Subject: Ooh, free games!
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Posted on: 2016-03-09 17:45:00 UTC
Me gusta! Y'know, I've been meaning to get into League of Legends, even just to watch the professional matches. It sounds fun. And I've heard quite a bit about Team Fortress 2. Thanks!
-Alleb
I'm currently playing Destiny on my PS3, and I love it, but I have a hankering for new games. Unfortunately, I only have access to said PS3, a so-so PC, and a Wii-- and I don't play games over T. Also, no more RPGs, please. I have a life. I like my life. It's a good life. So, any recs?
-Alleb
It's called 'The Dungeon of the Board.'
It generates a mystical magical adventure for you from text.
Some bloke called 'Huinesoron' made it.
Whoever that is.
I really should give it a go. It looked quite fun.
Oh, also, I keep meaning to say: dude, you're hilarious. Sometimes I look through the Board for your responses and just read those.
-Alleb
Cor, blimey.
Thanks.
That means a lot more to me than it probably should.
You already had me laughing in your introductory thread, honestly. Especially your manliness jokes with Des. They're still making me giggle. ^_^
Nah, I feel the same way when people tell me I'm funny. I'm nowhere near as witty as you, though. Occasionally I say stuff like "insurance policy" and "defined benefit plan" and it basically cancels out anything humorous I've said that day.
-Alleb
Don't go selling yourself short. After a bit of espionage, subterfuge, and maybe some kidnapping, I managed to find your first mission.
It is wonderfully sarcastic.
Mm, yeah, I haven't gone through the necessary Wiki shenanigans to make it easily accessible. At the time, I was new enough on the Wiki that it didn't let me edit certain pages. I should really get that done; then you won't have to go through quite so much to find it. ^_^ Say, what'd you do with the prisoners? I need someone to hold my yarn for me while I knit.
-Alleb
You can run into yourself as an Archangel (or an Andalite, now) and blow things up with magic rings and plasma grenades!
Though not, regrettably, at the same time. :-/
hS
Suh-weeeet! Am I the only Archangel/Andalite in there (one would assume because my name begins with A) or are those just two random examples?
Oh, also, I installed family safety on my computer and it's flagging your site. C*l*br**n mission, I'm guessing. I won't run into anything flag-worthy during the game, right?
-Alleb
There are four monsters for names beginning with A - Archangel or Ammonite-headed Being (for the Dungeon), and Andalite or Armoured Space-Marine (for the Space Station). I don't think we have anyone else with an A, so you may well be the only one. (Oh, well, 'Anonymous' is as well.)
There is nothing rated above, uh... whatever the lowest rating at which death is allowed to be mentioned, in the game. Unless, I guess, it was posted in the subject lines of the Board. Have no fear. ^_^
hS
There's even still a thread about it. Come down and play! It's fun, I promise (and probably don't even have my fingers crossed behind my back)!
hS
This is a series of flash games. Sure, they are flash, but this is what started the development of my mind. I used to play a lot of Flash games before 2010, so here is a list of some recommended sites. (Just Google this stuff)
Stickpage
Andkon Arcade
Nitrome
Eyezmaze
Armorgames
Hotairraccoon
Kongregate
Miniclip (Not really)
y8
Some particulars:
Epic Battle Fantasy, by Matt Roszak
Age of War, with music by Waterflame
Ultimate Flash Sonic
Death Vs. Monstars
My pet Protector
Get off my Lawn
Kids vs. Ice cream
Kids vs. Santa
Shellcore Command
I have a bunch of Sonic games on the Wii, due to the influence of a friend of mine. Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity was fun, but the music gets repetitive. Sonic and the Secret Rings is kinda bad, but that's only because I've played part mode waaay too much.
If you can somehow go back in time, I'd recommend LEGO Universe.
If you have a phone, I'd say go get Battlegems. Just saying.
I have a lot of other ideas, but they will just get more and more random.
-DCCCV, who just went down memory lane.
Thanks! I'll check them out!
-Alleb
Translation: Oh yes. I play as Shulk, usually; I'm trying to branch out a little. Es a very good game.
-Alleb
...who's really feeling it~ ;)
*gets chased offscreen by an enraged Backslash again* I REGRET NOTHIIIiiing!...
(In all seriousness, I've tried my hand at Brawl and I've practiced against AIs in store demos, but I've yet to get my hands on a Wii U let alone SSB4. Still, I can say with confidence that I main the three characters whom I've made bootlegs of before turning said bootlegs into agents. Notwithstanding the fact that I've only recently figured out how to side-smash, I just like playing characters who have a side-special that allows you to whack stuff 'till it dies.)
Side-specials like that are fun, but they make you predictable. I used to play that way. A smart player will see your move coming a mile away and beat you easily. You have to diversify; it won't feel like you're doing very well at first, but you'll get better quickly. Trust me, I speak from experience. I have some friends who have been playing since the first installment (I played Melee the tiniest bit-- stank like yesterday's fish sandwich. I got better in Brawl, and I'm at the top of my game in SSB4) and they always used to beat me. Now, with Shulk, I can sometimes edge in a victory. At the very least, I'm not awful.
Anyway, there's some random Smash tips. ^_^ For what they're worth.
-Alleb
it's a life-changing, deep experience, it won Game of the Year in 2013, and many consider it to be one of the few games of this generation to be called Art. Best of all, it looks absolutely gorgeous, and the music is so soothing and you really can get into the shoes of your little avatar. It's a game about the journey of life and not the destination.
It's unique in so many ways - for example, if you play with an online connection, you could do multi-player, but only in the sense that you might by chance bump another player from anywhere around the world who's also playing the game at the same time. There is no text whatsoever except for the title and the credits, and no way to speak - you can only sing musical notes to gather energy and interact with stuff. Did I mention you have a magical scarf that you can lengthen to - get this - FLY? And best of all, there's a mysterious story to discover about the history of your race and who you are and what your destiny is, a story that fans still offer their own interpretations on.
It's not a kiddie game - it's a game with a deep message, a story that will urge you to return, stunning visuals, and an absolute relaxing effect that goes beyond any other game I've known about so far.
It's a single-player game and takes two hours at minimum to complete, but it is so worth it. You will want to play Journey more than once, I promise!
I keep meaning to get it-- I like the fact that it's on PS3. I think I'll buy it. Thanks!
-Alleb
I'd love to see what you think!
If you get the chance, I'd highly recommend the MOBA SMITE. Long story short, it's basically a mega-crossover crackfic of six different mythologies and it's ridiculously fun. I've heard this game is similar to LoL in terms of character playstyles and overall gameplay, but it's been growing into its own lately and I think it'd be worth giving it a look. Best of all, it's free! Just set up a Hi-Rez account and download the game from Steam and you should be good to go. :)
Speaking of Steam, I'd also suggest Undertale, because the story and gameplay are really well done, to say the least. Y'know what, I'll let Bogleech do all the talking with this one.
And another underrated Steam game I've played: Primal Carnage. It's Team Fortress 2 meets Jurassic Park, and they're working with more obscure dinosaur species, too. I haven't played it for a while, but I used to quite a bit during college and the experience was quite action-packed. Shame it hasn't gotten more exposure, they're doing quite a good job for a versus shooter with JP-style prehistoric creatures in it.
Undertale has also been recommended, and I think I'll play through it. I keep seeing stuff about it and having no idea what's going on.
Ooh, Primal Carnage sounds pretty interesting. I've been growing into FPS's recently. I might give it a go. Thanks!
-Alleb
I'm a huge PC gamer myself but I'm not big on console games. Anyway, here's my list of PC games you may want to try out:
Team fortress 2 - While it is rated M, it's only because it's a first person shooter and in my opinion it should probably be rated teen. It's 100% free too so no problem if you don't enjoy it.
Minecraft - playing in survival mode may be time consuming, but there are tons of servers with many versatile custom minigames that you may enjoy. Practically anything is possible with this game.
League of Legends - I haven't played this game in a while but it's also completely free. Games take on average about 30-40 minutes, and there are so many different characters to play that it won't get boring anytime soon.
Me gusta! Y'know, I've been meaning to get into League of Legends, even just to watch the professional matches. It sounds fun. And I've heard quite a bit about Team Fortress 2. Thanks!
-Alleb
Or... semi-free games... I also recommend Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, a card game.
I'd like to counter League of Legends with Smite - the same genre (MMO), similar concepts, but the main difference is that it's a third-person perspective, which makes the experience more dynamic and action packed.
As for TF2, there is a similar game coming out called Overwatch.
Overwatch, as well. Man, I need to write all of these down. ^_^
-Alleb
I offer myself as a coach :D
P.S. Check your mailbox :P
Not sure if I'm actually that good at it yet, but it is a fun game.
Now let me see...
If Diablo-y things aren't too RPG for your time slots, try Grim Dawn, Titan Quest or Path of Exile. The latter is free to play, too.
Lichdom: Battlemage might be worth a look - it's sort of a first person caster with customize-able spells and is almost a first person variant on the above three.
Sanctum and Sanctum 2 are fun tower defense/FPS hybrids. The second is larger and better done, and both contain references to other things (e.g. I stumbled on a Gandalf reference somewhere on the early Sanctum 2 maps).
Achron is an interesting one: think RTS but with time travel. Supreme Commander 2 is a very good RTS, too.
Anyway, I'll leave you with that little list; enjoy!
So let's begin with... er, between things already posted and your ban on RPG, it's already harder. I'll try it anyway.
For PC, you could try Starcraft 2, or find Red Alert 2 in order to usee its mod Mental Omega. or, you could go with the 20-hours long tutorial o XCOM Long War, Enemy Within. Long War can come later.
Aaand, if T-RPG are still allowed, you could try Fire Emblem Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn.
These sound interesting as well! I once played Radiant Dawn for a bit, but I died straight off due to a stupid mistake. I might try it again.
-Alleb
Oh, this is my jam.
Wii
Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2. Platforming at its finest with a sublime orchestral OST to boot.
Donkey Kong Country Returns. Another excellent platformer with more sweet, groovy tunes. Made by Retro Studios, who also made...
The Metroid Prime Trilogy. First two on Gamecube and last one on Wii. A first-person exploration adventure with some shooter elements. OST and art direction are top notch. Thanks to the Wii's backwards compatibility you can play Prime and Echoes but you'll need a Gamecube controller and a memory card.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Yes, you need a widget thing for the Wiimote but trust me: the ride is worth it.
PC
Drop anything you're doing, get on Steam, and buy Bastion and Transistor. Do it. Do it now.
FTL: Faster Than Light if you want all the pain of Dark Souls and the fun of a spaceship management/combat simulator.
I'd suggest Half-Life 2 and its episodes but you said you're not into M games, right? Still, throwing it out there: it was and still is an influential FPS game.
And lastly, Minecraft because why not.
I've played Super Mario Galaxy 1, although I never finished it, for some reason. It should be hanging around somewhere; I think I'll find it and give it another go. I've also played Skyward Sword. It's probably my second favorite Zelda game, after Wind Waker.
Donkey Kong and Metroid, however, I have yet to play. I probably should, and I'm sure they're quite fun.
Bastion and Transitor sound intriguing. I'll look them up. If it's anything like Dark Souls, FTL might not be for me; ragingly difficult games aren't quite my cup of tea.
Thank you for all the recommendations! I have hours of fun ahead of me. ^_^
-Alleb
You might want to try WARFRAME. Aside from that, hm. Heroes of Might and Magic III is really good. I'd say Nox, but you said no RPGs.
It seems kinda like Destiny, but I'll bet it has a story. Just... any story. That's the one thing in Destiny that disappointed me, honestly.
-Alleb
WARFRAME used to be downright excuse plot-y on the lore, but DE's changing that now — they've been releasing lore-ish content every major update for a while, with some good things in the .5 ones. u18's The Second Dream quest is stunning and the newest one — u18.5's Sands of Inaros isn't as lore-heavy but is very interesting, since it involves the resident Salt Trader.
Word of warning, though: Warframe doesn't do a good job of explaining itself to newbies. Fortunately, it has a comprehensive wiki. Further, Tactical Potato made a very good newbie guide, and I highly recommend watching it — it will certainly lessen the "what the hell am I supposed to do" feeling Warframe gives you at the beginning.
I'll check those links out; I don't like not knowing what to do. Thanks!
-Alleb
but those are both Rated M...
...I think I speak for everyone when I state that Undertale is an excellent game (even if I have only watched the Steam Train playthrough)
It's for the PC, right?
-Alleb
And if there's one sentence to describe it is: No two runs are the same.
I think I'll get it. Thanks!
-Alleb
... the various Lego games, which you can get for either PC or Wii. I have Lord of the Rings and Jurassic World, and have played Star Wars some too. Jurassic World seems to have aimed weirdly at children - in the levels based on the first film, no-one and nothing dies in gameplay or cutscene unless you mess up the quicktime-event raptor attacks in a single level - but LotR and SW are very fun.
Particularly LotR, since it's open-world across the entirety of Middle-earth, and after you finish the game you get to choose your character... yeah. :D
OH! And if you get it for anything other than the PC, you might be able to get the DLC packs, which include...
(Drumroll, please)
A mini-Balrog.
(It is purportedly possible to unlock this on the PC as well; the data certainly exists, but my copy refuses to open it up. If anyone happens to know how to do this, I would be very grateful.)
hS
I love Lego LOTR to death. Especially all the items! For example, I believe there's a disco phial you can carry around that can make orcs dance, and a giant paintbrush.
I'm used to LEGO Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, and nobody talks in those. First thing my brother and I noticed about LotR is that it used lines from the movies to give the characters dialogue and it was a bit of a turn-off for us.
Like I said, I'd played LEGO Star Wars before, but long enough before that I didn't really register the difference. Plus, there's one major advantage to the film-voices method: it means that in LEGO Jurassic World, Ian Malcolm's pain-sounds are taken from Jeff Goldblum's lines. ^_^ Every fight, he spends his time going "ow... ow... ow..." in the most long-suffering voice imaginable. It's great. :D
Though I understand that the, uh LEGO Lego Movie game was worse than most of the others, because it not only used movie sounds, but also movie footage. So they didn't bother to make their own jokes. Very sad.
hS
For [PROJECT NAME CENSORED] I've collected quite a few, in order to get [DETAILS CENSORED] looking right. It's also nice that almost all character-abilities can be duplicated using items.
Except dwarf-tossing and Aragorn's tracking skill. Oh, and Anduril's evil brick smashing power. Aragorn's fairly inevitable in any level, really.
hS
Oooh, LotR sounds especially interesting. I think I might get that one. Cool, mini-Balrog! Thanks for the rec!
-Alleb
I played several of them (made by Frogwares) and I love every single one I've played. Personal recommendations:
Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis, also known as Sherlock Holmes vs Arsene Lupin, from 2007. Sherlock is challenged by the French Master Thief, Lupin, to a game with the whole Britain's reputation being at stake.
Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper from 2009. Pretty self-explanatory methinks.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, also from 2009, set in the London of 1898, with Holmes presented as the main suspect in a case in which he is unable to prove his innocence.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments, from 2014. My personal favourite, as it introduces a brand new 'Deduction System', definitely inspired by the BBC's Sherlock.
All of the above are available on PC. On May 27, 2016, a new game will some out: Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter.
I'll look them up; thanks!
-Alleb
DID SOMEBODY SAY GAMING RECOMMENDATIONS OH LOOK YOU HAVE A PC WELL LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT WORLD OF WARCRA—
"Also, no more RPGs, please."
*pouuts and slinks off to the corner to sulk*
I guess that means recommending the ultimate time sinkMinecraft is out of the question, too, huh?
I like RPGs, but Morrowind almost consumed we. I've got too much to do to get sucked in.
I actually already own Minecraft; I still play it every so often, but it doesn't eat up my time like it once did.
-Alleb