Hannibal Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 Was looking to pick up a game while i wait for CM choice is between Dioblo 2 and Ice Wind Dale anybody try eather of these games .It seem like there are alot of good games coming out at the same time ,I hate that .makes me spend to much money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TieSolo Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 Well, it all depends on what you want out of the game. I have Diablo II, and I think it is incredible. The game is absolutely HUGE, so you have to be devoted. Plus, the dungeons and outside environments are randomly generated, and with the 5 character classes and endless amount of spells and weapons, provides a lot of replayability. Icewind Dale, on the other hand, is only 1 CD. Baldurs Gate had like 6, so as you can see it is a much smaller quest. From what I hear, it is much more action-oriented than Baldur's Gate, and I read that the music is incredible. Personally, I would go with Diablo II. While Icewind Dale is more of a true "role-playing" game, Diablo II has so much more for your money, plus you can play on BattleNet for free. Other games I've played are Shogun, which has some issues but a patch is under way that promises to fix many things. Personally, if it patched properly Shogun will go into my top 3 list of favortie games. Also, Warlords Battlecry comes out Monday, and that is a fantasy-real time strategy game that is supposed to be great. I also have Klingon Academy (if you like Star Trek at all) and its great. The full-motion video briefings are the best I've seen in a game, but the missions are HARD...this is one tough game. Well, I hope that helps a bit. Let me know if you any other questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Commando Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 The best advice is check out some of the reviews and opinions on the games. Here is an excellent site: http://www.cdmag.com/Home/ My personal favourites: 1) Age of Empires & Kings 2) Panzer General 1 & 2 3) Sid Meier's Gettysburg! 4) Steel Panthers series 5) Silent Hunter 6) Close Combat 3 7) Panzer Commander ------------------ You've been playing a wargame too long when you throw yourself on the floor and yell "No! Take me!", when your favourite unit has just been destroyed by the computer AI. [This message has been edited by Commando (edited 07-01-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patboivin Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 Star Fleet Command, based on Star Fleet Battles. Star Fleet Armada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 i was the same way while waiting. went out to the garage and looked at the 100 or so games in cardboard boxes, no interest. went to every retail store in town, nothing. there is nothing that will come close to CM for awhile. just "delay self gratification" and the wait will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullethead Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 The problem with Diablo 2 as a surrogate is that you might have to wait even longer for it than CM, depending on when you order ------------------ -Bullethead It was a common custom at that time, in the more romantic females, to see their soldier husbands and sweethearts as Greek heroes, instead of the whoremongering, drunken clowns most of them were. However, the Greek heroes were probably no better, so it was not so far off the mark--Flashman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriknyc Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 Try that new Steel Panthers mod, 'World at War'. It is a free download (and you don't need the original game I think) but it comes in at a hefty 300 megs. I have read great things about it, and the flat Steel Panther world should have you juiced up and ready to jump over to CM's 3-D world when it finally arrives in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 Have you played Jagged Alliance 2 yet? If not, you could probably get it real cheap and it's a lot of fun. You might want to check out some of the free online multiplayer beta's out there like CoC at http://www.2am.com or infantry at http://www.harmlessgames.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 Good choice Darwin. Jagged Alliance 2 is a hell of a lot of fun. No real time pressure, lot's of tactics and a blast to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolguy101 Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 If your looking for something cheap 101st airborne would do the trick. you can get it cheap and it's a pretty good game or at least i thought so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikib Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 Yip, 101st Airborne and SPWAW - both bloody good wargames. Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted July 2, 2000 Author Share Posted July 2, 2000 Just bought Diablo 2 .I wanted something not to deep .Its a lot of fun but still can't wait for Cm to come out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailz Posted July 3, 2000 Share Posted July 3, 2000 Save your money... I just dl'd The Ardennes Offensive at the Wargamer... not as flashy as CM, but why spend money on a game that's gonna collect dust when CM arrives at your door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenSp Posted July 3, 2000 Share Posted July 3, 2000 Definitely SHOGUN! Great, HUGE battles where EVERY soldier is displayed (hint, hint ;o) - ok, they are just sprites, but the battles look fantastic!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Posted July 3, 2000 Share Posted July 3, 2000 Jagged Alliance 2, for those who, unlike Hannibal, still need tips. Sten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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