Other Games?

[XixaJade]

Hi everyone,

 

I was wondering what other games are out there that are similar to oblivion. Just as immersive and versatile for a pc. And, that allows the use of mods. Please let me know. Thanks.

 

 

Cass

[zip2k4]

uhhh.... maybe that might and magic RPG game?

dark messiah or somethin? I think the requirements are higher than TES4, that's why

I tought.... I saw the TES4 trailer.... I played it on my friend's Xbox360... the graphic was great...

then comes along this crazy game with boxy character and claims that it kicks ass :blink:

so yea i was like WHAT... :wallbash: THE.... :wallbash: *content censored due to extensive and excessive use of mature language* :wallbash:

so I picked up a copy of TES4, and uhh.... this is a LONG time ago, sorry if it didn't help :rolleyes:

eheheh :whistling:

[macmert]

Neverwinter nights series, Icewind Dale series, Baldur's Gate series, Mass Effect, Fallout series, The Witcher, Deus Ex series...

 

But if you want an open ended moddable game, try out Neverwinter Nights series, especially 2, since it is better looking... If you like a real RPG, try the fallout series, but if you want the best, try Baldur's Gate II Shadows of Amn...

[assin001]

i suppose it depends what you think makes oblivion is it the freedom of where to go in the world, lots of side quests, good graphics, the fighting, the mods or other thinks.

personally i think that dark messiah of might and magic is like oblivion it has good graphics and better fighting than oblivion and you can also interact with a lot of objects in the game if not being able to pick them up or use them you can still move them, but it is not free like oblivion what i mean by that is the map is not huge and you can't go anywhere.

[Halororor]

Yeah, Dark messiah was basically an run from point A to B and kill everything in between game, but it was quite fun in the end.

[Guest]

Eh, after 3 years being registered on the forums without making a single post I think it's due time. :)

 

 

Anyways, I'm going to suggest a game called Mount&Blade. While it's an indie game currently in beta stage (0.960, last beta version before the full game is released), developed by only 2 people (A turkish couple), it still packs a considerate punch even when compared to newer games. True, the graphics might not be that good compared to next-gen, or even games before that, but they serve their purpose well. The overall sound could be better (Everyone will grunt in the same way when they are hit for example), but the music fits the athmosphere quite perfectly.

 

The controls of the game are easy to learn and the way the it utilizes horse combat is unique and outstanding. I'm pretty sure no other games has as realistic horse combat as this, I could be wrong though, so correct me if I am.

 

The way normal combat, i.e on foot is carried out is no less brilliant. While the animations leave much to be wished for when it comes to the fighting department, the system in itself is more than good enough. Basically, if you want to with a sword from the right, just move your mouse slightly to the right (or left depending on how your controls are set up) and hold/click the attack button, which will make the player slash from the right. The same applies for slashing from the left. Slashing from above is done the same way, only this time you move your mouse slightly upwards, while a thrusting attack requires you to look slightly downwards. Parrying can be done in three different ways, two of them which are, automatic (just hold the parry/block button just before the enemy strikes) and a system which requires you to parry the attacks manually by moving your sword where the strike will land. Of course, there are also shields which eliminates the needs for that, but you will still be vulnerable from strikes from behind and from the sides.

 

Moving in the world is done by moving your character on a map, while fights and walking in towns, castles and villages is done in a 3rd person POV.

 

The story however, is completely non-existant. Dialogues exists, as do quests, but no story links these together, maybe because it's still in beta stage, or maybe because the developers feels it will limit the game. I simply don't know.

 

Now on to the real part. Some features of the game:

 

Set in the 13th century (1200)

 

Large scale battles with up to 72 soldiers on the field at once. Mods can be dowloaded to allow even greater numbers, 200 for example, or even a whooping 1000 soldiers out on the field at once.

 

No magic at all. There's no "magic potions" to boost your health, instead, you will have to rest to regain health.

 

Modding support. Requires knowledge of Python to some extent. Several tutorials on the official forums. Lots of mods have already been released.

 

Command an army of over 1000 units.

 

Besiege and conquer towns and castles.

 

Conquer whole countries.

 

Join a country and swear vassalage to the king, eventually rising up to the rank of marshall which gives you the right to command even lords.

 

and more...

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Currently, the company is offering players a Try Before You Buy model which enables you to play the game up until level 6, which after you can, if you liked the game enough, buy a serial key and unlock the rest of the game. I strongly suggest you try the game and even consider buying it, as it is well worth the money. Another advantage of buying it now, instead of waiting now is that while it's in beta it only costs $25 while the full game will cost $39.

 

 

Downloads and a forum, where you can find info, help and mod for the game can be reached by going to the official site, www.taleworlds.com.

 

If you want to see videos from the game, simply search for them on youtube. Most of the videos are from older versions though, so you won't see the full extent of this game before you try it.

[macmert]

Well I follow M&B for a long time, like 3 years or something, I have to say it is a great game, especially the best mounted combat I ever played, but it gets a little repetitive, because it is still at a beta stage, it is kinda boring for me to roam around and kill enemies and do some repetitive quests involving some more killing or carrying stuff x from point a to point b...

 

It has a great potantiel thou It might be a huge blast, but this will happen when it is fully finished, not before that, but sure is an alternative if you want to kill stuff :D much like Diablo series...

 

I say stick with the NWN series especially the fan mods and fan made quests are great, give it a try I say...

[Guest]

By NWN you mean Neverwinter Nights, right?

 

 

I think I have a copy of NWN2 somewhere, I might pick it up again.

 

 

I don't like the dice-system though, but I think I'll survive.

[macmert]

Yea neverwinter... play 2 cause it is better looking and has great mods, like chonicles of Conan, subtelty of Thay...

 

Give it a try I guess you will like it...

[Halororor]

I played M&B, the trail version, and it was fun for a while. I might consider buying it at a later stage.

 

If you buy the beta version, do you get free patches when the newer version comes out?