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Here are some of the games that keep pulling me back, no matter how old I get:
The Fallout Series
Alright, these games are made of pure win. Those of you more action-oriented might find it a lot slow, but for the RPGers among us this game was one of the definers of the genre on the PC. Turn-based movement and combat, inventory management even before Diablo came along, very good dialogue and an engaging story.
Fallout: Tactics for the PC might be more up the alley of those seeking more guns blazing than mouths talking. Still turn-based combat, but faster and more fluid.
Incidentally, Fallout 3 is on the way. Real excited for it.
Link above goes to one of the prominent Fallout communities.
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Grid Wars
Definite time-killer. Do not play this game if you're fond of shooters and need your time to finish work. Trust me, you will not get anything done. Good thing I installed it on the laptop so I don't see it on my screen much.
Grid Wars, like I said in the topic, is a free version of the popular Geometry Wars avaliable for the XBox. While there's no online component here, do you really need one? Playing with yourself (*cough*) is tons of fun enough. Man I gotta play this again.
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The Monkey Island Games
No matter how many times I finish them it's still a blast to play. Of course not two, three times in a row, that'd ruin the whole "getting back to it" part.
For those of us who grew up when the PC world was still straddling between DOS and Windows, you HAVE HAD to at least heard of the genre of adventure games. Secret of Monkey Island, Broken Sword, Day of the Tentacle, Sam and Max, and so on. Without spoiling too much, basically you're Guybrush Threepwood, wannabe-pirate-extraordinaire, and no matter how much running you do, the evils of the zombie pirate LeChuck always catch up to you. So armed with nothing but your wits, a LOT OF TIME, and a conveniently placed action menu at the bottom of your screen, you try to get out of the mishaps you fall into.
These games (especially the ones made by LucasArts) are very famous for their beautiful art, amazingly funny dialogue, and unforgettable plots. If you want to experience them again, ScummVM is the place to start.
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Transport Tycoon
The one I linked to is the free, open-source version. Just doing my part.
Transport Tycoon, for those of you that haven't played it, is a lot like SimCity (which I also play, BTW) except that you manage the transportation needs of the cities built around you. You name it: buses, trains, airplanes and boats, if it moves people and cargo, then you get to control it. Again, might not be for those seeking more action.
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Final Fantasy VI
If you owned an SNES, this has got to be one of the best RPGs for that system alongside Chrono Trigger, if not alongside all other systems' RPGs. It's that good.
With a story that was still pretty fresh then (with a female lead!), great characters, nice places, and an unforgettably insane madman, this game is a testament to Squaresoft's genius. Get it, one way or another.
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Street Fighter
Even after all these years I'm still addicted to this game. It's heaven in 2D.
Street Fighter is THE game that catapulted the fighting game genre into the spotlight, and it continues to be very popular today. Unfortunately I haven't heard of that many players locally, so I never get play much besides some of my friends. And no, I'm not talking about those crossover-type games like Marvel vs. Capcom or X-Men vs. Street Fighter, I'm talking about plain, pure Street Fighter, although I play a bit of Capcom vs. SNK now and then.
I just feel that there's more timing and strategizing involved within a 2D world than with 3D, because you can't sidestep attacks. Either you block or you parry, and if you're against a skilled player you won't get to do either. Not saying that these don't exist with 3D fighters, though. I enjoy myself a little Tekken now and then, but I'll always come back to SF sooner or later.
Currently playing: Third Strike and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo.
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I think you get the gist of the games that really take up most of my gametime. I'm not heavy into the whole MMORPG thing. Also, this should show why I don't actually finish a lot of games: too many going on at once. I have a good time, so I couldn't care less, heh.
+1 to SimCity, Persona 3 and Jagged Alliance
Here are some of the games that keep pulling me back, no matter how old I get:
The Fallout Series
Alright, these games are made of pure win. Those of you more action-oriented might find it a lot slow, but for the RPGers among us this game was one of the definers of the genre on the PC. Turn-based movement and combat, inventory management even before Diablo came along, very good dialogue and an engaging story.
Fallout: Tactics for the PC might be more up the alley of those seeking more guns blazing than mouths talking. Still turn-based combat, but faster and more fluid.
Incidentally, Fallout 3 is on the way. Real excited for it.
Link above goes to one of the prominent Fallout communities.
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Grid Wars
Definite time-killer. Do not play this game if you're fond of shooters and need your time to finish work. Trust me, you will not get anything done. Good thing I installed it on the laptop so I don't see it on my screen much.
Grid Wars, like I said in the topic, is a free version of the popular Geometry Wars avaliable for the XBox. While there's no online component here, do you really need one? Playing with yourself (*cough*) is tons of fun enough. Man I gotta play this again.
---
The Monkey Island Games
No matter how many times I finish them it's still a blast to play. Of course not two, three times in a row, that'd ruin the whole "getting back to it" part.
For those of us who grew up when the PC world was still straddling between DOS and Windows, you HAVE HAD to at least heard of the genre of adventure games. Secret of Monkey Island, Broken Sword, Day of the Tentacle, Sam and Max, and so on. Without spoiling too much, basically you're Guybrush Threepwood, wannabe-pirate-extraordinaire, and no matter how much running you do, the evils of the zombie pirate LeChuck always catch up to you. So armed with nothing but your wits, a LOT OF TIME, and a conveniently placed action menu at the bottom of your screen, you try to get out of the mishaps you fall into.
These games (especially the ones made by LucasArts) are very famous for their beautiful art, amazingly funny dialogue, and unforgettable plots. If you want to experience them again, ScummVM is the place to start.
---
Transport Tycoon
The one I linked to is the free, open-source version. Just doing my part.
Transport Tycoon, for those of you that haven't played it, is a lot like SimCity (which I also play, BTW) except that you manage the transportation needs of the cities built around you. You name it: buses, trains, airplanes and boats, if it moves people and cargo, then you get to control it. Again, might not be for those seeking more action.
---
Final Fantasy VI
If you owned an SNES, this has got to be one of the best RPGs for that system alongside Chrono Trigger, if not alongside all other systems' RPGs. It's that good.
With a story that was still pretty fresh then (with a female lead!), great characters, nice places, and an unforgettably insane madman, this game is a testament to Squaresoft's genius. Get it, one way or another.
---
Street Fighter
Even after all these years I'm still addicted to this game. It's heaven in 2D.
Street Fighter is THE game that catapulted the fighting game genre into the spotlight, and it continues to be very popular today. Unfortunately I haven't heard of that many players locally, so I never get play much besides some of my friends. And no, I'm not talking about those crossover-type games like Marvel vs. Capcom or X-Men vs. Street Fighter, I'm talking about plain, pure Street Fighter, although I play a bit of Capcom vs. SNK now and then.
I just feel that there's more timing and strategizing involved within a 2D world than with 3D, because you can't sidestep attacks. Either you block or you parry, and if you're against a skilled player you won't get to do either. Not saying that these don't exist with 3D fighters, though. I enjoy myself a little Tekken now and then, but I'll always come back to SF sooner or later.
Currently playing: Third Strike and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo.
---
I think you get the gist of the games that really take up most of my gametime. I'm not heavy into the whole MMORPG thing. Also, this should show why I don't actually finish a lot of games: too many going on at once. I have a good time, so I couldn't care less, heh.
+1 to SimCity, Persona 3 and Jagged Alliance
"Let's fight... like gentlemen." - Dudley, SF3
