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First post, by robertmo

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let's make a list

Reply 1 of 32, by dormcat

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You mean, a game that started with DOS version, followed by (or released simultaneously) a Windows version?

If so, I own both versions of:
SimCity (classic)
SimCity 2000
Quake
Fallout

Only have the DOS version:
Civilization
Colonization

Reply 2 of 32, by Namrok

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  • Zork Nemesis: DOS and Win95 version on the same disc
  • Wizardry 7 & Wizardry Gold: DOS came first, and then Gold which was the windows version came later
  • Doom & Doom95: DOS came first, Bill Gates himself donned a trench coat and shotgun to announce the 95 version.

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Reply 3 of 32, by jheronimus

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Wing Commander Kilrathi Saga (Win95 ports of WC1 and 2, not sure about the 3rd game)
X-Wing: Collector Series
Maybe Monkey Island Madness (I remember trying this release and it was Windows versions of MI and MI2, but Mobygames says it's DOS).

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Reply 4 of 32, by dormcat

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Namrok wrote on 2021-11-11, 15:52:

Wizardry 7 & Wizardry Gold: DOS came first, and then Gold which was the windows version came later

Have Wizardry Gold as part of The Ultimate RPG Archives but never get a chance to play it. 😅

Reply 5 of 32, by Gmlb256

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  • Warcraft II: Where the Battle.net Edition replaces the DOS executable with a Windows one.
  • The Need for Speed SE: It has both Windows and DOS versions on the same CD, but will only install one version depending whether the user is running DOS or Windows.
  • Tomb Raider: The version made for ATI video cards (TombATI) is a Windows executable.

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Reply 7 of 32, by zyga64

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Lion King
Lemmings

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Reply 9 of 32, by xcomcmdr

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Z (from the Bitmap Brothers) had a Windows 95 re-release with a map editor and more missions called Z95

Joakim wrote on 2021-11-11, 19:59:

Red alert had a windows version with terrible fmv.

Don't shit talk the Command & Conquer FMVs ! They are glorious and very enjoyable. è_é

Reply 10 of 32, by Joseph_Joestar

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xcomcmdr wrote on 2021-11-12, 09:37:

Don't shit talk the Command & Conquer FMVs ! They are glorious and very enjoyable. è_é

I think he just means that the heavy interlacing of the FMVs in the Windows version of the game makes them look terrible.

Personally, I agree and greatly prefer the way they look in DOS.

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Reply 11 of 32, by chinny22

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While we are talking C&C should be mentioned the released C&C Gold aka C&C95 as a separate product.

Other games that had both dos/windows version on the same install
Big Red Racing
Dungeon Keeper
GTA 1
Hexen

Reply 12 of 32, by Joakim

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Joseph_Joestar wrote on 2021-11-12, 09:45:
xcomcmdr wrote on 2021-11-12, 09:37:

Don't shit talk the Command & Conquer FMVs ! They are glorious and very enjoyable. è_é

I think he just means that the heavy interlacing of the FMVs in the Windows version of the game makes them look terrible.

Personally, I agree and greatly prefer the way they look in DOS.

Yup I was referring to the interlacing. I never really understood why it was like that, I like to see my pixels, it makes me happy.

Reply 14 of 32, by dr_st

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Earthworm Jim (first game had both Windows and DOS releases; the sequel was DOS only)
Heroes of Might & Magic
Heroes of Might & Magic II
Mortal Kombat 3
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Oddword: Abe's Oddysee (the sequel Exoddus only had a Windows version)

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Reply 16 of 32, by leileilol

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dr_st wrote on 2021-11-12, 23:53:

Earthworm Jim (first game had both Windows and DOS releases; the sequel was DOS only)

The Windows port's more directly of the SEGA CD version. The DOS EWJ games are more describable as VGA remakes.

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