Last Online: 7/31/07
Dvalin
Hey folks! I'm a new intern with Garage Games, doing marketing whatnot and generally just enjoying these new digs. Damn, but this place is awesome!
That said, my gaming history. My first gaming experience back in the day was the Atari -- Pong, Space Invaders, all that classic stuff. Oh, those were heady days! But it was my neighbor's, so I wasn't a real addict. But then there was the NES. And then the Sega. And-- no consoles after that, actually! I got my first computer, and the rest is history. I'm a computer gamer at this point, and adore myself the strategy genre -- check the top games list for a sample! And if you have any recommendations for strategy games, toss 'em my way. :D
That said, my gaming history. My first gaming experience back in the day was the Atari -- Pong, Space Invaders, all that classic stuff. Oh, those were heady days! But it was my neighbor's, so I wasn't a real addict. But then there was the NES. And then the Sega. And-- no consoles after that, actually! I got my first computer, and the rest is history. I'm a computer gamer at this point, and adore myself the strategy genre -- check the top games list for a sample! And if you have any recommendations for strategy games, toss 'em my way. :D
The enemy's gate is down!
It's all about warfare.
Nothing quite has the scale of this game. The first time you're on the receiving end of a Bertha bombardment, you'll realize the scope of combat in this. Combine that with the variety in units and structures, and it kept me busy for months!
One of Paradox Interactive's classics, this game is the essential World War 2 operational strategy. Play as any country, from Germany to Nepal, and try to surpass the achievements of that nation. Want to actual win battles as the Italians? Want to see if you can pull off Sealion as Germany? Want to see the Cold War go Hot in 1946 as the U.S. or Soviets? Have at! Though surpassed by Hearts of Iron 2, this game's still dear to me.
Amazing atmosphere. It really managed the feel of desperation and loneliness that it was trying for; the game felt authentic.
No resources, no bases, no nothing -- all tactical combat. That and the multiplayer rocked. Oh -- and there were the dwarves with Molotov cocktails. So great!
In my estimation, this is the best of the series -- nothing quite like it in the space empire genre.
Ground Control was another of those tactical games I adore -- no resources, no bases, nothing but maneuver and combat. Combine this with a sci-fi feel that didn't overdo the tech tricks most games have, and it was great!
The first of the Total War series, it had a simplicity and an elegance that the ones following it lacked. I keep hoping that they do a Shogun 2.
Outpost. There was something about colonizing a distant, lifeless planet with the last remnants of Humanity -- and facing the rigors of surviving when you're not sure whether you'll be able to get enough food or air, much less construction materials and additional population. Eventually? Maybe you'll die of a mutated plague -- or maybe you'll expand enough to send a new wave of colony ships, safeguarding Humanity's survival.
