Review offers [Old Topic]

[TheChosen]

Want to write a review on Abandonia? Here's where you can "announce" about it.

Want to write a review but dont know which one you should do? Well, you can check this topic, you'll find some lists.

Some game submissions that might need a review (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=19041)

Now, If you have a game and review to offer, dont post here. Make a separate topic out of it in the Offer section. If you actually wish for a game, rather than write a review of one, make a topic to the Request section.

Thank you for your time.

[AlumiuN]

I've got dibs on Marathon 2, Wrath of Earth, and I'll take Beyond Wolfenstein and Atomic Bomberman as well. PM me archives for the latter two!

[red_avatar]

Oi, I had dibs on Atomic Bomberman ;) - I announced it over in the staff forum though :p.

[Fubb]

Uh, i uploaded my review and screenies of Crisis in the Kremlin a while back, because someone said the game itself was already on the FTP, so...yea, jsut letting ya'll know.

And by the way Arete, I lvoe your new sig: "~Amazon dead. Death to CDaccess!"

All abandonian troops are moving out!

[Luchsen]

Wro-ong thre-ead. (Right one.) (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?p=346766#post346766)

[DoomYoshi]

Is Arctic Adventure the one where you are a penguin skating around in a 3d person racing type game?

Allied General is not aka Panzer General 2; they are separate games.

I can probably review Achtung Spitfire, although I no longer have it... I would much prefer to do Flight Commander 2 if it ever graces us with its presence.

[marko river]

BTW, Bad Street Brawler (aka Bop'N'Rumble) is already on the site...

[Dino]

Can I kindly sign myself up for Command and Conquer - Red Alert?

[arete]

By all means. :)

[Tomekk]

Captain Claw? :D You mean that fun game where you control a lolcat Pirate cat?:D I want that!!! (And yes, I know I promise a lot, but this is my last serious week @ school this semester, and then I also have 1 week of vacation :amused:)

[Luchsen]

Is Arctic Adventure the one where you are a penguin skating around in a 3d person racing type game?

No. (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/arctic-adventure) Isn't the penguin game a flash one?



Allied General is not aka Panzer General 2; they are separate games.

It is. And the separate Panzer General II is aka Panzer General IIID.

[AlumiuN]

I'll take Contra. :) And damn you, Tomekk, you took Claw before I could get to it. :D I have it on DVD (why it was on a DVD, I'm not sure.).

[marko river]

Can I take Contra instead please? I have some reasons... :)
Also, I'll take Commando too

[arete]

EDIT: marko, Contra's yours. :)

[AlumiuN]

Yeah, OK, marko can have Contra. I've still got Beyond Wolfenstein (which someone needs to PM me a link to) and Wrath of Earth to review.

[marko river]

Thanks for your understanding :) I'm really grateful :)

[Tomekk]

Yeah, people who accepted reviews should get the game in a PM.

[arete]

I think pm Horseman or perhaps Ermuli or Red_avatar. They seem to have the biggest collections of games. :) I have about twenty, and they're all downloaded from here. *^_^ Btw, tks, Davey. :cookie:

[AlumiuN]

Actually, AFAIK any updater or admin can pull files off the FTP and upload them somewhere else where everyone else can download them. :)

[red_avatar]

Dibs on Dark Legion :)

[Tomekk]

DARK COLONY?! :nuts: You mean this (http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/dark-colony)?
Also I'd like Mr. Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion :p That's the last I'm going to take... for now.

P.S: If AlumiuN still wants to review Cpt. Claw, it's his to take, I couldn't find my CD :)

[Pellaeon]

Err... Digger?
I saw two versions of this game, and I have a remastered DOS version of the one I think you might need.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/SkypestB2/Digger.jpg
Digger on level 7

Is this the one what you need? If yes, I make a review of it with a full load of screenshots :)

[Luchsen]

Both versions would be good. Just do a review of the original, and add the story behind the remake and the new features to alter it for Digger Remastered. Do you need the original?

[The Coop]

Dibs on Powerslave.

[Pellaeon]

Do you need the original?

If you wish to send your version, then I'm appreciated, because I don't have that one. (And I think it wouldn't even run with DOSBox, because it needs a genuine CGA card for an IBM PC.) On 'remastered', I mean, remastered to DOS. It's also done to other platfroms, such as Windows, which has both an older one made for Win95&98, and one called 'Digger XP'.

The official website of the one I have is http://www.digger.org, if you need some info, and the download of the version I currently have.

[BranjoHello]

I'll do the review of Earth 2140, Ermuli if you don't mind, you know... :D

So can anyone supply me with Bugs Bunny Hare-Brained Adventure archive? :(

[bobson]

I'll take Franko - The Crazy Revenge :)

[AlumiuN]

I'll take Captain Claw, seeing as Tomekk has lost it, and Die Hard if someone PMs me some LINKS! :D I'll take Fire and Ice as well, I think my grandfather has it on Atari ST. :)

[Paco]

Dibs on Dark Legion :)

Is the Situation about Dark Legions solved?


There is still a support page @ official page:
http://www.siliconknights.com/
Check "games" section and you'll see.
http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=18188

[SUPPORTED]

[Luchsen]

And I think it wouldn't even run with DOSBox, because it needs a genuine CGA card for an IBM PC.

DOSBox is able to emulate a genuine CGA card (see here (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?p=330696#post330696)).


On 'remastered', I mean, remastered to DOS. It's also done to other platfroms, such as Windows, which has both an older one made for Win95&98, and one called 'Digger XP'.

I know that Digger Remastered was written for DOS originally. And of course we stay with that. :amused:


The official website of the one I have is http://www.digger.org, if you need some info, and the download of the version I currently have.

That's the site where our uploaded archive is from. :amused:


If you wish to send your version, then I'm appreciated, because I don't have that one.

Here it is (it's on that site as well, I think):

[Pellaeon]

Many thanks. I just want to be sure - not making any review of a totally different game.

[BranjoHello]

So can anyone supply me with Bugs Bunny Hare-Brained Adventure archive? :(

Found the archive review will be done soon. :3:

EDIT:
Link of archive+review+screenshots sent to Fifth Horseman, he sad that there are updater trainees at Abandonia, who will take care of the content I prepered so game should be on the site soon I guess. :cheers:

[Pellaeon]

Well, the safety was important. The one here is the totally original version. I would have made some confusing sentences if you wouldn't have sent it to me.

[AlumiuN]

Well, I've checked now that I have site FTP access, and Beyond Wolfenstein is actually a mod, not a real game. :p

[Frodo]

*Looks at the 'K' list*

Ooh, I LOVE Kingdom O Magic. *squeels*

:nuts:


EDIT
Can you put me down for a potential review for KOM please? There's 2.5 games I have to review first, but if no-one else claims it, I will make a review then. :)

[Paco]

@Arete Knights Of Xentar is a Hentai-Game which go againt the Rules set up by Kosta. Unless its get changed we cant host such games.

[arete]

Take it up with whoever approved it in Requests, then.

[Tomekk]

@Arete Knights Of Xentar is a Hentai-Game which go againt the Rules set up by Kosta. Unless its get changed we cant host such games.

Really? :nuts: GIMME GIMME!!! :thumbs:

[Dave]

The censored version was approved, not the full one.

[_r.u.s.s.]

playing censored knights of xentar is like having a non alcoholic beer =l

[Paco]

The censored version was approved, not the full one.

then i havent said anything. :whistling:

[Pellaeon]

I've finally made the review for Digger. Sorry for being late, I had much activity in real life lately. Could you PM me the current FTP login parameters?

[The Coop]

I noticed that someone listed Mortal Kombat as having a short review in another thread. I checked it out, and it is indeed a very short review. While I play some LHX Attack Chopper so I can write a better review of it, can I call early dibs on Mortal Kombat? I've played the hell out of that game, so a review for the PC version would be no problem.

[arete]

I'm sure that'll be fine.

[marko river]

I'll take teh following: I.M.Meen, Navy Seals, Savage, Spy who loved me, Strider, Wilderness Survival and Witchaven...

I would also take Lethal Weapon and Spy vs Spy series... but thing is that i wanted to review Lethal weapon few years ago... and it still can't work properly in Dosbox. Can't say what it is, but you cant start the game...
As for Spy vs Spy series... I remember someone asking the company that produced or published Spy vs Spy 3 and they said that they still publis some CD like their old hits compilation or something... so it is never really abw...

[BranjoHello]

I'll take Magic & Mayhem.
Also I would like to review School Bus Driver, don't know what it is so if anyone have an archive(or link to somewhere where it could be downloaded), please say so.

@Marko_River
Do hurry up with Spy vs Spy series reviews, I can't wait to play those again. :drool:

[marko river]

No problemo, enjoy it :D Just wait to see are they really available...

[Frodo]

I'm working on the Questprobe series. :whistling:

The Hulk is already uploaded, and Spiderman is very close to being finished. :)

EDIT: Spiderman IS finished now, and uploaded to the server.

[marko river]

Oh, and Vinyl: Goddess from Mars is shareware game... not sure is it free to host it here...

[Frodo]

Oh, why did you put Shannara on the list? :drool:
That's just plain evil, tempting me like that, when I already have stuff to review. :bleh:

[The Coop]

Well, with the list completed, I'll take Pyrotechnica, Spear of Destiny, Star Wars: The Arcade Game, Thexder, Turrican II and WipeOut. I would have grabbed Strider too, but marko beat me to it :bleh:

[Panthro]

I'll take Sim Life and depending on how much time I have I can try for more.

[Chris]

I'll do Logical, Silent Service II and Warlords.

Btw: do you have an english version of Mad News, I thought it was released in german only?

[Flop]

Oh, why did you put Shannara on the list? :drool:
That's just plain evil, tempting me like that, when I already have stuff to review. :bleh:

Don't worry Frodo, I'll rid you of that temptation, unless you just called it. I'd like to review Shannara, Please. :D

Also, what do you guys mean by "Panzer General 2 (Aka Allied General)"? Those are two seperate games. Do you want both of them reviewed, or just one? In the latter case, which one? If it's Panzer General 2, I'd like to call that as well.

Edit: How come all of these games are on the list, btw? Did the ESA disintegrate or what?

[Frodo]

Don't worry Frodo, I'll rid you of that temptation, unless you just called it. I'd like to review Shannara, Please. :D


Hehe. The review is yours, if you want it. :) Like I said, I'm working on other reviews just now, and I want to get them finished first. I'm looking forward to seeing your review for it. :thumbs:

Do you need the game? I have a rip that I can send to you, if you want. :max:

[AlumiuN]

Well, with the list completed, I'll take Pyrotechnica, Spear of Destiny, Star Wars: The Arcade Game, Thexder, Turrican II and WipeOut. I would have grabbed Strider too, but marko beat me to it :bleh:

Pyrotechnica: Damn, you bet me to it.
Turrican II: I think David's already got dibs on this one.
SoD Mission Packs: Why do we have these when we don't have SoD?

Also, No Respect review is already done and on the FTP. Besides that, I'll take the two Magic: The Gathering games, Midwinter, Metal Gear, Virus: The Game, System Shock, Space Chase Series and Uprising. I'm going to be busy, aren't I?

Also, I think a large number of games that are posted here already have reviews done, but haven't been uploaded. :)

[Flop]

Hehe. The review is yours, if you want it. :) Like I said, I'm working on other reviews just now, and I want to get them finished first. I'm looking forward to seeing your review for it. :thumbs:

Do you need the game? I have a rip that I can send to you, if you want. :max:

Thanks Frodo. :)

I don't need the rip, though, I'd rather play the full version (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=14232). :whistling:

Thanks for the offer, though. :)

[The Coop]

Turrican II: I think David's already got dibs on this one.

Yep. I just found the thread where he said he was reviewing it for the main site, and this was back in December of last year. So unless he changed his mind, it's his to review.


And can someone please find Jaguar XJ220 for me? I have visited places I never want to see again trying to find it, but I keep coming up empty handed.

[Dave]

Yep. I just found the thread where he said he was reviewing it for the main site, and this was back in December of last year. So unless he changed his mind, it's his to review.
Well I'm still working on it, I had many things to do first ;)
Probably the result would be worse than your :whops:, but at least we have Grammar squad now :p

[Tomekk]

@David: I gave the Captain Claw review to AlumiuN. Also, I'm currently having trouble with running sound in DosBox so I can't really finish the Keen Dreams review. (I usually play with PC Speaker, and when I decided to play on SoundBlaster to write about it in the review I didin't get any sound at all.)

It seems that I always get errors and problems in the most inopportune times.
*Note to self: Boost Luck at next level up.*

[Luchsen]

thing is that i wanted to review Lethal weapon few years ago... and it still can't work properly in Dosbox. Can't say what it is, but you cant start the game...

Got it working few years ago. Now to find out how I did that.


I don't need the rip, though, I'd rather play the full version (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=14232). :whistling:

The ripped version goes on main site. -> You review the ripped version. -> You play the ripped version.

[Chris]

Thanks Frodo. :)

I don't need the rip, though, I'd rather play the full version (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=14232). :whistling:

Thanks for the offer, though. :)



Many thanks for the Link, Flop! I was looking for that one for ages. :thumbs:

[Flop]

The ripped version goes on main site. -> You review the ripped version. -> You play the ripped version.

Fair enough, I guess. I won't be reviewing it then. So what about Panzer General 2? Can anybody tell me if this is to be reviewed or not?

[Chris]

I'd like to sign up for DragonStrike, HistoryLine and Special Forces also.

I will provide the Special Forces game archives as well, if needed.

Slordax is already on site, and can someone check the status of Night Shift? Is it really abandoned, since it's made by Lucasfilm Games.

[Dave]

@Every reviewer: when done with your review open your personal topic into Offers forum and post there what you have done (if you haven't done it yet).

http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/forumdisplay.php?f=105

It will be far easier for us to check what we have in this way :)
Thanks for your collaboration!

[BranjoHello]

@Every reviewer: when done with your review open your personal topic into Offers forum and post there what you have done (if you haven't done it yet).

I have sent my Bugs Bunny stuff to Fifth Horseman over 3 week ago, what is done with that? :oh:


Link of archive+review+screenshots sent to Fifth Horseman, he sad that there are updater trainees at Abandonia, who will take care of the content I prepered so game should be on the site soon I guess. :cheers:

[Panthro]

If anyones got a copy of Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat, or knows of somewhere I can get it, I'll take that as my next reviewing job.

Missed that game the first time around, so would be interested in seeing what it's like.

[Dave]

I have sent my Bugs Bunny stuff to Fifth Horseman over 3 week ago, what is done with that? :oh:
Horseman is taking care of it, but remember that there are many games on "waiting to be added" list, next time to prevent problems create your personal folder into FTP like all the other did.

[AlumiuN]

Dave, could you post, if anyone, who submitted an archive for these games? I'll send some archives to peeps, but I can't be bothered looking through the whole Requests sub-forum on dial-up. :p

[Dave]

I'm sending you a pm. It's not so easy :hypno:

[BranjoHello]

Horseman is taking care of it, but remember that there are many games on "waiting to be added" list, next time to prevent problems create your personal folder into FTP like all the other did.

You'll have to educate me about that FTP stuff. :D

About that "waiting list" I think its not regulary updated, or maybe I'm wrong. :mhh:

I see that The Coop has made a review of Mortal Kombat, are we replacing Kosta's short reviews? If so, I have Cannon Fodder review ready to roll. ;)

[Paco]

@Every reviewer: when done with your review open your personal topic into Offers forum and post there what you have done (if you haven't done it yet).

http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/forumdisplay.php?f=105

It will be far easier for us to check what we have in this way :)
Thanks for your collaboration!

@BranjoHello then please do that, what Big Brother David told you. :3:

[Dave]

You'll have to educate me about that FTP stuff. :DI'll send you a pm ;)


About that "waiting list" I think its not regulary updated, or maybe I'm wrong. :mhh:
I'm talking about a list visible to updaters, I'll update published list as soon as possible.

[Frodo]

Looks like I have to bail out of reviewing Kingdom O Magic, sorry. :(

I would dearly love to review it, but try as I might, I just CANNOT get it to work. I tried in Vista, VDMSound, DosBox, and even Scumm. Everytime, I just get a message about 'Invalid Directory'.

*cries*

http://i42.tinypic.com/2ppg45z.png

[Japo]

Which folder did you mount as C:\? Did you use the same settings for other games that are working?

Without further I can think of an access denied problem in Windows. Try installing the game within "my computer > shared documents"--mounting a folder in there as C:\.

(Probably better in Troubleshooting...) :P

[The Fifth Horseman]

I'll see if I can get it working or find an alternate copy.

[Luchsen]

Is there a directory c:/kom (seen from the DOSBox mount)? Did you try to write the drive letter as upper case (I don't think this is the problem, though)?

[Yes Or Nay]

Can J.R.R. Tolkien's War in Middle Earth be assigned to me? Played that one looong ago, would be nice to replay it from the reviewer's perspective. :)

[arete]

Sorry. :) It seems TheChosen already wrote a review for that one. He just didn't post in here.

[Frodo]

Which folder did you mount as C:\? Did you use the same settings for other games that are working?

Without further I can think of an access denied problem in Windows. Try installing the game within "my computer > shared documents"--mounting a folder in there as C:\.

Tried to install it from my cd to the C:\. Also tried to install it to the desktop, and C:\games\kom. Then I tried copying the entire cd to my desktop, and installing from there. Still, nothing works. :(


Is there a directory c:/kom (seen from the DOSBox mount)? Did you try to write the drive letter as upper case (I don't think this is the problem, though)?
Makes no difference if I use upper or lower case. :(



Seems liks I'm doomed to not review this game. Sorry. :cry:

[Japo]

Try this. Open "my computer > shared documents". Right-click on a blank space in there and choose "new > folder". Call it "dosgames" for example. Now drag that folder, with the left mouse button, and drop it over DOSBox's shortcut, DOSBox will run and mount that folder as C:\. Then mount your CD drive, entering in DOSBox's command prompt «mount d "X:\" -t cdrom», where X is your CD drive's letter. Then run the installer from the command line. When you're asked for the installation path, leave "c:\kom".

[Frodo]

Try this. Open "my computer > shared documents". Right-click on a blank space in there and choose "new > folder". Call it "dosgames" for example. Now drag that folder, with the left mouse button, and drop it over DOSBox's shortcut, DOSBox will run and mount that folder as C:\. Then mount your CD drive, entering in DOSBox's command prompt «mount d "X:\" -t cdrom», where X is your CD drive's letter. Then run the installer from the command line. When you're asked for the installation path, leave "c:\kom".

IT WORKS!!! The game works. I'm so happy now. :nuts:

Thanks Japo, you're my hero. *hugs Japofran* :thumbs:
Do you know how many years I've been trying (and failing) to get this to work?


But I realised the game is over 600MB. Is that still suitable for review for AB? :mhh:

[arete]

Eeep! :o Maybe a ripped version? Check with the admins... :ouch:

[Frodo]

Eeep! :o Maybe a ripped version? Check with the admins... :ouch:
I don't know how to rip it.

But that wee smiley is so adorable, with the twitching eyes. :love:

[_r.u.s.s.]

well first of all, the game is in iso cellar like for a half a year or so

second of all, there's a step by step video tutorial (http://www.google.sk/search?hl=sk&ei=JBqtSZWOJJCK1QXKjIDNBQ&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=how+to+install+kingdom+of+magic+dosbox&spell=1) i made for some newbie in troubleshooting loong ago=P. it's a pity that i noticed this talk only now

and then, ripping kingdom of magic would be kind unreal since whole the magic of the game is in it's annimations and sound effects=/

[Japo]

But I realised the game is over 600MB. Is that still suitable for review for AB? :mhh:

Ripping games can be different every time. If it can already be downloaded now from the ISO cellar, everybody who has performed such shady business before :D can give it a go.

IT WORKS!!! The game works. I'm so happy now. :nuts:

Thanks Japo, you're my hero. *hugs Japofran* :thumbs:
Do you know how many years I've been trying (and failing) to get this to work?

:)

A Windows access problem as I thought... Now with Vista lots of people are getting that. If only DOSBox was user-mode compliant... It's as easy as using different folders. I think I'll post in the DOSBox board at AR right now. EDIT: Finally posted on DOSBox's own forum.

However if you tried back when you ran Windows XP, presumably as admin, I don't know why it didn't work. The compatibility database (http://www.dosbox.com/comp_list.php?showID=3046) says it worked with previous versions of DOSBox.

[Frodo]

However if you tried back when you ran Windows XP, presumably as admin, I don't know why it didn't work. The compatibility database (http://www.dosbox.com/comp_list.php?showID=3046) says it worked with previous versions of DOSBox.
It ran absolutely fine in Windows 95. But I just couldn't get it to work in XP or Vista (until now :3:). I just kept getting the 'Invalid Directory' message, no matter what I tried.

*kicks the stupid Vista* :bleh2:

[Japo]

Windows user-mode compliance.
Should be in 0.73.
http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=7745&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=120

:)

Windows 95 runs DOS apps natively, no wonder it worked.

Vista is safer because of this. Not just anyone can modify important files behind the unwitting user, and that inclues viruses, drive-by downloads, etc. When you have these problems with legacy apps, you can always install them under the Shared Documents just the same.

[Frodo]

Flop didn't want to review ripped version of Shannara, so can I claim that as well please. I have the archive. :)

(Flop, if you changed your mind, just let me know :max:)

[Panthro]

The sim life review is on the FTP, so thats ready to go, but I'm having a hard time getting a copy of Shadow of the Horned Rat, may have to resort to the unmentionable, but if anyone has a copy let me know.

[BranjoHello]

Back on topic slightly - here is a list of the reviews out of this topic by certain reviewers. If I've got the list wrong or if you have the archive, please tell me, otherwise I'll start sending archives out. Let's get these reviews on the road! :)

Branjo
--
Bugs Bunny Hare-Brained Adventure, The
Army Men
Earth 2140
Magic & Mayhem
School Bus Driver



First one(Bugs Bunny) is sent to Fifth over an month ago, I realy don't know what is he waiting for, its a small archive, it could have been placed on site 100 times by now. If he lost the stuff I sent him or something, I can give it to someone else to upload it on site!? :wall:

I don't know if Army Men & Earth 2140 are protected, I think that someone said they are. :mhh:

I'll start writing the review of Magic & Mayhem as soon as Bugs Bunny gets on site. And I'll upload everything through this FTP of yours so that there will be no further obstacles for uploading my stuff. :max:

School Bus Driver is something Marko_River and me will work out together in about a month. :whistling:

[Japo]

I don't know what happened, but it's in order to avoid that kind of things that the FTP incoming folder and the new offers forum exist. :) Please post on the offers forum what you're ready to upload or have just uploaded. And if you don't know how to upload to the server, just say a word and we'll PM you.

[AlumiuN]

I'll start writing the review of Magic & Mayhem as soon as Bugs Bunny gets on site. And I'll upload everything through this FTP of yours so that there will be no further obstacles for uploading my stuff. :max:


Start doing that now, there is already a reasonably large backlog of games, extras, etc. that we have to clear first. :)

[Dave]

First one(Bugs Bunny) is sent to Fifth over an month ago, I realy don't know what is he waiting for, its a small archive, it could have been placed on site 100 times by now. If he lost the stuff I sent him or something, I can give it to someone else to upload it on site!? :wall:

It's in queue with other updates, be patience please.
And we asked you to open your personal topic at offers forums many times, is it so difficult? :p
Thanks, we wil easily check material in that way ;)

Offers (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/forumdisplay.php?f=105)

[Frodo]

But I realised [KINGDOM O MAGIC] is over 600MB. Is that still suitable for review for AB? :mhh:

Eeep! :o Maybe a ripped version? Check with the admins... :ouch:

Admins... do I still have the go-ahead for this? :mhh: Has anyone managed to rip it from ISO cellar?
As well as the large size, I found that the game won't work unless the cd is in the drive.

[AlumiuN]

So we need a crack as well. :p

[_r.u.s.s.]

Admins... do I still have the go-ahead for this? Has anyone managed to rip it from ISO cellar?
As well as the large size, I found that the game won't work unless the cd is in the drive.
like i said, ripping a game that basically consists of video clips is unreal/stupid

listen to people who are more experienced than you

[Frodo]

Gah, I'm not having much luck here. :bleh: I had a look at my Shannara rip. It's 567 MB, which I'm guessing is too big for the site? And it has the Underdogs logo in the intro. :doh: If anyone has a smaller rip, that would be great. :thumbs:


Okay, what else is there *looks at the list again*
Hmm, I'm interested in Chrono Quest and Mission Critical. :max:
Do you have archives for them? And if so, how big are they? :)

[Panthro]

I am gonna have to duck out of reviewing Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat, Having a hard time getting my hands on a copy for a start, and I don't think I have the time to get through it anyway.

Many apologies, if my situation changes, I'll let you know.

EDIT: Got a copy from TheChosen (Thanks!), so hopefully will be able to sort out something.

[Ermuli]

I had a look at my Shannara rip. It's 567 MB
I have a Shannara rip which is 36 Mb. I'll check that tomorrow.
Found some other rips as well:
Shannara-RAZOR [25 Mb]
Shannara.Addon-RAZOR [12 Mb]
Shannara.zip [177 Mb]

[Frodo]

Only 36 MB? It's worth having a look at, thanks Ermuli. :max:


Any chance you have a rip for Mission Critical? I want to review that as well, although judging from the quality of screenshots at Moby Games (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/mission-critical/screenshots), I'm guessing it's too big for the site, as well. :whistling:

[AlumiuN]

Crystal Caves is still sold on 3D Realms' website. So is Duke Nukem II, but if you can prove that it's freeware, I'll take that. :)

[Japo]

The first episode of Duke Nukem II is shareware, the other two are sold by the owner itself and no-no-go, I think?

[AlumiuN]

That sounds about right. It's the same with Crystal Caves.

[Japo]

3D Realms / Apogee support all their games (and the old ones are all shareware), except the one mentioned on this webpage as "freeware", which they don't offer any "support" for. They do host them for download though. :OK:

http://www.3drealms.com/downloads.html

Really exemplary company IMHO.

[Ermuli]

Only 36 MB? It's worth having a look at, thanks Ermuli. :max:


Any chance you have a rip for Mission Critical? I want to review that as well, although judging from the quality of screenshots at Moby Games (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/mission-critical/screenshots), I'm guessing it's too big for the site, as well. :whistling:
Just tested Shannara rip: it's that Razor release and it works after editing the ini file.

I also have Mission Critical rip from Hotu: it's 75,4 Mb. Not tested. All the movies are ripped. Want these?

[Frodo]

Not sure what you mean by Razor release, but I would appreciate if you could send it to me, and tell me how to change the ini.

It would also be great to have Mission Critical rip, so I can review it.

Thanks Ermuli. :)

[Ermuli]

You haven't heard of the famous warez group Razor? :hihihi:

By sending them to you, you must mean uploading to FTP?

[Frodo]

Razor 1911? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razor_1911) :embarassed:

I can't download from the ftp server, cos I don't have access. I can only upload. :max:

I can give you my msn address, but are your versions iso? :max:

[Ermuli]

You got it right! :clap:

I don't use messenger or any other similar service. I can
upload them to 4shared and PM you the links.

These are both rips as I stated before, isos for both are
available in the Cellar. Shannara = 1 cd, Mission Critical = 3 cds.

[Paco]

You got it right! :clap:

I don't use messenger or any other similar service. I can
upload them to 4shared and PM you the links.

These are both rips as I stated before, isos for both are
available in the Cellar. Shannara = 1 cd, Mission Critical = 3 cds.

or post the extra Url in Iso Cellar and i add it to the Game-Thread as extra-downloads.

[Lulu_Jane]

I'll review Sorcerian, if no one has any objections :)

[red_avatar]

Not sure what you mean by Razor release, but I would appreciate if you could send it to me, and tell me how to change the ini.

It would also be great to have Mission Critical rip, so I can review it.

Thanks Ermuli. :)
Sorry for the following outburst:

Noooo! Don't review the Mission Critical rip! The rip is HORRIBLE. How can you play an adventure game when you cut out the bits that contain the story? The actual game comes on 3 CDs - you really can not cut out the movies and still enjoy the game. I was disgusted with this rip over at Home of the Underdogs because it was so useless. It rapes the game.

Or in short: we should either have all 3CDs or not have it at all. It wouldn't reflect well on us by hosting a game if the rip maims it too badly.

[Frodo]

Hmm, I played it a little bit last night. I must admit I'm slightly disappointed cos I have no explanation for how I got into the currant situation at beginning of the game. I guess it was explained in a cut-scene?

Seems like it could be an awesome game though - it has atmosphere. :)

[red_avatar]

Hmm, I played it a little bit last night. I must admit I'm slightly disappointed cos I have no explanation for how I got into the currant situation at beginning of the game. I guess it was explained in a cut-scene?

Seems like it could be an awesome game though - it has atmosphere. :)
It's quite good but like you said: you'll miss the story without the numerous cut scenes. I first played the rip and didn't really notice the lack of cut scenes because it's not always obvious but I thought "christ this game is lame - how was I supposed to know I had to do this and that" only to buy the full game and then see crucial vid clips that give clues and provide the story that is nearly missing without the clips.

[Frodo]

Having played Mission Critical a bit more, it's a great game. It oozes atmosphere. :clap:

Although the maze leading from Reactor Spaces down to engineering is horendous. :max:

Anyways, I'm still working on that reivew. :)

[Frodo]

Urrrggghhh! I reached a section in Mission Critical that just wrecks the whole thing! :(:doh2::no:

The rip has all cut-scenes removed, and it's very hard to understand the story, or what is going on in general. Now I have just finished a 'conversation' with someone, but I couldn't see or hear what they were saying - I just saw a black screen. I could see my responses, but they don't make sense, cos it's a one-sided conversation. I'm guessing most of the information I need is in those missing cut-scenes. :(

I'm sure the full game is amazing, but I'm really not convinced that this rip should be on Abandonia. Should I still go ahead with it? :oh:

[red_avatar]

Urrrggghhh! I reached a section in Mission Critical that just wrecks the whole thing! :(:doh2::no:

The rip has all cut-scenes removed, and it's very hard to understand the story, or what is going on in general. Now I have just finished a 'conversation' with someone, but I couldn't see or hear what they were saying - I just saw a black screen. I could see my responses, but they don't make sense, cos it's a one-sided conversation. I'm guessing most of the information I need is in those missing cut-scenes. :(

I'm sure the full game is amazing, but I'm really not convinced that this rip should be on Abandonia. Should I still go ahead with it? :oh:
If only someone had warned you. :whistling: ;)

[Twelvie]

I know I haven't reviewed anything before, but I've been lurking around the site for a couple of years and I'd like to review Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare. It's a game I enjoyed as a child and have just rediscovered. Would this be OK?

[Frodo]

If only someone had warned you. :whistling: ;)
Yeah, why didn't you warn me! :tongue:

[AlumiuN]

I know I haven't reviewed anything before, but I've been lurking around the site for a couple of years and I'd like to review Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare. It's a game I enjoyed as a child and have just rediscovered. Would this be OK?

Sure. I'll add you to the list. :) Have you got the game already?

[Twelvie]

Sure. I'll add you to the list. :) Have you got the game already?
I have, I've been playing it for a couple of weeks to get back into it. Where, when and how should I submit the review?

[Luchsen]

When it is finished. :D

For the rest: PM sent. :PM:

[AlumiuN]

Never mind, I didn't notice Luchsen's post. :p

Anyway, I'm taking Kiloblaster, Heartlight and Overkill and Die Hard 2(cheers Luchsen).

[Panthro]

I'm gonna have to bail out of doing Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat. I cant get it to install, and haven't got the time or patience to figure out a workaround. Searching the web has provided very few ideas some of which I've tried to no avail.

I'd happily take on the task of Shadowcaster though, I played it back in the day, and never completed it.

[AlumiuN]

OK. :) Have you still got an archive?

[TotalAnarchy]

I think I want to review "Monuments of Mars" by 3D Realms, you know one of the games released as freeware here (http://www.3drealms.com/news/2009/03/several_old_games_released_as_freeware.html). But first I want to compare the version from FTP to the new freeware version.

[Saccade]

I can't get onto the FTP, so I'm just going to take Spy vs. Spy III and Metal Gear 1.

I've already got these, so I don't need the files.

After the FTP's sorted, I'll start working through the list for you - I could do with something other than shitty stories to write.

Thanks guys.
Pete

ps - the Text Adventures are MINE!!! (when I can get them... :< )I've loved them since I was a kid!

[BranjoHello]

I can't get onto the FTP, so I'm just going to take Spy vs. Spy III and Metal Gear 1.

I think that someone else already booked Metal Gear, and I'm 100% sure that Marko_River booked Spy vs Spy games. :)

[Paco]

I think that someone else already booked Metal Gear, and I'm 100% sure that Marko_River booked Spy vs Spy games. :)

AlumiuN booked Metal Gear alright but Spy vs. Spy? I dont see it here
(http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showpost.php?p=345774&postcount=2)
I can't get onto the FTP, so I'm just going to take Spy vs. Spy III and Metal Gear 1.

I've already got these, so I don't need the files.

After the FTP's sorted, I'll start working through the list for you - I could do with something other than shitty stories to write.

Thanks guys.
Pete

ps - the Text Adventures are MINE!!! (when I can get them... :< )I've loved them since I was a kid!

Text Adventure? ^_^ Name the Games which you want to review and get it booked and ask for archives, then we see what we can do.

[Saccade]

AlumiuN booked Metal Gear alright but Spy vs. Spy? I dont see it here
(http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showpost.php?p=345774&postcount=2)


Text Adventure? ^_^ Name the Games which you want to review and get it booked and ask for archives, then we see what we can do.

Text adventures - the ones you listed!

Abbey of Montglane, The
Deep Space Drifter
Dunjin
Enchanted Castle
Humbug
Jacaranda Jim
Hampton Manor
Castle Ralf
Skyland's Star
T-Zero
Unnkulian Underworld
Unnkulian Underworld II

These tend to be unpopular, but I love them - it'll just take me a while to finish them all, write hints and walkthrus and reviews.
I'm not claiming them all, take them if you want them, but I'd appreciate being considered having dibs on at least a few.

I've finished the Spy vs Spy review, boxshot and screen-shots. They're all ready for when you want them. That way, if the other guy does it too, then you have two to choose from, eh?

Don't mind not doing Metal Gear as I never really liked it. MGS4 is good, however.

Offer stands despite IP issues and Suspicious minds.

[Panthro]

@AlumiuN: just had a look, I've got a version of shadowcaster that I possibly got from HOTU a long while back. Will try firing it up later today, see what happens.

[AlumiuN]

@Saccade: If you want to do Metal Gear, go for it. As you can probably see, I'm a little bogged down by reviews at the moment. :p Marko-river took the Spy vs. Spy series, which I accidentally missed off his list, but apparantely not Spy vs. Spy III, so I guess that unless Arete made a mistake and SvS3 comes under the series, you get it. I'll see if we have the archives soon and PM you some links (although my school internet connection may not like it :().

@Panthro: Good, because I'm not sure we have an archive for it otherwise. :)

@TotalAnarchy: Do the 3D Realms freeware one, regardless of the one we have on FTP. Of course, they're probably the same... :p

[TotalAnarchy]

@TotalAnarchy: Do the 3D Realms freeware one, regardless of the one we have on FTP. Of course, they're probably the same... :p

No they're not! It's a difference of 180 KB!

But I'm almost sure the one on FTP is the shareware limited version.

[TotalAnarchy]

I'm also taking the review for Heimdall 1, archive uploaded by Saccade. (of course if noone minds this...)

[Saccade]

I'm also taking the review for Heimdall 1, archive uploaded by Saccade. (of course if noone minds this...)

Do you want to use mine and just say it's yours?

[Saccade]

And jeez guys - when am I gonna get the text adventures..?

[ed]

Scratch that - cheers Bobbin.

[Saccade]

[QUOTE=AlumiuN;359191]@Saccade: If you want to do Metal Gear, go for it. As you can probably see, I'm a little bogged down by reviews at the moment. :p Marko-river took the Spy vs. Spy series, which I accidentally missed off his list, but apparantely not Spy vs. Spy III, so I guess that unless Arete made a mistake and SvS3 comes under the series, you get it. I'll see if we have the archives soon and PM you some links (although my school internet connection may not like it :().

Hey A,

Needn't bother with the SvS3 links - have original.
All uploaded anyhow.

Re: Metal Gear, allow me to relinquish it to whomever may desire a Solid Snake, as Bobbin has linked me to the text adventures that PCZelda uploaded elsewhere.

I'm starting with "Deep Space Drifter", as it sounds like the sort of thing I'd write, and will post in my thread when I've reviewed and then Walkthru'd (hints and tips or straights...)

I'll work through the list Alphabetically after that.

Happy Easter Everyone and to all A Happy Easter.

Don't OD on chocolate.

[TotalAnarchy]

Do you want to use mine and just say it's yours?

ROTFLMAO :hysterical: No!!! I want to review your archive and say the review is mine, but the archive is yours. Or are you saying you want to review it instead? If that's what you want, it's ok with me...

[Saccade]

You're alright mate - I've played Heimdall to death...
I was just offering the prelim notes.

I've got a load of Text Adventures to get through. I'm having some problems with the Unix conversions for a few of the interactive books, and the various engines that they use, that means a lot of tidying up for hint-books and walkthrus.

Getting them to work in DOSBOX or Windows (as most people here seem to use PC's) is the challenge atm.
I'm working off a Macintosh this week, but I've got a version of DOSBOX called Boxer installed that works - it's the other game engines that are proving more troublesome.

Like Unix?

Got a pain in the arse?

(I ate too much dark chocolate over Easter and didn't wipe very well this morning, so I'm gonna answer "yes".)

[ed]
Since I'm getting through these text adventures fairly quickly (except the Unix conversions) I wouldn't mind going over StarWars Chess and reviewing that, though I'll need the Archive...

[Luchsen]

I uploaded Star Wars Chess long ago, but it is not really small. Can't we create an FTP directory with download permission? Will look into that.

[TotalAnarchy]

You're alright mate - I've played Heimdall to death...
I was just offering the prelim notes.

Ok Saccade, let's clarify this. From your words I understand you have already written a review for Heimdall 1? If so we should put your review. Maybe I don't understand and there's this second possibility that you played to death Heimdall, you didn't review it, but want to do it. If so, then we also use your review, because of course I never played Heimdall before, so basically you're more suited to review this game.

And I want to ask you to list all the games you're going to review in a single post, in this thread. Because I'm really confused. I'm not sure what I'm allowed to review and what not.

[Luchsen]

Saccade, please try the link which I sent you via PM.

[Saccade]

This would certainly be easier if I could speak Moldovian...

I must disagree with you on the suitability factor for this reason:

Heimdall 1 - "Played to death" = "I am bored of game and will probably give it a bad review; It'd probably be better if Total Anarchy did it, as he will review the game with fresh eyes and not be biased. Just like someone downloading and playing the game for the first time."

Which is what you're doing, eh, Total?

Simply put, I've made notes on every game I uploaded. If anyone wants them, they're welcome to have them.

To be honest with you, the notes that I make when writing are pretty nonsensical to nearly everyone but me.
Looking at them now, they are just short sentences that make little sense unless you are me and have the connexions in my brain.

It was just a friendly gesture. :) No big deal, man...

Jesus, I should learn to keep my mouth shut sometimes.

List of Games:
Abbey of Montglane, The - Complete. On FTP.
Castle Ralf - Complete. On FTP.
Deep Space Drifter - Complete. On FTP.
Dunjin
Enchanted Castle
Hampton Manor
Humbug
Jacaranda Jim

Metal Gear - If no-one else wants to. On reflection, I don't really want to do it for the same reasons as Heimdall...

Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers - Incomplete.
Skyland's Star
Spy vs. Spy III - Complete. On FTP.
Starwars Chess - Complete. On FTP.
T-Zero
Unnkulian Underworld
Unnkulian Underworld II

(Geezer requested I review later Zork Series - require archives)
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Sorry if I've caused you any confusion. Like I said, I was just making a friendly gesture.

-------

Luschen, thanks for the link. Downloaded, played and reviewed. Fun game. Complete. On FTP.

Also - have found good Text adventure "Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers"
I'm gonna play through it - it's freeware, the guy who made it is no longer contactable through email address given.

Will upload once played enough (perhaps supply walkthru, maps &/or hint-book if I get the chance) along with review and screenshots.

Bugger me this is a loooong post...

[TotalAnarchy]

Which is what you're doing, eh, Total?



I'll do that after reviewing the Monuments of Mars game.


Sorry if I've caused you any confusion. Like I said, I was just making a friendly gesture.



It's just that we need to be sure. It wouldn't be nice if two people make a review for the same game and in the end someone has to choose a single one.

Anyway, thanks for the list. :D I think it really makes it easier for everyone.

[Saccade]

No Probs.

[Shadow_Stalker]

I offer myself to review the dylan dog: through the looking glass game.It's an italian game i loved and completed. I will write the reviews on the next week (i am really busy till monday).

[AlumiuN]

I offer myself to review the dylan dog: through the looking glass game.It's an italian game i loved and completed. I will write the reviews on the next week (i am really busy till monday).

You've got the archive to take some screenshots, then? :)

[antifood]

I would like to review Wizardry 8.

[arete]

Is it abandonware?

[BranjoHello]

After I'm finished with Nightmare Creatures and Magic & Mayhem, it would be my pleasure to review Lollypop and Pitfall.
Please send me the archives of this two games because I can't dl them from FTP.

[antifood]

Is it abandonware?

Yes:

http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showthread.php?t=15943

[arete]

Provided someone provides a rip for the site that isn't too big, it's a go. :OK:

[Shadow_Stalker]

I have not disappeared.I will post the review for Dylan Dog (plus screenshots) on sunday.Have i to put the files on the ftp like i did with the submitted games?

[Paco]

I have not disappeared.I will post the review for Dylan Dog (plus screenshots) on sunday.Have i to put the files on the ftp like i did with the submitted games?

simply: yes.

[Panthro]

Finished Shadowcaster review, but having trouble uploading the archive. The file I have is "scaster.rar" and is about 8MB, but I get a permission denied message about half way through the upload.

[EDIT] worked after waiting 24hrs.

[Shadow_Stalker]

I have uploaded some Dylan Dog's screenshots.Review still needs some corrections,so i'll submit it later.

[TotalAnarchy]

I have uploaded some Dylan Dog's screenshots.Review still needs some corrections,so i'll submit it later.

Can you upload also the archive? It seems we don't have it on FTP.

[Shadow_Stalker]

No problem,i'll upload it on friday with the review. ;)

[antifood]

Provided someone provides a rip for the site that isn't too big, it's a go. :OK:

What would constitute being too big?

[arete]

Anything over 100mb. This is because the number of downloads from AB is so huge and the bandwidth usage so high. Something like 1 terabyte over three months.

[AlumiuN]

I think the largest game we have on site is 150 mB-ish, which is System Shock.

[Paco]

I have uploaded some Dylan Dog's screenshots.Review still needs some corrections,so i'll submit it later.

If you uploads something, dont forget to post that in your Thread too.

@arete The Limit is 150 MB not 100 MB.

[Saccade]

Don't know if anyone's said they would yet - Can't tell if Luchsen's on it or not...

Timequest looks pretty interesting. I'd have a go at doing it and writing a walkthru and stuff (If I can... the last walkthru I tried, I couldn't finish the game and gave up).

I don't have the game and hadn't even heard of it til I read about it in the Chronoquest request thread, so if it's available - could I get the archive?

[Geezer]

Don't know if anyone's said they would yet - Can't tell if Luchsen's on it or not...

Timequest looks pretty interesting. I'd have a go at doing it and writing a walkthru and stuff (If I can... the last walkthru I tried, I couldn't finish the game and gave up).

I don't have the game and hadn't even heard of it til I read about it in the Chronoquest request thread, so if it's available - could I get the archive?

I could get it ready tomorrow. Anybody else have dibs?

[TotalAnarchy]

I could get it ready tomorrow. Anybody else have dibs?

Sorry Geezer, Chris already uploaded the archive on FTP a long time ago, so we'll use that one, unless there will be some problems.

Edit: Corrected

[Chris]

Sorry Geezer, Chris already uploaded the archive on FTP a long time ago, so we'll use that one, unless there will be some problems.

Edit: Corrected

This archive was taken from HOTU, so if you have original material, I wouldn't mind if we use yours.

[Geezer]

This archive was taken from HOTU, so if you have original material, I wouldn't mind if we use yours.

I do have the originals but it doesn't matter to me which we use. Did you upload manual, box shots etc? I don't have the game installed on my PC so if you want to use a pre-installed version we can go with yours, Chris. I can upload the disk images and any of the extras if we need them yet.

[Paco]

I do have the originals but it doesn't matter to me which we use. Did you upload manual, box shots etc? I don't have the game installed on my PC so if you want to use a pre-installed version we can go with yours, Chris. I can upload the disk images and any of the extras if we need them yet.

What Chris uploaded of Timequest:

- Timequest - archive, manual, solution (Chris)

[Chris]

I would still prefer the originals. A proper PDF-scanned manual is way better than the text-file which I've submitted. We could use my pre-install and add your disk images as extras, as you suggested. Also, boxshots would be great to round up the package. :)

[Geezer]

I would still prefer the originals. A proper PDF-scanned manual is way better than the text-file which I've submitted. We could use my pre-install and add your disk images as extras, as you suggested. Also, boxshots would be great to round up the package. :)

Sounds good to me. The manual is not very impressive ... very few illustrations. I will scan it and then we can judge. There are two other documents besides the manual. Mission Briefing Papers and the Interkron Trouble Shooting Guide.

[TotalAnarchy]

I would still prefer the originals. A proper PDF-scanned manual is way better than the text-file which I've submitted. We could use my pre-install and add your disk images as extras, as you suggested. Also, boxshots would be great to round up the package. :)

So can I give Saccade your copy?

[Chris]

So can I give Saccade your copy?
Sure :)

[Shadow_Stalker]

I uploaded the Dylan Dog game.I am still working on the review,though...sorry for the delay.

[dkw]

I can write some reviews on three "5 Star General" series games that are missing from the site: Allied General, Star General, and Pacific General. I can also write a review for War Wind as well.
I would offer to provide the games themselves, but there is only 2 things stopping that. 1. I don't know how to upload the CD-ROMs; and 2. All four are still listed as being "Sold" on the Oldwarez List.

[Chris]

I can write some reviews on three "5 Star General" series games that are missing from the site: Allied General, Star General, and Pacific General.
I would offer to provide the games themselves, but there is only 2 things stopping that. 1. I don't know how to upload the CD-ROMs; and 2. All three are still listed as being "Sold" on the Oldwarez List.


Hey, dkw! Thank you for your offers! I've just re-checked the status of these games. Unfortunately Allied General & Star General are stillprotected through ESA.

Allied General [Mindscape Entertainment, 1995] [PROTECTED]
Star General [Mindscape Entertainment, 1996] [PROTECTED]

Mindscape is a subsidiary of Ubisoft, who is an ESA member. That means their games have a protection period of 15 years after release.
We'd love to have them on site, but as there are still copyright holders, we are not permitted to host them.

As Pacific General was published by SSI and as there are no buy-links, this game is approved for Abandonia.

Pacific General [Strategic Simulations, Inc. 1997] [APPROVED FOR ISO CELLAR]

Still, the game has to have a size of <150MB to go to the site. If you can provide an image with this size or less, we'll be glad to put it on site. If the game is larger, we'll put it into ISO cellar. Just drop me a line by PM, if you need help with creating images or uploading them. Your contribution would be very appreachiated! :)

[dkw]

It seems odd to me that a review is not allowed when something is protected.

Looking through my old games pile:
I can also write reviews for War Wind, Steel Panthers 2 Modern Battles, and Steel Panthers 3 Brigade Commander.

[Xhumed]

Hi, I've been playing The Abbey of Montglane the text adventure for a few hours and if I can get out of this damn tower I'll write a review of it :rolleyes:

[Paco]

Hi, I've been playing The Abbey of Montglane the text adventure for a few hours and if I can get out of this damn tower I'll write a review of it :rolleyes:

You are a Month too later. Saccade already wrote one and submitted it with other Stuff for this Game incl a Walkthrough.

List of Reviewer (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showpost.php?p=345774&postcount=1)

[skillz]

A review of Pacific Generals would be cool
I've never beaten it...really hard:(

[Xhumed]

You are a Month too later. Saccade already wrote one and submitted it with other Stuff for this Game incl a Walkthrough.

List of Reviewer (http://www.abandonia.com/vbullet/showpost.php?p=345774&postcount=1)

OK Thanks, I missed that list, I wonder if he did a walkthough I think I'll need one:hysterical:

[Frodo]

Hi, I've been playing The Abbey of Montglane the text adventure for a few hours and if I can get out of this damn tower I'll write a review of it :rolleyes:

To get out of the tower, you must jump out of the window :tongue:




Sorry, couldn't resist :hihihi:

[skillz]

Chris can u give me a link where to buy allied general it's the only one i don't have
So i can complete the series

LOL nm sorry i do have it....i seriously need to update my list of games

[Japo]

I hope we will add it soon to the site ^_^
[APPROVED]

OMFG two years since. :whops: And it was hosted at HOTU but now that's over. Abandonia must step in. :)

EDIT: Never mind, since I have to provide the archive and stuff I'd better set an example and post in my thread...

[TotalAnarchy]

Before I forget, I'll take the reviews for Word Whiz and Trivia Whiz.

[Frodo]

I would still like to review Chrono Quest, if anyone has the archive. :max:

Curse you Arete, for putting that game on the list, making me aware of it, then not having the archive. :bleh2:

*runs away from Arete's wrath*

[The_Lemming]

I require the archives for:

-Starwars Arcade

-TimeQuest

-ChessMaster 2010

-Where In Time is Carmen Sandiego?

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[Acethor]

I'm gonna be writing reviews for:

- Monster Bash

- Xargon

- Tyrian

If thats OK with everyone :)

And I'll be sure to take some screenies as well.

[jmccrea70]

Id be happy to review Spelljammer if I could get it.

[Japo]

Id be happy to review Spelljammer if I could get it.
I'll get back to you when I have time, if no one else does. If you don't hear from us by the weekend pls PM me.

[TotalAnarchy]

No need for that, I sent him a PM

[Saccade]

I require the archives for:

-Starwars Arcade

-TimeQuest

-ChessMaster 2010

-Where In Time is Carmen Sandiego?

Please forward these archives to me via the private messaging system at your earliest convenience.

Hi Lemming.
Starwars went up on site a few days ago.

I'm doing Timequest and have almost finished the whole lot for it to go up on site - Review, Screenshots, Walkthru, Hints (eventually UHS file) and including a decent boxshot this time (unlike with Spy vs Spy III :embarrassed: ).

Chessmaster I can send you as I'm not sure it is up on FTP yet, but it is on my list of things to FTP when my bloody new router gets here!!!
I will put it for you in the same place as I did WITICS and PM you the link next time I visit my homepage.
Then you can just click my name, go to my homepage and download the relevant .zip / .rar

(btw - I think that I have found a keygen for Winrar that works consistenty. It gets rid of the annoying pop-ups. anyone wants, I can put that up too.)

WITICS - idk if I can crack the copy protection and idk if Geezer can find the manual.
The Desk Encylopaedia the game's copy protection refers to is an actual book - if we could find and aquire the right version (mobygames has the info) then we could just make a copy code list for the game..?

OR we could find another version of the game (not sure which one) and just run the programme that cracks it for you, like X-Wing and all that...
I haven't found one that works with it yet, but if I do - I'll let you know straight away.

Luchsen, I believe, is also looking for a cracked version or one that is compatible with the Cracker - he's probably a lot better at finding game archives than I am!
It would be really good to get that game up - I've still got it for Megadrive and it still is fun at times when I fancy chilling out.

[Japo]

No need for that, I sent him a PM

I see you read my subtle hint: :p
if no one else does.

[punch999]

I'd be willing to re-review any of the old games that have short boring reviews (Cough Kosta)

If anybody needs that.

[TotalAnarchy]

I'd be willing to re-review any of the old games that have short boring reviews (Cough Kosta)

If anybody needs that.

Tell me your favourite genres and I can give you some suggestions-games that need a new review.

[punch999]

I'll review anything it doesn't matter.

[TotalAnarchy]

Here are the prioritary games that need a new review. Pick one:

The Lost Vikings (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/12/Lost+Vikings%2C+The.html)
The Blues Brothers (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/31/Blues+Brothers+1%2C+The.html)
Xenon 2 (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/42/Xenon+2+Megablast.html)
Zool (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/61/Zool.html)
Centurion - Defender of Rome (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/23/Centurion+-+Defender+of+Rome.html)

[Japo]

Centurion - Defender of Rome (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/23/Centurion+-+Defender+of+Rome.html)

Dibs I want to review that one.

[punch999]

I reviewed Xenon 2. What now?

[TotalAnarchy]

Just sent you a PM with instructions. Also if you want to contribute more, please create your separate thread in the Offers subforum and post there your contributions.

[arlesya]

Are Ultima, Ultima II and Ultima Exodus still up for review? In this case, I'd love to write a review for those games.

I also need the game's archives. Thanks ^_^

[Paco]

Are Ultima, Ultima II and Ultima Exodus still up for review? In this case, I'd love to write a review for those games.

*put arlesya on to review these 3 Games*

[arlesya]

*put arlesya on to review these 3 Games*

great!! ^_^ but how can I get the games? *yet another silly question moment* :mhh:

[TotalAnarchy]

Are Ultima, Ultima II and Ultima Exodus still up for review? In this case, I'd love to write a review for those games.

I also need the game's archives. Thanks ^_^

Then talk to Nick and say you've taken the rights to review the first two. I understood he wanted to do them as well.

[arlesya]

Then talk to Nick and say you've taken the rights to review the first two. I understood he wanted to do them as well.

oh, really? :mhh: hmmm that makes things complicated then. I haven't seen Nick in a while. Why wasn't he assigned to these games in the review's thread?

[TotalAnarchy]

oh, really? :mhh: hmmm that makes things complicated then. I haven't seen Nick in a while. Why wasn't he assigned to these games in the review's thread?

Cause by coincidence he uploaded the first two Ultimas only yesterday. He's actually very active lately. Send him a PM.

[arlesya]

Cause by coincidence he uploaded the first two Ultimas only yesterday. He's actually very active lately. Send him a PM.

my luck never ceases to amaze me :hypno:
ok, I'll pm him. Thanks, TA.

[El Quia]

I want to review all gamebooks!!!! :D:D:D :woot2::woot2::woot2:

But, to be fair, it would take me forever. So I will start with Grailquest and Middle-Earth Quest. Then, I will continue with the rest. But I will announce which series/book then, because I will not be able to review them fast. So, if any other gamebook lover out there wants another series, join the fun :D

[TotalAnarchy]

I want to review all gamebooks!!!! :D:D:D :woot2::woot2::woot2:

But, to be fair, it would take me forever. So I will start with Grailquest and Middle-Earth Quest. Then, I will continue with the rest. But I will announce which series/book then, because I will not be able to review them fast. So, if any other gamebook lover out there wants another series, join the fun :D

Can someone explain to me what's a gamebook?

[Paco]

@TA its best when you take a look at Horseman Folder "Gamebook" on FTP.

[Frodo]

The gamebook folder is empty :weird:

[Paco]

@Frodo you are right. Fifth moved it to Extra on Server so El can downloads from it.

[Nick]

I can review Sea Battle game.

[bobson]

I'll take Franko - The Crazy Revenge :)

Review, screenshots and archive prepared :)

[arete]

Awesome! You need ftp details?

[bobson]

Awesome! You need ftp details?

Got them - game on site :sneaky:

[Nick]

I made Sea Battle review along with screenshots.

[TotalAnarchy]

Murder!, Murders in Venice and Murders in Space reviews are mine.

[arete]

Games Needing Review list updated as of 30-07-2009.

[Dave]

Move to trash?

[The Fifth Horseman]

It needs splitting accordingly.