw contributed to the immense popularity of the Grand Theft Auto series. -
Beat 'em ups: what are they?
11th January 2025actionA beat 'em up video game, often referred to as a brawler, is a subgenre of action games that emphasizes close-quarters combat against waves of enemies. In these games, players take control of a character who must fight through hordes of opponents, using hand-to-hand combat techniques or wielding melee weapons. The focus is on continuous, fast-paced action, where survival depends on skillful fighting and the ability to manage multiple adversaries ... -
Dune: soundtrack added
Dune, released in 1992, is a game developed by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Games. It's based on the iconic science fiction novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. In Dune, players assume the role of Paul Atreides, the young scion of House Atreides, as he arrives on the desert planet Arrakis with his family to take control of spice production. -
Have you ever played Ravenloft: Stone Prophet?
4th January 2025RPGRavenloft: Stone Prophet is a first-person role-playing game (RPG) released in 1995 for MS-DOS. It was developed by DreamForge Intertainment and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). The game is set in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Ravenloft, known for its Gothic horror themes, and is a direct sequel to Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession (1994).
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Retro gaming: the love for old school games
Where does the love for old abandoned games comes from? Our childhood, perhaps. What's left of that age? What do we miss so much? The long afternoons spent walking in the worlds of Ultima or the hours passed impersonating Duke Nukem. Here we are now, slightly aged, eager to pay homage to all those wonderful DOS games.
After all, it's about the passion for old games and a little bit of nostalgia.
The games listed on Abandonware DOS are no longer supported by their respective developers (as far as I know... I often check sites like Steam and GOG). If you find out that a game is still on sale or "protected", please let me know and I'll remove it from Abandonware DOS as soon as possible.
How to run DOS games on Windows?What does abandonware mean?
Abandonware is a word that describes a software (game or application) no longer supported by its developers or its publishers and is no longer available for sale in any form (digital or retail).
When we talk about abandonware we usually refer to old games for systems no longer available to the public such as DOS, Commodore 64, Amiga, Spectrum, etc.
Some "abandoned" games are still on sale, that's why you will find games tagged as "protected" on Abandonware DOS.
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