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Relive your childhood by playing your favorite DOS games

JPC is an x86 PC emulator written in Java. It’s an impressive piece of software developed by some uber geeks, but it’s most exciting Side Effect, as they call…

JPC is an x86 PC emulator written in Java. It's an impressive piece of software developed by some uber geeks, but it's most exciting Side Effect, as they call it, is that it enable you to "Relive your childhood by playing your favorite DOS games". They have a demo running on their web site that let you play some nostalgic DOS games. These are the exact original games and not clones. Playing these games and starting them from the DOS prompt really feel like traveling back in time, the only thing that is missing to complete the experience is the sound of the loading diskette drive.

Commander Keen 1

Commander Keen 1 intro

Commander Keen 1
Somehow this screen felt very nostalgic
Commander Keen 1

Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia

Since it's pure Java it can theoretically run on any Java enabled machine even on a mobile phone.

Play JPC…

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Emily WarrenNov 25, 2007

I recall that last game ('Prince of Persia') from my childhood; long before there were these nifty computer games, with lacking storylines, but superb graphics. The trend has altered from our past - although we now have practically realistic-looking games, they simply fall short in conveying a captivating story. Thank-you for sharing this link; I look forward to playing it!

DirkSep 27, 2008

Its a long time ago :-)