For the sake of fun, let's just say "old" can mean anything from the N64/Playstation 1 days backwards. Nothing newer than that. And here's a few of mine.
Computer: (Dosbox is your friend.)
The Police Quest series. Sierra adventures were excellent.
Life and Death 2: The Brain. This game is hard. It's more of a simulator than an actual game. You're an intern neurosurgeon, and you have to diagnose different neurological illnesses, and if the need arises, perform surgery. There are three surgeries you can attempt. The easiest is the repair of a subdural hematoma. It took me about 20 tries to get this right. I still haven't gotten a perfect rating though. The others are brain tumor and aneurysm. I haven't even bothered, they're so difficult. You have to keep an eye on heart rate, breathing rate, kidney function, etc. Worth trying.
SimTower. It's SimTower!
Super Nintendo:
Vegas Stakes. An interesting casino game that adds a touch of depth. You go to casinos with a NPC friend, and other NPCs may interact with you. Some will help you, others might ask you for something, or try to sell you something. Some of these people are genuine and actually want to help you or need your help. Some are pickpockets and you might find a large chunk of your money gone. A nice touch to a genre that's usually just a simple "Place bet, win/lose money/repeat."
Aerobiz Supersonic. A remarkably in-depth simulation of being an airline CEO. And part of the depth is the way the world changes around you. If the Olympics are headed to a city, travel there will skyrocket in demand. If you start your company in Russia during the Cold War, you'll have a hard time negotiating for airport slots and business ventures in north America. You won't be able to buy American planes, either. Words don't really do it justice. If you're into business sims, this one is stellar.
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition. Over the top dunks and stuff are fun. Doing it as Bill Clinton or the Beastie Boys is better.
But to me, my personal favorite game of all time:
Tetris. I could honestly play Tetris for hours on end. Who says graphics are important?
Computer: (Dosbox is your friend.)
The Police Quest series. Sierra adventures were excellent.
Life and Death 2: The Brain. This game is hard. It's more of a simulator than an actual game. You're an intern neurosurgeon, and you have to diagnose different neurological illnesses, and if the need arises, perform surgery. There are three surgeries you can attempt. The easiest is the repair of a subdural hematoma. It took me about 20 tries to get this right. I still haven't gotten a perfect rating though. The others are brain tumor and aneurysm. I haven't even bothered, they're so difficult. You have to keep an eye on heart rate, breathing rate, kidney function, etc. Worth trying.
SimTower. It's SimTower!
Super Nintendo:
Vegas Stakes. An interesting casino game that adds a touch of depth. You go to casinos with a NPC friend, and other NPCs may interact with you. Some will help you, others might ask you for something, or try to sell you something. Some of these people are genuine and actually want to help you or need your help. Some are pickpockets and you might find a large chunk of your money gone. A nice touch to a genre that's usually just a simple "Place bet, win/lose money/repeat."
Aerobiz Supersonic. A remarkably in-depth simulation of being an airline CEO. And part of the depth is the way the world changes around you. If the Olympics are headed to a city, travel there will skyrocket in demand. If you start your company in Russia during the Cold War, you'll have a hard time negotiating for airport slots and business ventures in north America. You won't be able to buy American planes, either. Words don't really do it justice. If you're into business sims, this one is stellar.
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition. Over the top dunks and stuff are fun. Doing it as Bill Clinton or the Beastie Boys is better.
But to me, my personal favorite game of all time:
Tetris. I could honestly play Tetris for hours on end. Who says graphics are important?
