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Airborne Ranger

DOS - 1988

Also available on: Commodore 64 - Amiga - Amstrad CPC - Atari ST

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Description of Airborne Ranger

Arguably the first ever tactical simulation of modern warfare, Airborne Ranger was billed as 'action simulation,' and it flawlessly fulfills that audacious claim. For the first time, success in a military-themed game requires stealth and careful planning in addition to quick reflexes. Game description and review at MobyGames says it all about this ground-breaking classic:

'You're an airborne ranger working for the United States. You are dropped into different missions with different objectives. Some missions require you to retrieve a package in a given amount of time, and another requires you to rescue POWs. Carnage aplenty, as you can use different means to kill different foes. A 'stealth' shooter, where emphasis is on avoiding enemy detection (even if it's just 2D sprites), Airborne Ranger is very different from your typical game. Distract enemies by using timed explosives or rockets, manage your supplies carefully to last through the entire map.

The 'career' is very nicely done, as the missions tie together. If one of your rangers were captured (ran out of ammo and surrounded), another ranger may get a POW rescue mission which can recover that ranger! Airborne Ranger is the earliest tactical shooter, long before Rainbow Six reinvented the genre in 3D. As a ranger, your job is to infiltrate enemy territory in parachute, glide to a landing without alerting enemies, then sneak through the many defenses (pill boxes, patrols, concertina wires, etc.), killing the enemy if necessary, accomplish your mission (which could be steal documents, demolition, take pictures of new enemy jet, capture, rescue POW, and more), and be extracted.

The graphics are rather plain 2D, as this game is long before the advent of 3D graphics. Yet the action holds up quite well, as you tensely wait for the enemy patrol to walk by before you continue on your way, staying out of site, only use your weapons when absolutely necessary. You have your trusty Ka-bar knife, CAR-15, demolition charges, and even LAW rockets. You also have first aid kits to heal wounds. While not quite 'one shot and you're dead', you can only take three hits, which means death CAN come swiftly when they do. As you sneak through the enemy territory you may run into some supplies dropped by earlier flights, which adds to the fun factor, as you had to choose where to drop those supplies. The game is a lot of fun then, and it's still a lot of fun now, and nothing has really came close (except Rainbow Six, but in a different way).'

One of our Hall of Belated Fame inductees, without a doubt. A must-have for anyone with even a remote interest in realistic military simulations.

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Comments and reviews

Mr Vampire2019-02-030 point Commodore 64 version

This was a great game. Probably one of the first true stealth games that allowed real (if basic) strategy. Played this till three in the morning on many a night.

daydreamdirty2018-03-140 point

If it helps, here's a link to the original manual for the game. Pretty cool. http://www.ign.com/faqs/2005/airborne-ranger-general-faq-583853
A link to the manual.
https://ia801709.us.archive.org/8/items/Airborne_Ranger_1987_MicroProse_a2/Airborne_Ranger_1987_MicroProse_a2.pdf
These are the most important info you need for swapping weapons and items.
[4-5] What buttons can I use to navigate my ranger?
---------------------------------------------------
Arrow keys: Move
Keypad arrow keys: Move
Keypad 1,3,7,9 keys: Move diagonally
RETURN: Shoot
ENTER: Shoot
Keypad 5: Shoot
Space: Changes standing-crawling mode
1: Calls the aircraft earlier (decrease time to 10 seconds). Beware of this key, especially
when you're playing with veteran ranger! If you accidently push it too early, it can
ruin your whole career!
F1: ToggleM-16 machine gun
F2: Toggle hand grenade
F3: Toggle RPG-7 missile
F4: Toggle bayonet
5: Toggle time bomb for 5 seconds
6: Toggle time bomb for 10 seconds
7: Toggle time bomb for 15 seconds
F9: Displays strategic map of area
F10: Sprint mode. The drawing of your weapon, and the background replaces its colours,
when active. The sprint wears off sooner if you carry large amounts of ammo (see the
'WEIGHT' when you press F9).
Pause: Pauses the game. Hit SPACE to continue.
Backspace: Use a Medkit (cures one critical wound)
V: Sound on-off
-: Decreases the game speed (for fast computers!) Press it only ONCE, because the second
press will slow down the game so much, you won't be able to get to the rendezvous place
in time (it doesn't slows the time down).

daydreamdirty2018-03-010 point DOS version

Wow, I'm glad this game still exists and just like CMONKEY I remember playing this as this was a game that my parents got my brother. Mine at the time was some old sci fi flying game while megaman 3 was for my oldest brother.

Rasmus SWE.2018-02-130 point Amiga version

The best game on C64, and the only game that I played for many years. This game was above everything else.

GOGAREDICKS2016-11-230 point

Don't need to say much about this legend. A quality classic through and through, one of those games that redefined the benchmark for top games of its era.

Fred2016-11-150 point Commodore 64 version

I still play this game. Better than any other out there and this is 2016. I use the VICE Emulator

Byib2016-04-170 point DOS version

Yes, it's my favourite pc game. So much fun!

nz_beefcake2015-03-012 points DOS version

My favourite C64 game

Stix2014-05-091 point DOS version

Loved this game.

Knökenknecht2014-02-191 point DOS version

Played this marvelous title very long time on a C64. When I picked this up today with an emulator, I can't handle this anymore with a pc-keyboard.

CMonkey2014-01-233 points DOS version

I remember playing this game so many times. I remember getting up at 3 in the morning, deliberately to play this game. I was playing this game without the manual as well, and with English as my second language, this has become a challenge (but not at this game).
Just shows the design was thought out well, simple enough for a person without manual to play.
This was when anything made by Microprose were gold.

pixel2012-05-291 point DOS version

this game rocks

19982012-04-011 point DOS version

best game of my 'baby' timy

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  • Year:1987
  • Publisher:MicroProse Software, Inc.
  • Developer:MicroProse Software, Inc.

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  • Year:1989
  • Publisher:MicroProse Software, Inc.
  • Developer:MicroProse Software, Inc.

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  • Year:1988
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This is a list of commercial video games released as freeware; games that, in their original license, were not considered freeware, but were re-released at a later date with a freeware license, sometimes as publicity for a forthcoming sequel or compilation release.

Some of the following games are not freely redistributable software, as they have only been made available as a free download as freeware, but may only be downloaded from certain websites and with the explicit permission of the copyright owner. Consult the software license agreement.

For games that were originally released as freeware, see List of freeware video games. For free and open-source games, and proprietary games re-released as FLOSS, see List of open source video games. For proprietary games with released source code (and proprietary or freeware content), see List of commercial video games with available source code.

Available games[edit]

The following formerly paid games have been made available as freeware, and are still in that status:

Title First releaseFreeware releaseGenrePlatform(s)PublisherAdditional information
3 in Three1989[1]PuzzleMac OSCliff Johnson
Adventure Fun-Pak19892004[2]Adventure, ActionDOSApogee Software
Adventureland19781993[3]Adventure, interactive fictionTRS-80, Apple II series, Atari 8-bit, TI-99/4A, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM-PC, Commodore VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro/ElectronScott Adams
The Adventures of Fatman20032003A point-and-click adventureWindowsMichael DoakReleased on studio's closing as CC-ND-NC 'abandonware'
Adventures of Maddog Williams in the Dungeons of Duridian, The19921996[4]AdventureAmiga, Atari ST, DOSGame Crafters
Adventures of Robbo19942006[5]PuzzleDOSEpic MegaGames
Adventures of Robby Roto!, The19811999[6]Maze (Puzzle)ArcadeBally Midway
Alien Cabal19972000[7]First-person shooterDOS, WindowsQASoft
Alien Carnage (a.k.a. Halloween Harry)19942007[8]Side-scrollingplatformerDOSApogee Software
Allegiance20002004[9]Space simulation/Real-time strategy/ActionWindowsMicrosoft ResearchSource code released as freeware; gaming enthusiasts developed Free Allegiance from the released code.[10]
Amulets & Armor19972013Action/Role-playing video gameDOSUnited Software Artists
Anacreon: Reconstruction 402119872004[11]StrategyDOSThinking Machine AssociatesUpdated in 2004 by George Moromisato to run natively on Windows.
Antheads: It Came from the Desert 21990[12]AdventureAmigaCinemawareExpansion pack to It Came from the Desert.
Arctic Adventure19912009[13]PlatformerDOSApogee Software
Ares19962008[14]Space simulation/Real-time strategyMac OSAmbrosia SoftwareSource code has been released under GPLv3, much of the media released under creative commons, Antares, a straight port, and Xsera, a derivative project were created.
At the Carnival1989[15]PuzzleMac OS, DOSCliff Johnson
Baseball Mogul 200620052006[16]Sports managementWindowsSports Mogul
Battlecruiser 3000AD19962001[17]Space simulatorWindowsDerek Smart
Battlecruiser Millennium20032005[17]Space simulatorWindowsDerek Smart
Battle of Britain2001[18]Flight simulatorWindowsEmpire InteractiveOnly source code available.
Battle of the Eras19952013[19]FightingDOSProcryon
BC Kid1992[20]Platform gameAmigaFactor 5
BC Racers1993Racing gameDOSCore Design
Beneath a Steel Sky19942003[21]AdventureAmiga, DOSVirgin InteractiveReleased to support the ScummVM Project.
Beyond Castle Wolfenstein1984[22]Stealth gameDOSMuse Software
Beyond the Titanic19861998[23]Text adventure gameDOSApogee Software
Bio Menace19932005[24]Side-scrolling platform gameDOSApogee Software
Blackthorne19942013[25]Cinematic platformerDOSInterplay Productions
Blades of Exile19972007[26]Role-playing video gameMacintosh, WindowsJeff Vogel of Spiderweb SoftwareThe source code has also been released; the game is still being sold on CD, but the open source version contains the full game content.
Boppin'19942005[27]PuzzleAmiga, DOSApogee Software
Castle Infinity19962000MMOGWindowsStarwave
Castle of the Winds19891998[28]Role-playing video gameWindows 3.xEpic MegaGames
Caves of Thor19892005[29]AdventureDOSApogee Software
Championship Manager: Season 01/0220012009[30]Sports managementWindows, Mac OS, XboxEidos Interactive
Clonk Endeavour20042008[31]Platform game/Real-time strategyWindows, Mac OS X, LinuxRedWolf DesignOnly Windows version was released as freeware.
Clyde's Adventure19922005[32]Platform gameDOSMoonlite Software
Clyde's Revenge19952005[33]Platform gameDOSMoonlite Software
Command & Conquer19952007[34]Real-time strategyWindows, Mac OSVirgin Interactive
Command & Conquer: Red Alert19962008[35]Real-time strategyWindows, Mac OSVirgin InteractiveMade freeware in 2008 to promote the release of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.[36]
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun19992010[37]Real-time strategyWindowsElectronic ArtsMade freeware (along with its expansion pack Firestorm) on February 12, 2010 to promote the release of Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight.
Cybersphere19962006[38]Arkanoid-style gameDOSPsycon Software
Cybersphere Plus19972006[39]Arkanoid-style gameDOSPsycon Software
Dark Ages19912009[13]Platform gameDOSApogee Software
Dark Horizons Lore: Invasion20052007[40]Mech simulationLinux, Windows, Mac OSGarageGames
Death Rally19962009[41]Racing gameDOS, WindowsApogee Software
Defender of the Crown1986[42]Strategy gameAmiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Game Boy Advance, Macintosh, NES, ZX SpectrumCinemaware
Dink Smallwood19971999[43]Role-playing video gameWindows, Linux, Mac OSIridon Interactive
Dreamweb19922012[44]AdventureAmiga, DOSEmpire Interactive Entertainment
The Elder Scrolls: Arena19942004[45]Role-playing video gameDOSBethesda SoftworksFloppy disk version released as freeware in 2004 to mark the 10th anniversary of the TES series, and as publicity release prior to the 4th installment, Oblivion.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall19962009[46]Role-playing video gameDOSBethesda SoftworksSequel to the aforementioned Arena. Released as freeware on July 9, 2009 to mark the 15th anniversary of the TES series.
Electro Man19932006[47]SidescrollerDOSCreated by xLand Games and published by Epic MegaGames
Enemy Nations19972001Real-time strategyWindowsWindward Studios
Executioners19922005Beat 'em upDOSBloodlust Software
F.E.A.R. Combat20052006[48]First-person shooter, horrorWindowsMonolith ProductionsOriginally released as the multiplayer portion of F.E.A.R.
Fish Fillets19982002PuzzleLinux, Mac OS X, Windows, and othersAltar GamesThe original Fish Fillets was released under the GPL in 2002. Subsequently, the Fish Fillets NG project has recoded the engine to enable multi-platform release.
Flight of the Amazon Queen19952004[49]AdventureAmiga, DOSRenegade SoftwareReleased to support the ScummVM Project.
The Fool's Errand1987[50]PuzzleMac OS, MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari STMiles Computing
Full Spectrum Warrior20042008Real-time tacticsWindowsPandemic StudiosReleased as a free ad-supported download.
Glider PRO1991Mac OS, Mac OS XCasady & GreeneWhen Casady & Greene went bankrupt, the rights to the series reverted to the author, John Calhoun, who opted to give a few versions of the game away for free on his website.
God of Thunder1993[51]Puzzle, ActionDOSAdept Software
Gridlee1983ArcadeVidea
Gridrunner1982Scrolling shooterAtari 2600, VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64Llamasoft
Ground Control20002004Real-time tacticsWindowsMassive EntertainmentRegisterware freeware released on July 1, 2004 to serve as promotion for its sequel, Ground Control II: Operation Exodus.
Hades 220012009[52]First-person shooterWindowsEspaço Informática
Hardwired (a pre-release version of Red Zone)1994ShooterSega Mega Drive/GenesisZyrinx
Heartlight PC19942006[53]Puzzle game8-bit Atari, DOSJanusz Pelc (Atari), Epic MegaGames (DOS port)
Heros: The Sanguine Seven19932005PlatformerDOSJeffrey FullertonOriginally published in cooperation with Safari Software and Epic MegaGames.
Hidden & Dangerous Deluxe19992003[54]Action game with tactical elementsWindowsIllusion SoftworksReleased as freeware to serve as promotion for its sequel, Hidden & Dangerous 2.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy19842004[55]AdventureFlashInfocomMade publicly available as a web-based game by the BBC.
Infantry Online199920072D MMORPGWindowsSony Online EntertainmentSimilar to PlanetSide.
Inner Worlds19962001Platform gameDOS, LinuxSleepless SoftwareSimilar to Jill of the Jungle.
Iron Seed19942007Space trading and combat simulatorDOSSoftdiskReleased as freeware by the author to promote Iron Seed 2.
It Came From The Desert1989[56]AdventureAmiga, Atari ST, DOS, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Turbo Grafx 16Cinemaware
Jetpack1993[57]PlatformerDOSSoftware Creations (US)
Katakis1987[20]Side-scrolling shoot-em-upAmigaFactor 5
Ken's Labyrinth19931999[58]First-person shooterDOSEpic MegaGames
Kiloblaster19922008[59]Space shooterDOSEpic MegaGames
King of Chicago1987[60]Action, adventure, strategy gameAmiga, Apple II, Atari ST, DOS, MacintoshCinemaware
Kroz19872009[13]AdventureDOSApogee Software
Kye19922008[61]PuzzleWindows 3.xColin Garbutt
Lode Runner Online: Mad Monks' Revenge1995Side-scrolling gameWindows, Mac OSSierra EntertainmentBased on the game Lode Runner.
Lords of the Rising Sun1989[62]ArcadeAmiga, PC-EngineCinemaware
Lure of the Temptress19922003[63]Graphic adventureAmiga, Atari ST, DOSVirgin Interactive
The Lost Vikings19932014[64]Puzzle, platformerDOSInterplay Productions
Mad TV1991Management simulation gameDOS, AmigaRainbow Arts
Major Stryker19932006[29]Scrolling shooterDOSApogee Software
Marathon Trilogy19942005First-person shooterMac OS, Windows, LinuxBungie
MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries20022010[65]Robotic simulationWindowsFASA Interactive
Monuments of Mars19902009[13]PlatformDOSApogee Software
Mystery House19801987[66]AdventureApple IIOn-Line SystemsReleased into the Public Domain in 1987 to celebrate Sierra's 7th anniversary.
Nogginknockers19932005SportsDOSBloodlust Software
Nogginknockers 219962005SportsDOSBloodlust Software
NoGravity1998[67]Space combat simulatorWindows, Mac OS, Linuxrealtech VR
One Must Fall: 209719941999[68]FightingDOSEpic MegaGames
onEscapee19972006Action-adventure gameWindows, AmigaInvictus Games, Ltd.
Oo-topos1987[69]Interactive fictionApple II, DOSPolarware
Out of the Park Baseball19992002Sports managementWindows, Mac OS X, LinuxOut of the Park Developments
Overkill19922008[70]Vertical scrolling-shooterDOSPrecision Software Publishing / Epic MegaGames
Pharaoh's Tomb19902009[13]PlatformDOSApogee Software
Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy2005Third-person shooterWindowsMidway GamesReleased through FilePlanet as ad-supported freeware.
Purge2003Onlinefirst-person shooterWindowsFreeform Interactive
Puzzle Fun-Pak19892004[2]Puzzle, ActionDOSApogee Software
Railroad Tycoon Deluxe19932006[71]Business simulatorDOS, ..MicroProse
Riftspace20002008Space simulationWindowsStarwraith 3D Games
Rock n' Roll Racing19932014[64]RacingDOSInterplay Productions'Lite' version of the original Super Nintendo game with just three playable tracks. This version has all rock music tracks changed to simple MIDI music, because the music license expired.
Rocket Ranger1988[72]Action gameAmiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NESCinemaware
R-Type1987[20]Side-scrolling shoot-em-up gameAmigaFactor 5
Sango Fighter19932009[73]FightingDOSPanda EntertainmentReleased as freeware by current copyright holder Super Fighter Team.
Savage: The Battle for Newerth2004A blend of FPS and RTS gameplayWindows, Linux, Mac OS XS2 Games
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul20082008Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
S.D.I1986[74]Action adventureAmiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MacintoshCinemaware
SimCity19892008
(as OLPC SimCity)
City-building gameWindows, DOS, ..Was released under the GPLv3 for the One Laptop per Child project, and as Micropolis to the general public (the original title of the game).
Sinbad and the Throne of the Falcon1987[75]ActionAmiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOSCinemaware
SkiFree1991[76]ArcadeWindows 3.0Chris Pirih
SkyRoads1993[77]DrivingDOSBluemoon Interactive
Söldner: Secret Wars20042011Tactical shooterWindowsJoWood Productions
Sołtys19952011Adventure gameDOSLK Avalon
Spheres of Chaos19922007[78]Shooter gameWindows, Linux, RiscOSIain McLeod
The Spirit Engine 220082010[79]A 2-D side-scrolling indie RPGWindowsMark Pay
StarCraft19982017[80]Real-time strategyWindows, Mac OSBlizzard EntertainmentMade freeware (along with its expansion pack Brood War) on April 19, 2017 to promote the release of StarCraft: Remastered.
Starshatter: The Gathering Storm20042011[81]Space combat simulatorWindowsDestroyer StudiosSource code also released, content Freeware.[81]
Stargunner19962005[82]Side-scrolling shooterDOS3D Realms
Starsiege: Tribes19982004[83]First-person shooterWindowsDynamix/Sierra On-LineReleased as publicity for the release of Tribes: Vengeance.
Star Control II19922002Action adventureDOS, Mac OSToys For BobReleased as The Ur-Quan Masters.
Star Fleet I: The War Begins1985[84]StrategyDOSInterstel
Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander1989[84]StrategyDOSInterstel
Star Legions1992[84]StrategyDOSInterstel
Star Wraith II2000Space military simulation gameStarwraith 3D Games
Star Wraith III: Shadows of Orion2000A space military simulation featuring multiplayer capabilitiesStarwraith 3D Games
Star Wraith IV: Reviction20002008WindowsStarwraith 3D Games
Strange Adventures in Infinite Space20022009by Digital Eel
Supaplex1991Boulder Dash-like puzzle gameMichael Stopp and Philip Jespersen
Supernova19871998[85]Text adventureDOSApogee Software
Super Fighter19932001[86]FightingDOSC&E, Inc.Released as freeware by current copyright holder Super Fighter Team.
Super ZZT1992AdventureDOSEpic MegaGames
S.W.I.N.E.20012005Real-time tactics gameDOSStormRegionReleased as S.W.I.N.E. Free Christmas Edition.
Teen Agent1995Graphic adventureDOS
Telengard1982Dungeon crawlDOSDaniel Lawrence
TerraFire19972005[87]Space shooterDOSORT Software
The Three Stooges1987[88]ActionAmiga, Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, NESCinemaware
Timeslaughter19962005FightingDOSBloodlust SoftwareTimeslaughter Lost, a prototype version of Timeslaughter, was also released in 2005 as freeware after a fan realized the version he had was different from the retail release and sent it to Bloodlust Software.
Total Extreme Wrestling 200520052009Booking simulatorWindowsGreydog Software
Traffic Department 219219942007[89]Top-down shooterDOSEpic MegaGames
Transylvania I,II,III1982, 1985, 1989[69]AdventureApple II, Commodore 64, DOSPolarware
Treasure Island Dizzy1987Puzzle gameOliver twins
Tribes 220012004[90]First-person shooterWindows, LinuxDynamix/Sierra On-LineReleased as publicity for the release of Tribes: Vengeance.
Trivia Whiz19882005[29]Trivia gameDOSApogee Software
Turboraketti1993Cavern-flying gameAmigaHeikki Kosola
TV Sports Baseball1990[91]SportsAmiga, DOS, NESCinemaware
TV Sports Basketball1989[92]SportsAmiga, DOS, PC-EngineCinemaware
TV Sports Boxing1991[93]SportsAmiga, DOSCinemaware
Tyrian19952004Scrolling shooterDOSEpic MegaGames
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar19851997[94]CRPGDOSOrigin SystemsRe-released again in 2011 to promote Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar.[95]
Ultima: Worlds of Adventure 2: Martian Dreams19912012[96]CRPGDOSOrigin SystemsReleased by Electronic Arts exclusively through GOG.com.
Universal Combat20042008[17]Space simulatorWindowsDerek Smart
Vantage Master Online19982002Tactical RPGWindowsNihon Falcom
Victory: The Age of Racing20142016Racing gameWindowsVae Victis
Warzone 210019992004Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, AmigaOS 4, PlayStationPumpkin Studios
Wings1990[97]Flight simulatorAmigaCinemaware
Wings1996Cavern-flying gameMiika Virpioja
Wolfenstein 3D19922012[98]First-person shooterBrowser-basedid software
Word Whiz19882005[29]TriviaDOSApogee Software
Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire19902012[96]CRPGDOSOrigin SystemsReleased by Electronic Arts exclusively through GOG.com.[96]
X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse19972006First-person shooterDOS, Linux, Macintosh, WindowsWizardWorksThe freeware release includes a walkthrough and a pre-installed patch (pak4.pak) to fix bugs and add additional gameplay features.
Xargon19932008[99]Platform gameDOSEpic MegaGames
Xenophage: Alien Bloodsport19952006[100]Fighting gameDOSApogee Software
Zero Tolerance1994First-person shooterSega Mega Drive/GenesisTechnopopThe Sega Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs of the game and its sequel are offered by the owner Randel Reiss for free download.[101]

Games no longer freely distributed[edit]

The following are commercial games that were once released as free downloads but were not freely redistributable software.

  • Airborne Ranger (1988), a stealth 2D game by MicroProse. It was released as freeware by Atari to promote Airborne Rangers. A free registration was required to download the game. After Airborne Rangers wasn't released, the Airborne Ranger page and the download link were removed. The game is still mentioned as freeware and many forums and sites have the now dead link to the game page. The legal situation now is unclear because the installer has no disclaimer.
  • Area 51 (2005), a first person shooter by Midway Games. Its free release was sponsored by the US Air Force. It later changed hands and its freeware status was removed.[102]
  • B-17 Flying Fortress (1992), a flight simulator by MicroProse.[103]
  • Battlefield 1942 (2002), a first person shooter by Electronic Arts, was available on Origin until it was removed, due to GameSpy shutting down.[104]
  • Betrayal at Krondor (1993), a role-playing game by Dynamix.[103]
  • Caesar (1992), a city-building game by Sierra.[103]
  • Dragonsphere (1994), a point-and-click graphic adventure game developed and published by MicroProse. Released as freeware by Atari in 2011 on GOG.com.[105] The rights were brought by Tommo in 2015 and, after the expiration of the deal with Atari, began to charge for it.[106]
  • Gateway (1992), an adventure game by Legend Entertainment.[107]
  • Grand Theft Auto (1997)
  • Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)
  • Red Baron 3D (1998), a flight game by Sierra.[103]
  • Rise and Fall: Civilizations at War (2006), a real-time strategy/third-person shooter by Stainless Steel Studios and Midway Games. Re-released as ad-supported freeware, sponsored by the US Air Force.[108]
  • The Sims 2 (2004), a life simulation game by Maxis and Electronic Arts. It was released as freeware for a limited time on Origin on July 16, 2014 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Sims 2. It was removed from Origin on July 31, 2014.
  • The Suffering (2004), a horror third/first person shooter developed by Surreal Software and published by Midway Games. It was released free in September 2008, but is no longer available due to a new copyright holder.[109]
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon (2001), a tactical shooter by Ubisoft. Released in an ad-supported free download version in 2007 for a limited time; available to US residents only.[110]
  • Wild Metal Country (1999), was released as freeware in 2004[111] but is no longer available on the download page.
  • Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, text adventure games by Infocom.[103]

External links[edit]

  • Liberated Games — A site which features games which have been freed (liberated) by its copyright owners, in some form.
  • Remain In Play — Features commercial games that have been released as freeware by their copyright owners.
  • World of Spectrum — Large archive of legal ZX Spectrum downloads, with various permissions including some from Spectrum hardware copyright holder Amstrad.

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  67. ^'No Gravity'. Realtech VR. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
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  101. ^www.technopop.net/'Randel Reiss, the owner of the Zero Tolerance copyright and trademark, has made the original Zero Tolerance Sega Genesis ROM image royalty-free for distribution.'
  102. ^'Area 51 Free Full Game'. Gamershell.com. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
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  109. ^'The Suffering Free Full Game'. Gamershell.com. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
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