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View Poll Results: What game should I get?
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Grand Theft Auto 3
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Unreal Tournament 2003
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Aliens vs. Predator 2
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Links 2003
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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
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Other (Please post)
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October 25, 2002, 17:06
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And yet another "What game should I get" poll!
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.
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October 25, 2002, 17:44
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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.
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October 25, 2002, 17:46
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October 25, 2002, 17:50
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Btw, I was the one who voted "Other" - I wanted the results to show when I clicked on the thread, so...
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October 25, 2002, 17:52
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GTA3. Simple, but with loads of replay value
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October 25, 2002, 17:58
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Morrowind. Great game, looks great, completely customizeable, and already has a ton of amazing mods released for it.
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October 25, 2002, 18:12
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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. 
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October 25, 2002, 19:04
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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  .
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October 26, 2002, 03:14
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I haven't tried Space HoRSE yet, but if it is anything like M.U.L.E., it will be a sleeper hit.
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October 26, 2002, 09:56
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Don't... go... near... AvP2... unless your into blowing your money for a game you'll bore quickly at.
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October 26, 2002, 10:20
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I can tell which one not to get: Links
C'mon??!@
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October 26, 2002, 12:46
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Pay my utilities!
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October 26, 2002, 13:10
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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.
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October 26, 2002, 13:13
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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. 
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October 26, 2002, 13:49
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Originally posted by FrustratedPoet
EDIT: wow, this is one of the most one-sided polls I've ever seen here.
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More one-sided then the "Who's your fav mod" poll where everyone voted to shoot themselves?
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October 26, 2002, 17:21
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Bought GTA3 today. Thanks for the input guys!!!
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October 26, 2002, 17:28
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Bought GTA3 today. Thanks for the input guys!!!
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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.
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October 27, 2002, 09:15
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Originally posted by JohnT
Bought GTA3 today. Thanks for the input guys!!!
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Be sure to let us know what you think of it. 
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October 27, 2002, 11:37
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Don't buy Links 2003, it bored me completely...
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October 27, 2002, 14:42
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UT2003 is too futuristic
go for GTA3 or a decent 3D shooter like AvP2
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October 27, 2002, 18:12
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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.  
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October 27, 2002, 19:15
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 It runs great on my PS2!
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October 27, 2002, 19:29
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Oh, shut up you bloodrinker you!
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