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Let's talk Old Games for my new Netbook.

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CooDu
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia899 Posts
September 02 2011 11:49 GMT
#1
Hi chaps,

I've just purchased myself one of these with specs in spoiler:

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CPU: AMD dual-core C50 Fusion Processor (1.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Starter
Chipset: AMD Hudson M1
Screen Size: 10.1" Widescreen LED Backlit Display (1024 x 600)
Memory: 1GB DDR3 (1333Mhz)
RAM slot allocation: Total memory expandable to 2GB. 1 slot used, no slots available.
Storage: 250GB (5400rpm) SATA
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6250M graphics, 374MB Total: (256MB dedicated memory + 118MB shared memory)
Audio: External Microphone-in port, Stereo Headphone
Speakers: Premium harman/kardon® speakers
Sound: Harman/Kardon Speakers
Webcam: Yes

Expansion:
TV-Out Port HDMI
USB Ports 3x USB Ports (2x USB 2.0 + 1x USB 2.0 Sleep and Charge)
Bridge Media Adaptor SD Slot

Communication:
LAN 10/100 Base TX Ethernet
Wireless Communication 802.11(b/g/n)
Integrated Bluetooth™ V2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)]


Mostly for use when traveling interstate/overseas. So I'm looking for some recommendations for some classics to wack on there to play with while away. Of course BW makes the cut, but let's hear your favourites as far as DOS games/Good old Games go I may dual boot XP so I can reliably play DOS based games.

Some of mine so far:

Fallout 1/2
BW
Age of Empires 1
Baldur's Gate 1/2
Arcanum
Icewind Dale
Diablo 2
Commander Keen
Duke Nukem 3D/Duke Nukem
Major Stryker (Striker?) Duno
Skunny Cart
Descent
Doom collection
Heretic.

So, let's discuss! What classics do I need to revisit and play that I may not know about yet.

Cheers!

Just a simple guy, going wherever this journey takes me.
BookTwo
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
1985 Posts
September 02 2011 11:55 GMT
#2
Total Annihilation.
Brad`
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada548 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-02 11:58:35
September 02 2011 11:56 GMT
#3
Planescape Torment

Also, homm 2+3 are good time killers.
Daigomi
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
South Africa4316 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-02 12:15:20
September 02 2011 12:01 GMT
#4
That's actually pretty decent specs for a netbook. You should be able to play a few newer indie games as well. Some games I've played on my netbook:

Torchlight (it has a "netbook" mode)
Dungeons of Dredmor
VVVVVV
Plants vs Zombies
World of Goo
Half Life
Quake 3
Unreal Tournament
SC
Warcraft 3 (especially for Ele TD)

EDIT: Also, just a general piece of advice. If your netbook has an additional RAM spot, buy another 1gb of memory. It massively improves performance for everything.
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voy
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Poland348 Posts
September 02 2011 12:03 GMT
#5
Maybe not SO old but awesome - World of Goo. Should run smoothly on Your computer.
I'm a man with a dream. And I look good in jeans. graphic designer looking for freelance work.
FaCE_1
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Canada6182 Posts
September 02 2011 12:12 GMT
#6
don't forget the SNES/NES emulator.. A must !!

Good Old game..

FlashBack so much fun with this game.

n_n
CooDu
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia899 Posts
September 02 2011 12:14 GMT
#7
Thanks for the replies so far, I can't believe I didn't think of planescape.
As far as the specs go I'm really happy, got a work deal for 425 dollars, which I'm pleased with (Few goodies in there too, bag etc)

I've got Torchlight, Dredmor, WoG, HL1, UT1 and WC3 (Most on Steam) So I'll wackk them on as well. World of Goo is amazing for sure! Keep em coming! I'll be maxed HDD before I know it! I'll have to put a 500 in
Just a simple guy, going wherever this journey takes me.
wonderwall
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
New Zealand695 Posts
September 02 2011 12:23 GMT
#8
Visual Boy Advance opens up more possibilities. Fire Emblem would be my recommendation.
EdSlyB
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Portugal1621 Posts
September 02 2011 12:24 GMT
#9
Try Commandos: Behine Enemy Lines.

Awe-some
aka Wardo
endy
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Switzerland8970 Posts
September 02 2011 12:26 GMT
#10
Broken Sword 1 + 2 are simply amazing. I've heard of a remastered version of the game, same graphics with higher res. But it's not like we're not used to 640 * 480 graphics here ;D

Rayman 1 is the best PC 2D platform game. Amazing atmosphere, music, graphics and gameplay.


With such specs, I would even remove win7 and use XP only :/
ॐ
CooDu
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia899 Posts
September 02 2011 12:28 GMT
#11
On September 02 2011 21:26 endy wrote:
Broken Sword 1 + 2 are simply amazing. I've heard of a remastered version of the game, same graphics with higher res. But it's not like we're not used to 640 * 480 graphics here ;D

Rayman 1 is the best PC 2D platform game. Amazing atmosphere, music, graphics and gameplay.


With such specs, I would even remove win7 and use XP only :/


I've decided that's the plan, running a USB install now from an old box of mine (Pro License Key) Just hunting down the drivers while I wait.
Just a simple guy, going wherever this journey takes me.
vijeze
Profile Joined February 2011
Netherlands719 Posts
September 02 2011 12:39 GMT
#12
Honest to god: WORMS 2!
RogerX
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
New Zealand3180 Posts
September 02 2011 12:42 GMT
#13
Chrono Trigger by getting an emulator.

oh YES
Stick it up. take it up. step aside and see the world
bITt.mAN
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Switzerland3693 Posts
September 02 2011 12:44 GMT
#14
On September 02 2011 21:42 SEA_GenesiS wrote:
Chrono Trigger by getting an emulator.

oh YES


Oh ABSOLUTELY!

That and Populous 3: The Beginning

You can get it at popre.com , super awesome Game. Also. WarCraftII (:
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Soda
Profile Joined December 2009
United States66 Posts
September 02 2011 12:44 GMT
#15
Stronghold Crusader
Daigomi
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
South Africa4316 Posts
September 02 2011 12:46 GMT
#16
On September 02 2011 21:28 CooDu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 21:26 endy wrote:
Broken Sword 1 + 2 are simply amazing. I've heard of a remastered version of the game, same graphics with higher res. But it's not like we're not used to 640 * 480 graphics here ;D

Rayman 1 is the best PC 2D platform game. Amazing atmosphere, music, graphics and gameplay.


With such specs, I would even remove win7 and use XP only :/


I've decided that's the plan, running a USB install now from an old box of mine (Pro License Key) Just hunting down the drivers while I wait.

Really? My netbook had Win7, and it ran wonderfully as soon as I added a bit more RAM. It was also considerably weaker than your netbook, so I'm surprised yours is not running Win7 smoothly.
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Navillus
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1188 Posts
September 02 2011 12:47 GMT
#17
Age of Mythology (I still know almost every cheat in this game)
Command and Conquer Tiberium sun (you might want to play the first one first but I grew up with this)
Oregon Trail
ah and I just had to google around to remind myself of the name of this but if you're going really old Lords of the Realm, that game was fun.
"TL gives excellent advice 99% of the time. The problem is no one listens to it." -Plexa
tw!tch
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States563 Posts
September 02 2011 13:06 GMT
#18
Hey get some nice emulators! Nearly infinite supply of games there and should run on that netbook
Scorch
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Austria3371 Posts
September 02 2011 13:12 GMT
#19
Jagged Alliance 2
Heroes of Might and Magic 3
Gothic 2
a Super Nintendo emulator of your choice
Civilization 3

Some of my strongest gaming memories and experiences came from these games.
CooDu
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia899 Posts
September 02 2011 13:13 GMT
#20
On September 02 2011 21:46 Daigomi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 21:28 CooDu wrote:
On September 02 2011 21:26 endy wrote:
Broken Sword 1 + 2 are simply amazing. I've heard of a remastered version of the game, same graphics with higher res. But it's not like we're not used to 640 * 480 graphics here ;D

Rayman 1 is the best PC 2D platform game. Amazing atmosphere, music, graphics and gameplay.


With such specs, I would even remove win7 and use XP only :/


I've decided that's the plan, running a USB install now from an old box of mine (Pro License Key) Just hunting down the drivers while I wait.

Really? My netbook had Win7, and it ran wonderfully as soon as I added a bit more RAM. It was also considerably weaker than your netbook, so I'm surprised yours is not running Win7 smoothly.


It is running quite well, I'm just planning on playing a few old DOS games so I'll just run XP for the minute. I might put some more memory in it too down the track. I've kept the recovery partition intact and made some recovery disks, so can return as needed
Just a simple guy, going wherever this journey takes me.
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