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For those having problems getting many of these games to work on modern computers-- Go to Google or Yahoo and do a search for two things- DosBox and D-Fend. They're both freeware. Many of these games won't run properly on modern computers but that's where DosBox comes into play. It's a program that pretends it's an old DOS machine and exists only to run other programs (old games like these). It even simulates old sound cards and video modes almost perfeclty. I could go on and on. D-Fend is an excellent front-end for DosBox. If you're going to try DosBox, you'll want D-Fend. Trust me. D-Fend is easy to learn and simlifies things tremendously. On to the main subject, these old RPGs. Before the days of the massive multiplayer RPGs we had RPGs that were centered around the sole experience of one player.. you. You would create your character or party of characters and off you'd go unto the dark unknown. No petty flame war going on in a general chat or someone discussing the latest movie while you're off in some supposed dark wilderness. It's just you, danger, strange things and nobody else. Although I do play and do like massive multiplayer RPGs, sometimes one just gets more of a feeling of adventure and mystery from some of the RPGs that were intended for the individual rather than a massive audience. If you've played Eye Of The Beholder for any length of time, then you know what I'm talking about. After all these years they're all right here. DosBox and D-Fend makes them all work. The price is worth it for the Eye of The Beholder series alone, but they're certainly not the only goodies in the package.Read full review
Well my review is going to be short. This is the third time I have bought one of the games on this disk set. Pools of Radiance. And the follow up games after it are just a joy for me to play. If you haven't play them you should. Even if the graphics is out dated. It is the best CPRG I have ever played and follows 2nd editions rules as close as possible. I wish that SSI had made more games just like the Gold box.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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