How to play nostalgic games

Ikognito
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132

11-10-2016, 01:43 PM

I don’t understand why I started watching that Lego Island video, but I want to try playing it. The disc isn’t available, so I’m unsure how to access it or play older WinXP titles. I’m using Windows 8.1.

Ikognito

11-10-2016, 01:43 PM #1

zuper_ah
Member

142

11-12-2016, 10:08 AM

You might only need to set them up for compatibility mode, if you're fortunate.

zuper_ah

11-12-2016, 10:08 AM #2

You might only need to set them up for compatibility mode, if you're fortunate.

BakenCookies
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212

12-02-2016, 09:22 PM

Without the disc, reaching that distance becomes difficult. I still possess the disk at home, and I think it functioned properly with my Windows 7 setup (without enabling compatibility features). It’s unclear whether it’s allowed to download since it’s quite outdated.

BakenCookies

12-02-2016, 09:22 PM #3

ArchangelZ21
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209

12-09-2016, 08:16 AM

Search for a download option online. Avoid sharing links since it's unclear if it violates the CoC. It should function properly.

ArchangelZ21

12-09-2016, 08:16 AM #4

Search for a download option online. Avoid sharing links since it's unclear if it violates the CoC. It should function properly.

Panda867
Junior Member

12-17-2016, 11:22 PM

Reach out to Mindscape

Panda867

12-17-2016, 11:22 PM #5

Reach out to Mindscape

Strikerxs2
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168

12-18-2016, 12:43 AM

I play Virus The Game released in 1998 on Windows 8.1 using compatibility settings

Strikerxs2

12-18-2016, 12:43 AM #6

I play Virus The Game released in 1998 on Windows 8.1 using compatibility settings

kkcool890
Member

12-18-2016, 04:49 AM

I’ll try locating the discs and just play them that way. I’m open to discovering a ROM version too. I also regularly use a PS2 emulator. Let me check what the web has to say. Thanks!

kkcool890

12-18-2016, 04:49 AM #7

I’ll try locating the discs and just play them that way. I’m open to discovering a ROM version too. I also regularly use a PS2 emulator. Let me check what the web has to say. Thanks!

NinjaTurtleNL
Member

207

12-19-2016, 04:11 AM

Programs designed for older Windows versions often cause frustration. Using DOSBox offers a solution, though sound support remains limited.

NinjaTurtleNL

12-19-2016, 04:11 AM #8

Programs designed for older Windows versions often cause frustration. Using DOSBox offers a solution, though sound support remains limited.

Agman10
Senior Member

690

12-20-2016, 04:03 AM

I ran the old King's Quest game to test it before GOG simplified things, and it worked—though there were some minor issues.

Agman10

12-20-2016, 04:03 AM #9

I ran the old King's Quest game to test it before GOG simplified things, and it worked—though there were some minor issues.