DU PC Gamers. I'm looking for a new game. Any advice?

[denverbill]

My current favorites are:
Civ III
Deus Ex
System Shock
Battlefield 1942

In the past, I enjoyed Panzer General II a lot.

So, I'm into war games, FPS/RPG, and strategy. I'm really not into multiplayer games, so I'm looking for something I that's best just going against the AI. Any suggestions?

[Liberal Veteran]

1. I've heard great things about Rise of Nations....

also Age of Empires.

If you are looking for something different and yet oddly addictive, try The Sims.

[curlyred]

2. I heard of this game called "Hardwood Floors"

Sounds like something you might really enjoy.
Or the new one "Clean out the FlowerBeds and Garden". Man, that one is hot!

:)

[ZenLefty]

6. Those games aren't compatible with my system

Neither are Dirty Dish Derby, Loads-o-Laundry, Catbox Shuffle, or Tidy Bowl Man III.

Ain't that a shame. :+

[denverbill]

19. This is what happens when you tell your fiancee about DU:)

[ZenLefty]

25. Yeah, my honey gets me those games too

I don't mind it so much when there's a reward for playing. :D

[booksenkatz]

10. I tried that garden game

... too many bugs.

(Actually, I'm an avid gardener, but am secretly glad that the snows of winter are moving in, forcing me inside to my gaming....... damn!)

[denverbill]

21. Weren't you going to buy me that robot companion for my birthday?

Jebus, can't he do the floor and garden? What the hell good is a robot companion if he won't do your chores and let you play games?

[DS1]

3. I'd wait for Thief III...

sorry, but I'm not sure when it's expected.

[StaggerLee]

4. I hear that Freedom Fighters is pretty good- and it just came out

How about Medal of Honor Allied Assault?

Mafia is a kick-ass game. Just finished it about two weeks ago.

[Kamika]

5. SOON ...UFO : AFTERMATH

THE G A M E, will be released shortly (tomorrow in the uk ill try download it)

http://www.ufo-aftermath.com/pages/headquarters.html


Its a follow up to the old x-com - enemy unknown

Basicly you control a resistance after aliens have invaded earth, you control the research, management, and the best part you control the military in detail, your soldiers get better the more they do etc etc.

When you get a first contact you deploy your soldiers, and have to capture/neutralize the aliens, its a turnbased rpg strategy game.


The more missions you do the more alien artifacts you get, you order your scientists to research these and you get better and better weapons, until (atleast in x-com) you manage to capture enugh live alien leaders and find out where they come from.


quote from their site

"UFO: Aftermath combines global strategy with small squad tactical combat in the fight against an alien invasion. It features run-time generated tactical missions, completely in 3D, with innovative simultaneous action combat, strong RPG elements and strategy game on the planetary level. "


This will probably be the first game in a long while i actually buy

[Kellanved]

51. Mine should be in the mail tomorrow

But it is a clone, not a sequel. The right for the XCOM series are in the posession of Sid Meyer's Firaxis; they have not yet decided if they want to actually make a sequel.

And as someone jobbing in the business: use your download only for evaluation purposes please. Playing a game is a privilege, not a right.

[Kamika]

53. OFCOURSE!!!

Im downloading it as we speak, and if i like it ill definetly buy it.


I havent bought a game for a LONG time because imo games lately just sucks bad. Last game i bought was monkey island 4 i think.

Ill probably buy aftermath , and most definetly buy knights of the old republic, first game in a LONG time lucasarts have done that is good.




Do you work for a gaming company?

To download games is imo the best thing that happened, ill no longer buy a totally crappy game, for example, i LOVE fallout and im a fallout2 fanatic, so i thought lionheart would be INCREDIBLE, well it was so bad.. why did they have to have diablo style.. anyway one game downloading saved me from.

[Kellanved]

54. I'd love to

But alas: no. Retail (and only a from time to time a few hours).

[FlashHarry]

7. I know it's old, but Vice City for the PC rocks!

Totally immersive. Totally violent. Totally sarcastic. And, totally anti-Bush (the game's corrupt politician is a Republican called Shrub)!

[rstarobi]

8. Grand historical strategy

If you like Civ III, a more historically accurate (and interesting, from my POV) strategy game is Europa Universalis II. I think it's selling for about $10 right now, if you can find it. There's also a new version of it with an expansion called Crown of the North - I haven't tried that yet, so I can't say anything.

[DoveTurnedHawk]

17. Is This Turn-Based or Real-Time?

I'd be interested if it's the former. Thanks!

DTH

[rstarobi]

24. re: "Is This Turn-Based or Real-Time?"

It's real time, with a dynamic speed function (very slow/slow/normal/fast/very fast), and a pause. The website is www.EuropaUniversalis.com - I'm not sure that it's got a very good description of the game, but check out the reviews at www.metacritic.com to get a better idea of it.

[Khephra]

36. I don't know if you're into turn-based rpgs

But the Temple of Evil (or whatever its full name is) is one of the few turn rpgs to come out in some time.

[DoveTurnedHawk]

40. I Heard About That!

Although I'm bummed it only takes you up to 10th level!

DTH

[booksenkatz]

9. Sorry

I'm too busy playing Civ 3 right now. The Romans have acquired nukes, so my hands are full. My husband just discovered Battlefield 1942 and he's nuts about it. Normally, his evenings are spent with Ultima Online.

He and I frequently turn to each other and say, "Wouldn't it be awful if one of us hated computer games??" It's made for a happy 18 years of marriage!

Happy Gaming!

[StaggerLee]

14. Do you have a single sister??

:)

[denverbill]

20. Civ is a damned good game.

I've played it since Civ I, and III is the best so far, IMO. I still play it a fair amount, just looking for sumptin new.

[Kamika]

23. one thing i didnt like

Theres a rush to expand early on i never liked.. othervise you get a chopped up country

[Forkboy]

46. exactly

that need to expand so fast ruins the perfect pace Civ 2 had.Civ 3 is still a very solid game,but I like both Civ 2 and Aplha Centauri better.

[On the Road]

11. My Latest is "Emperor"

Latest city-building game from Sierra, based on ancient China. (Never cared for the SimCity line -- it's much better designed.)

Emporer has been around for a year or so, but it's held me fascinated for many hours.

[Forkboy]

27. Great game

as all the games in this line have been.Pharoah is still my fave of the bunch but they're all excellent.

[DrWeird]

12. The only game you'll ever need.

<http://slashem.sourceforge.net/>

It's got a steep learning curve, but that's half the fun. Best game ever programmed. And it's free.

[Forkboy]

47. I tried that

lost it when my PC bit the dust awhile back.Gotta love those Rogue type games.Great hack-n-slash stuff :)

[leftist_rebel1569]

13. Half-Life II

Seriously, it could possibly have some of the greatest AI in a game...ever. I've seen a preview of it, and they had a part where they showcased AIs for allies and enemies - I was thoroughly impressed, which is quite a feat (i'm not impressed with a lot of games, even though I end up playing them :))

[Ladyhawk]

15. Yes, HL2 looks like the best game coming out...

...and there will be mods upon mods if the first Half-Life is any indication.

In the meantime, download Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory for free if you like online gaming. This one is really fun!

[Ladyhawk]

16. If you like BF1942

You might like the free Day of Defeat model that works with the first Half-Life, if you have that.

I like Enemy Territory, also based during WWII. And it's free!

[Kellanved]

50. Not so soon: the Source-Code has been stolen and circulates.

Now they have to rewrite part of the game to keep cheaters and hackers out. I guess it'll take a few months now to get back on track.
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=11913

[DoveTurnedHawk]

18. Civ3 Expansion Coming Out This Month

I think it's called Conquerors, it has a bunch of new add-ons and enhancements.

Also, Warlords IV is coming out later this month, it's a turn-based fantasy wargame, its predecessors were very good.

DTH

[donotpassgo]

22. I've always liked Shogun:Total War

they have a whole line of games...the lastest one is about Rome. Check that one out.

[leftist_rebel1569]

26. Those games are actually quite fun, but

only for a little bit of time. I recommend you pick up one of them - maybe even the original Shogun: Total War, it WILL keep you occupied until HL2 comes out...

[Forkboy]

28. If you're up to a steep learning curve

Uncommon Valor is a fantastic naval wargame.Hard to find (though I think you can order through www.Matrixgames.com ) but a very deep and elegant design make it worthwhile for any wargame fan.

Actually,every damn game on the Matrix site is excellent.If you haven't played either of the Combat Mission games they will be please you also.

[Fixated]

29. .....

Homeworld 2. No contest. Get it.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

45. You should have posted the disclaimer RE: Homeworld 2

You know. The one that says the game is frelling HARD!
That was one of the most intense, and difficult games I've ever played.

[Droopy]

30. If you can dig a sports game

High Heat Major League Baseball 2004 is pretty good. Realistic graphics and several different gaming levels. Includes home run derby and All Star game.

[TroubleMan]

31. Warcraft III

Very addicting game. The on-line play is free, and they have custom games that you and other gamers make, so you can basically play any game online for free.

There's well over 1000 custom games made by players, and the regular ladder play is fun, too. BNet will take major chunks of your life away before you no it. It can be that addicting.

[toddzilla]

32. if you're looking for a true RPG/Fantasy game..

get wizardry 8, it's friggin awesome.. i've played tons of rpgs and this one is by far one of the best i've ever played. i've played it 4 times through and it is still engaging...

[TroubleMan]

33. Morrowind is good too

very in depth.

[Forkboy]

37. Morrowind is beyond deep

the damn strategy guide is thicker and deeper than a bible :)

[BigMcLargehuge]

34. I just got Freedom Force for Mac

but there is a "Winders" version with lots if ancillary tools not yet ported to the Mac.

it's a RTS featuring superheroes... and it really well done, if hard to play.

[FDRrocks]

38. It's a great game!

Once you get into it, I do not know what they left on in MAC, but is one of the best cheap games you can buy.

Have fun!

[FDRrocks]

35. Counter-strike

is like the crack of FPS. It IS a multiplayer game... but they have advance bots coded that you can download and play against at any time.

It's a good investment. I would recommend it, as the single player Half Life game (the game CS is a mod of) is one of the best FPS ever made.

I would also recommend Myth II: Soublighter for a good (CHEAP! 10$ Target title) strategy game. Really pays itself off.

Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament 2k3 are very good, they are both games you can play with bots (included in the package (UT 2k3 requires a good setup, but so does BF1942, you're probably fine)).

Serious Sam is a good single play FPS. Very different and it's probably cheap by now.

OH AND! Halo just came out for PC. I only have it for Xbox but Halo is gaming excellence! Highly recommended!

[Khephra]

39. Games I'm playing now

Tron 2.0 (really fun..especially the lightcycles, which you can play on their own)

Lionheart (alternate world rpg/Diabloish game...better than the reviews would lead you to believe.)

Freespace (kick ass)

I'm about to try out Planetside tonight.

[no one in particular]

43. The first half of Lionheart was good.

The second half was nothing but cheap hack-n-slash. If you like Diablo, which I don't, then that may not matter much. Its like they ran out of ideas halfway through and threw in tons of fights to make the game longer.

[Loyal]

41. age of mythology

n/t

[no one in particular]

42. Freedom Fighters and TOEE

For your FPS fix, Freedom Fighters is hella cool. Just started playing it tonight and I love it.

For your hardcore RPG fix, try Temple of Elemental Evil. Its based on the 3.5 D&D rules and the game kicks ass.

On edit - Addded links.

[alfredo]

44. Rather play Tony Hawk. THPS4 is excellent.

[oxycontinrush]

48. Games to look at

Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic - fun fantasy turn-based strategy game... gotten great reviews

Freedom Force - Golden Age comic superhero strategy game. Fun stuff!

Or if you nead to blow the hell outta something, Halo just came out for the PC.

[JackDragna]

49. I see you like strategy games..

..go buy "Hearts of Iron." The most unusual and intellectually stimulating war sim out there.

[Zech Marquis]

52. Halo for the PC

It'll have online multiplayer, new maps and vechiles added after the Xbox version was released. and Hal Life 2, whenever that is released . BTW, I think Deux Ex 2 will be out for the PC and Xbox as well.

[rstarobi]

55. System Shock II

If you like Deus Ex, you should check out the original series (well.. after Ultima Underworld) that began first person shooter/RPG hybrids. The first one may be out of print, but the second is an absolute masterpiece.

[Zuni]

56. Battlefield 42 is the best game I have ever played

Playing online through Gamespy is the best.

[toddzilla]

57. system shock 2..

not compatible with NT (xp or 2k)

:(

[lazarus]

58. from what I've read

If you've got the latest patches, it runs just fine. That's according to a couple of gaming sites.