# Recommend a good game please. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 30, 2005, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076 "2005-05-30T09:14:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mittu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/1 "2005-05-30T09:14:04Z")
Well, exams are over so I have time to indulge in a bit of gaming until September rolls along and rears it’s ugly head. The trouble is I can’t decide which game to buy, I don’t have a specific genre of game i’m looking for, I enjoy well-made games of any description. So, what games would you recommend to a Doper looking to while away some lazy hazy summer afternoons? P.S. I should say it’s P.C. games i’m talking about, not console. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/2 "2005-05-30T09:29:02Z")
The easiest games to reccomend for general-purpose enjoyment are the ones you recently enjoyed (‘you’ being the reccomender of course) So I’d reccomend any splinter-cell game (there are three. I’d go in order - Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, and Splinter Cell Chaos Theory) And Empire Earth II (assuming you have the patience to learn a complicated game like this) ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/3 "2005-05-30T10:01:43Z")
The _Hitman_ games. Oooh, yeah. ---
**Author:** ![Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f08c70/32.png) [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/4 "2005-05-30T15:27:23Z")
Demonstone for PC - D&D meets Golden Axe Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich - As good as the first one. Surprisngly easy to get a hand on, but each mission has an unique challenge that gets you thinking. Knights of the Old Repubic I/II - Easily accessible role-playing. Can be finished in 48 hours if you play straight. Freelancer - Yeah, I know its old, but there are a few games like it any more. ---
**Author:** ![by-tor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/by-tor/32/266_2.png) [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/5 "2005-05-30T16:06:43Z")
GTA: San Andreas is coming out for PC in a few days. ---
**Author:** ![Catalyst](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@Catalyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catalyst)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/6 "2005-05-30T19:21:36Z")
I’ve been having fun with Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy. If you’re more into strategy than first person shooters, there’s Rise of Nations, which is real-time, and Master of Orion (1 or 2, but not 3), which is turn-based. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/7 "2005-05-30T19:45:41Z")
How about getting yourself a job instead? Or go travelling? ---
**Author:** ![Ogre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecb155/32.png) [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/8 "2005-05-30T19:51:06Z")
Get America’s Army. It’s the official game of the U.S. Army, and it’s free! Damn fine game, too. ---
**Author:** ![mittu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/9 "2005-05-31T08:59:04Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > How about getting yourself a job instead? Or go travelling? There’s always one that comes out with something like this 😉 I **will** be getting a job but **won’t** be working 24/7, I will have free time in which to socialise and relax and simply wanted some advice on the best games around at the moment so I don’t waste my money on a game that I will complete in 6 hours and won’t enjoy. Thanks for the advice so far, some games I have already got and some others I will definitely look into to see if they are my sort of style. ---
**Author:** ![Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stark_Raven_Mad)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/10 "2005-05-31T09:09:14Z")
Fallout 2. One of the best RPG’s ever. You can probably get it bundled with Fallout 1 for ten bucks in the discount bin. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/11 "2005-05-31T09:15:10Z")
I thoroughly enjoyed City of Heroes (if you’re up for a pay-per-month game.) I’ve also just started Guild Wars but can’t yet comment on it beyond that the graphics are quite impressive. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/12 "2005-05-31T09:55:59Z")
In reply to the OP: Well, what other games (of any genre) have you enjoyed? Do you have any general preferences at all? Fast-paced, good story, good graphics, action-oriented, strategic… anything? You could always read reviews and try demos. Personally, I think demos tell you more than any review or person ever could. ---
**Author:** ![mittu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/13 "2005-05-31T11:24:42Z")
I like a range of games really, if I had to pick a favourite genre I would have to say RPGs, I really enjoyed the Baldur’s Gate series and Neverwinter Nights, i’m also a big fan of the KOTOR games. Apart from RPGs I also like First Person Shooters such as HL2 and Doom III. Recently I borrowed LOTR:BFME off a friend and loved playing that, I think I preferred that to other RTS games because it focused more on troop strategy than resources management. ---
**Author:** ![rowe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e68b1a/32.png) [@rowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowe)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/14 "2005-06-02T18:41:52Z")
If you’re looking for some fun, easy to pickup & play type games, then check out the Popcap ones available through Yahoo (or other sites.) Some of them are pretty addictive…I think it’s $19.99 for the full version after you’ve tried the free version. My favorites so far are: Diner Dash Insaniquarium Chuzzle Zuma Heavy Weapon and Typer Shark There are a ton available so there’s something for everyone I think. ---
**Author:** ![Yorikke](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yorikke/32/4335_2.png) [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/15 "2005-06-02T18:54:30Z")
My wife and I have been VERY into World of Warcraft since the day after launch, about 6 months ago. It’s a very accessible massively multiplayer online role-playing game - swords and sorcery, all that kind of thing. It DOES have a monthly fee, from 12 to 15 dollars, but if you can afford 50 cents a day in addition to the initial purchase price, it’s a ton o’ fun… George ---
**Author:** ![archmichael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@archmichael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/archmichael)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/16 "2005-06-02T19:36:37Z")
**Rome: Total War** There is something just satisfying about having your cavalry crash into the side of the enemy’s phalanx. And as they run away, you release the war dogs. ---
**Author:** ![HPL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3da27b/32.png) [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/17 "2005-06-02T19:55:49Z")
If you’re into flight sims, some good ones are: **Crimson Skies** - Set during the 1930’s in an alternate universe where the depression balkanized the USA, Zepplins and air pirates now roam the skies, spurring innovation. Not particulary realistic, but very fun and very reciminsnt of the old Pulp adventure serials. They use Zepplins as battleships and aircraft carriers. What’s not to love? If you can find it, **Tie Fighter** - You play a pilot who has joined the imperial navy just after the battle of Hoth. Fly Imperial ships and rid the galaxy of Rebel Scum. Excellant storyline and great cutscenes. Quite long too. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/18 "2005-06-02T20:02:59Z")
Suggestions by genre: Driving Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 Need for Speed: Underground Need for Speed: Underground 2 (? - It’s supposed to be out for PC but I haven’t seen it) Empire Building/Construction The Settlers: Heritage of Kings Civilization III: Complete Chris Sawyer’s Locomotion Railroad Tycoon 3 Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 MMORPG City of Heroes Action/RPG Guild Wars (It’s an RPG but only MMO in certain places). Freedom Force vs. the Third Reich Sid Meier’s Pirates! Silent Storm FPS Call of Duty Call of Duty: United Offensive Or take a look at [what I own](http://my.ign.com/my/sb?action=viewUserGameList&ownedGames=y) and see if anything strikes your fancy. > [@Sage Rat](#): > > I thoroughly enjoyed City of Heroes (if you’re up for a pay-per-month game.) I’ve also just started Guild Wars but can’t yet comment on it beyond that the graphics are quite impressive. [Hi there](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=314848&highlight=guild+wars)! Let me know if you want to join the CeCL guild. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/19 "2005-06-02T20:21:19Z")
> [@Ogre](#): > > Get America’s Army. It’s the official game of the U.S. Army, and it’s free! Damn fine game, too. They want you to register. Does a recruiter show up at your door? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![HPL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3da27b/32.png) [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2005, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076/20 "2005-06-02T20:27:18Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > They want you to register. > Does a recruiter show up at your door? > 🙂 Nope. At least not for me, and I played the game for a week or so before getting bored with it(I’m not a big muti-player fan. It usally tends to bore me because after a while it becomes nothing more then level building). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-game-please/306076.md?page=2)