Sword of Aragon

Sword of Aragon is an excellent strategy game and can be seen as a very early prototype for the fantasy 4X genre, with beautifully designed gameplay. This isn't a simple game but it's not overly complex either, yet that relative simplicity translates into deep and replayable fun, and has stood the test of time. Gameplay is a nice balance between exploration of the map, engaging in combat with enemy armies and building an economy strong enough to muster the forces necessary to beat the game. The RPG systems are very much of their time, and so if you're familiar with original D&D inspired games, you'll pick this up quickly. The graphics are simple but work nicely to show what's happening in-game, and as with all DOS era games I strongly advise using a CRT filter to really get the most out of the graphics. Of course, don't go into this expecting the same kind of detail you'd find in a modern game, but this is an excellent game. Get a CRT filter on it for the best experience, and go kill some orcs!