Best game? I think for me Diablo II LOD. That's what got me into online gaming. I thought it was an excellent game with a great community (early on). The great thing about that game was the ability to play 5 hours a day or 5 hours a month and still have fun with other people who play more or less then you. Most MMORPG's and RTS it is difficult for a hardcore player to play with a casual and vice versa. Most games are way too much of a time sink too if you want to be even semi competitive. I look forward to diablo 3.
And I have to put MOH out there as just an incredible game that started a really fun foray into FPS games for me. Half life/CS gets notable mention too as one of the best of all times even though I barely played it. On the console, Gran Turismo is a console maker for me. Meaning I will buy PS3 when Gran Turismo comes out and just for GT.
And I have to put MOH out there as just an incredible game that started a really fun foray into FPS games for me. Half life/CS gets notable mention too as one of the best of all times even though I barely played it. On the console, Gran Turismo is a console maker for me. Meaning I will buy PS3 when Gran Turismo comes out and just for GT.
HamburgerBoy
Lifer
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Deus Ex overall, but even though I haven't played Starcraft seriously in years, I easily got the most value out of it from 1999 to 2002.
I'd have to say Starcraft and Starcraft: Brood Wars. I remember starting to play this games back in 1999, and getting hooked on the multiplayer aspect. I absolutely loved playing on Battle.net and developing strategies to see what worked and what didn't and then I joined my very first gaming clan. I just bought the Starcraft Battlechest again to relive some of the moments and to prepare for Starcraft II.
The other game that comes to mind is the Baldur's Gate Trilogy which I'm working my way through again right now. I remember when Baldur's Gate first came out and made my jaw drop in awe at the graphics, the characters, the storyline, and the game mechanics.
These games and others are what separates computer gaming from consoles...there is just such a wide variety of great/classic games out for the PC and so many to play.
The other game that comes to mind is the Baldur's Gate Trilogy which I'm working my way through again right now. I remember when Baldur's Gate first came out and made my jaw drop in awe at the graphics, the characters, the storyline, and the game mechanics.
These games and others are what separates computer gaming from consoles...there is just such a wide variety of great/classic games out for the PC and so many to play.
Jesusthewererabbit
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I can't believe no one has said this, but:
STAR CONTROL II
I've played through it at least once a year since about '98. Usually, after I play through it once, I have to play though it again and try to beat my finishing day from the time before. God, I love that game.
Oh, and Super Mario Bros 3. And Super Metroid.
STAR CONTROL II
I've played through it at least once a year since about '98. Usually, after I play through it once, I have to play though it again and try to beat my finishing day from the time before. God, I love that game.
Oh, and Super Mario Bros 3. And Super Metroid.
WhipperSnapper
Lifer
- Oct 30, 2004
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By far, my all time favorite game is the original[/u] Unreal Tournament (the one released in 1999). It is also the greatest online multiplayer first person shooter of all time. Not Half-Life, not CoD, but UT.
I've played it for years, managed a capture-the-flag clan, and I played CTF competitively all the time up until I bought Sins of a Solar Empire in mid-March. I also authored five custom CTF maps for the game, some of which were played on public servers and in clan-match-style pickup games (PUG) matches. It has been, by far, the most engrossing game I've ever played and it's managed to hold my attention for over half-a-decade. It's all about online multiplayer, custom mods and maps, and freedom.
UT 2004 was also excellent in its own way though some aspects of its gameplay were inferior to UT99 (the floaty-dodgeyness and its resulting emphasis on hitscan).
Note that UT3 is a POS and an abject failure and is not representative of what the real UT game is about. The UT3 gameplay isn't too bad but everything that surrounds it is awful (the user interface, the server browser, having to log into Gamespy, how it handles downloading custom content, the file structure, etc.).
I've played it for years, managed a capture-the-flag clan, and I played CTF competitively all the time up until I bought Sins of a Solar Empire in mid-March. I also authored five custom CTF maps for the game, some of which were played on public servers and in clan-match-style pickup games (PUG) matches. It has been, by far, the most engrossing game I've ever played and it's managed to hold my attention for over half-a-decade. It's all about online multiplayer, custom mods and maps, and freedom.
UT 2004 was also excellent in its own way though some aspects of its gameplay were inferior to UT99 (the floaty-dodgeyness and its resulting emphasis on hitscan).
Note that UT3 is a POS and an abject failure and is not representative of what the real UT game is about. The UT3 gameplay isn't too bad but everything that surrounds it is awful (the user interface, the server browser, having to log into Gamespy, how it handles downloading custom content, the file structure, etc.).
I'd have to go for Half Life (1 not 2) and Unreal.
Original HL just did everything right (and didn't rely on really annoying, immersion-breaking infinite respawning bad guys the way much of HL2&episodes did). It had a decent storyline, and, apart from the Xen sections, didn't attempt to do anything too ambitious for its graphical engine, just concentrated on doing what it did immaculately.
With Unreal I think its mostly a technology thing, it just was so much more gorgeous to look at than anything to that date. Things now get incrementally better all the time, but nothing really sticks in my memory as a big leap forward as Unreal did. Also the sound effects plus the lack of other human characters gave it a very strong atmosphere, despite the rather generic storyline.
Oblivion is worthy of mention just for the sheer amount of content for the money, and, along with Morrowind, for really pushing the sandbox concept.
Original HL just did everything right (and didn't rely on really annoying, immersion-breaking infinite respawning bad guys the way much of HL2&episodes did). It had a decent storyline, and, apart from the Xen sections, didn't attempt to do anything too ambitious for its graphical engine, just concentrated on doing what it did immaculately.
With Unreal I think its mostly a technology thing, it just was so much more gorgeous to look at than anything to that date. Things now get incrementally better all the time, but nothing really sticks in my memory as a big leap forward as Unreal did. Also the sound effects plus the lack of other human characters gave it a very strong atmosphere, despite the rather generic storyline.
Oblivion is worthy of mention just for the sheer amount of content for the money, and, along with Morrowind, for really pushing the sandbox concept.
shortylickens
No Lifer
- Jul 15, 2003
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Baldurs Gate 2, with expansion.
It takes so long to complete that by the time you restart it will seem fresh again. Just pick a new character class and a new party and it feels like a whole new game.
No other RPG is as replayable. I wont even go into its entertainment factor.
And since you can get it in a big pack with Icewind Dale 1 and 2 and NWN1 and BG1, its certainly a good value.
2nd place would go to Zelda, specifically A Link to the Past, for the SNES.
Really darn fun gameplay and is much better than most adventure games we have today.
I dont even wanna go over Deus Ex. I think everybody here has covered it well enough. That game is just too easy to jump in. The fact that you can play a dozen different ways and have fun each time is a big plus.
It takes so long to complete that by the time you restart it will seem fresh again. Just pick a new character class and a new party and it feels like a whole new game.
No other RPG is as replayable. I wont even go into its entertainment factor.
And since you can get it in a big pack with Icewind Dale 1 and 2 and NWN1 and BG1, its certainly a good value.
2nd place would go to Zelda, specifically A Link to the Past, for the SNES.
Really darn fun gameplay and is much better than most adventure games we have today.
I dont even wanna go over Deus Ex. I think everybody here has covered it well enough. That game is just too easy to jump in. The fact that you can play a dozen different ways and have fun each time is a big plus.
IL-2
Best WWII Flight Sim Ever. Amazing life/replayability. Strong community after 8 years... Still ahead of it's time...
Best WWII Flight Sim Ever. Amazing life/replayability. Strong community after 8 years... Still ahead of it's time...
You know, I always get an ear to ear grin when I hear the theme music. I don't think game will ever age as well as SMB has. Diablo II is my best reasonable runner up, with Starcraft getting a honorable mention.
CoD- have been playing it since it came out. The MP never gets old for me.. well it does after a couple of hours, but it never gets old week after week 
Wasteland- I have been playing this since it came out off and on. I am not sure what makes it so much fun.
BF2142- Much more balanced than the other BF series which is what makes it one of my faves. I guess my main complaint is that EA doesn't seem to address major issues with their patches for whatever reason. Same old bugs. I still love to play though.
I have played this game through lots of times b/c it was a lot of fun! Why do you hate it so??
Wasteland- I have been playing this since it came out off and on. I am not sure what makes it so much fun.
BF2142- Much more balanced than the other BF series which is what makes it one of my faves. I guess my main complaint is that EA doesn't seem to address major issues with their patches for whatever reason. Same old bugs. I still love to play though.
I have played this game through lots of times b/c it was a lot of fun! Why do you hate it so??
tigersty1e
Golden Member
- Dec 13, 2004
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Medieval 2 Total War for PC
You could play the same faction over and over again and different strategies and outcomes will result every time you play.
For the console, Goldeneye for the N64.
For an 11 year old game, it still rocks.
You could play the same faction over and over again and different strategies and outcomes will result every time you play.
For the console, Goldeneye for the N64.
For an 11 year old game, it still rocks.
Lorne
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- Feb 5, 2001
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Single, Homeworld series and Dungeonseige series
Multi, Way back in the day Mechwarrior2 kicked ass.
Tribes (you can still ping about 400 servers today), Was tribes 2 but all the servers support just fell off the earth.
Diablo 2 was good (Totally burntout from it)
As soon as I notice a hack I quit and only play with friends.
Multi, Way back in the day Mechwarrior2 kicked ass.
Tribes (you can still ping about 400 servers today), Was tribes 2 but all the servers support just fell off the earth.
Diablo 2 was good (Totally burntout from it)
As soon as I notice a hack I quit and only play with friends.
X-Wing and Tie Fighter are what brought me to love PC Gaming and everything to do with computers. I am still trying to figure out how to get the developers to bring it back to life for everyone else who have not experienced them to be blown away!
LOTRO may come close to topping it for me since the future of the game looks very bright and my lifetime membership will insure my desire to keep coming back for more. Plus, my wife plays with me and acutally enjoys it! No more need to justify my seemingly pointless interests!
LOTRO may come close to topping it for me since the future of the game looks very bright and my lifetime membership will insure my desire to keep coming back for more. Plus, my wife plays with me and acutally enjoys it! No more need to justify my seemingly pointless interests!
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