out of the loop for two years - what have I missed?

Ka Faraq Gatri · Post by **Ka Faraq Gatri** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:37 pm

I haven't had a viable gaming rig for about two years now - a situation I'm hoping to rectify soon

I want to pick up a couple of games to break in my new system but I haven't kept tabs on what has been going on in PC gaming and I'd appreciate any recommendations.

I prefer turn-based strategy and party-based RPGs but I'm not averse to a good RTS (skirmish mode a must as I don't have time for campaigns)

I already have Fate which just works on my current PC - so far my shortlist of games to investigate consists of:

- Evil Genius
- Railroad Tycoon 3
- Space Colony
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

what else should I be considering?

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:44 pm

Rome Total War

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:52 pm

Warhammer is a lot of fun, so is Rome. I'd also recommend Rise Of Nations for some more RTSing goodness (but the ability to pause and give orders, interesting national border ideas, other fun stuff).

Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:00 pm

Ka Faraq Gatri wrote:I prefer turn-based strategy

***** Disciples II Gold *****

killbot737 · Post by **killbot737** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:47 pm

Moonbase Commander

ChrisGwinn · Post by **ChrisGwinn** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:09 pm

Silent Storm
both Freedom Forces

Defiant · Post by **Defiant** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:31 pm

TBS:
Galactic Civilizations

TBS-like RTS:
Rise of Nations
Hearts of Iron 2

Other good games:
Mafia
I was an Atomic Mutant
Ghost Master
Beyond Good & Evil

Rip · Post by **Rip** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:45 am

Nade wrote:Other good games:
Mafia

Another vote for Mafia. I don't know why but I was thinking that was more than 2 years old. I've been playing it again this week, and it still kicks ass.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:56 am

Ka Faraq Gatri wrote:
I prefer turn-based strategy and party-based RPGs

You want Silent Storm - turn based strategy with party RPG elements, and fantastically done.

Also consider the Knights of the Old Republic titles (1 and 2) for a great party based RPG. Rome: Total War for your grand strategy fix. The RTS recommendation would be Rise of Nations. Some other possibles:

Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic (turn based strategy)
Kohan II (an intelligent RTS)
Spellforce (a combination RTS/RPG)

D.A.Lewis · Post by **D.A.Lewis** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:14 am

A little bit different than what you've been playing but if you're getting a new rig why not try out Chronicles of Riddick-Butcher Bay? Nice graphics, great gameplay and an interesting story. I am not a FPS guy but that game really won me over.

Defiant · Post by **Defiant** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:30 am

Rip wrote:
Nade wrote:Other good games:
Mafia
Another vote for Mafia. I don't know why but I was thinking that was more than 2 years old. I've been playing it again this week, and it still kicks ass.

Just checked. It was released in '02, so you're right. But that's no reason not to recommend it.

CSL · Post by **CSL** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:19 am

Hearts of Iron II

yossar · Post by **yossar** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:08 am

If you're at all interested in PBEM TBS, Dominions 2 can't be beat.

Fretmute · Post by **Fretmute** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:27 am

You may have already played it, as it's pretty old, but no TBS collection is complete without Space Empires IV Gold.

Captain Caveman · Post by **Captain Caveman** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:28 pm

Nade wrote:
Rip wrote:
Nade wrote:Other good games:
Mafia
Another vote for Mafia. I don't know why but I was thinking that was more than 2 years old. I've been playing it again this week, and it still kicks ass.
Just checked. It was released in '02, so you're right. But that's no reason not to recommend it.

Especially since it can be found for about 5 bucks these days. Steal of the century, if you ask me.

Ka Faraq Gatri · Post by **Ka Faraq Gatri** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:47 am

thanks for the suggestions.

I hit a few stores today and walked away with:
- Warhammer: Dawn Of War
- Tiger Woods 2005
- Space Colony
- Silent Storm
- Vega$: Make It Big!
- Evil Genius
- Ghost Master
- Railroad Tycoon 3

which should keep me happy for a while. now I just need to survive the next two weeks waiting on my new PC.

of the other games mentioned I already have Rise Of Nations, Disciples II, Freedom Force 1, I Was An Atomic Mutant!, Galactic Civilizations, Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic, Dominions 2 & Space Empires IV Gold.

and Beyond Good & Evil & KOTOR1 on X-BOX.

so I guess I'm doing better than I thought.

Archangel · Post by **Archangel** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:33 am

Maybe not RTS in the sence many people refer to , but "Silent hunter III" is a very good game.

stimpy · Post by **stimpy** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:10 pm

Hope i dont start another one of "those" debates.....but Soldiers:Heroes of WW2 is a great game on the cheap.

knob · Post by **knob** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 7:21 pm

Rip wrote:
Nade wrote:Other good games:
Mafia
Another vote for Mafia. I don't know why but I was thinking that was more than 2 years old. I've been playing it again this week, and it still kicks ass.

+1

stimpy wrote:Hope i dont start another one of "those" debates.....but Soldiers:Heroes of WW2 is a great game on the cheap.

STARFORCE! STARFORCE!

Actually, it really is an awesome game.

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