Good games

theGrimm · 09-21-2004, 01:39 AM

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 ]

Aerich · 09-21-2004, 02:16 AM

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.

T-D-C · 09-21-2004, 03:00 AM

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)

Gnarf · 09-21-2004, 05:02 AM

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).

Dundee Slaytern · 09-21-2004, 08:55 AM

Septerra Core
Knights of the Old Republic(KotOR)
Planescape Torment
Fallout 2
Age of Wonders 1
Pharaoh

Nightwing · 09-21-2004, 10:55 AM

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.

Vaskez · 09-21-2004, 11:21 AM

Age of Mythology is a pretty good RTS which I've been playing. Loads of different units, historical and mythological. Bit like Warcraft 3.

Xen · 09-21-2004, 03:16 PM

Planscape: Torment, Icewind Dale series, Age of Mythology, Fallout, Morrowind.

[ 09-22-2004, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Xen ]

drew_jarvie · 09-21-2004, 04:14 PM

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...

Beaumanoir · 09-21-2004, 04:30 PM

I've pre-ordered Starwars Battlefront. It looks amazing. Shall be getting that in 3 days

09-21-2004, 02:16 AM	#2
Aerich Lord Ao Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 2,061	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. __________________ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill

09-21-2004, 03:00 AM	#3
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,415	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) __________________

09-21-2004, 05:02 AM	#4
Gnarf Emerald Dragon Join Date: February 6, 2003 Location: Norway Age: 38 Posts: 928	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). __________________ I want a hippo.

09-21-2004, 10:55 AM	#6
Nightwing Baaz Draconian Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: Neb. Age: 58 Posts: 725	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. __________________ HoHo What!

09-21-2004, 11:21 AM	#7
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Age of Mythology is a pretty good RTS which I've been playing. Loads of different units, historical and mythological. Bit like Warcraft 3. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

09-21-2004, 01:39 AM	#1
theGrimm Manshoon Join Date: January 19, 2004 Location: South Africa Age: 44 Posts: 162	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, 08:55 AM	#5
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	Septerra Core Knights of the Old Republic(KotOR) Planescape Torment Fallout 2 Age of Wonders 1 Pharaoh

09-21-2004, 03:16 PM	#8
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Planscape: Torment, Icewind Dale series, Age of Mythology, Fallout, Morrowind. [ 09-22-2004, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Xen ]

09-21-2004, 04:14 PM	#9
drew_jarvie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 28, 2003 Location: Aberdeen Age: 35 Posts: 300	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... __________________ Plan to be spantaneous tommorow...

09-21-2004, 04:30 PM	#10
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	I've pre-ordered Starwars Battlefront. It looks amazing. Shall be getting that in 3 days __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

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