[pete snook]

Hi
I'm looking to buy a game to play on my 12" G4 PowerBook (1.5GHz, 1.25Gb RAM, Leopard).

I realise I'm not going to be able to run the latest and fastest graphics, but I'm not worried about that - prefer gameplay over visuals, and would prefer to play something that runs well on what I've got, rather than struggling with frame-rates etc.

I was hoping to be able to find something like a good tactical wargame, or maybe an RPG like NeverWinter nights (have never played this, but am quite intrigued)?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated, also if anyone knows where I can get hold of the games in Ireland (the Apple Store seems to have some).

[Frigidman]

I moved this topic to General, as its more of a general question, and may get you better visibility for answers.

[charmin]

pete snook, on September 8th 2009, 05:09 PM, said:

maybe an RPG like NeverWinter nights (have never played this, but am quite intrigued)?

Fallout, Fallout 2, Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate 2, Neverwinter Nights.

[Sneaky Snake]

Frigidman, on September 8th 2009, 01:56 PM, said:

I moved this topic to General, as its more of a general question, and may get you better visibility for answers.

I'm not really up on mac RPG's but my all time favourite RTS is Age of Empires II, and it would run perfectly fine on your computer

[Matt Diamond]

Starcraft - still awesome, still supported, and cheap.

I second SS's recommendation of AoE II. Also, Civ III.

In a more puzzle-y vein: either World of Goo and Braid might run. Both have demos that are themselves very entertaining, and the full games are not expensive.

[Frigidman]

I do agree the "Age Of ____" are pretty cool RTS games. I believe all of them.

If you've not tried out Dungeon Siege I and II, thats a pretty fun RPG style game that isnt so heavy in numbers that you can actually enjoy the adventure and not get so caught up in "omg I need this +1 right here in this skill!". I know its an older game, AND made by M$... but it was a fun hoot to play (for me anyhow).

[alldaveallen]

pete snook, on September 8th 2009, 09:09 AM, said:

Hi
I'm looking to buy a game to play on my 12" G4 PowerBook (1.5GHz, 1.25Gb RAM, Leopard).

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Any suggestions would be much appreciated, also if anyone knows where I can get hold of the games in Ireland (the Apple Store seems to have some).

It would probably help if you listed some games you HAVE played (not all, just some) so we don't suggest things you've already tried. For example, I might suggest Diablo 2, which runs very well on my G4 laptop, but perhaps you've already played that.

Freedom Force is a fun comic-book-style squad-based RPG.

[Eric5h5]

Frigidman, on September 9th 2009, 09:31 AM, said:

If you've not tried out Dungeon Siege I and II, thats a pretty fun RPG style game that isnt so heavy in numbers that you can actually enjoy the adventure and not get so caught up in "omg I need this +1 right here in this skill!". I know its an older game, AND made by M$... but it was a fun hoot to play (for me anyhow).

Dungeon Siege II was never ported, and they were made by Gas Powered Games, not M$. (Microsoft only published them.)

Gameplay over graphics = Spiderweb Software RPGs...will run perfectly on a G4 and have massive heapings gobs of gameplay.

--Eric

[Frigidman]

Eric5h5, on September 9th 2009, 11:47 AM, said:

Dungeon Siege II was never ported, and they were made by Gas Powered Games, not M$. (Microsoft only published them.)

DS2 wasnt ported to mac? Hrm... I musta played it then on my pc boot... oops. Well, the first one was fun too

[Janichsan]

Frigidman, on September 9th 2009, 08:40 PM, said:

DS2 wasnt ported to mac?

Nope. I think it fell in the Dark Era of Unportable Havok Games™.

[pete snook]

Thanks very much for all the replies. I played a bit of Baldur's Gate on a WinPC a few years ago (hence the interest in NeverWinter Nights). I've also played the Total War series, and enjoyed those.

I had a quick look at the SpiderWeb site, and their games looked interesting. I might give one of the demos a go...which one would you recommend?

I've never tried AoE or Civ...are they more empire-building (might have got the wrong impression here!).

Thanks again - really appreciate the replies

[Eric5h5]

Age of Empires is real-time strategy, like Warcraft/Command & Conquer/etc. Civ is turn-based empire-building. Might have to go with Nethergate as far as Spiderweb games...technically they're all stand-alone, but most are part of a series and are better that way, whereas Nethergate is completely self-contained.

--Eric

[Sneaky Snake]

The Spiderweb demos are quite long, which is good. They give you a very good feel for the game.

I've never played a Spiderweb game except that demo, which was quite good. I wanted to purchase it, but I just couldn't and don't have the time (I'm in the grips of Grade 12 in high school, and I really want a 90+ average to get into a certain school)

Age of Empires II gives you quick (relatively) gameplay, but its quite good. Fairly balanced nations with a huge variety of them, as well as quite a few maps , and solid online play.

Civ III is also quite good, as long as your into that type of game (it a love or hate thing). I love it , as the strategy required is practically endless. You build a nation up from nothing into the space age and beyond. Games will take a long time to finish if your playing at the proper difficulty and with a decent amount of civs. By long a mean a week to a month, depending on how much you play

[Agent5]

pete snook, on September 8th 2009, 10:09 AM, said:

Hi
I'm looking to buy a game to play on my 12" G4 PowerBook (1.5GHz, 1.25Gb RAM, Leopard).

I realise I'm not going to be able to run the latest and fastest graphics, but I'm not worried about that - prefer gameplay over visuals, and would prefer to play something that runs well on what I've got, rather than struggling with frame-rates etc.

I was hoping to be able to find something like a good tactical wargame, or maybe an RPG like NeverWinter nights (have never played this, but am quite intrigued)?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated, also if anyone knows where I can get hold of the games in Ireland (the Apple Store seems to have some).

Hearts of Iron and its sequel, Hearts of Iron II, are both excellent tactical wargames, though with a steep learning curve - You might want to start with Europa Universalis II, to ease yourself into the play style. I also have to agree with those who listed Spiderweb Software's RPGs, Avernum 3 is brilliant. You don't need to have played any of the other games in the series to enjoy Avernum, you can jump in painlessly. The newer(4-5) titles have design and control choices which I didn't especially like, but they're still absolutely stellar games.

MobyGames has a list of games which run with a G4 as the minimum here.

[Rev-O]

I found Neverwinter Nights ran very well on a 800Mhz G4 iBook (except for one extremely laggy area in SoU). With all the created content available for Nwn it is worth serious consideration. Rise of Nations ran fairly well on the same iBook and was an enjoyable RTS.