DF Retro — Season 1, Episode 16: Origin Systems and the Crusader Series on PC/PS1/Saturn/PSP

Episode synopsis

John explores one of the most important developers in PC gaming history - Origin Systems. From Ultima to Wing Commander, Origin produced a wide variety throughout its existence but today we're going to focus on the Crusader series. Created by Tony Zurovec, Crusader is an advanced isometric shooter which delivered striking SVGA graphics in a time when most PC games were still 320x200. We also explore its semi-sequel, No Regret, along with the console iterations of the original game.

About DF Retro

DF Retro explores the technology, innovation and history of video games from the past, giving them a modern re-evaluation while exploring just how even the most simple video games helped pave the way for the most advanced current generation blockbuster. Hosted and produced by Digital Foundry's John Linneman.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Quake Sega Saturn Analysis: The Impossible Port
• E2Shenmue: A Game Ahead Of Its Time
• E3Duke Nukem 3D: Come Get Some... Ports!
• E4The Birth Of Unreal Engine On Console
• E5Half-Life: The Shooter Redefined On PC, PS2 And Dreamcast
• E6Castlevania Symphony of the Night In-Depth Analysis
• E7The Nintendo Launch Spectacular: NES/SNES/N64/GCN/Wii
• E8Half-Life 2: The Shooter Evolved
• E9Rare's N64 Classics: GoldenEye and Perfect Dark
• E10Deus Ex is A PC Classic, But What About PlayStation 2?
• E11Ridge Racer 5 and Ridge Racer Type 4 PS2/PS1
• E12MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat: DOS/Win95/3DFX/PS1/Saturn