Retro feel. The games everyone loved back in the day, now missing someone.
Retro feel. The games everyone loved back in the day, now missing someone.
This post aims at two things. First, we want to discover what people play and share some fun memories along the way. Second, I’m searching for a game that slipped from my mind and is still hard to find. Feel free to list missing titles, share your own stories, or just give a thumbs up if you agree. Just keep it focused on PC games only—no Halo (though CE was originally for PC), and exclude anything you think is too obscure. All caps means these are nostalgic PC favorites for the PC community. Details below explain why this game matters to me. 🎮
Minecraft dominates as the top-selling title, boasting more than 100 million players online, making it far from a nostalgic experience.
Lost. Worth another look. Miss Die by the Sword stands out. A DOS & Win3dfx game where a Barbarian swings his sword using keypad inputs during battles. Destruction Derby (DOS), MicroMachines 3 (DOS) or Ignition (Win) are also enjoyable.
The only 2000s title everyone enjoyed was the Mass Effect series. I’ve heard they’re working on a remaster, so I’ll likely play it when it’s released. For me, WarCraft 3, the first Counter Strike, and World of Warcraft were the three games that really defined my gaming decade.
I participated in 2010 and ended up losing the game or my save file/world (a fortress of rails). I invested two weeks or more building it—not a lot compared to others, but it bothers me. After that, I never played Minecraft again. It has been 10 years. Released in 2009, though I remember it being in beta.
The table shows some issues on my screen. Use the code tags COMMAND AND CONQUER to fix it. Here are some games you mentioned: Battlefield Sim, Unreal Tournament, Splinter Cell, Warcraft, WoW Runescape, Half Life, Diablo, GTA Max, Payne, World of Warcraft, COD BEACH HEAD 2000, Deus Ex, Minecraft, and Age of Empires. Also listed are Star Wars, ICY TOWER, Age of Empires Adventure Quest, and a library setting with friends. Crisis MS Flight, SIm Counter Strike (1.6?), and more.
I'll check later, not a big fan of genres without a clear ending or story. I enjoy solo campaigns but dislike games that focus on puzzles or mysteries—my tolerance is low. I haven't really played one that lasts years. Right now I'm just looking for a game I can easily recall. I'm also thinking about revisiting the Red Alert series if I have time.