Oldest Game Still Playing

[Total Refected Power]

Caught a wave of nostaglia this weekend and fired up Wing Commander on an old computer that I kept that still runs DOS/Win 95. That game is still very playable and enjoyable despite the graphics. It was revolutionary for its time.

I also enjoy playing Star Wars Rebellion (> than 10 yrs old) which was a massive flop but still has its moments for me.

 

[Paratus]

Found out Xcom was only 5 bucks on Steam. So I've been kickin some Sectoid ass recently.

1994 graphics or not that game simply rocks in game play and replayability.

 

[BeauJangles]

When I could get it running I was playing a lot of Privateer and X-Com Apocalypse

 

[Total Refected Power]

That whole era was awesome.

XCom
Xwing
TIE Fighter
Master of Orion
Dune2
Wing Commander

 

[ProfJohn]

Baulders Gate 2.

Played it just a few months ago. If someone released BG 3 with the same graphics and quality story line I am sure people would buy it.

 

[Barfo]

Yay for you pops.

 

[Baked]

Jagged Alliance 2!

 

[Locut0s]

Once I get my MAME cabinet up and running I'll be playing tons of astroids, galaga, and dig dug!

 

[MovingTarget]

Oregon Trail?

 

[theflyingpig]

Originally posted by: Locut0s
Once I get my MAME cabinet up and running I'll be playing tons of astroids, galaga, and dig dug!

Most people who start MAME cabinet projects fail. This is a fact. Are you going to allow yourself to be amongst the thousands of failures out there? Only time will tell.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Not really playing anything old. Oldest game I played in the last couple of years would be Half Life.

 

[ElFenix]

played some tie fighter not too long ago.

 

[SlickSnake]

Originally posted by: Total Refected Power
Caught a wave of nostaglia this weekend and fired up Wing Commander on an old computer that I kept that still runs DOS/Win 95. That game is still very playable and enjoyable despite the graphics. It was revolutionary for its time.

I also enjoy playing Star Wars Rebellion (> than 10 yrs old) which was a massive flop but still has its moments for me.

What the flub? It lost my post!

I just reloaded the install disks for WIN98 for an old HP P2 450 I had lying around.

You need to update to WIN98 or WIN98 SE. You need IE5 plus to get any security updates off MS update site.

OLD AND CRUSTY APPS!

 

[ballmode]

I still play CSS thats about it

 

[Away]

Baldurs Gate on my old Gateway laptop.

 

[Synomenon]

The Secret Island of Doctor Dr. Quandary on the Apple II and DOS.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.

I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp...ndom/Tie%20Fighter.JPG

Not really playable though

 

[SlickSnake]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.

I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/Tie%20Fighter.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu....../Tie%20Fighter.JPG</a>

Not really playable though

Hehehe! I still got the game around here someplace, too! I was thinking about loading up some Quake, DOOM or Duke Nukem on mine!

 

[Shawn]

These companies could re-release these games for windows xp/vista and charge $5 and make a fortune. Dosbox works for most things but is a hassle, and something most people won't bother with.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.

I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/Tie%20Fighter.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu....../Tie%20Fighter.JPG</a>

Not really playable though

tie95 works in xp without dos box using a little massaging.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.

I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp...ndom/Tie%20Fighter.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/Tie%20Fighter.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc..........%20Fighter.JPG</a></a>

Not really playable though

tie95 works in xp without dos box using a little massaging.

Is there a guide to get that working?

I also need something that would allow me to reassign the buttons on my microsoft sidewinder joystick that microsoft was so kind to only basically support in XP.

 

[SlickSnake]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

I also need something that would allow me to reassign the buttons on my microsoft sidewinder joystick that microsoft was so kind to only basically support in XP.

I still got one of those indestructible arcade quality joysticks lying around called X-Fighter made by Thrustmaster, too! Worked great on Tie Fighter!

 

[quakefiend420]

i still play q2 online occasionally, and there's actually still people playing it...not that many though

 

[Passions]

Originally posted by: quakefiend420
i still play q2 online occasionally, and there's actually still people playing it...not that many though

woah!!! IPs?

 

[cronos]

discover the magic of ScummVM (scummvm.org) and have fun with some awesome old games :thumbsup: