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Looking for Good PC Games (from 1998-2003)

insanecrazy07OP
#1
I'm basically loading up my older, less capable computer with games that aren't heavy on the graphics (so I can play them). I figured most games from 2003 and earlier I should be able to handle. 2004 is kind of iffy depending on the game.No particular genre, just some good games.
I've already got the obvious ones like Starcraft, Diablo II, Warcraft III, Civilization III, The Sims (1 and 2).
I've already sifted through IGN's Top 25 Games from years 2000-2005. You may mention any game that they've mentioned provided that I don't already have it.PC Specs
Tiny Vista
1 GB RAM (958 MB)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
2.10 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+Good examples:Diablo II
Reason: Although the battle.net is disabled due to CD Key restrictions, I can still play Open Battle net, and it also provides a single player option.Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
Reason: Although the graphics are nearing my graphical limitations, it is still playable, although slightly laggy.Bad examples:Star Wars Battlefront II
Reason: Graphics are too much which makes the game literally unplayable. Black screen, error message about TnL. No dice.Need for Speed Underground 2
Reason: The game is able to play, however even at the lowest settings, the game is unplayable due to lag.Team Fortress 2
Reason: The game's primary focus is multiplayer, which if hacked/pirated (which it will be), then I cannot play the game.World of Warcraft
Reason: Even without the expansions, the free space required is way more than what I wanted to use up. No more than 5 GB should be used per game.Here's my entire list:
Age of Mythology
Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
Call of Duty - United Offensive
Civilization III Gold edition (with Conquest if I can find the disk...)
Diablo II - LoD
The Elder Scrolls III - Morrowind
Fable
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII
The Movies - Stunts and Effects
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Sim City 4 Deluxe
The Sims 2 (and every god forsaken expansion and stuff pack)
Star Wars Jedi Knight 2 - Jedi Outcast
Star Wars Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Star Wars KOTOR 1 and 2
Starcraft - Brood War
Unreal Tournament
Warcraft III & Frozen ThroneAnd yes I do realize that some titles that I have do break my own criteria which is fine in moderation, just that not every game should be a space hog. I hope that by providing a few examples, you'll be able to gauge what games my graphics card can handle, and what it can't. Preferably I'd like games where it doesn't require a CD inserted to play, or games that have a readily available, easy to google, NoCD crack. I don't really like keeping a bunch of ISO images on my computer.I'd also like to say thanks ahead of time for anyone who suggests games.
Inunah
#2
Eversion HD
The House of the Dead 2
The Typing of the Dead
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Knytt Stories
Knytt
Within a Deep Forest
Loonylion
#3
elder scrolls IV: oblivion (you might need oldblivion mod)
Canoso777
#4
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero The Deleted ScenesIdk, you can Pirate it, or Just buy the combo of the 3 Games at 9.99$ at Steam, or Download it, Dude Counter Strike (Also Called Counter Strike 1.6) Is the most Pirated Game ive ever seen, everyone have it, Well, in the Servers it says that 47,286 People are Playing it Right now, and the Peak of Players today was of 56,898, so Imagine how many people have pirated it :D
Your PC is way better than mine, And I can Play them Without Lag, so yes u can play them
Also, Half-Life 2 and all the Episodes only need 512 of RAM, and Grafics are Good, look for images. If You cant Play HL2 play Half-Life (1).
insanecrazy07OP
#5

Replying to #4

Actually, I already have CS Source and Half-Life 2 on my Steam account. I tried playing Half-Life 2 but it was way too laggy, however CS Source was fine...
I'm not too much of a fan playing private servers on non-steam versions of games because there's not as many people on there and there's no anti-hacking measures so that basically means that the people you play on the private servers are full of hackers.
Loonylion · #3elder scrolls IV: oblivion (you might need oldblivion mod)
This is interesting. I'll have to check it out.
ace1o1
#6
All of the Age of Empires and Age of Mythology Gold will run on your computer just fine. :)
Saiko
#7
Maybe Thief the dark project?
g@l1h
#8
Neverwinter Nights and it's expansions.
An RPG from the makers of KotOR.
Jeremiah
#9
Fallout 1 & 2Arcanum : Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura (Made by the same People who made Fallout 1 & 2.)Red Alert 2 + Yuri's Revenge
unqiueninja
#10
Pac Man ;D
Jeremiah
#11
Pacman is from the 1980's...
unqiueninja
#12
Yeah, I know that ;D
ace1o1
#13
Jeremiah · #11Pacman is from the 1980's...
There are all kinds of remakes, like Ms. Pacman Maze Madness for N64/Dreamcast, made in those years.
Rysio
#14
Heroes of Might and Magic III
Disciples II
Stanley Richards
#15
Why is everyone posting sequels when obviously most games should be played in order?
Rysio
#16

Replying to #15

Because they would be older than from 1998?
msg2009
#17
Have a browse on www.squakenet.com Ive found some great older games that ive never heard of before
Stanley Richards
#18
Usually you would want to play the prequels.
garychencool
#19
StarCraft 2! Beyond Good and Evil, ONLINE GAMES!
Stanley Richards
#20

Replying to #19

Don't be another stupid fanboy. read the title, and possibly the first post?
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