Nostalgic Gamers Share Memories of Playing MS-DOS Games
Fond memories of playing MS-DOS games are shared by nostalgic gamers, as the conversation on the Epic Games forum turns to nostalgic remasters. Users reminisce about playing games such as Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, X-Com: UFO Defense, One Must Fall 2097, Castle of the Winds, and Doom, sharing their love for the simplicity, charm, and nostalgia of playing these games.
“What are your favorite MS-DOS games?” a user asks, sparking a nostalgic conversation about fond memories of playing MS-DOS games.
“I’m not sure if you’re talking about the old MS-DOS operating system or actual games that run on it, but I’ll give you a few of both,” a user replies, before linking to the DosGamesArchive website, which features many MS-DOS games.
“Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, X-Com: UFO Defense, One Must Fall 2097, Castle of the Winds, and Doom,” another user lists off. “There are a lot more I could list, but I’ll stop there.”
“Commander Keen with a Gravis 5-button joystick… what a great time that was,” another user reminisces. “I even played it once on Steam, but never got into it like I did on MS-DOS.”
“Castle of the Winds has been my go-to game since I was a kid,” another user shares. “It’s a text-based RPG, very simple, very nostalgic.”
“I loved MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries,” another user shares. “I remember the music well and still think it’s one of the best soundtracks for a game. I used to play it on the old shareware CDs.”
“I played Master of Magic on GoG,” another user shares. “They had an ‘iceberg update’ where the game would freeze whenever you hit an iceberg in the Caribbean. It was hilarious.”
“I played Age of Wonders 2: Shadow Magic to scratch the same itch,” another user responds. “I also loved Dungeon Keeper, Hugo’s House of Horrors, Railroad Tycoon, Masters of Magic, Crusader: No Remorse/Regret, X-Com, and Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos.”
“I always enjoyed the simplicity and charm of Master of Orion and Master of Orion 2,” another user shares. “I’m a bit of a space-strategy nut, so I can get lost in those games for hours.”
“I loved Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos,” another user reminisces. “I played it on my dad’s computer and can still hear the music in my head. What were your go-to character choices?”
“Jack Jazzrabit,” a user responds, with another user expressing an unexpected childhood memory from hearing the word, before sharing their gratitude for the nostalgic recollection.
“What about Jazz Jackrabbit?” another user shares. “I loved that game for its atmosphere, music, and humor.”
The conversation sparks a sense of nostalgia for me, as I remember playing MS-DOS games and the thrill of discovering new ones. I also remember playing games such as X-Com, Duke Nukem, and Quake on my dad’s laptop when I was a kid, so it’s fun to see these shared memories.
If you have fond memories of playing MS-DOS games, or are a long-time fan, be sure to share your favorite titles in the comments below – I might just have to dust off my old PC and play them again.
