Aui wrote on Yesterday, 02:46:

A long time ago, I beat the DOS version of both - Aladdin and Lion King. Ever since I wondered which other classic Disney platformers (?) are worth a try.

Well, there's the Jungle Book. It has both DOS and Windows versions, and was also part of that Disney's Classic Games CD. I discovered it late and don't recall whether I have ever completed it, fairly or not, but from what I do remember: it felt simpler, and perhaps easier than either of the two. The graphics and especially the music are not nearly as inspired as in the former two.

Since the greatest sporting event of the globe is only a few days away, I'm revisiting FIFA World Cup 98, my all-time favorite FIFA game based on my all-time favorite World Cup! I've tried the PS1 version as well, but the loading times are excrutiatingly slow and the framerate is poor(-er) compared to the PC version running in 3dfx Glide mode. I've just won the cup with Argentina, Brazil is probably up next! 😁

revolstar wrote on Yesterday, 15:07:

I'm revisiting FIFA World Cup 98, my all-time favorite FIFA game based on my all-time favorite World Cup!

Nice! This was the first World Cup I actually followed beginning to end. Back then I wasn't so happy with the outcome, because I supported Brazil against France, but in the end it's just a game, and say what you want about their road to the final, in the deciding game, the French team was clearly superior and won deservedly. 😆

Also, that tournament featured what I consider to be the best goal in the history of world cups. I wonder if you can guess which one it is. 😉

As for the computer games, somehow I never got into playing FIFA soccer games, although I've played some of the NBA Live games, most extensively the last DOS version - NBA Live 97.

dr_st wrote on Today, 06:20:

Also, that tournament featured what I consider to be the best goal in the history of world cups. I wonder if you can guess which one it is. 😉

Please don't say it's Bergkamp vs. Argentina... 😮

a bit of Far Cry 2 and i remember why i kinda abandoned the game before - it's very repetitive in a way that Far Cry isnt. The endless driving to from missions means you can just leave it a long time and that can become years.... However its also one of the best environments ever in FPS gaming, in my view, the environment and the background narrative/context of war, mercenaries and a broken country is just amazing and seems to be a fairly bold topic to cover for a game.

revolstar wrote on Today, 09:57:

Please don't say it's Bergkamp vs. Argentina... 😮

Alright, I won't. 🤭

gerry wrote on Today, 10:15:

a bit of Far Cry 2 and i remember why i kinda abandoned the game before - it's very repetitive in a way that Far Cry isnt. The endless driving to from missions means you can just leave it a long time and that can become years....

Rats, I bought it a few months back, and was looking forward to giving it a try. Like I need another game that will take me 20+ years to complete (GTA San Andreas I'm looking your way). I might be retired by then. Or worse! 🤫

gerry wrote on Today, 10:15:

However its also one of the best environments ever in FPS gaming, in my view, the environment and the background narrative/context of war, mercenaries and a broken country is just amazing and seems to be a fairly bold topic to cover for a game.

Isn't that the game where the main enemy the protagonist is facing are the symptoms of malaria? 😆

dr_st wrote on Today, 10:33:

gerry wrote on Today, 10:15:

However its also one of the best environments ever in FPS gaming, in my view, the environment and the background narrative/context of war, mercenaries and a broken country is just amazing and seems to be a fairly bold topic to cover for a game.

Isn't that the game where the main enemy the protagonist is facing are the symptoms of malaria? 😆

Yes that's the one and in a way you're right - its the dangers of the environment (Malaria, encounters with mercenaries and warring parties, fires etc) that end up being the main "enemy" but also the best feature of the game. it's often criticised for respawning roadblock guards and its relentless backdrop of random violence etc - but its a pretty good simulator of poverty stricken failed nation at war. You have to be ok with being in the environment to appreciate the game. Strangely there are still a few working bus routes and a few functioning areas like bars, town - that's realistic too. It's worth playing, even if you do end up leaving gaps between plays. In some ways it feels like a well thought out niche passion project rather than a AAA game