Without a doubt there’s a certain gaming magic that can only be found within
classic titles. We love them, we care for them, we make them last forever. And we know that you, our community, enjoy them just as much as we do! That’s why, to keep them close to our hearts right at the start of a new year, we’ve prepared something for all their enthusiasts.
Winter Classics Sale with a great variety of gaming masterpieces up to 90% off as well as 7 new Recharged releases from Atari and Lollypop release from Ziggurat Interactive – all on special Winter Classics Sale discounts!Whether you’re looking for a whiff of nostalgia from games you played as a child, expanding your library with must-haves that shaped the industry, exploring unique mechanics and qualities that made those titles excellent in the first place, or just discovering them anew – it’s all here! But let’s take a look at what’s in store specifically.
7 new gems from Atari (all -10%)The gaming titan that since 1972 played a huge part in the formation of the modern video game industry. This pioneer in arcade games, home video game consoles and home computers paved the way for the future of gaming and now we can enjoy their new additions to the GOG’s catalog. All 7 of the Recharged arcade games have been reimagined for modern gameplay, and while remaining true to their originals, they contain new vibrant visuals, gameplay mechanics, quality of life changes and… original soundtracks from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee!
Original space shooter –
Asteroids: RechargedGrandfather of brick-breaking games –
Breakout RechargedOriginal bug-blasting title –
Centipede: RechargedCult classic sci-fi shoot ‘em up –
Gravitar: RechargedExcellent rhythm bullet hell –
Yars: RechargedArachnid-starring, twin-stick shooter –
Black Widow: RechargedImpeccable arcade shooter –
Missile Command: RechargedYou can also get all of them together with an
Atari Recharged Bundle on a -10% deal.
Lollypop from Ziggurat Interactive (-33%)Beautiful and colorful action platformer originally released in 1994. In this adventure, you’ll play as Lolly, a windup doll that mysteriously comes to life with one goal – to free the world from the evil clutches of Sugarbaby, who is tormenting the land with hordes of quirky enemies. Prepare to fight through obstacles and enemies all attempting to stop Lolly’s crucial rescue mission, attack enemies and gain treasure by throwing lollipops, and increase health and points by consuming a variety of candies. In this side-scrolling title energetic gameplay is sweetened with a vibrant yet ominous soundtrack and highly-detailed environments that fill the game’s landscapes.
SNEG titles (up to -75%)With games like one of the most thrilling and innovative FPS from the 90s and the first Eastern European boomer shooter ever made
Chasm: The Rift. Awesome adventure and managerial strategy
Diggles: The Myth of Fenris with ability to build your own clan, developing your colony and filled with dwarves with attitude. Dark and gruesome FPS series
Witchaven where you’ll use medieval weapons to destroy creatures of the night and cease the chaos and more!
Night Dive Studios titles (up to -85%)Allowing you to experience, amongst many other of their games, original 1997’s amazing and highly praised story rich adventure
Blade Runner with its Enhanced Edition for one price. 1994’s
System Shock and 1999’s
System Shock 2 – one of the greatest sci-fi shooters ever made. Or
Shadow Man Remastered, impeccable action adventure horror game with a deeply atmospheric and compelling setting, challenging gameplay, exceptional level design.
Electronic Arts titles (up to -75%)With the likes of legendary FPS
Crysis, genre-defining RPG
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition, or whole cult series in the form of
Ultima, SimCity, Wing Commander, The Legend of Kyrandia, and many more games published by EA.
And the best part is, that’s not the end of it. In the
Winter Classics Sale you’ll also find gems from publishers like
Ubisoft,
Team17,
Piko Interactive,
Interplay,
Bohemia Interactive,
Adventure Soft and… you’ve guessed it, more! All on great deals, just waiting to expand your library with absolute must-haves. The sale lasts until January 13th, 11 PM UTC.
There’s simply too many classic gems to write about here. Make sure to check all of them out and experience the very best that gaming has had to offer throughout the years. Enjoy!