Dark Ages
Scenario Software · 3D Realms · Released 1991-02-01
4.2
User score
players
Available onPC
~1h to beat
Single-player
About this game
Dark Ages was the first shareware game to support the Adlib & Sound Blaster music cards. If featured a movie style soundtrack of eight unique songs and themes. Each volume of Dark Ages has its own unique appearance, with different goals, level designs and locations. Each volume has 10 huge scrolling levels packed with devious traps, creatures and treasures.Game Features Built in instructions Save and restore Permanent high scores Sound on/off Flexible keyboard configuration Three skill levelsBonus InfoThe EGA/VGA graphics are colorful and stunning, with fast scrolling screens and high-speed animation. Dark Ages has such demanding graphics and animation that it requires an 80286 (or 80386) machine to run at proper speed, otherwise it may run too slowly. (NOTE: Dark Ages runs too fast on 486 or higher computers. You will need to slow them down to play).
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PC system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 |
| CPU | Intel Core Duo 2 | Intel Core Duo 2 |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
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Frequently asked questions
What platforms is Dark Ages available on?↓
Dark Ages is available on PC.
Who made Dark Ages?↓
Dark Ages was developed by Scenario Software and published by 3D Realms.
When was Dark Ages released?↓
Dark Ages was released on 1991-02-01.
What games are similar to Dark Ages?↓
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How long does it take to beat Dark Ages?↓
Dark Ages takes approximately 1 hours to complete the main story.