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- SolidSnak, on 07/25/2008, -7/+328NO WAY!!!! No diggs yet and i get "Service Unavailable"!!! New record right there!
- digitaldivinci, on 07/26/2008, -2/+154The server must be a low end PC.
- portableteejay, on 07/26/2008, -3/+14915 Great Games That Are
Playable On Low-End PCs
Plenty of people use non-expensive laptops and desktop pcs for simple school projects, music management, and web browsing. A lot of these people are also gamers, but don't buy games for their PCs because they think that their setup can't handle anything beyond Bejewled. Well they're wrong. I happen to be one of those gamers. I got my laptop last Christmas and ignorantly popped in the Orange Box and after the lengthy install, dove into Half-Life 2. It wasn't pretty. I thought my computer was going to explode. So I started doing some research, and learned about system specs and what they meant. I found that all of the following great games worked well on my system. Here are my system specs so that you can compare for yourself and predict accurately how well the games will work for you. Before reading, prepare yourself. My machine is SUCKAGE.
I'm running an Acer Aspire 4720Z
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual CPU T2310 @ 1.46 GHz, 1.47 GHz
Memory (RAM): 1GB
System Type: Windows Vista 32-bit Operating System
Obviously there are other factors involved in how well a game will run on your system but those are the major ones. So here's the list of games! There are some multiplatform games on the list, but I'm recommending the PC versions. All of the games below are absolutely quality.
1. Deus Ex
Its not uncommon to find this game referred to as the greatest PC game of all time. I dont necessarily think it deserves THAT title, but its definitely a great shooter. The graphics arent very pretty (but still passable), but its sort of like an old lady. She was hot at some point in time. But now that she doesnt have any teeth and smells like Metamucil its like eeeeeeh. Actually its nothing like that. This is a great game.
2. Diablo 2
I hope you like the sound of your own mouse clicking, because youll be doing it a LOT during this classic RPG. The character management and growth aspect of the game is fantastic, and anyone thats played it will tell you that you NEED to play it.
3. Final Fantasy VII
Yes, nerds around the world, there IS a PC version of this game, and its exactly like the original. Theres no way you havent heard about this game already, so just go get it.
4. Unreal Tournament
Okay. So take any shooter and put it on acid. Congratulations, you have Unreal Tournament. Its probably a cure for ADHD.
5. Guild Wars
There is no shame in playing a MMO that you dont have to pay a monthly fee for, and this one is just fun. The game gets a little choppy in towns on even the fastest of internet connections, but other than that its a flawless experience.
6. Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors Expansion
As the single greatest RTS ever created, this game is more fun than a taco filled with jello. In fact, it took me forever to write this article because I took a break to play this game for a few hours. Once you learn the ropes, the game is timeless.
7. Counterstrike 1.6
Its fun, but please, just play with friends if youre a beginner. The people online dont have too much else in life to do, so theyll pretty much destroy you. Its a fantastic shooter, though.
8. Metal Gear Solid
Like FFVII, itll probably surprise many gamers to learn that this game is available on the PC. This game also retains the original versions greatness, as its pretty much a straight port of the PS1 masterpiece.
9. Warcraft 3
Dont play this game for the actual game. Play it for the mods. There are some truly amazing mods for this game, most notably the multiple tower defense packs that abound on the net. Nothing quite beats a round on the Jurassic Park stage with a few buddies.
10. Call of Duty
Undoubtedly the best looking game on my system, CoD runs at a smooth rate and maintains its PS2-quality graphics despite my laptops weak specs. Its also a great shooter with fun multiplayer. Theres no reason not to buy.
11. System Shock 2
A gruesome, scary FPS with more than few similarities to Deus Ex, System Shock 2 holds up as one of the best of its genre. Miss this one at your own peril.
12. Fallout 2
Odds arent you havent played this game. Odds are youd like it if you did. Odds are your crappy pc can run it. The odds are good. So just shut up and get this one: its an RPG classic.
13. Halo
Yes, Halo online multiplayer is fun. A LOT of fun. And if you havent spent the last 5 years with your head in a mud hole, youre probably aware of that. Well one more thing to be aware of is that Halo doesnt require too much power out of your PC. So get to playing.
14. Grand Theft Auto 3
Although on my system, the game gets a tad choppy sometimes, its totally worth it to play the game that basically crafted the sandbox genre. Fun story, fun driving, fun music, and tons of freedom make for a truly great game.
15. World of Warcraft
Yeah Its WoW. No comments here. Just try not to get TOO addicted once you start. So that's the list! If you don't like those games, you probably smoke crack. Thanks for reading! - AndrewKC6, on 07/26/2008, -3/+123Starcraft missing?? Good list otherwise !
- houndeyex, on 07/26/2008, -3/+115I_wish_hair_was_made_of_jello.html
WTF - RobotDan, on 07/26/2008, -1/+105Possible article name change: "15 more games for cheap bastards to put in their torrent que"
Which is what I am doing right now! - Christbait, on 07/26/2008, -0/+83How could you forget Starcraft and C&C? THIS ARTICLE NEEDS A ZERG RUSH.
...nah, decent list. - SubmittedBai, on 07/26/2008, -2/+76The original Half-Life is still, at least in my opinion, a fantastic game. And its requirements are super low:)
- jarvolt, on 07/26/2008, -4/+75You know, my primary computer can't handle some of those games. Hell, I even have problems with Quake III (yes, that's three, not four).
Being poor sucks. - Migito, on 07/26/2008, -0/+69Yeah... I'm the owner of SlapStic.com and right now I hate the whole planet. But yeah jello is delicious...
My big break as a blogger and IT'S RUINED! SWEET MOTHER OF MOSES, THIS SUCKS! - CGorman68, on 07/26/2008, -4/+68Mirror: http://209.85.141.104/search?hs=sUq&hl=en&lr=&c2co ...
- pdavda, on 07/26/2008, -3/+62This article needs more Starcraft
- benroy, on 07/26/2008, -4/+61Dugg for Deus Ex. Best game ever.
- Draculecom, on 07/26/2008, -2/+55I'll wait for the sequel, Service Unavailable 2.
- rendan66, on 07/26/2008, -7/+541. Deus Ex
2. Diablo 2
3. Final Fantasy VII
4. Unreal Tournament
5. Guild Wars
6. Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors Expansion
7. Counterstrike 1.6
8. Metal Gear Solid
9. Warcraft 3
10. Call of Duty
11. System Shock 2
12. Fallout 2
13. Halo
14. Grand Theft Auto 3
15. World of Warcraft - staffell, on 07/26/2008, -4/+48FALLOUT 2:
"Odds aren’t you haven’t played this game."
Huh? - WorfoSAUR, on 07/26/2008, -0/+41Ha ha ha ha ha
I've ran that on a computer with much, much better specs than that. When you get large cities it becomes a slideshow. - Vikaas, on 07/26/2008, -0/+41That would truly be inconvenient.
- igneouz, on 07/26/2008, -3/+44ive never played ''Service Unavailable''
- mearom, on 07/26/2008, -0/+39where's solitare
- opitica, on 07/26/2008, -1/+39"Processor: Intel Pentium Dual CPU T2310 @ 1.46 GHz, 1.47 GHz
Memory (RAM): 1GB
System Type: Windows Vista 32-bit Operating System"
That's low end now!? ***** I gotta catch up
- AMD Sempron.
Kill me. - inactive, on 07/26/2008, -0/+35Agreed being poor does suck.
- inactive, on 07/26/2008, -25/+58Halo? It's the most overrated game ever!
- jgtg32a, on 07/26/2008, -9/+40Actually its not, Halo was a great game, 2 and 3 were *****
- l33tn00bmalik, on 07/26/2008, -2/+32Max Payne 1and 2?
- damndj, on 07/26/2008, -3/+31Snood
- dorkdork777, on 07/26/2008, -0/+27Sorry to hijack, but mirrors:
http://slapstic.com.nyud.net:8080/I_wish_hair_was_ ...
http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:http://slapst ... - erhanaltay, on 07/26/2008, -4/+27Having a good PC has nothing to do with being poor or rich. I know plenty of filthy rich people who have horribly slow computers (mainly because of loads of spyware) and I know 'poor' people with great PCs.
I got a pre built intel core duo E8400, 8800GT, 8GB Ram, and 500 GB HD for $560 with shipping included. (I took advantage of a 35% off eBay promotion) This computer plays anything out now at high settings and it didn't cost much. Walking into an Apple store and paying $1000 for the weakest Mac Book is just foolish, if they use their brain a bit, anyone in the Western/Developed world can afford a TOP of the line computer no problem. - phore, on 07/26/2008, -4/+27Starcraft is still in my opinion the best game ever made and it can run on a toaster.
- NathanielJ, on 07/26/2008, -2/+24¿Qué es "que"?
- Koush, on 07/26/2008, -1/+22I hope there is a list in the future like this that has a game like Crysis on it.
Of course the title would need a new title...
"15 okish games that are playable on Low-end PCs". - ninjamonkeys, on 07/26/2008, -0/+21Total Annihilation!!!!!!!!!! Best low end game evar. Real time physics and *****, plus a hella sweet modding community. The Pack is the bomb. check it out guys, it'll change your idea of epic scale forever!!!!
- LucasVB, on 07/26/2008, -1/+21cheap bastard != poor bastard
- quakeIII, on 07/27/2008, -1/+20STARCRAFT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS TO MAKE YOU APPRECIATE YOUR OWN COMPUTER.
Windows:
Windows 95 or better
90 MHz Pentium
16 MB RAM
DirectX-compatible
2x CD-ROM drive
640x480 8-bit display
Mac OS:
System 7.6 or better
PowerPC 601 or better
16 MB RAM - CalvinMonk, on 07/26/2008, -2/+20or Cowbell
- ZombieSociety, on 07/26/2008, -1/+19It must be Obvious Day at Camp Stupid!
- RobotDan, on 07/26/2008, -0/+17Hit the nail on the head there, chief.
- BlueSkyfish, on 07/26/2008, -0/+17The Incredible Machine is a great game. It sure took hours of my time back in '96.
- Jegzzy, on 07/26/2008, -1/+17big headed *****
- pe5t1lence, on 07/26/2008, -1/+17No, add Sim City 2000, I still like it better.
- bekeleven, on 07/26/2008, -1/+17Descent II. Best game ever. State-of-the-art in 1996. Releasted and remade under OpenGL.
System Requirements:
* IBM/Tandy or 100% compatible 486 DX-50 or faster
* 8 MB RAM (16 MB required if running under Win95)
* Hard drive
* DOS 5.0 or later
* CD-ROM drive - zeeky, on 07/26/2008, -3/+19bit
torrent - inactive, on 07/26/2008, -0/+16I still play simcity 2000 *shrug*
- SyntraFTW, on 07/26/2008, -3/+18I'm not gonna digg you up or down. I agree that 2 and 3 were terrible, but I personally just think 1 was decent, not great. Just my opinion, though.
- dtfinch, on 07/27/2008, -1/+15You're aware that Quake III was released in 1999 right?
My Eee PC with its 630mhz Celeron M runs it pretty smoothly. - lgh0s7l, on 07/27/2008, -4/+18buried for absence of starcraft, brood war...what the ass!
- Tippx, on 07/26/2008, -4/+18que? do you mean queue?
- kdesu, on 07/26/2008, -2/+15Aside from Starcraft, I recommend Battlefield 1942. The original game is ok, but mods like BFPirates and Desert Combat make it quite fun to play.
- Vikaas, on 07/26/2008, -0/+12Which I guess is why "Digg Effect" isn't one of the 15 games.
- mrcabnit, on 07/27/2008, -0/+12I think it's quite apparent who the dick is.
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