showing 9 games

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Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny  Virgin Interactive (Westwood Studios)1997Comes on the same CDs as the DOS version. Both are identical in all cases we could care, but they [u]are[/u] native DOS and Windows executables both (and they're separate even). labelimageminimize
Grandia II  Ubi Soft (Game Arts)2002From official site:

'Game Features:

*Groundbreaking Battle System requiring tactics, skill, timing and technique.
*Beautiful 3D landscapes and environments and over 1000 characters to interact with.
*A deep, rich and captivating storyline.
*Easy-to-use interface catering to newcomers and hardcore RPG fans alike.'***Inferior to the original Dreamcast version.
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Hellgate: London Namco Bandai;Electronic Arts (Flagship Studios)2007Latest version: SP 1.2 (as of ?), MP 1.3d (as of 2008-07)***[b]References:[/b]
* Diablo: Wirt's peg leg***2008-02-22 Korea, published by Hanbitsoft

Note that the original English version of Hellgate has been abandoned and Hanbitsoft continued to develop their release beyond that. They re-published their version internationally, but it has been changed noticeably from its origins and there is no update/upgrade path for original Hellgate: London owners to the Hanbitsoft version. The core game is still very similar, but Hanbitsoft's version resembles MMOs much more closely in terms of features (though still lacks open areas where all players fight for ).***The multiplayer part is similar to that of Guild Wars, with people gathering at the hubs (underground stations; a bit like location specific in-game lobbies) from where they head out into [i]instanced[/i] combat/quest areas. So this is practically a MMO with the same experience available for single-player/offline users (minus the other players).***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows XP SP2 or Vista
* 1.8 GHz CPU (2.4 GHz for Vista)
* 1 GB RAM (2GB for Vista)
* 128 MB VRAM
* 7 GB HD space
* Radeon 9000 or GeForce 6200***DESCRIPTION

Hellgate : London is the first original title from premier developer Flagship Studios. Set in the near future, Hellgate introduces gamers to a world devastated by demon invasion. Players are thrust into a desolate city scorched by hellfire. Here, the few survivors must meld science and sorcery in order to gain a foothold against the minions of darkness and save the bloodline of humanity.

Hellgate : London combines the depth of role-playing games with the action of first-person shooters while offering infinite replayability and an individualized gaming experience complete with dynamically created levels, monsters, items and events. Players create a hero and then battle through innumerable hordes of demons while completing quests and advancing through experience levels and branching skill paths. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly-customizable items and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow players to create a hero that is truly unique.

FEATURES

* A New Perspective on RPGs
Combining the depth and customizability of role-playing games with the immersion of those played from the first-person, Hellgate is fast-paced but doesn't require lightning reflexes to achieve a high level of success.
* Unique and Appealing World
Explore an ominous post-apocalypse London alone or with friends. From ancient ruins long buried beneath once thriving streets to shattered cathedrals, fact and myth are blurred into an unceasing nightmare as the last remnants of humanity fight for their very souls.
* Character Classes
Fight against the demons of the underworld as one of several unique character classes. like the Templar, each class has a unique visual and game-play style based on its particular history and place in the world. Randomly generated items that can be modified in numerous ways ensure that heroes are distinct and individualized.
* Hell on Earth
Battle against a wide variety of demonic enemies, each with their own unique attributes, abilities, and vulnerabilities.
* Infinite Re-playability
With dynamically generated levels, massive quantities of randomly created items, chance events and story-driven quests, no two gaming experiences are ever the same. Differing levels of rarity and modification potential for items and skills also mean that every game played is a unique event.
* Single-Player and Online Multiplayer Support
While Hellgate : London stands on its own as a singleplayer game, it also provides a compelling multiplayer experience via a dedicated online gaming destination. By creating unique and individualized gameplay "instances" within a vast online community, Hellgate provides gamers with all the best parts of traditional massive multiplayer games, but without any of the common downsides.
[Namco]
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Aquaria Bit Blot2007A medio caballo entre el Ecco The Dolphin y un Metroidvania, este juego destaca por su atmósfera y por el buen diseño de los niveles, que te seducen para ser explorados.

Imprescindible, de banda sonora sublime.

8 de 10***Latest version: 1.1.2 (as of ?)***2005. Project started
2007-12-07 by BitBlot (download; non-Steam version)
2008-12-15 by BitBlot through Steam (download; with Steam achievements added)***[[youtube:G40cXjcz-9c]]***Minimum:
* 1.6 GHz CPU
* 256 MB RAM
* 200 MB free HD space***A beautiful, hand-crafted 2D adventure

Lonely, restless Naija has spent her entire life wrestling with questions about her identity. We join her as she takes her first steps away from the comfort of home and into new, potentially dangerous waters. Through exploration and magical combat, Naija will unearth the history of Aquaria and connect with beings lost in the depths of time. On the search to discover the fate of her people, her destiny and that of Aquaria's will be forever altered.

A massive, underwater fantasy world to explore

Aquaria is an action-oriented, non-linear 2D side-scrolling game. Using an intuitive and fluid mouse control system, Naija can deftly swim through and explore a massive, handcrafted world that is teeming with undersea life. Along the way, she will encounter literally hundreds of different types of plants and animals and explore many ingame miles of hidden caves, lost ruins, and other strange places.

As kids, we grew up playing the brilliant 2D action and roleplaying games of the time. With Aquaria, we've aimed to capture the excitement of those games in a new way, using updated technology, controls, and visuals. This is a game with a very personal touch, from the characters and story to the creature interaction and expansive environments.

Seamless, non-linear gameplay

In order to make the experience as engaging as possible, we created an interface that lets the player easily control Naija with just a two-button mouse. The HUD is minimal (restricted to only a minimap in the lower-right corner of the screen). In place of textual dialogue that most games rely on we used voice acting to drive the story without interrupting the gameplay.

Through a realtime interface, Naija can sing songs and cast spells without going to a menu screen. With practice, these spells can be cast easily to interact with the environment, solve puzzles, or combine them for strategic effect during combat. Certain spells will allow you to change form, creating new ways of playing the game depending on the form chosen.
[Bit Blot]
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Alone in the Dark  Atari;Akella (Eden Games;Hydravision Entertainment)2008Latest version: retail***THEY SAID CENTRAL PARK WAS FOR THE PEOPLE... THEY LIED.

Central Park was not built as a haven for the people of New York, but for something else entirely. Now the truth can no longer be contained.

In one apocalyptic night, Edward Carnby must fight the unimaginable to reveal the earth-shattering secret of Central Park.

Intense story: Told in thrilling episodes of action, plot twists and cliff-hangers
Improvise to survive: Use your imagination to create devastating new weapons
Exhilarating gameplay: Blockbuster action, tense exploration, dangerous driving, vicious fights
Pyromania: Play with fire but don't get burned
Never Get Stuck: DVD-style chapter select lets everyone reach the game's climax

NEW YORK WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN.
[Box blurb]***UPC: [code]742725273887[/code]***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows XP w/ SP2 or Vista
* Pentium D 2.6 GHz or Athlon X2 3800+
* 1 GB RAM
* 7.7 GB HD space

[b]Recommended[/b]
* 2.2 GHz Core 2 CPU
* 2 GB RAM***This is the most bugged game I've seen in ages, and have to wonder how they manage to sell any copies of it out at all.

Besides that, the concepts and gameplay elements they've invented up are quite refreshing, but don't do much in the light of the bugs that prevent you from enjoying it.

After crashing or otherwise exhibiting bugs, it is good idea to exit the game and delete Alone_Data_DFE folder and possibly drm_dyndata_*.dll file in the system temp folder. Removing these seems to at least temporarily fix any bugging, until Eden Games releases a patch for the issues.***EU 2008-06-20
NA 2008-06-24
RU 2008-06-?? by Akella (possibly only distribution)
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed  LucasArts;Aspyr Media (LucasArts;Aspyr Studios)2009Un hack and slash con un cierto enfoque más variado y plataformero, ya que aunque los combos existen y tu personaje no es precisamente débil, no consiste en machacar botones hasta llegar a los 3 dígitos.
El uso del entorno y su destrucción es su fuerte, ya que generas cuantiosas pérdidas materiales allá por donde pasas a base de empujones y tirones.
Si que se me hace algo raro lo del sable como un objeto contundente más, y estaría bien que se pudiese cambiar de guardia.

7 de 10***Only released as the Ultimate Sith Edition for Windows.***[b]Minimum:[/b]
* Windows XP, Vista or 7
* 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2 5200+ CPU
* 2 GB RAM (and 1 GB swap file¹)
* 256 MB VRAM
* Radeon HD 2900 or GeForce 8600 GPU
* 30 GB HD space

[b]Recommended:[/b]
* 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2 6000+ CPU
* 512 MB VRAM
* GeForce 9800 GT GPU

¹) game refuses to start without swap file
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Dead Space 3 Electronic Arts (Visceral Games)2013 labelimageminimize
Lost Planet 3 Capcom (Spark Unlimited)2013The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterised the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.

Lost Planet 3 introduces Jim Peyton, a rig pilot who leaves Earth to take on a hazardous but lucrative contract on E.D.N. III. Working for Neo-Venus Construction (NEVEC) who are preparing the planet for colonisation, Jim joins his fellow pioneers at the Coronis base and begins surveying the uncharted terrain and obtaining samples of the planet’s energy supply – Thermal Energy.

With NEVEC’s existing Thermal Energy reserve running low the fate of the Coronis mission depends on the natural source of the energy supply being located. Realising that this is a great opportunity for a huge pay-off and early ticket home to his family, Jim braves the risk of the treacherous environment and threat of the indigenous Akrid.
Acting as a home away from home and boasting an array of tools that can assist Jim on the field, the utility rig provides Jim’s safety and is essential not only for his contract work but also his protection against the ever-changing climate.

Lost Planet 3 will deliver a diverse range of gameplay including on-foot battles and intense first person action. With a number of multiplayer modes and a compelling single player experience, Lost Planet 3 will delve deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique and dynamic environment of E.D.N. III.
[Steam Store]***(Recently adquired grappling hook)

Third person shooter with survival elements.

Pros:
-Atmosphere and use of music.
-Enemies surprise you from time to time.
-Nice-thought controls, like "180 view spin"

Cons:
-Exploration is very limited.
-Bad port (noted in controls specially)

5 of 10***Set before the events of the first game, before the mechs were militarized and before NEVEC became dictatorial.
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South Park: The Stick of Truth  Ubisoft (Obsidian Entertainment;South Park Digital Studios)2014 labelimageminimize
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