Your most immersive gaming experience

anonemus · Jun 9, 2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OmegaRED

In Kenya are there guys at every crossroads with guns waiting to ambush you? Must be tough on the tourists!

Nah, I always rode a bus in Kenya to avoid the machinegun-manned crossroads

OldBuzzard · Jun 9, 2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

was that the game where you'd build tanks etc, and then have the ability to pilot them? If so I remember playing the demo of that, and for years trying to figure out what it was called! ...

Yup, that would be BATTLEZONE. You had to collect 'scrap', build your base and units, command the units, all while driving a unit. You could even 'snipe' one of the enemy units and take their tank as well.

It could get pretty involved and intense at times

There was an add on pack called RED ODYSSEY, and then a sequal called BATTLEZONE II. BZII was 'OK', but it was really way too far ahead of the hardware that was available at the time, and was pretty much of a flop.

dawgXdenta · Jun 9, 2009, 12:09 PM

recently the last game i played which took me in totally was COD4 tops i havent played 5 yet though it sits on my shelf, my bro goty it for me.

But if we are talking since i started gaming then we'd be here all day.

Max Payne
COD1 and its expansion pack

Kizo · Jun 9, 2009, 01:49 PM

Definitely HL2. I couldn't play it when it was out, I had exams, so I left it for the summer. I played it on "hard", and loved every bit of it. What I love about HL series is its story (and its easter eggs

), but I can understand that not everyone likes it. I was amazed that my machine could play it on max detail on my previous system ( 1024x768 LCD, A64 3200+, 1GB ram, ATi 9600XT), but now that I think of it... it was pretty decent machine for 2004.

**Mousey** · Jun 9, 2009, 01:52 PM

Remembered another one, When i first got Half Life 2 i was absolutely enthralled, and like Kris i just couldn't let go of it.
It's still just as fun to replay now as it was when i first got it, which if you ask me is a very important factor in releasing a good game. there's too much focus on the visuals now, games hardly have a story or something that makes it unique. I don't want to play Generic Grey & Brown Space Shooter 14, i want to play something like Half Life which was so simple, but so brilliant.

anonemus · Jun 9, 2009, 02:46 PM

+1 on Kizo and Mousey's comments!

niceguyrichy · Jun 9, 2009, 06:20 PM

years ago I remember I got totally obssessed with one of the MGS games on the old Playstation, to the point where I rang a premium rate phone line to find out how to beat a boss guy

(you had to swap controller ports. ridiculous)
before that was x-wing and tie fighter, didn't look at another game until I'd done everything I could with them. twice

Mac Daddy · Jun 10, 2009, 01:59 AM

Been watching this and thinking about it I have played so many games over the years. Lord of the Sword for the old NES was one of the most addictive I have played. The KOTOR series I thought always had a great storyline and gameplay.

The most immersive game I have ever played though is Oddworld. Shame the series went for a shit after GT interactive got bought out

All I can think of for now been a long day

Cow_160483 · Jun 10, 2009, 08:54 AM

For me it would have to be Max Payne 1 and more recently COD 4

OmegaRED · Jun 10, 2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cow_160483

For me it would have to be Max Payne 1 and more recently COD 4

I specifically remember one really cold and snowy night in late November when I came home and played Max Payne the level looked just like the silent and dreary world outside. I don't think I had seen a PC game which such atmospheric effects before and it left such an impression that I remember it nearly 9 years later!

dawgXdenta · Jun 10, 2009, 03:37 PM

We are all very much with you on this one. Cow was the first one to grab a copy and I watched as he played the 1st level. I rushed home to the now crappy 1ghz Intel single core with about 500mhz FSB. 20Gb hard disk space and 256mb of ram.

On board GFX card unfortunatly so it didn't run as smoothly as cows on his nvidia gforce 400 somthing series. This was early 2002. It blew my mind I played it twice.

Mac Daddy · Jun 11, 2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cow_160483

For me it would have to be Max Payne 1 and more recently COD 4

Max Payne was excellent too like I said so many games hard to reflect on all of them

Satans Arse · Jun 11, 2009, 10:57 PM

Silent Hill 1 on the PS1, late at night lights off, awesome.
HL1&2 Ravenholm is still one of my favourite levels of any game.
Deus Ex
Max Payne 1&2
Oblivion
Online, CS:S (when it first came out, still now occasionally) COD4 Battlefield 2, Can lose a few hours quite easily on L4D

Mac Daddy · Jun 12, 2009, 01:25 AM

Silent Hill now there is another I left out.

Vikingod · Jun 12, 2009, 05:28 AM

Oh yeah, Silent Hill for sure, and the first Medal of Honor on the PS. That game was amazing and the sound was second to none at the time.

Also, I forgot Gran Turismo 3 on the PS2. To date its the only driving game I ever loved. I can't remember how many hours I had into it. Made ya feel like you really knew something about cars, lol.

niceguyrichy · Jun 12, 2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vikingod

Also, I forgot Gran Turismo 3 on the PS2. To date its the only driving game I ever loved. I can't remember how many hours I had into it. Made ya feel like you really knew something about cars, lol.

forgot that one.
the only reason there's still a ps2 under my tv any more

also goldeneye on n64 was absolutely awesome

(still have that under my tv too

)

Cow_160483 · Jun 12, 2009, 08:06 AM

I just remembered this game "starcraft" .... on of the best strategy games ever very immersive IMO

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Jun 12, 2009, 05:31 PM

I feel most like I am living in a game when I am playing online like being in World of Warcraft. Other games would be Prey and Grid and Dreamfall - The Longets Journey. Also The Longest Journey and Flight Simulator and The Sims 3 and games that I can create myself like in FPS Creator.

adamosmaki · Jun 18, 2009, 02:51 AM

blood, half life 1, system shock,unreal ( the first one the 98 one),company of heroes,diablo 2,sins of solar empires and from this year cryostasis

Odinarius · Jun 21, 2009, 05:42 PM

I once walked with my brother from caffeteria, looked up and said:

"Look, the sky is like in Morrowind!"

BWX · Jun 22, 2009, 10:20 AM

....... oops

OmegaRED · Jun 22, 2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Odinarius

I once walked with my brother from caffeteria, looked up and said:

"Look, the sky is like in Morrowind!"

Similar Oblivion experience, when I'd go outside on a really sunny summer day after a long gaming session I'd look at the trees and think to myself "Wow, the tree shadows and HDR looks just like Oblivion". It happened more times than I'd like to admit.

tastyweat · Jun 25, 2009, 05:02 PM

Bioshock, no question.

One of the few games I've completed... and I did it over a weekend :s

I cranked the volume up on my old Z5500s and was playing on my Toshiba 37" LCD.

Playing it through again, bit by bit on the new plasma + sound system

**dj_stick** · Jun 26, 2009, 02:06 AM

strange, I could never really get into Bioshock.... I mean I loved System Shock and have finished that several times, but I'm still to finish Bioshock

maybe I need to spend some more time with it

BlueMak · Jun 26, 2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

strange, I could never really get into Bioshock.... I mean I loved System Shock and have finished that several times, but I'm still to finish Bioshock

maybe I need to spend some more time with it

Perhaps like me you would feel better if the game didn't have any "magic" as it does now.

Shaga · Jun 26, 2009, 11:26 AM

My most immersive gaming experiences has been with thief series, system shock 1 and dreamfall:the longest journey.

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Originally Posted by Cow_160483

I just remembered this game "starcraft" .... on of the best strategy games ever very immersive IMO

Soon Starcraft 2 will be out. That reminds me that it got very intensive with warcraft I & II also.

**dj_stick** · Jun 28, 2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Perhaps like me you would feel better if the game didn't have any "magic" as it does now.

Maybe, System Shock 2 had Psi-powers, some of which were pretty funky, and didn't ruin the game for me... but I guess not as necessary as Bioshock's implementation...

and Shaga, I'd forgotten about The Longest Journey and Dreamfall, going to have to play through them again I think

Shaga · Jun 28, 2009, 12:57 PM

Haven't played The Longest Journey ever, only sequel. Might try it but a bit scared if I can take the graphics.

**dj_stick** · Jun 28, 2009, 02:57 PM

game play is pretty different, more like monkey island style, and the graphics are a tad dated, but the game more than makes up for it imo

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Jul 1, 2009, 10:08 PM

I found call of duty 4 to be very immersive and the end was really good apart from losing friends and all.

Jun 9, 2009, 12:09 PM	#63
dawgXdenta HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gabz Posts: 1,988 Rep Power: 133 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience recently the last game i played which took me in totally was COD4 tops i havent played 5 yet though it sits on my shelf, my bro goty it for me. But if we are talking since i started gaming then we'd be here all day. Max Payne COD1 and its expansion pack __________________ Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done. --- Osama bin Laden when relating how global media has the minds of the masses. ______________________________________ http://dawgxdenta.deviantart.com/gallery/

Jun 9, 2009, 01:49 PM	#64
Kizo HHs Valve fanatic/C++ dev Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 278 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Definitely HL2. I couldn't play it when it was out, I had exams, so I left it for the summer. I played it on "hard", and loved every bit of it. What I love about HL series is its story (and its easter eggs ), but I can understand that not everyone likes it. I was amazed that my machine could play it on max detail on my previous system ( 1024x768 LCD, A64 3200+, 1GB ram, ATi 9600XT), but now that I think of it... it was pretty decent machine for 2004. Last edited by Kizo; Jun 9, 2009 at 02:53 PM.

Jun 9, 2009, 01:52 PM	#65
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,156 Rep Power: 243 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Remembered another one, When i first got Half Life 2 i was absolutely enthralled, and like Kris i just couldn't let go of it. It's still just as fun to replay now as it was when i first got it, which if you ask me is a very important factor in releasing a good game. there's too much focus on the visuals now, games hardly have a story or something that makes it unique. I don't want to play Generic Grey & Brown Space Shooter 14, i want to play something like Half Life which was so simple, but so brilliant. __________________

Jun 9, 2009, 02:46 PM	#66
anonemus 80 Plus Certified Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 989 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience +1 on Kizo and Mousey's comments!

Jun 10, 2009, 01:59 AM	#68
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Been watching this and thinking about it I have played so many games over the years. Lord of the Sword for the old NES was one of the most addictive I have played. The KOTOR series I thought always had a great storyline and gameplay. The most immersive game I have ever played though is Oddworld. Shame the series went for a shit after GT interactive got bought out All I can think of for now been a long day __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jun 10, 2009, 08:54 AM	#69
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,687 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience For me it would have to be Max Payne 1 and more recently COD 4 __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

Jun 10, 2009, 03:37 PM	#71
dawgXdenta HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gabz Posts: 1,988 Rep Power: 133 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience We are all very much with you on this one. Cow was the first one to grab a copy and I watched as he played the 1st level. I rushed home to the now crappy 1ghz Intel single core with about 500mhz FSB. 20Gb hard disk space and 256mb of ram. On board GFX card unfortunatly so it didn't run as smoothly as cows on his nvidia gforce 400 somthing series. This was early 2002. It blew my mind I played it twice. __________________ Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done. --- Osama bin Laden when relating how global media has the minds of the masses. ______________________________________ http://dawgxdenta.deviantart.com/gallery/

Jun 11, 2009, 10:57 PM	#73
Satans Arse Dreams Of Sleep Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 159 Rep Power: 54 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Silent Hill 1 on the PS1, late at night lights off, awesome. HL1&2 Ravenholm is still one of my favourite levels of any game. Deus Ex Max Payne 1&2 Oblivion Online, CS:S (when it first came out, still now occasionally) COD4 Battlefield 2, Can lose a few hours quite easily on L4D __________________ I'm like a child genius, trapped inside the body of an idiot.

Jun 12, 2009, 01:25 AM	#74
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Silent Hill now there is another I left out. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jun 12, 2009, 05:28 AM	#75
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Oh yeah, Silent Hill for sure, and the first Medal of Honor on the PS. That game was amazing and the sound was second to none at the time. Also, I forgot Gran Turismo 3 on the PS2. To date its the only driving game I ever loved. I can't remember how many hours I had into it. Made ya feel like you really knew something about cars, lol. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Jun 12, 2009, 08:06 AM	#77
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,687 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience I just remembered this game "starcraft" .... on of the best strategy games ever very immersive IMO __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

Jun 12, 2009, 05:31 PM	#78
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience I feel most like I am living in a game when I am playing online like being in World of Warcraft. Other games would be Prey and Grid and Dreamfall - The Longets Journey. Also The Longest Journey and Flight Simulator and The Sims 3 and games that I can create myself like in FPS Creator.

Jun 18, 2009, 02:51 AM	#79
adamosmaki HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: cyprus Posts: 60 Rep Power: 18 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience blood, half life 1, system shock,unreal ( the first one the 98 one),company of heroes,diablo 2,sins of solar empires and from this year cryostasis

Jun 21, 2009, 05:42 PM	#80
Odinarius DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 31 Rep Power: 19 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience I once walked with my brother from caffeteria, looked up and said: "Look, the sky is like in Morrowind!"

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience ....... oops __________________ Last edited by BWX; Jul 10, 2009 at 09:07 PM.

Jun 25, 2009, 05:02 PM	#83
tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 73 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Bioshock, no question. One of the few games I've completed... and I did it over a weekend :s I cranked the volume up on my old Z5500s and was playing on my Toshiba 37" LCD. Playing it through again, bit by bit on the new plasma + sound system __________________

Jun 28, 2009, 12:57 PM	#88
Shaga Intelligent Life Form Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 383 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience Haven't played The Longest Journey ever, only sequel. Might try it but a bit scared if I can take the graphics. __________________ Server: Currently Offline

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~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: Your most immersive gaming experience I found call of duty 4 to be very immersive and the end was really good apart from losing friends and all.