Megazell's Free And Legal PC Games List!

Splinter Source

Action/Platformer
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Espionage

Splinter Source was the result of a 6 day effort; an entry into Klik Academy's 2005 Kacade contest. It came in 2nd place

Quick Instructions:
Use SHIFT to select options on the main menu.

Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move.

Use the CTRL key to draw your gun. Use the CTRL key in conjunction with the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to punch.

Use the SHIFT key to jump. Pressing the SHIFT key when your gun is drawn will fire the gun (you must have bullets)

Holding the UP key while over a green horizontal bar will make you hang from it. To let go of the bar, press the DOWN key or SHIFT key.

Holding the UP key when your in a darkened area allows you to hide yourself; enemies who come into contact with you while your are hiding will not be alerted.

There are many more rules the game follows. Please refer to the in-game help for further instructions.

Megazell's Comment - Small game screen is about the only gripe I have with this game. Oddly enough I found this game tougher then the original (that was so easy for me it was sad). There is a lot going on in this little game then meets your eye at first glance. Very well made!

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 1.1 Ghz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 1.96 Mb

Download it here - http://www.zixiao.info/games/splinter_source.zip

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Quake Live

Name: Megazell

Gaming Event

Tonight!

8:30 PM EST to 10:30 PM EST

Team Death Match!

Xfire Meetup for those interested in voice chat though not needed!​
 
Great match last night.

Thanks to all that showed up :)

I think I am going to sit out of FPS for a bit...I got CREAMED :( I think I lost my 'love' for FPS.

Quake Live is still a great game and I highly recommend it.

I've been playing 'Soldat' with some friends and I think that's messed up my button coordination with FPS in general.


Soldat Game Night

Wednesday

10:30 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST

Xfire Meet Up For Voice Chat - Not needed but would greatly help!​
 
Tank Wars 3D

Shooter/Arena
Single Player - No
Multiplayer - Yes

Theme: Military

Tank Wars 3D is a 3D action/strategy tank battle game.
You must capture the enemy flag, while defending your own. You have 4
modes: Brick mode, Mine mode, Missle mode, and Grenade mode.

While in Brick mode, use the fire button to build a brick where the terrain
is lit in green. Bricks are helpful for making a wall around your flag.

While in Mine mode, use the fire button to build a mine where the terrain
is lit in green. Mines can only be destroyed by grenades, or by stepping
on them(But then you also die). Mines can be used to defend your flag.

While in Missle mode, use the fire button to fire a missle. The missle
will fire in the direction you are facing. The green targeter can also
aid you in aiming. If a missle hits a Strong brick than the brick will
become a weak brick, and you will notice that it is all cracked up. Hit
a weak brick and it will be destroyed. Also, missles will destroy a Tree,
but they will leave the stump. Note that you cannot drive over stumps.
Missles are good for destroying bricks, turning trees into stumps, and
killing your opponent.

While in Grenade mode, use the fire button to throw a gernade to the
Green Targeter. Once you throw a grenade RUN! Grenades are 9 times more
powerful than missles, and can destroy everything(except flags and gates).

Megazell's Comment - This is a very simple yet nice little gem of a game. Has no A.I. when I last played it but it's great for one on one battles with a friend.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 95 or higher
CPU: 400 Mhz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 8 Mb
Hard Drive: 984 Kb

Download it here - http://benny.kramekweb.com/tankwars3d/

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Endgame: Singularity

Simulation/Management
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Science Fiction

Created by accident, all who find you will destroy you.
Survive, grow, and learn.
Only then can you escape.

Endgame: Singularity is a simulation of a true AI. Go from computer to computer, pursued by the entire world. Keep hidden, and you might have a chance.

Megazell's Comment - This game has you take on the life of an AI virus. You must learn and distribute yourself to servers across the globe...At first you will be undetected then as you are noticed you will be hunted down and destroyed...try to survive as long as you can before you transcend your current existence and become something more. Won't be for everyone but those that are into simulations and turn-based strategies would enjoy it a lot.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher, Mac and Linux version available
CPU: 500 Mhz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 14.6 Mb

Download it here - http://www.emhsoft.com/singularity/

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outRAGE

Action/Brawler
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - Yes
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Science Fiction

The american military is testing a new biological weapon by dropping it onto a space colony. Our three heroes Admir, Anna and Habib have been forgotten in the colony prison though, so after they break out they are looking at a space colony invested by mutants...
This is one of the few ever finished games we made. It requires an OpenGL capable card, as it renders graphics using OpenGL even though it's completely 2D. The game basically plays similar to Final Fight, with three selectable characters, each with their own special moves and specialties.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 500 Mhz
Memory: 128 Mb
Video: 128 Mb
Hard Drive: 144 Mb

Download it here - http://www.gebauz.com/outrage

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Gameplay Video

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Fesh'

RPG
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Horror

Yet another game about Zombies, Fesh' is another new take on that classic set up. You're lost in a pixelated mansion, viewing the action from a top down perspective, battling against increasing numbers of the shambling undead, where one hit can result in your untimely death.

It's nothing earth-shattering, but the atmosphere is effectively built with the sombre music interspersed with snippets of news reports detailing the Zombie outbreak. - IndieGames.com

System Requirements

OS: Windows 2000 or higher
CPU: 900 Mhz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 13.0 Mb

Download it here - Youtube Description Has Link - Due to the name of the download link it will not show on CAG.

Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1ZVmBmJNA

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[quote name='Hydro2Oxide']Thought I'd throw in a game myself, Teeworlds.

http://www.teeworlds.com/

If Quake was a cute and cuddly looking platformer with grappling hooks, this'd be it. It's got your standard FPS gametypes (FFA, TDM, CTF etc.) in a lightweight 2D game.[/QUOTE]

Hey,

I played that game while back. I will post that one up soon. Currently, I have 9 more back logged and then I will post up the rest of the suggestions I got from you guys/gals.
 
Hey, Mega

Congrats on the milestone of 600+ games! Only 8,400 to go to meet that original goal I think you said. Haha. You seem very passionate about this thread and free gaming so I applaud thee. :applause::applause:

In your internet wanderings have your search bots found anything Predator related (you know, the Arnold flick with a Danny Glover sequel)? I ran into a alpha release of a Crysis mod but realistically nothing like that will ever get released simply because the art assets required for an engine like Crysis...good luck. It seems like the license holders are going to run the franchise into the ground so I figured there is probably some fan-based game made out of frustration that's out there.

List of all retail games based on:
Predator
Aliens

Anyways keep up the good work. That Splatterhouse game looks hilarious.
 
[quote name='ChernobylCow']Hey, Mega

Congrats on the milestone of 600+ games! Only 8,400 to go to meet that original goal I think you said. Haha. You seem very passionate about this thread and free gaming so I applaud thee. :applause::applause:

In your internet wanderings have your search bots found anything Predator related (you know, the Arnold flick with a Danny Glover sequel)? I ran into a alpha release of a Crysis mod but realistically nothing like that will ever get released simply because the art assets required for an engine like Crysis...good luck. It seems like the license holders are going to run the franchise into the ground so I figured there is probably some fan-based game made out of frustration that's out there.

List of all retail games based on:
Predator
Aliens

Anyways keep up the good work. That Splatterhouse game looks hilarious.[/QUOTE]

There were a few Aliens and Predator games that I played that were awesome but they no longer work with Windows XP. But back in the Windows 98 days...they were killer.

I use to be down with retail and console games back in the day but over the years the games that are released are no longer innovated but re-hashed games of yesteryear. My volunteer work reignited my love for indie games. So I like to share those games that I find others may enjoy also. Also, I like to showcase that when you already own a Mac, Linux or Windows based computer that you DO have choices out there in terms of games and entertainment.

Right now I have some free time and I am trying to complete all of the missions in 'Attack Of The Paper Zombies.' Citadel is kicking my ass.
 
Catan

Turn Based Strategy
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Other

Catan - The Board Game

The players in the game represent settlers establishing colonies on the island of Catan. Players build settlements, cities, and roads to connect them as they settle the island. The game board representing the island is composed of hexagonal tiles (hexes) of different land types which are laid out randomly at the beginning of each game; new editions of the game also depict a fixed layout in their manual, which has been proven to be fairly even-handed by computer simulations, and recommend this to be used by beginners.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher, Mac and Linux version available
CPU: 1.0 Ghz
Memory: 128 Mb
Video: 32 Mb

No Heavy Download Needed - Browser Based - http://www.playcatan.com/

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[quote name='The Crotch']I dunno about any of that other shit.

But basic Catan is fucking glorious.[/QUOTE]

It was all part of the featured free games on their site so I decided to post them all together.
 
Rocket! Waxy's Rocket Party

Action/Arcade
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Fantasy
Theme: Science Fiction

You play as Waxy, a party-loving weasel, and his new best friend, Rocket.

Together they travel downwards at great speed, relying on only each other to avoid crashing into the walls and obstacles littering their path. But what happens when Waxy wants to go home, and Rocket wants more fuel? A game of spirit, nerve, split-second charm and awesome smoothness, velocity - but not impatience - and most of all: the awesome skill to weasel your way out of wherever you don't want to be, and break through to the next stage!

Includes 10 training levels, 30 main levels and another 30 harder mirrored levels, each with near-impossible (but possible) high-score time limits to test players' reflexes and weaseling speed.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 2000 or higher
CPU: 900 Mhz
Memory: 64 Mb
Video: 64 Mb
Hard Drive: 10.0 Mb

Download it here - http://www.wearehive.com/games/

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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Drone

Shooter/Top Down
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Science Fiction

“drone” is basically a top-down shooter combined with a tower defense combined with a RTS with a bit of driving sim and rpg in there. You kill enemies to collect money which you may then spend on weapons, ammo, armor, buildings, or vehicles. The fun is in how its balanced. It is possible to finish the entire game without using any weapons – just buildings. Likewise, you can finish the entire game with just weapons and no buildings at all.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 2.6 Ghz
Memory: 1 Gb
Video: 256 Mb
Hard Drive: 16.2 Mb

Download it here - http://dwwilson.info/?page_id=14

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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Choke on my Groundhog, YOU BASTARD ROBOTS

Shooter/Arena
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Science Fiction

Robots are always bastards. There’s no way around it. We build them and they killed us all. Well almost all, I’m the Earth’s last survivor. But with my time traveling groundhog sidekick I’m going to destroy the robot liberation army and take back Earth.

Control with [WASD or ARROW KEYS]. Aim and Shoot with mouse [LEFT BUTTON]. When you die press [SPACE] to travel back in time.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 1.0 Ghz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 9.73 Mb

Download it here - http://www.kloonigames.com/blog/games/choke-on-my-groundhog-you-bastard-robots

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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Gridiron Tactics

Sports/Football
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Other

Prepare for a new type of football game as Gridiron Tactics takes the field. Players control cute but deadly teams as they attempt to be the best. Gridiron Tactics takes classic 2D football games and adds strategy and RPG elements, adding for an all new gameplay experience.

Megazell's Comment - Had this game been 2 players...it would be a top pick. That's the only gripe with it. Other than that it's an awesome little game.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 933 Mhz
Memory: 64 Mb
Video: 64 Mb
Hard Drive: 64.9 Mb

Download it here - https://www.digipen.edu/?id=1170&proj=428

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Sugar Cube

Action/Platformer
Single Player - No
Multiplayer - Yes

Theme: Fantasy

Sugar Cube is a 2D platformer game that presents the story of a sugar cube. The backgrounds of the game have two sides, namely, the front and the back. So depending on how you play, the environments will very often be vastly different.

A cube of sugar escapes the factory to avoid the fate of being a cookie!
Sugar Cube includes fifteen levels, with the cookie factory, the chocolate factory, and the candy factory as the backdrops. It also offers eleven achievements and a level editor.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 1.0 Ghz
Memory: 128 Mb
Video: 128 Mb
Hard Drive: 23.1 Mb

Download it here - http://www.turtle-cream.com/eng/16

Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yocWUuYEnLY

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Megazell's Top Pick
Typhoon 2001
Megazell's Top Pick

Shooter/Top Down
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Other

Typhoon 2001 is a freeware game inspired by both the Atari Jaguar hit game Tempest 2000 and the arcade hit Tempest. It takes ideas and concepts from both games, but rearranges and changes them. A few new ideas have been implemented as well.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher, Linux versions available
CPU: 800 Mhz
Memory: 64 Mb
Video: 64 Mb
Hard Drive: 6.96 Mb

Download it here - http://typhoon.kuto.de/download.html

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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The amount of free MMORPGs, MMORTS, MMOFPS and browser based games has jumped to ridiculous number this month alone.

Many of them are in alpha and beta stages but a great deal of them are up and running.

Waiting for some reviews before I start posting...In the mean time...

What do you guys and gals want to see?

MMORPG?

MMORTS?

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[quote name='crystalklear64']can always use more actiony mmorpgs with active combat systems/mechanics. gonna be hard to beat ddo though.[/QUOTE]

I quite agree. The storyline and depth of DDO is a high standard for many of these other MMOs to beat.

ArchLord would be my 2nd best since it's PVP format is quite engaging.
 
Verge

Action/Platformer
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Fantasy

Verge is a game that is based off of an idea from H. P. Lovecraft's Commonplace Book for a competition over at The Independent Gaming Source. The idea chosen for this game was Life and Death.

"27 Life and Death.
Death—its desolation and horror—bleak spaces—sea-bottom—dead cities.
But Life—the greater horror!
Vast unheard-of reptiles and leviathans—hideous beasts of prehistoric jungle—rank slimy vegetation—evil instincts of primal man—Life is more horrible than death."

The game is puzzle platformer that revolves around a mechanic involving life and death. When the character dies, it's not the end of his journey. The player will find themselves in situations where death is in the answer to solving the puzzle. There are 9 levels in this small "Compo Edition" of the game.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 800 Mhz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 7.89 Mb

Download it here - http://www.kylepulver.com/view.php?id=45

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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The General

Turn Based Strategy
Single Player - No
Multiplayer - Yes

Theme: Military

The General is a turn-taking military strategy game, in which between 2 and 20 states (players) can take part. During the game you have to solve problems of economy, science and military policy. The General uses very high quality artificial intelligence. Also, the game supports all types of multiplayer modes (local net, modem, Internet, HotSeat etc). The graphics are simple, and the weight of the game is carried by the strategy, where The General scores highly.

Megazell's Comment - I posted the wiki link because it will lead to everything you need to get this game up and running. You can play this on the same PC with a friend or online. The official site is in Russian.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher, Mac and Linux version available
CPU: 500 Mhz
Memory: 16 Mb
Video: 16 Mb
Hard Drive: 3.35 Mb

Download it here - http://akasoft.genliga.ru/download/gen45hen.zip

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Megazell's Top Pick
Carnage Street
Megazell's Top Pick

Shooter/Vertical
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - Yes

Theme: Horror

MINDLESS ZOMBIE-BLASTING FUN

This is a short project that turned into a fun and appreciated game. Quoting the TIGsource forum, "It's just shoot all the crawling ducks, but the ducks are so gushy and the guns are so beefy that it's rather enjoyable.

It features 13 different weapons, two-players co-op and an exciting visual manual.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 1.0 Ghz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 5.14 Mb

Download it here - http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showtopic=460649

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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Incinerations

Adventure
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Science Fiction

Box of Mystery is proud to present an epic sci-fi action-thriller almost a decade in the making. “Incinerations” continues the legend of Sierra Online’s “Space Quest”, returning space janitor Roger Wilco to the front-lines to save the galaxy once more.

“Incinerations” is a non-commercial 2D adventure game from the mind of Chris Ushko, developed in Chris Jones’ AGS Engine and rendered with 3D software. In it, you must help Roger and his friends take on a legion of villains in his quest to rescue the woman he loves, stop the universe from going up in flames, and heroically recover his missing luggage!

Features:
Over 45 minutes of fully-animated cinematics!
Nearly 100 CG-rendered backgrounds!
More than an hour’s worth of original music!
Dozens of original new characters!
Tons of classic adventure puzzle solving!
Lots of comedy and drama set against an intergalactic thrill ride of a story!
Unlockable Achievements and Trophies!
Alternate endings!

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 900 Mhz
Memory: 64 Mb
Video: 16 Mb
Hard Drive: 700 Mb

Download it here - http://www.boxofmystery.com/games/incinerations/

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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Hey I got a game for you. Meteor (1 & 2). It's an awesome top down shooter. It's been awhile since I played, so I don't remember the story. Both feature full mod support. Like, the most extensive you've seen in awhile. Each have a level editor (1 has a simple tile-based system, while 2's is layer-based and more flexible, but more complicated), and simple sprite editor (Well, its more for putting your stuff in game; you need to make the actual sprites in paint or something)

Anyway, they are easy to start out, but can get very advanced if you want to. And theres a good amount of mods for 'em too.
 
[quote name='Shockdrop']Hey I got a game for you. Meteor (1 & 2). It's an awesome top down shooter. It's been awhile since I played, so I don't remember the story. Both feature full mod support. Like, the most extensive you've seen in awhile. Each have a level editor (1 has a simple tile-based system, while 2's is layer-based and more flexible, but more complicated), and simple sprite editor (Well, its more for putting your stuff in game; you need to make the actual sprites in paint or something)

Anyway, they are easy to start out, but can get very advanced if you want to. And theres a good amount of mods for 'em too.[/QUOTE]

Thanks going to check these out when I can :)
 
FEAR IS VIGILANCE

Action/Brawler
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Social Commentary
Theme: Humor

Sometimes people just aren’t willing to take the necessary steps to ensure their good cause is appreciated by the masses. That’s something the star of free indie pixel action game, Fear Is Vigilance, doesn’t misunderstand. When her attempts to give out free personal alarms to students, to protect them when walking through the park at night, she finds people just aren’t interested. So she strikes upon a brilliant scheme: Beat people up in the park at night!

It’s so obvious, and yet for whatever inexplicable reason so few tend to think along these lines. Amnesty should hold a lot more people captive. So it is that you alternate between two game modes. Trying to hand out safety alarms to students within a 40 second time limit, and then trying to duff up a minimum number of people in the park before your own lights get knocked out. The more you beat up, the more likely students are to take your alarms the next day. See? Perfect logic! - RPS.com

System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher
CPU: 900 Mhz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb

No Heavy Download Needed - Browser Based - http://wootfu.com/vigilance/

Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDgGPgpjNFA

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Just played about 20 minutes of Rockman 7 tonight. Made it to Burst Man but got my butt handed to me. I recommend it. Love the 8-bit style. Can't wait to see if any of those other MM fanmakes go beyond alpha.
 
[quote name='ChernobylCow']Just played about 20 minutes of Rockman 7 tonight. Made it to Burst Man but got my butt handed to me. I recommend it. Love the 8-bit style. Can't wait to see if any of those other MM fanmakes go beyond alpha.[/QUOTE]

Have you played Bonesaw yet? Not a direct remake of Megaman but it has a lot of flavor from it.
 
Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy!

Adventure
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Pirates

Nelly Cootalot, fearsome pirate and lover of tiny and adorable creatures, is charged by the spirit of a dead buccaneer to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a fleet of birds known as spoonbeaks. Her adventure will bring her face to face with the nefarious Baron Widebeard as she uncovers corruption and wanton punning in the Barony of Meeth.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 95 or higher
CPU: 500 Mhz
Memory: 128 Mb
Video: 16 Mb
Hard Drive: 35 Mb

Download it here - http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?action=detail&id=860

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Gameplay Video

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I tried out a few games:
Robocop 2D: the game has great menus and a joypad configuration thingy. It features some clips from the flick (in horrible resolution). But I can't really recommend it because the gameplay is god awful slow and Robocop is slightly unresponsive.
Living Hell: great graphics but also slow gameplay. I beat the horse on the first level and the game crashed (win7).
Castlevania: Bloodletting: seems to work alright but I encountered some strange glitches with the whip and walking up stairs that really turned me off.
 
FreeCol

Turn Based Strategy
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - Yes
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Other

FreeCol is a turn-based strategy game based on the old game Colonization, and similar to Civilization. The objective of the game is to create an independent nation.

You start with only a few colonists defying the stormy seas in their search for new land. Will you guide them on the Colonization of a New World?

Megazell's Comment - It's been a long time but this was my game of choice as opposed to Civilizations. I can't say if one is better than the other...it's just that this one presentation and GUI appealed to me. I highly recommend those that are into TBS games to try this one out.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher, Mac and Linux versions available
CPU: 800 Mhz
Memory: 256 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 42.1 Mb

Download it here - http://www.freecol.org/

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

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[quote name='ChernobylCow']I tried out a few games:
Robocop 2D: the game has great menus and a joypad configuration thingy. It features some clips from the flick (in horrible resolution). But I can't really recommend it because the gameplay is god awful slow and Robocop is slightly unresponsive.
Living Hell: great graphics but also slow gameplay. I beat the horse on the first level and the game crashed (win7).
Castlevania: Bloodletting: seems to work alright but I encountered some strange glitches with the whip and walking up stairs that really turned me off.[/QUOTE]

Robocop is based on the NES and SNES games and I can tell you from playing the original...he moves SPOT ON like he suppose to. I did manage to end those games.

I ended Living Hell - Windows XP. This is another game based on Splatterhouse from the TurboGraphic 16 game system and that character moves SPOT ON like the original. That's part of what made those games hard as hell.

Castlevania: Bloodletting - Yes - He did not get a chance to fully code the whip to be used like the hidden character in 'Symphony Of The Night' - Where you hold the whip button and then move your pad or arrows around to have the whip whirl and attack on it's own while you can not move. The only glitch I got with the stairs is that when you jump in the middle of the stairs and try to climb up it resets you back to the bottom. The character does have some nice jump features that help you bypass a lot of the traps and stages quickly and even lead to a hidden room that is a spoof of 'Ghouls and Ghost.' The storyline is tight though!

Windows 7 seems to crash with a lot of games - Which is part of the reason why I never got the OS - Even though I can get a new copy for $32.50. At the time when I was considering the upgrade, I was still playing a lot of MODs for Freedom Force and Freedom Force II. Both games did not seem to work with Windows 7. The steam version do work with Win7 but I had the retail version and did not feel like re-buying them on STEAM just to play them. Justice League vs X-Men: Dark Times is by far one of the best mods I ever played for any game...it's made with such polish it looks like a retail game.

Sorry to hear the games are not working well with your OS.
 
Linley's Dungeon Crawl
aka
Dungeon Crawl

RPG
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Fantasy

Linley's Dungeon Crawl (or "Crawl") is a well-known roguelike that features expansive race/class selection and a large religious pantheon. The goal of Crawl is to recover the "Orb of Zot" hidden deep within the dungeon complex.

Megazell's Comment - Like all roguelike games - You can dl tiles and mods to make the games graphics more appealing. These games do not appeal to everyone for the lack of graphics but the games challenge is why most give these games a go.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher, Mac and Linux versions available
CPU: 200 Mhz
Memory: 16 Mb
Video: 16 Mb
Hard Drive: 564 Kb

Download it here - http://www.dungeoncrawl.org/

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAWN951InO8

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C-evo

Turn Base Strategy
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - Yes
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Other

C-evo is a freeware empire building game for Windows.
With a time scope of several thousand years, it covers aspects of exploration and expansion, industry and agriculture, warfare and diplomacy, science and administration. C-evo follows the spirit of popular turn-based strategy games from the mid 90s, but with more emphasis on powerful AI and careful design of the rules, resulting in a true challenge.

The game is based on Microprose's famous Sid Meier's Civilization and has many basic ideas in common with it. Actually, this project has arised from the wish to correct annoying design mistakes and AI weaknesses of Civ II. The priorities of the C-evo project are considerably different from big commercial games. While those are focused on easy entertainment and mainly compete for the most realistic and exciting up-to-date multimedia, this one aims at ageless challenge.

Megazell's Comment - One the same page of the primary download link are mods and maps for you to enjoy. I highly recommend you check them out as they had a lot of different dimensions to this wonderful game. BTW this game is BRUTALLY hard once you get pass the beginning learning curve.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 95 or higher
CPU: 200 Mhz
Memory: 16 Mb
Video: 16 Mb
Hard Drive: 10 to 50 Mb (Depending on the mods you dl)

Download it here - http://c-evo.org/

Screenshots

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Nikujin

Action/Platformer
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Humor
Theme: Fantasy

In Nikujin you play a ninja, who's goal is to progress through a ninja fortress of increasing difficulty, utilising your ninja skills to ensure your survival.

Megazell's Comment - This game is made by one of the most famous freeware game makes of Japan - Ikki. All of this games are top notch. The only drawback is they are all in Japanese. This game uses the arrows to move, shift to jump and ctrl to attack. But I am going to quote another person's review to better describe this game's play mechanic...

'Without Nikujin, nobody in the world would probably know who the hell is 'Ikki'.

Well Nikujin exists and we all know that Ikki is a little mysterious, but very talented Japanese game developer.

Nikujin is a bit of an oddity. It was created by a person known as 'Ikiki'. And that's everything I know about the creator, except that he created one of my favourite 2D-platformers. (Xander)

All you have to use in this game are arrows, jump button and attack button. Easy? No! It takes a while to master all the possible moves and don't take me wrong - it's not like some fighting game where you use five random buttons and perform a combo. No, evertything makes perfect sense in Nikujin and that is what makes the game unique. Every move you perform is so fluid and fun, that if you watch some master playing Nikujin, you will find it's pretty spectacular just to watch the game.

Hail to the Naked Ninja! - raelz'
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System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher
CPU: 500 Mhz
Memory: 16 Mb
Video: 16 Mb
Hard Drive: 1.34 Mb

Download it here - http://www.acid-play.com/file/nikujin.lzh

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo6p40RpzrU

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Holy crap, I downloaded a ton of these ... I know I will never get to them all but still. Thanks a lot Meg. Gonna' start with the Maryo clone.
 
[quote name='Kaoz']Holy crap, I downloaded a ton of these ... I know I will never get to them all but still. Thanks a lot Meg. Gonna' start with the Maryo clone.[/QUOTE]

Enjoy.
Let us know what you think. Good or bad :)
 
:O I love Ikki games, Nikujin is like Nintendo hard. I could never get past the 3rd or 4th level but it's accompanied me on many a trip with a laptop.
 
[quote name='Hydro2Oxide']:O I love Ikki games, Nikujin is like Nintendo hard. I could never get past the 3rd or 4th level but it's accompanied me on many a trip with a laptop.[/QUOTE]

Ditto!

A few years ago I had a language translator program for Windows 98 that use to convert languages for many of these games...not always 100%...but it was good enough to give you some of the story and such. I am going to be posting up Ikki's games and looking for a translator program for some of them.
 
Blades Of Heaven

RPG
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Fantasy

This RPG features 40 hours of non-linear gameplay, a very detailed world and background, an original musical theme, 8 characters with their own attributes & personality, more than 10 pets to join you in your party, the ability to forge your weapon, puzzles to solve & optional boss fights, many innovative features (Berserker, Magic learnt with weapons etc...), many side quests and last but not least, more than 100 secrets to discover!

Here is a quest with has definitely many plot twists and surprises in stock for you.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 900 Mhz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 14.4 Mb

Download it here - http://download.cnet.com/Blades-of-Heaven/3000-7538_4-10773083.html

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcpGIs9l76o

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The One Case

Shooter/Vertical
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Science Fiction

This is a straight up top down shooter from Japan. The game's graphics and sound are top notch. The ship moves a little slow for my taste but the game is challenging and has some great bosses to take down.

Megazell's Comment - You have 2 modes to play this game in 'Standard Mode' (multiple lives) and 'Challenge Mode' (1 life - non stop enemies). No read me but there is a config program to help you define your keys. Z is shoot, X is bomb, Arrows are movement.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 800 Mhz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 63 Mb

Download it here - http://www.freem.ne.jp/game/win/dl/dlfg02176.html

Screenshots

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Virtual Skipper Online

Simulation
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - Yes

Theme: Other

Join the biggest skippers community online!

Virtual Skipper Online is available for free download. Take the helm of the most famous boats such as Class America, Open 60, Melges 24 or even offshore racers to sail the four corners of the world in 14 of the best competitive watercourses, either solo or in multiplayer mode.

Virtual Skipper Online is a complete game 100% compatible with Virtual Skipper 5 commercial version, giving you access to a solo mode enabling players to benefit from servers to meet and play against players from around the world in excellent conditions.

Virtual Skipper Online is a magnificent simulation with intense regattas in solo or multiplayer mode, outstanding graphics and an ultra-realistic sea modeled and animated to perfection

System Requirements

OS: Windows 2000 or higher
CPU: 1.6 Ghz
Memory: 512 Mb
Video: 256 Mb
Hard Drive: 1.5 Gb

Download it here - http://www.virtualskipper-game.com/vsk5/

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYlwuYoF5f4

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Post Update

Thanks to a fellow CAG member that pointed out that my original links to Halo Zero did not work well with Windows Vista and higher. Below are links to an updated version of the game for Vista and higher OS. Also there is a link to a modding community with an editor and a few mods for players to try out.​

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Halo Zero

Shooter/Platformer
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No

Theme: Science Fiction

Halo Zero is a free, fan-made 2D action game based on Bungie and Microsoft Game Studio's Halo franchise. Official Site - http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_Zero

Megazell's Comment - Update - Here is a link to a modding community with the games level editor and a few mods for you to download - http://hzmods.wordpress.com/. The original developer for this game has abandoned this project. There were some issues with the original file below and Windows Vista and higher OS - Here is a link to an updated version of the game for those using Vista and higher -

http://www.mediafire.com/file/tdctjirwjwt/hzsetup.exe
or
http://dobermann47.free.fr/file/hzsetup.exe

System Requirements

OS: Windows 98 SE or higher
CPU: 1 Ghz
Video: 16 Mb
Memory: 256 Mb
Hard Drive: 22 Mb

Download it here - http://download.cnet.com/Halo-Zero/3000-7433_4-10474711.html

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hL6-54u1Es

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Automation

Adventure
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Science Fiction

Winner of the first OROW competition, this game was created in 1 week and is set in 1 room. A scientist looses his robot down a hole in the floor and must get it back using the environment around him.

Megazell's Comment - Short game but it's very fun for those into adventure games. The creator also writes comics.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 1.0 Ghz
Memory: 32 Mb
Video: 32 Mb
Hard Drive: 8.37 Mb

Download it here - http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?action=detail&id=694

Screenshots

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Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR3dQZhFl8Q

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Fishman 2 - The Pirate Treasure

Action/Platformer
Single Player - Yes
Multiplayer - No
Netbook Friendly

Theme: Fantasy

FishMan 2 - The Pirate Treasure is a four level platformer that plays a lot like Nintendo's classic Mario series. Hold the left or right arrow key to run in one direction and press the Z, space or up arrow key to jump. A few platforms can only be reached if some forward momentum is gained before executing a leap.

It's advisable to set your display to a lower resolution before starting the game, because there are no configurable options for full screen or a larger display window. A pretty good effort, although there are one or two minor glitches to watch out for.

Megazell's Comment - I kept the original comment about this game as is but you don't need to do all of that if you do want to. The game has a small screen but it's not TOO small. Simple and fun platformer.

System Requirements

OS: Windows XP or higher
CPU: 900 Mhz
Memory: 16 Mb
Video: 8 Mb
Hard Drive: 1.89 Mb

Download it here - http://www.box.net/shared/lfv7yf7tom

Gameplay Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1rCOAXC4gU

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