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Homer S. · Dec 18, 2004, 11:45 PM

Hi, wich game do u recommend me to be my first game on the Mac, my system is an Ibook 1.2ghz, 256ram (512 stick soon arriving), and 32 vram).

Rev-O · Dec 19, 2004, 12:02 AM

S'pose it depends on what style of game you like...

Madison · Dec 19, 2004, 11:02 AM

Although it's not native OSX, Deus Ex is an awesome game, and certainly will not tax your computer...loads of fun, HOURS of gameplay, and excellent replayability...you can't go wrong with Deus Ex.

Enjoy!

Homer S. · Dec 19, 2004, 01:44 PM

i like every type of game

... well... i prefer rpg and first-person shooter.. but i like every type of game

Rev-O · Dec 19, 2004, 02:31 PM

Neverwinter Nights is perfect for an iBook. It's a nice rpg that will consume many hours of play, and with 2 expansions available for purchase (Shadows of Undrentide and Hordes of the Underdark), and many modules available for free via download (tho many of these do require the two expansion packs), you can play this rpg for a very long time.

Keep away from Myst IV, as it has issues with laptop video cards (dunno if 10.3.7 fixed this or not).

Haven't played many fps on my iBook, so no recommendations for me on those.

Homer S. · Dec 19, 2004, 03:25 PM

Hey tnxs

, NWN was in my list.. so ill buy it

deboerjo · Dec 19, 2004, 04:37 PM

RPG: Neverwinter Nights
Strategy with some RPG elements: Warcraft III
FPS: Halo, Unreal Tournament 2004, Call of Duty, Quake III (in that order)

The iMac Man · Dec 19, 2004, 04:59 PM

If you like realistic FPS games, go with the WWII ones, like Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, or something from the Tom Clancy series.

If you like big fake guns, vehicles, and players hoping all over the place, try Halo and/or UT2kwhatever

Rev-O · Dec 19, 2004, 09:27 PM

Am playing Rise of Nations on my iBook currently, and it seems to work just fine.

macaddict0001 · Dec 19, 2004, 11:43 PM

Halo is a great game.

megasad · Dec 20, 2004, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by Homer S.:
Hi, wich game do u recommend me to be my first game on the Mac, my system is an Ibook 1.2ghz, 256ram (512 stick soon arriving), and 32 vram).

Assuming you have an external mouse and broadband (or patience), download this demo and give it a try. It is a very fun FPS called Postal 2 and if you like what you see it is but $19.95.

[EDIT - Damn, you're only 15 years old? Probably shouldn't play that game then...]

nagromme · Dec 20, 2004, 05:39 PM

UT 2004 - a great game by itself, with tons more games and add-ons free to download. Like Red Orchestra, if you're into WWII.

UT's "Onslaught" vehicle gametype is a real achievement.

But what kind of game do YOU want?

The iMac Man · Dec 20, 2004, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by megasad:
[EDIT - Damn, you're only 15 years old? Probably shouldn't play that game then...]

Uh, yeah, you might not want to check out Postal 2 then.... it's rated M.

Or, if you do, make sure your parents aren't around.

lol

Homer S. · Dec 20, 2004, 06:24 PM

lol, postal 2

Homer S. · Dec 20, 2004, 06:27 PM

oh... i want some type of rpg or fps... some good game the ibook should handle

The iMac Man · Dec 20, 2004, 06:44 PM

You know what.... I know EXACTLY what you need!

Aspyr's new "Game Agent" which is a free program that will tell you which of Aspyr's games will run on your iBook, which will NOT run, and which will run WELL. Sounds like just what you need.

http://www.aspyr.com/games.php/mac/aga/

nagromme · Dec 20, 2004, 07:30 PM

Then I definitely recommend Unreal Tournament 2004. So many different kinds of gameplay, you're sure to enjoy some of them.

Try the demo here:
http://www.macgamefiles.com/detail.php?item=18034

And check out all the free add-ons... some links here:
http://s7.invisionfree.com/Apple_Cor...0#entry1789635

Homer S. · Dec 20, 2004, 09:15 PM

hey tnxs

Game Agent sound great

... i already downloaded the demo of ut2k4 and it is fantastic

ill buy it with the Rise of Nations gold pack

tnxs 2 all

lookmark · Dec 21, 2004, 01:50 PM

This one is pretty good.

Warning: will suck away life.

bma_mat99 · Dec 21, 2004, 08:33 PM

i just dled game agent, and to no surprise, got a "will do well" on every single game they have.

Homer S. · Dec 21, 2004, 10:30 PM

wich specs has your Mac?

bma_mat99 · Dec 24, 2004, 08:05 PM

I have the original dual 1.8ghz powermac g5, meaning it can upgrade to 8 giga ram, and not 4-like the new sucky version. ITs 1.8 ghz dual, 64 mega video card nvidea(the one that comes with the computer), and 512 ram.... i must say, this is just a normal computer, but all games seem to run quite well at full everything.... other than call of duty and unreal 2k4, which i gota reduse resolution a bit.... but all games seem to run like a dream