In the mid-1980s French duo Bruno Duriez and Albert Loridan—hence the name “D&L Research”—earned a following for their lean, lively sports code. On MS-DOS they left two cult classics: Tournament Tennis (1985), whose bird’s-eye court, spin-sensitive serves and animated ball boys foreshadowed later tennis sims, and Numéro 10 (1987), a brisk side-view soccer match that salutes Michel Platini’s iconic shirt number. Both games squeeze smooth play, authentic rules and hot-seat two-player modes into executables smaller than a single floppy. Launch the preserved DOS versions right here on BestDOSGames—click Play and enjoy them for free!
Core Design Ltd.
(4 games)
Core Design, founded in the UK, is a name synonymous with some of the most iconic DOS games ever created. From the intricate level designs to the unforgettable characters they birthed, Core Design’s legacy in the gaming industry is irrefutable. Their ability to seamlessly blend story-driven narratives with action-packed gameplay left an indel…