3D Realms Anthology Arrives On Steam, Includes 32 Games For Discounted Price Of $30

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3D Realms anthology has been a long time coming. Originally announced way back in October 2014, the compilation contains 32 games from 3D Realms' expansive catalogue. The bundle fits in rather well in the recent trend of almost every developer or publisher with the old-school pedigree tapping into the nostalgia factor to remake or republish older franchises. The anthology spans nearly 22 years of legacy for the PC game company that developed and published many gems ranging from classic 2D side-scrollers to iconic FPS games of the 1990s.

The 32-game bundle is priced at $30 at the moment and is exclusively available only on Steam. It has been discounted by 25 percent over the $40 retail price and will be available for that price for a limited time. Ars Technica points out that all legacy games in the bundle are compatible with modern Windows and OSX machines. Although most of these games are available on either Good Old Games, or GOG, or Steam, the original 1994 version of "Rise of the Triad" (and not the recent remake) makes appearance on Steam or the first time.

Apart from that obscure release, the bundle includes some of the best Build engine-powered FPS games from the 1990s such as "Shadow Warrior" and "Duke Nukem 3D," in addition to classics such as "Wolfenstein 3D." Also included are top-down and side scrolling bullet hell classics "Raptor: Call of the Shadows" and "Stargunner," in addition to the 3D equivalent "Terminal Velocity."

"Max Payne" creator's earliest game, "Death Rally," which is a terrific top-down racer, also makes an appearance in the bundle. However, "Max Payne" itself is conspicuous by its absence despite being published by 3D Realms. This has a lot to do with avoiding potential copyright disputes with Rockstar, which currently owns the IP. The bundle also includes classic and relatively recent 2D side-scrollers such as "Hocus Pocus," "Bio Menace" and various "Duke Nukem" games. The full list of 32 games is available on the bundle's Steam page.

3D Realms achieved its peak in the 1990s, with "Duke Nukem 3D" being one of its most successful products. Unfortunately, its ambitious sequel "Duke Nukem Forever" got stuck in development hell, which led to rumours of 3D Realms' shutting down in 2009. This was later refuted by the company, according to IGN. However, the company's acquisition by Interceptor Entertainment in 2014 has breathed new life. The revival is being celebrated by offering gamers the company's entire repertoire in the form of a bundle.

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