/vr/ - Retro Games

>>10163414
>I am aware of some big computer games of the era -- what are some important standout games to check from the 70's and 80's?

Depends on what genre and what system you're looking at. For the C64 alone, you've got plenty of different titles to look at which may or may not interest you.

The most difficult thing about PC gaming from that era would be finding the best version of a port, since almost every game released on some other console. If it came out on the C64, it likely came out on the Spectrum and BBC Micro. If it came out on the Apple 2, it likely also came out on the Atari 8-bit. If it came out on the Amiga, it likely also came out on the Atari ST and DOS.

And the port version DOES matter. Some games have different controls, have better framerates, some even have entirely different graphics, or gameplay mechanics. Temple of Apshai is a good example, since the DOS version completely screws up the balance, making the game far easier than it originally was. Enemies barely hurt you, you get HUNDREDS of silver very easily, very early on allowing you to buy all the best items almost immediately, and they removed experience points entirely.