When my dad got our first computer, he considered getting an Amiga because at the time it’s graphics capabilities were much more advanced than the IBM-compatible PCs, and I liked drawing a lot.

In the end though, he settled for an IBM 286, because the PCs had more software. I think the real reason though was that the computer he got came with a golf game pre-installed. ;)

I never did own an Amiga, and my dad had Macintoshes for work, so his computers were never Amigas either. I did get to play Amiga games many years later though. Back to the Roots has many Amiga games, many of which are considered classics today, available to download legally. I love adventure games, so I’ve been using the games in ScummVM on my Mom’s laptop.

I love that so many companies have allowed Back to the Roots to distribute their old Amiga games. It’s great when companies allow free download of games they no longer sell. I wish more companies would realize that it doesn’t hurt them at all, and it only helps them get more fans of their games.