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    Stategy Game Suggestion

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by vash0523, Feb 23, 2008.

  1. vash0523

    vash0523 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,

    I just bought a new laptop and I'd like to get back into some PC gaming. I'd like some suggestions for strategy games to play. I'm looking for something with a focus on stategy and not army building, not overly complicated with a huge learning curve, and I prefer sci-fi/fantasty settings.

    I have a C2D 2.0 ghz, 8600 gt, and 2 gigs of ram
    Thanks
     
    vash0523, Feb 23, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    hmmm WarHammer 40k Dawn of War is pretty good...but thats more of a RTS. But good element of strategy with control points and such.
     
    Johnny T, Feb 23, 2008
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  3. MadHater

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    There are a lot of games that fit your conditions.

    If you are looking for games that have an accent on buildings and improving your empire, Empire Earth and Civilization would suit you perfect (Civilization is a pretty complicated to learn how to play though, beacuse of huge number of available military, religion, politics and build options; however, there is a very large tutorial that explains almost everything, just if you are patient enough to listen and do all the things it asks). These games have militay and wars as well, of course, but the main accent is on building your empire.
     
    MadHater, Feb 23, 2008
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  4. Lysander

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    World in Conflict. No base building.
     
    Lysander, Feb 23, 2008
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    Heroes series. I`m playing Heroes V right now, 2nd addon and man is that game featuring a good story... :D
     
    eleron911, Feb 23, 2008
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    Pureknight, Feb 23, 2008
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  7. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    World in Conflict is what you're looking for.... the king of all RTS's to date! (strategy-wise). 'nuff said.
     
    Prasad, Feb 24, 2008
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  8. flipfire

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    I havent gotten to buy new strategy games but i actually liked war hammer dawn of war. Its quite fun after you learn the basics
     
    flipfire, Feb 24, 2008
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    many of them have demo versions so you may want to give them a go.
     
    NULL, Feb 24, 2008
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  10. Pommie

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    Supreme Commander! Amazing strategy game with one of the best interfaces I've ever used. It is quite intense though.

    Quite steep system requirements, your machine should be ok though at medium settings. Can't recommend it enough.

    Try out demo's for games you're keen on trying. Can't go wrong with that approach!
     
    Pommie, Feb 24, 2008
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  11. Shadowfate

    Shadowfate Wala pa rin ako maisip e.

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    "Universe at war" is pretty good, along with "world in conflict"
     
    Shadowfate, Feb 24, 2008
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  12. fadi299

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    galactic civilization II for pure strategy gameplay, also you could try supreme commander though it does have alot of base and army buildings..
     
    fadi299, Feb 25, 2008
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  13. link1313

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    world in conflict is focused less on army building and more on tactics.
     
    link1313, Feb 25, 2008
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  14. Crimsonman

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    Medieval 2: total war, it'll make your brain hurt.
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 25, 2008
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  15. Chroniss

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    Yeah from all the needless micromanagement of spies diplomats priests and assassins.

    I love the games battles and army movement on strategic map, but I think Knights of Honor did a much better job with their strategic model when it comes to micromanaging your stuff, especially espionage and religion which is just a pain in MTW2.
     
    Chroniss, Feb 25, 2008
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    World in Conflict
    Sins of a Solar Empire
     
    crash, Feb 25, 2008
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    Command and Conquer: First Decade

    12 C&C games in one box, goes for around $30 bucks, can't beat it, even if you have played these games in the past.

    C&C: First Decade Website
     
    Navy Spark, Feb 25, 2008
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  18. Sneaky_Chopsticks

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    Definitely world in conflict. Best thing ever. EVER! >.<
     
    Sneaky_Chopsticks, Feb 25, 2008
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