Knight Lite DX is indeed among the better Pocket PC games available and a rather addictive action-puzzler-memory game thingy with retro-esque pixel art graphics too. Now it's also been made available for free download and you can grab yourselves a copy here. Oh, and if you lack a Pocket PC, there's an equally freeware PC version available too.
If a top-quality RPG has been what you've been looking to enjoy on your trusted Pocket PC, well, search no more. Creatonia: Champion Uprising truly is as good as these games get and evenhas the added quality of suddenly becoming freeware! Yes, indeed! Better get downloading methinks.
Before you off buying your GP2X as I'm about to do, why not explore the untapped emulating potential of your Pocket PC? Try this Game Boy Color emulator for example. It's freeware, open source, sports a virtual pad and quite fast. Oh, yes, they call it the PocketGnuboy. Nice. Now, do find out a bit more about the Game Boy Color by clicking here.
In case you have managed to keep your Pocket PC Tetris free, let me humbly point out the folly of your choice and point you to the pretty impressive Kevtris. It's a pretty brilliant remake of the Pajitnov classic with great graphics, interesting options, decent sound and some new gameplay modes. Oh, and the online high-score table is an excellent touch too.
Apparently it's time for a few more of them dear Pocket PC freeware games. Yes, again. That's the sheer beauty of an open platform you see. Simply follow the link to the PocketProg website and grab BallRebound (a colourfull Breakout clone), the Berzerk-esque Labyrinth2D, FireShoot or even the irritating Tracks puzzler. Oh, and PC gamers of the non-pocket variety might find some freebies too.
Crimson Fields is a rare breed of game indeed. It's turn-based, hex-based, freeware and released for the Pocket PC. What's more, it features 3 multiplayer modes (including play-by-email), fully supports single-player gaming, offers complete map & campaign editing tools and even has a passable plot. Grab yourselves a copy here.
Better focus on the Oric Atmos methinks, as it was a) the better machine b) an upgraded Oric 1, that was once voted Best Computer in France. Oric Atmos was a rather typical 8-bit micro of the 80s with an 6502A processor, colour graphics (well, 8-colour mostly, but that was ok), proper keyboard, a disk-drive and an amazing version of BASIC. To find out more read this vintage Your Computer Atmos review or hop over to Oric World.
More quality gaming for your (and my) beloved PDA, as the much anticipated Machines at War RTS has just been released. Check it out, get yourselves the demo or order it here. The game sports some mighty impressive production values, standard RTS interface, great graphics, over 40 building and unit types, 30+ techs to research, 7 landscape types and tons of randomized maps to keep you hooked.
Pocket PC gamers may have not been able to enjoy the quality commercial software most other platforms have to offer, but they definitely can't complain about the quality (or quantity) of the freeware games they are constantly getting. Turbo Invaders 2.1 is a prime example of said phenomenon. It's a faithful, yet slightly enhanced, version of the original Space Invaders with pleasing visuals and addictive gameplay. Download it here. It's absolutely free.
Pocket Sarien, a fantastic AGI emulator, FreeSCI, an aptly named Sierra Creative Interpreter emulator, an easy to use guide on installing & using them and some links to freely available retro adventure games are all happily available in one convenient place. And if you are still wondering what the fuss is all about, well, following the link provided will give your Pocket PC a chance to host classic Sierra adventures. You know, King's Quest, Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, Quest for Glory, the lot. Oh, and you could even try some pretty obscure classics such as Gold Rush!.
Warring States is one of the best Pocket PC games ever released, freeware or not. It also is a ridiculously addictive turn based strategy game taking place during the Warring States period in China and putting you, yes you, dear player in the (ornate) shoes of a mere state ruler trying to become emperor. The game, mostly played on the map screen and the tax/science sub-screens, allows for advancements in military technology, fortifications of cities, gathering of armies and of course invading your neighbors before they get overly confident.
I'm sure you all remember that aspyr was about to release Call of Duty 2 for Pocket PC, bringing the tapping power of the stylus to a proper WW2 FPS. Uhm, you do remember, don't you? Well, regardless. The game (CoD 2) has been released and if you follow this cunningly underlined link you'll be able to treat yourselves to a fine free demo of the game.
Sky Force is a traditional but brilliant looking shmup for the Pocket PC, that offers classic 2D shooter action in a 2D/3D environment, 4 boss fights, 7 levels and 3 unsurprising difficulty levels. Quirkier offerings include a dynamic weather system, destructible objects, upgradable weapons and a ranking system. Find out more and try a demo here.
Death Drive, a driving game developed by Gaijin Entertainment, is an excellent and more importantly freeware Carmageddon clone for the Pocket PC. Simple as that. Download the game here or read a review by PocketPCMag just to make sure.
Provided you got a brawny Pocket PC, you'll never need an expensive PS3 and a PSP in order to enjoy classic Playstation games on the go. Isn't this lovely? Of course it is, and it also is a miracle achievable thanks to the impressive FPSEce emulator, that's freely available here.
Which apparently means that 60 taxing levels, designed to challenge both your brain and your reflexes, can be yours for free. Provided you have a Pocket PC, that is. See for yourselves, get Respox from clickgamer.
Lode Runner, Aztec, Neuromancer, Dig Dug, Karateka, Bard's Tale II, Stellar 7, Champions of Krynn and dozens of brilliant Apple II games of yore are now ready to migrate to your beloved Pocket PC. All you need to do to encourage them is simply install the freeware appleCE Apple II emulator. You can get it here. Want the games too? Well, google them, you won't be disappointed.
Nothing beats a good game of Pac-Man, especially if it's played for free and on your very own, much travelled Pocket PC. Clubic.com, a great French gaming site, has an excellent version available here. Follow the link, click on "Pac Man pour Pocket PC 1.0 (Anglais)", select a download server, download, install, play. Simple as that.
Retro gaming is fun, nostalgic, wholesome and good for your lungs. Occasionally free and portable too, as the following 5 quite excellent, definitely freeware and nicely perky emulators for Pocket PC will demonstrate. Just make sure you click the proper links...
Jazz Jackrabbit (MobyGames entry), the DOS/PC answer to Sonic, Mario, James Pond and Zool (Zool who? Ha!), has at last and following years of rioting and guerrilla warfare hit the Pocket PC. In freeware form no less. Grab it here and prepare yourself for some classic platforming action.
