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    What to play after Dead space

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by arrakis31, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. arrakis31

    arrakis31 Notebook Guru

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    So I have just finish dead space on my pc, its clearly the best game I have played in a while.

    But know I am facing a real challenge, what to play next?

    What can come after such greatness ?????
     
    arrakis31, Apr 6, 2009
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  2. Brendanmurphy

    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Empire : Total War will keep you busy for hours and be a very good challange
     
    Brendanmurphy, Apr 6, 2009
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    that would really depend on what type of games you like.
     
    ryo1000, Apr 6, 2009
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  4. Signal2Noise

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    What ryo1000 says. Also what games have you played already so we're not running around in circles offering suggestions.
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 6, 2009
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  5. arrakis31

    arrakis31 Notebook Guru

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    I have finished:

    Fallout 3 PC
    Fable 2 360
    Darkensang PC
    Wanted PC
    Mass effect 360
    All the gothic PC
    Oblivion PC and 360
    Resident evil 4 (PS2)

    I don't like RTS sorry but I was looking for something like dead space or action type game

    I have try Fear 2 but no as good as the first
    And the Resident evil 5 (360) or silent hill are clearly bad (but Pretty)

    Thx !!!!
     
    arrakis31, Apr 6, 2009
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  6. Ghold

    Ghold Notebook Evangelist

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    try out Bioshock
     
    Ghold, Apr 6, 2009
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  7. brainer

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    if you liked dead space you'll love bioshock, besides its a bit cheap now
     
    brainer, Apr 6, 2009
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  8. arrakis31

    arrakis31 Notebook Guru

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    Oups, I am done with Bioshock too,
    I forgot, long time ago....

    Is there anything as good as dead space ?
    I cant find any game
     
    arrakis31, Apr 6, 2009
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    ++ On the Bioshock. I think you will love it, its the pefect mix of FPS with action, bit of mystery/chilly type feel, and you can customize your weapons and make things, which is sweet. :D

    + Bioshock2 is comming out eventually, so you have something to look forward to.
     
    MonkeyMhz, Apr 6, 2009
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  10. gaming_zedman

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    You could try out S.T.A.L.K.E.R: SOC and Clear Sky

    They're in the same league as Dead space, a game which I also loved. Still love it (still playing it!).
     
    gaming_zedman, Apr 6, 2009
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  11. arrakis31

    arrakis31 Notebook Guru

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    Sorry but again

    Bioshock - done
    Stalker - done

    Yep I do play a lot....

    Nothing like a gear of war type ? cover and shoot.
    Wanted was fun but really short...
     
    arrakis31, Apr 6, 2009
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    If you liked Gears of War, try Dark Sector. Only $20, but based on GoW engine (I think) and only $20. Only place I've found it is on Steam.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 6, 2009
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  13. Kevin

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    What are your system specs?
     
    Kevin, Apr 7, 2009
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    kal360 Notebook Consultant

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    is stalker any good, were all the major bugs fixed? also i heard the game was hard as nails and ammo was as abundant as unicorns in back gardens

    i wanna play it but heard too much negativity around it
     
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    If you refer to the first Stalker game, then after the patches it works much better and it is more balanced (no more shotguns with super-power only at 2 feet of distance...). It is difficult at the beggining but as soon as you get grip of a rifle everything becomes less stressful. Really a great game that passed unnoticed for many people.
     
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    I don't think Farcry 2 has been mentioned.

    Also, if you don't mind playing RPGs, I would heavily recommend Neverwinter Nigths 2 and its accompanying expansions or Vampires the Masquerade Bloodlines, which simply has an amazing atmosphere and is a bit more action oriented
     
    TevashSzat, Apr 7, 2009
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  17. Peter Bazooka

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    I think RE5 is going to be released on the PC soon, just wait and read reviews in case the port is garbage. I loved RE4 beat it many times, bought Dead Space last year and loved it, bought RE5 on release day but have yet to play it, been too busy but I have no doubt it will fill the survival/action void.
     
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    cryisis warhead and crysis. COD4 & COD:WAW
     
    cumbaya19, Apr 7, 2009
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  19. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Left 4 Dead. Will keep you busy for weeks.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Apr 7, 2009
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    Riddick: Dark Athena is also another choice. Kind of FPS, kind of RPG.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 8, 2009
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  21. IWantMyMTV

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    Cryostasis...brand new this week...

    Graphics aren't quite as good as Dead Space or Bioshock...but I thought the game was creepier than both...highly reminiscent of John Carpenter's 'The Thing' only scarier and a more isolated feeling...atmospheric effects (sound, weather) are amazing...
     
    IWantMyMTV, Apr 27, 2009
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  22. LisuPoland

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    the most scary thing in that game is the unoptimalized engine....
     
    LisuPoland, Apr 27, 2009
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  23. LisuPoland

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    Have you tryed NecroVision? it's just like Painkiller, except better
     
    LisuPoland, Apr 27, 2009
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  24. IWantMyMTV

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    I didn't have any problems...1280x800 with Pixel Shader 2.0...the game is slower paced, but my fps with all other options on 'High' was fine and I'm playing with a 7950 GTX...are you sure you're not confusing Cryostasis with Crysis? Different engines...I think the Cryostasis engine lacks dual and quad core CPU support, but it doesn't appear to be CPU limited...

    Anyway, if Cryostasis doesn't catch your fancy, Clive Barker's Undying is highly regarded...very atmospheric...and the characters are fairly original...
     
    IWantMyMTV, Apr 28, 2009
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    I dissagree here it was fun at first doing missions and collecting does dimmonds but after a while the missions got repetative and very boring i lost interest very fast.

    I agree though Deadspace is a good game played it 2x over to get all upgrades etc

    Riddick: Dark Athena looks good and I have been playing CoD WaW which is ok as well not as good as CoD4 though imo
     
    Jimbo1, Apr 29, 2009
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