1995 signified the release of the Playstation, and games like Earthbound, and Twisted Metal. But it was the PC who had the memorable year. Not only was Windows 95 pushed out, but industry shaping games like Dark Forces, Warcraft, Command and Conquer, and System Shock were released.
Star Wars: Dark Forces launched in 1995 and introduced Kyle Katarn while redefining Star Wars gaming. Here’s why the classic still matters.
Anyone here play it when it first came out on DOS?
Star Wars: Dark Forces has been around for literal decades, and yet the force is still strong for this iconic shooter even 30 years later.
I remember waiting for the original to release 30 years ago and receiving my monthly copy of PCGamer magazine packed full of demos, including this game and all sorts of interesting software… good times!
Nothing like thinking back to realise how shitty the world has become these days.
Dark Forces, one of the most influential FPSs in videogaming history, hits a milestone in 2025.
