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Cavewars

DOS - 1996

One of the most original but underrated strategy games of all time, Cavewars is a refreshing fantasy wargame that adds the Z-axis to the traditional two-dimension game map, adding a whole new dimension (pardon the pun) to familiar turn-based play.

Each of the depth-dwelling races you can lead also has unique characteristics that call for different strategy to win, With unique and compelling gameplay, tough AI, random maps, and the variety of monsters and spells you can research make Cavewars one of my most favorite fantasy strategy games.

Review By HOTUD

Comments and reviews

ElDoRado1239 02 Sep. 2024

I've got it running, the ISO version. Here are the lines you need to add at the end of your DOSBox config file:

mount c d:\dos\
imgmount d d:\dosgames\cavwar.cue -t cdrom

Then you can start DOSBox, enter command "d:", then "install" (install.exe on the CD), let it install to "C:\cavewars\", enter command "c:", then "cd cavewars", "setup" where you let it detect the DOSBox soundcard, and finally after saving that you can enter "cavehigh" to start the game.

After the installation is complete, you can add these lines (after imgmount...) to make CaveWars start automatically with DOSBox:

c:
cd cavewars
cavehigh

Now it should work, with music. Don't forget to change the "d:\dos\" folder according to what you use.

3
Rager 04 Jul. 2024

Try making an iso-file loading it from Deamontools

0
Ramming 08 Dec. 2019

I remember being terrible at this game growing up.

2
Jormler 17 Sep. 2019

I'm playing this game using Dos Box and it works with no problems at all . I don't seem to have music though just the odd low moaning sound

1
oldgamer 15 May. 2015

I've got original game . It works only when installation is proceeded from CD-ROM . The exe file which has been installed on your HD invokes to CDROM drive when game starts and also during the game , when music is going to change .Assuming it - installator CD- disc must be in your optic drive permanently .

0
PirateWannabe 04 Mar. 2014

1.20 Needs NOCD patching, straight up. Halp!

1
lemurjoe 22 Apr. 2013

I installed the game through D-Fend Reloaded as` reccomended, but it crashes after the first window, before I can choose my race. Any ideas what I've done wrong or is the file corrupted?

-1
Keith 23 Oct. 2011

I tried installing it, I patched it, says I need a cd. Where's the cd?

0

No comment nor review for this game at the moment.

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Downloads

DOS version
RIP Version
United Kingdom English
12 MB
ISO Version
United Kingdom English
171 MB

Extras

Manual Manual 1
Extra file
DOS 16 MB English English
Patch Patch 1
Patch 1.20
DOS 356 KB English English
Misc Misc 2
FAQ
DOS 8 KB English English
Tutorial
DOS 318 KB English English

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