Things my computer can finally run
So I've been catching up on the years of games that my old PC either couldn't run, or couldn't run for better than 6 frames per second (damn you, Call of Duty 2!).
Neverwinter Nights 2: I had heard it wasn't that good, and also really buggy, but I played it recently and I really enjoyed it. Doesn't really have the same feel as NWN1, but a good game, especially when you control and get to upgrade your keep. It does have one of the worst endings I've ever seen, though.
F.E.A.R.: I could play this on my old computer, but not with full shadows and particle effects, and buddy, it's not the same. Fights are really tough now that rooms are completely cloaked in shadow, and when the AI throws a grenade, then flanks you while you can't see through the massive cloud. It's hard now, damn!
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:Shadow of Chernobyl: When I installed this before, my video card was so badly unsupported that if I turned around in-game, I was faced with a giant wall of blackness, like the Langoliers had come to devour my game. But now, I gotta say, it's pretty fun. It starts off sort of iffy, and it's hard, but I spent 20 minutes assaulting a Russian Army patrol, then fighting a rear action as they emptied their base at me down the road, culminating in a giant shootout at the Stalker outpost. Good times.
Halo 2: This was more needing Vista than anything, but still, a damned good game from the bit I've played! Dual wield good.
Overlord: Pikmin used for evil! The AI is kind of dumb, both for the enemy and for your minions, but it's awesome to guide little imps into razing towns and killing sheep. And watching them pick up pumpkins and wear them for hats is just damned fun. ( I named that one Tim.)
I'm installing Supreme Commander and Sam & Max: Season One later, and I've got a good feeling
about those two.
Only downside to this thing is that I can't copy FFXI over because of some registry files I can't seem to get to, so I have to borrow the install CDs from Boolo again and spend 35 hours installing and updating. Oh, and fuck Vista!
I'll also try Jade Empire again eventually, but if anyone can recommend me a game, I'm all ears!
Neverwinter Nights 2: I had heard it wasn't that good, and also really buggy, but I played it recently and I really enjoyed it. Doesn't really have the same feel as NWN1, but a good game, especially when you control and get to upgrade your keep. It does have one of the worst endings I've ever seen, though.
F.E.A.R.: I could play this on my old computer, but not with full shadows and particle effects, and buddy, it's not the same. Fights are really tough now that rooms are completely cloaked in shadow, and when the AI throws a grenade, then flanks you while you can't see through the massive cloud. It's hard now, damn!
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:Shadow of Chernobyl: When I installed this before, my video card was so badly unsupported that if I turned around in-game, I was faced with a giant wall of blackness, like the Langoliers had come to devour my game. But now, I gotta say, it's pretty fun. It starts off sort of iffy, and it's hard, but I spent 20 minutes assaulting a Russian Army patrol, then fighting a rear action as they emptied their base at me down the road, culminating in a giant shootout at the Stalker outpost. Good times.
Halo 2: This was more needing Vista than anything, but still, a damned good game from the bit I've played! Dual wield good.
Overlord: Pikmin used for evil! The AI is kind of dumb, both for the enemy and for your minions, but it's awesome to guide little imps into razing towns and killing sheep. And watching them pick up pumpkins and wear them for hats is just damned fun. ( I named that one Tim.)
I'm installing Supreme Commander and Sam & Max: Season One later, and I've got a good feeling
about those two.
Only downside to this thing is that I can't copy FFXI over because of some registry files I can't seem to get to, so I have to borrow the install CDs from Boolo again and spend 35 hours installing and updating. Oh, and fuck Vista!
I'll also try Jade Empire again eventually, but if anyone can recommend me a game, I'm all ears!