The BEST God Games?

Mano3 · Jan 29, 2004, 08:30 AM

I'm an addicted CIV III player, but I'm looking for some other 'God Games' that are TURN-BASED. None of that RTS stuff; I'm too old and farty to keep up.

After extensive searching, I've compiled a list of supposed, excellent turn-based, strategy games. I'd like folks' opinions on any/all of them to help me in my shopping pursuit:

12 O'Clock High - Bombing the Reich
101 Airborne - The Airborne Invasion of Normandy
Age of Wonders Series
Ascendancy
Chariots of War
Colonization
Combat Leader: Cross of Iron
Deadlock
Disciples Series
Europa 1400: The Guild
Europe in Flames
Fallout Tactics
Far West
Fragile Allegiance
Galactic Civilizations
Heroes of Might and Magic Series
Imperialism I & II
Jane’s Fleet Command
Korsun Pocket
Lords of Magic: Special Edition
Master of Magic
Micro Commandos
Pacific General
Pacific War
Pirate Hunter
Port Royale
Rome - Total War
Sea Dogs
Solace
Soldiers at War
Space Empires IV Gold
Star Trek: Birth of the Federation
Stronghold Series
Supremacy
X-COM Series

Ville · Jan 29, 2004, 11:52 AM

Worms, strategy?

Gengis Khan · Jan 29, 2004, 12:03 PM

I was just about to say the same thing ville.

Worms is a great game, but it's definatly not strategy. It is a turn based action......... comedy though.

Heros o' Might & Magic is also a great series.

Dell19 · Jan 29, 2004, 12:05 PM

You can't buy Rome Total War as its not out yet...

Mano3 · Jan 29, 2004, 01:14 PM

I never even heard of Worms. I got it off a list of turn based games.

Yes, there a few games listed that aren't out yet, but maybe someone out there is privy to some knowledge?

Silverflame · Jan 29, 2004, 07:40 PM

Advance Wars 1/2 is extremely good. Semmingly simplistic gameplay that anyone can pick-up and play, but can get very, very deep. Nice distinct graphic style, good difficulty range, and a suprisingly good storyline. It's so good, I like to constantly "remind" people of how much it makes Civ look like crap.

There's one major flaw, though. The game for the Gameboy Advance. I suggest you get off your PC games with their unstable framerate and long loading times and go buy a GBA.

Perfection · Jan 30, 2004, 05:19 AM

The best god game is almost TBS, but it's not, it's Sim City 2000!

JtheJackal · Jan 30, 2004, 03:39 PM

Caesar 3, Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom, and Pharoh are not TBS but RTS

I'm big fans of Galactic Civilizations and Imperialism games, both are very fun

CivCube · Jan 30, 2004, 04:00 PM

It's an RTS, but Black & White is slow enough to be handled well.

Smellincoffee · Jan 30, 2004, 04:42 PM

I've heard and read that Birth of the Federation was utter crap. And that came from a Trekkie who's more "Star Trek: right or wrong!" than I am, so it's a safe assumption that the game isn't worth the money.

Thrawn · Jan 30, 2004, 05:07 PM

Its not that bad, although I haven't played it anywhere near as much as I've played civ3.

Dell19 · Jan 30, 2004, 07:16 PM

BotF is a bit old now and I wouldn't recommend it anymore but it was fun for awhile and played quite well, just a shame that they have never released a sequel.

Mano3 · Jan 31, 2004, 09:59 AM

You folks are an awesome help. I didn't realize that some of the games were RTS. I looked them all up on Gamerankings and Gamespot, but some of the descriptions left me guessing.

Jan 31, 2004, 12:47 PM

Heroes of Might and Magic III is good

The ability to play hotseat is nice, but the graphics are quite poor. Saying this, I think # 4 has been released -- which will look better. You should be able to get #3 for £5, so that's about $3 - 4. A steal in my opinion

ArmOrAttAk · Feb 01, 2004, 07:21 PM

I didn't see in your list and I would recommend..
Warlords III Darklords Rising
Europa Universalis 2

and Heroes 2 was the best of that series.

Mano3 · Feb 02, 2004, 07:35 AM

Played the Europa Universalis Series and found them a bit boring. This may sound funny coming from a historian, but I thought the series was too history driven. I wanted to start out early, with one province, and see where I'd end up.

thestonesfan · Feb 02, 2004, 08:32 AM

If you like X-Com, you'll love Jagged Alliance 2. Possibly the greatest game of all time.

ArmOrAttAk · Feb 02, 2004, 07:48 PM

Mano3: why didn't you?

Mano3 · Feb 03, 2004, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArmOrAttAk
Mano3: why didn't you?

The verson I had didn't include an 'epic game'; at least I couldn't find it.

Jan 29, 2004, 08:30 AM	#1
Mano3 King Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Soprano in Alabama Posts: 755	BEST God Games? I'm an addicted CIV III player, but I'm looking for some other 'God Games' that are TURN-BASED. None of that RTS stuff; I'm too old and farty to keep up. After extensive searching, I've compiled a list of supposed, excellent turn-based, strategy games. I'd like folks' opinions on any/all of them to help me in my shopping pursuit: 12 O'Clock High - Bombing the Reich 101 Airborne - The Airborne Invasion of Normandy Age of Wonders Series Ascendancy Chariots of War Colonization Combat Leader: Cross of Iron Deadlock Disciples Series Europa 1400: The Guild Europe in Flames Fallout Tactics Far West Fragile Allegiance Galactic Civilizations Heroes of Might and Magic Series Imperialism I & II Jane’s Fleet Command Korsun Pocket Lords of Magic: Special Edition Master of Magic Micro Commandos Pacific General Pacific War Pirate Hunter Port Royale Rome - Total War Sea Dogs Solace Soldiers at War Space Empires IV Gold Star Trek: Birth of the Federation Stronghold Series Supremacy X-COM Series __________________ "Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in." Last edited by Mano3; Feb 02, 2004 at 07:31 AM.

Jan 29, 2004, 12:05 PM	#4
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Jan 29, 2004, 01:14 PM	#5
Mano3 King Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Soprano in Alabama Posts: 755	I never even heard of Worms. I got it off a list of turn based games. Yes, there a few games listed that aren't out yet, but maybe someone out there is privy to some knowledge? __________________ "Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in."

Jan 30, 2004, 05:19 AM	#7
Perfection The Great Head. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 45,350 Images: 30	The best god game is almost TBS, but it's not, it's Sim City 2000! __________________ MORTALS: KNEEL BEFORE THE HEAD! Bask in its awesome might and wisdom. ~ Make your area in MountCFC - My Sim City 2000 Cities! - Don't like me? Ignore me! - Watch me KO creationism DO YOU LIKE FUN? JOIN FIFTYCHAT - The origin of Giant Death Robots

Jan 30, 2004, 03:39 PM	#8
JtheJackal Emperor Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,521	Caesar 3, Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom, and Pharoh are not TBS but RTS I'm big fans of Galactic Civilizations and Imperialism games, both are very fun __________________ "Terrifying Sea Monster Turns Out To Be Even More Terrifying Amphibious Monster" -The Onion

Jan 29, 2004, 11:52 AM	#2
Ville Deity Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 2,814	Worms, strategy?

Jan 29, 2004, 12:03 PM	#3
Gengis Khan Deity Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,760	I was just about to say the same thing ville. Worms is a great game, but it's definatly not strategy. It is a turn based action......... comedy though. Heros o' Might & Magic is also a great series.

Jan 29, 2004, 07:40 PM	#6
Silverflame OBJECTION! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On the West Coast Posts: 2,111	Advance Wars 1/2 is extremely good. Semmingly simplistic gameplay that anyone can pick-up and play, but can get very, very deep. Nice distinct graphic style, good difficulty range, and a suprisingly good storyline. It's so good, I like to constantly "remind" people of how much it makes Civ look like crap. There's one major flaw, though. The game for the Gameboy Advance. I suggest you get off your PC games with their unstable framerate and long loading times and go buy a GBA.

Jan 30, 2004, 04:00 PM	#9
CivCube Haw! Harumph! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indeed! Posts: 4,652 Images: 1	It's an RTS, but Black & White is slow enough to be handled well.

Jan 30, 2004, 04:42 PM	#10
Smellincoffee Trekkie At Large Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montevallo (AL-USA) Posts: 5,056 Images: 2	I've heard and read that Birth of the Federation was utter crap. And that came from a Trekkie who's more "Star Trek: right or wrong!" than I am, so it's a safe assumption that the game isn't worth the money. __________________ "John Henry said to his captain, 'A man ain't nothin' but a man -- but before I let your steam drill beat me down, I'd die with a hammer in my hand.'" (The Ballad of John Henry) This Week at the Library \| Rebuild America: Build Strong Towns \| Let Me Be Frank... \| Thanks to Mistfit for the avatar!

Jan 30, 2004, 05:07 PM	#11
Thrawn Emperor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,705	Its not that bad, although I haven't played it anywhere near as much as I've played civ3. __________________ Join the Star Wars Combine! A free browser based Star Wars Simulation.

Jan 30, 2004, 07:16 PM	#12
Dell19 Take a break Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: London Posts: 15,879	BotF is a bit old now and I wouldn't recommend it anymore but it was fun for awhile and played quite well, just a shame that they have never released a sequel. __________________ The MTW Succession game at CFC and the Viking Invasion succession game!, may be back one day. The Unification of Russia - A EUII AAR! Venice, a Great Power - A EUII AAR! Aragon, Catalan Independence - A EUII AAR! Italian EUII AAR - Who can stop the Ottomans? The road to Moscow - A French Hearts of Iron II AAR

Jan 31, 2004, 09:59 AM	#13
Mano3 King Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Soprano in Alabama Posts: 755	You folks are an awesome help. I didn't realize that some of the games were RTS. I looked them all up on Gamerankings and Gamespot, but some of the descriptions left me guessing. __________________ "Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in."

Jan 31, 2004, 12:47 PM	#14
Gainy Guest Posts: n/a	Heroes of Might and Magic III is good The ability to play hotseat is nice, but the graphics are quite poor. Saying this, I think # 4 has been released -- which will look better. You should be able to get #3 for £5, so that's about $3 - 4. A steal in my opinion

Feb 01, 2004, 07:21 PM	#15
ArmOrAttAk Warlord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 249	I didn't see in your list and I would recommend.. Warlords III Darklords Rising Europa Universalis 2 and Heroes 2 was the best of that series. __________________ Life is Grand!

Feb 02, 2004, 07:35 AM	#16
Mano3 King Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Soprano in Alabama Posts: 755	Played the Europa Universalis Series and found them a bit boring. This may sound funny coming from a historian, but I thought the series was too history driven. I wanted to start out early, with one province, and see where I'd end up. __________________ "Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in."

Feb 02, 2004, 08:32 AM	#17
thestonesfan A Client of Ron Kuby Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 7,549	If you like X-Com, you'll love Jagged Alliance 2. Possibly the greatest game of all time. __________________ What a drag it is gettin' old.

Feb 02, 2004, 07:48 PM	#18
ArmOrAttAk Warlord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 249	Mano3: why didn't you? __________________ Life is Grand!

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