Wanting an old classic game.

Not all games were a piece of art back then. There also was a lot of trash, but people tend to forget the rubbish and remember the good ones. I'm sure there will be plenty of games to remember from this gen, but time has yet to tell which will be considered classic; but there is a lot of good stuff nowadays too! That being said: Try the original Xcom for a great strategy experience, or maybe Another World for the art style. Baldur´s gate is a good choice too! Have fun.

Not all games were a piece of art back then. There also was a lot of trash, but people tend to forget the rubbish and remember the good ones. I'm sure there will be plenty of games to remember from this gen, but time has yet to tell which will be considered classic; but there is a lot of good stuff nowadays too! That being said: Try the original Xcom for a great strategy experience, or maybe Another World for the art style. Baldur´s gate is a good choice too! Have fun.

geitenvla

I'll second Torment, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2. You should also check out the Longest Journey, Sanitarium, Ultima Underworld 1 + 2, Arx Fatalis, Stonekeep, Might and Magic: World of Xeen, Nox, Blood, Shadow Warrior, Divine Divinity, and Heroes of Might and Magic 3. You can find every game mentioned here on GOG.com too, a bonus is pretty much everything is 50% off so stock up while the getting is good.

I'll second Torment, Baldur's Gate 1 and 2. You should also check out the Longest Journey, Sanitarium, Ultima Underworld 1 + 2, Arx Fatalis, Stonekeep, Might and Magic: World of Xeen, Nox, Blood, Shadow Warrior, Divine Divinity, and Heroes of Might and Magic 3. You can find every game mentioned here on GOG.com too, a bonus is pretty much everything is 50% off so stock up while the getting is good.

Whiteblade999

There are still some companies that make classic-style games, such as Spiderweb Software. You should check out Avadon: The Black Fortress.

Also, Ultima VII is the most rich RPG I've ever played. You can grab the original game off GOG.com and then install Exult for a few improvements and proper game speed. DOSbox never seems to run the game right.

There are still some companies that make classic-style games, such as Spiderweb Software. You should check out Avadon: The Black Fortress.

Also, Ultima VII is the most rich RPG I've ever played. You can grab the original game off GOG.com and then install Exult for a few improvements and proper game speed. DOSbox never seems to run the game right.

MyopicCanadian

Gemini Rue is a great example of a classic style point and click that's only a few years old.

Ultima 7 is one of the best RPGs of all time IMHO.

If you are looking for "games as art", then some of the classic point and click adventure games would be good choices. One in particular that's pretty unique is a game called Noctropolis. It's a point and click mixed with live actor photos and some FMV about a book store owner who gets pulled into the world of one of this favorite comic books where he must become the main character.

-Byshop

Diablo 1 was pretty epic and Diablo 2 LOD still holds strong 12 or so years later. Planescape Torment is awesome but requires a lot of reading.

1997 - 2000 (inclusive) was the Golden Age of PC Gaming.....still the best era for PC games by far:

It all started January '97 with the original Diablo and GLQuake and kept going unbelievable strong until the arrival of the original X-Box, Gamecube, and the PS2 surge turned developers elsewhere.

Games like Dungeon Keeper 1 and 2, Sacrifice, MDK 1 and 2, Total Anihilation, Myth 1 and 2 (not Myst!), Seven Kingdoms 1 and 2, Interstate '76, Grim Fandango, Battlezone, Sanitarium, Heretic 2, Freespace 2, System Shock 2, Homeworld, Heroes of Might and Magic II and III......all worth looking into if you can get them to run, which you usually can if you buy from gog.com

1997 - 2000 (inclusive) was the Golden Age of PC Gaming.....still the best era for PC games by far:

It all started January '97 with the original Diablo and GLQuake and kept going unbelievable strong until the arrival of the original X-Box, Gamecube, and the PS2 surge turned developers elsewhere.

Games like Dungeon Keeper 1 and 2, Sacrifice, MDK 1 and 2, Total Anihilation, Myth 1 and 2 (not Myst!), Seven Kingdoms 1 and 2, Interstate '76, Grim Fandango, Battlezone, Sanitarium, Heretic 2, Freespace 2, System Shock 2, Homeworld, Heroes of Might and Magic II and III......all worth looking into if you can get them to run, which you usually can if you buy from gog.com

AFBrat77

There isn't a single game in that list that I disagree with. MDK2 even has an HD updated version you can get on Steam (I think). I would love to see an updated version of games like Dungeon Keeper and i76.

-Byshop

D&D Gold Box games, Forgotten Realms Unlimited Adventures & Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday

Wizardry series

Dark Heart of Uukrul

Darklands

Betrayal at Krondor

Dark Sun: Shattered Lands

Realms of Arkania 1,2 & 3

Might & Magic I, II,III,World of Xeen,VI, VII, VIII

Ultima 4-7 & Ultima Underworlds

Jagged Alliance 2 (and the 1.13 mod)

Knights of the Chalice

Temple of Elemental Evil (and the Co8 modpack)

Gothic 1&2

System Shock 2

Deus Ex

Thief 1&2

Wasteland

Dungeon Master/Chaos Strikes Back

Fate: Gates of Dawn

Lands of Lore

Magic Candle series

Bards Tale series

Bloodnet

Star Control 2

Phantasie 1&3

The Magic Candle

Centauri Alliance

Deathlord

King of Dragon Pass

Quest for Glory series

Of course the stuff that always gets mentioned....BG 1&2/IWD 1&2/PST/Arcanum/Fallout 1&2/Bloodlines/Mask of the Betrayer/KotoR 2

No One Lives Forever 1 & 2 are great FPS games. I wish they would release a digital update.

1997 - 2000 (inclusive) was the Golden Age of PC Gaming.....still the best era for PC games by far:

It all started January '97 with the original Diablo and GLQuake and kept going unbelievable strong until the arrival of the original X-Box, Gamecube, and the PS2 surge turned developers elsewhere.

Games like Dungeon Keeper 1 and 2, Sacrifice, MDK 1 and 2, Total Anihilation, Myth 1 and 2 (not Myst!), Seven Kingdoms 1 and 2, Interstate '76, Grim Fandango, Battlezone, Sanitarium, Heretic 2, Freespace 2, System Shock 2, Homeworld, Heroes of Might and Magic II and III......all worth looking into if you can get them to run, which you usually can if you buy from gog.com

AFBrat77