The Upper Memory Block podcast is all about DOS and pre-Windows XP gaming. Every two weeks we talk in-depth about a game, game series, company and/or technology from this era. Enjoy!
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UMBCast 087 - Magic Carpet
This time around, we're discussing the 1994 Bullfrog 3D shooter, Magic Carpet.
After some emails, we dive into all the regular topics, story, gameplay, tech focus, dev story and your thoughts before I give my verdict on whether or not the game holds up today.
Settings for high resolution:
http://glenncorpes.blogspot.ca/2011/06/magic-carpet-settings-for-high.html
Buy Magic Carpet on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/magic_carpet?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f
Buy Magic Carpet 2 on GoG:
http://www.gog.com/game/magic_carpet_2_the_netherworlds?pp=1106a1dda2d680438ecfb0bb70fd479c55a1791f
Next time, I'll be covering the 1994 turn based strategy series, Jagged Alliance.