GENE SPLICING is a freeware science fiction roleplaying game for the PC of the 1998.

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Tags: astrodragon, crpg, fiction, freeware, gene, genesplicing, RETRO, RPG, science, splicing

Open Sonic is an open-source game based on the “Sonic the Hedgehog” universe. It introduces a different style of gameplay called cooperative play, in which it’s possible to control 3 characters simultaneously. Unlike most similar games, Open Sonic provides a greater level of interaction between the player and the levels. It’s more than just a jump’n’run; the user must come up with some strategy in order to get through the levels.

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Tags: engine, GAMEMAKER, hedgehog, open, PLATFORM, RETRO, sonic

Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix (commonly shortened to Sonic Megamix) is a multiperson disassembly modification of the original Sonic the Hedgehog videogame for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, headed up by Team Megamix and more recently moved to the Sega Mega CD. The game features the ability to play as one of five different characters: Sonic the Hedgehog, Mighty the Armadillo, Shadow the Hedgehog, Miles “Tails” Prower, and Knuckles the Echidna. It is an extensive reworking of the original game, featuring new art, music, abilities, layouts, and other things.

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Tags: emulator, hack, hedgehog, LINUX, MAC, megamix, PLATFORM, RETRO, rom, sega, sonic

Odyssey – The Legend of Nemesis is a (old) sophisticated role playing game for the Macintosh.

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Tags: MAC, nemesis, odissey, paranoid, productions, RETRO, RPG

The game is currently under heavy development, and many features are currently missing. This release is an alpha version, not a completed playable game.

Wildfire Games, an international group of volunteer game developers, proudly announces the release of “0 A.D. Alpha 7 Geronium”, the seventh alpha version of 0 A.D., a free, open-source game of ancient warfare. This alpha debuts Carthage, a mighty, versatile naval civilization, includes a dynamic border game mechanic, a new main menu and several new music tracks featuring live performances by professional musicians.

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Tags: 0, a.d, Age, empires, geronium, RETRO, RTS, wildfire

It Belongs in an Ancient Ruin is a stealthy platformer that blends tense stealth gameplay with exciting action platforming. You play as Pennsylvania Smith, a socially minded explorer whose life goal is to restore museum artifacts to their rightful places in ancient ruins, which are conveniently located directly under the museum in which they are on display. But beware of guards, dogs, mummies, and other hazards that are out to stop you on your way to the final confrontation with the Curator!

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Tags: ancient, digipen, PLATFORM, RETRO, Ruin, stealthy, student

GOG is offering Ultima 4 download for free.

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Tags: 4, avatar, ea, iv, origin, pixel, RETRO, RPG, ultima

Arvoesine is a platformer/action game. Short game with 5 levels. Released July 2010 as a commercial game , it s now free to download.

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Tags: ACTION, arvoesine, commercial, nes, PLATFORM, RETRO

Momodora is a 2D exploration-platformer. It’s about banishing monsters with a magic maple leaf, and praying to gods. There are also multiple endings.

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Tags: momodora, pixel, PLATFORM, rdein, RETRO, soundtrack

I thought was a good idea to mirror the RGCD magazines…

RGCD is a downloadable CD-ROM based magazine containing the very latest retro reviews, features and developer interviews, providing its readers with an essential one-stop resource for all their retro gaming needs. RGCD’s main focus is on the new releases for 8/16-Bit computer platforms, but also dedicate a good percentage of reviews and feature space to retro look-and-feel PC-based remakes and independent games.

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Tags: emulator, Games, MAGAZINE, RETRO, rgcd