Games based on a novel
Many classic games were based on books, whether novels or short stories. This literary influence brought rich narratives and intricate worlds to the gaming medium. Some notable examples include "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, which inspired numerous games that explore Middle-earth's epic battles and complex lore. "Rendezvous with Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke provided a foundation for games that delve into the mysteries of space exploration and alien encounters. "The Mist" by Stephen King led to atmospheric horror games that capture the suspense and terror of the original story.
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The Hobbit
DOS1983 Beam Software
The Hunt for Red October
DOSMac OS1987 Oxford Digital Enterprises
The mist
DOS1985 Angelsoft
The Rocketeer
DOS1991 NovaLogic
The Shadows of Mordor
DOS1988 Beam Software
The Three Musketeers
DOS1987 Greve Graphics
The Wizard of Oz
DOS1985 Windham Classics
Touché: The Adventures of the Fifth Musketeer
DOS1995 Clipper Software
Transarctica
DOS1993 Silmarils
Treasure Island
DOS1985 Byron Preiss Video Productions
War in Middle Earth
DOS1989 Synergistic Software
War in Middle-earth is a real-time strategy game developed by Synergistic Software and published by Melbourne House. It was released in 1988 for various platforms including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy world of Middle-earth, specifically focusing on the events depicted in "The Lor...
War of the Lance
DOS1990protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
William Shatner's TekWar
DOS1995 Capstone Software
Zorro
DOS1995 Capstone Software
From the dusty archives of 1995 DOS gaming comes Zorro, a side-scrolling platformer that asks the question: what if the legendary masked hero had the reflexes of a hungover sloth? With clunky controls and combat that’s more slapstick than swashbuckling, it’s a charmingly awkward tribute to the classic character. You’ll leap, climb...