Game recommendation

[Wellscha]

Hello guys :)

I'm looking for games that center around exploring/unravel mysteries about lost forgotten ancient civilizations/ruins.

Platforms won't matter since I own a laptop & several consoles.

Waiting for your recommendations :)

[violent]

Uncharted?

[Wellscha]

Uncharted?

Is it?


I don't have a PS3 at the moment but I could borrow it from a friend who also happens to own that game:)

here's some games that fits into my criteria:

Star Control II :discovering aliens was a blast.

Reunion: I liked the way you interact with Aliens.

Albion: Self explanatory.

Ico & Shadow of the collosus(sp?) : I love the abstract ruins.

Grandia I: Loved the ruins of the latter part of the game.

Metroid Prime I: mainly the art design of Talon IV.

it doesnt have to be a a human civilization, I'd be happy with an alien one too:)

[violent]

Suddenly, Uncharted may not be the choice.

[EternalGamer]

Um, are you a planted PR bot/shill for the new Tomb Raider?

[Wellscha]

Um, are you a planted PR bot/shill for the new Tomb Raider?

I don't like Tomb Raider.

[Karak]

Outcast
AMAZING

[axion]

Although they don't exactly fit the criteria, I recommend the Penumbra (http://www.penumbragame.com/) series and Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (http://www.callofcthulhu.com/), both are fantastic and sort of play into the ruins/different civilization theme. Both are First-Person, but I wouldn't exactly call them shooters, more survival horror, although Cthulhu has shooting in it, you don't even get a gun until halfwayish through.

[Wellscha]

Outcast
AMAZING

Check:)

I also remembered a game I played long time ago. Its about a space expedition that found a crash Alien space ship. I think its called The Dig (sadly, i played only a demo)

another one to add to my collection:)

[Wellscha]

Although they don't exactly fit the criteria, I recommend the Penumbra (http://www.penumbragame.com/) series and Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (http://www.callofcthulhu.com/), both are fantastic and sort of play into the ruins/different civilization theme. Both are First-Person, but I wouldn't exactly call them shooters, more survival horror, although Cthulhu has shooting in it, you don't even get a gun until halfwayish through.

thanks for the recommendation:)

Broken sword II also comes to mind although centering around the Mayan civilization although it was too realistic for my taste.

[Karak]

Check:)

I also remembered a game I played long time ago. Its about a space expedition that found a crash Alien space ship. I think its called The Dig (sadly, i played only a demo)

another one to add to my collection:)

The Dig.
Yep awesome.
I love that shit as well. By far my favorite kind of games.

[axion]

Since it sounds like you like adventure games, maybe the old LucasArts Indiana Jones games would tickle your fancy?

[Wellscha]

Since it sounds like you like adventure games, maybe the old LucasArts Indiana Jones games would tickle your fancy?

the 3D Tomb Raider like?

I don't like these type of games.

[axion]

No, no. These (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Last_Crusade:_The_Graphic_Ad venture) like. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Fate_of_Atlantis)

[Gorvi]

Eternal Darkness is a good one, though it's not solely about that, there is an element of exploring old ruins in there in some of the levels. The Legacy of Kain games have a bit of that too.

[Wellscha]

No, no. These (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Last_Crusade:_The_Graphic_Ad venture) like. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Fate_of_Atlantis)

oooooh I never knew about those:eek:

thanks:)

Eternal Darkness is a good one, though it's not solely about that, there is an element of exploring old ruins in there in some of the levels. The Legacy of Kain games have a bit of that too.

I see into Eternal darkness. The Legacy of Kain series do suffer from a bit of bland ruins. I think they're more focused on the characters & story more than the ruins themselves.

Oh yeah I remember one I played; Star Trek the Next Generation: A Final Unity.

The fifth Scroll and the Chodak ruins were awesome:D

[fitbabits]

I second axion's choice of Call of Cthulu - it's also BC on Xbox 360.

[Variable Gear]

Pac-Txt (http://pac-txt.com/) would be a good choice.

[KingGorilla]

Lost or Forgotten Civilizations eh? Mysteries?
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis is a decent start
If you want to get a bit more conspiratorial, Deus Ex looks into the mystery of American Geo-Politics and corporate government culture.
The Witcher is shrouded in Eastern and Western European lore and myth. Eventually you may find yourself say in Avalon, for example.

[Purple Santa]

Indigo Prophecy.

[axion]

I second axion's choice of Call of Cthulu - it's also BC on Xbox 360.

And on PC whichever you prefer.

[Karak]

And on PC whichever you prefer.

A word of warning.
Both versions, that fucking chase scene(you guys know what I am talking about)...Is bitch hard the first couple of times.
White knuckle, hurt old ladies, flick your own nuts because it feels better than going through the level again...hard.

You have been warned.

[axion]

I heard that before I had tried it and I didn't find it that hard since I knew what to do. I understand that it is a pain since there's no crosshair so actually clicking where you want can be a pain.

[Karak]

I heard that before I had tried it and I didn't find it that hard since I knew what to do. I understand that it is a pain since there's no crosshair so actually clicking where you want can be a pain.

Without prior knowledge or if it just doesn't click with you its a nut crunchy monster of repeating hell.

[Bad Buddha]

I remember getting killed multiple times before I even tried to figured out what to do.

Stand in middle of room: Reload :confused:
Check window: Reload
Run to door: Reload :(
Try to open door: Reload
Try to open door again: Reload
Open door, run: Reload :mad:
Open door, try to close door: Reload

Switch to Startopia. :D

[Karak]

I remember getting killed multiple times before I even tried to figured out what to do.

Stand in middle of room: Reload :confused:
Check window: Reload
Run to door: Reload :(
Try to open door: Reload
Try to open door again: Reload
Open door, run: Reload :mad:
Open door, try to close door: Reload

Switch to Startopia. :D
Indeed.
Painful.
I finally got through it but it left one hell of a bitter taste in my mouth.

[Wellscha]

I appreciate the recommendations guys. thanks :)