Regardless of the number of games being released for PC, the list of old classic games will always remain vying for attention. The best classic PC games might feel a bit clunky but the real part of their throwback charm lies there. If you have enjoyed them in your school days and nostalgia is calling then trying out these games and refreshing your legendary memories is not a bad idea. The old classic games kept us completely involved for hours with their gripping stories and unique art styles and the immersive and open-ended gameplay are the foundation of our classic gaming industries. If you're thinking about play those classic games, here are our top 10 recommendations to start with.
The survival horror game, Resident Evil 2 in its heyday had received critical acclaim for the oppressive atmosphere, cinematic camera angles and the level design. The officer Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who is a student are the two main characters of the game that are controlled by the players of Resident Evil 2. The story of the game escalates quickly to the realms of the outlandish. The game has a standard difficult mode where you can save your progress by entering the safe room and also a hardcore difficulty mode.
Final Fantasy 8 which was released for PC in 1999 was exclusive to PlayStation console which was launched 20 years before the PC release. The role-playing video game is set on an unnamed fantasy world which has elements of science fiction. The game is known for its heart-wrenching story, memorable characters and breath-taking full-motion videos. Though Final Fantasy 7 was cited as the best game of the series in PlayStation, Final Fantasy 8 also built accomplishments on the top of it.
Doom is regarded as the mother of all the first-person shooter game. The game Doom was released by id Software. The game was introduced to IBM-compatible computers. It has several features which makes it one of the pioneering shooting games which include 3D graphics, networked multiplayer gameplay, third-dimension spatiality and support for modifications created by the players. The only thing that the game lacks is narrative front, despite the fact that the game has several other features that can keep the players attracted. Doom can be played on any of the machines.
After 3 years of the release of Doom, ID Software hit out of the park again with the release of its new game Quake. Quake is also the first-person shooter game. Multiplayer and Medieval gothic are the settings that cranked up a notch. Quake became the first shooter came to have maps, no other shooter games prior to Quake used maps in the gameplay. With the success of Quake, several other games were released which led to the birth of a series of games which started with Quake itself. The latest game of the Quake series is Quake Champions which is a fast-paced arena shooter game.
The Thief was a pioneer in the genre of stealth games. All the modern stealth games today might not be what they are without the contribution of Thief to the genre. The players of the game control the character Garrett who is a master thief in the game. The game is set in a 3D environment with a first-person perspective. Many different variations of the game have been released which led to the creation of the Thief series. The latest release of the Thief series was in 2014 which was almost a decade after its previous release.
In the list of space-combat sims in video games, Star Wars: TIE Fighter holds the position of best space combat sims. The game is a sequel of Star Wars: X wing series. The player controls the role of a Starfighter pilot during the events that occur between Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back. Lawrence Holland is the producer of the game. The game was a critical success as it had to be updated and re-released several times. The game was available on steam with improved graphics and sound in 2014.
Deus Ex is a cyberpunk Role Playing Game which revolves around exploring themes of societal inequality, technological advancements and the augmentation of human beings. JC Denton, the entry-level cyborg gets his first assignment as an anti-terrorist agent. He has to find out the culprits behind the stolen shipment of vaccines. The game has improved AI, expanded physics and visual overhaul. The series of Deus Ex has a combination of different genres which includes first-person shooter, action role-playing and stealth.
The iconic role-playing game, Baldur's Gate was released in December 1998. The game has set a standard for everything in the genre and made a place for itself in the list of best Classic PC games. Baldur's Gate is based on the tabletop game known as Dungeons and Dragon. The game splits into chapter and the players can build up their character through side quests combats and the main storyline. An enhanced edition of the game was released in 2012 in which the tales of the sword coast expansion was added. There are several mods available for the game if you would like to try it. If not, you can stick with the authentic experience of the game.
One of the most well-known PC games series Diablo and Diablo 2 is considered as the best of all the games in the series. The game was built on the genre of its predecessor but the games remained to be at the top even after the release of Diablo 3. Many expansions to the game were added and it only became better with the release of the expansions. The major factors for the success of the game include it's a continuation of the popular fantasy themes which are always followed by its predecessor and also the access to Blizzards free online play service.
Half-Life 2 was released in November 2004 and is now one of the most beloved PC titles. The main character of the game Gordon Freeman wakes to find that the alien threat which took place in the first game has triumphed. The players are provided with a bunch of cool guns and robot dog as companion whose name is Alyx Vance. The fans of Half-Life series are clamouring for Half-Life 3 but it doesn't appear that the game will be released soon.
1 | Resident Evil 2
The survival horror game, Resident Evil 2 in its heyday had received critical acclaim for the oppressive atmosphere, cinematic camera angles and the level design. The officer Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who is a student are the two main characters of the game that are controlled by the players of Resident Evil 2. The story of the game escalates quickly to the realms of the outlandish. The game has a standard difficult mode where you can save your progress by entering the safe room and also a hardcore difficulty mode.
2 | Final Fantasy 8
Final Fantasy 8 which was released for PC in 1999 was exclusive to PlayStation console which was launched 20 years before the PC release. The role-playing video game is set on an unnamed fantasy world which has elements of science fiction. The game is known for its heart-wrenching story, memorable characters and breath-taking full-motion videos. Though Final Fantasy 7 was cited as the best game of the series in PlayStation, Final Fantasy 8 also built accomplishments on the top of it.
3 | Doom
Doom is regarded as the mother of all the first-person shooter game. The game Doom was released by id Software. The game was introduced to IBM-compatible computers. It has several features which makes it one of the pioneering shooting games which include 3D graphics, networked multiplayer gameplay, third-dimension spatiality and support for modifications created by the players. The only thing that the game lacks is narrative front, despite the fact that the game has several other features that can keep the players attracted. Doom can be played on any of the machines.
4 | Quake
After 3 years of the release of Doom, ID Software hit out of the park again with the release of its new game Quake. Quake is also the first-person shooter game. Multiplayer and Medieval gothic are the settings that cranked up a notch. Quake became the first shooter came to have maps, no other shooter games prior to Quake used maps in the gameplay. With the success of Quake, several other games were released which led to the birth of a series of games which started with Quake itself. The latest game of the Quake series is Quake Champions which is a fast-paced arena shooter game.
5 | Thief
The Thief was a pioneer in the genre of stealth games. All the modern stealth games today might not be what they are without the contribution of Thief to the genre. The players of the game control the character Garrett who is a master thief in the game. The game is set in a 3D environment with a first-person perspective. Many different variations of the game have been released which led to the creation of the Thief series. The latest release of the Thief series was in 2014 which was almost a decade after its previous release.
6 | Star Wars: TIE Fighter
In the list of space-combat sims in video games, Star Wars: TIE Fighter holds the position of best space combat sims. The game is a sequel of Star Wars: X wing series. The player controls the role of a Starfighter pilot during the events that occur between Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back. Lawrence Holland is the producer of the game. The game was a critical success as it had to be updated and re-released several times. The game was available on steam with improved graphics and sound in 2014.
7 | Deus Ex
Deus Ex is a cyberpunk Role Playing Game which revolves around exploring themes of societal inequality, technological advancements and the augmentation of human beings. JC Denton, the entry-level cyborg gets his first assignment as an anti-terrorist agent. He has to find out the culprits behind the stolen shipment of vaccines. The game has improved AI, expanded physics and visual overhaul. The series of Deus Ex has a combination of different genres which includes first-person shooter, action role-playing and stealth.
8 | Baldur's Gate
The iconic role-playing game, Baldur's Gate was released in December 1998. The game has set a standard for everything in the genre and made a place for itself in the list of best Classic PC games. Baldur's Gate is based on the tabletop game known as Dungeons and Dragon. The game splits into chapter and the players can build up their character through side quests combats and the main storyline. An enhanced edition of the game was released in 2012 in which the tales of the sword coast expansion was added. There are several mods available for the game if you would like to try it. If not, you can stick with the authentic experience of the game.
9 | Diablo 2
One of the most well-known PC games series Diablo and Diablo 2 is considered as the best of all the games in the series. The game was built on the genre of its predecessor but the games remained to be at the top even after the release of Diablo 3. Many expansions to the game were added and it only became better with the release of the expansions. The major factors for the success of the game include it's a continuation of the popular fantasy themes which are always followed by its predecessor and also the access to Blizzards free online play service.
10 | Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 was released in November 2004 and is now one of the most beloved PC titles. The main character of the game Gordon Freeman wakes to find that the alien threat which took place in the first game has triumphed. The players are provided with a bunch of cool guns and robot dog as companion whose name is Alyx Vance. The fans of Half-Life series are clamouring for Half-Life 3 but it doesn't appear that the game will be released soon.
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