PC Game Suggestions, Please! :)

[Mechablob]

Hello, I've just set up a new computer, and I have the intention of getting some PC games.

Anything horror related (that can give genuine scares, I guess - something like Amnesia: The Dark Descent) or fantasy - something that generally is addicting, I guess. I have the intention of getting Amnesia and a game called The Witcher (any opinions on this game would be great - is it any good or is it terrible?).

Any suggestions are welcome, though. I'll end up looking into them all anyway. Thanks.

[Zageron]

Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please!

Half-Life 1 and 2
Portal
Mirror's Edge
Bioshock
MYST and/or Riven (very low resolution games)
SuperMeatBoy
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
Braid
Track Mania Nations Forever (free)
Alien Swarm (free)
The Ball
F.E.A.R 1 and 2


Those are pretty much all I remember at the moment. All extremely good games.

[MarioNintendo]

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^ and Mass Effect 2

[AmreKept]

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Resident Evil all the way!

[vvav]

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LoL/HoN (Casual vs. Hardcore, take your pick)
TF2
Touhou games

^What I play. I've heard very mixed reviews for The Witcher. It's a love/hate thing.

[ninjaKIWI]

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Dragon Age

Be sure to download Steam if you haven't already.

[MrGiggles]

Re: PC Game Suggestions, Please!

Hello, I've just set up a new computer, and I have the intention of getting some PC games.

Anything horror related (that can give genuine scares, I guess - something like Amnesia: The Dark Descent) or fantasy - something that generally is addicting, I guess. I have the intention of getting Amnesia and a game called The Witcher (any opinions on this game would be great - is it any good or is it terrible?).

Any suggestions are welcome, though. I'll end up looking into them all anyway. Thanks.

The Witcher is a PC classic. Check out Frictional Games' previous forays into horror as well, Penumbra isn't as awesome as Amnesia but it's still worthwhile.

[G.S.M]

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System Shock 2

[Kage_No_Shi]

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Bioshock 1 and 2. Bioshock 1 occasionally goes on sale on steam, last few times it was $5 US I think. Bioshock 2 is due for a sale too. I expect one either during a Steam Summer sale, or this Fall at the latest (I am pretty sure BS2 hasn't been put on sale yet, anyway).

Metro 2033 - If your rig is good enough (meaning High End), this might be a game to get. It has a pretty dark style, like you like. It's a linear First Person Shooter with no online, so it's up to you if it matches your style.

Oblivion - The game to get if you like a "Do whatever" style of game. You can get tons of usermods on it to make it a whole new game if you like. Even without the graphical overhaul mods, it still looks significantly more pretty than the console versions.

If you get Steam, you might want to pre-order Portal 2. It'll net you a free copy of Portal 1, which is is a nice bonus. There is a Portal 1 demo available, so download that and see how you like it. If you enjoy it, then go ahead and pre-order Portal 2!

Other games you might want to check out:

Burnout: Paradise Ultimate Box - Lacks the non-free DLC, but it is well optimized for PC rigs and looks gorgeous. If you can find it on sale, you can get it for as low as $5 (totally worth it even if you've beaten a console version)
Crysis/Warhead - Must-haves for anyone with a high-end rig. It's just a PC gamer thing XD If you like it, get Crysis 2 pre-ordered (Comes out on the 22nd). There is a multiplayer demo of Crysis 2 as well.

What're your system specs Mechablob? It'll be really helpful in determining what you can run.

[Xx{Midnight}xX]

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Starcraft 2.

RTS almost at it's finest.

[who_cares973]

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stepmania

[DJMAYYYNE]

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Super Street Fighter IV, Homefront

[darkshark]

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Just Cause 2

This was suggested to me recently, and I've had more fun with this game than any other.

[ffraxis]

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minecraft.

[Zageron]

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minecraft.

Oh yeah.

Excellent game. (Find a public server to join)