how do you play your old DOS games? - Page 2

MazinKaesar · 24 October 2008, 13:56

The only thing still missing in dosbox is the save state option...

TCD · 24 October 2008, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by MazinKaesar

The only thing still missing in dosbox is the save state option...

Now that would be an awesome thing, but I doubt they implement it

NewDeli · 24 October 2008, 14:20

Personally, I use a frontend called D.O.G. with DOSBOX. It is a very good frontend but also Erik the main dev. is a very kind person who will take any of your remark into consideration.

In my D.O.G. game list, I have profiles for such titles as Carmageddon, Broken Sword...

RobClassic · 24 October 2008, 14:49

I use a frontend called Dosshell its really simple, all you need to do is set the link to the executable file and it does the rest

Rabbit80 · 24 October 2008, 15:41

Virtual PC

MazinKaesar · 24 October 2008, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

Now that would be an awesome thing, but I doubt they implement it

Well, we can use WinUAE + PC Task. It worked for MM1 (before I found a working version for C64).

Anubis · 24 October 2008, 16:17

Long time ago I wrote tutorial for DOSBox and provided a lot of help to people who couldn't install/start games.

I used D-Fend at the time as front end, but now you have to get different new front end.

IMHO, it still helps to learn first basics of DOS and setup before you use front ends.

As favorite way to play old DOS games I still like more my old P133 widnows 98 setup with DOS shotcuts. Those shortcuts if set correctly make your Win98 the best option to play dos games. I wrote tutorial on how to setup those shortcuts (different shortcuts with different configuration - for example with or without CD rom - also with good memory utilization) but I couldn't find it any more.

If someone needs it, I can install Win98 on Virtual PC and help with setup and other stuff that you need to make best DOS setup.

Also if you need help with DOSBox, let me know. I'm sure we can figure out something.

EDIT: Here is DOSBox tutorial.

laser · 24 October 2008, 23:17

DOSBOX is the best choice to play old DOS games..however a few games still not works like Jim power and others....
Virtual PC or VMware are alternatives

Anubis · 25 October 2008, 03:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by laser

DOSBOX is the best choice to play old DOS games..however a few games still not works like Jim power and others....
Virtual PC or VMware are alternatives

What do you mean by 'still not works'??

Search for the game on 'the old computers dot com' and when you download it and unzip it don't run JIM.EXE but instead type:

Code:

install c:

This will install game into "JIMPOWER" folder and you should be able to play it.

(otherwise controls don't work)

Hope this helps.

ps. That game has nice visuals for it's time.

jharrison · 25 October 2008, 06:11

i guess this turned into an interesting thread

any suggestions on how to start Ajax? (the farthest i get is a prompt to insert a floppy)

are there PC Booter/DOS games that have yet to be dumped? is anyone making an effort to preserve this type of software and to what success?
what about Demon Attack, Night Stalker & Super Boulderdash? if there's one thing i remember best about Super Boulderdash, it is the title screen music

jmmijo · 25 October 2008, 06:42

I have an old Win98SE box with a Voodoo 5, 5500 card and GLquake still rocks

TCD · 25 October 2008, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by jharrison

are there PC Booter/DOS games that have yet to be dumped? is anyone making an effort to preserve this type of software and to what success?

Have a look here : http://www.underground-gamer.com/wik...tion_1979-1995 (I hope it's viewable without being a member of UG)
Need an invite? PM me

gimbal · 26 October 2008, 02:08

Well I don't need *all* dos games as a lot of them were pure crap that should burn in hell for ever costing money. There are some nice and huge dos collection torrents floating around mininova that gave me most of what I needed (search for "dos collection memories project").

s2325 · 26 October 2008, 07:38

here is my list of good platform games for MS-DOS

Akiko & Minami
Amazing Spiderman
Arctic Adventure
Baby Jo in Going Home
Back to the Forest
Blues Brothers
Blues Brothers 2
Bubble Bobble
Burger Time
Castlevania
Challenge of the Ancient Empires
Crazy Sue
Dangerous Dave
Dangerous Dave 2
Dark Ages
Dino: Lost in Bedrock
DJ Puff
Doofus
Electro Man/Electro Body
Elfland
Fantasy World Dizzy
F. Godmom
Goonies
Great Giana Sisters
Heroes: Tantalizing Trio
Heros: Sanguine Seven
Huckleberry Hound in Hollywood Capers
Intruder
Jason Storm in Space Chase
Jason Storm in Space Chase 2
Jetpack
Jill Goes Underground
Jumpman Lives
King's Valley
Larax & Zaco
Livingstone Supongo
Lost City of Atlantis
Magicland Dizzy
Magic Pockets
Mario Bros
Monster Bash
Monuments of Mars
Monzie's Mansion
Nicky Boom
Nicky Boom 2
Night Hunter
Ninja Gaiden 2: Dark Sword of Chaos
Onesimus
Oscar
Pack Rat
Pharaoh's Tomb
Popeye 2
Prince of the Yolkfolk Dizzy
Rick Dangerous
Rick Dangerous 2
Rolling Ronny
Saboteur 2
Satan
Save Our Pizzas
Secret Agent
Seymour Goes to Hollywood
Shadow Knights
Skunny in Wild West
Stormlord
Super Angelo
Super Cauldron
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Thexder
Todd's Adventures
Tom & Jerry
Tunnel Man
Xargon
Zool

Unknown_K · 26 October 2008, 08:56

I play DOS games on real PCs From my Tandy 1000HX, Kaypro XT to Pentium 233MMX systems (and 286/386/486 systems in between).

I have multiple Amigas for gaming why not multiple PCs?

laser · 26 October 2008, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis

What do you mean by 'still not works'??

Search for the game on 'the old computers dot com' and when you download it and unzip it don't run JIM.EXE but instead type:

Code:

install c:

This will install game into "JIMPOWER" folder and you should be able to play it.

(otherwise controls don't work)

Hope this helps.

ps. That game has nice visuals for it's time.

you are right...the game now works here!!!
thanks for the tips Anubis !

AMIGAZ · 04 November 2008, 11:06

I play them on real PC's, why? because it's more fun asnd you get the chance to learn about how a PC really works after using several cool soundcards in the same PC etc

Have found thru extensing testing and use that these types of PC's are the sweet spot for respective era:

Games up to circa 1988 = 286 PC
Games 1989-1993 = 386DX 33mhz PC (with cache)
Games 1994--> Pentium 200-233mhz, an AMD K6 is fine too

In these PC's I use Roland Lapc-I's, Sound Blaster from model 1.0 up to 16, Gravis Ultrasound soundcards, Roland SCC-I GM/GS midi card, different MPU-401 cards hooked up to a Roland CM-500 or CM32L

With this hardware you get max compatability and enjoyment..and it's real hardware....placebo stuff here

rsn8887 · 04 November 2008, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2325

here is my list of good platform games for MS-DOS

Lollypop is pretty awesome, too. And it looks much better than on Amiga, because it has 256 colors on MS-DOS.

NewDeli · 04 November 2008, 19:31

Anybody tried playing DOS games under OS2 Warp ?

Charlie · 04 November 2008, 20:51

I use a RiscPC running DOS, 3.1, 95, 98...

Bar qnl Gur RNO jvyy fgnaq sbe Gur Ratyvfu Npbea Obneq! Zjnu, un, un, une...

24 October 2008, 14:20	#23
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	Doggy style Personally, I use a frontend called D.O.G. with DOSBOX. It is a very good frontend but also Erik the main dev. is a very kind person who will take any of your remark into consideration. In my D.O.G. game list, I have profiles for such titles as Carmageddon, Broken Sword...

24 October 2008, 16:17	#27
Anubis Retro Gamer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Underworld Age: 51 Posts: 4,072	Long time ago I wrote tutorial for DOSBox and provided a lot of help to people who couldn't install/start games. I used D-Fend at the time as front end, but now you have to get different new front end. IMHO, it still helps to learn first basics of DOS and setup before you use front ends. As favorite way to play old DOS games I still like more my old P133 widnows 98 setup with DOS shotcuts. Those shortcuts if set correctly make your Win98 the best option to play dos games. I wrote tutorial on how to setup those shortcuts (different shortcuts with different configuration - for example with or without CD rom - also with good memory utilization) but I couldn't find it any more. If someone needs it, I can install Win98 on Virtual PC and help with setup and other stuff that you need to make best DOS setup. Also if you need help with DOSBox, let me know. I'm sure we can figure out something. EDIT: Here is DOSBox tutorial. Last edited by Anubis; 24 October 2008 at 18:01. Reason: Added link to tutorial...

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24 October 2008, 13:56	#21
MazinKaesar Super Robot Pilot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modena (Italy) Age: 49 Posts: 871	The only thing still missing in dosbox is the save state option...

24 October 2008, 14:49	#24
RobClassic Wrestler\SWOS Fanboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Essex Age: 34 Posts: 13	I use a frontend called Dosshell its really simple, all you need to do is set the link to the executable file and it does the rest

24 October 2008, 15:41	#25
Rabbit80 Its hard being famous! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gateway to the dales, UK Age: 44 Posts: 633	Virtual PC

24 October 2008, 23:17	#28
laser Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Argentina Age: 51 Posts: 648	DOSBOX is the best choice to play old DOS games..however a few games still not works like Jim power and others.... Virtual PC or VMware are alternatives

25 October 2008, 06:11	#30
jharrison Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: australia Posts: 97	i guess this turned into an interesting thread any suggestions on how to start Ajax? (the farthest i get is a prompt to insert a floppy) are there PC Booter/DOS games that have yet to be dumped? is anyone making an effort to preserve this type of software and to what success? what about Demon Attack, Night Stalker & Super Boulderdash? if there's one thing i remember best about Super Boulderdash, it is the title screen music

25 October 2008, 06:42	#31
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,396	I have an old Win98SE box with a Voodoo 5, 5500 card and GLquake still rocks

26 October 2008, 02:08	#33
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,977	Well I don't need all dos games as a lot of them were pure crap that should burn in hell for ever costing money. There are some nice and huge dos collection torrents floating around mininova that gave me most of what I needed (search for "dos collection memories project").

26 October 2008, 07:38	#34
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 44 Posts: 17,789	here is my list of good platform games for MS-DOS Akiko & Minami Amazing Spiderman Arctic Adventure Baby Jo in Going Home Back to the Forest Blues Brothers Blues Brothers 2 Bubble Bobble Burger Time Castlevania Challenge of the Ancient Empires Crazy Sue Dangerous Dave Dangerous Dave 2 Dark Ages Dino: Lost in Bedrock DJ Puff Doofus Electro Man/Electro Body Elfland Fantasy World Dizzy F. Godmom Goonies Great Giana Sisters Heroes: Tantalizing Trio Heros: Sanguine Seven Huckleberry Hound in Hollywood Capers Intruder Jason Storm in Space Chase Jason Storm in Space Chase 2 Jetpack Jill Goes Underground Jumpman Lives King's Valley Larax & Zaco Livingstone Supongo Lost City of Atlantis Magicland Dizzy Magic Pockets Mario Bros Monster Bash Monuments of Mars Monzie's Mansion Nicky Boom Nicky Boom 2 Night Hunter Ninja Gaiden 2: Dark Sword of Chaos Onesimus Oscar Pack Rat Pharaoh's Tomb Popeye 2 Prince of the Yolkfolk Dizzy Rick Dangerous Rick Dangerous 2 Rolling Ronny Saboteur 2 Satan Save Our Pizzas Secret Agent Seymour Goes to Hollywood Shadow Knights Skunny in Wild West Stormlord Super Angelo Super Cauldron Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Thexder Todd's Adventures Tom & Jerry Tunnel Man Xargon Zool

26 October 2008, 08:56	#35
Unknown_K Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio/USA Age: 55 Posts: 1,380	I play DOS games on real PCs From my Tandy 1000HX, Kaypro XT to Pentium 233MMX systems (and 286/386/486 systems in between). I have multiple Amigas for gaming why not multiple PCs?

04 November 2008, 11:06	#37
AMIGAZ Amiga-Mad Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sweden Age: 47 Posts: 1,291	I play them on real PC's, why? because it's more fun asnd you get the chance to learn about how a PC really works after using several cool soundcards in the same PC etc Have found thru extensing testing and use that these types of PC's are the sweet spot for respective era: Games up to circa 1988 = 286 PC Games 1989-1993 = 386DX 33mhz PC (with cache) Games 1994--> Pentium 200-233mhz, an AMD K6 is fine too In these PC's I use Roland Lapc-I's, Sound Blaster from model 1.0 up to 16, Gravis Ultrasound soundcards, Roland SCC-I GM/GS midi card, different MPU-401 cards hooked up to a Roland CM-500 or CM32L With this hardware you get max compatability and enjoyment..and it's real hardware....placebo stuff here

04 November 2008, 19:31	#39
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	Anybody tried playing DOS games under OS2 Warp ?

04 November 2008, 20:51	#40
Charlie . . Mouse . . Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,792	I use a RiscPC running DOS, 3.1, 95, 98... Bar qnl Gur RNO jvyy fgnaq sbe Gur Ratyvfu Npbea Obneq! Zjnu, un, un, une...

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