UglyElmo1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 My father, who is in his late 70's, and who enjoyed the Panzer General 2 PC game, is looking for a new war game similar to PG2, which will run on the Vista OS. I have a few questions, which will decide if I purchase this game or not for him. 1. Will it run on the Vista OS? 2. Is this a game which will play similar to the Panzer General series, so my father will easily be able to pick up how to play? He isn't a hardcore war gamer by any means. 3. If not, could anyone offer up a suggestion for a Panzer General type of game? I have been having a very hard time finding something similar to his beloved PG2. BTW: I have purchased all the Combat Mission games from CMBO to Afrika Corp and have enjoyed each and every one for years. Which is why I came to this forum for some ideas for a present for my father. He likes his PG2 game for its simplicity of play, and hasn't learned to love the CM series like myself. I am currently playing 2 CMBB & 3 CMAK PBEM games, but would like to find something I can play with him. I really appreciate your help in this. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwormwood Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 If you really look for something as good as Panzer General 2 you should try to find SSIs People's General, which was an improved Panzer General 2. SC2 would be a good choice as well, at least in the newest version with the WAW upgrade, even though it is different from Panzer General. But with a creative power like our good old Hubert Cater, who knows, maybe we will get from him some kind of Panzer General Ultra in the near future. The Game-Engine of SC2-WAW does remind here and there at Panzer General, so this is realy something i am praying for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill101 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 It was the similarity between this game and Panzer General that first got me interested, and I've never looked back since! They aren't identical, but I think this would be a great choice for a PG2 lover. I don't know about your Vista question though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Cater Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 UglyElmo1, SC2 Blitzkrieg and SC2 Weapons and Warfare are both Vista compatible. There are demos available and perhaps your father would like to try the games out before you make any purchases? Weapons and Warfare Demo: http://www.battlefront.com/products/sc2/sc2_wwe/demo.html Blitzkrieg Demo http://www.battlefront.com/products/sc2/demo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konigs Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Yes the great thing about Battlefront, try before you buy. SC2 and WAW great games with almost endless replay. Goto Panzerliga and you can upgrade PG2 to an almost totally different game with many new units and they have tons of different scenarios. I did this but kep playing my SC2, could not break the addiction..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaMonkey Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Elmo, I can attest to what Hubert says, SC will run on Vista. Tell your Dad he needs a little more than PG to stay mentally sharp. SC is a small upgrade of PG. Actually try the original version first (SC1) available for a good discount at the Naval Warfare sight. I believe the demo is still here at BF also, in no time he'll want to move up....say for his birthday. If he's cool with the original, go for the WaW bundle....he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyElmo1 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Thanks guys. I appreciate your help in my decision. I will be purchasing the bundle as soon as I get off work today. I played the demo, and it looks to be similar in play style to PG2, but with a lot more depth. However, I enjoyed it, without being familiar with the minute details, which means my father can enjoy playing it. Who knows, he might enjoy it so much he decides to actually read the game manual! LOL Probably not. PS: If he doesn't like it, it has the added benefit that I will have a new game to play. I also use my kids as an excuse to buy all those nifty new toys out now. Yup, I'm a 45 year old kid and damned proud of it. Once again, thanks for taking the time to give me your opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0kn0k Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Have fun with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributar Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Im a '53 year old kid' and i am not dissapointed in how much of a 'Kid' i am!. I will NEVER!!! stop playing these games!,... NEVER!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blashy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Your father will have little troulbe learning this game if he learned PG. To this day I still think the number feature of SC2 is how easy it is to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timskorn Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 My father is 56 and he plays Call of Duty 4 for hours on end. Gaming is a great past-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Originally posted by Timskorn: My father is 56 and he plays Call of Duty 4 for hours on end. Gaming is a great past-time. Yes, I am addicted to that game. Great, it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timskorn Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Absolutely. I've played a'many FPS's, and this one really got everything right. Last thing, as I don't want to hi-jack this therad, but if you're on Xbox Live, my gamertag is Lincolns Mullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyElmo1 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Just an update: I took you guys at your word and purchased the game bundle before I let my father play the demo. It appears my trust was well founded since my father played the demo last night, and enjoyed it so much, he asked me where he could buy it. I told him it was still in development and would be out after Christmas . . . because I know him: He would run out, buy it right away and ruin his Christmas surprise. hehe Needless to say, this good ole Kentucky boy thanks you again. ***PASSES JUG O' SHINE AROUND FORUM*** Elmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 And if you want to make his day complete, before you give it to him download the latest patches and burn them onto a cd. That way he won't have to grapple with the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konigs Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Go Kentucky, I am from Louisville KY, what part ofthe state do you hail from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyElmo1 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 I am also from Louisville. I live near the PRP area off Dixie Highway. Nice to meet a fellow Louisvillian . . tonight is Brian Brohm's last home game for U of L. Unfortunately, I have to work and will miss the game. I have to ask this: Are you a UL or UK fan, or both, like myself? I get called a traitor by both groups. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konigs Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I am UK fan, but I like to see Louisville win until they play each other. I live near Mt. Washington in Bullit County. I moved out here from Highveiw area about 7 years ago. See you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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