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The Pasco BBS Magazine is Tampa Bay's oldest free on-line magazine and has been published each month since January 1993. All issues are free downloads on the Board of Trade BBS, located in New Port Richey, Florida at (813) 862-4772. The first Complete Shareware Gaming Catalog was published as part of a Special Gaming Issue of the Pasco BBS Magazine in September 1994. That first edition featured over 150 game programs and was included in the main magazine file. This edition is being included as part of the magazine's second Special Gaming Issue, however, the catalog has grown so large that it had to be published as a separate file. So, make sure you read the main magazine file for more game coverage! The Pasco BBS Magazine now proudly presents the second edition of The Complete Shareware Gaming Catalog. A Day at the Races ------------------ Distributed by: LatticeWork Software A Day at the Races is a horse racing game for Windows. The game allows up to four players to make win, place, or show wages on any of the eight horses in the field. The game has sound card support and on-line help. Adventure Math -------------- Written by: Avery Pack and Dan Froelich Distributed by: Epic MegaGames An entertaining educational game, which enhances addition and subtraction skills. There is a shoot-em-up bonus round where kids can apply the concepts they have previously learned. Adventure Math Deluxe also teaches multiplication and division. Alien Carnage ------------- Written by: SubZero Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Earth is on the verge of a takeover by aliens intent on turning humans into mindless slave zombies. You are called to Space Station Liberty to prepare to penetrate the alien ship using a vast array of weapons including, a flame thrower, photon cannon, guided missiles, grenades, micro nukes and the powerful Omega Bomb. This game was originally released as Halloween Harry. Alpha Man --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Alpha Man is a strategy logic game which is simple to play, but not so easy to solve. Use Alpha Man to push lettered blocks into the proper places on the game board to solve each of twenty-five puzzles. Ancients I: Deathwatch ----------------------- Written by: Mark Lewis, Jason Struck and Mathew McEwan Distributed by: Epic MegaGames This fantasy role-playing-game is produced Farr-Ware and distributed by Epic MegaGames. In this adventure, you lead your party of four explorers through the city of Locklaven. As you explore the dungeons, you'll match wits with dangerous monsters and interact with some strange people. Animal Quest ------------ Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Experience nature through very different eyes, as you step into the world of nature as a forest animal. Select the animal you wish to portray, then discover your prey and avoid your predators in a realistic simulation of the food chain. Another Lifeless Planet and Me with No Beer ------------------------------------------- Written by: Dennis Drew One of the more humorous of the classic text based adventure games. The game is designed to be logical, as you explore another lifeless planet. Ant Run ------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Race against the clock as you rotate tunnels for your animated ant to run through. Keep the ant scurrying through the anthill passageways and gain extra points for the bonus tunnels. Ant Run has educational ant facts too. Aqua Man -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of Aqua Man is to push and position pipe links, so they connect two storage pumps on the game board. Use rocks and whirlpools to help you solve this mind-bending game of logic. Arctic Adventure ---------------- Written by: George Broussard Distributed by: Apogee Software This is the second exciting adventure of Nevada Smith. You will start with a vast arctic "world" map and must find your way around the hazardous ice caves. Arctic Adventure is divided into four volumes. Arcy 2 ------ Written by: CAPS Softwaredesign ULM Distributed by: MVP Software Try to figure out ten puzzling levels in this game of logic. Very nice graphics and sound effects combine to make this challenging game quite enjoyable. Argo Checkers ------------- Written by: Jason Blochowiak and Abraham Edlin Distributed by: Software Creations Great graphics and sound effects make this an excellent variation on the classic board game of checkers. You can play against the computer or another player. AstroFire --------- Written by: Owen Thomas This game is an updated version of the arcade classic asteroids. New Earth is under attack from an alien armada and you must save humanity. Full color asteroids, alien ships and power-ups add to your adventure. Episode 1, Into the Storm, is Shareware, the registered episodes are Whirlpool of Death and Heart of the Fire. Back to the Forest ------------------ Written by: Philippe Mercier Distributed by: Copysoft While on vacation with his girlfriend, the super-model Rosie, Skunny Hardnut receives the call that his arch enemy is at it again. Help Skunny the squirrel in this mission to knock off King Toad's henchmen. Balloon Challenge ----------------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to launch your twenty-five balloons into a sky maze filled with planes, rain clouds, hurricanes and many other obstacles. You have to use logic and blocking strategies in order to beat the computer. Basstour -------- Written by: Dick Olsen Basstour is a fishing tournament game in which you have complete control of a fully rigged bass boat. Your bass boat has all the latest accessories, including a trolling motor, LCD chart recorder and a fully stocked tackle box. Select your lake and skill level, then complete against the biggest names in fishing. Battle Ground ------------- Written by: Keith Laverty and Amar Gopal Distributed by: MVP Software It is the United States against Germany in this World War II ground combat game. While this game does not have the advanced graphics of some games, it is still a good test of the player's tactical skills. Billy the Kid Returns --------------------- Written by: Bill Dedes and Larry Roberts Distributed by: Alive Software You play fifteen year old William Bonney, better know as Billy the Kid, in this wild west arcade game featuring a variety of different levels to conquer. Escape from Silver City Prison, survive the New Mexico desert and battle horse thieves, rattle snakes, buffaloes, rats, bombs, sand storms, desperadoes and other surprizes. Bio Menace ---------- Written by: Jim Norwood Distributed by: Apogee Software You are Snake Logan, a top CIA operative and weapons expert, who must save Metro City from the hideous mutant army of Elmo Whitecliff, also know as Dr. Mangle. In the first episode, "Dr. Mangle's Lab," you infiltrate Mangle's fortress, battling robotic guards and the evil mutants. Registered levels include "The Hidden Lab," "Master Cain" and "Mutant Ant Hill." Blackjack --------- Written by: Donald L. Granger This is awonderful version of the popular casino card game of twenty-one. The program teaches basic strategy, card counting and allows the player too select which casino they wish to play at. Blackjack tracks the play and offers a detailed report of how the player did. Blake Stone ----------- Written by: JAM Productions Distributed by: Apogee Software Blake Stone rockets to a future where a sinister madman, using genetics to create an army of bizarre creatures, is waging war on Earth. In the first episode of this 3D adventure, "Aliens of Gold," you try to stop the evil Dr. Pyrus Goldfire's maniacal plan. It is up to you to penetrate his security and stop him at all costs. Blind Wars ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Blind Wars is a strategy war game where the object is to conquer all the cities on the game board. The game plays somewhat like the classic board game of Risk, but adds elements such as production centers, volcanic eruptions and floods. Block Man --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Block Man is a commoner in Bentangle who is in love with the King's daughter. To select a worthy husband for his Princess, the King has ordered his mason to construct ten rooms in such a way that great ingenuity would be required to complete them. Can you help Block Man find his true love? Blox ---- Written by: Graham Cluley Blox is a faithful version of the classic Russian falling blocks game Tetris. Bloxit ------ Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to place ten oddly shaped tiles onto the puzzle board, so that they all fit without overlapping. This a pure strategy game. Bolo Adventures --------------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The Bolo Adventure series are some of the most mind boggling strategy games around. You have to solve puzzling levels filled with lasers, monsters, electric grills, water and other obstacles. There are three different Shareware versions of Bolo Adventures. Boloball -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software A game of logic where the object is to get your marbles to the bottom of a maze filled with walls, black holes and many other obstacles. Boloball is not a contest on how fast your reflexes are, but a test of your resourcefulness. Bolo Box -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Bolo Box is to flip tiles on a 10x10 grid back to the same color in as few moves as possible. A game of logic which can be quite addicting. Boppin' ------- Written by: Jennifer Diane Reitz and Stephen P. Lepisto Distributed by: Apogee Software Boppin', released by Accursed Software, has 40 different puzzling levels to be solved before dealing with the boss enemy at the end of the game. The object is to free video game characters from dozens of different arcade/action games. Some of these characters you may recognize, from such games as Space Invaders and Pac-Man, and some you may not recognize. The game features a two player option. Brix ---- Written by: Michael Riedel Distributed by: Epic MegaGames An arcade and puzzle game where the object is to eliminate the bricks from the screen by uniting bricks of the same color. There are lasers, elevators, boiling acid, anti-gravity, teleporters and other brain teasers to make your task more difficult. Cannon Fodder ------------- Written by: Virgin Interactive Distributed by: MVP Software Cannon Fodder is a humorous action game based on warfare. In mission one, "The Sensible Initiation," you guide your troops around a snow covered landscape. War has never been so much fun, with lots of colorful graphics and witty game play. Capture the Flag ---------------- Written by: Richard Carr Distributed by: Carr Software Dash through woodlands, jump over gushing streams, climb rail fences and race through farm fields as you search for the opposing team's flag in a desperate race to capture their flag before they capture yours. Capture the Flag is loosely based on the classic board game of Stratego. Cargo Bay --------- Written by: C. Steven Blackword and Bryan Norman Distributed by: MVP Software In this strategy game for Windows, a criminal group has planted iradium explosive devices in cargo bays throughout the Altair-217 space station. In an attempt to preserve peace, you must destroy the tampered cargo in a race against the clock. Castle of the Winds ------------------- Written by: Rick Saada Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Castle of the Winds is a fantasy role-playing-game for Windows. The game is based on Norse mythology and features hundreds of unique monsters to hamper your quest. The first episode is "A Question of Vengeance" and the second episode is "Lifthransir's Bane." Catacomb Abyss -------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Gamer's Edge A captivating tale of wizards and fantasy trips into other dimensions. You are the mighty wizard who must take on your arch-rival Nemesis armed with powerful magic weapons. The first episode in this 3D trilogy from the makers of Wolfenstein 3D is "Catacomb Abyss." Episode two is "Catacomb Armageddon" and episode three is "Catacomb Apocalypse." CD-Man ------ Written by: Attila Biro and Anders Moree Distributed by: Creative Dimensions A colorful version of the classic game of pac-man with many new features. The first level is "The Enchanted Forest," and in the second level, "The South Pacific," the traditional ghosts are replaced by sharks. The third level takes place in "Deep Space." Cherry Delights Video Slots --------------------------- Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software Cherry Delights Video Slots is a based on the casino video slot machine games and is written for Windows. The game features three bars, with three wheels each, for a total of eight different ways to win. There are also bonus spins and a progressive pool. Sound card support adds the sound of the coins being feed into the machine and the wheels clicking. Chexo ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Chexo is similar to the game of checkers, but is actually a combination of many board games in one. Try to jump and capture your opponent's chips, so that he is left with only one on the game board. Many added twists to a classic game. Chinese Checkers ---------------- Distributed by: ImagiSOFT Chinese Checkers features stunning graphics and all the challenges of the traditional board game. Face up to five opponents and see if you can be the first player to move all your marbles to the opposite side of the board. The game allows you to play against other human players or the computer. Clone Invaders -------------- Written by: Gary Quiring Clone Invaders is a faithful rendition of the classic game of space invaders. The mystery invader is worth up to 300 and the technique of always getting a 300 point mystery invader applies just like the arcade version. Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons ------------------------------------------ Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Invasion of the Vorticons is the first in the now classic Commander Keen series. This game spent most of 1991 at the top of everyone's list and was awarded "Editor's Choice" by Shareware Magazine. Keen's first adventure, "Marooned on Mars'" takes you to where a Vorticon invasion force is planning their conquest of Earth. The other parts of the trilogy are "The Earth Explodes" and "Keen Must Die." Commander Keen: Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter ------------------------------------------ Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter takes place between the first Keen adventure, Invasion of the Vorticons, and Goodbye Galaxy. This special edition of the Commander Keen series is a single game that is larger than the entire first trilogy combined. It all begins when Billy Blaze's baby sitter is stolen by a mean bunch of hungry aliens. Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy ------------------------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software If you enjoyed the other Commander Keen games, you will love Goodbye Galaxy. It continues the hilarious outer space exploits of kid genius, Billy Blaze. This time Keen must save the Galaxy from invading aliens. In episode one, "Secret of the Oracle," Keen heads off to rescue the Keepers of the Oracle. In episode two, "The Armageddon Machine, Keen faces his greatest challenge to date. Keen has amazing new abilities, such as hanging onto ledges and pulling himself up. Commander Keen: Keen Dreams ---------------------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Gamer's Edge Help Commander Keen overcome killer vegetables and fruits in this "lost" episode in the Commander Keen series. You must defeat the evil ruler of the vegetarian Land of Tuberia, King Boobus Tuber. Armed with your Flower Powers and Boobus Bombs, battle Tater Troopers, Sour Grapes, Baccolashes, Asparagustos and a host of other organic foes. The clever animation makes this the most humorous adventure of the Keen series. Corncob 3D ---------- Written by: Kevin Stokes Distributed by: MVP Software Corncob 3D takes place in 1949, but in a different time than history might suggest. In this game World War II never took place, but aliens invaded the planet in 1938. The world governments have united to save humanity. Your mission is to take your Corsair to the skies and repel the invaders in this air combat game. Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure ------------------------ Written by: Todd Replogle and Stephen Hornback Distributed by: Apogee Software From the creator of Duke Nukem comes Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure. Cosmo is a lovable alien with hands that work like suction cups. He can cling to walls, ledges, and all sorts of things. Cosmo and his family are on their way to Earth to visit Disney World, but a meteor strike forces them to crash land on the planet Zonk. Cosmo's parents are captured by the planet's inhabitants and Cosmo sets out to rescue them. Crazy Shuffle ------------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Challenging and educational game to test a player's concentration and memory skills. The object is to remember the sequence in which colorful graphic images are displayed, and to repeat that sequence to win the game. Crusher ------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software A challenging game of strategy as you move through twenty-five rooms looking for the Secret Agent Mr. X and the beautiful Eve. Crusher Castle -------------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Crusher Castle is an adventure, strategy and arcade game all in one. Try to escape a haunted castle filled with ghosts, bombs, candles, maps and other items. Very few have ever escaped the 25 room castle. There is also a second version called Crusher Castle II. Crystal Caves ------------- Written by: Frank Maddin and George Broussard Distributed by: Apogee Software The game begins with Mylo rocketing off on a simple treasure hunt, but what happens is far more dangerous than he bargained for. Mylo enters an underground world full of strange alien creatures protecting priceless crystals from greedy explorers. Variety is evident, as on some levels Mylo even walks upside down. The three unique episodes to the Crystal Caves saga are, "The Trouble with Twibbles," "Slugging it Out," and "Mylo Versus the Supernova." Cipher ------ Written by: Nels Anderson Cipher is a "crypto-quotes" type of game similar to those found in the daily newspapers. Each letter in a quotation is replaced with another letter, and the object is to figure out the original quote. Dark Ages --------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software You are the Prince of the Great Kingdom, who as a child watched your father die at the hands of Garth, a power mad warlord. Garth sent you away to be raised as a peasant, but the peasant he choose to raise you was once the kingdom's greatest hero. In volume one, "Prince of Destiny," you return as a champion of justice. Volumes two and three of the trilogy are "The Undead Kingdom" and "Dungeons of Doom." Dark Wolf --------- Written by: John Paul D'India Distributed by: D'India Software As the king's wizard, you must try and keep the kingdom from being thrown into a civil war, but beware of Grondahl Morrison who is out to shorten your life-span. Start out with your trusty fire wand in game of spells and magic. Dare to Dream ------------- Written by: Cliff Bleszinski Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Dare to Dream is a graphical adventure game for Windows. You take on the role of Tyler Norris, a ten year-old boy, who must solve bizarre puzzles, travel to strange lands and meet even stranger creatures in attempt to escape his dreams. The result is a confrontation with the evil that lurks in all of us. Decent ------ Distributed by: Parallax Software It is the year 2132. You are an outside contractor working for the Terran Minerals Corporation, a company know for its power, technology and shameless materialism. You control a futuristic fighter in this game featuring a multi- player option. There are plenty of power-ups to collect, including access keys, energy boosts, shields, cloaking devices, extra lifes, lasers, cannons, missiles and bombs. DeQuoter -------- Written by: Sam Misemer and Ken Foster Distributed by: Shadoware This Windows game is similar to the "cryto-quote" puzzles which run in the daily newspapers, or maybe a little like Wheel of Fortune. You try to decipher a famous quote by replacing one letter with another until you can solve the puzzle. There are about two hundred famous quotes in the Shareware version, everything from Shakespeare to Satchel Paige. Desert Storm Command -------------------- Written by: David Johndrow Distributed by: MVP Software Desert Storm Command puts you right in the middle of the Persian Gulf war. The Shareware version has Combat and Scud missions to contend with, and the registered version adds Tomahawk and Tank missions. Can you keep the world safe from a madman? Digital Downs ------------- Written by: Terry C. Hastings Distributed by: Accidental Software Digital Downs is a horse racing simulation with a point and click interface. Review the Daily Racing Form for the latest information prior to placing win, place, show, quinella, exacta, or daily double wagers. DinoHunt -------- Written by: Rob Sherwood Distributed by: Sherwood Forest Software In this program you help Nicky Neanderthal, dino hunter par excellence, pursue dinosaurs across the prehistoric landscape. Move your caveman around and try to make it back to your cave after a day of hunting. Dinosaur Predators ------------------ Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Step back in time and experience nature through a dinosaur's eyes. Select a dinosaur to become and collect as many energy tokens as possible, while avoiding your predators and capturing your prey. There is also a prehistoric quiz. Dominate -------- Written by: San Misemer and Ken Foster Distributed by: Shadoware From the mists of time comes Dominate, a strategy game for Windows based on a game played by warriors in ancient China. Test your skills against the computer and see if you have the power to dominate. Doom ---- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Id Software From the makers of Wolfenstein 3D comes the next generation in fast-moving virtual reality games. You play a space marine, armed with a variety of weapons and technological artifacts, who must outfight legions of grisly fiends and solve lethal puzzles in a brutal 3D world. Fast action, along with wonderful graphics and sound card support, have made this a landmark Shareware game. Dotso ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Play against the computer in this classic game of connect the dots. There are many new features and added twists in this variation. Double Dynamite Video Slots --------------------------- Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software Double Dynamite Video Slots is a based on the casino video slot machine games and is written for Windows. The game features three bars, with three wheels each, for a total of eight different ways to win. There are also bonus spins and a progressive pool. Sound card support adds the sound of the coins being feed into the machine and the wheels clicking. Dragon's Bane: Mah Jongg II --------------------------- Written by: Nels Anderson Dragon's Bane: Mah Jongg II is an updated version of the classic Mah Jongg tile game. The program features sound card support with different sounds when the matching tiles are removed from the game board, such as, the sound of the tiles vaporizing. There is also an editor for making your own colorful tile sets and layouts for the game. Dschump! -------- Written by: Peter Hinz Distributed by: HomeBrew Software In this game from South Africa, you control a bouncing ball across a moving world. To solve each of the twenty levels there is some sort of puzzle to figure out. Duke Nukem ---------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software Your mission is to stop Dr. Proton, a madman bent on ruling the world with his army of techbots. As the irrepressible hero Duke Nukem, you'll chase Dr. Proton deep into the Earth, then to his lunar space station, and eventually into the Earth's nuclear ravished future. The first part of the Duke Nukem trilogy is called "Shrapnel City." Duke Nukem won an "Editor's Choice" award from Shareware Magazine. Duke Nukem II ------------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software In this sequel, Duke Nukem, while being interviewed on TV about his best selling book "Why I'm So Great," is suddenly abducted by aliens. Duke's alien captor explains that Duke's brain will be drained of all his knowledge, which will be used to devise the ultimate attack against Earth. Duke has two choices: He can be turned into a mindless zombie by the EncephaloSucker, or 'kick-butt' like there is no tomorrow. Duke Nukem 3D ------------- Written by: 3D Realms Distributed by: Apogee Software The Duke saga continues, as aliens have landed in futuristic Los Angeles and humans find themselves atop the endangered species list. Duke has a wide range of weapons to use in this latest attempt to save mankind, such as, a fully automatic sidearm, a rocket launcher, remote controlled pipebombs, shrinker ray and laser tip bombs. Blow through walls, jetpack over buildings and fight underwater in Duke's most interactive battle yet. The game includes multi-player support. EGATrek ------- Written by: Nels Anderson A space combat game based on the earliest computer games. You are in command of the Lexington, as the Mongol Empire has declared war on the Union. The Vandal Empire has joined the hostilities in some area, but should be avoided if possible. Electro Man ----------- Written by: Xland Games Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Your starbase has been infiltrated by alien attackers. As Electro Man, you must journey through dozens of screens filled with exciting puzzles and run- jump-and-shoot action. The Shareware version has one level and the registered version has seven additional levels. Entombed -------- Written by: Adam Pedersen Distributed by: Impulse Software You play the role of an archaeologist trapped in an ancient tomb in this 3-D puzzle adventure for Windows. Alone you must navigate your way through deadly traps, intricate puzzles, and involved mazes as you try to escape from your harsh captor before it claims another victim. Epic Baseball ------------- Written by: MicroLeague Interactive Software Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Epic Baseball brings true baseball to life on your PC. Select and manage teams, choose from different stadiums, decide if you want the designated hitter rule in effect, and decide if you want to play an exhibition or league game. The dazzling animation gives a realistic simulation of America's pastime. Epic Pinball ------------ Written by: James Schmalz Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Epic Pinball brings the classic arcade game to your PC. The Shareware table is called "Super Android" and the registered tables are "Pots of Gold," Excalibur" and "Crash and Burn." Great graphics and sound effects bring the Android to life. Everest: Iceman's Apprentice ----------------------------- Written by: Steve Estvanik Distributed by: MVP Software Your goal in this Windows game is to plan and execute arduous climbs of the world's greatest peaks. Can you lead your expedition to great heights, or will you be overtaken by the numerous perils that befall the uninitiated climber? This program features professional photography of mountain scenes. Extreme Pinball --------------- Written by: Chad Faragher and Nick Oddson Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Extreme Pinball, an animated variation of the arcade classic, is produced by Digital Extremes. The Shareware version allows you to sample the first table in the series, Rock Fantasy. Registration brings three more tables, Urban Chaos, Monkey Mayhem and Medieval Knights. Facetrex -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Use your animated man to push faces located on a 12x8 grid onto their negative image located elsewhere on the board. Facetrex is a challenging game of pure strategy and logic. F. Godmom --------- Written by: John Blackwell Distributed by: Soggybread Software You play a fairy godmother on a mission to free fifty of your fellow fairy godmothers. Armed with a magic wand of transformation, you must solve the levels while avoiding killer craps and dangerous dimensional implosions. Flying Tigers ------------- Written by: Jay Kramer Distributed by: HomeBrew Software In the Shareware version of Flying Tigers, you are a fighter pilot back in 1942 World War II. It is your job to stop the Japanese "techno bosses" from transferring technology in their attempt to take over the world. The registered levels take place in 1972 and 2012. Flynn Sprint ------------ Written by: Vic Putz Distributed by: ImagiSOFT Flynn Sprint is an action puzzle game for Windows published by TicSoft and distributed by ImagiSOFT. The goal is to race Flynn through different mazes, collecting all the jewels and finding the exit in the shortest time possible. The sound card support adds interesting effects, including Flynn's gasping for breath during periods of keyboard inactivity. Funball ------- Written by: Jeffery Belt Distributed by: Impulse Software This is a strategy game where you move game balls around a scrolling playing field. Funball is like a Chinese checkers game for the 21st century. As you jump from base to base, you can make game balls bounce, merge, shatter, shrink, slide, teleport and explode. This game runs in either English, French, or German. God of Thunder -------------- Written by: CSE Games Distributed by: Impulse Software You are Thor, the God of Thunder, in this battle of 927 AD. Fight your way past dozens of puzzles and hundreds of enemies to reach the final showdown with the evil boss who is terrorizing innocent villagers. Goldhunt -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of Goldhunt is to gather all the pots of gold on each of the ten levels, however, few people will be able to reach the final level. Each level contains monsters to contend with, so watch out for the Red Devils and the Stationary Purple Floor Sensors. Hide behind blocks, or move them to block the villains, as you prospect for gold. The Greens ---------- Written by: San Misemer and Ken Foster Distributed by: Shadoware The Greens is a miniature golf game in 256 color graphics for Windows. There are challenging holes with common obstacles, such as water, and not so common obstacles, such as lava traps. This is not an easy game to beat, especially when you have to maneuver through the teleportation holes. Halloween Harry --------------- Written by: SubZero Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Earth is on the verge of a takeover by aliens intent on turning humans into mindless slave zombies. Halloween Harry is called to Space Station Liberty to prepare to penetrate the alien ship. Harry has a vast array of weapons at his disposal including, a flame thrower, photon cannon, guided missiles, grenades, micro nukes and the powerful Omega Bomb. Heartlight ---------- Written by: Xland Games Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Guide the little elf Percival through twenty levels in the Shareware version of Heartlight. This is a mind game featuring ingenious puzzles that are jam- packed with animation. Hero's Heart ------------ Written by: Everett Kaser Hero's Heart is a puzzle game requiring careful, logical thinking. Each time you move the Hero, all of the other objects on the play-field get a chance to move, some will, some will not. Your goal is to pick up all the hearts and reach the exit. Heroes: The Tantalizing Trio ----------------------------- Written by: Jeffrey Fullerton Distributed by: Safari Software Defeat Wild Hare and his band of villains by guiding three heroes with unique special powers. Help Rockettress, Gumwad and the squirrel through ten challenging levels in this action/adventure game. Hexxagon -------- Written by: Jason Blochowiak and Abraham Edlin Distributed by: Software Creations This animated strategy game is produced by Argo Games and distributed by Software Creations. Your task is to take over as much of the world as possible. While you move your pieces around the game board, it will take all your logic skills to defeat the evil Craniac. Highway Hunter -------------- Written by: Alexander Safonov Distributed by: Safari Software In Highway Hunter you guide your Multi-Attack Super Turbo Energy Ranger, MASTER for short, through endless roads of destruction and carnage. Fight hundreds of relentless foes in this frantic battle. Colorful graphics and sound card support enhance the action. Hocus Pocus ----------- Written by: Michael Voss Distributed by: Apogee Software Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. Survive, and Hocus becomes a full-fledged card carrying wizard. The other option is not so favorable. Home Run Derby -------------- Written by: Dan Hilton Distributed by: MVP Software Play against the likes of Hurt Thomas and Junior Griffin Jr is this home run hitting contest. Enjoy the digitized play-by-play of announcer Bob Yukon, as you select the baseball park of your preference, Wrigley Field, Fenway Park or Tiger Stadium. Can you hit the roof tops of the buildings outside of Wrigley Field? Home Stretch ------------ Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software Take a trip out to Winston Downs in this horse racing game for Windows. Home Stretch features very nice sound card support for one to four players. Read the past results before placing your win, place, show, exacta, or quinella wager. Multiple bets per race, different racing conditions and many other nice features. Hoosier City ------------ Written by: Keith Laverty Distributed by: MVP Software Explore dangerous underground caverns, such as the spooky Crypt of the Undead, as you try to save Hoosier City from the evil mutants. Hugo's House of Horrors ----------------------- Written by: David P. Gray Distributed by: Gray Design Associates An animated adventure which uses a combination of colorful animated graphics and text. Help Hugo rescue his sweetheart who is imprisoned somewhere inside a haunted house. There are two more Shareware episodes in the series, "Hugo II: Whodunit?" and "Hugo III: Jungle of Doom." Humbug ------ Written by: Graham Cluley A huge text based adventure game with a Christmas theme. You are sent to Grandad's for the holidays in this game with an excellent sense of humor. The Infernal Tome ----------------- Written by: Don Lemons Distributed by: MVP Software The Infernal Tome is a fantasy role-playing game of magic, mystery and monsters. A cataclysmic struggle is underway between two scientists and you direct a party of four on this perilous quest to bring about peace. You will be called upon to solve many puzzles to reclaim the lost Tome. Invasion of the Mutant Space Bats of Doom ----------------------------------------- Written by: Mike Pooler Distributed by: Pop Software The introductory screen tells you, "Your lousy assignment: To patrol deep space where nothing ever happens." But, you encounter wave after wave of horrible Mutant Space Bats, who are set on destroying Earth. Colorful animation and rapid play make this game reminiscent of the old Galaxian game. Isle Wars --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to conquer countries and continents in your attempt to rule the world of Isle Wars. The game is based on the classic board game of Risk, but with new features such as air moves, earthquakes, rebellions, floods, bonus cards and production centers. Jacaranda Jim ------------- Written by: Graham Cluley Why has Alan the Gribbley been hypnotized? Who taught Mavis the cow to tap dance? These are some of the mysteries of this text based adventure game where you try to escape from Ibberspleen IV. Jack Flash ---------- Written by: Christian Aschoff Distributed by: MVP Software This game is written by Germany's CAPS Software and distributed by MVP Software. You control the one and only Jack Flash, as he uses his "Succ-O- Matic" to try and stop Evil Eddie and his dastardly things from destroying the universe. Some of the things that have been brought to life include false teeth, shoes, fruit, light bulbs and pencils that lob bombs. The Shareware level is called "Industrial," followed by "Wilderness," "Ice" and "Space." Jazz Jackrabbit --------------- Written by: Arjan Brussee and Cliff Bleszinski Distributed by: Epic MegaGames The evil turtle emperor Devan Shell has rabbit-napped the bunny-babe princess Eva Earlong in this fast action game. Lead the speedy Jazz on a wild treasure hunt filled with perilous dangers. There are six episodes to the series, "Turtle Terror," "Ballistic Terror," Rabbit's Revenge," "Gene Machine," "The Chase Is On" and "The Final Clash." There is also a Christmas version of the game available. Jetpack ------- Written by: Adam Pedersen Distributed by: Impulse Software Fly around with your model L1069-E jetpack through treacherous dungeons collecting precious emerald gems. There are a variety of opponents to make this task more challenging. The program includes a level editor to create your own levels for Jetpack. There is also a Christmas version of the program where you are Santa Claus flying around collecting presents. Jill of the Jungle ------------------ Written by: Tim Sweeney Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Guide the beautiful Jill through sixteen challenging levels filled with deadly creatures and intriguing puzzles. Not only can she run and jump, but Jill can transform herself into other creatures such as birds, fish and frogs. The Shareware version is simply called "Jill of the Jungle." The next two parts of the trilogy are "Jill Goes Underground" and "Jill Saves the Prince." Jumpman Lives ------------- Written by: Dave Sharpless Distributed by: Apogee Software You jump your way through the Sagan Institute of Astronomy, on Saturn. Your goal is to keep the planet from exploding. This game is one of the earliest releases from Apogee Software and does not have the advanced graphics of the later games. Keno Master ----------- Written by: Paul DeJane Distributed by: King's Crown Software Keno Master is a very nice Windows game for keno, lotto and bingo fans. The on-line help explains the rules, and different bets, for the casino game of keno. Features include the ability to play way tickets and display the hit frequency of different numbers. Ken's Labyrinth --------------- Written by: Ken Silverman Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Aliens from the planet Zogar have kidnapped your dog Sparky in this hilarious quest to save the Earth. This 3D game feature all kinds of puzzles and creatures. The Shareware episode is "The Search for Sparky." Also available are "Sparky's Revenge" and "Find the Way Home." Kiloblaster: The Trilogy ------------------------- Written by: Allen Pilgrim Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Kiloblaster is a space shoot-em-up reminiscent of the classic game Galaxian. Each of the three volumes features 30 unique levels of wonderful graphics and sound effects. There is even a noise maker where you can hear all the unique sound effects simply by pressing a key. King Arthur's K.O.R.T. ---------------------- Written by: Brandon McMullen Distributed by: MVP Software This game puts you back in the Medieval times of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. You play a knight who must conquer Great Britain, territory by territory, but there are other knights attempting to accomplish the same objective. Can you become King Arthur's champion? Kroz Series ----------- Written by: Scott Miller Distributed by: Apogee Software This is the series which gave Apogee its start, winning a contest for the "Best Games in Shareware" back in 1989. There are seven games to this classic text based graphic series. Ladder Man ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Ladder Man is a mind-bending game of logic, planning and problem solving. There are thirty rooms filed with a maze of obstacles that you can use to create your own escape. Position balls, avoid water hazards, and elude fires as you use your ladder to climb up and out of a room. Lava Cap -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to control the flow of lava, by connecting a series of pipes, in this race against the clock. Lava Cap is a challenging game of logic. LineWars II ----------- Written by: Patrick Aalto Distributed by: Safari Software LineWars II is basically a 3-D space arcade game. Cruise through the Deneb star system, toasting pirate ships as you tackle the three missions in the Shareware version. the game also features modem and network play for up to eight players. Loader Larry ------------ Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Larry Lontrose is a part-time dock loader in the only factory in his hometown of Longview. By solving twenty mind bending puzzle rooms, you can help Larry move up the corporate ladder. Try to reach the door in each room, but TNT, boxes, balloons and other objects will make this task more difficult. Lucky Stars Video Slots ----------------------- Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software Lucky Stars Video Slots is a based on the casino video slot machine games and is written for Windows. The game features three bars, with three wheels each, for a total of eight different ways to win. There are also bonus spins, a "wild card" symbol and a progressive pool. Sound card support adds the sound of the coins being feed into the machine and the wheels clicking. Lugnut Math City ---------------- Written by: Paul T. Dawson Lugnut Math City is an educational game with ten levels of run, jump and shoot action. You move a robot around a maze, solving a variety of different addition, subtraction, division and multiple problems, in the attempt to advance to the next level. The program allows the designing of your own mazes. Magic Crayon ------------ Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Magic Crayon is an educational game for children who enjoy coloring books. Learn and experiment with colors, shapes, letters and numbers. Mah Jongg --------- Written by: Nels Anderson Mah Jongg solitaire is based on an ancient Chinese game whose origins date back some 3,000 years. The object of the game is to remove matching, interlocking tiles in an attempt to remove all tiles from the game grid. The program includes a tile maker, so you can create your own colorful tile sets for Mah Jongg. Major Stryker ------------- Written by: Alan H. Blum III, Gary Sirois and Robert Prince Distributed by: Apogee Software Major Harrison Stryker, a hero of World War III, is called into action when the evil Kretons invade Earth. Stryker must travel through a wormhole in space and attempt to destroy the Kretons home world headquarters. Pilot your space ship through dozens of scenarios, such as space stations, lava caves and alien cities. Marble Man ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Push marbles around the playing grid in an attempt to beat the computer in this animated strategy game. Mario!!! -------- Written by: Adam Howard Distributed by: Chaos Software This game is faithful rendition of the original Mario Brothers game. Run, jump, collect mushrooms and battle turtles in this colorful version. Math Rescue ----------- Written by: Karen Crowther Distributed by: Apogee Software Learn the four basic arithmetic functions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, in this educational game. The mean ol' Gruzzles have stolen all the world's numbers and it is your job to find them. Math Rescue is a fun and challenging game with great graphics. Medieval War ------------ Written by: Burnham Park Software Medieval War is a Windows strategy war game, loosely based on the classic board game of Risk. The game allows for up to six human, or computer, players to join in the battle to take over the world. Melgratta --------- Written by: Rob Sherwood Distributed by: Sherwood Forest Software In Melgratta, you roam around the magical land collecting bags of gold and other treasures. You will encounter fairies, elves, wizards and thieves along the way. Mice Maze --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Mice Maze is a puzzle game where your mission is to guide your animated little blue mouse around a maze of 36 rooms looking for your lost friend the red mouse. Look for cheese, keys, maps and secret passageways, but look out for cats on the prowl. Mice Men -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Try to push and pull columns of cheese blocks to get your mice to the other end of the maze before your computer opponent. Mice Men is an animated strategy logic game. Mice Moves ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Maneuver your funny animated mice to the other side of the board in a battle of strategy and logic. Make your mice move by using your referee mouse to push your players into strategic positions to block your opponent from reaching your side of the board. Can you outwit the dreaded red computer mice? Miner VGA --------- Written by: Harrell W. Stiles Distributed by: FrodoSoft This game is based on the old miner games where you dig around collecting precious minerals and gems. The object of Miner VGA is to amass enough money to "make a lady" out of brothel owner Miss Mimi. When you visit the town, there is a hospital in case you get injured, a store to buy equipment, a bank to save money and take out loans, and Miss Mimi's Place Saloon. Miner VGA was released as Public Domain. Monster Bash ------------ Written by: Frank Maddin Distributed by: Apogee Software You play young hero Johnny Dash in this game of scary action and haunting puzzles. Count Chuck has dog-napped your dalmatian puppy Tex, and you must travel to the Under World to rescue him. Can you survive this gruesome battle to save the Day World? Monuments of Mars ----------------- Written by: Todd Replogle Distributed by: Apogee Software Monuments of Mars is set in the near future as you explore a secret underground city on Mars. You have been chosen for a special mission to rescue missing astronauts. Volume one, "First Contact," has twenty challenging levels. "The Pyramid" and "The Fortress," offer new levels to conquer. Moraff's Dungeons of the Unforgiven ----------------------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare This dungeons and monsters game contains twenty-five levels of 3D imaging. Battle monsters ranging from groups of flying creatures to groups of female warriors, to water creatures who inhabit flooded sections of the dungeon. Flee from monster that drift down the corridors in boats. Moraff's Escapade ----------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Moraff's Escapade is an arcade game with ladders, bricks, diamonds and plenty of enemies. Pick up all the bricks and rearrange them as you play this mind- bending game of logic. Moraff's Monster Bridge ----------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare This distant relative of the Bridge card game so popular on Earth, is played frequently in the finer taverns of Moraff's World. You will play against devilishly clever monster, as you use your puny human brain to defeat them. Moraff's Monster Memory ----------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Monster Memory is similar to the card game of concentration. Instead of cards with numbers and suits, the game is played with tablets with matching pictures of monsters which inhabit Moraff's World. Moraff's Morejongg ------------------ Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Moraff's Morejongg is a colorful implementation of the Mah Jongg/Shanghai concept. Try to remove matching, interlocking tiles to solve the game. The program includes a tile set of the monsters of Moraff's World. Moraff's Pinball ---------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare A pinball machine game with five different flippers and plenty of "when lit" bonus items. The best part is that this table never tilts. Moraff's Stones --------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Stones is a barter-gambling game played in the finer taverns of Moraff's World. Many species congregate to play this game with playing pieces consisting of jewels and ivory. Moraff's Super Blast -------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare This game is a colorful takeoff on the classic games of Breakout and Arkanoid. The bricks have all kinds of special effects like moving, exploding and they eat balls. The game also allows up to seventeen simultaneous balls, and two players can play at the same time. Moraff's Super Entrap --------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Super Entrap is a colorful maze game requiring logic to solve. The objective is to reach the other end of the playing field without being caught by the enemy robots that roam the surface of the maze. Your enemies become more intelligent as the game progresses. Moraff's Ultra Blast -------------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare This Windows game is a variation of the traditional breakout game. This version has colorful animation, sound card support, a two player option and the ability to create your own screens. Moraff's World -------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare Fight many different types of monsters and cast over one hundred different spells in this game of monsters and dungeons. There are twenty-five level deep dungeons with brick walls, wooden doors and monsters with fangs and claws. Moraff's WorldNet ----------------- Written by: Steve Moraff Distributed by: MoraffWare WorldNet is a new gaming system of several different games for Windows. Moraff's Vorb is a multi-player board game in which you try to take over a bizarre board which looks like a spacecraft. Moraff's MoreTris is a multi- player tetris game. Moraff's Jiggler is a puzzle collection. MVP Backgammon -------------- Written by: Cane Garden Software Distributed by: MVP Software MVP Backgammon is a Windows version of the popular board game. The program explains how to play, has the history of backgammon and a beginner skill level. Nice graphics and sound card support add to the enjoyment of playing the game. MVP Bridge ---------- Written by: Steve Estvanik Distributed by: MVP Software This is a faithful rendition of the popular card game Bridge. Improve your skills in this game of colorful animation and sound effects. You can also learn how to play the game using the on-line help and hint option. Steve Estvanik has also written MVP Bridge for Windows. MVP Word Search for Windows --------------------------- Written by: Craig Kellogg Distributed by: MVP Software A Windows version of classic word puzzle where you attempt to find words in the word list in a diagram of letters. Words can be found in any direction, up, down, left, right or diagonally. Mystic Towers ------------- Written by: Animation FX Distributed by: Apogee Software Your evil ancestor, Baron Lazarus, built the Lazarine Towers and filled them with sinister monsters. As Baron Baldric, you are to keep the peace for all the common folk of the land. Use weapons and tactical spells, along with your somewhat magical Lazarine staff, to overcome the dark forces and make things right. Night Raid ---------- Written by: Argo Games Distributed by: Software Creations You are stuck in an anti-aircraft bunker with wave after wave of enemy paratroopers to worry about. Shoot down the paratroopers, planes and smart bombs to survive and advance to the next level. Violating the Geneva Convention has never been so much fun. Noisy Video Poker and Blackjack ------------------------------- Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software This Windows game is based on the casino video poker and blackjack machines. The sound card support adds all types of different noises to the game, such as, pig grunting, gun shots, or glass breaking when you lose a hand. Numlo ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Numlo is a twist on the classic game of Othello. Instead of one opponent, you now play against two. The grids also contain point values which are added to your score. Any Othello player will have to re-learn new strategies in this challenging and unique puzzle game. Oilcap ------ Written by: Soleau Software Distributed by: Soleau Software Oilcap pits you against the clock, as you try to contain the gushing oil by connecting a series of pipes to control the flow. Strategy is required to correctly place the oddly shaped links in order to keep the oil flowing as long as possible. One Must Fall 2097 ------------------ Written by: Bob Elam Distributed by: Epic MegaGames You control a massive robot in this one-on-one fighting game based on the theme of multinational corporations taking control of national governments. Can you put an end to the dominance of World Aeronautics and Robotics' (WAR) in the Japanamerica of the 2097? Earn cash and experience for every fight you win, but can you defeat the ultra-powerful boss robot. Try the Tournament Play for a real challenge. Overkill -------- Written by: Precision Software Publishing Distributed by: Epic MegaGames The object of Overkill is to destroy the mysterious alien forces which have infested various planets in a neighboring allied solar system. Edrax, a lightly defended industrial planet, was the first to be taken over by the aliens. Pick up fuel cells, smart bombs, shields and missiles in your attempt to destroy the invaders. There are three planets to save in the Shareware version. Paganitzu --------- Written by: Keith Schuler Distributed by: Apogee Software In Paganitzu you guide Alabama Smith into a vast Aztec pyramid. Inside you confront traps of increasing perplexity, and creatures you never dreamed of. This is a genuine adventure, it tests your mind more than your finger speed. In part one, "Romancing the Rose," Al discovers that the pyramid holds many dark secrets. "The Silver Dagger" and "Jewel of the Yucatan," reveal more ancient secrets. PC Jigsaw --------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software This game starts by drawing a puzzle on the screen and then it shuffles around the pieces. The object is to assemble the pieces to match the original puzzle shown on the screen. Pharaoh's Tomb -------------- Written by: George Broussard Distributed by: Apogee Software You'll guide Nevada Smith through a huge Egyptian pyramid riddled with ingenious puzzles and traps. The first volume is subtitled "Raiders of the Lost Tomb," followed by "Pharaoh's Curse," "Temple of Terror," and "Nevada's Revenge." Pickle Wars ----------- Written by: Karen Crowther Distributed by: MVP Software The peaceful planet of Arcadia is invaded by aliens who lokk something like giant pickles. Since these aliens are afraid of vegetables, all Arcadians are directed to arm themselves with veggies and defend the planet. Use your SaladShooter to repel these invading vegetables from space and keep Arcadia safe. Episode one of the Pickle War trilogy is "Invasion of the Pickle People." Picture Puzzle -------------- Written by: Dan Linton Distributed by: Software Creations Picture Puzzle loads a graphic picture puzzle file and then scrambles the picture, so you can put it back to together. This game has many nice features, including different levels of difficulty. Plix ---- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Plix is a mind-bending game of logic, planning and problem solving. The objective is to push and position patterned tiles onto their matching negative image at the bottom of the game board. Puffwort's Evil Scheme ---------------------- Written by: Stephen D. Groll Distributed by: Impact D. Publishing You attempt to thwart Puffwort's scheme to bring suffering to the people of Lungland in this anti-tobacco adventure game. The game is designed to teach children about deceptions in cigarette advertising and the dangers of tobacco use. Quato ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Quato is to push around lettered tiles on a 5x5 game grid to spell as many words as you can within the time limit. Your words are constantly being checked against a 80,000 word dictionary. Race the Nags ------------- Written by: Dick Olsen Race the Nags is a horse racing game for up to six players. Each race has six horses to wager on and each player selects the horse they want to bet on and specifies how much they want to bet on that race. You can bet on a horse to win, place or show. Radix: Into the Void --------------------- Written by: Dan Dufeu, Shahzad Malik and Jonathan Mavor Distributed by: Epic MegaGames In the 22nd century, the people of Earth have united to form a sovereign world government, the United Earth Space Alliance (USEA). However, aliens are threatening this peace. Unknown terrors await you in this 3D flying action game. You will encounter heavy resistance, as you try to navigate your small assault fighter down the alien infested tunnels of the Theta-2 base and deep into the massive alien ship. Radix: Into the Void has three episodes, each consisting of eight regular missions and a ninth secret mission. Raku Master ----------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Raku Master is to flip all the red tiles back to gray in as few moves as possible. You can flip either diagonally, or up and down, starting at any tile. Rampcube -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Catch falling multicolored blocked to form larger blocks. Rampcube is a challenging game of strategy. Rapid Response -------------- Written by: Keith Laverty and Jason Pellerin Distributed by: MVP Software In this tactical nuclear field combat simulation, you take on the role of a general. You command the yellow army and the computer controls the blue forces. Discover just how well your military cunning stacks up, as you keep in mind things like wind direction when using a nuclear weapon. Raptor ------ Written by: Cygnus Studios Distributed by: Apogee Software In the future, as a mercenary flying the super-tech Raptor, you'll be sent on interplanetary missions to knock off the top competitors of the MegaCorp. Discover secrets, find the bonuses and battle the boss ships that appear at the end of every wave. Battle against hordes of relentless enemies. Rescue Rover ------------ Distributed by: Gamer's Edge Solve intricate puzzles and concoct clever schemes to free your faithful dog Rover from the clutches of the robots that have dog-napped him. A whimsical game which challenges your I.Q. as well as your imagination. Real Deal --------- Written by: Craig Kellogg Distributed by: MVP Software This is a program for Windows 95, featuring ten popular card games. Play pinochle, hearts, spades, cribbage, euchre, whist, thirty-one, crazy eights, auction pitch, or oh heck. The Real Deal is published by Mindscape and distributed by MVP Software. Real Video Blackjack for Windows -------------------------------- Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software This Windows game is based on the casino video blackjack machines. Sound card supports adds all types of different sound enhancements to the program. Bets include insurance, splitting of pairs and double down. The program's on-line help explains the "Basic Strategy" for blackjack. Real Video Poker for Windows ---------------------------- Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software This Windows game is based on the casino video poker machines. Sound card supports adds all types of different sound enhancements to the program. Play Jacks or Better Poker in the Shareware version. Realms of Chaos --------------- Written by: Keith Schuler Distributed by: Apogee Software Realms of Chaos is a brilliantly animated fantasy action game with a twist, you have the option of playing as two different characters. At the press of key, switch between Endrick, the sword welding warrior, or Elandra, his fireball shooting sister. Collect coins, pearl necklaces, diamond rings, flasks, potions and chalices, as these heros for hire battle to save Mysteria. Redhook's Revenge ----------------- Written by: David Sanders, Russ Chancellor and Rober Allen Distributed by: ImagiSOFT Redhook's Revenge is a multi-player pirate adventure game. Answer historical questions, as you battle your way across the seven seas. Amass your fortune in the attempt to reach Buccaneer's Haven. Rings of the Magi ----------------- Written by: David Bollinger Distributed by: MVP Software In this brilliantly animated game, you must solve the puzzle of the Rings of the Magi. The mystics of Ac'Rained have crafted the rings to prevent the life force of their world from draining away. To harness the power of the rings, and master the art of Magi, you must remove the rings from the game board by matching the different colors. Rise of the Triad ----------------- Distributed by: Apogee Software You are a member of the HUNT, the top secret High-risk United Nations Taskforce, in the wonderfully animated 3D adventure. Your objective is to vanquish the evil cult forces that have invaded a small island in the Gulf of Santa Catalina. Use whatever force is necessary, but little do you know that your battle is only the beginning of the Dark War about to be waged. Digitized speech adds to the realism of the game. Road Hog -------- Written by: Teacy Software Distributed by: Homebrew Software Road Hog is an arcade style car racing game featuring three different tracks in the Shareware version. Race on a desert road in the "Heart of America," travel through a mountain storm in "Mystic Mountain Hop," or take on New York City during rush hour in "Crash them Cabs." The game features colorful animation and sound card support. Robix ----- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Robix is to get your colored blocks to the bottom of the game board by pushing entire rows either left or right. This is an addictive game of pure strategy. Robomaze II: The Lobby ----------------------- Written by: Keith Laverty Distributed by: MVP Software You are a freedom fighter battling your country's tyrannical dictator in this Shareware classic. A mad scientist has created robots, and other nasty things, in an attempt to secure the Lobby and counteract the plans of the resistance. Robomaze III: The Tower ------------------------ Written by: Keith Laverty Distributed by: MVP Software After destroying the mad scientist and his robots, you take the resistance movement to last massive structure controlled by the tyrannical dictator. This is the final episode of this classic Shareware series. Rock Man -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Rock Man is a strategy game where you collect all the rare moths flying around each of the 15 puzzling levels, then try to reach the red flag to exit the level. Use ropes, axes and ladders, while avoiding the dangerous lava rocks. Sand Storm ---------- Written by: David Johndrow Distributed by: MVP Software This game has a Gulf War theme. Use your Patriot and Tomahawk missiles to protect cities, towns, hospitals, barracks, water towers, radar facilities, airfields, oil refineries, and ships at sea from Scud missiles launched by a madman. Save Our Pizzas --------------- Written by: Philippe Mercier Distributed by: Copysoft With everybody eating a cheap look-a-like pizza made from old shoes and plastic vegetables, it is Skunny the Squirrel to the rescue. Travel back to ancient Rome to get the pizza recipe, which has been stolen by the evil Chief of Cadiz. Scubaman's Quest ---------------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Underwater action arcade game where you take the role of a Scubman. Your goal is to stay alive, collect rare marine creatures, recover lost treasures and artifacts, and then try to find the exit to the next level. Armed with your stungun try to survive shark attacks, killer whales, angry jelly-fish, mutant squids, giant turtles, hostile divers and mermaids. Sea School ---------- Written by: David Johndrow Distributed by: MVP Software Sea School is an educational game for children with digitized speech and wonderful graphics. This Shareware version teaches basic mathematics using waves, sea horses, penguins, ice fishing and sand. Sea School is a very entertaining program. Sea Run ------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Maneuver your ship through treacherous waters by rotating the wind direction arrows. There are whirlpools, whales, islands and other objects which will hamper your quest. Game includes educational boat facts. Second Guess ------------ Written by: Nels Anderson This program is based on a game that is known by various names, such as concentration solitaire and memory. Memory skills are tested, as you try to find the matching tiles on a grid. Second Guess has 72 different solitaire variations, including play against the computer and a multi-player option for two to four players. A tile editor is also included to create your own game tiles. Secret Agent ------------ Written by: Peder Jungck Distributed by: Apogee Software You're a top government agent and your mission is to parachute into the secret island fortress of the world's most feared terrorist organization. You will need to knock out the vast security system, bypass dozens of extreme traps, overcome hundreds of skilled guards and find the missing blue prints to win the game. This game has great puzzles which make it much more than a simple run, jump, and shoot contest. ShadowForce ----------- Written by: Patrick Maidorn Distributed by: MVP Software The end of civilization appears closer than ever before in this graphical adventure game set in the year 2110. You control the ShadowForce, an elite team of four enhanced humanoids, as you investigate the shutdown of a government genetic warfare facility known as Icarus. In the first episode, Rise of the Overlord, you discover the awful secret behind Icarus. Sherlock -------- Written by: Everett Kaser Sherlock is a game of logic and deduction. It is your task, based upon the information available in provided clues, to determine the locations of thirty- six blocks. Puzzles can be solved by using the clues to eliminate possibilities until the location of a specific block can be determined. Shih Dao -------- Distributed by: Software Creations Shih Dao is a game for Windows, which is based on a game played in ancient China. Call upon your deepest powers of intuition as you match beautifully rendered titles. Test your skills with those of the masters in this oriental mind game. Shooting Gallery ---------------- Written by: Nels Anderson Shooting Gallery offers seven rounds of colorful targets to fire at. There is a variation of the carnival shooting booth with birds and bottles, skeet shooting with clay pigeons, a quick draw round and a wild west shootout. Sir Addalot's "Mini" Math Adventure ----------------------------------- Written by: Connie Draheim Distributed by: Landmark Solutions This educational game is designed to sharpen the addition and subtraction skills of children. You guide a knight around the countryside, solving mathematic problems along the way, but watch out for the fire-breathing dragons. Skunny Kart ----------- Written by: Philippe Mercier Distributed by: Copysoft Skunny Kart is an animated auto racing game where you can challenge your friends on the same computer in a spilt-screen mode. Sound card support adds interesting sound effects as you avoid potholes, drive underwater, make jumps, or deal with ghosts on the race track. Race against the computer, or another player. Skunny in the Wild West ----------------------- Written by: Philippe Mercier Distributed by: Copysoft Skunny the squirrel travels back to the year 1909 and the American wild west. Armed with his trusty squirt gun, he takes on all the bad guys while trying to save his dad's sheep ranch. SkyRoads -------- Written by: BlueMoon Software Distributed by: Creative Dimensions In SkyRoads you drive a space vehicle, jumping from road segment to road segment in a brilliantly animated universe. The concept sounds easy, but there are tunnels, walls and buildings to watch out for. The different colored road segments indicate different surface types, such as burning, slippery, or sticky. There is also a Christmas version of the game. Snarf ----- Written by: Everett Kaser Snarf is an arcade style game of mazes, treasures, First-Aid stations, locks and keys, teleports, and of course those nasty, sneaky, sniveling Snarfs. The game includes a level editor so you can make your own levels for Snarf. Solar Winds ----------- Written by: James Schmalz Distributed by: Epic MegaGames In Solar Winds, you play the role of Jake Stone, bounty hunter. As you explore the galaxy on various missions, you will fend off hostile attackers to achieve your goals. A dark and mysterious plot develops as you progress through the game, which will not be fully revealed until you solve Solar Winds. The game has two unique episodes, "The Escape" and "Universe." Solitaire Suite --------------- Written by: Randy Rasa Solitaire Suite features seven different card games: Calculation, Concentration, Idiot's Delight, Midnight Oil, Monte Carlo, Osmosis and Royal Cotillion. On-line help gives the rules for each game prior to play. Solitile -------- Written by: Everett Kaser This is a game of solitaire played with tiles based on similar games, such as Shanghai, Gunshy and Mah Jongg. Try to remove all the interlocking tiles from the grid. Solitile includes a tile editor to create your own colorful tiles. Space Chase ----------- Written by: Randy Dryburgh Distributed by: Safari Software As Jason Storm, you have been handed the assignment of tracking down Evil Guy's Inc. and stop them from taking control of the planetary government. Watch out for the Slime Devil, SpaceKat, Denebian Lintball and the Lizard King, as you try to end the reign of terror. Episode I, City under Siege, is the Shareware version. Spear of Destiny ---------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Id Software Special commercial version of the Wolfenstein 3D saga, once again starring the Allies' most durable agent, B. J. Blazkowicz. There are twenty levels of amazing 3D graphics and realistic action. This game takes place before Wolfenstein 3D, as your mission is to recapture the powerful Spear of Destiny from the evil Hitler. Spider Run ---------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The objective of Spider Run is to keep your spider running across his web for as long as possible. Gain extra points for bonus strands and stray flies that get caught in the web. The game also has educational spider facts. Square Deluxe ------------- Written by: Adam Pedersen Distributed by: Impulse Software The next generation of puzzle games based on the classic game Tetris. This version has devastator bombs, missiles and hazardous chemicals. Try the game in the "chaotic extreme mode" for the full effect. Squarex ------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of this fast paced game is to surround all the gray squares on the game board by maneuvering your yellow cube around. Capture each square by traveling all four sides, but watch out for the killer orange cubes that pursue you around the board. Stardate 2140.2: Crusade in Space ---------------------------------- Written by: Glacier Edge Technology Distributed by: MVP Software The goal in Crusade is to conquer, or colonize, every planet in the galaxy. You are the Commander in this interstellar conflict game for Windows. Build up your fleets, plan and execute your strategy, and conquer the galaxy. Unless your enemies do so first. Starfire -------- Written by: Paul Turbett Distributed by: Silver Lightning Software Starfire is an all out space war against the evil and relentless Sloboids. Alien motherships are headed towards Earth with all types of bombs and bullets coming at you from all directions. There are enemy fighters, gun turrets and deadly heat seeking missiles to avoid. This is a fast action battle to save the planet. Star Hammer ----------- Written by: Paul Turbett Distributed by: Silver Lightning Software In Star Hammer, the battle against the evil race of Sloboids has been raging for 28 years. In the year 2268, you explore the vast emptiness of space in this mission-based combat game. Full-screen 16 direction scrolling and sound card support enhance your crusade to save mankind. Super Ball ---------- Written by: Raoul Said Super Ball is somewhat like the classic game of Breakout and very much like the more modern Arkanoid game. While you attempt to pick off the rows of bricks, there are falling objects to contend with, some are helpful and some are not. Super Fly --------- Written by: Nels Anderson The objective in Super Fly is to eliminate the insect invasion in your house. Use your fly swatter to swat the Super Fly and advance to the next level. It is not as easy as it sounds. Taxi Run -------- Written by: Doug and Larry Murk Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of this game is to pick-up and drop-off as many passengers as possible and return to the taxi stand at the end of your shift. Race against the clock, as keep your taxi on the move by rotating road sections with the click of your mouse. Teen Agent ---------- Distributed by: Union Logic Software Publishing You play the role of the teenage hero in this graphic adventure game. After being captured by two men in dark glasses and long coats, you try to recover stolen gold in this humorous adventure. Terminal Velocity ----------------- Written by: Mark Randel and Kyle Richards Distributed by: 3D Realms Take flight in this futuristic game based in the year 2704. ASFAR, the Alliance of Space Faring Alien Nations, has been at peace for the past seventy years, however, that peace has come to an end. Fly around a 3D terrain, taking out enemy bases and fighters, in this air combat game. Episode One is called "Tactical Strike," followed by "Heavy Fire" and "The Mad God." Thor's Hammer ------------- Written by: Escape Programming Distributed by: MVP Software The shadow of a great evil falls across the homeland in this graphical adventure game. The situation is grave, but you have various spells at your disposal to tackle a multitude of monsters. Cast spells including the fireball, heal casting, air blast, time stop and the powerful kablooie. Fight off bats, goblins, water spirits, thieves, zombies, giant worms, wizards and other unique foes. 3D Cribbage ----------- Written by: Mark R. Juneau 3D Cribbage is a faithful version of the old game played pegs and a deck of cards. The game includes detailed help on how cribbage is played. Three Point Basketball ---------------------- Written by: Dan Hilton Distributed by: MVP Software Wonderful simulation of the three point competition held annually at the NBA All-Star game. In this tournament you will battle stars like Jordy Michaels, Larry Fowl and Shackle O'Deal. The digitized speech of play-by-play announces Skip Smiley and Rick Vitality is an excellent enhancement to game play. Tile Match ---------- Written by: Nels Anderson Tile Match is based on a game that is known by various names such as concentration solitaire and memory. Find matching pairs of colorful tiles, as quickly as possible. The tiles are placed on the playing surface face down, so a good memory is essential. Too Many Geckos --------------- Distributed by: Anarchy Entertainment Were the Egyptian pyramids actually constructed by a highly intelligent tribe of small insect eating lizards called "geckos?" This game begins with the explosion of a pyramid or temple, which scatters pieces all around. You have to rebuild the destroyed structure to solve the puzzle. Traffic Department 2192 ----------------------- Written by: John Palett-Plowright Distributed by: Safari Software Guide Lt. Velasquez through the cities of Seche using your Hoverskid. There is a 50,000 word story to set the stage for this action game. Episode one is "Process of Elimination," episode two is "Cyborg Psychosis" and the final episode of the trilogy is "Ultimatum." Tribolo ------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software This is a three way Othello game, but each game board is different, and instead of one opponent there are two computer opponents. A game for beginners and experts alike. Trivia Shell ------------ Written by: Dan Linton and Jason Blochowiak Distributed by: Software Creations Trivia Shell is a collection of dozens of interactive trivia programs with a very nice interface, different skill levels and some humor as well. Play Trivia Shell and learn about different states, U.S. Presidents, television, movies, music, sports, science, wildlife, the bible, along with General Trivia and Kids Trivia. Challenging, educational and fun. Tubes ----- Written by: Colin Buckley and Chris Blackwell Distributed by: Impulse Software Enjoy wonderful graphics as you catch falling atoms in a test tube and put them into a large beaker. The goal is to keep the beaker as free of atoms as possible, which is accomplished by lining up three atoms of the same color. There are also Anti-Matter and Flashium atoms to help out along the way. Tyrain ------ Written by: Jason Emery Distributed by: Epic MegaGames You assume the role of Trent Hawkins, terraformation pilot, in this space shoot out. Choose from over 300 weapon combinations to build the most advanced combat vessel the universe will ever experience. The program features modem or network play, along with the option of playing the full game or the arcade version. The first episode in the trilogy is "Escape," followed by "Treachery" and "Mission: Suicide." Vinyl Goddess from Mars ----------------------- Written by: Mark Lewis and Jason Struck Distributed by: Union Logic Software In Vinyl Goddess from Mars, you guide the lovely goddess after her ship crashes on an alien world in the year 200 billion. Help her collect all her belongings and repair her ship, as she battles strange plants and other foes. The first episode in this trilogy is called "Forests of Old," followed by "Caverns of Chaos" and "The Return." VGA Concentration ----------------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Build your memory skills and challenge your mind in this card matching game based on the classic game of Concentration. Different skill levels makes the game a challenge for all ages. VGA Jigsaw ---------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software This game starts by drawing a colorful VGA picture on the screen and then it shuffles around the picture. The object is to assemble the pieces to match the original picture shown on the screen. VGA Sharks ---------- Written by: Bill Dedes Distributed by: Alive Software Underwater action arcade game where you take the role of a Scubman. Collect and study rare marine creatures from the bottom of the sea, while avoiding deadly white sharks, killer jelly-fish and ray-bats. Use your stungun, or retreat to the Electrostatic cage for safety. Ultimate Baccarat ----------------- Written by: Terry C. Hastings Distributed by: Accidental Software Ultimate Baccarat includes a comprehensive on-line tutor to explain this very misunderstood casino card game. Options include the ability to display game statistics and the results of past hands. Enjoy the sometimes hilarious comments of your computer opponents in this refreshing version of this casino game. Ultimate Blackjack ------------------ Written by: Terry C. Hastings Distributed by: Accidental Software Ultimate Blackjack is a full-featured program based on the popular casino card game of twenty-one. There is a tutor option which explains the basic strategy on a single screen. The program also has the option of displaying the current count on screen, a cards dealt face up option and the ability to track results using the statistics feature. The animated players add to the overall enjoyment of the game. Ultimate Craps -------------- Written by: Terry C. Hastings Distributed by: Accidental Software This program is an interactive simulation of the casino dice game of craps. The on-line help explains how to play the game and information on any bet can be displayed by hitting the H key. Almost all bets are implemented including the back line "odds" bets. Features include a statistics option, a history of the numbers rolled and a history for the dollars wagered. The sometimes snide comments of the animated players add to the enjoyment of the game. Ultimate Gin ------------ Written by: Terry C. Hastings Distributed by: Accidental Software This program features the standard version of Gin, along with two variations of Oklahoma Gin. The on-line help explains the rules, along with the option of Hollywood scoring. Enjoy the sometimes hilarious comments of your notorious computer opponent in this delightful version of the classic card game. Ultimate Poker -------------- Written by: Terry C. Hastings Distributed by: Accidental Software Play five card, or seven card, stud in the Shareware version of this poker adaptation. On-screen displays track the history of each player in the game and a statistics option shows detailed information on the frequency of a particular hand winning the pot. A point and click interface, along with seeing the sometimes hilarious comments of your fellow players, make this a nice rendition of the popular card game. Ultimate Roulette ----------------- Written by: Terry C. Hastings Distributed by: Accidental Software Ultimate Roulette is a faithful rendition of the casino game. The program gives the player the option of using either the American wheel, with both the 0 and 00, or the European wheel, with just the 0. All the various bets are implemented and the on-line help explains each one. There is an option to run a simulation, with or without bets, for up to 30,000 spins. Ultimate Solitaire Collection for Windows ----------------------------------------- Written by: Mike Comish Distributed by: Ultimate Software The Shareware version of this program features three popular solitaire card games, Klondike, Monte Carlo and Four Seasons. The registered version adds six additional games. The on-line help includes rules of the games, strategy and the odds of winning. Virus: The Game ---------------- Written by: DynoTech Software You are the virus in this puzzle-arcade game for Windows. Run recklessly about the surface of a hard drive and collect bytes, but look out for the anti-virus disk. Wacky Wheels ------------ Written by: Beavis Soft Distributed by: Apogee Software High speed auto racing game featuring a two player spilt screen mode, modem or network play, as well as individual play. Enjoy colorful animation as you race cartoon type characters around five different tracks in the Shareware version. Wall Pipe --------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software Wall Pipe pits you against the clock as you try to keep the water flowing from the well, by creating a series of pipe links to control its flow. Strategy is required to correctly place pipes in order to keep the water flowing. Fill up sinks, tubs and other objects for extra points. Wall $treet Raider ------------------ Written by: Michael D. Jenkins Distributed by: Ronin Software Wall $treet Raider is a text based game of corporate wars. Play against another player, or the computer, as you try to amass your fortune. The game has a constantly moving stock ticker and all the wheelings and dealings of the business world. Wari ---- Distributed by: ImagiSOFT Also know as Mancala and Ourri, Wari is "The Ancient Game of Africa." The program includes a tutorial to teach this challenging game, just as variations have been used to teach tribal chiefs and Egyptian pharaohs leadership skills. Wibbles III ----------- Written by: Christoph Schneiders Distributed by: D'India Software Wibbles III is a two player caterpillar game where you try to chomp your friend. The game features very intense graphics. Wolfenstein 3D -------------- Written by: Id Software Distributed by: Apogee Software Wolfenstein 3D was a technological breakthrough. As an escaped prisoner in a German war camp, you will move smoothly through a realistic 3D world full of amazing detail and animation. This is a high action strategy game with intelligently moving opponents. Use your machine gun to mow down a line of enemies, or sneak up on a guard with your knife so you don't alert the other guards. There are two separate Wolfenstein trilogies beginning with "Escape from Wolfenstein." Winner of "Editor's Choice" from Shareware Magazine. Wordle ------ Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software The object of Wordle is to spell as many words as possible from a grid of twenty-five random letters. There are many ways to play, either with variable time limits or number of words spelled. Wordle has a dictionary of over 80,000 words. Word Max -------- Written by: William Soleau Distributed by: Soleau Software A word logic game where you try to spell as many words as you can using letters from a master word. Your entries are checked against a dictionary of over 80,000 words. Very well done and very addicting. Word Puzzles ------------ Written by: Villa Crespo Software Distributed by: MVP Software A graphical potpourri of word games including Crosswords, Cryptograms, Double Crosses, Quote Boxes and Word Scrambles. The Shareware version of Word Puzzles, a program presented by Game Magazine, has twenty puzzles. Word Rescue ----------- Written by: Karen Crowther Distributed by: Apogee Software Apogee's first educational game teaches spelling, logic, word meanings and reading, but it is as compelling to play as their other games. Word Rescue is an adventure for kids who want to rescue all the stolen words from the mean ol' Gruzzles. Benny Bookworm needs your help to stop the Gruzzles. Even "grown ups" will like Word Rescue. World Empire ------------ Written by: Casey Butler Distributed by: Viable Software Alternatives In this game based on the classic board game of risk, you assume the role of the heroic leader of the world's populist movement. You attempt to conquer the entire planet and institute a worldwide government under the auspices of your beloved ideology. Battle the militarist General Chip Silicon in the Shareware version. Xargon 1: Beyond Reality ------------------------- Written by: Allen Pilgrim Distributed by: Epic MegaGames You have discovered an ancient civilization deep in the jungles of Madagascar in the first episode of the Xargon trilogy. Transported through time, you control the hero Malvineous as you explore the magical, mystical world of Xargon. Zeek the Geek ------------- Written by: Paul A. Smith Distributed by: Sidewalk Software In this Windows game you maneuver Zeek, a typical Geek from a small planet on the far side of the solar system, around the game board. Watch out for the Geek eating tulips, while attempting to reach the mushrooms at the end of each level. Geeks have extremely high IQ's, but they lack common sense, so it is up to you solve the puzzling levels. Zone 66 ------- Written by: Renaissance Development Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Pilot your fighter jet around a huge play-field leaving craters and devastated earth in your wake. It is up to you alone to unravel the plot and hold back the enemy attackers. Inflict massive damages on the enemy bunkers, artillery and industrial sites. Great graphics make this game of mayhem and destruction one of the best air combat games around. ZZT --- Written by: Tim Sweeney Distributed by: Epic MegaGames Explore the town, battling monsters and solving puzzles, in this early text-based arcade classic. 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