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PC gamers are missing out on a free (and emulator-free) retro goldmine



Modern games are beautiful, ambitious and immersive. But sometimes there’s nothing like a good old homecoming. This is what the GOG.com platform offers, which allows you to play dozens of iconic retro games without DRM or emulator. Better yet, some titles are available for free or at a low price. “PC gamers have access to a wealth of great retro games that they can play right now, and without even needing an emulator. » — Richard Breslin, ScreenRant.

GOG: the reference for DRM-free classics

If you’ve never explored GOG (Good Old Games), it’s time to fix that. This digital store offers a large catalog of old games, perfectly optimized for modern PCs. And above all, all these titles are DRM-free : you download them, you own them, period. “If, like me, you love retro games, whether they have aged well or not, GOG is an essential platform. » — ScreenRant.

We find there the legends of the past, like Escape from Monkey Island, System Shock, Aliens vs. Predator or even Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. And for those nostalgic for horror, it’s a real feast.

Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, Silent Hill… just a click away

Lovers of survival horror will be delighted: GOG offers the original Resident Evil trilogy, the first two Dino Crisis and even Silent Hill 4: The Room. Enough to relive the greatest hours of thrills on PlayStation… without the console.

Of course, not everything ages so well. Classics like Golden Eye 007 have difficulty regaining their initial charm. But others, like the Resident Evil saga, keep a cult flavor intact. “Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some classic Resident Evil games to replay. » — ScreenRant.

No need for an emulator: everything works directly

That’s the whole point of GOG: no need to configure an emulator or manipulate ROM files. Each game is adapted for Windows 10/11, with the necessary settings built-in. Just download, install, and run. And unlike some obscure sites, everything is 100% legal and secure. No piracy or gray areas here: you support the publishers, while rediscovering their founding works.

Nostalgia accessible to all

Whether you’re a collector or a curious newcomer, GOG offers a true interactive video game museum. Some titles are even offered for freeas Daggerfall Or Samorost 1. So if you feel the call of retro and are looking for an authentic experience, think about GOG. It’s simple, legal, immediate… and deliciously nostalgic.