Are there any good games out there?

Warhammer · 02-24-2006, 07:45 AM

I need some help. I've got some free money to spend, and was thinking about getting a new game, but as far as I am aware, there is nothing really out there. Are there any games I am missing, or should put some money down on?

Civ 4, heck I can't think of anything past that!

IwasHere · 02-24-2006, 07:53 AM

The new Star Wars game is supposed to be amazing.

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/starwarsrts/

If your looking for something to play on your home computer, Gamespot has it currently ranked: #1
Rank on PC: 1 of 5,416

KWhit · 02-24-2006, 07:54 AM

Civ4 is outstanding. Nothing else out right now interests me either.

QuikSand · 02-24-2006, 08:07 AM

Maximum-Football

Warhammer · 02-24-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KWhit

Civ4 is outstanding. Nothing else out right now interests me either.

I heard there was a pretty big memory leak bug in there. Is that a showstopper?

SFL Cat · 02-24-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Maximum-Football

crap...beat me.

KWhit · 02-24-2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

I heard there was a pretty big memory leak bug in there. Is that a showstopper?

I think that was fixed in the latest patch.

The game has always run fine on my system, though, so it wasn't a dealbreaker to me either way.

Honolulu_Blue · 02-24-2006, 08:27 AM

Civ 4's problems have been fixed. It runs like a dream now.

Galactic Civ 2 just got released, though apparently it's pretty buggy. I would wait on that.

I would also recommend "Mount and Blade." It's available via download for $14. It will probably be the best $14 you ever spend on a computer game. It's not a complex game, but it has an amazing fight engine. Very realistic. It's a simple, but fun game. I downloaded it yesterday and played it for 10 hours straight.

bob · 02-24-2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Civ 4's problems have been fixed. It runs like a dream now.

What is the minimum specs that can reasonably run Civ IV? I can't afford to upgrade my PC (purchased roughly Sept. 2002) any time soon b/c I'm saving for a house down payment, but would love this game.

Bonegavel · 02-24-2006, 08:55 AM

Battlefield 2 is a lot of fun if you are into FPS squad games.

QuikSand · 02-24-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Maximum-Football

Sorry, I think I misunderstood what you meant by "out there" anyway.

rkmsuf · 02-24-2006, 09:33 AM

I love the self quote.

Buccaneer · 02-24-2006, 04:28 PM

Civ4 is the only good game that I am aware of that has come out in the past 4 months. Pretty sad, actually, but Civ4 is worth 10 mediocre games.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-24-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IwasHere

The new Star Wars game is supposed to be amazing.

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/starwarsrts/

If your looking for something to play on your home computer, Gamespot has it currently ranked: #1
Rank on PC: 1 of 5,416

I don't think it is amazing, but it is good. It is very good to excellent if you are also a Star Wars Fan. However, if you've liked any of the games in the genre, you can't beat Civ4.

IwasHere · 02-24-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

What is the minimum specs that can reasonably run Civ IV? I can't afford to upgrade my PC (purchased roughly Sept. 2002) any time soon b/c I'm saving for a house down payment, but would love this game.

I think this would be show stopper for every game mentioned in this thread.

2002 was a long time ago.

Bee · 02-24-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I would also recommend "Mount and Blade." It's available via download for $14. It will probably be the best $14 you ever spend on a computer game. It's not a complex game, but it has an amazing fight engine. Very realistic. It's a simple, but fun game. I downloaded it yesterday and played it for 10 hours straight.

I agree about Mount & Blade. Great game (although not complete). Before the most recent version, I was playing a mod for it called "The Last Days" that was based on Middle Earth. Really gave the game more depth, but it hasn't been updated to the new version yet.

02-24-2006, 07:53 AM	#2
IwasHere Banned Join Date: Sep 2004	The new Star Wars game is supposed to be amazing. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/starwarsrts/ If your looking for something to play on your home computer, Gamespot has it currently ranked: #1 Rank on PC: 1 of 5,416 Last edited by IwasHere : 02-24-2006 at 08:09 AM.

02-24-2006, 08:27 AM	#8
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Civ 4's problems have been fixed. It runs like a dream now. Galactic Civ 2 just got released, though apparently it's pretty buggy. I would wait on that. I would also recommend "Mount and Blade." It's available via download for $14. It will probably be the best $14 you ever spend on a computer game. It's not a complex game, but it has an amazing fight engine. Very realistic. It's a simple, but fun game. I downloaded it yesterday and played it for 10 hours straight. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

02-24-2006, 09:33 AM	#12
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I love the self quote. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-24-2006, 07:54 AM	#3
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Civ4 is outstanding. Nothing else out right now interests me either.

02-24-2006, 08:07 AM	#4
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Maximum-Football

02-24-2006, 08:55 AM	#10
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	Battlefield 2 is a lot of fun if you are into FPS squad games.

02-24-2006, 04:28 PM	#13
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Civ4 is the only good game that I am aware of that has come out in the past 4 months. Pretty sad, actually, but Civ4 is worth 10 mediocre games.

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