Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold is a classic first-person shooter originally developed by JAM Productions and published by Apogee Software in 1993, now available on modern Windows systems via platforms like Steam and GOG. The game uses an enhanced Wolfenstein 3D-style engine, placing players in the role of British Intelligence agent Blake Stone, tasked with stopping the mad scientist Dr. Pyrus Goldfire, who seeks to conquer Earth with genetically-engineered mutants and advanced weaponry.
You’ll fight through futuristic installations full of guards, aliens, and traps while collecting keycards, treasure, and powerups through 66 levels, including hidden secret areas. The gameplay combines nostalgic retro FPS action with interactive informants, multiple weapons, and crate-breaking exploration. Blake Stone maintains its retro charm with pixel graphics, automap support, and classic sound effects, offering fans of “boomer shooters” a chance to experience one of the genre’s early entries on modern PCs.
Features:
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Classic FPS action built on the Wolfenstein 3D engine.
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Fight through 66 total levels with secret bonus rooms.
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Battle over 20 unique enemy types, including aliens and mutants.
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Multiple futuristic weapons from silent pistols to grenade launchers.
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Interactive informants provide clues, ammo, and tips.
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Crates can be broken for supplies like food, ammo, and gold.
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Automap helps navigate maze-like levels.
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Partial controller support on modern releases.
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Retro pixel graphics and classic sound design.
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Single-player only, perfect for old-school FPS fans.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
• OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11.
• CPU: Intel Core Duo 2 (≈1.8 GHz).
• Memory: 2 GB RAM.
• Graphics: Any DirectX 7-compatible card (DX9 recommended).
Recommended:
• OS: Windows 10 or later.
• CPU: Modern dual-core processor.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM or more.
• Graphics: Basic DirectX-compatible GPU; retro game needs are minimal.
