First post, by HunterZ
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- l33t++
Hello everyone. I was thinking it might be helpful to maintain a list of older Windows games that don't run well on modern Windows. Post any info you have about problematic games and/or any possible workarounds or existing discussions on this forum, and I'll add it to the list.
Windows 10:
- AMBER: Journeys Beyond - fan fixes exist: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura - wrappers may be needed with newer nVidia hardware
- Baldur's Gate 1 - modern setups can have rendering glitches. Workarounds include BG:EE or mod BG2 to include BG1 content or Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Black Dahlia - workaround info: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Blade Runner - can use ScummVM as a workaround
- Blitzkrieg - reports that even Steam version doesn't work for some
- Bungaru WA - workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Descent 3 - GOG version runs for me but controls feel off; others may be less lucky
- Deus Ex - may need a dsound.dll wrapper like DSOAL: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Diskworld Noir - workarounds info: Re: Problematic Windows games list, Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Fighting Force by Core Design - possible workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list and Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Final Fantasy VII - fixed by patches/Steam
- Fire Fight by Chaos Works - might work with nocd+dgVoodoo?
- Fugitive Hunter: War on Terror (aka America's 10 Most Wanted) - doesn't work due to old Safedisc protection? Possible workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Future Tactics - even crack is iffy. Possible workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Gruntz - severe performance issues. Workarounds include dgVoodoo or WinXP VM. Mixed results with other graphics wrappers: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Heavy Gear 2
- Incoming! - runs slow for some people: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Interstate '76 - fix/workaround discussion: Interstate '76 + Nitro Pack AiO Patch
- Jane's IAF & USAF
- Journeyman Project?
- Martin Mystère: Operation Dorian Gray - does not work at all; needs Direct3D retained mode and crashes on start
- MechWarrior 2: Titanium Edition - see discussion: MechWarrior 2: Titanium on Windows 10 (with MechVM) does not work?
- Midnight Outlaw: 6 Hours to SunUp - broken on nVidia, even with dgVoodoo2
- Military Madness (aka Nectaris) - workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list, Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Need for Speed Special Edition - setup fails due to memory compatibility issue
- Need for speed 2 / SE - workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list, Re: Problematic games list
- Outlaws - possible workarounds: Re: Problematic games list
- Rune - may need a dsound.dll wrapper like DSOAL: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Sanitarium - Steam/GoG versions work fine; fan installer for original version: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Shikigami no Shiro III - depends on old SecuROM even when cracked. Possible workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Shogo: Mobile Armor Division - some workarounds available, but still fails to launch 90% of the time for me: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Simcity 2000 Network Edition - patch exists: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Theme Park World - possible workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list, discussion thread: Theme Park World on Windows 10?
- Titanic: Adventure Out of Time - Steam/GoG versions work fine; fan installer for original version: Re: Problematic Windows games list
- Transport Tycoon Deluxe - possible workarounds: Re: Problematic Windows games list
Windows 7:
- Final Fantasy VII - fixed by patches/Steam
- MechWarrior 3 - works on Windows 10 w/just 1.2 patch - Win 7 workarounds: Re: Problematic games list
- Need for Speed Special Edition - setup fails due to memory compatibility issue
- Vietcong (2003)
- Virtual Pool Hall - refuses to recognize CD
- Wings over Vietnam (2004)