The Fun! Factory: Games

Please note that most of the games written specifically for the 100LX and 200LX are not listed here. You can find information on them, as well as download them, at S.U.P.E.R. If you wish to view only the games category, just click here!

Any game titles in red indicate that I was unable to get the game to run on the palmtop. Don't forget that any information you have is of value - see the Submit page for more details!

Sea Dragon
Info		An underwater horizontally scrolling shoot-em-up which will more than likely need slowing down to be made playable on your palmtop. Graphically, despite the LCD screen, everything is reasonably clear and apart from a strange game start-up sequence (I found that inverting the screen by pressing "ON" and "/" seemed to wake things up!) and the fact that no amount of slowing down worked for the opening screen, the game runs acceptably, if rather jerkily. There are better shoot-em-ups, however!
Status		Commercial software, by Adventure International (programmed by Hervé Thouzard)
Runs on 95LX?		No

Shamus
Info		Unfortunately, this game locked up the palmtop every time I ran it. It certainly seems to be CGA-compatible but, for some reason, refused to cooperate on the palmtop.
Status		Unknown, by I.B. Research (programmed by ST. NiCK)
Runs on 95LX?		No

Shufflepuck Café
Info		The number one paddle game on the palmtop! At the selection screen, you see the different opponents. Use direction keys to point to the opponent of your choice and just know that to click on an opponent (as if you had a mouse), you press the Insert key. During play, press the spacebar to get back or configure the keys. Key configuration is the whole thing. After all this, enjoy! Keep self-control, don't let the opponents turn you mad or impress you. If they are teasing you, keep calm!
Status		Commercial software, by Atari
Runs on 95LX?		No
Thanks to Luigi for this information!

Silent Service
Info		A submarine simulation for which I couldn't find any documentation, and consequently, didn't have a real idea of what I was doing! However, from what I can tell, the game seems to run fine and looks pretty good as well.
Status		Commercial software, by Microprose (programmed by Sid Meier)
Runs on 95LX?		No

Silpheed
Info		An utterly stylish space shoot-em-up of Japanese origin which is a joy to play. On the palmtop, things range from being difficult to downright impossible, due to the display limitations of the LCD screen. Other problems are that the game requires at least a megabyte of free disk space, a hefty amount of RAM, and is copy-protected. Despite all that, if you have the chance, don't hesitate - play this game!
Status		Commercial software, by Game Arts of Japan and Sierra
Runs on 95LX?		No

Sim City
Info		Review & information
Status		Commercial software, by Maxis
Runs on 95LX?		No

Snipes
Info		A shoot-em-up game viewed from a top-down perspective where you have to navigate your way through maze-like levels filled with enemies. The game's lack of complex graphics (in fact, it looks distinctly text-mode) work to the advantage of a palmtop player, as the game is reasonably clear on the LCD display.
Status		Unknown, author unknown
Runs on 95LX?		No

Sopwith
Info		If you've ever played Defender, you'll have a rough idea of what this game is all about . The game is basically a horizontally-scrolling shoot-em-up affair (with you in control of a Sopwith Camel) but, on the palmtop, things are made doubly difficult with the limitations of the display.
Status		Commercial software, by BMB Compuscience
Runs on 95LX?		No

Soviet
Info		This is a high-quality top-down tank shoot-em-up, with excellent, clear graphics and great gameplay. Minor problems include the fact that the map screen is hard to make out, and that the game will most likely require the use of a slow-down utility (and/or nimble fingers)!
Status		Commercial software, by Operasoft
Runs on 95LX?		No

Space Bugs
Info		Another N. K. Dann game and, once again, a quality piece of software. What is basically little more than a Pac Man clone turns out to be near perfect for the palmtop with large, clear graphics coupled with good gameplay. The only slight niggle is that it might need a little bit of slowing down on a double-speed machine.
Status		Unknown, by N. K. Dann
Runs on 95LX?		No

Space Commander
Info		An above-average Space Invaders clone, this is probably as good a version to play on the palmtop as any, due to its larger-than-life, clear graphics (which means you don't have to squint too hard to see the approaching alien missiles!). The only slight problems I found were that the ship would occasionally drift until a direction key was pressed, and that the only method of exiting I could find involved rebooting. Other than that, if you find a copy of this game, grab it quick!
Status		Commercial software, by Columbia Data Products Inc.
Runs on 95LX?		No

Space Commanders II
Info		As the title indicates, this is the sequel to the previous game. Little has changed, however, except for the fact that the graphics are now less distinct, and the missiles actually harder to make out on the palmtop's screen. Of the two, I prefer the original.
Status		Unknown, by "ajf" (possibly an employee of Columbia Data Products Inc.)
Runs on 95LX?		No

Space Miner
Info		While Space Miner runs fine on the palmtop, it happens to be a poor execution of what is a reasonably unique take on the standard vertically-scrolling space shoot-em-up. The idea is to collect ore and fuel as you travel using a scoop; not only that, but there are the customary evil aliens to shoot down as well. Unfortunately, the game is let down by the fact that your ship moves in an annoyingly slow and jerky manner.
Status		Unknown, by Charles Karp
Runs on 95LX?		No

Space Racer
Info		Unfortunately, this game locked up at the opening screen, requiring a hard reboot.
Status		Unknown, by Loriciels
Runs on 95LX?		No

Spacewar
Info		A one or two player space shoot-em-up, where the object is to battle another ship to the death. The problems are that the game is extremely tough, given the palmtop's tiny keyboard and screen limitations.
Status		Shareware, by B. Seiler
Runs on 95LX?		No
Download		spacewar.zip (9 Kb)

Speedball
Info		A well-known classic, Speedball simulates a futuristic game closely related to handball where the object is to throw the ball into the opposition's goal. As the game's name suggests, gameplay is fast, frantic and furious but, more importantly, good fun. Speedball works reasonably well on the LX, although it can be difficult to see the ball at times, and things aren't helped by the dimensions of the keyboard.
Status		Commercial software, by the Bitmap Brothers
Runs on 95LX?		No

Spiderman
Info		This is an adventure game starring Spider-Man. You can shoot web ropes, climb walls, and incapacitate enemies with your webbing. This is a fun game that runs well on my 200LX.
Status		Unknown, author unknown
Runs on 95LX?		No
Download		You can download a copy of this game from David Sargeant's excellent hplx.net site. Look in the downloads section.
Thanks to Chris Wilkerson for this information!

Spyder
Info		Unfortunately, this game failed to make it past the introduction screen for me, so I can't tell you too much about it!
Status		Unknown, by Ed Weed
Runs on 95LX?		No

Star Trek 25th Anniversary Edition
Info		Someone submitted this game as running on the palmtop, but I have the game myself and don't believe that there is any way it can be run. The minimum graphics requirement of the version I have is EGA; possibly, there is another version of the game which is CGA-compatible. I would appreciate it if the person who submitted this game - unfortunately, he or she didn't specify an email address where to write back! Anyway, here is the description given... "The only problem I found is the graphics but the gameplay is nice and you do need a mouse to play. However, there is one major problem, the game needs about 8.34 MB. If you are a true Star Trek fan then this is a must."
Status		Commercial software, by Interplay
Runs on 95LX?		No

Star Wars
Info		A vector-based space shoot-em-up based, as the title indicates, on the Star Wars universe. The problems are that the game is as far as I can tell a straight port from the arcades - it's tough and unforgiving, and on the LCD screen of the palmtop things only go downhill! What's more, the game will most likely need a slow-down utility. Only for the true fanatics! Following joke for real HP palmtop experts only: Q. Why does Darth Vader not like using his palmtop's infra-red port? A. He's got it linked it to a Jed-eye! (Sorry, that was terrible! I apologise! If you didn't get it, don't worry - you're not missing much!)
Status		Commercial software, by Brøderbund Software (European version by Domark)
Runs on 95LX?		No
Thanks to Laust Brock-Nannestad for information on this game!

Stargate
Info		The sequel to Defender, with gameplay being similar, if a little more complex, this is a game which no doubt was excellent in its time, but is close to unplayable on the palmtop due to a combination of awkward key settings (for example, to move left and right you have to use '<' and '>', keys which are shifted on the palmtop) and graphics which don't fare particularly well on the LCD screen.
Status		Commercial software, by Atari
Runs on 95LX?		No
Thanks to Laust Brock-Nannestad for information on this game!

Starglider
Info		Probably one of the most impressive games you can get to run on your palmtop, Starglider is a 3D space shoot-em-up. What makes it so good is that the graphics are beautifully animated (and reasonably clear, given the limitations of the screen), the keys and colour palette are customisable (a nice touch), and the gameplay is quite addictive too - it reminded me in some ways of a superior version of Star Wars. All in all, well worth getting hold of.
Status		Commercial software, by Rainbird Software (programmed by Realtime Games Software and Argonaut Software)
Runs on 95LX?		No
Thanks to Laust Brock-Nannestad for information on this game!

Street Rod II
Info		This is an innovative racing game, where in addition to buying your own car and then maintaining it, you can challenge people to various types of races. This is a worthy addition to anyone's collection; better yet, the game works fine on the palmtop.
Status		Commercial software, by Legal Design Works Inc.
Runs on 95LX?		No

Street Sports Baseball
Info		Unfortunately, despite the game seemingly running fine on the palmtop, I can't tell you too much more than the obvious "It's a baseball game!" because I don't have any documentation, and couldn't get any key to make anything happen! It's possible that this game requires a joystick, which would be a shame, because it doesn't look too bad. If anyone has any information, please share it!
Status		Commercial software, by Epyx
Runs on 95LX?		No

Striker
Info		Striker is a helicopter shoot-em-up, where the objective is to navigate your way through five levels of increasing difficulty, avoiding and shooting enemy targets as you go. It works reasonably well for the most part on the palmtop (it did need to be slowed down considerably on my double-speed machine), but graphically it is quite a test for the eyesight at times - certain bullets are virtually invisible! Another problem is that the only method I could find of exiting is to reboot.
Status		Shareware, author unknown
Runs on 95LX?		No
Download		striker.zip (46 Kb)

Sub Battle
Info		A submarine simulator where the emphasis is firmly placed on action, the game works reasonably well on the palmtop. Occasionally, things can be a little hard to make out, but the all-important fun factor is definitely there! One of the rare examples of a sink-em-up!
Status		Commercial software, by Epyx
Runs on 95LX?		No
Thanks to William E. Blankenship for letting me know about this game!

Super Huey
Info		Super Huey is definitely an endangered species - a helicopter simulation that runs on the palmtop! Graphically, things are reasonably clear allowing for the LCD screen, even if the graphics are basic at best (the landscape isn't too heavy on interesting features - you won't be able to navigate just by looking at the scenery!). As for gameplay, it's not actually all that complicated but, ultimately, I found it quickly became monotonous and repetitive.
Status		Commercial software, by Cosmi (programmed by Ron Paludan)
Runs on 95LX?		No

Superbike Challenge
Info		I'd hazard a guess that this is a bike-related game (no, really!), but unfortunately, once it reached the main menu screen, no keys seemed to do anything. Possibly, this is a joystick-only game.
Status		Unknown, author unknown
Runs on 95LX?		No

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