Drug Wars (1984) for DOS is a classic, text-based strategy game where players take on the role of a drug dealer trying to navigate the dangerous world of illegal drug trafficking. The game is set in a fictional city, and the goal is to buy and sell drugs to make a profit, while avoiding law enforcement and rival dealers.
The gameplay centers around managing your drug inventory, negotiating prices, and moving through different areas of the city to buy low and sell high. Players must also monitor their cash flow, deal with supply and demand fluctuations, and avoid getting caught by the police or attacked by competitors. Random events, like police busts or rival dealers trying to sabotage your operations, add tension and unpredictability to the experience.
Despite its controversial subject matter, Drug Wars was praised for its simple but addictive mechanics and the way it combines elements of risk management, strategy, and resource allocation. Its minimalist interface, made up mostly of text and simple menus, was typical for early DOS games, but the core gameplay kept players engaged.
