I miss shareware floppies.
At least with NES cartridges you can purchase them at used game stores. Shareware floppies are nowhere to be found—unless you scour eBay. And even then, good luck!
Shareware was an incredible experience. During a time when cartridges were expensive and most people could only afford one or two, people were giving you games—and you could legally play them!
Chris Trottier /
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2023-10-02 21:54:55
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