What Game Are You Playing Right Now?

ChrisRIBS · 12-03-2009, 10:39 AM

I came in here ready to post about Civ only to see that everyone else has the right idea.

I'm unfortunately so busy right now that I have no time for games, but if I did - I'd be playing Civ4 right now. (One..... more..... turn..)

And New Super Mario Bros For Wii.. Not a big console guy (although I do own an old NES that I occasionally boot up for Contra and Super Contra), but my roommate has it and it's ridiculously fun. I do have some time for New Super Mario Bros..

Chris

Alfred · 12-03-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

graphics and presentation don't matter as much for me, especially not when it's a turn based game.

To me, this is what makes it the clear winner. It's an absolutely gorgeous game to look at, and its graphics give it a completely different tone than Civilization 2. I may be wrong, but it really felt like a larger game than CIV2. I certainly found it more addictive than CIV 2.

Speaking of Civilization, anyone play the console versions of Civilization Revolution? I only have the DS version, but I must say, they do a damn fine job of bringing it to a handheld.

Akira · 12-03-2009, 02:01 PM

I played the DS version earlier this week. Only had one game but was impressed. Not tried it for iPhone. Interested in the Facebook version that comes out next year.

Alfred · 12-03-2009, 02:08 PM

There's a Facebook version? Damn, I know what I'll be doing come next year.

Akira · 12-03-2009, 02:09 PM

Yeah, not a lot has been revealed but apparently it will be free and have all the features available rather than a dumbed down version.

I still hope a full 5th version is on the cards at some point.

Alfred · 12-03-2009, 02:11 PM

I really need to get back into the proper series. I won't have much time for homework, though.

Akira · 12-03-2009, 02:12 PM

I'm only just getting back into it, forgot a ton of the features etc.

I found a nice intro game written by one of the testers, which is interesting to read and it walks you through all the features as and when you need them.

storymilo · 12-03-2009, 03:38 PM

Hey... is anyone else having problems with steam? Mine won't open and I'm wondering if it's just me or if it's down for everybody, cause I think there have been times in the past where that happened.

Akira · 12-03-2009, 03:41 PM

Mine's fine but been open for several hours.

boo boo · 12-03-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

To me, this is what makes it the clear winner. It's an absolutely gorgeous game to look at, and its graphics give it a completely different tone than Civilization 2. I may be wrong, but it really felt like a larger game than CIV2. I certainly found it more addictive than CIV 2.

Speaking of Civilization, anyone play the console versions of Civilization Revolution? I only have the DS version, but I must say, they do a damn fine job of bringing it to a handheld.

More refined graphics dosen't always mean better graphics though.

I still don't think Gran Turismo 5 is as colorful and pretty as say, F Zero for the SNES.

I haven't played the Civilization games sad to say, though I have played Pharaoh which was a really fun game, it's pretty much the same type of game but with a purely Egyptian theme.

I'd say give that one a try.

12-03-2009, 10:39 AM	#1181 (permalink)
ChrisRIBS Groupie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 3	Ha! I love it! I came in here ready to post about Civ only to see that everyone else has the right idea. I'm unfortunately so busy right now that I have no time for games, but if I did - I'd be playing Civ4 right now. (One..... more..... turn..) And New Super Mario Bros For Wii.. Not a big console guy (although I do own an old NES that I occasionally boot up for Contra and Super Contra), but my roommate has it and it's ridiculously fun. I do have some time for New Super Mario Bros.. Chris

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	There's a Facebook version? Damn, I know what I'll be doing come next year. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	I really need to get back into the proper series. I won't have much time for homework, though. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

12-03-2009, 03:38 PM	#1188 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	Hey... is anyone else having problems with steam? Mine won't open and I'm wondering if it's just me or if it's down for everybody, cause I think there have been times in the past where that happened.