26-10-2002 02:06									#1
	And yet another "What game should I get" poll! Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Got a new computer, G-force 4, 1.3gig Athlon, 80gig HD, 512meg DDR RAM, etc. etc. etc. Given that my previous machine is a 333Mhz P-3 (or P-2, it's been a while) with a Voodoo 2, I'm looking forward to actually getting a newer game with some pretty good eye candy.

My requirements are simple:

1. It's gotta look good.
2. It's gotta be relatively simple - I do not want to learn how to fly a jet, I do not want to learn advance battle tactics. Shooters would be fine, as would sports (especially driving) games.
3. Multi-player is not important - I have better things to do than get my arse spanked by some 15 year old kid on the net. Conversely, this means that a good solo game is paramount.
4. The ability to play in small chunks of time would be good - I don't want to start a game knowing that I can't move from the computer for 3 hours.
5. Did I mention eye candy?
6. All I've played lately are strat games (they're relatively easy on the system specs). So while SimGolf might be a great game, it's not what I'm looking for. And, anyway, I will be getting MOO3 when it comes out...
7. I don't give a crap about cost - if it is currently going for $50, that's OK.
8. For those of you who select "other" keep in mind the following: RPG's are OK, but I really don't know if I'll bother to slog through a 150 hour FedEx quest.

All right! Though I have subscribed to PC Gamer for years, I'm leaving it up to you folk to tell me what to get. Try not to steer me wrong.

	26-10-2002 02:44									#2
	Suffering from ads?

Of those listed, I've played GTA III and RtCW, and I preferred GTA III quite a bit. RtCW is fun while it lasts, but the game ends too quickly and it's got no replayability -- it's got decent multiplayer, but so what? GTA III is a better single-player game, and it's good for blowing off steam for a few minutes (jack a car and run over pedestrians for awhile).

I'd also recommend Alice. It's a bit older (and a bit cheaper) than those listed, but it's pretty wigged out and a load of fun.

Deus Ex and Thief (II) are also two slightly older games that I'd recommend, except that it can be a bit difficult to take a break halfway through a mission (which you'll have to do if you aren't a chunk gamer).

The only other recent game I've played is Morrowind, and that would probably be too time-consuming for what you're after. It's got a fair number of FedEx quests, and it can be pretty difficult to interrupt the better (but longer) quests halfway through.

	26-10-2002 02:46									#3
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Oooh! This one looks cool!

Medal of Honor: Jagged Assault

	26-10-2002 02:50									#4
	Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

Btw, I was the one who voted "Other" - I wanted the results to show when I clicked on the thread, so...

	26-10-2002 02:52									#5
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

GTA3. Simple, but with loads of replay value

	26-10-2002 02:58									#6
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

Morrowind. Great game, looks great, completely customizeable, and already has a ton of amazing mods released for it.

	26-10-2002 03:12									#7
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

Just pick up some titles from the bargain bin and donate the remaining money you reserved to a local charity of your choice (no, that doesn't include yourself or the local pub ).

If it really has to deal with gaming, make a donation to www.freeciv.org

It will be well spent.

	26-10-2002 04:04									#8
	Suffering from ads?

GTA3. Very fun, and it seems to fit all the things you're looking for. And if you feel so inclined, you can even put a skin of me on the main character .

	26-10-2002 12:14									#9
	Got spare money?

I haven't tried Space HoRSE yet, but if it is anything like M.U.L.E., it will be a sleeper hit.

	26-10-2002 18:56									#10
	Enter the AD-FREE zone

Don't... go... near... AvP2... unless your into blowing your money for a game you'll bore quickly at.

	26-10-2002 19:20									#11
	Increase the size of your Attachments

I can tell which one not to get: Links

C'mon??!@

	26-10-2002 21:46									#12
	Put an end to popups!

Pay my utilities!

	26-10-2002 22:10									#13
	Increase Your PM Length

Max Payne would be a good choice for slow-motion shooting larfs.

It's not a very long game, but it has some smashing action sequences and decent, 'gritty' graphics. And no multiplayer.

It's the sort of game you'll come back to every six months or so, to complete again.

	26-10-2002 22:13									#14
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization: The Boardgame

GTAIII.

Good eye candy and lots and lots of fun!

EDIT: wow, this is one of the most one-sided polls I've ever seen here.

	26-10-2002 22:49									#15
	Support Apolyton, pre-order Civilization IV

quote: Originally posted by FrustratedPoet EDIT: wow, this is one of the most one-sided polls I've ever seen here.

More one-sided then the "Who's your fav mod" poll where everyone voted to shoot themselves?

	27-10-2002 02:21									#16
	Remove this text

Bought GTA3 today. Thanks for the input guys!!!

	27-10-2002 02:28									#17
	Help yourself to an AD-FREE life

quote: Originally posted by JohnT Bought GTA3 today. Thanks for the input guys!!!

I only played GTA, so I can only imagine what GTA3 is like.


I just can't pry my hands away from a keyboard and mouse.

	27-10-2002 18:15									#18
	Full PM-box? Change here!

quote: Originally posted by JohnT Bought GTA3 today. Thanks for the input guys!!!

Be sure to let us know what you think of it.

	27-10-2002 20:37									#19
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

Don't buy Links 2003, it bored me completely...

	27-10-2002 23:42									#20
	Put an end to popups!

UT2003 is too futuristic
go for GTA3 or a decent 3D shooter like AvP2

	28-10-2002 03:12									#21
	Inflate your Upload Space

Of course the fvcker doesn't work. Typical. Damn game locks up whenever I start it, especially when it is configuring the textures for my video card.

	28-10-2002 04:15									#22
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

It runs great on my PS2!

	28-10-2002 04:29									#23
	Help yourself to an AD-FREE life

Oh, shut up you bloodrinker you!