After facing several rejections from Apple, iDOS 3, a retro PC emulator, has finally made its way onto the App Store, much to the delight of nostalgic gamers. This emulator allows users to play classic DOS games from the early 90s on their iPhone and iPad devices, bringing back memories of simpler times in gaming history.
Developer Chaoji Li expressed his relief and excitement in a blog post, stating, “It has been a long wait for common sense to prevail within Apple. As much as I want to celebrate, I still can’t help being a little bit cautious about the future.“ The journey to getting iDOS 3 approved by Apple was not an easy one, with the app facing rejection in April and June for allegedly not complying with the App Store’s rules regarding retro gaming emulators.
In July, Apple made a rule change that allowed PC emulators like UTM to be approved, opening the door for iDOS 3 to finally gain acceptance. This change in policy marked a significant shift in Apple’s stance on retro gaming emulators, allowing users to enjoy a wider range of gaming experiences on their iOS devices.
iDOS 3 utilizes the DOS (disk operating system) platform, which was widely used before the advent of graphical operating systems like Windows. This operating system was popular in the 90s and supported a plethora of games that are now considered classics. With the ability to connect mouse and keyboard peripherals to iPhones and iPads, users can now relive the magic of these retro games through iDOS 3.
For just $0.99, users can download iDOS 3 and start playing their favorite DOS games on their Apple devices. The simplicity of DOS games made them popular among developers, as all users had to do was insert a floppy disk or CD-ROM, enter a few commands, and start playing. iDOS 3 aims to replicate this experience, making it easy for users to enjoy their favorite classic games.
Some of the recommended classics to play with iDOS 3 include Lemmings, James Pond, Tomb Raider, Championship Manager 2, Monkey Island, DOOM, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Grand Theft Auto, Prince of Persia, Jazz Jackrabbit, and WORMS. These games are iconic titles from the MS-DOS era and are sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia for gamers who grew up playing them.
Overall, iDOS 3’s arrival on the App Store is a significant win for retro gaming enthusiasts, allowing them to experience the magic of classic DOS games on their modern iOS devices. With a wide selection of games to choose from and a user-friendly interface, iDOS 3 is sure to provide hours of entertainment for gamers of all ages.