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  • 17-03-2008 9:50pm
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    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,507 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Any recommendations for new or recent games?

    Sorry if it's a bit of a generic question but I just bought a new laptop and it came with a games graphics card etc so I wouldn't mind getting a few games to see how it runs.

    I like games that require a bit of thinking, have a bit of a sense of humour or interesting story and which you can play for just a few minutes or a few hours.


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    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    johnnyskeleton wrote: »
    I like games that require a bit of thinking, have a bit of a sense of humour or interesting story and which you can play for just a few minutes or a few hours.

    Uhhhh.. Portal....
    Steam told me it will be coming standalone soon, if you don't wanna buy the orange box (Which you should).


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    mayordenis
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 9,634 Mod ✭✭✭✭mayordenis


    go to steampowered.com
    download steam and then buy the orange box its like 5 brilliant games, portal included.


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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    +1, get the orange box. Portal is exactly what you need.
    You also get all the Half-life 2 games (HL2 and episodes 1 and 2) which are fantastic and Team Fortress 2 which is just hilarious and great fun. (its a class based online shooter) The source engine is pretty scalable too so your laptop should eat it up.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpdCi5XpCsE


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    Burga Galti
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    In the non-valve category - I can recommend Prey. Lot's of 3D puzzle type bits involving gravity manipulation, a fair sense of humor and it's easy enough to pick up and put down.

    Best part is, if you head into GAME it's currently part of a 3 for €15 deal so it's dirt cheap too (provided you can find another 2 games).


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    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,507 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    The majority have spoken it seems. Thanks for that. Do those games work with just a keyboard?


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    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    Nope, mouse is needed really.


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    Zillah
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    johnnyskeleton wrote: »
    The majority have spoken it seems. Thanks for that. Do those games work with just a keyboard?

    /o\


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