This is not a joke!
The last thing I was expecting during CES week is that I’d be so excited over two retro re-releases of some classic Windows games from 1991 on the Apple App Store. Go figure.
Yup,SkiFreeandRodent’s Revengehave just been released for $0.99 each.SkiFreecan be considered the first “runner” style game, where you have to race down a slope, avoiding obstacles and the most evil creature in all of gaming.Rodent’s Revengesees you playing as a mouse having to solve puzzles and avoiding cats.
I spoke with Tommy Tornroos of GearSprout, the company responsible for re-releasing both these games. He informed me that they reached out to Chris Pirih — the original creator ofSkiFree— about creating the iOS versions. Eventually they were directed to Microsoft, and were told that the company was “no longer claiming rights” to the games, giving GearSprout the all clear to move ahead.
Unfortunately, the nameSkiFreewas reserved so the company releasedSkeeFreefor the time being. The rights to the name eventually expired as nothing was created by whoever was holding onto it, thus giving GearSprout the chance to properly re-release the classic now. Tommy also informed me that they’re talking with Apple about merging both versions.
GearSprout is currently working on an original game that will be released this February. After that you can expect some more Microsoft Entertainment packs in the near future as they’ve “been receiving many requests” for other classic games. Fingers crossed forChip’s Challenge!
If you’re excited as I am then that meansyou’re really old.
