Best PC Games Volume 2

A Listmania! list by Hillsy's List
 
Half-Life 2 (DVD ROM)
1.  Half-Life 2 (DVD ROM) by Sierra
The list author says:
  "An excellent sequel FPS shooter.  If you are looking for value for money go with the Orange Box collection.  Found this game better than the prequel.  Recommended!"
£19.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (332 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

King's Bounty: The Legend (PC DVD)
2.  King's Bounty: The Legend (PC DVD) by Ascaron
The list author says:
  "A terrific recent turn based combat/real-time roaming strategy game.  Even though the developers bought the license, it is based on the King Bounty game from 1990. Recommended!"
£5.49   Used & New from: £3.24
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

FANTASY GENERAL PC CDROM
3.  FANTASY GENERAL PC CDROM by SSI
The list author says:
  "An excellent 1996 fantasy turn based strategy game, and my favourite of the 5 star general series. Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £18.99

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Star Wars: Dark Forces (PS)
4.  Star Wars: Dark Forces (PS) by Avalon Interactive
The list author says:
  "My favourite Star wars FPS shooter released in 1995 for the PC.  Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £1.96
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Dungeon Keeper Gold (Collector's Edition)
5.  Dungeon Keeper Gold (Collector's Edition) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "Fantastic God-sim from 1997 by Bullfrog.  Better than the sequel in my opinion.  A time before Peter Molyeux ego got the better of him.  Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £27.23
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Syndicate Plus - Syndicate and The American Revolt - Classics
6.  Syndicate Plus - Syndicate and The American Revolt - Classics by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "A fantastic strategy game by Bullfrog.  One of my favourites from the Old Amiga days.  Includes the Expansion pack here.  Highly Recommended! I thought this was better than Syndicate Wars - the sequel"
Used & New from: £20.00

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Complete (PC)
7.  Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Complete (PC) by Mastertronic Ltd
The list author says:
  "An overlooked title from Sid Meier's early days.  Excellent overall strategy game with an upgraded diplomacy system.  It does look brown and bland, but underneath is a great game.  Highly Recommended!"
£4.43   Used & New from: £1.85
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Galactic Civilizations 2: Ultimate Edition (PC CD)
8.  Galactic Civilizations 2: Ultimate Edition (PC CD) by Kalypso Media
The list author says:
  "Excellent Sci-fi turn based strategy game.  One of the best from recent years.  This includes both expansion packs too.  Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £24.95
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Mafia (PC CD)
9.  Mafia (PC CD) by Mastertronic Ltd
The list author says:
  "Terrific Gangster game.  There were other gangster games for the PC, but this was the best by far.  Interesting story and well done.  Highly Recommended!"
£2.45   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Duke Nukem 3D
10.  Duke Nukem 3D by GT Interactive
The list author says:
  "One of the best FPS shooters, who can forget Duke Nukem.  It's time to kick ass and chew bubblegum and I'm all outta gum :) Look out for Duke Nukem Forever :) Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £1.98

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Sid Meier's Pirates! (PC CD)
11.  Sid Meier's Pirates! (PC CD) by Namco Bandai
The list author says:
  "A Sid Meier title remade for newer PC's.  Still an excellent strategy game where you have to dance with the ladezzz :) A good challenge with fun gameplay.  Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £1.28
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Final Fantasy.VII (PC)
12.  Final Fantasy.VII (PC) by Eidos
The list author says:
  "An excellent story/character development RPG game.  In terms of Final Fantasy I don't think it has been bettered.  An emotional ride where you care about the characters, except maybe for Red XIII :)"
Used & New from: £35.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Mech Warrior 2 - Windows 95
13.  Mech Warrior 2 - Windows 95 by Activision
The list author says:
  "An outstanding 'Battle Mech' action/strategy game.  My favourite of the series.  I especially liked the way you could disable arms and legs to stop enemies firing and jumping.  Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £2.89

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Wizardry 8
14.  Wizardry 8 by Crucial Entertainment
The list author says:
  "Just when you thought RPG games were fading this comes along :)  An excellent RPG game which is only let down by having too many red-herrings.  Do try Wizardry 6/7 for the best in the Wizardry series."
Used & New from: £5.25
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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SimCity 2000 Special Edition (Collector's Edition)
15.  SimCity 2000 Special Edition (Collector's Edition) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "Sim City 1 was good, but Sim City 2000 is still my favourite of the quadrilogy series.  Great strategy game. Highly Recommended!"
Used & New from: £1.45
2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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REALMS OF THE HAUNTING
16.  REALMS OF THE HAUNTING by Interplay
The list author says:
  "Another overlooked FPS story driven adventure game.  It was quite ambitious for its' time (1996).  Excellent game throughout.  Highly Recommended!"
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Railroad Tycoon - Jewel
17.  Railroad Tycoon - Jewel by Sold Out Software
The list author says:
  "Another Sid Meier game :) This is the first in the trilogy and an excellent strategy game to boot.  The second and third did improve graphically on the first entry, but I prefer the first one overall."
Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast  (PC DVD)
18.  OutRun 2006 Coast to Coast (PC DVD) by Avanquest Software
The list author says:
  "A good arcade racer which maybe alittle shallow in terms of its' depth of gameplay, but what it lacks is made up for by being fun! fun! and more fun!  Impress your girlfriend :)  Recommended!"
£6.98   Used & New from: £2.99

Formula One Grand Prix  - Box
19.  Formula One Grand Prix - Box by Crucial Entertainment
The list author says:
  "Geoff Crammond F1 Grand Prix was and still is a fantastic racing game.  This is the original game, currently there are four titles in the series.  Try the newer ones if graphics are important to you."
Used & New from: £3.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Fallout 3 - Game Of The Year Edition (PC DVD)
20.  Fallout 3 - Game Of The Year Edition (PC DVD) by Bethesda
The list author says:
  "A good RPG including all five expansion packs.  A good game overall let down by some annoying bugs and quirks, but you can't really complain as it does have good value for money. Recommended!"
£9.95   Used & New from: £8.41
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (109 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

Mass Effect 2 (PC DVD)
21.  Mass Effect 2 (PC DVD) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "A great RPG Sequel. Great voice acting, graphics, characterisation, story and gameplay, though the RPG elements have been reduced. Also, scanning for minerals can become tedious. Recommended!"
£4.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (131 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

Star Wars: TIE Fighter - White Label (PC)
22.  Star Wars: TIE Fighter - White Label (PC) by Activision
The list author says:
  "This was the first game I bought for my, then 486 computer. A Classic Star Wars game, possibly the best SW game to date.  Excellent structure, design and sound, recommended!"
Used & New from: £2.17
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Dead Space 2 (PC)
23.  Dead Space 2 (PC) by Electronic Arts
The list author says:
  "A well made sequel to the original survival horror game.  Chapter 10 I thought was creepy, excellent lighting, shadows & gameplay. Alittle chaotic at the end, but rewarding. nontheless. Recommended!"
£7.84   Used & New from: £4.95
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Half-Life
24.  Half-Life by Sierra
The list author says:
  "An excellent story & character driven FPS, which was a benchmark game back in the day.  The first half is of quality up until after the 'on the rails' level.  Then the latter half let's the game down."
Used & New from: £3.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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