[geeks] Dos and similar games

[Jonathan C. Patschke]

On Thu, 3 Aug 2006, Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:

> Let's say you went into a store that was selling a handheld gaming
> unit that played "retro" games, and played some games on it.
>
> The first version would play DOS games, Arcade games, native Linux
> games. Later versions would include (many) Windows games.
>
> Which games would make you want to walk out with it?

Ultima, especially Ultima III and later.

The NES port of Ultima III by Pony Canyon / FCI and the dialogue system
changes in Ultima VII illustrate the necessary UI changes needed to make
it work on a handheld or other keyboardless device.

The NES game "Shadowgate" (wasn't it released for a more capable
platform, too?) is another excellent CRPG that would translate well to a
handheld.

A tile-based Nethack wouldn't be horrible, either.

Commander Keen would make for a neat platformer, too.

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