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    Looking for good Old/low graphic RPG/Adventure games

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Satyrion, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Satyrion

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    Hey guys am looking for low grapahic RPG and Adventure games.

    So far i played Puzzle Quest which was amazing and baldurs gate series and icewind dale series. Final Fantasy series and many more.

    Are there any other old or low graphic RPG, Adventure games i should play.

    Just tell me some good RPG adventure games and am sure il find some cool ones
     
    Satyrion, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. fifafreak18

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    Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction


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    fifafreak18, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. Satyrion

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    thanks the answer but i played 1 and 2 through over 100 times :)
     
    Satyrion, Jul 21, 2009
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  4. Ghold

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    Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind?
     
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  5. Satyrion

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    I might check it out. I only played Oblivion from that series. Ill read a review of it and see :)
     
    Satyrion, Jul 21, 2009
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  6. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Baldur's Gate
     
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  7. narsnail

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    2nded, should have no problem running it
     
    narsnail, Jul 21, 2009
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  8. Satyrion

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    its good that u read my thread before u posted :rolleyes:
     
    Satyrion, Jul 21, 2009
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  9. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    last time i was on this forum (few months ago) u had like 25xx posts, u really do talk a lot ^_^

    I'll test it :)
     
    Satyrion, Jul 21, 2009
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  10. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    bah, you think I talk alot check out Mr Moo, he probably has about 8000 right now and joined very recently, within the last year?
     
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  11. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    at least u got hella lot of rep hehe :) :)
     
    Satyrion, Jul 21, 2009
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  12. crash

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    Knights of the Old Republic (the first one).
     
    crash, Jul 21, 2009
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  13. IWantMyMTV

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    Elder Scrolls: Arena and Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall can be downloaded for free at www.elderscrolls.com

    Morrowind is #3, Oblivion is #4...these are #1 and #2 as far as timeline...

    They are fairly small files (I believe both together are <200MB) and run under DosBox with a minimum of fuss if you know how to use DosBox...

    There's also the Might and Magic series...pick your poison...#9 wasn't really finished but it approximates Oblivion...#6 and #7 were probably the high points of the series...

    You can try Ultima 8 (cross between Mario Bros and Baldur's Gate) or Ultima 9 (similar to Might and Magic 9)...Ultima 7 is the high point of that series on the PC and runs quite well under DosBox...

    Then, there's always either version of Neverwinter Nights...or Temple of Elemental evil for turn-based, strict AD&D rule adherence *yawn* with little story and lots of combat...if that floats your boat, you can take another step down and try Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor...

    And you mentioned Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale...so try Planescape: Torment...same flavor...and actually my favorite of the ones listed in this paragraph...

    If steam-punk is your flavor, there's Arcanum...and if post-apocalyptic sci-fi makes you all tingly inside, then there's Fallout and Fallout 2...

    And if you want to go older than Ultima 8, and Might and Magic 6, then there are lots upon lots upon lots of RPGs...back when RPGs and simulators ruled the PC before the console crowd migrated over...
     
    IWantMyMTV, Jul 21, 2009
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  14. hovercraftdriver

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    Arcanum, as mentioned, is great.

    Also, if you like Diablo, try Divine Divinity. Very similar in gameplay, but much deeper (better IMO) story and more wide open world.
     
    hovercraftdriver, Jul 21, 2009
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  15. Bog

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    Sorry about that.
     
    Bog, Jul 21, 2009
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  16. Harleyquin07

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    Planescape: Torment, lots of reading to be done.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jul 21, 2009
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  17. neilnat

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    I never played it, but heard wonderful things about Planescape: Torment
     
    neilnat, Jul 21, 2009
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  18. Ripfire

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    Not sure if these fit the category, but..

    Mount & Blade
    Kings Bounty: The Legend

    Both %50 @Steam this week, $14.99.
    I haven't played either one, but they look interesting, and I may pick one up for this price. :cool:
     
    Ripfire, Jul 22, 2009
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  19. mtness

    mtness loitering

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    Might and magic series if you dont mind a srpg, mass effect probably isnt that demaining and is a fantastic rpg.
     
    mtness, Jul 22, 2009
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  20. LisuPoland

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    What about Fallout 1 and 2?
    Divine Divinity is really a good game, like someone above already stated - a must play for RPG fan, especially since finally sequel get's released soon Dungeon Keeper II is also awesome game....from 1999 or 2000 if I remember correctly, but addictive
     
    LisuPoland, Jul 22, 2009
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  21. Harleyquin07

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    Dungeon Keeper is neither an adventure game or a RPG...
     
    Harleyquin07, Jul 22, 2009
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  22. Satyrion

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    Thanks for the tips am getting Divine Divinity for sure
     
    Satyrion, Jul 22, 2009
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  23. Kallogan

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    The nomad soul !!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Kallogan, Jul 22, 2009
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    I would second Fallout 1 and 2. Both great games and not heavy on system requirements.
     
    Voodoofreak, Jul 22, 2009
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  25. Blueman101

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    i second Kotor (first one)
     
    Blueman101, Jul 23, 2009
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  26. 2k5.lexi

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    jedi Academy (Q3 engine)
    SNES - Lufia, rise of the sinistrals ;)
     
    2k5.lexi, Jul 23, 2009
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  27. Baka

    Baka (・ω・)

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    Also vote for KoToR (1st one)

    And uh... Neverwinter Nights? :3
     
    Baka, Jul 23, 2009
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  28. ViciousXUSMC

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    Fable

    Its pretty good and I think can run on a netbook.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 23, 2009
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  29. Dragunov-21

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    Depends what "low graphics" means.

    Apart from the Black Isle sprite-titles (Arcanum, Fallout 1 & 2):

    Titan Quest     (Get the gold pack with the expansion)

    And Morrowind - which graphics aside is far more detailed than Oblivion. I would say a better game, but that's subjective.
     
    Dragunov-21, Jul 26, 2009
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  30. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    another vote for kotor 1 and 2
     
    joshthor, Jul 27, 2009
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  31. LJK

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    Another vote for Mount & Blade. There's still many things to be improved (like having a real sense of purpose) but for the action alone it's worth your time.
     
    LJK, Jul 28, 2009
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  32. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    how old is old? how low is low?
    some of my favorite old RPGs are...
    Might and Magic ( 1 through 8... 1 and 2 are like 16 color pre-mouse but still good, 3, 4, and 5, are my favs... 9 is ok, but really only good if you use the community made patch, since they rushed it out the door cuz they were going out of business)

    Betrayal at Krondor is awesome even though its really dated graphically, its a great story and fun to play, one of the first 3D world RPGs... the story was written by an author instead of just game makers, and the whole play through is like reading a book.

    People keep saying Morrowind, but Daggerfall was good as well, I probably played it more than Morrowind, and its free for anyone now, no need to pirate.

    Eye of the Beholder 1, 2 and 3, are quite old (like 386 days), but are very good...
     
    doh123, Jul 29, 2009
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  33. Jahar

    Jahar Notebook Consultant

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    I'm for Planescape: Torment but as a caveat its not for the faint of heart. If you're prepared to see what is THElargest storyline in any RPG history that had some ridiculous number of talented writers behind it then this is probably for you. If you're more of a Diablo hack and slash man give it a skip.
     
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