Favorite Game Series?

brandon4117 · 11-28-2014, 01:19 AM

Hey all.
So I just bought my favorite game series in a bundle for $2.50 (It's a trilogy called Penumbra, pretty fun puzzle/horror FPS game).
I love the series because of it's great ambiance, somewhat difficult puzzles, and nightmarish enemies, not to mention it's soundtrack and story, all of which I enjoyed highly and still do.
I'm curious, those of you that enjoy playing games and have played through a series, what's your favorite game series? And why is it your favorite?

DanaC · 11-28-2014, 03:45 AM

I really liked Penumbra. I never completed it (I'm a bugger for dropping off games) but you're right about the ambiance - one of those games that gets into your head, like a good horror film does.

lumberjim · 11-28-2014, 10:31 AM

does Madden count?

no? ok.. Tomb Raider

Happy Monkey · 11-28-2014, 11:49 AM

From when I was a kid:
King's Quest
Space Quest
Little Big Adventure (aka Relentless)

Now:
I'm really enjoying the Arkham games.

DanaC · 11-28-2014, 02:16 PM

I've hovered over the Arkham games on steam a few times - can't really afford to buy games but damn it's tempting :P

Happy Monkey · 11-28-2014, 07:36 PM

They are really well done.

lumberjim · 11-29-2014, 12:57 PM

wassat... Batman game?

zippyt · 11-29-2014, 02:17 PM

Arma 2 and 3 ,
SOOOOOO COOL !!

oh and there is a Dino( Raptor ) mod !!!

Happy Monkey · 11-29-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

wassat... Batman game?

Yes, there are three so far, with a fourth coming up. They really give you a great immersive feeling in both brawling and sneaking, and make you do both. So, unlike with a game like Dishonored, which lets you play as either a fighter or a stealth character, you can't get lured, through familiarity, into missing a huge aspect of the game.

And there are a huge number of side tasks and other challenges, so you can spend as much time as you like in the game. Personally, I completed all of the in-storyline quests, side quests, and challenges, but I didn't do all of the extra fighting challenges that are accessible through a "simulation" in the Batcave or through the external game menu. I also skipped the multiplayer (I think only one of them had it), since I generally don't enjoy that.

Clodfobble · 11-29-2014, 11:07 PM

Mr. Clod greatly enjoyed a few of the Arkham games as well... But for me, I'm sorry but I have to say the sound design was bad enough for me to regularly mock it from the other room. I know most people don't care, but it's seriously bad.

lumberjim · 11-29-2014, 11:14 PM

I got Destiny. I have to say that I much prefer to watch Spencer play it than to play it myself.

DanaC · 11-30-2014, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Mr. Clod greatly enjoyed a few of the Arkham games as well... But for me, I'm sorry but I have to say the sound design was bad enough for me to regularly mock it from the other room. I know most people don't care, but it's seriously bad.

Ooooooh. Now - that givs me pause for thought. I'm a sound freak - I can cope with all manner of shitty graphics as long as the sound design is good - but it can have the best graphics and best game play; if the sound ain;t right that's a deal breaker.

Clodfobble · 11-30-2014, 10:37 AM

It's not horribly unpleasant, just cheesy. But it's also not critical to gameplay, as I recall. You could just turn the speakers off...

Spexxvet · 12-01-2014, 11:07 AM

I'm not a big gamer, but I buy and enjoy all the Zelda games

Gravdigr · 12-01-2014, 03:31 PM

We play a lot of the time with the sound completely off, and the stereo/cd player going.

11-28-2014, 01:19 AM	#1
brandon4117 Eavesdropper Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Minnesota. Posts: 24	Favorite Game Series? Hey all. So I just bought my favorite game series in a bundle for $2.50 (It's a trilogy called Penumbra, pretty fun puzzle/horror FPS game). I love the series because of it's great ambiance, somewhat difficult puzzles, and nightmarish enemies, not to mention it's soundtrack and story, all of which I enjoyed highly and still do. I'm curious, those of you that enjoy playing games and have played through a series, what's your favorite game series? And why is it your favorite?

11-28-2014, 10:31 AM	#3
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	does Madden count? no? ok.. Tomb Raider __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-28-2014, 11:49 AM	#4
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	From when I was a kid: King's Quest Space Quest Little Big Adventure (aka Relentless) Now: I'm really enjoying the Arkham games. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-28-2014, 07:36 PM	#6
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	They are really well done. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-29-2014, 12:57 PM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	wassat... Batman game? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-29-2014, 02:17 PM	#8
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Arma 2 and 3 , SOOOOOO COOL !! oh and there is a Dino( Raptor ) mod !!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

11-29-2014, 11:07 PM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Mr. Clod greatly enjoyed a few of the Arkham games as well... But for me, I'm sorry but I have to say the sound design was bad enough for me to regularly mock it from the other room. I know most people don't care, but it's seriously bad. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-29-2014, 11:14 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I got Destiny. I have to say that I much prefer to watch Spencer play it than to play it myself. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-30-2014, 10:37 AM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	It's not horribly unpleasant, just cheesy. But it's also not critical to gameplay, as I recall. You could just turn the speakers off... __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

12-01-2014, 11:07 AM	#14
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I'm not a big gamer, but I buy and enjoy all the Zelda games __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-01-2014, 03:31 PM	#15
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	We play a lot of the time with the sound completely off, and the stereo/cd player going. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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