Back in the PC gaming world

Gredawarha · 10 Feb 2018 at 15:04

Hello all

After a prolonged absence from PC gaming I finally built a new PC just before Christmas with a GT1030. That has kept me ticking over but today I have installed my 1080 and I'm now ready to see what 2018 and the last few years games have to offer.

So for those of you who have been gaming for the last few years what games should I look to?

I'm not in to online gaming, I prefer a game with a good story that will grab me and reel me into their world.

In terms of genre I'm pretty open, would be nice to get into a modern RTS as been playing company of heroes on the 1030.

So what games?

modo77 · 10 Feb 2018 at 15:10

Witcher 3 (and 2 expansions)
Doom

wordy · 10 Feb 2018 at 15:43

Witcher 3 (and 2 expansions)
Dishonoured (and 2 expansions)
Dishonoured 2.

Dis86 · 10 Feb 2018 at 16:58

Witcher 3 (and 2 expansions)
Total warhammer

Pistov · 10 Feb 2018 at 17:20

My most recent favourites are Subnautica and Nier:Automata. They're both very unique so have a look into them first before deciding to get them. Also Nier:Automata criminally hasn't had an official patch to fix some frustrating issues, but there is an unofficial patch (the FAR mod - Fix Automata Resolution) which solves these problems.

Nier is developed by Platinum who made Metal Gear Rising, Bayonetta, Vanquish etc, however unlike those games Nier is much more story based and RPG like, and it mixes in a few different gameplay styles. But I loved the story most of all.

Subnautica is all the rage at the moment, it's an underwater survival game with beautiful graphics and it's incredibly immersive. It has a story but it isn't dished out linearly in dialogue or cutscenes, instead you get snippets through playing the game by finding diaries, receiving radio transmissions, and generally just by soaking up the atmosphere.

These games are both very different and they both had me hooked til the end, which is very unusual for me these days.

WantoN · 10 Feb 2018 at 19:30

Prey
Prototype 2 (old but good, bit buggy)
Batman Series
Battlefield 1
Wolfenstien

TheSwede · 10 Feb 2018 at 20:16

Witcher 3 and the expansions, currently you can buy the Game of the Year edition at Steam for 20 Euro (not sure what it is in £) but it is a fantastic price for a game that will give you hours of fun, if you like that kind of game. Offer ends in 21 hours though.

ELEX - Open world game, bit clunky with fights but didn't bother me, a lovely world to explore, presently done about 140+ hours and still not done with it. Made by Piranha Bytes, same company that made the Gothic games, if those rings a bell.
Prey (2017) - Another excellent game, in space though so no world to explore.

DarkHorizon472 · 10 Feb 2018 at 23:01

Bf1 and after the recent patch/ changes the division is very good.

If you fancy a laugh left 4 dead 2 is good if you find it cheap.

Vern1961 · 11 Feb 2018 at 02:17

Fallout 4 and Skyrim.
Elite Dangerous, although technically MMO, can actually be played in Solo mode without interacting with real players. You need the Horizons add-on to get the best out of it and it will become a bit of a time sink, but worth it if you want something that offers a long haul or you can leave and come back a month or two later pick up where you left off.
Possibly GTA V?

Aphex8T3 · 11 Feb 2018 at 08:21

Just got Fallout 4 . So far I am enjoying it. Really like these games since oblivion

FlyingScotsman · 11 Feb 2018 at 08:24

Prey, Dishonoured 1&2, BF1, Evil Within 2, RE7 all decent.

Maximum Triceratops · 11 Feb 2018 at 09:08

I am more of a multiplayer gamer but I properly enjoyed Doom so I recommend that.

bakes0310 · 11 Feb 2018 at 11:55

Witcher 3 goty
Warhammer total war 1 with dlc and if you like that get the warhammer total war 2 as the main campaign map joins together to make a huge RTS.

Gredawarha · 11 Feb 2018 at 13:20

Wow, lots of suggestions to look into. Witcher 3 seems highly recommended and at theat Steam price it was clearly worth getting. Downloading now.

VonScar · 12 Feb 2018 at 12:34

Dragon Age Inquisition.
Alien Isolation
Doom
Elite Dangerous
Elder Scrolls Skyrim
Bioshock Infinite

Lots of single player content for you. And some will really push that 1080.

Jason_Sturgess · 12 Feb 2018 at 13:07

Best single player games are - Far Cry 4 - Far cry primal - Witcher 3 - Prey - Doom - fallout 4 - All these games are awesome single player games and will take you ages to complete and they are all massively fun to play - I also highly recommend the assassins creed games , If you like Horror games then Aliens is a must! Its an ace game with everything perfectly taken from the movie.

Phil87 · 12 Feb 2018 at 15:49

Gredawarha said:
I prefer a game with a good story that will grab me and reel me into their world.

Based on that, the first thing that comes to mind is Life is Strange (and the sequel Before the Storm). These are two of my favourite games of the last few years, if not ever.

I also agree with some mentioned here i.e. BF1, RE7 and especially Doom - that doesn't really have a story but is very immersive and fun. I might go for Prey next, hearing a lot of good things about it.

Mark1989 · 13 Feb 2018 at 08:48

All of the above are great but guys we need more recommendations for alien isolation, best ever alien game and genuine scare factors, especially if using a headset

FlyingScotsman · 13 Feb 2018 at 08:59

Mark1989 said:
All of the above are great but guys we need more recommendations for alien isolation, best ever alien game and genuine scare factors, especially if using a headset

Yeah forgot about AI, superb game very atmospheric and scary!!

bakes0310 · 13 Feb 2018 at 09:31

Not one game mentioned is a duff, lots of choices, see you in about a year asking for more suggestions