Posts Tagged "adventure"

Lost in Time non-interactive demo

Here’s a cool little non-interactive demo of Coktel Vision’s Lost in Time (published by Sierra On-Line in the US). The demo features a neat AdLib tune by Charles Callet that isn’t found in the full game. You can download this and other Coktel Vision demos here: http://scummvm.org/demos/

Gobliins 2 – Let’s Play (Part 5 – THE END)

Our friends’ journey comes to an end. Enjoy the last two levels of Gobliins 2: The Prince Buffoon!

Gobliins 2 – Let’s Play (Part 4)

The recently freed Prince Buffoon has thrown a tantrum and refused to cooperate. As a result our heroes need to get him off a tree first and then rescue him from his own mushroom-enduced nightmare immediately after, only to see him being carried away by a bird. See me struggle with a few repetitive sequences.

LOOM™ EGA vs VGA

A long overdue video about differences between versions of LucasFilm Games’ classic LOOM. I explain why I’m not really fond of the VGA CD-ROM update of the game. I also briefly touch on the FM Towns version. Long story short: play the EGA one. (P.S. You can still ask me about LOOM) My original review […]

Gobliins 2 – Let’s Play (Part 3)

Adventure continues! I’d free Prince Buffoon much faster if I didn’t get stuck on two super annoying levels of this wonderful game. I complain a lot. Sorry.

Gobliins 2 – Let’s Play (Part 2)

Our adventure continues! Sit down and listen to me talk nonsense while two brave goblins make their way through the castle and an undersea world. I complain about the sunken ship level a bunch.  

Gobliins 2 – Let’s Play (Part 1)

Our adventure begins! Fingus and Winkle, two heroic goblins are sent on a quest to save Prince Buffoon from an evil creature. Here’s part one of me rambling over one of my favorite games from French developer Coktel Vision. Goblins trilogy on GOG: http://www.gog.com/game/gobliiins_pack

MS-DOS games in 1994

Happy New Year! And once again I make a compilation of games released 20 years ago. Grab a drink, relax and enjoy oldies!

Inca full AdLib soundtrack

A full OPL2 soundtrack from the game Inca (Coktel Vision, 1992) by Gilles Douïeb. Download here: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/files/inca_ost.zip Extracted with a new tool by Sven “DrMcCoy” Hesse: http://github.com/DrMcCoy/CoktelADL2VGM/releases Soundtrack from the 1993 CD-ROM release can be found here: http://www.sierrahelp.com/Music/Inca1Soundtrack.html

Ween: The Prophecy full AdLib soundtrack

A full OPL2 soundtrack from the game Ween: The Prophecy (Coktel Vision, 1992) by Charles Callet. The game was released as just “The Prophecy” in America by Sierra On-Line in 1993. Download here: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/files/ween_ost.zip Extracted with a new tool by Sven “DrMcCoy” Hesse: http://github.com/DrMcCoy/CoktelADL2VGM/releases

Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth (DOS demo)

The original DOS non-interactive demo of Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth by Coktel Vision which would eventually be released on Windows in 1994 and known as The Bizarre Adventures of Woodruff and the Schnibble in America. Music and voices from this demo never appear in the final game.

DOS Nostalgia Podcast #08: Space Quest

The Space Quest Historian himself, Troels Pleimert joins yours truly to discuss the glorious adventure game series by Sierra On-Line. Games are celebrated, bashed and defended. Sierra design philosophy is questioned. Download MP3: http://www.dosnostalgia.com/podcast/dosnostalgia_ep08.mp3

The Art of Manhunter

Manhunter games were always special. Not only because of their unique approach to adventure gaming, but also because of their detailed, grotesque and often gruesome art. Because early Sierra games didn’t actually store graphics as complete images, it’s quite possible to see how these incredible low resolution pieces were created. Enjoy and try not to […]

DOS games in 1993 part 2

Here’s the second part of the 1993 video, featuring an hour of great games from over 20 years ago. Enjoy!

Anatoly remembers #2: DOS games in 1993

With 2013 almost gone, here’s the first part of my video showcasing some DOS games from 20 years ago. Relax and enjoy. And Happy New Year!  

Anatoly remembers #1: DOS games in 1992

With 2012 almost gone, I reminisce about 1992 and its MS-DOS releases. Sit back, relax and enjoy the showcase of 20-year-old pc gaming goodness.  

“Alone in the Dark” review

An old Derceto mansion has zombies, demons, ghosts and a Chthonian. And now it also has you (in the role of a private detective Edward Carnby.) It’s now up to you to get out of the house, dispel the evil, save the world and your own life in the first 3D survival horror adventure inspired […]

“Gobliiins” review

This game is French. That doesn’t mean that it’s full of pretentiousness, baguettes and “le fromage”; instead it’s full of charm, puzzles and peculiar visuals. Three brave goblins are on a mission to save the King by solving brain twisting puzzles, and to help you get your daily dose of laughter along the way. Exploiting […]

“Full Throttle” review

Bikes, gangs, betrayal, asphalt and trouble in this amazing 1995 Tim Schafer masterpiece. A game with tons of charisma. An adventure game that coined the verb coin. Mobygames page: http://www.mobygames.com/game/full-throttle Amazon listing: http://www.amazon.com/Full-Throttle-Pc/dp/B000056PJH Follow me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dosnostalgic

“Jack in the Dark” playthrough and a holiday update

A quick playthrough of “Jack in the Dark” as well as some news on the future of Dos Nostalgia. Happy Holidays to all! Mobygames page: http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/jack-in-the-dark