Introduction to Classic games

thorny · Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

I thought I would start this thread to show you guys a few classic games that are really awesome, which will give you an idea of where it all started. I will share most of my fav classic games then you guys can have a look at them and comment on them if you like. And if you guys have any requests I will see what I can do. Bare in mind these games are ancient, so the ghx isn's going to be impressive, but its the gameplay that makes it worthwhile.

To start off I thought I'd share one of my all time favourites named Star Control 2 (The Ur-Quan Masters). Arguably the best PC game ever made, Toys for Bob's Star Control 2 is an epic "space adventure" that combines the best elements of action, adventure, and RPG genres to create a thoroughly compelling game that remains a blast to play more than a decade after its release. Consider some statistics for starters: over 30 unique alien races to interact with, 19 different ships to control and customize, virtually countless star systems based on real astronomical data - each containing planets that can be explored, hyperspace and quasispace travel, plenty of non-linear quests, attractive VGA graphics that look great even 10 years later, and a cool soundtrack. Add to that a well-crafted plot and backstory (the "big foozle" in the game, the Ur-Quans, consistently win votes as all-time best computer game villains), hilarious dialogues, and a truly 'epic' length, and you will begin to realize there is nothing wrong with this gem. Your goal as captain of the mighty Precursor vessel is to rescue the entire universe from the Ur-quan and inevitable enslavement. You have to do this in four years in game time - a very long time in real life that you will enjoy every minute of. Let me know what you think.

Download link - http://depositfiles.com/files/770900 (1.16MB)