Looking for a good FPS

I'm getting a new computer tomorrow and I'm looking for a good FPS that can both test my video card AND have playing value. I always had R6 Vegas in mind but I just learned that it's a simplified console version compared to the classic R6 titles, and it's poorly ported and with no support or updates. So what else is good for such a purpose? As you can see I'm looking for a realistic shooter with depth and complexity instead of running amock and shooting like mad.

Agreed.

Why does the graphics from the screenshots look so dull?

because you have no artistic direction outside that of Tom Clancy??

If you want depth and complexity, and a hint of realism, STALKER is your best bet out right now that will test your computer. I have Vegas on my 360, and it doesn't have that much depth to it. And why you think it looks better than STALKER or even GRAW is beyond me. The environment of STALKER is far more immersive than that of Vegas.

Ghost Recon is also by Tom Clancy!

If you look at Stalker and GRAW2 they aren't as vibrant or nice as Vegas.

Ghost Recon is also by Tom Clancy!

If you look at Stalker and GRAW2 they aren't as vibrant or nice as Vegas.

ZJI

why dont you play the game before you make these assinine assumptions. I have vegas on my 360 and it doesnt look anywhere near as good as even GRAW let alone stalker. If i want to see vegas I go to the real thing. STALKER has far more going for it than vegas does.

Some people just like colorful scenes, more colors = better graphics. Not me, of course.Erlkoenig

I would tell those people to look at Timeshift 2 years ago, and then its current state, and tell me that more colors = better graphics.

Try FEAR, you can download the online component for free and it's one of the best looking FPS's out there so it's sure to be a good test for your video card.cky5

You could try Prey, that came out not too long ago. I'm not completely sure it is worth it though, I haven't played it yet.Big_piggy1

But one thing though, is Ghost Recon all about sneaking like splinter cell or thief? Because the name sounds like it. I want something like Rainbow Six or Battlefield where you can actually fight, rather than games that are all about sneaking and sniping people from far away.

FEAR is not as tactical as GRAW or R6, nor does it have the unrealisitic nature that Unreal Tournament has (though UT2k4 is really fun). You still have to take cover and such, but sometimes you can go rambo and the bullet time really helps. Plus, the graphics are AMAZING and the Ai, gameplay, and weapons are some of the best ive seen. Though this isn't exactly a FPS, you could try Oblivion. You may be able to max that out, but you can keep adding mods to make the game look better until your computer starts putting out on you.

And I don't really recommend R6 (as fun as it is) to test the graphics on your PC. I mean, my PC dominates Oblivion (max settings) and FEAR (max settings), yet I can barely get a decent framerate with Rainbow 6 Vegas on my computer due to such poor optimization.

GRAW 2

Ghost Recon is also by Tom Clancy!

If you look at Stalker and GRAW2 they aren't as vibrant or nice as Vegas.

ZJI

Stalker isnt vibrant, thats cause it tries to have a gritty and dark atmosphere, and it accomp[lishes that better than any other game out. Its just different styles, but Stalkers lighting is better than Vegas

[QUOTE="cky5"]Try FEAR, you can download the online component for free and it's one of the best looking FPS's out there so it's sure to be a good test for your video card.ZJI

Most to all companys dont update their graphics after the original release (unless its some tweaks that should have been present in the original game) Its tactical, but not Graw type tactical. Take it down a notch.

Would STALKER work on my PC (coincidentaly also arriving tmorrow). My comp isn't great but I like the look of STALKER. Specs in sigpokeracc

stop showing off lol, btw it is pretty great, its a mid to high end dx10 machine.

Ghost Recon is also by Tom Clancy!

If you look at Stalker and GRAW2 they aren't as vibrant or nice as Vegas.

ZJI

Alright, think of the most colorful and vibrant place in the world. You're probably thinking of Los Vegas. There's your answer why it looks that way.

Some screens of stalker on my PC

core2duo e6700 2.7ghz
8800 GTX
2 gigs of 800mhz ram

BTW here are 2 of the beta multiplayer, BIG difference


too bad they took out that long shotgun and only had the sawd off. that shotgun was awesome

[QUOTE="pokeracc"]Would STALKER work on my PC (coincidentaly also arriving tmorrow). My comp isn't great but I like the look of STALKER. Specs in sigway2funny

stop showing off lol, btw it is pretty great, its a mid to high end dx10 machine.

Thanks I'm just not so computer smart so I didn't want to say "Look at my wicked sweet n00b pwning machine. Can it run STALKER?" I don't like sounding that way. (especially if I don't know what i'm talking with)

But now I am stuck with my old monitor (bout 15'' the screen is scratched and the colour messes up occasionally), and dead broke. Soon's I can I'll get an LCD screen though.

[QUOTE="way2funny"]

[QUOTE="pokeracc"]Would STALKER work on my PC (coincidentaly also arriving tmorrow). My comp isn't great but I like the look of STALKER. Specs in sigpokeracc

stop showing off lol, btw it is pretty great, its a mid to high end dx10 machine.

Thanks I'm just not so computer smart so I didn't want to say "Look at my wicked sweet n00b pwning machine. Can it run STALKER?" I don't like sounding that way. (especially if I don't know what i'm talking with)

But now I am stuck with my old monitor (bout 15'' the screen is scratched and the colour messes up occasionally), and dead broke. Soon's I can I'll get an LCD screen though.

Cool, when getting an LCD moniter, make sure you get one thats has an 8ms response time or less. 4 or 6 ms response time for best quality

Go for HL2 and Episode One, if you haven't already.

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