Games you loved that your PC (or whatever you wacky kids use now) can't play now

[g_UnIt_GaNsTa]

Yes, computers do suck when it comes to backwards compatability, don't they?

I'll start: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire. The game is coming up on it's tenth birthday, and gives a fair amount of nostalgia from playing it in my childhood days.

The game had a few great vehicle levels (The Swoop Biker race, Hoth, Asteroid Field, Skyhook) but was mostly about going on-foot as Dash Rendar, with assistance from droid compadre Leebo. These levels would span from Hoth's Echo Base to the Empire's base at Gall to Coruscant's Sewers.

Tell me one other game that let's you run around in Coruscant's sewers.

There were a variety of enemies, weapons, and bosses. The bosses were awesome. You fought Boba Fett! BOBA FETT.

edit- also, flying with Rogue Squadron in the first and last levels was fun.

At least I have a laptop that can play it, and an N64 version.

So what about you?

[Frank Castle]

Dark Forces and The Punisher(old version from early 90's)

[James]

Hardwar - the best Elite variant ever made. I don't think my laptop is set up to run it. I miss it. A lot.

[Artimus Gigan]

Monkey Island 1 and 2

because I can't buy them yet I already have 3 and 4

[Simpler Simon]

I never managed to finish the original Tomb Raider before my computer died.

A bunch of the Lucasarts games probably dont run properly anymore, including the underrated Yoda Stories.

thank god for scummvm (http://www.scummvm.org/) though. I just played through sam and max again this week and it didn't need to config the soundcard, which gave me so much trouble when i first bought it.

[TheMecca]

the underrated Yoda Stories.

Agreed- Yoda Stories was awesome. It's a shame they don't bring THAT back.

Also, Dark Forces 2: Jedi Knight. I really liked it for some reason. Maybe the lightsaber.

[Lord Dalek]

I would have listed Space Quest IV but there is a fan made patch that fixes most of the problems on that disc.

So instead... almost every pre-1994 Sierra title.

[danny10110]

ok not for a PC but Donkey Kong 64 I never got the chance to beat it......then my N64 just died.:sad: :( :crying: that game was fun.:( :sad: :crying:

[Dr. Daedalus]

In January 2004 I decided to permenantly delete OS 9 from my computer. It was giving me a heap o' troubles, so I trashed it and bravely set foot into OS X-only territory.

Only problem was, I could no longer play a ton of Classic-only games. Stuff like the You Don't Know Jack series, Tomb Raider 1-4, Star Wars Ep. I Racer, Oregon Trail, Quake III (yes, there is an X version available; I'm talking about the demo), Wolfenstein 3D, Nanosaur (hey don't laugh- it's better than the really bad sequel), Bugdom, those downloadable CN games like Brak's Bean Chomper, Valkyrie, Star Trek Elite Force, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2nd Edition, I could go on and on.

It was the best of times (more OS stability), it was the worst of times (lots of games, gone).

[oranthal]

Monkey Island 1 and 2

because I can't buy them yet I already have 3 and 4When I bought MI3, there was a mail-in offer to get the first two games for free.

[.Automatisch]

In January 2004 I decided to permenantly delete OS 9 from my computer. It was giving me a heap o' troubles, so I trashed it and bravely set foot into OS X-only territory.

Only problem was, I could no longer play a ton of Classic-only games. Stuff like the You Don't Know Jack series, Tomb Raider 1-4, Star Wars Ep. I Racer, Oregon Trail, Quake III (yes, there is an X version available; I'm talking about the demo), Wolfenstein 3D, Nanosaur (hey don't laugh- it's better than the really bad sequel), Bugdom, those downloadable CN games like Brak's Bean Chomper, Valkyrie, Star Trek Elite Force, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2nd Edition, I could go on and on.

It was the best of times (more OS stability), it was the worst of times (lots of games, gone).

Eh, Classic works just fine for me? It always has... I've been using OS X since 10.1, and have never had any problems with it. I keep it around for little freeware games from a while ago, like Beam Wars...

[Dr. Daedalus]

Eh, Classic works just fine for me? It always has... I've been using OS X since 10.1, and have never had any problems with it. I keep it around for little freeware games from a while ago, like Beam Wars... Well for one thing I was tired of having to maintain two operating systems on one computer. There was nothing technically wrong with Classic itself (though a few apps didn't work in Classic); it was when I booted into OS 9 itself that I had problems. The darn thing would frequently freeze up or hang, and there were even times when I would try to boot back into OS X and the computer wouldn't recognize the startup folder.

[Chris Wood]

I would have listed Space Quest IV but there is a fan made patch that fixes most of the problems on that disc.

So instead... almost every pre-1994 Sierra title.

The old Sierra games work fine for me.

[.Automatisch]

Well for one thing I was tired of having to maintain two operating systems on one computer. There was nothing technically wrong with Classic itself (though a few apps didn't work in Classic); it was when I booted into OS 9 itself that I had problems. The darn thing would frequently freeze up or hang, and there were even times when I would try to boot back into OS X and the computer wouldn't recognize the startup folder.

Well you don't really need to "maintain" OS 9, though... Unless you like to boot into it? Classic just works as a layer, so I dunno why it was giving you so much trouble, not that I'm doubting you. Maybe try re-installing Classic? I kinda miss using OS 9 for some things... And like you said, some stuff just doesn't work in Classic.

[Agent S7]

Dark Forces.

My first video game. Oh how I miss it. I still remember that when I first played it the sound didn't work. It was still fairly new when I first played it, and I cheated up and down with the game. Stress needing relief? Kill Imperials! Bad grades? Kill Imperials! Just plain bored? GUESS.

I also adored DFII, as it still carried some of the spirit of the original but with extra-crunchy Jedi goodness. Jedi Outcast just didn't do that for me, feeling like it was depending too much on techology and not enough actual fun Star Wars shooting. I have liked it slightly better, but I still loathe multiplayer.

I still miss the old "Dark Forces" title, and I hate the fact that it became less Dark Forces and more Jedi Knight, although they were good, a DF series could've been better.

~s7

[Frank Castle]

Dark Forces.

My first video game. Oh how I miss it. I still remember that when I first played it the sound didn't work. It was still fairly new when I first played it, and I cheated up and down with the game. Stress needing relief? Kill Imperials! Bad grades? Kill Imperials! Just plain bored? GUESS.
Dark Forces was insane! It was the first FPS I ever played. I literally stood in awe when I saw the hologram blueprints for the death star during the first level. No FPS has even come close to the greatness of Dark Forces in my opinion.

[g_UnIt_GaNsTa]

I also adored DFII


When people want information, they come to ME!

I always thought Mysteries of the Sith was more fun than the original game, especially the first level where you defend the rebel base.

[Dark Fact]

All Lucasarts and 3DRealms games for the PC, ALL of them!

Stupid Windows XP and its joke of a mock DOS program, pseudo-DOS! :mad:

[Lord Dalek]

All Lucasarts and 3DRealms games for the PC, ALL of them!

Stupid Windows XP and its joke of a mock DOS program, pseudo-DOS! :mad:Ever tried ScummVM?

[Sirkenz17]

Command & Conquer: Red Alert (the original and it's expansion packs) was one of my favorites and still would be if it would play.

[Agent S7]

I literally stood in awe when I saw the hologram blueprints for the death star during the first level. No FPS has even come close to the greatness of Dark Forces in my opinion.

Good memories! I remember the Death Star hologram too! That was just...so incredibly cool. It felt like they were doing their all in the first couple, and then it suddenly became just another Jedi game, and don't even get me started on the absolutely absurd lightsaber controls.


When people want information, they come to ME!

I always thought Mysteries of the Sith was more fun than the original game, especially the first level where you defend the rebel base.

Ah, I remember that droid guy! Oddly enough, I've forgotten his name, but none the matter. Classic. He was so evil, yet at the same time I almost felt bad when he died. And I liked Yun. Yun equalled awesome. He died for Kyle, and suddenly it was like LucasArts forgot about him.

And, to end on a sad note, I never got to play Mysteries of the Sith. :sad:

~s7

Also, I really hope they come out with a collected DF series (including the Jedi Knights) on the Xbox 360 or something.

[Zach]

Lord of the Realms 2. It's a great strategy game.

Also, Doom and Dark Forces. Great early starters of the shooter genre.

As for Jedi Knight, it stills runs on my PC. :D

[Simpler Simon]

Also, I really hope they come out with a collected DF series (including the Jedi Knights) on the Xbox 360 or something.

I actually hope they don't. 2D games seem to age fine when it comes to compilation sets, but 3D games get horribly reamed because their polygon counts are inadvertently compared to modern games. I love the Dark Forces games, but there's no way they could be as fun as when I first played them.

The droid was 8t88 btw. and the line was "touching...when someone desires information, they come to me." :D

[bobspoland]

well there was the Star Trek game The final unity it was a classic. Destruction Derby 1 was another i cant get working. Worms....Tracksuit manager. O the memories

[Punisher]

Lego Island Two was a lot of fun, but now for some reason it won't work anymore. It probably got scratched, and that sucks. It's a really good game. Oh, and I can't get my old Goosebumps game to work either, I really wanted to play it because you can beat it in about an hour, but it never gets old.

[g_UnIt_GaNsTa]

Command & Conquer: Red Alert (the original and it's expansion packs) was one of my favorites and still would be if it would play.

Next month there's a pack of all the Command and Conquer games coming out, updated to be able to play on modern computers. It'll be called Command and Conquer: The First Decade.

edit-also, Jurassic Park: Chaos Island and Star Trek Elite Force don't work on my computer now.

[Chris Wood]

I played Red Alert to death when it came out. The graphics look a little dated now though.

[bobspoland]

Next month there's a pack of all the Command and Conquer games coming out, updated to be able to play on modern computers. It'll be called Command and Conquer: The First Decade.

edit-also, Jurassic Park: Chaos Island and Star Trek Elite Force don't work on my computer now.

can't wait for that too come out. Red Alert was amazing. Still never worked out why kane was there!

[g_UnIt_GaNsTa]

can't wait for that too come out. Red Alert was amazing. Still never worked out why kane was there!

Kane was the coolest guy to walk the Commanded and Conquered Earth.

[Sirkenz17]

Next month there's a pack of all the Command and Conquer games coming out, updated to be able to play on modern computers. It'll be called Command and Conquer: The First Decade.

edit-also, Jurassic Park: Chaos Island and Star Trek Elite Force don't work on my computer now.
Really? Whoo-hoo! I've been wanting to play the original Red Alert for some time now.:zim:

[KefkaFloyd]

Monkey Island 1 and 2

because I can't buy them yet I already have 3 and 4

SCUMMVM is your friend (http://www.scummvm.org/).

[Storm Eagle]

I still have all my Carmen Sandiego CD-ROMs, and my computer can only play two of them. :(

[Shnay]

Awhile back I tried to re-install the first two Thief games, but neither worked. I loved the Thief games, but I don't think I ever actually got around to beating any of them.

[Captain Harlock]

Awhile back I tried to re-install the first two Thief games, but neither worked. I loved the Thief games, but I don't think I ever actually got around to beating any of them.
Have you tried out Thief: Deadly Shadows? There has been alot of favorable reviews for it and it's new enough that it will run on modern systems. A way to get your Thief fix.

[TheMecca]

Next month there's a pack of all the Command and Conquer games coming out, updated to be able to play on modern computers. It'll be called Command and Conquer: The First Decade.

12 games on 1 DVD...
For FOURTY DOLLARS?
Hot damn. I'm getting this.

[Shnay]

Have you tried out Thief: Deadly Shadows? There has been alot of favorable reviews for it and it's new enough that it will run on modern systems. A way to get your Thief fix.

I rented it for the Xbox awhile back (didn't have the cash to plop down for a PC version). I liked it, but (in keeping with tradition) didn't beat it.

[Wilco911]

Lords of the Realm II.

One of these days I'm going to pull the end theme .wav off the CD again just so I can annoy people with it. :D

"My Lord?" "Yes?" "My Lord?" "Yes?" "Let's get diggin'!" "Ho!"

[Robin2099]

I agree with everyone when it comes to mentioniong the Dark Forces games, but I actually preferred the Jedi Knight games as they were the first games which really made you feel like a Jedi, something that people had wanted to be for a really long time. I also miss all the old Sierra adventure games like Police Quest and the Gabriel Knight series which is probabbly the greatest adventuer series ever made.

[G1Ravage]

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance.

[Baltofan]

Relentless - Little Big Adventure and The Longest Journey

[Elven Moon]

The Oregon Trail. I don't think my computer would be able to handle it, and I don't think they've made any recent versions.

[Chris Wood]

The Oregon Trail. I don't think my computer would be able to handle it, and I don't think they've made any recent versions.

Never played that one but Sierra had a cool western game called Gold Rush around the same time. I never did get around to finishing it.

[g_UnIt_GaNsTa]

Never played that one but Sierra had a cool western game called Gold Rush around the same time. I never did get around to finishing it.

You never played the Oregon Trail.

You missed so much.

[Lord Dalek]

You never played the Oregon Trail.

You missed so much.Bah. Oregon Trail II >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Oregon Trail > Oregon Trail III

[Artimus Gigan]

Bah. Oregon Trail II >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Oregon Trail > Oregon Trail III
How could you have forgotten the Yukon Trail? :crying:

[Lord Dalek]

How could you have forgotten the Yukon Trail? :crying:Yukon Trail is a spinoff. Notice I also "forgot" Amazon Trail, Amazon Trail II, Amazon Trail III, Wagon Train 1848, Africa Trail, Maya Quest: The Mystery Trail etc. etc.

[ITDEFX]

12 games on 1 DVD...
For FOURTY DOLLARS?
Hot damn. I'm getting this.

an intresting question is, are we going to get all the FMV from those game via dvd quality video or the same old crappy compression for cd rom playback video :(

[g_UnIt_GaNsTa]

Yukon Trail is a spinoff. Notice I also "forgot" Amazon Trail, Amazon Trail II, Amazon Trail III, Wagon Train 1848, Africa Trail, Maya Quest: The Mystery Trail etc. etc.

The Amazon Trail was awfully :cool:

[Artimus Gigan]

The Amazon Trail was awfully :cool:
I'll have you know, I dcumented and collected all the spcies in the log book

it was very interesting in that aspect, but I wanted to have there be a monkey shooting game, because I absolutely hate spider monkies