PC Game Suggestions, Please! :)

Mechablob · 03-15-2011, 03:12 PM

Hello, I've just set up a new computer, and I have the intention of getting some PC games.

Anything horror related (that can give genuine scares, I guess - something like Amnesia: The Dark Descent) or fantasy - something that generally is addicting, I guess. I have the intention of getting Amnesia and a game called The Witcher (any opinions on this game would be great - is it any good or is it terrible?).

Any suggestions are welcome, though. I'll end up looking into them all anyway. Thanks.

**Zageron** · 03-15-2011, 03:21 PM

Half-Life 1 and 2
Portal
Mirror's Edge
Bioshock
MYST and/or Riven (very low resolution games)
SuperMeatBoy
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
Braid
Track Mania Nations Forever (free)
Alien Swarm (free)
The Ball
F.E.A.R 1 and 2

Those are pretty much all I remember at the moment. All extremely good games.

**MarioNintendo** · 03-15-2011, 05:06 PM

^ and Mass Effect 2

AmreKept · 03-15-2011, 05:54 PM

Resident Evil all the way!

vvav · 03-15-2011, 07:07 PM

LoL/HoN (Casual vs. Hardcore, take your pick)
TF2
Touhou games

^What I play. I've heard very mixed reviews for The Witcher. It's a love/hate thing.

**ninjaKIWI** · 03-15-2011, 07:23 PM

Dragon Age

Be sure to download Steam if you haven't already.

MrGiggles · 03-15-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechablob

Hello, I've just set up a new computer, and I have the intention of getting some PC games.

Anything horror related (that can give genuine scares, I guess - something like Amnesia: The Dark Descent) or fantasy - something that generally is addicting, I guess. I have the intention of getting Amnesia and a game called The Witcher (any opinions on this game would be great - is it any good or is it terrible?).

Any suggestions are welcome, though. I'll end up looking into them all anyway. Thanks.

The Witcher is a PC classic. Check out Frictional Games' previous forays into horror as well, Penumbra isn't as awesome as Amnesia but it's still worthwhile.

**G.S.M** · 03-16-2011, 04:00 PM

System Shock 2

Kage_No_Shi · 03-16-2011, 05:06 PM

Bioshock 1 and 2. Bioshock 1 occasionally goes on sale on steam, last few times it was $5 US I think. Bioshock 2 is due for a sale too. I expect one either during a Steam Summer sale, or this Fall at the latest (I am pretty sure BS2 hasn't been put on sale yet, anyway).

Metro 2033 - If your rig is good enough (meaning High End), this might be a game to get. It has a pretty dark style, like you like. It's a linear First Person Shooter with no online, so it's up to you if it matches your style.

Oblivion - The game to get if you like a "Do whatever" style of game. You can get tons of usermods on it to make it a whole new game if you like. Even without the graphical overhaul mods, it still looks significantly more pretty than the console versions.

If you get Steam, you might want to pre-order Portal 2. It'll net you a free copy of Portal 1, which is is a nice bonus. There is a Portal 1 demo available, so download that and see how you like it. If you enjoy it, then go ahead and pre-order Portal 2!

Other games you might want to check out:

Burnout: Paradise Ultimate Box - Lacks the non-free DLC, but it is well optimized for PC rigs and looks gorgeous. If you can find it on sale, you can get it for as low as $5 (totally worth it even if you've beaten a console version)
Crysis/Warhead - Must-haves for anyone with a high-end rig. It's just a PC gamer thing XD If you like it, get Crysis 2 pre-ordered (Comes out on the 22nd). There is a multiplayer demo of Crysis 2 as well.

What're your system specs Mechablob? It'll be really helpful in determining what you can run.

Xx{Midnight}xX · 03-16-2011, 05:15 PM

Starcraft 2.

RTS almost at it's finest.

who_cares973 · 03-16-2011, 06:54 PM

stepmania

DJMAYYYNE · 03-16-2011, 07:25 PM

Super Street Fighter IV, Homefront

**darkshark** · 03-16-2011, 07:31 PM

Just Cause 2

This was suggested to me recently, and I've had more fun with this game than any other.

ffraxis · 03-16-2011, 09:56 PM

minecraft.

**Zageron** · 03-17-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ffraxis

minecraft.

Oh yeah.

Excellent game. (Find a public server to join)

MrGiggles · 03-17-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by darkshark

Just Cause 2

This was suggested to me recently, and I've had more fun with this game than any other.

Have you modded it yet? Because that game has truly preposterous fun potential after you get some trainers and mods. I've sunk so many hours into playing around with unbreakable grapples and unsuspecting commies.

@OP: Nearly every game in this thread (Bioshock 2 is the exception, and really only because the prequel is so much better in comparison) is a really good choice so you're pretty much set after all these listposts.

Kage_No_Shi · 03-17-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by darkshark

Just Cause 2

This was suggested to me recently, and I've had more fun with this game than any other.

Yeah, forgot about this for some reason. You'll probably forget to proceed with the story after a while XD

Also, Fallout 3/New Vegas. Can't believe I forgot about that too.

ddr_f4n · 03-17-2011, 08:53 AM

Touhou Project.

Crashfan3 · 03-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3

Ickalanda · 03-17-2011, 08:51 PM

Doom 3 is a really good game and an extremely engaging single player.

Quake 4 also probably has some of what you are looking for there.

The game I suggest most though is StarCraft 2.

Best RTS game in the world, and if RTS isn't your thing, it has great custom games of every genre (even FPS and TPS) with more to come!

03-15-2011, 03:12 PM	#1
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Zageron Zageron E. Tazaterra RRR Developer & DevOps Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BC Age: 34 Posts: 6,592	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) Half-Life 1 and 2 Portal Mirror's Edge Bioshock MYST and/or Riven (very low resolution games) SuperMeatBoy Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee Braid Track Mania Nations Forever (free) Alien Swarm (free) The Ball F.E.A.R 1 and 2 Those are pretty much all I remember at the moment. All extremely good games. __________________ Help Develop FFR

03-15-2011, 05:06 PM	#3
MarioNintendo Expect delays. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Age: 33 Posts: 4,177	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) ^ and Mass Effect 2 __________________

03-15-2011, 05:54 PM	#4
AmreKept FFR Player Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 43	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) Resident Evil all the way!

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vvav FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 294	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) LoL/HoN (Casual vs. Hardcore, take your pick) TF2 Touhou games ^What I play. I've heard very mixed reviews for The Witcher. It's a love/hate thing. __________________ Best Scores: Love-Colored Master Spark AAA, Mute City Remix AAA, Over the Rave AAA, TGWP3 3 good. I'm not good anymore.

03-15-2011, 07:23 PM	#6
ninjaKIWI plain old ugly ass dumbas Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 3,304	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) Dragon Age Be sure to download Steam if you haven't already.

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03-16-2011, 05:06 PM	#9
Kage_No_Shi FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 135	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) Bioshock 1 and 2. Bioshock 1 occasionally goes on sale on steam, last few times it was $5 US I think. Bioshock 2 is due for a sale too. I expect one either during a Steam Summer sale, or this Fall at the latest (I am pretty sure BS2 hasn't been put on sale yet, anyway). Metro 2033 - If your rig is good enough (meaning High End), this might be a game to get. It has a pretty dark style, like you like. It's a linear First Person Shooter with no online, so it's up to you if it matches your style. Oblivion - The game to get if you like a "Do whatever" style of game. You can get tons of usermods on it to make it a whole new game if you like. Even without the graphical overhaul mods, it still looks significantly more pretty than the console versions. If you get Steam, you might want to pre-order Portal 2. It'll net you a free copy of Portal 1, which is is a nice bonus. There is a Portal 1 demo available, so download that and see how you like it. If you enjoy it, then go ahead and pre-order Portal 2! Other games you might want to check out: Burnout: Paradise Ultimate Box - Lacks the non-free DLC, but it is well optimized for PC rigs and looks gorgeous. If you can find it on sale, you can get it for as low as $5 (totally worth it even if you've beaten a console version) Crysis/Warhead - Must-haves for anyone with a high-end rig. It's just a PC gamer thing XD If you like it, get Crysis 2 pre-ordered (Comes out on the 22nd). There is a multiplayer demo of Crysis 2 as well. What're your system specs Mechablob? It'll be really helpful in determining what you can run. __________________ Last edited by Kage_No_Shi; 03-16-2011 at 05:08 PM..

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Xx{Midnight}xX FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 8,548	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) Starcraft 2. RTS almost at it's finest.

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darkshark Nothing. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Pacific Ocean Posts: 4,189	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) Just Cause 2 This was suggested to me recently, and I've had more fun with this game than any other.

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Ickalanda FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan, United States Age: 35 Posts: 113	Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please! :) Doom 3 is a really good game and an extremely engaging single player. Quake 4 also probably has some of what you are looking for there. The game I suggest most though is StarCraft 2. Best RTS game in the world, and if RTS isn't your thing, it has great custom games of every genre (even FPS and TPS) with more to come! __________________ R.I.P. Steve the jellygod My StarCraft II YouTube Channel!

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