09-21-2004, 01:39 AM | #1 |
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Anyone have a good recomendation for a PC game? I've been playing Baldur's Gate (ToB), Morrowind and Civ III, and am looking for another "thinking-man's-game."
Mostly I enjoy games which allow a lot of variation in technique and strategy, and where I can plan things out, or a truly exceptional storyline. Unfortunately, it seems a lot of the recent releases are focussed more on killer graphics and multiplayer mayhem than on an immersive experience. My pc specs are decent enough to handle anything on the market, but I wouldn't mind an older game either (provided it's available somewhere...) Someone please help me! [ 09-21-2004, 01:39 AM: Message edited by: theGrimm ] |
09-21-2004, 02:16 AM | #2 |
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Well, for tactical fun in the AD&D 2nd edition, you could give Icewind Dale a shot. It certainly doesn't have the varied storyline of Baldur's Gate, but it's a decent game. Think of it as a hack'n'slash, fairly linear version of BG; lots of fighting strategy involved. You also get to create your entire party, which is a fun bonus.
It's also been out a while, so you can get IWD 1 (complete with the Heart of Winter expansion) and IWD 2 in one collection for about $30. For that price it's darn good, IMO. As another plus, there's already forums dedicated to it here at IW. Check into them and ask some detailed questions, if you wish.
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09-21-2004, 03:00 AM | #3 |
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If its an immersive experence try Planescape Torment.
It rocks as a game. I played it for hours and hours. (I've only recently sold it to another board member) If you do get NWN (neverwinter nights) come and play it online with the other board members, you are bound to have a fun time. The platinum edition has just been released (with the original + both expansions)
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09-21-2004, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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Silent Storm is pretty awesome (very much like Jagged Alliance... of course, get Jagged Alliance 2 if you haven't got it), tho you might wanna wait for the expansion (think there'll be some gold edition game+expansion thingy).
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09-21-2004, 08:55 AM | #5 |
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Knights of the Old Republic(KotOR) Planescape Torment Fallout 2 Age of Wonders 1 Pharaoh |
09-21-2004, 10:55 AM | #6 |
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Warlords 3 Dark Lords Rising. You can customise your own troops. Age of wonders shadow magic has great replayability and every race has a different tactic. Turn based. Jagged Alliance 2 the best however.
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09-21-2004, 11:21 AM | #7 |
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Age of Mythology is a pretty good RTS which I've been playing. Loads of different units, historical and mythological. Bit like Warcraft 3.
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09-21-2004, 03:16 PM | #8 |
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Planscape: Torment, Icewind Dale series, Age of Mythology, Fallout, Morrowind.
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09-21-2004, 04:14 PM | #9 |
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I totally agree with pharoah. I got it for a fiver here in the uk and it is so fun and strategic its unbelivable. I have had endless hours of fun playing it; probably the best value for money game i ever bought...
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09-21-2004, 04:30 PM | #10 |
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I've pre-ordered Starwars Battlefront. It looks amazing. Shall be getting that in 3 days
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