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TechWins
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Arizona
Apr 2001
time: 22:18
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Well, since I have an excess flow of cash (a teen w/ a job and no payment responsiblities leads to that ) I'm going to be buying a new computer here soon, so I can actually play PC games. My system specs for my computer are horrible for wanting to play PC games, IMO. 500 mhz processor, 32 mb ram, 4 gb hd, 4 mb video card but luckily I have made a few improvements to it: 500 mhz processor, 384 mb ram, 40 gb hd, 4 mb video card. Since I have such a slow PC I haven't been able to play many games (as well as the lack of money previously ). A list of the games I have actually played on PC:
Sim City 3000 - while others seem to be down on the game I actually liked the game, and I played the two previous versions on SNES
Civ2 -   
AoE 2: The Age of Conquerors - I didn't really like this game all that much. It seemed as if I was doing the samething over and over again with just slightly different results.
The Sims - I enjoyed this game for about the first week or two then I quickly tired of repeating the process over and over again. At first the neat little things of seeing my people eating, talking, etc... seemed pretty cool, but those can only be neat for so long.
SMAC - I liked this game but I'm not big into the whole space/fantasy scene
Europa Universalis - This was a good game, and I enjoyed playing it.
Civ3 - It took me about a week to finally getting this game to work on my computer. Then after 6+ months of great anticipation of playing the game and a week of frustration with trying to play the game I was expecting to play one hell of a game, but instead I got Civ3. I played my frist game, and I liked it. Then on my second game I started to dislike the game because I couldn't stand the excessive AI expansion. Eventually I started to use a few mods (various graphics and the Blitz mod), and the game got better. The sad thing is, though, that Civ3 looks embarrasingly terrible compared to the version of Civ3 I'm playing - Civ3: The Fan's Edition. However, my hope still hasn't faded.
Caesar III - I just bought this game a few days ago, and I think it's a great game. I've heard people say that this game is good, and it was on sale for $10, so I had nothing to lose ($10 doesn't mean all that much to me).
Since I'm playing Caesar III right now I'm not going to buy a game right now anyways, but it doesn't matter because most games won't work with my PC. Once I buy my PC in a few weeks, though, I will be able to buy any game I want. I know that a few big name games are coming out soon, and I've been reading over a few of them. My 3 favorite genres would have to be Strategy, Simulation, and of course Sports (can't forget all the years of playing Madden - about 10 years straight I believe). Here are some of the games that I'm interested in buying soon:
Max Payne - Soley on that I've heard it's a great game
Superpower2010 (IIRC that's the name of it) - If the reviews are good then this game will be a must buy for me
Heroes of Might and Magic IV - something must be good about this game if it's going into it's 4th version
Master of Orion 3 - again, I'm not big on the space/fantasy stuff but this still sounds like it's going to be a fantastic game. However, I'm about skeptical about the game for various reasons.
Sim Golf - I like sim games and playing golf can be fun, so it seems like a match. Plus it seems to be a popular game right now.
Europa Universalis 2 - The only problem here is that I can't find it on stores shelves anymore lol.
I'm sure there are a few others that I can't think of right now, though.
So from all of what I've said what games from past and present do you recommend and why? Thanks ahead of time for all of your suggestions (that's if there are actually any ).
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General Ludd
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Minion of the Dominion
Aug 2001
time: 05:18
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Something's wrong if you can list every game you've played! 
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Originally posted by TechWins
Max Payne - Soley on that I've heard it's a great game |
Get a new graphics card first - a geforce 2 or better. Don't expect any replay value from this one.
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Heroes of Might and Magic IV - something must be good about this game if it's going into it's 4th version |
I've played them all, and I'd recomend just geting the second in the series. And you might need a bettter graphics card for the fourth.
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Master of Orion 3 - again, I'm not big on the space/fantasy stuff but this still sounds like it's going to be a fantastic game. However, I'm about skeptical about the game for various reasons. |
I'm waiting for this one too, but again, you might need a better graphics card.
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Sim Golf - I like sim games and playing golf can be fun, so it seems like a match. Plus it seems to be a popular game right now. |
If you are into sim games, it's a good choice.
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Europa Universalis 2 - The only problem here is that I can't find it on stores shelves anymore lol. |
Well, look harder, 'cause it's a great game!
I don't know if you like RPGs, but if you are interested in them, give the Baldur's Gate series a go, or the upcoming Never Winter Nights and Morrowind games. Or, if you are into the more hack'n'slash kind of RPGs, Diablo, Icewind Dale, or Dungeon Siege would be good choices.
Strategy, if you are interested in tactical level combat there are some great classics such as X-Com, I'd also recomend the more recent Jagged Allegiance 2, or Commandos 2. If you are looking for a grand strategy game EU2 or Space Empires IV (gold) are probably the best, there are some others like the Heroe's of might and magic series, and Age of Wonders(which has a sequel coming soon, I think) but I'd describe them as being more "beer and pretzel" And, there are some great classics like colonization, or Masters of Magic, and Master of Orion (1 & 2).
I'm not big on simulation games, but (as you have probably read in this forum) sim city 4 is due out soon. And Tropico is a fun, but somewhat limited, sim-type of game.
First Person "shooters", I'd recomend Deus Ex, and thief 2 (there are sequels to both in the works) which are actually described as "first person sneekers" those games are more about stealth and strategy then a typical FPS game, for a real shooter though Half-Life is a good choice, it has a great single player game and lots of great mods for multiplayer.
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chronocrator
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Germany
Mar 2002
time: 06:18
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concerning HoMM IV:
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Originally posted by Osweld
I've played them all, and I'd recomend just geting the second in the series. And you might need a bettter graphics card for the fourth. |
The game just came out yesterday (in the US) so I don't really think that you've played it. Part 4 of the Heroes of Might and Magic series seems to be much more promising than HoMM3 or 2 (I've played both.)
Here's the only review I've found so far:
http://www.ugo.com/channels/games/features/homm4/
And since it doesn't have 3d graphics I don't believe that any special graphics card is required.
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chronocrator
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Germany
Mar 2002
time: 06:18
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Originally posted by Osweld
I just got it, granted I have played it much but it seems pretty crappy to me. |
I thought you confused it with another game, sorry. 
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The new engine uses "two dimensional 3D graphics" it uses 3 dimensional graphics but doesn't allow you to pan or zoom, this way you get to enjoy the benefits of simplistic and "rolly" 3d graphics, a limited view, and high system requirements. I get chopy scroll rates with a P3 500, and Geforce 2 MX  . |
It uses 3d graphics? Everywhere in the game or just during battles?
BTW the first 3d RTS games usually let the player have too many and complicated zoom and rotate options, so that adjusting the view was sometimes harder than the rest of the game. Now many games won't let the player do almost anything (good example: EE).
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Since I haven't played it much I can't say alot about the gameplay, but one thing that has really stood out is that you no longer have the option of seeing the map grid and movement radius in combat. |
I've heard that, too. Especially with the new isometrical view it seems confusing, I hope they'll patch it.
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FrustratedPoet
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All Glory To The Hypnotoad!
Mar 2002
time: 05:18
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Originally posted by TechWins
Caesar III - I just bought this game a few days ago, and I think it's a great game. I've heard people say that this game is good, and it was on sale for $10, so I had nothing to lose ($10 doesn't mean all that much to me).
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if you like Caesar III you might want to check out Zeus: Master of Olympus. it's very similar to Caesar, but just generally better in every way IMHO.
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Heroes of Might and Magic IV - something must be good about this game if it's going into it's 4th version
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there is a lot good about. If the 4th version won't run on your PC then i also recommend the third in the series, but the latest one is more than just a graphical refit.
there are a few problems i have with HoMM4, though. as someone has already mentioned, the lack of a movement radius in the battle screens is really quite annoying. many are the times i've needlessly lost units because i thought i was out of their movement range.
the best thing about this series is the map editor, it is a far more comprehanesive one than most games have and allows you (with a little patience) to fully design your own campaigns from the ground up, including triggerable story events and the development of characters across scenarios.
the pseudo-3D graphics are prettier than the previous versions, but i really generally dislike isometric viewpoints in games. either make it fully 3d, with a rotatable map and everything, or just go for the good old-fashioned 2d approach.
also, the way the heroes and their horses move looks a bit silly. i can forgive the game for this, though, because they always remind me of Monty Python and the Holy Grail - all that's missing is the sound of coconuts. (if you don't know what i'm talking about, then you really should watch the film - you won't regret it )
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Skanky Burns
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Skanky Bastard Quartermaster
Aug 2001
time: 14:18
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Originally posted by Urban Ranger
One game I recommend is UFO: Enemy Unknown. I don't know if it works on Windows, but it is a great game. |
It works, but its ... difficult ... to use.
When scrolling around the screen (in the battle-scape), it is really difficult to move the screen to where you want to look, as it moves from one end of the battle-scape to the other quickly, even on the slowest scroll setting.
But it is fun to play!
I would recommend XCom Apocalypse as well, works well on a win9x environment.
From the other XCom games, I would ignore Terror from the Deep - its basically a buggier version of UFO. I would not get any other XCom "sequals" either - they are completely different genres.
I have played Deus Ex, Thief I and II, and would definately recommend these games. If you can get them, GET THEM!!
For a free online multiplayer RPG, you should also try Dransik.
EDIT: Fixed quote tags
Last edited by Skanky Burns on 05-04-2002 at 14:46
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TechWins
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Arizona
Apr 2001
time: 22:18
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Well, thanks for all of your suggestions still, but I went ahead and bought an X-Box instead. When I bought it I, also, got a controller ($40) and a DVD kit ($30) all for free because the box had been previously opened, however, nothing inside of the box had been opened. So you can say that I got lucky. I bought two games, as well, Halo and Tony Hawk 3.
I've played the GC, PS2, and X-Box (played this even before I had bought it) and I can honestly say unbiasedly that the X-Box is the best system. If you are looking to buy any one of these three systems I strongly recommend the X-Box. However, if you are a big fan of Nintendo games the GC would also be a good choice, even though, I am a big fan of Nintendo games I still wanted to buy the X-Box. To summarize my thoughts on the X-Box --- it kicks ass!
I'll still most likely get around to buying some of the suggested games but just not right now.
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29-03-2002 12:54
) and that was slowing the game down. 
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