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If you’re familiar with the phrase “Throwback Thursday” then you know that it is the one day a week many people on social media use to share old pictures from high school, revisit classic movies, and, of course, look back at some of their favorite games from childhood or just games that they haven’t thought about for quite some time.

Together with Throwback Entertainment, we're celebrating this specific Throwback Thursday by adding four classic games into GOG.COM’s extensive library of titles.

Let’s dive in.



TrickStyle
Remember the over-the-top snowboarding games of the late 90s and early 2000s? Want to revisit those memories? TrickStyle takes that same concept, makes them hoverboards, and sets you loose in futuristic locations.

With three continents and 18 levels to choose from, there’s no shortage of places to pull off a variety of tricks, spins, and huge jumps.



Powerslave
First-person shooters more your style? Powerslave, released in 1996, pits players against an alien race in 20 arcade-style levels that progressively get more difficult.

Hunt for keys, search for secret areas and use a variety of weapons to dispatch your foes, You’ll start with a machete, but as you progress, you’ll gain access to pistols, grenades, a flame thrower, and even magical weapons.



Bloodwych
If you are looking for a dark fantasy RPG that pits your thinking against an insane ruler and his mystical forces (oddly specific, by the way), then we have the title for you!

Bloodwych, released way back in 1989, will have you scouring through dungeons, interacting with NPCs and allies alike, and more. You’ll need to use your conversation skills to get the items and information you need, or you can go the brute force route and use a handful of different weapons to gain what you need.



Alien Earth
The final title on the list from Throwback Entertainment, Alien Earth (released in 1998) is an isometric title that tasks you with escaping from a blood sport designed by aliens that have captured earth.

You’ll need to collect items, solve puzzles, talk to friendly NPCs, and use the weapons at your disposal if you want to escape with your body still intact.

We hope you’ll take the time to check out these classic throwback games on this list, now joining GOG.COM.

Plan on checking any of these games out? Let us know down in the comments!
Got Powerslave. Heard about this several times but never played it. Also good to see TrickStyle here I remember having that on demo back in the day.
Thanks for Powerslave GOG. I've been thinking for some time, when this game is released on GOG.

Berzek2002 is right about a fact that the game is a very underrated build engine gem. This game deserves nostalgia love. I could have buyed this for 20€ but thanks for discount GOG.
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Berzerk2002: Great to finally see Powerslave/Exhumed here on GOG. This game is a very underrated build engine gem.

To improve your Powerslave experience (if you want of course) you can use one of these:

• BUILDGDX
http://m210.duke4.net/index.php/downloads/download/8-java/53-buildgdx - BuildGDX Release v1.15 (with JRE)
http://m210.duke4.net/index.php/downloads/download/8-java/54-buildgdx - BuildGDX Release v1.15

• PCExhumed
https://lerppu.net/wannabethesis/
PCExhumed has a sub-section on the Duke4 Discord Channel:

https://discord.gg/wrCYgQbAUp
How are the levels in the PC/DOS version of Powerslave? I mean, is it like the Duke Nukem 3D, Doom, Wolfenstein style of game with its intrincate and big levels? Or is it more linear and less labyrinth? And how about the performance of the game under DosBox? I remember that Redneck Rampage and Blood Build Games are pretty laggy sometimes if you clunk a bit the resolution.

gretings and thanks in advance
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Gudadantza: How are the levels in the PC/DOS version of Powerslave?
The PC version of Powerslave plays like Doom where you go from level to level. The console versions add some kind of Metroidvania stuff to it where you find abilities that allow you to reach areas in previous levels that you couldn't pass earlier which then lead to new levels.
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Gudadantza: How are the levels in the PC/DOS version of Powerslave?
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Berzerk2002: The PC version of Powerslave plays like Doom where you go from level to level. The console versions add some kind of Metroidvania stuff to it where you find abilities that allow you to reach areas in previous levels that you couldn't pass earlier which then lead to new levels.
Well, yes, but what I mean is how are the level itselves, are they like Doom? a big labirinthycal map where you need to find keys etc? or a linear path from level to level?
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Gudadantza: Well, yes, but what I mean is how are the level itselves, are they like Doom? a big labirinthycal map where you need to find keys etc? or a linear path from level to level?
Yes there is some key hunting and secret finding in this one.
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Martian12: Is Alien Earth worth it? Also, can anyone provide more info about the gameplay? Description does not make it very clear how this one is played.
I still have the original retail release from my undergrad days. Only ever got through the first level before looking at a walkthrough. Of course, now, I have forgotten most of everything but can still recall the gameplay.

If you have played point-n-click adventure games you already know most of the gameplay. That being said, this one is a bit more action-y in that you don't have the luxury of taking forever. Also, you have a life meter that you must watch, as it is possible to take damage and die in this game (unlike more traditional PnC adventure games).

I enjoyed it, and still intend to give it a go and actually finish it sometime.

Naturally that means I will be picking it up here.
I always wanted to play Powerslave/Exhumed but never had the chance, but now I can! More Build engine greatness for us to enjoy, thanks GOG for this! XD
Now, I'm still wondering when will you bring Heretic and Hexen here too...
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Glaucos: Can someone say if Bloodwych or Alien Earth has its manual inside the installer?
Got Bloodwych, but there is no manual! :(

@GOG: Why?!? Explain please! Thx!
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Glaucos: Can someone say if Bloodwych or Alien Earth has its manual inside the installer?
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Woolytoes: Got Bloodwych, but there is no manual! :(

@GOG: Why?!? Explain please! Thx!
Working on it, apparently:
https://twitter.com/gfandarilho/status/1329458215143284742

"we'll work with them to get it added shortly."
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Glaucos: Can someone say if Bloodwych or Alien Earth has its manual inside the installer?
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Woolytoes: Got Bloodwych, but there is no manual! :(

@GOG: Why?!? Explain please! Thx!
In my game folder the trilingual manual is present. A 13 mb pdf.
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jackster79: I still have the original retail release from my undergrad days. Only ever got through the first level before looking at a walkthrough. Of course, now, I have forgotten most of everything but can still recall the gameplay.

If you have played point-n-click adventure games you already know most of the gameplay. That being said, this one is a bit more action-y in that you don't have the luxury of taking forever. Also, you have a life meter that you must watch, as it is possible to take damage and die in this game (unlike more traditional PnC adventure games).

I enjoyed it, and still intend to give it a go and actually finish it sometime.

Naturally that means I will be picking it up here.
So it's rather adventure game with action elements than action game with adventure elements? I've got to admit, you've intrigued me, because initially I've thought that the "action" part is the main aspect of the game.

How does look like control of character, especially in terms of combat? I had some bad experience with some 90' "action" games with isometric view and very uncomfortable control, so I admit that I'm very curious how does it works in Alien Earth.
Never heard of any of these, but glad they're here.
Alright! Bloodwych, Rock on!

That is an instant purchase for me. ^_^

Any chance we can get the "Bloodwych: Data Disks Vol. 1" expansion pack released here as well?

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Oisin: Imagine all the rests the GOG team need to take to cast so many resurrections. That's at least a 7th level spell. Hope the sacrifice quells the voracious appetite of the avant-goggers.
The hunger for classic gaming can never be quelled, only temporarily appeased. ^_^

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adambiser: Powerslave! Yes!

Now to get Chasm: The Rift and Cybermage. :)
Yes! Chasm: The Rift is a game I've always wanted to play, and although Cybermage: Darklight Awakening is a bit janky there are interesting things about it that I wish to experience. Bring them forth!

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TomNook: I didn't realise that Bloodwych had a PC release. I'm guesing that it still has the two player mode?
The GOG product page mentions the following at the bottom of the page:
"Local Co-Op (Splitscreen / 2 players) - Keys for Player 0: to control cursor mouse or arrows / in-game: mouse or O L K ; I P - Keys for Player 1: to control cursor Y B G H Space / in-game: W S A D Q E "

So it would appear that multiplayer for Bloodwych is intact.
Post edited November 20, 2020 by SpellSword