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Offline gofaster

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« on: November 26, 2002, 03:08:32 PM »
I actually went out and bought a game controller so that I could mess around with EASports Madden NFL football that my wife bought me last year.  Now I'm looking for some stuff to put on my holiday wish list.  Can anybody recommend a good First-person shooter?  

There was a demo of some excellent speakers set up at CompUSA and they were using a game called "Iron"-something that looked interesting.  I think the plot had something to do with a fictitious war in Europe in the 1960s.  Anyway, my soldier was pinned down by sniper fire in a street but I couldn't figure out how to take out the sniper.  I was on lunch break so I didn't devote too much time to figuring out how to move around, but it looked interesting.

I think someone had mentioned a game based on "Black Hawk Down".  What's the title of that one and is it any good?
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2002, 03:37:31 PM »
Operation flash point  "resistance"

play it with friends, it's a blast..
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2002, 03:51:08 PM »
No One Lives Forever 2
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« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2002, 04:37:21 PM »
What Kanth said!
Day of Defeat is still a blast as well.
The game you saw in the store sounds like Iron Storm. I have the demo and it's OK, nothing really special I think.
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« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2002, 04:44:57 PM »
Americas Army

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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2002, 05:08:18 PM »
I've been playing Raven Shield a lot...very fun!


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« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2002, 05:10:29 PM »
who uses gamepads for first person shooters?  ick!  Use a mouse and the classic wsad setup =]


but yes, Operation Flashpoint and Resistance (the addon) is an excellent and extremely detailed FPS.  If you're looking for something gamey and fun, go for Battlefield: 1942, Day of Defeat, or Medal of Honor: Allied Assault.  All are great games.
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« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2002, 05:11:18 PM »
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I've been playing Raven Shield a lot...very fun!


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Is the full version out yet... or are you just playing the multi-player demo?

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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2002, 08:15:06 AM »
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What Kanth said!
Day of Defeat is still a blast as well.
The game you saw in the store sounds like Iron Storm. I have the demo and it's OK, nothing really special I think.


Yeah, "Iron Storm" sounds familiar.  That may have been it.

What was the game that the Army was modifying to practice its squad-level ops?  I remember the story coming out last year or year before, but I can't remember what sim they were using as a base program.
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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2002, 08:39:59 AM »
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What was the game that the Army was modifying to practice its squad-level ops?


That would be Americas Army, no need to put it on a Christmas wish list Its a free Downloadable game. As long as you don't live in Pakistan:D http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=army_download
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« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2002, 10:39:17 AM »
Unfortunately, just the demo.


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« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2002, 10:55:11 AM »
I've played the MP demo a bit... but am not a big fan of quake.  I'll wait for the full version to come out or co-op play on-line before getting too into that one.

It is nice though... visually.

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« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2002, 11:11:51 AM »
I've played quite a few games this past month because I took up a job as a game reviewer (I get payed to play).

I'd have to go with No One Lives Forever 2, very stable and emersing, Weapons etc a bit limited, interaction with NPC (non player characters) a bit stale and repetative, but its a fun story line, very enjoyable, and clean. Snowmobiles felt like you were skating on Ice.

Iron Storm, meh.. its ok.. amazing graphics, but thats about it.

Raven Shield, amazing game, concept, attention to detail and simulated CQB (Close Quarter Battle) is very nice, only draw back its in Demo right now (not due out till Februrary of '03) and its very problem matic, and feels very raw. Net Code isn't up to what it should be, compared to a Ghost Recon-Desert shield/Island thunder. For a FPS I'd have to tell you to go with Ghost Recon for the time being, Its strong points are its multiplayer. Its single player mode is somewhat entertaining, but the AI can become somewhat predictable.

But the games I'm waiting for are more along the Lines of RPG/Space sim is Eve-Online, and in the sense for RPG/Fantastic D&D Style, Asherons Call 2 introduces new concepts in training, and the eye candy is down right incredible.

Haha Sorry didn't mean to write you a thesis :p but thats just what I've seen

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Oh and there is Battlefied 1942, and I think Medal of Honor is coming out with a second version, Normandy or something along those lines. (or it Might Battlefield 1942) Anyways those are some other options. Both different, but haven't played them much.
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« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2002, 11:18:45 AM »
Battlefield 1942 is a blast too.  Lots of good online play, and you get to drive Shermans, mobile artillery, and submarines (in addition to destroyers, battleships, carriers, landing boats, and more).
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« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2002, 11:56:40 AM »
Hey gofaster,

The game based on "Black Hawk down" is called... err "Black Hawk Down! :)  It's been delayed 'till next year - but there is a multiplayer demo out! Very nice gfx (Commanche4 engine) and some innovative features like riding on a chopper along with the thrilling (scary) scenario! It developed from the Delta Force series - but has a brand new KI engine (the Taliban in the last part were really, really stupid). Looking forward for that one!

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Iron Storm. I played the demo, wasn't too impressed. The story is quite interesting though and it might be worth a shot. Reviews say it's too hard to be fun.

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NOLF2 (No one lives forever). Definately a highlight. Funny setup (a la Austin Powers) decent AI, lottsa gadgets (exploding Kitty), action and stealth parts. One very good single player shooter which should entertain you for some hours. Multiplayer part subpar (although it features innovative coop play)

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Americas Army. It's free, it's very realistic, it gets a bit repetetive after some time. Great gfx & sound. Many servers up - continous updates. You can only play the "good ones" which is a flaw in my opinion.

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James Bond: Nightfire. A must for every wanna-be 007. Old gfx engine (Halflife) but looks decent. Many Q gadgets, Bond girls and lottsa action from various films. Bad AI. A bit console like.

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Unreal Tournament 2003. The BEST "sport-shooter" out there. Superbe gfx, adrenaline pumping action, great community. Not for the realistic, tactical games though. Too fast paced for my taste. Waiting for WW2 mods... :)

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Battlefield 1942. Fun arcade shooter with big team aspect. Single player mode is subpar, rocks online. Very simplified vehicle control, planes are so arcade I cannot handle them... ;)

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WW2Online. FPS if you play infantry. Great variability in gameplay. Realistic controls. Pay for play. Best if you are into armour driving!
Decent flying part.

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Hitman 2. Not quite a shooter but very challenging gameplay. Assassination-"simulator". Quite brutal, stealth and action elements.
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