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    Debating what game next

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Masterbassist, Nov 12, 2008.

  1. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    so i just beat Fallout 3, at least one ending of it

    and i must say that game is one of the best ive ever played so far

    now i wanna get another game its just i dont know which one
    i preferably would want some online play

    this is what i have in my list so far:
    1) Red Alert 3
    2) COD5
    3) left 4 dead
    4) WOW: lich king


    which one should be my next purchase
    or any other recomendations?
     
  2. ARom

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    +1 Call of Duty 5

    - Don't play Red Alert 3 until you have played Company of Heroes... the online is the best on PC (RTS). :)

    Left 4 Dead seems like the kind of game that you should wait until the price drops down, I don't think they have as much content in that game as a Crysis, or a Fallout.

    I'm not big on 'world of warcraft'...
     
  3. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    ive played company of heroes and i love it
     
  4. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    the only game i've played or kept up with is COD5, and i liked the game.
     
  5. Jahar

    Jahar Notebook Consultant

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    1) Master are you a massive red alert fan? I hear some people are disappointed by its campy nature. I haven't played an RTS in a LONG *** time, since hmm Frozen Throne (WC3 expansion) but I'm keen to play another one so if you do pick it up let me know if its good.

    I was going to suggest Dead Space if you haven't picked it up already

    Those are a very wide assortment of games, I think first question is are you in the mood for an FPS, RTS, MMORPG or just anything?
     
  6. CTLVR

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    First 3 choices look really good . L4D looks like a very addictive game with exciting gameplay . So far a lot of people said only good things about the demo . It will provide lots of fun , and hopefully they will get that matchmaking system in order .

    RA3 should be fun as well . If you are into RTS`s you will have a lot of good times playing against other players online .

    I am not too familiar with the CoD line but from what i`ve seen they have some pretty good games . I think their games are mostly for multiplayer game . Single player campaigns are fun but a bit short .

    If you are a casual gamer i wouldnt recommend WoW:WotLK . I myself am a wow player . I think people who play this game casually miss out on a lot of content , though it is still fun to play . It takes a lot of time , especially when you are in a raiding guild and try and defeat end game dungeons .
     
  7. Garandhero

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    Probably want to get COD5 looks amazing.

    or just wait for Starcraft 2 :)!!
     
  8. Budding

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    I am not liking CoD5 much, feels more similar to CoD2 than it does CoD4.

    RA3 is brilliant though, and I haven't played any of the other Command and Conquer games. The single player storyline is just so funny.

    Haven't tried out L4D yet.

    Hate WoW.
     
  9. Tacos_are_good

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    Don't get Left 4 Dead. It is just SOOO unrealistic. More unrealistic than Far Cry 2, in my opinion.

    Are you opposed to trying something older?

    Edit - Must have overlooked that you played through and enjoyed Fallout 3. In that case give Left 4 Dead a shot. If you like super-unrealistic games where you can snipe someone directly in the face without them dying, you might also like L4D. Try the demo, it's pretty fun :)
     
  10. Vehement

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    Play Left 4 Dead and make up your own mind, you should be the one to say "I enjoy this game" and not let anyone else tell you what not to like.
     
  11. -Amadeus Excello-

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    None of the above; purchase Dead Space (or Mass Effect).
     
  12. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    Dead Space is great - one of the best horror games ive played
    its just the controls i dont like
     
  13. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    ive heard alot about dead space
    isnt it single player only?

    ive beat mass effect like twice, fantastic game
    ive been a big fan of the RA series

    and i dont care if its exactly realistic just fun and preferably has multiplayer options
     
  14. ArmageddonAsh

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    yeah only single player - heard about a posisble Co-Op mod for it not sure if its legit or not

    i havent played ME whats it like?
     
  15. Masterbassist

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    Prettymuch fallout 3 in space and with out the vats system
     
  16. ArmageddonAsh

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    thanx. i might have to check that out i havent played Fallout 3 but it does look good
     
  17. GrxOne

    GrxOne Notebook Guru

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    How realistic is a arcade survival ZOMBIE shooter supposed to be ?

    OT: I'd say give Deadspace and L4D a shot both fun games with enjoyable gameplay.
     
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    I heard cod5 was sick. Don't get lich king, you will waste too many hours on it.

    Also, although already have a favored list of games to get, may I suggest some other lesser known games.

    1) The Witcher - fantastic game, very deep storyline. This has been one of the most involving games I have ever played. If you liked fallout, and the story in it, you will like the mature themes and story of The Witcher

    2) Mass Effect - did you know this was released for pc? Grab it!

    btw, Left For Dead is amazing from what I've played.
     
  19. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    so i bought COD5

    and they also had crysis: warhead for $20 at Best buy so i decided to pick that up too

    btw COD5 is pretty intense very action packed

    and i like that
     
  20. Face_Jones

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    COD 5 is alright but reminded me way too much of COD 4 just with WW2 guns, id say L4D is a great choice, ive only played the demo but its got such a realistic gameplay and environment, and it will have a long replay value
     
  21. fongyuen

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    b/w CoD 5 and L4D, which one would you say has the better 4 player co-op experience? at least based on the demo for L4D...
     
  22. Waks

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    CoD5, I guess :) Or you can try Dead Space (its not much of a horror game though, but the gameplay is pretty solid)

    Edit:
    And I just read that you already bought a game. Enjoy :)