I've seen lots of threads concerning the quality of games for PS3 etc but as I cannot justify buying one of these to my missus (yes I am a mouse ) has anybody got experience/advice on games to get for a desk top
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Games for the PC..
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How old is your machine? What sort of games do you like to play?
If you like shooting stuff, have a decent high-end rig, you can't go very wrong with Call of Duty 4.
If you like shooting stuff, have a decent high-end rig, you can't go very wrong with Call of Duty 4.
Just head to GameSpot, read the reviews and also download the demos before buying any.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is really good for FPS
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is really good for FPS
But seriously it depends on what kind of game your into. COD4 is immense. Crysis is pretty good as well.
It may be 10 years old, but its still the best game to be released on the pc
feck! If he can afford a PC to play that on, he should be able to find a few pennies for a PS3 or XBox.
My pc plays it fine and its about a year old
Depends what you define as "fine".
It may be 10 years old, but its still the best game to be released on the pc
Good shout. The other day I played a 4v4 deathmatch against the computer. Old, but still great.
RTSs aren't for everyone though, generally.
Good shout. The other day I played a 4v4 deathmatch against the computer. Old, but still great.
RTSs aren't for everyone though, generally.
True, but for those who do like their RTS' this has to be one of the best. In terms of game play, there is no other like it. I used to play it online, it was immense. Although I haven't done that in about a year.
Just buy one, and say you won it in a competition
Don't you have to play AOEII on Gamespy now? I remember playing that on MSN Gaming Zone years ago.
I actually did something along these lines, and got away with it.
Nah IGZones, or at least it was when I last played. I might re-install it actually
I do it all the time
the missus is very understanding though, I have racked up an impressive gadget total in the last year and she hasnt minded too much
get cod4 and download 'the all seeing eye' better server browser than gamespy and you're set.
COD4 and crysis
aoe1,2,3
rise of nations1,2
prince of persia:sands of time and the two thrones
fifa 2007,2008
hidden & dangerous 2
need for speed : most wanted
call of duty 4
bioshock
unreal tournament 3
rise of nations1,2
prince of persia:sands of time and the two thrones
fifa 2007,2008
hidden & dangerous 2
need for speed : most wanted
call of duty 4
bioshock
unreal tournament 3
Crysis... yeah.
You don't need Vista to have Directx10 effects in this game. Damn cheating Microsoft.
You don't need Vista to have Directx10 effects in this game. Damn cheating Microsoft.
Get WinMAME - the arcade emulator that you can play all the old arcade games with.
Or have a wander over to worldofspectrum.org for a bit of 80's retrofun
Or have a wander over to worldofspectrum.org for a bit of 80's retrofun
Can anyone recommend a good mystery, adventure a la Myst? No action required, just an immersive environment. Something spooky a plus.
Riven
Did that one. Great sequel.
Far Cry
Bugaboo the Flea is really getting on my tits. I've been trying to complete that fecker since I was seven.
escape from monkey island
Europa Universalis III with the Napoleon's Ambition expansion is a great strategy game especially if you're interested in history. It's basically the only game I play.
First one was great! Never played the second one. Are there any other this type of games??
Good shout. The other day I played a 4v4 deathmatch against the computer. Old, but still great.
RTSs aren't for everyone though, generally.
random maps are where the men come out to play
It may be 10 years old, but its still the best game to be released on the pc
A personal favourite of mine, miles better than any other game in the same genre. How quick could you castle?
er weastie -its not me and pennies thats the problem - its my missus allowing me to expend those pennies
I've got a Intel core 2Quad Processor 4 gb of ram and a GF 8600 graphics card
Haven't really played any games for years - Quake and Flight sim were my favs years back
PC has a Core 2 quad processor, 4 GB ram and a GF 8600 graphics card and a 500GB HD- out of choice I prefer the shooting stuff anything more complex makes my brain start saying "Does not compute"
where can I get Winmame ?
It depends on what map. Just for fun I had a build where I could be imperial by 19:30ish. I used to play online though and was a known player for a while when I had too much time on my hands. If you don't play online, then do it. You may think you are good but some of the guys online will kill you without even reaching second gear. Although to be fair theres not many great players around since aoe3 was released and the zone closed down.
good shout - thanks
also COD4 was on my possibles list after I read all the good comments on it here on the Caff
It may be 10 years old, but its still the best game to be released on the pc
thanks Smashed - will take your advice and include this one
Do it, its brilliant. Its still my favourite game of all time and I have a 360.
Feck, I am definitely getting geekier the older I get
I played online a bit, was part of a clan and all. I don't play if it's not online, else it's just a huge step down and a waste of time. imperial by 19:30 is incredible, I would love to know what your secret is! I was never that quick myself; a good game would be castling in 17 min. What was your civ of choice?
What clan were you in? You know the michi map? I do it on that. Its basically a map where you have trees between you and your enemy so you dont have to worry about being rushed. I could never do it on open map I think that would be impossible. I haven't played in about a year though online, so I dread to think what times I would be hitting now! I might still have records though I am not sure