I have never ever played computer games but would like to have a go. I know NOTHING.

Can I start just using this box and a mouse? Can I get older games for free?

Any suggestions will be most welcome.


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Some details about this box .How suitable?

Acer All-in-one. model Z5761

Intel core i7-2600 CPU @ 2.80ghz 4 core.

8 GB RAM

2TB hard drive

nvidia GE force GT520 graphics card. (1GB)


23 inch full HD screen (+ touch screen)


Windows 7 Home Premium

You shouldn't be allowed to own this computer if you don't game lol. Try the battlefield series. If you'd prefer rts, I like the command and conquer games, those will be cheaper. You won't find much good for free. Unless you're ok with putting on an eyepatch and saying argh me maties, if you know what I mean

What style of game do you think you'd like?

A first person shooter where you control a character and shoot people? A strategy game where you control an entire army or build a civilisation? A role-playing game where you create an entire character and go around the world doing quests? A racing game? A puzzle solving game?

(April 5, 2012 at 9:40 pm)libalchris Wrote: You shouldn't be allowed to own this computer if you don't game lol. Try the battlefield series. If you'd prefer rts, I like the command and conquer games, those will be cheaper. You won't find much good for free. Unless you're ok with putting on an eyepatch and saying argh me maties, if you know what I mean

Thanks-ish.


I'd be grateful if you could keep in mind I have no idea what you are talking about. Imagine you are explaining to a dim 12 yo. Aim at my skill level ,not yours.

I'm starting from scratch, so would like to start off with only what I have.

Could you perhaps suggest a few games?

Its really tough depending on your interests.

Maybe something like one of the Total War games, historic battle strategy. Can be a bit daunting if you're new to games thou.

If you want to try something free, maybe old point and click games; http://www.scummvm.org//Download: http://www.scummvm.org/downloads/

You can download the emulator and a couple of free games, broken sword games are pretty decent.

If you're not sure if your computer can handle a game, try
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/intro.aspx

It'll check your system vs the game and tell you if it can be run.

12 year old know all about computer games.

Go more for an 80 year old.


Check this out.

They usually tell you what the system requirements are for the game.


http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/

Dante's Inferno!

(April 5, 2012 at 9:47 pm)Tiberius Wrote: What style of game do you think you'd like?

A first person shooter were you control a character and shoot people? A strategy game where you control an entire army or build a civilisation? A role-playing game where you create an entire character and go around the world doing quests? A racing game? A puzzle solving game?

Good question Tib. .Perhaps fairly simple thud and blunder action stuff to start,then to stuff which involves using my imagination and problem solving.

The aim is to have fun and to use my mind in the hope of keeping it longer.

TV shows I really like: Spooks,The Mentalist, Bones,NCIS, Game of Thrones and--Spartacus.. I do not play chess.

Dante's Inferno!

(April 5, 2012 at 10:03 pm)Minimalist Wrote: 12 year old know all about computer games.

Go more for an 80 year old.


Check this out.

They usually tell you what the system requirements are for the game.


http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.yahoo.net/

Ah thanks Min;good place to check.

Thank you Faith, I'll check the links you gave.

I think I'm gonna have some fun.