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Subject: So, I'm looking for a good PC game to play..
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Thing is, I don't like to buy games without playing a demo first. Any suggestions for games that have free demos?

PS Don't suggest HL2. I've formed my opinion on it and it won't change.

  • 12.26.2004 5:47 PM PDT

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  • 12.26.2004 5:49 PM PDT
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Posted by: GothGuy
Computer games are like your logo: DEAD!
Stick to X-box

okaaaaayyy.... MASSIVE LIST OF DEMO'S
Here

  • 12.26.2004 5:56 PM PDT
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Well, there's Halo, Morrowind, Counter Strike, the Sims(only fun if you cheat and download a lot), and Rise of Nations. I've played them all and they are good.

  • 12.26.2004 6:12 PM PDT
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KayJay, I'm looking more for reccomendations. Thanks anyway, though.

MadCow, I own The Sims, Halo, and Morrowind, and I hate Counter-Strike. I'm looking into Rise of Nations.

  • 12.26.2004 6:45 PM PDT
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There's always Age of Empires, that's not a bad one. I also like a lot of the Blizzard games, such as Starcraft and Warcraft, World of Warcraft especially.

  • 12.26.2004 6:56 PM PDT
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depends what games u like...im not a big strategy fan (mostly cuz i suck at them), so i go for mostly FPSs. If you dont have KOTOR on your xbox, get it for pc. also, counterstrike is great and really addictive but, be warned, you will get completely and utterly owned for awhile - still, its fun. sorry im not sure if it has a demo but....its the most popular online game ever, so its gotta be worth the money. the newest version, CS: Source only comes with half-life 2, but im told itll be available seperatly later. there are other, older versions you can get but they dont have ragdoll physics which rock. i thought half-life 2 would suck, but actually it turned out to be one of the funnest games ive ever played. id love to hear your opinion tho.

  • 12.26.2004 7:56 PM PDT

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PS Don't suggest HL2. I've formed my opinion on it and it won't change.


You just had to make it hard, didn't you? Well, then get Doom 3. And a fresh pair of underwear. You're gonna need it.

  • 12.26.2004 8:27 PM PDT
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Posted by: MCs Brother
Posted by: Tanikaze
PS Don't suggest HL2. I've formed my opinion on it and it won't change.


You just had to make it hard, didn't you? Well, then get Doom 3. And a fresh pair of underwear. You're gonna need it.

actually, after playing through the demo of Doom 3, its not that creepy. can get a little spooky at times, but its not that bad over all. i just hate the stupid blur that appears every time you take damage. annoyed the hell out of me when i first started fighting the zombies that shoot at you.

on topic:
i'd suggest
-anything from Blizzard
-anything from id Software (especially Quake)
-MechWarrior series (MW4: Mercinaries is the best one, and you don't need any previous MW games)

  • 12.26.2004 8:46 PM PDT

Devil is Double is Deuce and Joker always trumps Deuce.

Yeah, and the good thing about Mechwarrior 4 is that it's really cheap cuz it came out 3 years ago. I hate how microsoft ruined the Mechwarrior series with Mechassualt.

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  • 12.26.2004 9:26 PM PDT
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MechAssault isn't bad, it's just a different style of combat from MechWarrior.

  • 12.26.2004 9:28 PM PDT
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you need to play stronghold, it will own you all. it beats the hell outa any age of empires game.

  • 12.26.2004 9:31 PM PDT

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Posted by: Stalking Puma
MechAssault isn't bad, it's just a different style of combat from MechWarrior.


It's still a fun game, but it's a kiddie version. I miss all the customization and the details in the cockpit. The missions are easier in MA. I miss the challenge.

  • 12.26.2004 9:36 PM PDT
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I'm looking through all of these games now. Just to note, Doom 3 is lame.

  • 12.26.2004 11:06 PM PDT

Devil is Double is Deuce and Joker always trumps Deuce.

If you're into MMORPGs and you get Star Wars Galaxies, I could meet you in-game and help you level up.

  • 12.26.2004 11:12 PM PDT
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Posted by: MCs Brother
Yeah, and the good thing about Mechwarrior 4 is that it's really cheap cuz it came out 3 years ago. I hate how microsoft ruined the Mechwarrior series with Mechassualt.

they'l definatly make up for it with MA2: lone wolf

  • 12.26.2004 11:17 PM PDT
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Bah, none of the Mechwarrior games has come close to Mechwarrior 2. The introduction, my god, the introduction!

I'd like to know what genres you're into... thatd make it easier.

I'd recommend Dawn of War or Homeworld. Uh. Go back and play Dune 2. Command and Conquer. Grab a copy of the original Doom. The Baldur's Gate series. Chris Sawyer's Transport Tycoon Deluxe. Deus Ex.

You don't really need new games to be entertained.

  • 12.28.2004 6:52 AM PDT
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Racing: Need For Speed Hot Prusuit 2. I highly recommend grand Prix 4 if you have a fast PC and a good video card.

Action: Grand Theft Auto:Vice City

FPS: Far Cry

i can't suggest anymore. my PC is too slow so I don't look for PC games.

  • 12.28.2004 6:59 AM PDT