I have been playing computer games since 1986 and has developed quite a good idea on how to find games that I like and played for a long time.I started with PC games since consoles were expensive back then.I started with PSOne in 1990 and have developed quite a good 'know how' on what games are good for my interest.
Basically, I play strategy base games on a PC and action based games on a console.
How to look for good games?
1. Read game reviews
- Game reviews give a general idea of the games I like. I usually go to excellent game sites such as IGN (www.ign.com) and read reviews.The article will give a good general idea of the game and if it sounds good to me, I will buy them.The gamesites has video snippets of the games and I can see if the gameplay is fun to me.The game reviews gives a rating to each games and anything above 8 out of 10 in a given sub-genres is good.
2. Game specification.
- This is not difficult for console games but it can get tricky with PC games.You see, PC games are very reliant on the specs of your PC.I have basic AGP and RAM powered PC so I usually stick to classic games such as RTS, Strategy or simulation games.It can be quite frustrating when you have bought a PC game and it failed to install, load or faulty when you are about to get into the game.Nowadays, I stick to console games to past my time.However, console games nowadays comes in various coloured DVDs. My old PS2 machine cannot read the purple coloured ones so I have to stick to gold coloured DVD games.
3. Relevant games.
- I play games that I have a fair idea about. For example, I like submarines and so I play Silent Hunter. Or I like golf so I play Tiger Woods Golf etc.I don't like beating people so I find playing games like BEAT DOWN a total waste of time.Maybe BEAT DOWN is an alternative universe for some of those who wants to whack people but it is not for me.Some of the games resembles real life and it can be an educational tool. For example, I played a game of Brian Lara's Cricket before a friendly game of real cricket the next day.It updated me with the rules so I don't look like a fool and seems to be knowledgable in it.Cool trick, eh?
I guess those are the basic tips. I hope you will be able to enjoy gaming for a long time.
Basically, I play strategy base games on a PC and action based games on a console.
How to look for good games?
1. Read game reviews
- Game reviews give a general idea of the games I like. I usually go to excellent game sites such as IGN (www.ign.com) and read reviews.The article will give a good general idea of the game and if it sounds good to me, I will buy them.The gamesites has video snippets of the games and I can see if the gameplay is fun to me.The game reviews gives a rating to each games and anything above 8 out of 10 in a given sub-genres is good.
2. Game specification.
- This is not difficult for console games but it can get tricky with PC games.You see, PC games are very reliant on the specs of your PC.I have basic AGP and RAM powered PC so I usually stick to classic games such as RTS, Strategy or simulation games.It can be quite frustrating when you have bought a PC game and it failed to install, load or faulty when you are about to get into the game.Nowadays, I stick to console games to past my time.However, console games nowadays comes in various coloured DVDs. My old PS2 machine cannot read the purple coloured ones so I have to stick to gold coloured DVD games.
3. Relevant games.
- I play games that I have a fair idea about. For example, I like submarines and so I play Silent Hunter. Or I like golf so I play Tiger Woods Golf etc.I don't like beating people so I find playing games like BEAT DOWN a total waste of time.Maybe BEAT DOWN is an alternative universe for some of those who wants to whack people but it is not for me.Some of the games resembles real life and it can be an educational tool. For example, I played a game of Brian Lara's Cricket before a friendly game of real cricket the next day.It updated me with the rules so I don't look like a fool and seems to be knowledgable in it.Cool trick, eh?
I guess those are the basic tips. I hope you will be able to enjoy gaming for a long time.