First post, by jesolo
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I've played quite a number of games over the years and there are still a number of old classics I haven't played. Recently, I've thought about some of the games I've played over the years and the most memorable.
What are the most memorable games you've played but, think back of the time when you originally played the game and not necessarily what your thoughts/opinions are of it now?
If you wish, you can also say why it is one of your most memorable games.
Some of my most memorable games are (in no particular order):
Space Quest 3 - I'm actually a fan of all the Space Quests but, this one stood out amongst all of them (this was probably also one of the first Sierra games I played that used the then new SCI engine)
Quest for Glory 1 (Hero's Quest) - the original EGA version. This was one of the first games I played where you could play different characters and the setting in and around Spielburg was what made the game a lot of fun to play.
Wing Commander Privateer - flying around in space, going on missions and improving your ship. Was great fun.
Star Wars X-Wing - being a Star Wars fan, when this game came out, I finally had the opportunity to destroy the Death Star myself
Test Drive 1 & 2 - I remember first time playing Test Drive 1. Although you basically just drove on the cliffs, the fact that you could drive all those sport cars... When Test Drive 2 came out, it was just so much better.
Doom - can probably write a book about it. Me an my buddies used to bring all our PC's to one place (yes, we actually had to pick up and take the whole PC) and hooked up it up via serial cable. There was a little program we loaded that enabled us to hook up to 4 PC's at a time. I still remember playing this game on my 486DLC-40 (which of course, ran a bit too slow but, it was still great fun).
Rise of the Triad - the style of the game is probably what stood out for me.
The Need for Speed 1 - I remember still playing this game on my brother's 486DX4-100 at the standard VGA resolution. This game probably set the benchmark for all racing style games to come.
Half-Life (and Opposing Forces) - There is just something about this game that let me it play over and over again. The story line and gameplay was unlike anything I've experienced before.
Half-Life 2 - he graphics detail, physics, atmosphere and gameplay was just something that blew me away. Are they ever going to release Episode 3 or at least something to draw this to some conclusion?
Far Cry - fighting people all over that island. Boy, I've never had that much fun when I played this game.
No One Lives Forever - loved playing a game set back in the late 60's.
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Also blew me away in terms of gameplay and the various missions you had to go on. Still one of my favourites, even if it is over 13 years old.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein - Just enormous fun fighting and dodging all the enemies in that game.
Duke Nukem 3D - Just Duke himself make this game so enjoyable. So, "what are you waiting for, Christmas?"
Quake 2 - I wasn't that much impressed with Quake 1 (in terms of gameplay) but, when Quake 2 came out, it was a totally different experience and so much fun to play that game (I love that machine gun).
The Dig - probably one of the best adventure games I've played. The soundtrack is also one of the best I've heard in a game. I actually wondered at some point whether this game wouldn't have made a good film.
As I think of more, I'll add them to the list