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[Nadiine]

One of the prop 8 threads is getting off track & hopefully we have
some gamers in these parts.

I'm finally starting to look again for a good PC game & don't know what
to buy. I"m interested in a FPS (first person shooter) type - but have never done one except Doom like 10 yrs ago.

Any good games out there that aren't demonic?
(ps. not so much into the arcade stuff).

 

[GQ Chris]

Sorry, I am not a gamer, I can't chime in.

 

[desmalia]

Boxing your husband on a Wii?!!!!!!!!?
Ohhhh I must look into this phenomenon!! LOL

I think it's a fantastic idea - technology is just so amazing today isn't it?

Yep, it's crazy what they come up with these days. With the boxing, it's a really good workout. The first time we did it we were both sore for days after. You're actually throwing punches in the air while facing the screen, but on the game your characters are punching each other. It's a blast!

As for FPS games, the only one I play is one of the Rayman Raving Rabbids mini-games, but that uses plungers to shoot crazy looking bunnies. Pretty G-rated stuff, and probably not quite what you wanted! But from what I understand there are lots of FPS games that people love these days. We looked for something more similar to Duke Nukem (DH prefers them to FPS games, and it was fun to play!), but apparently no one makes anything like that at all. Unfortunately, the shooting games tend to be extremely violent (which I don't mind if it's aliens, etc.), and filled with sexual content. That part is frustrating. There's no need for it. Almost makes you wonder if the video game developers struck a deal with people in the porn industry or something.

 

[Jesus Is Real]

Sorry, I am not a gamer, I can't chime in.

same here~

 

[ReformedChapin]

eh, I'm not big into games stuff anymore especially not PC.

If you want some good FPS action on a console, try Halo, the gf replacement. Guys spend hours on that stuff.

 

[Zecryphon]

If you like WWII games and want an FPS, try any of the Brothers in Arms or Medal of Honor games. There's also FarCry and FarCry 2, and of course the always awesome Resident Evil games if you like blasting zombies, and who doesn't? LOL

 

[porterross]

I'm not into the shooting games, Nadiine. I'm a lunk-headed jock and anything athletic is my therapy, even if it's only a virtual contest. My daughter is into her Zelda and Guitar Hero, but there are some new Star Wars games coming out. Do light sabres do it for ya?

 

[-~Truth_N_Trust~-]

my DH is a gamer, the last FPS he played was STALKER - clear sky/shadow of chernobyl. I think it's mostly shooting mutants. here's a link: http://cs.stalker-game.com/en/

He also loves playing the Call of Duty series (#4 at the moment) which you can play online too in teams or just free-for-all. They're loosely based on world wars (ie. you can play as the americans/russians/british etc.) http://www.callofduty.com/hub It's also a FPS.

But now he's onto the new Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3, which is the new one of the original that got him into gaming, it's a real time stretegy game, not FPS. http://www.commandandconquer.com/



Myself, I'm more into the 'girly' games, lol, one's where you don't have to do much killing... I like Spore - you just have to ignore the whole evolution thing!

I don't *think* there's any/much sexual content - certainly nothing explicit - just the lame low cut tops/short skirts kind of thing *rolls eyes*...

 

[Zecryphon]

I'm surprised more Christians didn't get upset over Spore. There's game that not only promotes evolution, but in essence let's you play God.

 

[Wade Smith]

I am very good at FPS and RTS games, but I try not to play any of it any more. Gaming is like a big addiction/idolatry problem to me, and I mean like Alcoholics Anonymous addiction.

I'm not familliar with any of the more recent FPS, but I know there is a very good one that you can download for free and play online for free, which is called "Gunz:The Duel". Just make sure you download the english version. Hmmm...it isn't nearly as popular as the ones you pay for, but it has some very diverse skill levels of players, so even if you hit your threshold, at least there's always starting over and whipping up on the noobs . I hit my threshold somewhere on the low end of the "K-stylers", and never could get any better, but could eat most "sprayers" for lunch. Fun game and very, very clean compared to the majority of FPS, at least as far as I can remember. There is also a "co-op mode" where you team up to fight the zombies and whatever to earn better gear.

Once you get where you can win a decent amount of team games and deathmatch games with "sprayers", you will need to ask someone to train you in "K-Style" or "J-Style", because by the time you start winning games consistently, the computer will start matching you with the expert players, and this game is FAR from your typical FPS at expert level.

If you are looking to win a game by running around with the chaingun, don't get this game, you'll get plastered...repeatedly. If you are looking for a FPS where the shotgun and the sword/dagger are the best weapons, this is the game for you.


If you want to try something different, try Starcraft, if you haven't already. The game is 10 years old now, but it is still the best video game ever made. You can buy it and the expansion in any gaming store for about $20. It is RTS (Real Time Strategy) and right now the Koreans are the best in the world, as they nearly always have been.

Just search youtube for "starcraft Korean pro gamers" and you'll get hundreds of videos of watching the very best vs the very best.

The only problem with Starcraft for multiplayer is that it is a LOT like chess, as a noob, the skill gap is almost impossible to overcome. You will lose fast and often for your first several dozen to perhaps several hundred games. I guarantee it. I had played the game for about the entire 10 years, ~10,000 multiplayer games, and am still considered a "c-" player.

 

[-~Truth_N_Trust~-]

The Koreans are nuts over starcraft - isn't it their national sport? I know they have TV channels dedicated to showing starcraft matches... I think the new starcraft is due out pretty soon (finally) and there are many salivating at the thought! lol!
Here's a video of a korean tournament!
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkXeVmRYhM

 

[Wade Smith]

The Koreans are nuts over starcraft - isn't it their national sport? I know they have TV channels dedicated to showing starcraft matches... I think the new starcraft is due out pretty soon (finally) and there are many salivating at the thought! lol!
Here's a video of a korean tournament!
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkXeVmRYhM

To put this in perspective, these two guys are better at Starcraft than Tom Brady is at football, or Michael Jordan is at basketball. That isn't an exaggeration.

 

[-~Truth_N_Trust~-]

oh yeah, they are the best in the world - and they make bucket loads of money for it!

 

[Nadiine]

eh, I'm not big into games stuff anymore especially not PC.

If you want some good FPS action on a console, try Halo, the gf replacement. Guys spend hours on that stuff.

If you like WWII games and want an FPS, try any of the Brothers in Arms or Medal of Honor games. There's also FarCry and FarCry 2, and of course the always awesome Resident Evil games if you like blasting zombies, and who doesn't? LOL

Ok,,,,,,,,

I can FINALLLLLLLY participate on this thread I made lol

I went to Gamespot & just did a mass review of their games

to RC, Yep, I found Halo:Combat evolution to be a good FPS - not of the demonic kind. I put that one on my Christmas list

And to Zec - I liked both Far Cry's... only my computer is just shy of
the system requirements to play the 2007-2008+ games.
So no Fallout 3, no Gears of War......
I can play Res. Evil 4 & it was put onto PC, so that's on my list


I also found Chronicles of Riddick (older game) - & Half Life 2.
I'm getting "The Orange Box" which is like 4-5 games in it - all Half Life 2 expansions w/ Half Life2 & some other one in it.

When I upgrade my computer maybe next year or so, the prices of the newer ones will be cheaper, so I can get those later.

So I might not be around CF as much after Christmas lol

 

[CyberPaladin]

Nadiine Half-life 2 is a really fun game. Also you might want to look and see if you find any games from either the Call of Duty or Medal of Honor series.

 

[Nadiine]

Nadiine Half-life 2 is a really fun game. Also you might want to look and see if you find any games from either the Call of Duty or Medal of Honor series.

Hi CP =0)

I looked up the latest Call of Duty (it looks like there were quite a few of this series lol) - but it seemed more warrish than I was interested in...
Gears of War looked more interesting - but I'll go thru the other Call of Duty's & see what they offer. (can't play new ones anyways w/ out a slight upgrade... I'm just shy of the sys. regs).

I'll check out Medal of Honor, I didn't even see that one reviewed, so I'll check it out too.

I noticed FPS games don't last as long either (like 9-12 hours of play) - wondering if there's other games that more along the lines of like mystery/sci fi detective stuff that would last longer & take more time.
(not so much into solving puzzle type things - I'm HORRIBLE with that stuff!).

I've never played these FPS's before - do you just blow thru the entire game if you have a weekend to play them?

Max Payne I had heard about - but it looks like it's not made for
PC yet.

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

I'm a PC gamer, but FPS and RTS are totally not my thing. I like roleplaying/adventure games (the Fallout series, Morrowind and Oblivion) and turn-based strategy games (Civilization, etc.). I love MMORPGs like World of Warcraft, but I've given them up for now because they're an endless time sink.

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

Hi CP =0)

I looked up the latest Call of Duty (it looks like there were quite a few of this series lol) - but it seemed more warrish than I was interested in...
Gears of War looked more interesting - but I'll go thru the other Call of Duty's & see what they offer. (can't play new ones anyways w/ out a slight upgrade... I'm just shy of the sys. regs).

I'll check out Medal of Honor, I didn't even see that one reviewed, so I'll check it out too.

I noticed FPS games don't last as long either (like 9-12 hours of play) - wondering if there's other games that more along the lines of like mystery/sci fi detective stuff that would last longer & take more time.
(not so much into solving puzzle type things - I'm HORRIBLE with that stuff!).

I've never played these FPS's before - do you just blow thru the entire game if you have a weekend to play them?

Max Payne I had heard about - but it looks like it's not made for
PC yet.

At least one Max Payne game is out for PC. I'm sure of that because I've played it, even finished it a few times. It's pretty old, probably in the bargain bins. It must be the sequel that hasn't come out yet. As I said, I'm not really a FPS player, but I liked that one because of the film noir detective plot line.

 

[CyberPaladin]

Nadiine you play as WWII soldier in all Call of Duty and Medal of Honor games but Call of Duty 4 which is set in modern times.
I have another idea Unreal Anthology might be to your liking it has Sci Fi theme and isn't recently released product. I'm a little bais though the orginal Unreal was the first FPS I ever played.
Also you might want to look Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic I/II I played them both on the XBox and found them to be pretty althought rather linear RPGs.

 

[Nadiine]

Nadiine you play as WWII soldier in all Call of Duty and Medal of Honor games but Call of Duty 4 which is set in modern times.
I have another idea Unreal Anthology might be to your liking it has Sci Fi theme and isn't recently released product. I'm a little bais though the orginal Unreal was the first FPS I ever played.
Also you might want to look Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic I/II I played them both on the XBox and found them to be pretty althought rather linear RPGs.

hey Koooolies, thanks alot!

I'll do more checking on it tonight.

I was trying to get my Christmas list out early so anybody could order the games off Amazon or something - some of these older games might not be as easy to find or cheaper if you order them - or might have to wait till they're in stock, etc. etc.

I'm a complete newbie w/ FPS - I always shy'd away from that becuz of what I heard of the Columbine killings...
Well I take that back, I did play the first Doom game (before I found out those were demons) when I had Super Nintendo lol... it was my sister's game & we both played it a little bit here & there- but not too much. That was creepy to play at nite all alone
:/

I did see some "Unreal" titles in there but didn't check any of them out, so I'll go back thru those too.
Thanks for the info
I can't wait to get them & play next month.