Sid Meier's Pirates!: A Timeless Seafaring Adventure

2025-06-03
Sid Meier's Pirates!: A Timeless Seafaring Adventure

This article revisits the Amiga version of Sid Meier's Pirates!, praising its beautiful graphics and unique gameplay. The author recounts personal experiences playing the game with his father, highlighting its lasting impact. The open-ended world, rich storyline, and random events ensure each playthrough is unique. More than just a game, Pirates! is presented as a cherished memory, a time capsule of adventure and romance, transcending simple gameplay to become a cultural artifact.

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A Nostalgic Look at MS-DOS Word

2025-04-27
A Nostalgic Look at MS-DOS Word

This retrospective dives into the history of Microsoft Word on MS-DOS, tracing its evolution from a non-WYSIWYG editor to the final Word 6.0. The author recounts their experiences using Word in the DOS environment, covering its interface, features, comparisons with competitors like WordPerfect, and file compatibility challenges. Ultimately, the review praises Word 5.5/6.0's practicality for DOS users needing a text editor and system file manager, showcasing a fondness for this classic piece of software.

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