Any sci-fi computer role playing games out there?

Too Darkpark · 11-01-2004, 07:53 PM

I've played Morrowind, all Baldur's Gates games, IceWind Dale 1-2, Wizardry 8, Might and Magic series, etc... but I'm finding myself yearing for one based in a sci-fi world. Fantasy is getting boring for me. Are there any out there besides Fallout 1 and 2? Last sci-fi rpg that i've played was Mega-Traveler (a lot of ppl might be too young to remember that one) which was awesome. I also remember playing Buck Rogers (SSI Gold Box game) which I loved.
So if someone could suggest some sci-fi rpgs I'd appreciate it.

Bozos of Bones · 11-01-2004, 08:00 PM

Hmm... System Shock 2 maybe, Deus Ex is along the same lines, Freelancer, X2-The Threat, KotOR, The Fall(Fallout in 3D) and STALKER.. they are rare, but good. Soon to be more...

[ 11-01-2004, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: Bozos of Bones ]

Riftmaker · 11-01-2004, 08:20 PM

Deus Ex the original is better than Deus Ex 2. Freelancer not so much, more of a flight sim with RPing elements. KotOR for sure. Check out the SQ games

Gabrielles blades · 11-01-2004, 10:17 PM

i dont see any info on the fall on ign - got a link?

CerebroDragon · 11-01-2004, 10:32 PM

There were two SSI goldbox Buck Rogers games to my knowledge made:
Countdown to Doomsday (which I played and conquered on my trusty ol' C64!)
and the Matrix Cubed - which I have on PC, but have yet to finish. Good to know that there's another fan of these great games out there!

There's also a very old basic Bards Tale style of menu system for a sci fi rpg called Star Command I think. Mars Saga is another title from years ago, although I'm not sure if it is available for anything other than C64!

You could always head to the underdogs or Mobygames for more ideas on scfi rpgs.

But why not go retro and relive the days of old now that you've come so far with modern games? [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cheers,
Cerebrodragon

Too Darkpark · 11-02-2004, 12:26 AM

oh yeah! i completely forgot about system shock 2. in fact, i think i might have it laying around here somewhere.
as for deus ex, i tried playing it but i just didn't like it. it felt more like an over-sophisticated first person shooter.
freelancer isn't much of an rpg but it is great flight sim that's as close to an rpg as one can get. it is much like privateer which i also liked.
now Kotor was/is good, fun even. still, it didn't completely satisfy my want for a sci-fi rpg. for me, Kotor wasn't very flexible. It was also about becoming a Jedi which isn't bad, but still....

anyway, i don't mean to sound fussy but there still aren't any good sci-fi rpg's and their numbers are fractional compared to the rpgs based in a fantasy world.

CerebroDragon: I was only able to get my dirty paws on Countdown to Doomsday and I had a very fun time playing it. I wish someone would do a remake of it.

If wonder if Bioware could make sci-fi rpg using the Never Winter Nights game engine. hmmm....

Luvian · 11-02-2004, 01:07 AM

There is Septera Core. That's a mix science-fiction and fantasy.

Bozos of Bones · 11-02-2004, 05:41 AM

The Fall - Last Days fo Gaia looks very promising. Watch the 5 minute animation, has cool music and you see the game engine, mechanincs and anims.

[ 11-02-2004, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Bozos of Bones ]

Kakero · 11-02-2004, 11:37 AM

Final Fantasy 7 and 8 for PC. It's almost the same as Septerra Core.

Riftmaker · 11-02-2004, 02:04 PM

Septerra Core = FF for PC. It's awesome, long, and flipping hard. Character advancement is like FF.

FF8 for PC sucks hard. Make sure you check http://www.pcgamer.com for the review of ANY port before buying it.

GET SPACE QUEST DAMMIT!

11-01-2004, 07:53 PM	#1
Too Darkpark The Magister Join Date: May 10, 2004 Location: Indiana, USA Age: 51 Posts: 141	I've played Morrowind, all Baldur's Gates games, IceWind Dale 1-2, Wizardry 8, Might and Magic series, etc... but I'm finding myself yearing for one based in a sci-fi world. Fantasy is getting boring for me. Are there any out there besides Fallout 1 and 2? Last sci-fi rpg that i've played was Mega-Traveler (a lot of ppl might be too young to remember that one) which was awesome. I also remember playing Buck Rogers (SSI Gold Box game) which I loved. So if someone could suggest some sci-fi rpgs I'd appreciate it. __________________ Hello? Is anyone out there?

11-01-2004, 08:00 PM	#2
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	Hmm... System Shock 2 maybe, Deus Ex is along the same lines, Freelancer, X2-The Threat, KotOR, The Fall(Fallout in 3D) and STALKER.. they are rare, but good. Soon to be more... [ 11-01-2004, 08:01 PM: Message edited by: Bozos of Bones ] __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

11-01-2004, 08:20 PM	#3
Riftmaker Elminster Join Date: August 30, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 39 Posts: 463	Deus Ex the original is better than Deus Ex 2. Freelancer not so much, more of a flight sim with RPing elements. KotOR for sure. Check out the SQ games __________________ a.k.a. Lord`Rift<br />Founder, Anti-Idgit Squad.<br />\"I find your lack of geek knowledge disturbing\"

11-01-2004, 10:32 PM	#5
CerebroDragon Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 2, 2003 Location: Ballarat, Australia. Age: 45 Posts: 878	There were two SSI goldbox Buck Rogers games to my knowledge made: Countdown to Doomsday (which I played and conquered on my trusty ol' C64!) and the Matrix Cubed - which I have on PC, but have yet to finish. Good to know that there's another fan of these great games out there! There's also a very old basic Bards Tale style of menu system for a sci fi rpg called Star Command I think. Mars Saga is another title from years ago, although I'm not sure if it is available for anything other than C64! You could always head to the underdogs or Mobygames for more ideas on scfi rpgs. But why not go retro and relive the days of old now that you've come so far with modern games? [img]smile.gif[/img] Cheers, Cerebrodragon __________________ Diddledy High, Diddledy Low, Come Brave Blood Sheep, You've a goodly way to go. - Brilhasti Ap Tarj

11-02-2004, 12:26 AM	#6
Too Darkpark The Magister Join Date: May 10, 2004 Location: Indiana, USA Age: 51 Posts: 141	oh yeah! i completely forgot about system shock 2. in fact, i think i might have it laying around here somewhere. as for deus ex, i tried playing it but i just didn't like it. it felt more like an over-sophisticated first person shooter. freelancer isn't much of an rpg but it is great flight sim that's as close to an rpg as one can get. it is much like privateer which i also liked. now Kotor was/is good, fun even. still, it didn't completely satisfy my want for a sci-fi rpg. for me, Kotor wasn't very flexible. It was also about becoming a Jedi which isn't bad, but still.... anyway, i don't mean to sound fussy but there still aren't any good sci-fi rpg's and their numbers are fractional compared to the rpgs based in a fantasy world. CerebroDragon: I was only able to get my dirty paws on Countdown to Doomsday and I had a very fun time playing it. I wish someone would do a remake of it. If wonder if Bioware could make sci-fi rpg using the Never Winter Nights game engine. hmmm.... __________________ Hello? Is anyone out there?

11-01-2004, 10:17 PM	#4
Gabrielles blades Baaz Draconian Join Date: April 26, 2002 Location: florida Age: 42 Posts: 761	i dont see any info on the fall on ign - got a link?

11-02-2004, 01:07 AM	#7
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	There is Septera Core. That's a mix science-fiction and fantasy. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

11-02-2004, 05:41 AM	#8
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	The Fall - Last Days fo Gaia looks very promising. Watch the 5 minute animation, has cool music and you see the game engine, mechanincs and anims. [ 11-02-2004, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Bozos of Bones ] __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

11-02-2004, 11:37 AM	#9
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Final Fantasy 7 and 8 for PC. It's almost the same as Septerra Core.

11-02-2004, 02:04 PM	#10
Riftmaker Elminster Join Date: August 30, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 39 Posts: 463	Septerra Core = FF for PC. It's awesome, long, and flipping hard. Character advancement is like FF. FF8 for PC sucks hard. Make sure you check http://www.pcgamer.com for the review of ANY port before buying it. GET SPACE QUEST DAMMIT! __________________ a.k.a. Lord`Rift<br />Founder, Anti-Idgit Squad.<br />\"I find your lack of geek knowledge disturbing\"

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