WAD) in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Ultimate Doom\baseįor Duke Nukem fans the setup is a little more complicated. You can find the game data files (with the extension. If you want to play Doom, you can download the free shareware version which contains only the first episode of ten levels by running: wget & unzip shareware_doom_WAD.zipĪlternatively if you have access to a Windows computer you can buy Ultimate Doom on Steam (opens in new tab). WL6) in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Wolfenstein 3D\base. Once you've installed the game you can find the necessary data files (with the extension.
If you want the full game and have a Windows machine, consider buying the Steam version of Wolfenstein 3D (opens in new tab). If you're interested in Wolfenstein 3D, you can download the free shareware version of the game data files, which contains only the first ten levels, by opening Terminal on your Raspberry Pi and running the command: wget & unzip -X wolf3d14.zip To download the Duke Nukem game engine: wget & tar xpvf eduke32_src_ Prev of 6 Next Prev of 6 Next To download the Doom game engine, 'Chocolate Doom' run: wget & tar xzf chocolate-doom-2.2.1.tar.gz To download the Wolfenstein 3D game engine, 'Chocolate Wolfenstein' run: git clone The installation process will take some time but once downloaded, these programs will allow you to compile the game engines for Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Duke Nukem on your Raspberry Pi.Īfter the installation is complete, you may wish to download the game engines themselves.
Next, open Terminal on your Raspberry Pi and install the necessary software by running the following command: sudo apt-get install cmake libsdl1.2-dev libsdl-mixer1.2-dev libsdl-net1.2-dev libbz2-dev libjpeg-dev libgtk2.0-dev python-imaging build-essential nasm libgl1-mesa-dev libglu1-mesa-dev libsdl2-dev libsdl2-mixer-dev flac libflac-dev libvorbis-dev libpng-dev libvpx-dev libgtk2.0-dev freepats You'll also need to connect your Raspberry Pi to an external keyboard and to a monitor using an HDMI cable. In order to begin, you'll need to have your own Raspberry Pi, ideally the Raspberry Pi 3.
Provided you have a Raspberry Pi and know how to copy and paste files and text, you'll be able to start playing in minutes. You won't need any in-depth knowledge of computers. In this guide we'll explore how to download and install software 'engines' for these games, as well as how to play either the shareware or full versions. This was done to drum up interest in the game. The Raspberry Pi has very humble specs compared to modern desktop computers, but is perfect for playing these classics given that it's over 10 times faster than the average machine in 1995, which had only 8MB of RAM and a 33Mhz processor.Įach of the games listed above was originally released as shareware, in that you could play the first 'episode' or 10 levels free of charge. While a little formulaic, the games always kept you guessing and required super motor control as you navigated Nazi fortresses, hell-infested Martian bases and an alien-infested Earth respectively. Run classic FPS games on the Raspberry PiĪnyone over 30 may remember playing classic 90s first-person shooters such as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom and Duke Nukem 3D.