Games for lower end computers?

Axis304 · 10-11-2007, 06:17 PM

I have a computer that I am keeping in my room exclusivley but unfortunatley (untill I get my new gaming rig) its a piece of crap with some of the worst hardware imaginable. So I was wondering what anyone would suggest for some good low end games I would really appreciate it. Oh, and free would be ideal, but the cheaper the better :)

(Just for the record, I'm talking about 200MB DDR RAM, on board video, win XP)

Thanks,
Axis

Greenfrog · 10-11-2007, 06:31 PM

I don't know what kind of gaming you're into, but I guess the direction to be looking at would be older games. Lucky for you, many of them are abandonware, so you could get them for free.
One game that's kept me busy for hours is a fantastic puzzle game by the name of DROD (Deadly rooms of Death).
You can download it free here:
http://forum.caravelgames.com/downloads.php
(download the architects edition)

Axis304 · 10-11-2007, 06:42 PM

Sorry for not being specific about this, pretty much the only games I dont' want are puzzle (very few instances is this not true) and sports. As in, I want shooter/adventure/RPG/RTS

Sorry bout the miscommunication, I will look into that puzzle game however.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 10-11-2007, 07:20 PM

The only thing i can think of is age of empire 2

ebackhus · 10-13-2007, 08:32 AM

StarCraft. It's made of LOVE and WIN.

Axis304 · 10-13-2007, 08:38 AM

Well I didn't think I could, but I played quake last night for like 4 hours, never thought I could get so into something like that. Are there any other games similar to that, that are free with full mouse support?

**koala** · 10-13-2007, 10:29 AM

Doom is similar to Quake, and kept me up til the early hours when it first came out. Might look a bit dated and blocky now though.

You could go to any of the game download sites and look for demos that are over 2 years old, then narrow down the selection by genre.

FilePlanet (old-school games)
Classic Games
Game World Network
Gamespot
MegaGames

~~IAmNutsAboutPCs~~ · 10-13-2007, 10:40 AM

LOL this thread has made me giggle. :D

Just go to www.canyourunit.com and look at all the games in the drop down list that you would like then see if it will run on your PC. :)

Mikey.

**Deleted090308** · 10-13-2007, 11:00 AM

Deus Ex.

**pharoah** · 10-13-2007, 12:20 PM

got to say it the classic diablo2 would run on it i bet.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 10-13-2007, 12:41 PM

Yes it would (ran it on a 128mb ram 2mb video laptop)

**pharoah** · 10-13-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

Yes it would (ran it on a 128mb ram 2mb video laptop)

yeah if a computer wont run diablo throw it in the trash.

ebackhus · 10-13-2007, 01:44 PM

My rig won't run Final Fantasy VII, which isn't much newer than Diablo.

~~IAmNutsAboutPCs~~ · 10-13-2007, 01:47 PM

What???

Your system is good...

Axis304 · 10-14-2007, 08:53 PM

Actually I have that lying around somewhere, do you think it would run with the expansion? I also have diablo 1, if I absolutely have to do it. Are there any games similar to quake graphic quality that allow me to shoot using my mouse fully?

Thanks for the help guys

Greenfrog · 10-15-2007, 08:20 PM

If I recall correctly, Descent II had mouse support. But that was ages ago....

Kgkev · 10-17-2007, 05:35 AM

Duke nukem 3D was a classic - can't remember if it mouse support though

**bruiser** · 10-17-2007, 11:08 AM

Keep in mind if you have XP, a lot of older games will not work. Duke Nuke'em being one that won't run unless you go with a work around which may or may not work.

**forcifer** · 10-17-2007, 06:34 PM

half life 1 is an incredible for how old it is. half life 2 when you get a new comp :)

Nerek · 10-18-2007, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eneles

Deus Ex.

Can't go wrong there.

10-11-2007, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Axis304 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30 OS: Windows XP SP2/Linux Ubuntu	Games for lower end computers? I have a computer that I am keeping in my room exclusivley but unfortunatley (untill I get my new gaming rig) its a piece of crap with some of the worst hardware imaginable. So I was wondering what anyone would suggest for some good low end games I would really appreciate it. Oh, and free would be ideal, but the cheaper the better :) (Just for the record, I'm talking about 200MB DDR RAM, on board video, win XP) Thanks, Axis

10-11-2007, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Greenfrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 28 OS: XP	Re: Games for lower end computers? I don't know what kind of gaming you're into, but I guess the direction to be looking at would be older games. Lucky for you, many of them are abandonware, so you could get them for free. One game that's kept me busy for hours is a fantastic puzzle game by the name of DROD (Deadly rooms of Death). You can download it free here: http://forum.caravelgames.com/downloads.php (download the architects edition)

10-11-2007, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Axis304 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30 OS: Windows XP SP2/Linux Ubuntu	Re: Games for lower end computers? Sorry for not being specific about this, pretty much the only games I dont' want are puzzle (very few instances is this not true) and sports. As in, I want shooter/adventure/RPG/RTS Sorry bout the miscommunication, I will look into that puzzle game however.

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Axis304 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30 OS: Windows XP SP2/Linux Ubuntu	Re: Games for lower end computers? Well I didn't think I could, but I played quake last night for like 4 hours, never thought I could get so into something like that. Are there any other games similar to that, that are free with full mouse support?

10-13-2007, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,336 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Games for lower end computers? Doom is similar to Quake, and kept me up til the early hours when it first came out. Might look a bit dated and blocky now though. You could go to any of the game download sites and look for demos that are over 2 years old, then narrow down the selection by genre. FilePlanet (old-school games) Classic Games Game World Network Gamespot MegaGames __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

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~~IAmNutsAboutPCs~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Front of PC, UK Posts: 744 OS: Windows XP SP2 Build 2600 My System	Re: Games for lower end computers? LOL this thread has made me giggle. :D Just go to www.canyourunit.com and look at all the games in the drop down list that you would like then see if it will run on your PC. :) Mikey.

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,255 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Games for lower end computers? My rig won't run Final Fantasy VII, which isn't much newer than Diablo. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

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~~IAmNutsAboutPCs~~ Troubled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Front of PC, UK Posts: 744 OS: Windows XP SP2 Build 2600 My System	Re: Games for lower end computers? What??? Your system is good...

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Axis304 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30 OS: Windows XP SP2/Linux Ubuntu	Re: Games for lower end computers? Actually I have that lying around somewhere, do you think it would run with the expansion? I also have diablo 1, if I absolutely have to do it. Are there any games similar to quake graphic quality that allow me to shoot using my mouse fully? Thanks for the help guys

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Greenfrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 28 OS: XP	Re: Games for lower end computers? If I recall correctly, Descent II had mouse support. But that was ages ago....

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