Newest games that would run on a 486SX PC? \ VOGONS

Newest games that would run on a 486SX PC?

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First post, by harddrivespin

Posted on 2017-12-20, 21:50

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Almost finished building a 486SX PC, and am curious about what is the newest game it can run. My guess is DOOM '93 or DOOM II: Hell on Earth, judging by the fact it's a 486SX + AcuMOS AVGA1 (budget card from early '92). Anyone have any ideas?

Reply 1 of 5, by oeuvre

Posted on 2017-12-21, 00:18

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Reply 2 of 5, by leileilol

Posted on 2017-12-21, 00:24

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Probably the Weiring Software games

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Reply 3 of 5, by clueless1

Posted on 2017-12-21, 00:31

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Graphic adventures were famously able to run well on very slow machines. Something like Space Quest VI (1995) should run fine on it. Check other Sierra and Lucas Arts games from 1994-5

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