Utilities (5)

Websites in Games

1. !Puzzle
   A multi-tasking sliding-block game, that allows any sprite to be used instead of numbers.
   http://www.organizer.ukgateway.net/progs.htm
   
   
2. Abuse
   Port by Lee Noar.
   http://www.leenoar.ukos.com/abuse/index.html
   
   
3. Abuse
   Full R-Comp release.
   http://www.arsvcs.demon.co.uk/leisure/abuse/abuse.html
   
   
4. Acorn Arcade
   Regularly updated RISC OS gaming news and reviews site.
   http://www.acornarcade.com/
   
   
5. Acorn Gaming
   Acorn games site with news & reviews and a database of all commercial games for the Acorn platform.
   http://www.acorn-gaming.org.uk/
   
   
6. Acorn Gaming 98-00
   Acorn gaming news and reviews site. Now out of date, but remains useful.
   http://www.argonet.co.uk/ag98/
   
   
7. Acorn Syndicate+
   Take control of a futuristic Syndicate and orchestrate your bid for global domination!
   http://www.arsvcs.demon.co.uk/leisure/syndicate/synd.html
   
   
8. Acorndownloadpage
   Download free games.
   http://www.acornspellen.netfirms.com/indexeng.html
   
   
9. Angband and Variants
   Includes Cthangband, Kamband, Oangband, Pziband, Sangband, Yin-Yangband, Zangband.
   http://www.verelanthe.co.uk/musus/
   
   
10. Angbands
    Various ports by Michael Barnes.
    http://www.litening.dircon.co.uk/Angbands.html
    
    
11. Ankh
    Graphical adventure game set in ancient Egypt.
    http://www.artexsoft.com/ankh/
    
    
12. ArcCommand
    Space shoot-em-up inspired by Peter Irvin's Starship Command.
    http://www.tribbeck.com/arccmd/
    
    
13. Artex: TEK 1608
    Realtime strategy game that took four years to develop.
    http://www.artexsoft.com/tek/
    
    
14. Automaton Wars
    Freeware strategy game (similar to Explosion or Atoms), previously called Critical Mass.
    http://utter.chaos.org.uk/~pdh/software/autowars.htm
    
    
15. Automine
    Version of the minesweeper logic/strategy game.
    http://www.verelanthe.ukgateway.net/musus/automine/
    
    
16. Bloxed
    A single and multi-player Tetris variant.
    http://www.finesse.demon.co.uk/steven/Bloxed/
    
    
17. Bombz II
    Sequel to PD game, Bombz. Puzzle your way through many screens by removing the bombs from each level.
    http://www.wilsontigger.demon.co.uk/bombz.htm
    
    
18. Botkiller 2
    Wag Software's impressive platform game.
    http://www.wilsontigger.demon.co.uk/bk.htm
    
    
19. Bubble Impact
    Fast moving, arcade-style game for up to two players.
    http://users.argonet.co.uk/users/a.m.conroy/OwlArt/Bubble/index.html
    
    
20. Castle Harenae
    Two player shareware game. Involves constructing mazes for your opponent to complete.
    http://www.flypig.co.uk/ch.htm
    
    
21. Cavern Duel
    A two player freeware game. StrongARM recommended. Also includes a multi-tasking level editor.
    http://www.sassquad.com/cavernduel/
    
    
22. Cheats Prosper
    Hundreds of cheats for Acorn games.
    http://www.doggysoft.co.uk/cheat.html
    
    
23. Chess II
    A good chess game with a reasonable computer opponent.
    http://www.netlink.co.uk/users/pilling/chess.html
    
    
24. Chuckie Egg
    RISC OS conversion of the classic BBC game.
    http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/mjfoot/riscos.htm#chuckieegg
    
    
25. Cloudsprinter Software
    Collection of games: Convey, Cman, Damatrix, JMBMAN, Shemozzle, Squerd and Tanx. StrongARM and RISC OS 5 compatible. One screenshot and a short description per game.
    http://www.cloudsprinter.com/software/
    
    
26. CodeFlow
    Long distance game for two players which can be played on two unconnected computers.
    http://www.mat.bham.ac.uk/llewelld/dnload.htm#codeflow
    
    
27. Continui
    A game of skill for two players. Take turns at placing 4-square coloured tiles so as to form as long a continuous string.
    http://rogerdarlington.members.beeb.net/ShopCn.htm
    
    
28. CrossStar
    Crossword puzzle solver
    http://www.netlink.co.uk/users/pilling/cross.html
    
    
29. Cube
    Simulation of the very popular, colourful, 3D cube from the 1980s.
    http://www.xlcus.co.uk/software/acorn/index.shtml#cube
    
    
30. Descent
    Drop into a mind-bending true 3D world populated by rampaging robotic mining droids.
    http://www.arsvcs.demon.co.uk/leisure/descent/descent.html
    
    
31. Desdemona
    Othello or Reversi desktop game, either between two humans, or against the computer.
    http://lym.iconbar.com/desdemona.htm
    
    
32. Deskopoly
    A freeware desktop version of the popular property trading game. Complete with up to 6 players (can be computer controlled), animated dice, auctions and extras.
    http://www.sjc.ox.ac.uk/users/mortimer/
    
    
33. Deth
    An editor for Doom I and Doom II wads
    http://www.leenoar.ukos.com/deth/index.html
    
    
34. DoggySoft Software
    A selection of cheats and hacks.
    http://www.doggysoft.co.uk/
    
    
35. Doom It Yourself
    DIY Doom.
    http://home.t-online.de/home/zarquon/DIY.html
    
    
36. Dune II
    Freedware version of this classic game. StrongARM and RISC OS 4 ready.
    http://www.tribbeck.com/dune2/
    
    
37. Elite
    The classic version of the space trading game.
    http://elite.acornarcade.com/
    
    
38. Eternal Destiny Official Site
    Published by Tau Press, this is an acclaimed shoot-em-up.
    http://www.argbk65.force9.co.uk/destiny/index.html
    
    
39. Exodus
    Strategic space simulation.
    http://www.artexsoft.com/exodus/
    
    
40. Fan Patience
    Desktop version of the card game.
    http://www.mikejs.com/riscos/fan.html
    
    
41. FishNet
    Software range from this PD games coding group (mostly freeware games) including Pushy, PushyII, and QBuild.
    http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/rfredw/fishy.html
    
    
42. Gameboy Resources
    Gameboy resources including emulators.
    http://www.plasma.demon.co.uk/gameboy/
    
    
43. Games Compatibility List
    RiscPC x86 card games compatibility list.
    http://www.interpages.co.uk/acorn/pccard/compat/gamecomp.html
    
    
44. Heroes of Might and Magic 2
    Epic struggle between good and evil.
    http://www.arsvcs.demon.co.uk/leisure/homm2/index.html
    
    
45. Homepage of Ian Hamilton
    Freeware games and utilities
    http://web.ukonline.co.uk/ian.hamilton/
    
    
46. Kalah
    An ancient African game of skill. You can play against the computer or the computer can play against itself.
    http://homepage.eurobell.co.uk/katech/cherisha/products/shareware/kalah.html
    
    
47. Kings Cross
    Railway signalbox simulation based on Kings Cross main-line railway station in the summer of 1978.
    http://www.datstore.demon.co.uk/frames/kingscross.htm
    
    
48. Lost Symbols
    The symbols of day and night have disappeared from the temple...
    http://www-solar.mcs.st-and.ac.uk/~davidb/Software/Lost/index.html
    
    
49. Mark Rowan's Elite Pages
    Extensive documentation and downloads based around Elite.
    http://www.tamias.co.uk/elite/index.html
    
    
50. NetChess
    Internet Chess Client for RISC OS, that works using standard chess servers.
    http://www.netchess.iconbar.com/
    
    
51. Noughts and Crosses
    Allows you to play noughts and crosses over a network!
    http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~jwd104/software/oxo.zip
    
    
52. PC Engine emulators
    PC Engine emulators for RISC OS.
    http://www.plasma.demon.co.uk/pcengine/index.html
    
    
53. Paradox Demo
    Guide your spaceship past certain obstacles.
    http://www.alpha-programming.co.uk/software/package.php?os=riscos&package=parademo
    
    
54. PlayKiSS
    KISS paper doll viewer
    http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/tigger/KISS/pkiss.html
    
    
55. Pushy and PushyII
    The Pushy puzzle games (which have since been ported to the Playstation). Also available is an Infocom text ripper and map generator
    http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/rfredw/dload.html
    
    
56. Quake Resurrection
    Network-aware version for RISC OS.
    http://www.arsvcs.demon.co.uk/leisure/quake/Quake.html
    
    
57. R-Comp: Krisalis CD
    Collection of Krisalis games updates for the StrongARM processor and RISC OS 4. Also includes full versions of some others.
    http://www.rcomp.co.uk/leisure/krisalis/
    
    
58. Risk
    Information on, and downloads of, various versions of Risk, a board game conversion.
    http://www.maxandanna.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/risk.htm
    
    
59. Signal Box
    Accurate simulation of a mechanical signal box.
    http://www.home-in-bristol.fsnet.co.uk/Software.htm
    
    
60. Solitaire
    English and German versions of this classic board game, rather like Draughts.
    http://solitaire.riscos.org.uk/
    
    
61. Sorcerers
    Graphics adventure game in English or German.
    http://www.exgra.de/pages/e_sorc.html
    
    
62. Star Fighter 3000
    Everything you could want to know about the game.
    http://www.starfighter.acornarcade.com/
    
    
63. StarFighter 3000
    The ultimate RISCOS game is back, and it has been improved for the new generation of RISCOS computers.
    http://www.apdl.co.uk/isv/games/sf3000.htm
    
    
64. Steve Fryatt's Acorn Software
    Some fun, simple games.
    http://www.sfryatt.freeuk.com/software/
    
    
65. StrongGames CD
    Over 230 Public Domain, Freeware and Shareware games suitable for use with both the StrongARM and RISCOS 4.
    http://www.apdl.co.uk/isv/games/sg.htm
    
    
66. Swarm
    Fast-action arcade game which needs quick reactions and practice.
    http://www.soup-kitchen.net/software/swarm.html
    
    
67. Syndicate Help
    Support from the Acorn Arcade team.
    http://syndicate.acornarcade.com/
    
    
68. Tetris
    Align falling blocks to build up complete rows without leaving gaps.
    http://www.arcsite.de/hp/dansgames/index.html#Tetris
    
    
69. The Depths of Doom Trilogy
    Special release of the Doom Trilogy. With optimised versions for ARM3 and StrongARM processors.
    http://www.arsvcs.demon.co.uk/leisure/doom/doom3.html
    
    
70. Thieves
    Card game where you have to clear a selection of cards.
    http://www.tribbeck.com/thieves/
    
    
71. Tiles
    Attractive and entertaining crossword game proving a basis for learning spelling, vocabulary, strategy and computer literacy. 40 boards are supplied in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
    http://tiles.riscos.org.uk/
    
    
72. Tortoisesoft Enterprises Puzzler
    Educational and recreational program which creates a multi-piece rectangular shaped puzzle from any picture. Generates puzzles with between two or one hundred pieces in any screen mode and can save part done screens for later.
    http://www.torty.org.uk/SRA/puzzler.html
    
    
73. Vingt et Un
    Card game, also known as Pontoon and Twenty One.
    http://21.riscos.org.uk/
    
    
74. Word Square
    Word Square puzzle solver.
    http://www.netlink.co.uk/users/pilling/word.html
    
    
75. WordSearch
    Allows you to create word puzzles by entering a list of words.
    http://www.vigay.com/software/games.html#wordsearch
    
    
76. XWord
    Fully configurable, free crossword game with a challenging computer opponent.
    http://www.xword.riscos.org.uk/
    
    
77. YMBJ: Games
    Extensive games links and downloads.
    http://www.youmustbejoking.demon.co.uk/progs.games.html
    
    

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