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From: spierce@pnet01.cts.com (Stuart Pierce)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: IBM Games
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Date: 11 Dec 90 07:56:01 GMT
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I have an Amiga computer which I use for many things, but I especially like to
play games on it (all types).  Having seen some of the latest VGA games, I'm
trying to decide if it's worth getting an IBM compatible as well.
1) Are there some really good VGA shooters out?  Assuming that I buy a fast
386 with an Orchid Prodesigner II, can I expect 60 FPS animation?
2) I know VGA cards don't have sprites or scalers, but won't a fast CPU and
clever software overcome this by sheer processing power?
3) I think analog joysticks are fine for flight simulators, but I don't seem
to get the precision and speed needed for a fast action game.  Maybe I need to
get used to the feel of them versus digital joysticks?  Maybe there are better
joysticks available that I haven't tried?
4) Are games like NetHack and Moria available in VGA versions?
5) I know the Roland cards produce unbeatable music.  Are they adept at
handling speech and sound effects?
Thanks much for any replies!
                                             Stuart W. Pierce