Its that time again...

Space05us · April 19, 2003, 00:54

Yes the time that everyone loves, helping space pick out a new computer game to buy.

and in case anyone was wondering Medieval: Total War was okay, but it got old fast and has very little replay-ability

Urban Ranger · April 19, 2003, 01:38

Yup, just as I thought.

Alaska must be quite a boring place.

Do you have any preferences in terms of genre?

Space05us · April 19, 2003, 03:09

nope no preferences. and yes the part of Alaska Im in is quite boring.

Felch · April 19, 2003, 03:11

I'm getting Galactic Civilizations. It should be good.

Rasbelin · April 19, 2003, 04:27

As UR says, knowing the genre would help alot.

Traianvs · April 19, 2003, 09:05

Soldier of Fortune multiplayer rulez!! but of course, Alaska wouldn't ping very good on European servers

I suggest Age of Mythology as it pleased a wide array of gamers, both the diehards as regular gamers...

Although a diehard like me still thinks AoK had more strategy, AoM has nicer graphics, and cool units and god powers! And a good SP story in my opinion!

General Ludd · April 19, 2003, 09:17

I have to say this in every "recomend a game" thread: If you haven't already, play Europa Universalis 2.

1503 is an intersting little sim/strategy game aswell, but hard as hell. (atleast, I find it hard) It's sort of like a mixture between Colonization, Imperialism, and Settlers. It's more building and economy oriented, but there is conquest aswell. (which I have never taken part in)

Urban Ranger · April 19, 2003, 12:25

I saw 1503, it is any good?

If you have never played XCOM (the original), find it on an abandonware site. It is one of the best games made. Wizardry 8 is also a very good game if you are into the old school RPG's. Of course, there's also Morrowind.

For wargames, you can't go wrong with Panzer General 3. There's also an older thread with wargame recommendations you can dig up.

DrSpike · April 19, 2003, 18:27

FPS: UT2003
TBS: Galciv looks interesting
RTS: Warcraft3, or AOM at a push.

August Borms · April 19, 2003, 19:52

Yeah, definately try out Europa Universalis II!

And I think MoH:AA is still the best multiplayer FPS game around

Nikolai · April 21, 2003, 06:24

EU2 is a really good choice if you haven't got it!

And if you like it, try Crusader Kings form Paradox and Snow Ball, which will come sometime in this year(beta is "just around the corner").

Also, I've heard from friends that C&C: Generals is good, but I haven't tried that one, so I can't give you my own recommandation there.

Cookie Monster · April 24, 2003, 10:44

If you're into TBS space 4x games then definately get Galactic Civilizations. I have it and love it.

Whatever you do stay away from Moo3. This game is extremely poor in gameplay and presentation. It has no fun factor at all.

Space05us · May 4, 2003, 19:15

okay after much looking around on the internet I decided to buy Postal 2 and the bundle set Fallout 1&2

I'll have to keep Galactic Civilizations in mind for next time.

General Ludd · May 4, 2003, 19:26

Postal 2?

Space05us · May 4, 2003, 19:39

edit:Its something different

Skanky Burns · May 4, 2003, 19:47

If you haven't already played them, Thief 1,2 and Deus Ex are all superb games. The first two are very hard to get though.

Urban Ranger · May 4, 2003, 22:29

Postal 2 sounds like the sequel of something awful.

CapitanGarlic · May 5, 2003, 01:26

Actually, Skanky, I just saw Thief 1 and 2 in a platinum dealie at the local Best Buy. Several copies, and not in the bargain bin, either. $15, but I already have both.

Just thought I'd duck in...

Jamski · May 5, 2003, 02:49

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Originally posted by Urban Ranger
Postal 2 sounds like the sequel of something awful.

It's the awful sequel of something even worse

"You choose when to shoot your neighbours"

"Fun"

-Jam

Space05us · May 5, 2003, 02:55

Jamski · May 5, 2003, 03:24

Actually I considered buying it on Saturday - my local shop had one copy of the US version is it any good (reply soon - maybe its gone already)

-Jam

Space05us · May 5, 2003, 03:37

I just orderd it today, if it isnt in by firday than I wont get it until next week.

Jamski · May 5, 2003, 03:43

Guess I won't take the chance on Postal 2 then. Unless someone can tell me that it is worth paying 50 Euros for, and if that happens before the single copy is sold in my local games shop.

-Jam

General Ludd · May 5, 2003, 07:58

I didn't

postal 2 for the "shock factor" of it, but because it seems to be an incredibly shoddy game, with having only blood and mayhem to sell it. (And it is poorly rendered blood and mayhem, I might add)

I would recomend Grand Theft Auto 3 over it.

Alex · May 5, 2003, 14:03

Tetris.

Well, I support the Deus Ex recommendation. If you have patience, though, wait for Rise of Nations. I bet it will be worth the time you wait for it.

Space05us · May 5, 2003, 14:53

Quote:

I didn't postal 2 for the "shock factor" of it, but because it seems to be an incredibly shoddy game, with having only blood and mayhem to sell it. (And it is poorly rendered blood and mayhem, I might add)

you've played it then?

edit:

Ive spent many hours causing mayhem in both Liberty and Vice City, the missions were like a bonus

General Ludd · May 5, 2003, 18:28

Quote:

Originally posted by Space05us

you've played it then?

edit:

Ive spent many hours causing mayhem in both Liberty and Vice City, the missions were like a bonus

No, but from what I've seen and heard it is pretty crappy.

Alex · May 5, 2003, 18:58

I have the same impression. A crappy game made to please some brainless teenagers - hey, dude, I can kill that old lady there -- huahuahuahua, this is fun!