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    Which game to choose

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ronak_1078, Apr 4, 2008.

  1. ronak_1078

    ronak_1078 Notebook Guru

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    I can get 2 of the following which 2 should them be?

    crysis
    cod4
    nfs prostreet
    gears of war (does any have a demo of this game? Please can u give me the link)
    driver
    prince of persia warrior within
     
    ronak_1078, Apr 4, 2008
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  2. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    I'd go for CoD4 first, then Gears of War, then Prince of Persia, then Crysis, then whatever is left.

    Just my opinion.
     
    StormEffect, Apr 4, 2008
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  3. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    If your computer can handle it then...

    COD4 & Crysis

    If you prefer variety then...

    COD4 & Prostreet
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 4, 2008
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  4. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    COD4 and POP WW.
     
    eleron911, Apr 4, 2008
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  5. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    What kind of games do you prefer?
     
    jetstar, Apr 4, 2008
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  6. jolulure

    jolulure Notebook Consultant

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    DRIV3r is one of those games you never get tired of!! :D
     
    jolulure, Apr 4, 2008
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  7. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    I'd pick Crysis & COD 4.

    Getting GOW to run on your system might be an exercise in complete frustration. I think I could get OSX to run on Windows more easily than GOW. Check this out...

    http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=596618

    Bought it a few days ago and gave up for now. "Games For Windows" my 4SS!
     
    Thund3rball, Apr 4, 2008
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  8. lemonbone

    lemonbone Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cod4 is a must get game and the others... depend what you like
     
    lemonbone, Apr 4, 2008
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  9. War-Crimes

    War-Crimes Notebook Consultant

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    COD4 definitely.

    Maybe Crysis if all you care about is eye candy and a crappy storyline.
     
    War-Crimes, Apr 4, 2008
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  10. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    gears and CoD4
     
    masterchef341, Apr 4, 2008
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  11. venkol

    venkol Notebook Consultant

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    If you don't have it already, skip the list and get The Orange Box.
     
    venkol, Apr 4, 2008
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  12. Burning Balls

    Burning Balls Notebook Evangelist

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    -> This is excellent advice.


    Otherwise, get COD4 and Gears.
     
    Burning Balls, Apr 4, 2008
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  13. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    I should have thought of that! Good advice.
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 4, 2008
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  14. nhat2991

    nhat2991 Notebook Consultant

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    COD4 -> GOW -> POP -> Crysis or Driver (Never played these 2) and DON'T buy NFS :pS it's the worst NFS ever, deleted it after ~1h
     
    nhat2991, Apr 4, 2008
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  15. ronak_1078

    ronak_1078 Notebook Guru

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    Okay so i will be getting cod4 and crysis
    i have a m1530 with T9300 3gb ram 8600gt so they would run well on mid settings and does anyone have gow demo??
     
    ronak_1078, Apr 5, 2008
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  16. War-Crimes

    War-Crimes Notebook Consultant

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    COD 4 will run good at max and 1280x800 resolution, Crysis you will get 20-40 FPS on medium settings.
     
    War-Crimes, Apr 5, 2008
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  17. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Ah... this one's easy and straightforward!
    COD4 and Crysis
     
    Prasad, Apr 5, 2008
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  18. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    I thought Driv3r was a really bad game?
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 5, 2008
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  19. blackbird

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    As mentioned above here are my recommendations, highest first.

    CoD4 + Orangebox (if you dont have it already)

    Cod4 + Ut3 (if you dont have it already)

    Cod4 + Gears of War

    Cod4 + Crysis
     
    blackbird, Apr 5, 2008
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  20. Element

    Element Notebook Evangelist

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    I say CoD4, I've had it since the day it came out and I love it!
     
    Element, Apr 5, 2008
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  21. ronak_1078

    ronak_1078 Notebook Guru

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    Is crysis multiplayer??
     
    ronak_1078, Apr 6, 2008
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  22. Signal2Noise

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    Errr...yes, Crysis has a Multiplayer mode.
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 6, 2008
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  23. ronak_1078

    ronak_1078 Notebook Guru

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    So can i find a decent amount of people playing it online??
     
    ronak_1078, Apr 6, 2008
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  24. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    If you want to play multiplayer than you'd be much better off with COD 4. The MP in COD 4 is much better.
     
    Thund3rball, Apr 6, 2008
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  25. Signal2Noise

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    Yes, COD4 would be a better MP option. I have Crysis but have never tried the MP aspect of it. If the iffy singleplayer gameplay is any indication I'd hate to see what the multiplayer performance would be like. :/
     
    Signal2Noise, Apr 6, 2008
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  26. XPS1330

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    Personally, Crysis > COD4. Single player mode only though.

    Also, why isn't BioShock in the list? Although a bit spooky at times, it definately deserved GOTY
     
    XPS1330, Apr 6, 2008
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  27. Morningsup

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    i'd pick CoD4 + Orange Box
    CoD4 + Gears of war
     
    Morningsup, Apr 6, 2008
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  28. ronak_1078

    ronak_1078 Notebook Guru

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    Okay so cod4 is confirm and the 2nd one crysis or orange box? Please tell me something more about the orange box and if it is multiplayer or not?
     
    ronak_1078, Apr 6, 2008
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  29. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Orange Box=5 games : Half Life 2, Half life 2 ep1, HL2 ep2, Portal and Team Fortress 2.
    All of them have multiplayer, TF2 being the best and most fun of all :D
    Portal is wacky,but awesome also :D
     
    eleron911, Apr 6, 2008
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  30. ARom

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    Call of Duty 4 (Best Game Out There Right Now...)
    Crysis (If your PC can 'really' handle it 'well', I stress those two words because I played the demo and It was boring on medium @ 1024...)

    Id recommend either:

    Oblivion (if you have a good sound card...)
    Company of Heroes (1) & Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts (2)

    Instead of Crysis. But thats just my opinion.
     
    ARom, Apr 6, 2008
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