Just a quick playthrough of the Original Oregon Trail game for DOS.
The first Oregon Trail game was made way back in 1982. The idea is simple; you're leading a wagon of settlers over the wild territory heading to the west. You start, at Independence, Missouri and you have to reach to Oregon.
The version you will try and hopefully like is the Deluxe version of the game. This means that the graphics are nice colorful VGA in high (640X480) resolution, the game is fully mouse controlled, and there are some Soundblaster sounds setting the mood (but not really much of them -- neither are there many sound effects).
The game is quite a guide book you can use and learn from. It's a sort of encyclopedia containing information about the places you get to see on the game.
As this version of Oregon Trail has become "Abandonware", it is freely available for download. You can download it here: http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/23786/Oregon+Trail%2C+The.html
and DOSBox (DOS Emulator) here: http://www.dosbox.com/
Audio Credits go to Elmer Bernstein: Maginificent Seven Theme
Aaron Copland: Rodeo
I have the game on the disk. Can you tell me how to play the game using dosbox?
BigMac762 1 year ago
@BigMac762 Have you looked at the help on the DOSBox website?
jabamklug 1 year ago
@jabamklug yes, but all they are talking about are the free downloads. I've tried using the Command Prompt and DosBox, but once I install it, I can never go back and play it after exiting the emulator or Command Prompt.
BigMac762 1 year ago
@BigMac762 Try donwloading the game from abandonia com
jabamklug 1 year ago
@jabamklug I want it to be legal.
BigMac762 1 year ago
@BigMac762 abandonia IS legal. That version of Oregon Trail used in my video is considered "abandonware".
jabamklug 1 year ago