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Title: Looking for SP games
Post by: Artyem on August 27, 2013, 11:12:15 am
Just beat Black Mesa, now I'm desperately searching for some good singleplayer games.

I already have / play:

-entire fallout series
-entire elder scrolls series
-entire total war series
-entire S.T.A.L.K.E.R series
-entire Civilization series
-surgeon simulator 2013
-a number of shitty FPS games

Not really looking for strategy games as much as I'm looking for something remotely story based.  Preferably not too expensive.  Older games are fine, newer games are fine, I just need something new to kill time with.

thanks!
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Boerenlater on August 27, 2013, 11:15:45 am
Bioshock 1
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Miwiw on August 27, 2013, 11:34:44 am
Gothic 1 & 2
Settlers 1 - 3
oh, better quickly visit gog.com. =)

on steam:
Dungeon Siege 2
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Divine Divinity
Dawn of Fantasy: Kingdom Wars (also possible online)
The Guild I & II
Rayman 2 - The Great Escape / Rayman Origins
Risen I & II
Sim City 4
Stronghold Crusaders
Any Tomb Raider
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
The Witcher I & II
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Armpit_Sweat on August 27, 2013, 11:39:37 am
GTA 4 ?..
I still play it from time to time. Lots of fun. Especially with mods, and a wheel.

Or any other Rockstar game.

L.A. Noire
Max Payne 3
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Clockworkkiller on August 27, 2013, 12:22:47 pm
Metro series
Deus ex
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Alec on August 27, 2013, 12:49:56 pm
Need for speed series? ^^
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Latvian on August 27, 2013, 12:50:17 pm
Mount&blade : warband great game especialy with mods
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on August 27, 2013, 01:35:45 pm
Just beat Black Mesa, now I'm desperately searching for some good singleplayer games.

I already have / play:

-entire fallout series
-entire elder scrolls series
-entire total war series
-entire S.T.A.L.K.E.R series
-entire Civilization series
-surgeon simulator 2013
-a number of shitty FPS games

Not really looking for strategy games as much as I'm looking for something remotely story based.  Preferably not too expensive.  Older games are fine, newer games are fine, I just need something new to kill time with.

thanks!

wtf is surgeon simulator? you can like...cut up people and stuff? AWESOME!!!
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on August 27, 2013, 01:36:36 pm
Mount&blade : warband great game especialy with mods

you know he probably already played this when he is posting on crpg forums...

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Sir_Hans on August 27, 2013, 01:46:43 pm
Play Baldur's Gate II: SOA and TOB expansion...

If you never played/finished it... play Final Fantasy 7 with the redone graphics.

And if you can find a version that works with your OS... play Lords of the realm II (don't play lords of the realm III that one completely tanked and it does II no justice.)

Also might try Age of Wonders... the first one is my favorite but some people prefer the second two.

And dungeon keeper I and II are pretty fun as well but the graphics are quite dated, especially in the first one.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Vibe on August 27, 2013, 01:52:04 pm
Theme Hospital
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on August 27, 2013, 01:56:12 pm
Play Baldur's Gate II: SOA and TOB expansion...

If you never played/finished it... play Final Fantasy 7 with the redone graphics.

And if you can find a version that works with your OS... play Lords of the realm II (don't play lords of the realm III that one completely tanked and it does II no justice.)

Also might try Age of Wonders... the first one is my favorite but some people prefer the second two.

And dungeon keeper I and II are pretty fun as well but the graphics are quite dated, especially in the first one.

from what i saw, that final fantasy 7 re-release looks quite crap, only thing updated about graphics is resolution.
might be worthwhile if you dl some graphics mods. [note: i am not graphics whore, but seeing a game from 1997 released on steam with absolutely no graphical upgrade besides higher resolution and some pixel cleaning for 11 euros seems like cash milking to me]

still waiting for x, and x-2 to be released on pc...
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: zagibu on August 27, 2013, 08:00:56 pm
...
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
...
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
...

Just two notes for these games: If you've never played a CoJ game, better start with the first. Also, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines needs a community patch (it's playable without, but much better with it).
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: LordBerenger on August 27, 2013, 09:21:41 pm
Deus Ex and then Deus Ex Human Revolution
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Canuck on August 27, 2013, 09:31:03 pm
-Alan Wake
-Sleeping Dogs
-the Mass Effect series
-Metro 2033
-The Walking Dead

Might not spend as many hours in these as some of the other ones you've listed but they're all fairly cheap and have been on a fair number of sales and I'd consider them worth a try
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Prpavi on August 27, 2013, 09:41:01 pm
Playaing the first Witcher now, really digging the story and the world, you might like it.

Mass Effect to me has an awesome world to play around in especially the second part.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Kato on August 27, 2013, 10:47:16 pm
Mafia

Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Artyem on August 27, 2013, 11:04:15 pm
I might give The Witcher a try.

I'm not that big of a fan of the Metro games or the Mass Effect games, call me picky if you will, but I just couldn't get into them.

I would also like to avoid using Origin at all costs, I've had enough with that POS.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Kalam on August 27, 2013, 11:36:10 pm
Origin needs to burn in hell, but nothing is worse than Microsoft LIVE.

Anyhoo, Spec Ops: The Line (http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/50300/) was an amazing game. I mean, the gameplay is nothing to write home about on it's own, but as a whole, man, I think that's the first single-player game that had trouble tearing myself away from in years. It had me in it's grips for every second. EVERY SECOND.

Dishonored was alright. The Witcher 2 was like Elder Scrolls meets Assassin's Creed melee with a writer.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Artyem on August 27, 2013, 11:38:36 pm
Origin needs to burn in hell, but nothing is worse than Microsoft LIVE.

Anyhoo, Spec Ops: The Line (http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/50300/) was an amazing game. I mean, the gameplay is nothing to write home about on it's own, but as a whole, man, I think that's the first single-player game that had trouble tearing myself away from in years. It had me in it's grips for every second. EVERY SECOND.

Dishonored was alright. The Witcher 2 was like Elder Scrolls meets Assassin's Creed melee with a writer.

I've heard quite a bit about Spec Ops, I'll probably pick it up next time I've got the money.

Dishonored kinda interests me, not too much though.  I like the theme, but I've heard that the gameplay is pretty mediocre.  But I'll probably look into trying it out as well, thanks for the suggestions!
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Rumblood on August 27, 2013, 11:54:31 pm
The Walking Dead with Lee and Clementine. I can't wait for the next story to come out. I got The Walking Dead: 400 days, but it was like seeing a small glimpse inside a strip club instead of full on getting laid  :cry:
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: zagibu on August 28, 2013, 03:10:27 am
Dishonored kinda interests me, not too much though.  I like the theme, but I've heard that the gameplay is pretty mediocre.  But I'll probably look into trying it out as well, thanks for the suggestions!

The gameplay is actually pretty cool, if you don't use certain skills (look through walls and teleport). It's also pretty cool that you can complete it without killing anybody.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Clockworkkiller on August 28, 2013, 04:20:27 am
dishonored gameplay is anything BUT mediocre
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Cyber on August 28, 2013, 04:39:24 am
Inquisitor, a great RPG gem imo that many people might have missed. It's a old-school style Czech RPG that was released a few years ago and recently had it's English translation finished. The main emphasis is on story though and there is A LOT of reading and dialogue so if that is not your thing you might want to stay away from it.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: crazybob on August 28, 2013, 06:20:42 am
Europa universalis 4
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Sir_Hans on August 28, 2013, 09:23:19 am
from what i saw, that final fantasy 7 re-release looks quite crap, only thing updated about graphics is resolution.
might be worthwhile if you dl some graphics mods. [note: i am not graphics whore, but seeing a game from 1997 released on steam with absolutely no graphical upgrade besides higher resolution and some pixel cleaning for 11 euros seems like cash milking to me]

still waiting for x, and x-2 to be released on pc...

When has square-enix ever not been about cash milking... hmm?

It's not an amazing graphics difference, you're right its mostly resolution and some minor tweaking... but it affects every unit/boss/character in the battle scenes. Unlike the mods I've seen.
But even though it's relatively minor tweaking... IMO it makes a huge difference. I bought the PS1 version on my PS3 and then pirated the new graphics one on PC... and for me it is definitely a big enough reason to start over on PC and forget the PS1 Version I have dl'ed on my ps3.

But really, nobody should be playing FF7 for the graphics, I just suggested he play it if he's never played/beaten the game before. It's a must play in my book, even after all these years.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on August 28, 2013, 03:18:42 pm
When has square-enix ever not been about cash milking... hmm?

It's not an amazing graphics difference, you're right its mostly resolution and some minor tweaking... but it affects every unit/boss/character in the battle scenes. Unlike the mods I've seen.
But even though it's relatively minor tweaking... IMO it makes a huge difference. I bought the PS1 version on my PS3 and then pirated the new graphics one on PC... and for me it is definitely a big enough reason to start over on PC and forget the PS1 Version I have dl'ed on my ps3.

But really, nobody should be playing FF7 for the graphics, I just suggested he play it if he's never played/beaten the game before. It's a must play in my book, even after all these years.

square hasnt been cash milking until ffXIII imo. i know that nobody would play ff7 for graphics, but when they release it on steam for 11 euros, they could at least do something about those blocky limbs...

i agree he should try it but... i dunno man, the looks of this game can put some people off. btw is soundtrack still in midi? i absolutely hated when i dled a mod that changed all midi tracks to mp3...
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Armpit_Sweat on August 28, 2013, 03:25:51 pm
Might not be of any relevance, but it is amuzing, in a way...

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Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on August 28, 2013, 03:34:17 pm
Might not be of any relevance, but it is amuzing, in a way...

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godwin
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on August 28, 2013, 03:36:08 pm
is origin really that bad? [note: this is not a troll question, i dont have any experience with origin, only used steam]
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: zagibu on August 28, 2013, 05:40:37 pm
I have no idea, but it's not getting onto my computer.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Artyem on August 28, 2013, 08:31:15 pm
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: HappyPhantom on August 29, 2013, 12:33:58 am
Limbo is cute.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Jarold on August 29, 2013, 01:07:10 am
I couldn't even open the damn thing when I wanted to use my origin keys I got from humble bundle, GAH!
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Kalam on August 29, 2013, 03:34:51 am
is origin really that bad? [note: this is not a troll question, i dont have any experience with origin, only used steam]

Yes. However, it is better than Uplay and Microsoft LIVE. That's not saying much. They seem to update it, though, and it may one day improve like Steam eventually did.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Clockworkkiller on August 29, 2013, 03:52:29 am
Everyone knows, OnLive is the best
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: LordBerenger on August 30, 2013, 12:28:08 am
Everyone knows, OnLive is the best

Deus Ex Human Revolution on my S4. Fuck yes why not.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Artyem on September 23, 2013, 05:03:58 am
Still haven't tried like any of these games, but please suggest more.  Still looking for some entertaining SP games.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Tibe on September 23, 2013, 06:24:11 am
is origin really that bad? [note: this is not a troll question, i dont have any experience with origin, only used steam]

Steam is really the only way to go man. Going Origin or something else similar ends up as a sad tale for you eventually. Either you get hacked, banned for nothing or your creditcard details go to african warlords who will then use it to buy AK47s and cocaine. Its just that Steam has been around relatively longer and has had very little fuckups compared to the rest. And atleast with Steam you dont have to constantly worry so much about loosing every game you ever bought in 10 years, overnight to some systemissue or hackers. And giving money to EA feels like im giving money to the devil himself.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Ikarus on September 23, 2013, 10:17:43 am
- Psychonauts
- Bastion
- Half Life Series
- Portal 1,2
- Thief Series
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: [ptx] on September 23, 2013, 11:53:54 am
Quake 2 - has a cool enough storyline, superior FPS gameplay. Quake 4 is good too.

What i'm playing right now: Gangland - an interesting strategy/tactics/whatever game, somewhat hard to describe, but it's fun.

If you don't mind going really oldschool - Celtic Tales: Balor of the Evil Eye - will need Dosbox to run, it's an open-ended turn-based strategy/tactics/RPG hybrid and it's reallllllly addictive, once you get into it. It has pretty, if low-res (for todays standards) 2d visuals.

Then, when you feel like wasting a ton of time, you can always play Sword of the Stars (with expansions). It's a 4x space strategy game, turn-based with real-time battles and it has a ton of replayability, just doesn't get old.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on September 23, 2013, 02:26:09 pm
Steam is really the only way to go man. Going Origin or something else similar ends up as a sad tale for you eventually. Either you get hacked, banned for nothing or your creditcard details go to african warlords who will then use it to buy AK47s and cocaine. Its just that Steam has been around relatively longer and has had very little fuckups compared to the rest. And atleast with Steam you dont have to constantly worry so much about loosing every game you ever bought in 10 years, overnight to some systemissue or hackers. And giving money to EA feels like im giving money to the devil himself.

it seems you know your stuff. very well, i think ill stick with steam.

thanks

P.S. i didnt realize that origin is under EA by the time i was writing that question. no way i am going to buy anything off them.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Nightmare798 on September 23, 2013, 02:27:55 pm
Quake 2 - has a cool enough storyline, superior FPS gameplay. Quake 4 is good too.

What i'm playing right now: Gangland - an interesting strategy/tactics/whatever game, somewhat hard to describe, but it's fun.

If you don't mind going really oldschool - Celtic Tales: Balor of the Evil Eye - will need Dosbox to run, it's an open-ended turn-based strategy/tactics/RPG hybrid and it's reallllllly addictive, once you get into it. It has pretty, if low-res (for todays standards) 2d visuals.

Then, when you feel like wasting a ton of time, you can always play Sword of the Stars (with expansions). It's a 4x space strategy game, turn-based with real-time battles and it has a ton of replayability, just doesn't get old.

is gangland that 3d rts? or is it that 2d game? i remember long time ago i played a 3d cartoonish game about mafia gangsters and shit, you could equip them with custom guns and all that stuff, but i cant remember the name.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: IR_Kuoin on September 23, 2013, 02:32:22 pm
Witcher 2 awesome game
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Miwiw on September 23, 2013, 02:36:55 pm
Yes. However, it is better than Uplay and Microsoft LIVE. That's not saying much. They seem to update it, though, and it may one day improve like Steam eventually did.

Ugh Uplay and Microsoft Live. It's awful enough that some games that I buy over steam have to use either of those. GTA IV for example also uses Microsoft Live. I hate it, but I love GTA IV.
Just hope they won't do it with GTA V as well, once GTA V comes for PC.

Valve is the way to go, Steam is really nice!
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: [ptx] on September 23, 2013, 02:42:39 pm
is gangland that 3d rts? or is it that 2d game? i remember long time ago i played a 3d cartoonish game about mafia gangsters and shit, you could equip them with custom guns and all that stuff, but i cant remember the name.
Yes.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Tibe on September 23, 2013, 03:28:02 pm
Thief 2 is simply a masterpiece. I played it amist the other mainstreamgames and I have to say that mybe the graphics are aged, but the game is still extremely immersive and insanely deep. This game is clear proof that HD graphics dont mean shit, when you have well designed levels, cutscenes, story and missions.  I havent played the other thief games so much thou...
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Kalam on September 24, 2013, 02:49:34 pm
Thief 2 is simply a masterpiece. I played it amist the other mainstreamgames and I have to say that mybe the graphics are aged, but the game is still extremely immersive and insanely deep. This game is clear proof that HD graphics dont mean shit, when you have well designed levels, cutscenes, story and missions.  I havent played the other thief games so much thou...

Deadly Shadows was great, too. In a lot of ways, I think Dishonored is it's descendant. Maybe not as great, but it touches a lot of the same notes.

I'm not expecting much from the new one, though. SQUARE ENIX.

Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Tibe on September 24, 2013, 07:35:57 pm
Hmm, true. But the devteam is Edios Montreal. Same that made made the most recent Deus Ex and Tomb Raider. I really liked the new Deus Ex. It had its brainfarts, but it was a solid game overall. Also Square Enix published the last Hitman. Again, a game I relatively liked, but it somewhat killed some stuff from the original I really liked, but it also brought some new stuff to the table aswell. Based on this im quessing MEH! They didnt screw up too bad with these modernized sequels they worked with in the past, so there is hope for Thief too.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Christo on September 25, 2013, 06:27:25 am
Don't ruin my Thief you scum ;__;
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Leesin on September 25, 2013, 05:36:47 pm
I enjoyed Thief 3 but I did miss being able to use a sword, it was awesome trying to occasionally sword fight with guards because they were badass.
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: CrazyCracka420 on September 25, 2013, 05:41:24 pm
Really liked Thief, Thief 2 was a lot better, never played Thief Deadly Shadows though for some raisin...actually I did play Deadly Shadows, I didn't think it was as good as Thief 2 (in hindsight)
Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Ikarus on September 25, 2013, 09:14:36 pm
btw thereĀ“s a nice texture mod for thief gold, coming out on dec 2013
http://www.moddb.com/mods/thief-gold-hd-texture-mod
dont miss it you taffers :D

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Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Artyem on September 25, 2013, 09:27:54 pm
If you guys are fans of the Half-Life series, I highly suggest trying out the Black Mesa mod for HL2.  They did a very good job at recreating the atmosphere and feel of the original.

Title: Re: Looking for SP games
Post by: Sir_Firebus on September 27, 2013, 05:32:31 am
Galactic Civilations Series
Heroes of Might and Magic
Flatout Ultimate Carnage
Black and Whites
Some lord of the ring games- Battle for middle earth I, II Return of the King