what are some good pc games to play?

[ZeroFusion]

well it would be nice to know what kinda games your PC can run so im just gonna suggest games that i know my relatively crap PC can play, Halo (yeah the 1st one) Halo custom edition Counter strike source urban terror... or you could just get an emulator for some other system

 

[Fightgarr]

System Shock 2 if you can find it.

 

[Fineldar]

freelancer, really need to check that one out.

I thought I was the only one who knew about that game, hooray! Other than the guy at CompUSA or GameStop or something who tried to buy it off me when I mentioned it. You should try Dark Star One. It's similiar, and worth at least playing.

Counterpoint: never in my life have I ever played a game that controlled as badly as these two. I couldn't make it to the second cutscene, it was so bad. Make sure you try a demo or something first to make sure you can deal with it.

I had the same problem. I watched someone play the first one, I bought the second one, and read about the third. Great games ruined by completely gameplay/control.

Other than stuff already suggested there is:
FarCry-one of the best FPS' ever. Why? Because you can fucking learn around corners which seems to be impossible for everyone else. Unlike all other FPS' it was long, enough of a challenge, and had a good story line. The script and acting for the main character is awful, but it was made in Germany originally.
Portal- A fun way to spend an afternoon or two, flinging your self through portals to solve puzzles.
Morrowind/Daggerfall- Some of the best games ever. If Daggerfall is too dated for you, try Morrowind.
Sea Dogs II/Pirates of the Caribbean - It has the same name and logo as the movie, but has nothing to do with them, no (good)idea why they changed the name. A good pirate RPG where you can make sure everyone's buckles have been thoroughly swashed, loot stuff, sail around, and other pirate and non-pirate stuff. Unlike the title states, it's not all pirates.

 

[Librarian Mike]

Lots of great stuff here. If you can find it, try out Far Cry. It's not life-changing, but it's a solid shooter.

 

[Liverandbacon]

Deus Ex. It's a shooter with quite a few rpg elements (or is it an rpg with shooter elements?), which I'd guess would be right up your alley. I liked System Shock 2 as well, but that's harder to find, and I prefered Deus Ex. Also, you said that you didn't like horror, and I found System Shock 2 pretty terrifying, especially a certain part that was probably the greatest video game plot twist in history. If you do decide to take the SS2 route, be sure to use the SHTUP texture mod (and maybe the SHMUP mod), as it really enhances the game experience, while staying loyal to the original textures.

As for games that aren't moldy oldies (though I don't consider Deus Ex that old) I can't really go beyond what other people have been saying (I'm assuming you've played most of the reccomendable multi-platform games) and I'd have to say Stalker.

Edit- And KOTOR, even though that's multiplatform, and you might have played it, it would still be a crime not to put it here. Even if you've played it for Xbox, there are so many mods for it on PC that really extend the gameplay (I remember at least one added a whole planet).

 

[nickster1]

yeah cod4 is also a great choice

 

[Krakamaka]

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ok i'll stop now

 

[searanox]

Deus Ex. It's a shooter with quite a few rpg elements (or is it an rpg with shooter elements?), which I'd guess would be right up your alley. I liked System Shock 2 as well, but that's harder to find, and I prefered Deus Ex. Also, you said that you didn't like horror, and I found System Shock 2 pretty terrifying, especially a certain part that was probably the greatest video game plot twist in history. If you do decide to take the SS2 route, be sure to use the SHTUP texture mod (and maybe the SHMUP mod), as it really enhances the game experience, while staying loyal to the original textures.

Two of the best-designed games ever made. I'd consider them both role-playing games, although System Shock 2 leans a bit more towards shooter/survival horror. Unfortunately, Shock 2 hasn't aged that well and it's hard to even get it running on modern operating systems anymore. Deus Ex holds up better, but it's the kind of game that really demands patience - its combat really sucks and it takes a while to truly understand its brilliance (its social and political commentary is still incredibly compelling and thought-out without ever being forced down the player's throat), especially in an age of instant gratification.

 

[Blayze]

Deus Ex, System Shock 2, Jagged Alliance 2, Planescape: Torment.