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The era of DOS games is gone, but the DOS games are still floating around. Among them one can find many special games which invented genres, or just were really niche and did something really well. So if old graphics doesn't intimidate you, I am inviting you to check out the following games (without mentioning quests which deserve their own article): 1984 (Beyond) Castle Wolfenstein (the original) Alley Cat Soko-Ban (Remastered many times) Spy Hunter Tapper 1986 Donald Duck's Playground Karateka 1987-1988 Bad Street Brawler Rampage Popcorn Fire and Forget 2 Battle Chess 1989 Street Rod (SR2 @ 1991) Shinobi Outrun Gauntlet2 Budokan: the Martial Spirit Bubble Bobble Arkanoid 2: The Revenge of Doh Action Fighter Prince of Persia 1990 Wing Commander (WC2 @1991, WC3 @ 1994) Commander Keen: First trilogy Red Baron California Games 2 Dangerous Dave Italy90 North & South (Remastered) Star Control Test Drive 3 Zeliard 1991 Golden Axe Gobliiins (g2 @ 1993, g3 @ 1994) Eye of the behol...

 If you're like me, the nostalgia of arcade games hits hard, and nothing beats the magic of building your own retro gaming console. I decided to turn my Raspberry Pi 3B+ into a MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) setup to bring back those classic arcade experiences. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of my journey, including the choices I made along the way. Step 1: Choosing the Operating System The first crucial decision was selecting the right OS for the Raspberry Pi 3B+. There are several solid options available, each tailored for retro gaming: RetroPie : Highly popular and packed with features, RetroPie supports numerous emulators, including MAME. It's perfect if you're also interested in other classic consoles. Batocera : Known for its ease of use, Batocera is great if you want a simple setup with minimal configuration. It comes ready for MAME gaming right out of the box. Recalbox : Another option, similar to Batocera, that offers a plug-and-play experience. It pr...