j0ekerr: I'm pretty much omnivorous, except for Diablo-styled ARPGs I just can't get into that genre.
Which is funny cause I have at least half a dozen of them.
And I kinda already have fear.
That's the problem with being a somewhat picky eater and having amassed a not-insignificant library.
AgentBirdnest: Well, I'm no RPG expert, ARPG or otherwise, so I won't say anything about those...
In the FPS category, I think Blood is the best
really old one (back when shooters still used sprites) but Outlaws is quite fun too, from what I've played so far. Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a fantastic middle-age shooter that I'd recommend to anyone. It still looks decent and feels smooth, and is a fun all-around game. The STALKER games are
great newish open-world shooters - Shadow of Chernobyl arguably has the best atmosphere and story of the series, but is quite buggy without mods. Call of Pripyat is quite polished, and I thought had the best overall gameplay.
In the strategy department... I've not played too many here, but Act of War wasn't too bad. A lot like C&C Generals, but a bit less casual, and more tactical. (I think I've already talked about this one with you :-p) I also see Heroes of Annihilated Empires on sale, which is a lovely fantasy RPG/RTS hybrid, but some missions might feel a little bit ARPG-ish. But other than that, I haven't really played the others in the sale.
For adventure games - I always bring up Wadjet Eye :-) Blackwell series for the best story and characters, hands down. Resonance is also a great choice - it has a fairly good story and some cool characters, but it also has really great puzzles (my favourite puzzles of any Wadjet Eye game.) And of course, there is a collection of LucasArts titles that are universally acclaimed, but I haven't really played yet :-p
Other stuff...
Blocks that Matter is a nice puzzle/p[atformer. A great head-scratcher about collecting/placing blocks to get to the exit.
Morrowind will keep you busy for a few months/years.
pimpmonkey2382.313: Pretty good, supposed to thunderstorm here today though. But couldn't play icewind dale Enhanced I got from the community give away at all, though found out they're now including the classic version which should play on this lappy.
AgentBirdnest: *hands Pimp an
umbrella* ;-)
Hm, that sucks :-\ ... At least you'll have the classic though.
The enhanced edition would crash out at any moment on any menu, so I couldn't even get to playing on it. lol So I'm pretty happy it comes with original.
