Remember back in the 80’s and 90’s when PC gaming was in its infancy? Remember games like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom? Remember your first online game of Quake? This blog is for those who want to re-live the good ol’ days!Tumblr (3.0; @oldschoolpc)http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8HAxdTacsgQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Treasure Mountain (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HAxdTacsgQ&feature=share">MegaSonic</a>)</p> <p>One of the educational games I played a lot back then! (Aside from Oregon Trail) It was sooo fun…</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/14012544018http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/14012544018Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:35:33 -0500<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/11tIBUgmlbw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Strife Game Review by Koi Kitsune (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11tIBUgmlbw&feature=share">GX2Productions</a>)</p> <p>An FPS/RPG running under the Doom engine. Also haven’t played this, but people tell me it’s good.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13866177426http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13866177426Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:55:00 -0500strifereviewpcold school pc gamesrogue entertainment<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qYr5J877tsU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Alone In The Dark (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYr5J877tsU&feature=share">CuteFloor</a>)</p> <p>A survival-horror game with some really *chunky* graphics. I haven’t played this yet, but it’s on my list of games to play.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13865890543http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13865890543Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:40:00 -0500infogramesinterplayalone in the darkpcold school pc gamesreview<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z2QO6zflVp4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Scud Attack - DOS PC Game Review - LGR (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2QO6zflVp4&feature=share">phreakindee</a>)</p> <p>DOS version of Missile Command</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13438705039http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13438705039Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:57:00 -0500scud attackdosmissile commandreviewpcold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/at-zjB1KjM8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Zombie Wars - PC Game Review - LGR (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at-zjB1KjM8&feature=share">phreakindee</a>)</p> <p>One of the sidescrollers I played back in the day.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13275201727http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13275201727Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:01:00 -0500zombie warsalien carnagehalloween harryreviewpcold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/E5zyhlZ1xVI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Exploring The Id (p10) - Quake Review (Part 2) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5zyhlZ1xVI&feature=share">GGBeyondcom</a>)</p> <p>2nd part of the Quake Review (see below). I really got hit hard with the nostalgia because he talks about the original Team Fortress! Seriously, check this out…</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13275073591http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13275073591Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:58:00 -0500computer gamequaketeam fortressmodold school pc gamespcreviewafter the fallnehahraseal of nehahraquakeworldctfthreewavequakespy<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/68zZ2JI5lJk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Exploring The Id (p09) - Quake Review (Part 1) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68zZ2JI5lJk&feature=share">GGBeyondcom</a>)</p> <p>A 2-part review of Quake, and a comparison of the ports and expansion packs. This is the first part.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13274971600http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13274971600Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:56:00 -0500computer gameid softwareold school pc gamespcquakereviewnintendo 64n64sega saturnscourge of armagondissolution of eternity<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g-JSrT4lyj8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Vintage Computer Pickups - Sound Video Cards, MSX Goodies (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-JSrT4lyj8&feature=share">phreakindee</a>)</p> <p>A very nice collection of older sound and video cards.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13185760005http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/13185760005Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:23:00 -0500pccomputer hardwaresound cardvideo card<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1J4374YoQJQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Classic Review - Terminal Velocity (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J4374YoQJQ&feature=share">DWTerminator</a>)</p> <p>This is one of the first shareware games I played. I thought it was a bit boring, but apparently a lot of people like it.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12889524041http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12889524041Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:39:00 -0500terminal velocityapogeecomputer gameold school pc gamespcreview<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8sZFU61pLFM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Classic Review - Rise of the Triad (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sZFU61pLFM&feature=share">DWTerminator</a>)</p> <p>A very silly, but really fun FPS by Apogee!</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12860145947http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12860145947Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:13:00 -0500rise of the triadapogeereviewpccomputer gameold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5MW5SxKMrtE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Elder Scrolls Arena - DOS PC Game Review - LGR (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MW5SxKMrtE&feature=share">phreakindee</a>)</p> <p>Now that Skyrim is out, let’s take a look back at where the series came from.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12705238848http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12705238848Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:50:06 -0500elder scrollsarenaskyrimreviewbethesdapccomputer gameold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/006KsEIBdPw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Exploring The Id (p04) - Commander Keen Review (Part 2) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=006KsEIBdPw&feature=share">GGBeyondcom</a>)</p> <p>Part 2 of the Commander Keen review (see below)</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12685840561http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12685840561Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:16:00 -0500commander keencomputer gameid softwareold school pc gamespcreviewgoodbye galaxysecret of the oraclethe armageddon machinealiens ate my babysitteruniverse is toast<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZhCyt5WIs5g?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Exploring The Id (p03) - Commander Keen Review (Part 1) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhCyt5WIs5g&feature=share">GGBeyondcom</a>)</p> <p>The sidescroller series that defined id Software!</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12672768444http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12672768444Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:48:00 -0500commander keencomputer gameid softwareold school pc gamespcreviewinvasion of the vorticonsmarooned on marsthe earth explodeskeen must diekeen dreams<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9A3K4ycYtAA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>IE PC game review - Master of Magic (1995) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3K4ycYtAA&feature=share">fmvgamer2010</a>)</p> <p>A review of an X4 (or 4X?) turn-based strategy game.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12637414629http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12637414629Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:19:00 -0500master of magicreviewpccomputer gameold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RkZ-6FXV-nY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Take No Prisoners - Gameplay (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZ-6FXV-nY&feature=share">TehBarnz</a>)</p> <p>Post-apocalyptic top-down shooter that could be played with up to 5 other players.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12621019095http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12621019095Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:06:00 -0500computer gamegameplaypcraven softwaretake no prisonersold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6TOZZez85lE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>RollerCoaster Tycoon - PC Game Review - LGR (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TOZZez85lE&feature=share">phreakindee</a>)</p> <p>I actually never played this game before, but I remember the commercial on TV!</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12604889244http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12604889244Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:35:00 -0500computer gamemicroprosepcreviewrollercoaster tycoonold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TjDIvYy1WiU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Exploring The Id (p08) - Doom Review (Part 2) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjDIvYy1WiU&feature=share">GGBeyondcom</a>)</p> <p>2nd part of the same Doom Review (see below). There’s a comparison of all the Doom ports!</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12604522829http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12604522829Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:23:00 -0500computer gamedoomid softwarepcreviewold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KvgDPcksU0c?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Exploring The Id (p07) - Doom Review (Part 1) (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvgDPcksU0c&feature=share">GGBeyondcom</a>)</p> <p>It’s a really detailed review of Doom. And it’s in 2 parts!</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12604160395http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12604160395Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:10:00 -0500computer gamedoomid softwarepcreviewold school pc games<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ARNwWU0APPo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Hellbender - Trial Gameplay (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARNwWU0APPo&feature=share">hellbenderdescent</a>)</p> <p>I only played Hellbender because it was included with my Windows 95 CD. At the time, my computer couldn’t even play this at an acceptable framerate.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12603830637http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12603830637Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:58:00 -0500computer gamehellbendermicrosoftpcterminal realitywindows 95old school pc games<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L-WrapbgNcc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Necrodome Part1 Fullversion (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-WrapbgNcc&feature=share">37474748</a>)</p> <p>Talk about memories! I completely forgot about this game, and now I want to play it again.</p>http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12603619916http://oldschoolpc.tumblr.com/post/12603619916Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:50:00 -0500computer gamenecrodomepcraven softwareold school pc games