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Gator II
June 6th, 2005, 11:50 am
Hi guys, glad to be a part of the forums. I realize this is a terribly broad question but I need help. There are a lot of games ou there and I don't want to waste my money. Can you guys give me your opinions of the best story-driven shooters that were made within the last year or so? I'd like to get a fairly recent game. Many thanks! :thumbup:

--Gator II
Shaolin K
June 6th, 2005, 12:02 pm
Two words for you: Half-Life 2. This is one of the best story-driven shooters you can get. I thouroughly enjoyed it. The graphics are top-notch the story is engaging, and the gameplay is very smooth with a couple of really fun twists and puzzles.

I would also recommend Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from butcher bay. I only played the demo, which was very good, but I heard a lot of people raving about the full game.
RHooks
June 6th, 2005, 12:14 pm
Far Cry
MasterChief
June 6th, 2005, 02:25 pm
Far Cry, and both Max Payne games.
Fzoulcmbyl
June 6th, 2005, 02:53 pm
Far Cry and Max Payne 2..... I also enjoyed The Suffering.. very fun and unique 3rd-person shooter.


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Fzoul
Rafal Dudek
June 6th, 2005, 03:06 pm
Hmm, Far Cry, Half Life 2, and Max Payne 2.

And welcome to the forums :):
DanTheManPR
June 6th, 2005, 04:12 pm
Max Payne, definitely. Half Life 2 has a story, but its really more of a mood game.
Jagndeke
June 6th, 2005, 04:42 pm
Both Max Payne games had probably the best story elements. Then I'd say Far Cry and HL2 fall next in line.
Donshyoku
June 6th, 2005, 05:03 pm
Another vote for both Max Payne games.
Torsion
June 6th, 2005, 05:07 pm
Besides the big name shooters HL2, farcry, max payne (all amazing) you might want to try hitman contracts or theif 3 for some stealthy shooting action. Also, project snowblind and area 51 are decent console ports that are still above average story driven shooters.

Edit: also you might like splinter cell chaos theory for stealth action if your computer is up for it.
DanTheManPR
June 6th, 2005, 09:10 pm
The theif series is great. Also, I'd recommend Splinter Cell (although that isn't really a shooter).
darkblackcrow
June 7th, 2005, 04:28 am
I'd have to simply agree with the above posts. Personally I enjoyed Doom 3 also when I got over the "this all looks the same" thing and just played the game for what it is.