![]() ![]() Turbo C++ is one of the most reliable alternatives to manually attempting to solve Turbo C++'s incompatibility issues with modern Windows computers. Luckily, there are a few workarounds that you can use. Unfortunately, the program's compatibility with the latest Windows versions is debatable. Software development tools may have surpassed them over the years, but still the Borland app has its uses today. In case you want to just play some games, check out the DOS games section on the Internet Archive website which hosts thousands of DOS games that you can play in your browser.The developer Borland achieved immense success with the release of Turbo and Borland C++, which were, at the time, the most reliable IDE platforms for amateur and professional programmers. That's something you may have to get used to. Oh, I should also warn you, most DOS games have odd controls and rely on the arrow keys, space bar, etc. ![]() More importantly, these issues are not related to AmpShell, but depends on your DosBox configuration. I faced some performance issues like screen tearing and odd graphical glitches, but these only happened when I was playing the games in full screen mode. Go to the Edit > Preferences section, and you will be able to change the default locations for DOSBox, your games, manage your categories, access the built-in Config Editor, toggle various elements in the interface, along with a few other options.ĪmpShell is an open source application. You can manage the DOSBox settings from the tools menu, it opens the. Head to the View menu to change the way the game icons are displayed. AmpShell displays them as tabs, like your browser does. Use the File Menu to add new categories, these are basically folders for organizing your games. Pick the image that you downloaded, and it will appear in the box, save the settings and your cool retro icon is ready in its pixelated goodness. Right-click on the game's shortcut in AmpShell, Edit Selected Game and hit the icon button in the top right corner. But, you can scout the internet for a cover image for your game, save the picture to your computer. Why? Because they were accessed from the command-line. That was pretty simple, right? Let's look at what else we can do with AmpShell.ĪmpShell cannot pick the icon files from an EXE, unlike modern executables the ones from the DOS days didn't have an icon in them. Enter the name of the game's EXE and you can start playing it. Double-click on the shortcut to start the game, and a DOSBox window will open. Now, pick the DOS game's EXE from its folder, and you'll go back to the previous screen.Ĭlick on Add this game and a new shortcut will be added on AmpShell's main screen. A large window will pop-up and it has many options, all you need to click on the first magnifying glass to the right edge of the screen, it lines up with the "Game executable location". Ignore the buttons for now, click the File menu and select "New Game". Run the front-end program, and you'll be presented with a rather blank-looking interface. ![]() If you're new to DOSBox, just use AmpShell portable. The portable version comes with the DOSBox executable, while the other one needs you to point to the DOS emulator's file. This is where front-ends like AmpShell can help you, it makes the experience user-friendly.ĪmpShell is available in two versions, both of which come in archives. Sometimes I use DOSBox for rarer games, and while it isn't complicated to learn, it can be a little daunting for new users. I just buy the DOS games on Steam or GOG (yes, some of them are still sold). I still go back to revisit the golden oldies for nostalgia's sake. ![]() While I was terrified of games like Wolfenstein 3D, Heretic, Blood that my uncle played on his PC, I played the less-gory games like Desert Strike, Gods, Hocus Pocus, to name a few. ![]()
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