Zorro

Zorro is a 1995 MS-DOS action platformer developed and published by Capstone Software, bringing the legendary masked hero to the PC screen. Players step into the boots of Don Diego de la Vega, who adopts the persona of Zorro to fight injustice in Spanish California. The game embraces a classic side-scrolling format, combining fast-paced movement with swashbuckling flair.

Gameplay focuses on agile platforming, sword-based combat, and navigating trap-filled environments, as Zorro battles soldiers and villains across varied stages. Timing and precision are key, whether leaping across rooftops, avoiding hazards, or engaging enemies with elegant blade work. The level design emphasizes constant forward momentum, echoing the arcade-inspired feel of many mid-1990s DOS action games.

Visually, Zorro features colorful, cartoon-styled graphics and expressive animations that aim to capture the lighthearted adventure spirit of the character. While challenging, the game reflects Capstone Software’s ambition to adapt popular licenses for the PC market of the era. Today, Zorro stands as a nostalgic example of licensed DOS games from the 1990s, remembered for its distinctive theme and old-school platforming charm.