eXoDOSAct.nfo
eXoDos Collection
Volume 5: DOS Action Game Collection
v3.11
retroexo@gmail.com
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Contents
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Description.......................................Sec01
Changes to 3.11...................................Sec02
Front-End.........................................Sec03
Setup.............................................Sec04
Emulators.........................................Sec05
Playing the Games.................................Sec06
Missing Games?....................................Sec07
Current & Future Volumes..........................Sec08
Troubleshooting...................................Sec09
Contact & Thanks..................................Sec10
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Description Sec01
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Welcome to eXoDOS Version 3.11!
Apart from adding lots of games, the biggest change in Version 3 is the frontend. eXoDOS now features complete LaunchBox integration.
This pack includes 2,004 DOS games which are in some form or another part of the Action Genre. I have defined Action as games games with arcade and shooter style gameplay, including FPS style games.
The games have already been configured to run in DOSbox. Games which are supported by ScummVM will give you the option at launch as to which emulator you would like to use.
The games included were identified by scanning several adventure game archives, dos collections, auditing game databases (such as MobyGames), and submissions/suggestions.
The following changes\additions have been made:
Added (456 new games!):
Game
1993 (1992)
3D Xmas Adventure - Santa's Rescue (1996)
3DHero (1997)
40080 (1995)
A.D Cop Overseas Mission (1997)
Abaron (1995)
Abductor (1996)
Ace (1994)
Aces High - The True Air Duel Simulator (1996)
Ack! Man (1989)
Action Fighter (1994)
Action Worm (2013)
Adam the New Age Warrior in Time After Time (1994)
Adventures Of Dianalee, The - In The Lost temple Of The Aztecs (1994)
Age of Dragon (1997)
Air Attack! (1988)
Air-Strike (1998)
Airstrike (1995)
Aldo's Assault (1991)
Alien Terminator (1997)
Amazing Maze (1983)
ANIMAC (1991)
Ant Attack PC (2000)
Ant Man (1995)
Antarctic Adventure (1984)
Apachacha (1993)
Ario Bros (1983)
Arka (1993)
Artillery (1982)
Artman's Goplanes! (1997)
Asteroid Pilot (1982)
AxTrons (1989)
B-Clopd (2002)
Ball Breakers Corp. (1993)
Balloons (1994)
Barbarian (1996)
Barney Hunter (2000)
Baron Baldric - A Grave Overture (1992)
Baron Von Evil's Mansion (2012)
Batalia (1986)
Battle Europe (1993)
Battle of the Martial Arts (1994)
Betamax (1997)
Big Guns (2000)
Bird Brain (1984)
Blastocyst (2005)
Blockade (1986)
Blood Boiled High School (1998)
Blue Falcon 2.0 (1995)
Bolo (1993)
BOLTX (2010)
Bombs and Bugs (1998)
Boomerang (1991)
BootGame (1994)
BooTris (1993)
Boulder Dash Remake (1996)
Brave Bubble Dragon (1997)
Breakoff (1989)
Breakout! (1986)
Bugfeast (1983)
Bugs! (1982)
Builder (2011)
Bulsajo Duck (1998)
Bumping Warrior (1994)
Bunny Blast (1992)
C-Mato (1994)
Captain Kang (1995)
Castle of Viana - Capiroto's Revenge (2017)
Catacombs of Nemon, The (1983)
Catch88 (1982)
Centipede (Atari)(1983)
Centipede (Grafe)(1983)
Champ Centipede (1993)
CHAMP Ms. Pacman (1994)
Chemical Warfare (1997)
Cheon'gong Cheon'gi (1995)
Chopper Duel (1993)
CleanUp (1989)
Clearer (1991)
Coba on the Run 1 (1995)
Coba on the Run 2 (1995)
Commander Keen 7 - The Keys of Krodacia (2006)
Commander Keen 8 - Dead in the Desert (2009)
Commander Keen 9 - Battle of the Brains (2011)
Commando Enhanced (1998)
ComputerWars (1992)
Crazy Brix (1999)
Crazy Drake (1996)
Crystal Map (1997)
Cubits (1988)
Cyberbig (1989)
Cybersphere (1996)
Cybersphere Plus (1997)
Cyborgirl (1995)
Cybotron (1989)
Da-Game (2005)
Dangerous Dave in Copyright Infringement (1990)
Dark Rage (1997)
Darkside Story (1995)
Day of Pigs (1996)
Deathball Incarnate (1996)
Deep Fortress (1996)
Defender (1992)
Defender of Freedom (1992)
Destruction Zone (1992)
Devil Land (1994)
Diamond Grabber (2004)
Diamond Peter (1993)
Die Welt (1996)
Digger (1999)
Dimension Omega (1989)
Dino (1993)
Dino Eggs (1983)
Diplo (2004)
Dodgem (1991)
Domo (1993)
Dooly the Little Dinosaur (1996)
Doraon Neoguri (1992)
Dragon Tuka 3D (1996)
Drakkar (1989)
Driester (1991)
Dropper (1991)
Eat It (1990)
Eat'em II (1988)
Eco-Kid - Amazonia Conection (1997)
Eco-Kid - La Senda de los Elefantes (1997)
Eco-Kid - Rescate en el Artico (1997)
Eddy's Adventure (1996)
Eggerland 3 (1991)
Ein Kmo Bamba (1996)
Elder Scrolls Adventures, The - Redguard (1998)
Electro Body (1992)
Elephant Herding (2015)
Emerald Fantasy 2 (1997)
Emeritus Pong (2008)
Epic Pinball - The Complete Collection (1995)
Escape from Monster-Castle (1993)
F-16 Early Deployment Airstrike Force (1984)
F-Bird (2017)
FBI Fred (1992)
Feedback (1995)
Fighter - Taklamakan Samak-pyeon (1997)
Fighting Dragon (1996)
Fire and Ice (1989)
Fistfight (1995)
Flapscii (2017)
Floppy Bird (2014)
Fluf! (1989)
Fly 2020 (1995)
Flygame (1991)
Flynn Sprint (1996)
Flyswat (1983)
Fort Boyard - The Challenge (1995)
Fox Ranger 3 - Last Revelation (1997)
Fracas (1997)
Frankenstein (1994)
Frantis - Mission II (1993)
Full Metal Jacket (1996)
Full Metal Jacket 2 (1996)
Fuzzy Worm (1982)
Galactix (1988)
Galactix II - The Search for the Lost Orbs (1991)
Galaga 94 (1994)
Galaxians, The (1997)
Galaxy Fighter (1996)
Game of Robot (1986)
Gandalf (1997)
Garden (1989)
Genocide 2 - Master of the Dark Communion (1995)
Glook (1996)
Gobble Man (1982)
Gobble Man (1996)
God Jul! (1994)
GoGo!! Our Star (1994)
Gold Hunt (1992)
Goonies, The (1986)
Gravitar (1993)
Graviton (2017)
Graviton II (1993)
Great Fighter, The (1993)
Greedy (1996)
Gridfighter 3D (2017)
Guillermo Tell (1989)
H-Tron (2016)
Hades (1996)
Hamburger Hell (1986)
HeliCave (2014)
Hello Mr. President (1994)
Heroes (1998)
Heroes .25 - The Tantalizing Trio (1994)
Hopang Man (1993)
House Breaker (2017)
How-Two Build a Robot! (1989)
Hugo 3 (1995)
Hugo 4 (1996)
Hugo 5 (1997)
Huj Hujowi Nie Rowny (1997)
IAS (1994)
Ice Kiss (1997)
Ice Man (1996)
Impact (1996)
Incredible Adventure of Mad Mac, The (1994)
Indecent (1995)
Interpose X-mas Greetings (1996)
Interrupt (1995)
Into the Sun - Projected Distruction (1995)
Invincible Fighter (1994)
Jetpack Christmas Special (1993)
Jinyong Fighter (1995)
Jisaeneun Dal (1996)
Joe (1998)
Joe Blade (1990)
Judge Dredd Pinball (1998)
Kakoong (1997)
Karl Quappe (1994)
Kerboom! (1996)
Killer Bees (1985)
Killer Bees (1992)
King Kong 10 (1996)
King's Valley (1995)
King's Valley 2 (1980)
Kitty of Death (1995)
Knoxblock (1986)
Koach Tzabar (1997)
Koach Tzabar 2 (1997)
Komebumb (1996)
Kuwait Assault (1991)
LadyBug (2008)
Lars The Wanderer (1995)
Last Duel - Inter Planet War 2012 (1989)
Last Hero in China (1995)
Last Warrior, The (1985)
Lazer Beam Wars (1988)
Locman I (1991)
Lode Runner Live (1995)
Lost Tomb (1982)
Lunar Landing (1995)
Mad Mac II (1995)
Mad Show (1988)
MadSpace (1997)
Mansion (2005)
Mario and Luigi (2001)
Marioup (1999)
Mars 3D (1997)
Master Miner (1983)
MaxMan (1989)
Mechanic War (1995)
Mega Force 2 (1995)
Meltdown (1995)
Meteor Rescue (1996)
Micropede (1994)
Mike Gunner (1988)
Mino's Adventure (1997)
Mission (1987)
Missle Strike (1982)
Mole (1994)
Monmallineun Tarokbeom (1996)
Monster Land (1998)
Moraff's Pinball (1989)
Mortal Pong (1995)
Mr Pacford (1994)
Mr. Cool (1983)
Mr. Muncher (1992)
Munch Guy (1991)
Mutant DNA (1996)
Mutant Earth (1997)
My Love (1996)
Nebula Fighter (1997)
New Dash Dimension, The (1995)
Nicolausi (1995)
Night (1998)
Nuclear Bowls (1990)
Omega War! (1989)
Operation - Airlift (1988)
Operation Spacehog (2000)
Osbit (1988)
Out 'M' Up (2000)
P (2013)
P-47 Freedom Fighter (1993)
Pac (1992)
Pac PC (1995)
Pac-Man (1982)
Packamaze (1995)
Packman (1983)
Paddle, The (2002)
Panic! (2002)
Paranoid (1993)
PC-Tennis (1991)
PChallenge (1982)
Peach's Dream (1999)
Pee & Gity (1994)
Perils of Treasure Mountain (2017)
Pig Pooyan (1995)
Pinball Arcade (1994)
Platform Heels (1991)
PLEBS (1989)
Plexu - The Time Travellers (1990)
Pro Pinball - Big Race USA (1998)
Proton (1987)
Przygody Krzysia (1999)
Pune (1995)
Punisher, The - Eternity Disk (1990)
Punky Duck (1996)
Pyromania (1997)
Qi Xiao Quan (1990)
Quantoids of Nebulus IV (1987)
Quasar (1990)
Rabbit and Turtle (1994)
Racoon (1992)
Rage Against the Machine (1997)
Rage of Tiger 2 - Blood, Money, and Tears (1994)
Rayman Forever (1998)
Real Fighter (1995)
Rebound (1985)
Red Baron, The (1986)
RedCat (1994)
RedCat 2 - De Ontvoering van Prinses Dana (1995)
Reon's Adventure (1994)
Revenge of Frogger (1995)
RoboCop (1988)
Robot Hunter (1994)
Robot I-IV Collection (1990)
Roboto (1992)
Robotron - 2084 (1995)
Rocket Fighter (1993)
Rockets (1986)
Rocks (1997)
Rompe Muros (1989)
Rotating Pong (2002)
Rusty (1993)
Rygar (1996)
Sabotaje (1988)
SAF - Secret Armored Force (1997)
Salchicha Mortal (1995)
Sango Fighter Fly (1993)
Schieten (1991)
SDI - Strategic Defense Initiative (1988)
SDI2040 (1993)
Serpent (1982)
Shaft (1990)
Shaolin Campus Kings (1997)
Shaw's Nightmare (2013)
Shaw's Nightmare II (2016)
Shit Fighter (1997)
Shooting Langrisser 2 (1998)
Sibal Monkey Adventure (1995)
Sibal Monkey Adventure 2 (1995)
Sibal Monkey Adventure 3 (1995)
Sibal Monkey Adventure 4 (1995)
Silent Operation III - The Impossible Mission Under Water (1995)
Silly Knight (2017)
Silverball 2 Plus (1994)
Sinaria - Lost in Space (1994)
Sint Nicolaas (1998)
Sister Mary (1992)
Skate Dragon (1990)
Skeet Shoot (1982)
Skiing (2004)
Sky Bombers (1994)
Sky Cat (1991)
Smashout (1984)
Smurfs, The - The Teletransportsmurf (1995)
Snake (2012)
Snakes (1988)
Sony Game (1990)
Soul, The (1998)
Space Assault (2017)
Space Caverns (1985)
Space Guardian (1982)
Space Intruders (1993)
SpaceWORM (1995)
SPIN (1996)
Spong (1993)
Squirm (1982)
Star Bowls (1991)
Star Destroyer - Episode I (1986)
Star Ship Attack (1982)
Star Trek - Strategic Operations Simulator (1983)
Star Trek Pinball (1998)
Starduel (1991)
Starwars 2 (1995)
Stellar Explorer - The Drosi Encounter (1991)
Stormy World - The Three Kingdoms (1995)
Street Count 2 Plus (1994)
Strike II (1991)
SungSegi (1994)
Super Angelo (2001)
Super Boxing (1994)
Super Cop (1994)
Super Dog Story (1997)
Super Mario World DX (2002)
Supercyber (1993)
Sword Fight II (1994)
Tankgame (1995)
TAO - Ren Jian Dao Zhi Shaonian Yan Chi Xia (1998)
Target (1983)
Target (IBM)(1982)
Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (1991)
Terroid (1996)
Tetris (1992)
TetrOS (2004)
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends - The Collection (1994)
Thunder Zone (1994)
TIE Invaders (1996)
Tiger Road (1989)
Time on Target (1995)
Time Runners (1994)
Toad Road (1990)
Toi Acid Game (1989)
Tommy's Air Raid (1986)
Tommy's Balloon (1986)
Tommy's Chicken (1986)
Tommy's Paddles (1986)
Tommy's Saucer (1986)
Tommy's Tanks (1987)
Tomtris (1997)
Tonko (1994)
Top Hat Willy (2002)
Torpedo Alley (1985)
Totsugeki! Mix (1994)
Triclops Invasion (1986)
Tron Light Cycles (1983)
Trooper, The (1996)
Tsumera (1996)
Tush-Tush - HaGibor HaMistory (1997)
Tut-Busters (1986)
U.R.B.A.N The Cyborg Project (1999)
UFO (1982)
UFO Invasion (1997)
Vamp One-Half (1998)
Veteran (1988)
VGA Kix (1993)
Viaje Al Centro De La Tierra (1989)
Violent Fighter (1992)
Violent Myth (1994)
Violent Vengeance - The Universe Hero (1995)
Viper (1994)
Virus (1988)
Virus Rage (1983)
Wallbanger (1982)
Window Wizard (1991)
Wings of Thunder (1994)
WISO Breakout (1993)
Wissoll Circus Trophy (1997)
Wizard's Doom (1990)
Worm Burner (1987)
Worm, The (1985)
WormWars 3 (2006)
Yie Ar Kung Fu (1985)
Yogho! Yogho! (1996)
Z-Blast (2013)
Zanac (1986)
Zapshot (1986)
Zis the Adventure (1995)
Zmiy (2013)
Zuran Defender (1983)
Fixes and Updates:
Apologies, I lost count of all the fixes. It's been hundreds of small fixes and changes
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Changes to 3.11 Sec02
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3.11 was created for a handful of reasons. First, shortly after releasing 3.1 I found a way to minimize the windows console that opens anytime a batch file is launched. This cleans up the pack for those running in windowed mode. To enable this however, every single games launch file had to be modified and a utility had to be added to the pack. Second, I was finally able to synchronize my local database with mobygames, which allowed me to identify several missing games. Third, I had a short list of fixes in the patch that I was eager to roll into the main release.
With help and suggestions from FirstRun70, I have also changed the install files for each game to now include options tochange the aspect ratio and change the scaler. Scaler options existed before, but only worked the first time you changed them, so it was fairly broken. Options to set the aspect ratio have also been restored to the main setup file, so that every game in the pack can be modifed at the same time.
3.1 was created due to several issues in the migration to launchbox, which cropped up over time as I tested the 3.0 release. Apart from these fixes, I added dozens of manuals and other scanned extras, removed/replaced all image assets with mobygames watermarks, fixed 2 corrupt game files, and made several file name changes to bring consistency to the file structure. I plan on this being the final release for the forseeable future and wanted to make sure things were as clean as possible.
The biggest change from 2.0 to 3.0 is the front end. Rather than try and explain all the features and details of LaunchBox here, I encourage you to check out their forums, watch their tutorial videos on youtube, and simply play around with the software. It is very intuitive and offers a ton of features.
For those who have a soft spot for MEAGRE however, fear not. It is still included and during the initial setup it still gets everything it needs to run. I have done this both for folks who may prefer MEAGRE and to retain support for the many export options and utilities that various community members have created over the years.
Apart from the front end you will find several dozen new games, but more importantly, hundreds of bug fixes.
Thanks to an amazing effort by Firstrun70 to identify issues, many games have been tweaked and fixed to play better.
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Front-End Sec03
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The front end used is LaunchBox from Unbroken Software.
The front ends website can be found at:
https://www.launchbox-app.com/
LaunchBox goes way beyond a standard frontend by supporting direct steam library imports, a cloud games database for scraping metadata, and support for every emulator I have thrown at it. I highly recommend supporting their project and upgrading to the premium edition.
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Setup Sec04
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Run setup.bat. Done.
The eXoDOS collection can be run from any directory, as all launch files are designed to use relative paths to eachother.
Running the setup.bat file will extract all of the LaunchBox assets and the games front end assets/configs.
Once it is complete, simply run LaunchBox.exe to dive right in.
The GamesACT.zip file is *required* for this collection to run, as it has all of the files dosbox needs in order to launch the game. If you are getting a game not found error from launchbox, make sure you downloaded this file. Also required is launchbox.zip, actmetadata.zip, util.zip, setup.bat, and unzip.exe.
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Emulators Sec05
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This collection uses DosBOX, ScummVM, and Frotz to play the games. DosBOX and ScummVM reside in their respective folders at:
\eXoDOS\Scummvm
\eXoDOS\Dosbox
These are *different* from the ScummVM and DOSBox folders in the root folder, which are used by LaunchBox.
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Playing the Games Sec06
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After downloading the collection and running "Setup.bat", simply run the LaunchBox.exe file. You will be presented with a list of all included games.
The first time you attempt to run a game it will ask if you want to install it. Subsequent runs will directly launch the game.
Initial install may take some time depending on the size (a few of these games are upwards of 8 cds!).
During install you will be prompted to choose fullscreen or windowed mode, and if you would like to apply a scaler. Scalers can smooth pixels, making older pixelated games look a bit more modern. The default setting is normal2x.
If you run the install file a second time, it will ask if you would like to uninstall the game. Choosing "yes" will erase the installed files from your disk, but keep the original ZIP file. You will loose any saved games, high scores, or other settings you have defined since the game was installed.
If you choose not to uninstall the game you will get the chance to choose fullscreen or windowed again and another opportunity to change the scaler. If the scaler refuses to change, you will have to rerun the Setup file in order to extract clean copies of each games conf file.
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Missing Games? Sec07
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Yes, there are still games missing. Some may have never been released for DOS, while others may have never had an English release.
I maintain an updated list of missing games on the eXoDOS discord channel.
You can join at https://discord.gg/nY6zagn
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Current & Future Volumes Sec08
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Current:
eXoDOS Volume 1: The Adventure Collection
eXoDOS Volume 2: The RPG Collection
eXoDOS Volume 3: The Strategy Collection
eXoDOS Volume 4: The Simulation\Sports\Educational Collection
eXoDOS Volume 5: The Action Collection
Win3xO: The Win 3.x Collection
Future:
eXoDOS: Complete v4.0
All 5 volumes will be merged into a single complete volume. Apart from merging the v3.11 volumes, the following changes will also be included:
Hundreds (and hundreds) of new manuals
Lots of other extras, like quick reference cards, maps, and working code wheels
Launch options for sound blaster, mt-32, sound canvas, and in some cases Tandy and GUS as well
3DFX launch options for supported games
Fan patches for many sierra, lucas arts, and origin games (original or patched version selectable on launch)
Lots of other additions and options, stop by the discord to learn more.
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Trouble Shooting Sec09
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Q: When I run a game it says it is missing or nothing happens.
A: Make sure you downloaded the GamesACT.zip file. If you decided to only download a handful of games, then you probably missed this file.
Q: You're missing a game!
A: See the section on missing games.
Q: You're missing a manual/cover/extra/etc....
A: Upload it to the launchbox games database and everyone else will benefit from it as well. Then let us know at the discord so we can add it to the included metadata.
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Contact & Thanks Sec10
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If you have questions, media, games to add, or other concerns, you can email me at retroexo@gmail.com or stop by the discord channel (invite link under missing games)
Special thanks to the following people:
Several folks at the Discord channel. Version 4 will give proper credit to each of them!
Donarumo - For constantly assisting with tweaks and upgrades to MEAGRE for the benefit of this collection
Unbroken Software - For all the great support in getting eXoDOS into LaunchBox
Hargle & his team at Total DOS Collection - These guys have located countless rare games and are invaluable.
Firstrun70 - An amazing job of scanning the collection for bugs and inconsistencies.
TomServo85 - A PERL wizard who designed an amazing scraper tool for the collection.
CirothUngol - Designed eXoCrunch, so our hard drives thank him.
Brolly - Designed the Hyperlaunch Module.
Jason Scott - For making eXoDOS available at the Internet Archive.
And thank you to those who have helped but wish to remain anonymous and everyone who has helped me by reporting bugs and making suggestions for the collection.
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