Ancient games

MajorArtNZ · 07-14-15, 07:12 PM

Hi Everyone,

I was a big fan of some early 90's computer games like the original "Silent Service" and "Silent Service II". I'd really love to have another crack at them (without digging out the old Amiga), so is there anywhere online you can download them easily? I have looked around once before and for some reason I have never managed to get a clean download, or the website looked dodgy. Has there been anywhere any of you had any luck?

AngusJS · 07-14-15, 09:16 PM

You can get them for $6 on GOG.com.

https://www.gog.com/game/silent_service_12

GOG is a legit website which focuses mainly on older games. Its games are DRM free and run well on modern systems.

Aktungbby · 07-14-15, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorArtNZ

Hi Everyone,

I was a big fan of some early 90's computer games like the original "Silent Service" and "Silent Service II". I'd really love to have another crack at them (without digging out the old Amiga), so is there anywhere online you can download them easily? I have looked around once before and for some reason I have never managed to get a clean download, or the website looked dodgy. Has there been anywhere any of you had any luck?

Our fearless leader , Neal, hath provided the site: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=219140

NeonSamurai · 07-15-15, 08:42 AM

I would be very careful asking about abandonware sites here at Subsim. As the Silent Service series is still available for sale via GoG, you could have your account banned for asking where to download it.

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I am going to assume though, that you meant where you could legally obtain it.

MajorArtNZ · 07-15-15, 05:01 PM

Yes definitely, anything downloaded in any format is always above board. I was just looking for somewhere legitimate where you could get old classics that other users have had experience with. I have been stung before by buying an old game which never actually worked, and would prefer to avoid that happening again.

Thanks for the links, can't wait to get stuck into it!

Aktungbby · 07-15-15, 05:40 PM

NeonSamurai · 07-15-15, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorArtNZ

Yes definitely, anything downloaded in any format is always above board. I was just looking for somewhere legitimate where you could get old classics that other users have had experience with. I have been stung before by buying an old game which never actually worked, and would prefer to avoid that happening again.

Thanks for the links, can't wait to get stuck into it!

GoG is a great site for all of that, and new stuff that is DRM free.

seaniam81 · 07-15-15, 10:29 PM

I cant wait for aces of the deep to show up on gog

Jimbuna · 07-16-15, 05:50 AM

Same here, I must be one of only a few that have never played it.

Aktungbby · 07-16-15, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by seaniam81

I cant wait for aces of the deep to show up on gog

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Same here, I must be one of only a few that have never played it.

Jeeze I'm still playing that one routinely on a very cranky Win 98 computer alongside my SHII and DC games.

07-14-15, 07:12 PM	#1
MajorArtNZ Watch Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 29 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Ancient games Hi Everyone, I was a big fan of some early 90's computer games like the original "Silent Service" and "Silent Service II". I'd really love to have another crack at them (without digging out the old Amiga), so is there anywhere online you can download them easily? I have looked around once before and for some reason I have never managed to get a clean download, or the website looked dodgy. Has there been anywhere any of you had any luck?

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seaniam81 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 624 Downloads: 87 Uploads: 0	I cant wait for aces of the deep to show up on gog __________________ Ultima ratio regum. (The final argument of kings) - Inscription on french cannons, on order of Louis XIV

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Same here, I must be one of only a few that have never played it. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-14-15, 09:16 PM	#2
AngusJS Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 746 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	You can get them for $6 on GOG.com. https://www.gog.com/game/silent_service_12 GOG is a legit website which focuses mainly on older games. Its games are DRM free and run well on modern systems.

07-15-15, 05:01 PM	#5
MajorArtNZ Watch Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 29 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Yes definitely, anything downloaded in any format is always above board. I was just looking for somewhere legitimate where you could get old classics that other users have had experience with. I have been stung before by buying an old game which never actually worked, and would prefer to avoid that happening again. Thanks for the links, can't wait to get stuck into it!