Some people play to relax. Some people want to test their skills against friends, family and other gamers from different countries, while others just like to subject themselves to the toughest tests imaginable. Why? Why not!
For a gamer, successfully completing the most difficult game is one of the greatest achievements, which he will perceive for a long time as a badge of honor. In this week's selection, we're looking at the Top 10 most difficult, challenging, and energy-consuming games you can imagine. Are you ready to deal with them?
10 – Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Many challenging games were created for the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) (you'll see a few more below), and our Top opens with the first of these 8-bit hits - the Capcom classic - Ghosts 'n Goblins. The game stood out for its addictive gameplay, for which accuracy and good memory were simply necessary (as well as ordinary luck).
This is a game in which you could lose yourself for hours, albeit without much results, but at the same time have a good time. What moment makes her so legendary? The catch is that after defeating the final boss, you are thrown back to the very beginning, where the player will have to go through these hordes all over again.
9 – Contra
Another NES game that was simply impossible to cope with as a child, but at the same time it contributed to our development as gamers in the future. Contra incredible difficult game, which will not let you relax, destroying your plans by any available means. It’s good that the cheat code typed during the game’s splash screen was from Konami developers ([Up], [Up], [Down], [Down], [Left], [Right], [Left], [Right], [B], [A], .) gives you 30 lives instead of the default lives, which is quite nice since you will need each of them to complete the game.
8 – FTL: Faster Than Light
It happens that in a video game a certain “surprise” can help you. She can help you out in a difficult situation, or help you win. strong enemy. In FTL, surprise is both yours best friend and sworn enemy. You can be flying along, enjoying life, when suddenly everything can change dramatically.
There's nothing worse than dealing with the enemy when you're spaceship it smokes with all its might, oxygen evaporates, and the crew of your ship begins to be carried away into open space. It just feels like chaos.
7 – God Hand
Of all the games on this list, God Hand may be the weirdest (you can hear the sounds of... hitting), but there's no denying the fact that this excellent beat'em up game will squeeze all the juice out of you and never let you... defeat your enemies.
All thanks to the ingenious balance, which consists of automatically increasing the enemy’s level after increasing yours. Therefore, no matter how strong you are, danger will still await you.
6 – Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
Returning to the NES, we meet the next game on our list. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (or Mr. Dream depending on which version you have) was a game that I absolutely hated as a kid. My childish mind refused to understand the essence of the gameplay, characteristic features which were accuracy of counting and dexterous movements.
Plus, it was incredibly difficult for me to beat Glass Joe, and I could only dream of fighting Iron Mike. I later tried the game again and felt both happy and deeply disappointed when I took an open position in front of my opponent, which gave Little Mac a lot of pleasant feelings.
5 – Ninja Gaiden II
The old version - Ninja Gaiden was without a doubt light, but the 128-bit versions took everything to a whole new level, and out of them, Ninja Gaiden II was the heaviest. Considering the accuracy of the 8-bit version, well-armed enemies, powerful (incredibly powerful) bosses, 3-D platforming - it is clear that this was a game that truly tested the gamer's strength, and completing it to the end was considered a real achievement.
4 – Ikaruga
Games in the “Bullet-hell” genre never imply ease of completion, and no matter how many games of this genre wasn't on this list, none of them compare to the heart-pounding high intensity of Ikaruga. Not only will you have to dodge enemy fire, but you'll also have to consider the ship's polarity, switching colors to neutralize any incoming bullet while avoiding color mismatches. This game is difficult from the very beginning, and only pro gamers will be able to handle it.
3 – F-Zero GX
Among all the games on this list, F-Zero GX plays a special role for me, as I played it for a full year and a half, observing all its capabilities, while at the same time admiring its complexity. Even the normal mode will test your reflexes, and there are also 2 difficulty levels, each of which requires second-to-second precision and calculation to achieve victory.
The action takes place at the moment of descent along a winding path on Mach 1, while overtaking 29 other rivals - very aggressive riders, and you admit to yourself that this is the most difficult racing game ever created.
2 – Shinobi
I don't know what's wrong with ninjas, but if you're looking for a challenge, you can't go wrong with a game that mentions shadow warriors. And by far the hardest of them all is Shinobi for the PlayStation 2. Brutal combat and challenging platforming make this a truly challenging game to beat, but those who have been playing it for a long time perceive the game as a classic that didn't get the attention it deserves. But we love you, Shinobi, and we give you a respectable second place in our ranking of the hardest games ever.
1 – Battletoads
And our rating ends with another game that enriched the NES-Rare’s Battletoads. This game is completely unknown due to the fact that it exceeded the limits of the so-called “NES difficulty”, causing a lot of trouble for both beginners and experienced players in past. To this day, Battletoads remains a challenging game to play if you consider yourself a hardcore gamer.
What game gave you trouble? Write in the comments below!
Gamers are presented with the most demanding games onPC 2016 of the year.
Battlefield 1 opens the top ten most demanding games on PC in 2016. The game excels in detail, picture quality, and not in the number of shots, screams, groans, explosions. It’s not for nothing that the background sound in battle was removed in this part. In the midst of intense battle, sometimes there is a lull that incredibly immerses you in the atmosphere of the terrible events of the last century.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare- a very demanding game designed for the highest-end computers. The picture in the new Call of Duty is as realistic as possible on the current engine. And we’re not just talking about CG videos, which are certainly present here. Most of the cutscenes are made using the game engine and look great. It will also be possible to evaluate the “graphon” on location. After all, you have to wander not only through dark corridors or destroyed buildings. You will often fly into space, which means you will enjoy the views of other planets and, of course, actively participate in battles.
Quantum Break- a game designed for the most powerful PCs. Quantum Break was originally planned as a hybrid of a video game and television project. The entire game is divided into five acts, each of which has several separate levels. After completing the next act, the player is briefly allowed to become the main villain and make a responsible decision that will determine how further events will develop. The slow-motion and time-stopping effects in Quantum Brake are perhaps the most beautiful of all available in modern games. Refractions of space, waves diverging across the chronofield in all directions, “soap bubbles” inside which time slows down, stars smeared across the sky with bright lines, optical distortions created by a miniature black hole - this is only a small part of what you will be able to see in the game.
It is a continuation of the shooter Deus Ex. New part computer game is recognized as one of the most demanding for 2016. Most of the story of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes place in Prague, where Adam’s apartment, the OG 29 unit, the Church of the Machine God, a brothel, a bank and other important objects are located. Single-player missions in Dubai, Golem and then in the cold snow serve to diversify the visuals and gameplay. Worth mentioning is a truly amazing virtual reality puzzle mission that harkens back to the world of Portal in its fascination with cubes. The levels have become significantly smaller compared to the previous part, but this is not at all disappointing due to the complex and interesting structure, multiple approaches and an extensive electronic protection system. Moreover, due to the non-linearity of solving some of the tasks, you simply cannot explore some of the objects in detail, having received what you need through the dialogue system.
Mirror’ s Edge 2: Catalyst- one of the most powerful modern games on PC with impressive and unsurpassed graphics. The main distinguishing feature of Mirror's Edge is its mechanics, and in Catalyst they were preserved as accurately as possible. Jumping feels the same as before, and with it rolls, pull-ups and running along walls. However, much has changed in better side. Probably the key innovation was the grappling hook, which helps you cling to special “points” in the game world. Even though you can’t use the grappling hook everywhere, it still greatly enlivens the usual gameplay, adding new opportunities when escaping from opponents or, on the contrary, attacking. In the new part, the streets became more lively, the rooftops were filled with many small parts, and architecture took another step towards futuristic minimalism.
Tom Clancy’ s The Division is included in the list of the most demanding games on PC in 2016. The agents of the Special Squad will have to save the city and restore order in it. Almost immediately the player finds himself at the base of operations. It is the development of the headquarters that influences what opportunities the user has. At first there are only a couple of merchants standing there and there are three non-functioning blocks: medical, technical and power. Each of them has its own plot and side tasks, for which they give out points for “upgrading” the necessary departments of the base. The main advantages of the game are an exciting co-op; impressive graphics, especially weather and lighting; many indicators that you want to improve with new uniforms; the presence of a player selection system in all modes.
Assassins Creed: Syndicate is one of the most demanding games on PC 2106. The story part of the Assassin's Creed: Syndicate story is surprisingly good. There are elements from previous installments, such as chasing enemies through the sewers, surrendering yourself to kill a target, or using hidden opportunities for the most spectacular crime. Sometimes the game begins to resemble Uncharted with bright explosions, train crashes and other effects. The new mechanic, which allows you to quickly move between buildings and climb tall buildings using a zip line, not only makes it easier to move around the city, but also makes the game a little more dynamic. The same cannot be said about crewed missions. Racing through city streets looks beautiful only in videos. In reality, you constantly get stuck in street corners, knock down passers-by and push enemy carts in a rather primitive way.
DOOM 2016 opens the top three most demanding games on a personal computer this year. With the release of DOOM, id software studio was able to remember that it had once been a technology trendsetter in the gaming market. The new DOOM looks and sounds absolutely amazing - just take a look at these screenshots and imagine the whole thing in frantic dynamics. There is literally nothing to complain about; there are no complaints about the stunning animation or the magnificent brutal dismemberment. But, most importantly, unlike 90% of modern games, all this beauty is almost flawlessly optimized and even in the most intense and vivid moments the game feels great in maximum resolution, not allowing the frame counter to drop below, both on PC and on consoles.
Watch Dogs 2 - one of the most demanding games on PC 2016. Inconsistencies in the plot logic and gameplay haunt the story until the very end, but what is more important is that Watch Dogs 2 seems to have no overall story - in fact, we have a set of motley missions that do not directly intersect. In addition, the creators could not avoid their favorite theme with hallucinogens, so you will find one very strange episode with a package of laughing mushrooms. The gameplay continues to use the concept of a stealth action game in an open world. All main tasks are sent to your smartphone in the form of messages with a link to a city map. The authors really want you to use vehicles, so they block fast travel to the required point. If you are outside the quest, you can easily bypass this limitation by selecting one of the adjacent icons with a side task (like a motorcycle race), teleport and from there quickly run to the desired location.
Forza Horizon 3 tops the ranking of the most demanding games on PC 2016. The developers have deepened and expanded not only controls and sensitivity, but also many other elements of the world in Forza Horizon 3. First, the world itself: it has become twice as wide as the coasts of France and Italy from FH 2, The territory is huge, it includes forests, deserted sandy winding roads, slides, jumps and, of course, virgin asphalt, playfully winking at speed fans flying at full speed. Villages, towns, water, incredible beauty of the sky - everything is drawn with pleasant quality, each element of virtual Australia fulfills its direct purpose - creates an atmosphere and true beauty life. The change of weather and time of day is also perfectly implemented.
Games are countless virtual worlds that allow us to become what we want, but cannot in real life. However, among these worlds there are those that have earned the title of the best, both from gamers and from impartial critics.
To select the best games on PC, we studied popular Russian-language resources, such as Iwantgames, Stopgame And Kanobu, and also read reviews of popular games on Metacritic. This is how a list of 20 best PC games of all time which we present to your attention. Game ratings are based on data StopGame.
Rating: 8.6.
Genre: MMORPG.
Release date: 2004-present.
Platform: Mac, PC.
One of the best online games for PC offers not only an epic confrontation between two opposing alliances - the Alliance and the Horde, but also a beautiful, very Big world, most interesting quests, carefully crafted history and raids.
In them you will be able to fully demonstrate your talent as a healer, melee or ranged fighter, or a powerful defender. Or just kiss squirrels in the nearest forest, if your soul lies only in peaceful pursuits.
The game is quite old by today's standards, but additions are regularly released to it. Next up – Battle for Azeroth will be released on August 14th.
19. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rating: 8.8.
Genre: Shooter, addon.
Release date: 2015
Platform: PC, PS4, XONE.
According to many players, this is the most realistic and intense tactical first-person shooter. The game does not have a solo campaign, but there is exciting team play. The task of the attacking side is to take the opponents by storm, and the team playing on defense must strengthen its positions as much as possible and set cunning traps for the enemy.
The plot was based on real events that occurred during counter-terrorism operations.
Rating: 8.8.
Genre: Shooter.
Release date: 2011
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
As bullets whiz overhead and explosions hurl you to the ground, the battlefield feels more realistic than ever before. In Battlefield 3, players will temporarily transform into elite US Marines. Dangerous missions await them, both solo and cooperative.
Excellent graphics, a wide variety of vehicles, a well-designed environment and pleasant rewards for good team play - this is what even very picky gaming publications praise Battlefield 3 for.
Rating: 8.8.
Genre: Arcade.
Release date: 2015
Platform: PC, X360, XONE
This is perhaps the most beautiful platform arcade game in our game rating. From the very first minutes, its unusual graphics attract attention and do not let go until the game is completed. An atmospheric world, a pleasant and unobtrusive soundtrack, RPG elements, a cute hero who will appeal to both young and adult gamers - what else is needed to while away a couple of evenings in front of the computer?
Rating: 8.9.
Genre: Strategy.
Release date: 2017
Platform: Mac, PC.
For many people, the sci-fi strategy game StarCraft represents one of the greatest computer games of all time. And StarCraft: Remastered lives up to high bar, given by its predecessor. With stunning new Ultra HD visuals, re-recorded audio and updated online support, this game comes highly recommended.
15. Assassin's Creed 2
Rating: 8.9.
Genre: Action
Release date: 2009.
Platform: PC, PS3, X360.
The product of more than two years of intensive work and part of the popular Assassin's Creed franchise. In a vast open world environment, the game invites you to play as Ezio, a young nobleman living during the Renaissance. Interesting story about revenge and retribution are successfully complemented by a variety of missions, unusual gameplay elements, a wide selection of weapons and character development, which fans of the original Assassin’s Creed love so much.
Rating: 9.0.
Genre: Shooter.
Release date: 2007
Platform: Mac, PC, PS3, WII, X360.
This game was amazing for its time, thanks to the atmosphere of a real war, a clear plot, an exciting multiplayer mode, hundreds of beautiful scenes and a meticulous design of the game environment. Even now, the military blockbuster Modern Warfare can provide several hours of exciting gameplay.
Rating: 9.0.
Genre: Action
Release date: 2012
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XONE
The main character of the game is Jason Brody, a man stuck on a mysterious tropical island. In this wild paradise, where lawlessness and violence reign supreme, Brody will determine the outcome of the war between rebels and pirates for control of the island.
Rating: 9.1.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2017
Platform: PC, PS4, XONE
Twenty hours into this RPG, you'll still be discovering new mechanics you never knew about. In this regard, Original Sin 2 is not very friendly to beginners, and requires some persistence and patience from them.
At the same time, the huge number of quests and secrets, the non-linearity of the game, and its world, which is almost unparalleled in terms of scale and detail, are an experience that should not be missed.
Rating: 9.2.
Genre: Action, RPG.
Release date: 2010
Platform: PC, PS3, X360.
This exciting space saga takes players to unknown alien civilizations and battles with aliens, mercenaries and sentient robots. Additionally, it offers one of the most interesting and well-designed characters in RPG games.
Rating: 9.2.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2011.
Platform: PC, PS3, X360.
Bethesda Game Studios' open-world adventure doesn't boast the best combat or magic systems, or even better graphics, than the competition. Instead, it offers something much more - one of the biggest, richest and most immersive worlds you've ever seen.
Traveling through locations in Skyrim will take so much time that you can lose sleep, take time off from work, and test the patience of family and friends while playing.
Rating: 9.2.
Genre: Action, racing
Release date: 2013
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XONE
The best games of all time would not be complete without this superbly optimized, atmospheric game. Its action takes place in the sunny city of Los Santos, in which a criminal trio operates:
- Franklin, a young thief looking for an opportunity to get his hands on some serious money.
- Michael, a former bank robber whose retirement wasn't as rosy as he thought it would be.
- Trevor, a violent guy suffering from a mental disorder.
Players can switch between characters at any time, and it's definitely worth doing. After all, each character has his own set of quests, as well as primary and secondary skills that help him survive and get the most out of the world of GTA5.
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Strategy.
Release date: 1999
Platform: PC.
This legendary game has become the most popular title in the Heroes of Might and Magic series. Compared to previous parts, it offered new types of cities, seven small story campaigns for each faction, and at the same time ran even on low-power computers. Thanks to good localization, The Restoration of Erathia was a huge success in Russia.
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2009
Platform: Mac, PC, PS3, X360.
As the spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate, one of the most successful role-playing games in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins combines the best elements of fantasy with stunning visuals. It cannot be called a revolution in the RPG genre, but rather an evolution.
The story of Dragon Age: Origins is exciting and action-packed, the characters are unforgettable, and the journey through the game world inhabited by people, dwarves and elves is something that will captivate you and will not let you go until the very end.
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Puzzle.
Release date: 2011
Platform: Mac, PC, PS3, X360.
Valve has created a fun puzzle game with excellent gameplay mechanics. It offers players not only a single-player game for the main character Chelsea, who has to escape from the Aperture laboratory, but also a co-op mode for two players. The main thing in it actors there will be robots Atlas and P-Body. The storyline of the co-op mode does not intersect with the plot of the single-player mode, which leads to unexpected endings.
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Action, racing.
Release date: 2002
Platform: PC
One of the best games in history still evokes warm and nostalgic feelings among those who played it. And those who did not pass can do so for three main reasons:
- The huge map of Lost Haven is filled with diverse and magnificent places. Each area has a unique appearance, has its own unique atmosphere and even musical accompaniment.
- The core gameplay can be summarized by simply saying that it consists of shooting and driving from a third-person perspective. However, in reality it offers much more: from a variety of missions to dialogues and interaction with many NPCs inhabiting the streets The City of Lost Heaven.
- An unusual and very beautiful main musical theme, created under the direction of the Czech composer Vladimir Simunek, and with the participation of the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra.
The only weak thing in the game is the imperfect AI of the heroes' enemies and companions. On the other hand, the fact that Los Have Haven's police officers are not geniuses further enhances the realism.
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Shooter.
Release date: 2004
Platform: PC.
This game was very loved, and fans of the series are still waiting for the release of the third part. Half-Life 2's graphics engine was so realistic that players felt like they were in the movie. Excellent character animation, an original way of presenting the plot, a variety of environments and ways to interact with them, and most importantly, a charismatic protagonist made the first-person shooter Half-Life 2 what it is to this day. Namely, one of the most popular games in history.
Rating: 9.4.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 1998
Platform: PC.
An amazing atmosphere, great music, and an exciting story make Fallout 2 a diamond in the RPG genre. This is a real non-linear game that allows you to do whatever you want in a world full of mutants, radiation, and hundreds of other dangers.
Rating: 9.5.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2015
Platform: Mac, PC, PS4, XONE.
The game about the adventures of Geralt of Rivia set a new standard for quality in open-world RPG games. Diverse and exciting locations, full of important decisions, interesting characters, and cruel enemies, excellent graphics and music, a thoughtful plot, funny and dramatic moments - all this gave players more than 100 exciting hours of gameplay.
For anyone who doesn't know the magical universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher 3 explains the history of all the important characters and what connects them to Geralt. This way, even beginners quickly get up to speed.
Rating: 9.6.
Genre: Addon, RPG.
Release date: 2016
Platform: PC, PS4, XONE.
The Witcher 3 is one of the highest rated games on PC. And its Blood and Wine addon is better made than most games released in 2016. Even players who have spent hundreds of hours in The Witcher greeted the new addition with an interesting storyline with surprise and delight. It is an excellent ending to the story about the White Wolf.
The quantity and quality of content in this addon is simply stunning, making it a full-fledged game. Many quests, dialogues and, of course, monsters await you in the new Toussaint location.
Want to know which games will get the most out of your hardware? Now you will find out: the guys from GameSpot have selected 18 of the most graphically demanding games.
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For analysis, they used a comparative test, as well as the Fraps program. The main criterion in the ranking order was the average frame rate. The lower the indicator, the higher the game is on the list. In order to get the most out of the PC, they played in 4K (3840x2160) resolution and with the highest graphics settings. Even the anti-aliasing was turned up to maximum, which, in fact, does not affect 4K in any way. The purpose of this experiment was not to select the optimal settings - the journalists wanted to turn everything up to the maximum and see how the game would behave on a powerful computer.
The only setting that it was decided to disable was vertical sync, and for the sole purpose of not being limited by the 60Hz monitor. The journalists spent five minutes in each game, and so that the Internet speed did not affect the loading process in any way, they tested only the single-player mode. Various mods were also abandoned.
It was decided to take the following basis for the future computer: Bulldog 2.0 from Corsair, which includes:
- Mini-ITX Z270 motherboard
- Corsair Hydro Series H6 SF CPU Liquid Cooling System
- 600 watt power supply
- Quad-core Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz processor
- RAM DDR4, 16 GB, 2133 GHz, dual channel mode
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 overclocked to 1683 MHz from Corsair and MS, 8 GB GDDR5X memory, water cooling
Many of the selected games are multi-platform projects, some of which, admittedly, were not well optimized on PC. The extent to which a game performs well on PC versus consoles is difficult to determine. And if in this matter many people rely only on the visual component, then in this article the authors decided to mention only numbers.
18th place: Doom
- Developer: id Software
- Game engine: id Tech 6
- Release date: May 13, 2016
- Minimum FPS: 47
- Maximum FPS: 91
- Average FPS: 65.2
Doom looks damn beautiful, thanks in large part to the id Tech 6 engine, which suits PC very well. At the very beginning, we shot monsters, at 4K resolution and maximum settings, the game averaged 65.2 FPS. The lowest score is 47, which will naturally force many players to lower their graphics settings. But overall the gameplay was quite enjoyable.
17th place: GTA V
- Developer: Rockstar North
- Game engine: RAGE
- Release date: April 14, 2015
- Minimum FPS: 16
- Maximum FPS: 270
- Average FPS: 60.9
GTA V has a wide variety of settings; you can tweak the quality of textures, shaders, tessellation, and even increase the number of people on the streets. When we set the maximum parameters, our car became very tense. Luckily, the GTX 1080 handled this game as well. As a result, the average FPS is 60.9. No frame rate spikes were noticed in the game, the game did not stumble, although it only produced 16 FPS once.
16th place: Just Cause 3
- Developer: Avalanche Studios
- Game engine: Avalanche Engine
- Release date: December 1, 2015
- Minimum FPS: 44
- Maximum FPS: 381
- Average FPS: 55.9
Just Cause 3 is a huge game with an equally huge open world and richly varied landscapes. The Avalanche Engine allowed for complex physics; In the game you can blow up and destroy whatever your heart desires. And this, in turn, has a significant impact on performance. As a result, Just Cause 3 became the first game to average just 60 FPS. And even at these 55.9 it was pleasant to play; no frequency jumps were noticed.
15th place: Battlefield 1
- Developer: EA DICE
- Game engine: Frostbite 3
- Release date: October 21, 2016
- Minimum FPS: 42
- Maximum FPS: 68
- Average FPS: 55.5
Battlefield 1 came out last year and almost caught up with Just Cause 3, delivering an average FPS of 55.5. We played the first few minutes of the single-player campaign, and we have to admit, the game looked very realistic at maximum settings. Frostbite 3 allowed the game to maintain a fairly stable process and FPS did not drop below 42.
14th place: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Developer: CD Projekt RED
- Game engine: REDengine 3
- Release date: May 19, 2015
- Minimum FPS: 24
- Maximum FPS: 52
- Average FPS: 39.9
The Witcher 3 is a great game. And all thanks to the artistic and sophisticated REDengine 3 engine. The game offers many graphic settings that allow you to change the quality of hair, volumetric lighting and depth of effects. While we were riding a horse and admiring the forest landscapes, we noticed how gorgeous the lighting effects in this game were: the rays of the sun peeked through the branches of the trees. And all this beauty, of course, has its price. The average FPS is almost 40, and we thought that this would be the minimum, but no, at one point the frequency dropped to 24.
13th place: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
- Developer: Bluehole
- Release date: March 2017 (Early Access)
- Minimum FPS: 26
- Maximum FPS: 51
- Average FPS: 38.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is one of the most visually impressive games on this list and, unfortunately, is very taxing on the system. One of the reasons why the game on Unreal Engine 4 is so demanding is the support of a 7 by 7 mile game world and the ability to be present almost simultaneously hundred players. Our fairly powerful computer produced an average of 38 FPS. We can only hope that the developing project will be improved and optimized.
12th place: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
- Developer: Ninja Theory
- Game engine: Unreal Engine 4
- Release date: August 8, 2017
- Minimum FPS: 32
- Maximum FPS: 43
- Average FPS: 37.2
The most recent game on this list is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice from Ninja Theory. The game has a very realistic face of the main character, which fits perfectly into the harsh and frightening surroundings of the world. However, all this beauty greatly affects performance. Average FPS is approx. 37, and Senua takes her honorable 12th place.
11th place: Arma 3
- Developer: Bohemia Interactive
- Game engine: Real Virtuality 4
- Release date: September 12, 2013
- Minimum FPS: 28
- Maximum FPS: 44
- Average FPS: 35.6
And while Arma 3 is one of the oldest games on this list, and in general its presence here can be disputed due to its lack of colorfulness, Real Virtuality 4, in turn, supports up to 270 square kilometers of an open world. Also, Arma 3 has impressive physics and destructibility. At the beginning of the game, we flew in a helicopter and were able to look at the scale of the world, the beauty of which we couldn’t help but admire.
10th place: Watch Dogs 2
- Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
- Game engine: Disrupt
- Release date: November 29, 2016
- Minimum FPS: 23
- Maximum FPS: 55
- Average FPS: 30.0
Watch Dogs 2 climbed to 10th place on our list. The game uses a modified version of the Disrupt engine. The same one that was used in the first part of the game. At maximum settings, Watch Dogs 2 gave us long-range views, vibrant colors and very realistic water effects. While we were driving around the streets of San Francisco, the average FPS was 30.
9th place: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
- Developer: Ubisoft Paris
- Game engine: AnvilNext
- Release date: March 7, 2017
- Minimum FPS: 24.4
- Maximum FPS: 34.6
- Average FPS: 29.8
Ghost Recon Wildlands from Ubisoft is one of the latest games from this publisher on our list. The game has a very detailed world filled with various panoramas. We were also pleased with the effects of fire and smoke. But to everyone's surprise, the FPS was lower than Watch Dogs 2. Wildlands was the first game on this list with an FPS below 30.
8th place: Mass Effect: Andromeda
- Developer: BioWare
- Game engine: Frostbite 3
- Release date: March 21, 2017
- Minimum FPS: 10
- Maximum FPS: 40
- Average FPS: 26.7
While the facial animation in this game requires work and work, Frostbite 3 still allowed the developers to create intricate and detailed worlds with stunning lighting effects. And even if the game looks good on modern computers, at maximum settings it will be difficult for even a powerful machine. The average was 26.7, the frequency was unstable and in some places dropped to 10.
7th place: Assassin's Creed Syndicate
- Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
- Game engine: AnvilNext
- Release date: November 19, 2015
- Minimum FPS: 1
- Maximum FPS: 33
- Average FPS: 25.6
Syndicate used AnvilNext, the same one used to create Ghost Recon Wildlands. Based on the experience of past years, we know that the game’s optimization is not the best. Not only because the game completely lacks SLI support, but also because Syndicate is one of those few games that runs terribly on computers with two video cards. But, be that as it may, Syndicate looks good and gives us a very realistic picture of Victorian London. On average the game was 25.6 FPS, but it also happened that the frequency dropped to 1.
6th place: Crysis 3
- Developer: Crytek
- Game engine: CryEngine 3
- Release date: February 19, 2013
- Minimum FPS: 18
- Maximum FPS: 31
- Average FPS: 23.0
The original Crysis came out in 2007. This game was so graphically demanding that there was even a meme "But can it run Crysis". Crysis 3 is the oldest game on our list, but, of course, no less demanding. CryEngine 3 supports a huge number of particles, complex physics and tessellation. In the game, among other things, textures high resolution. Maybe all this influenced the fact that the average FPS was 23.
5th place: Ark: Survival Evolved
- Game engine: Unreal Engine 4
- Release date: June 2015 (Early Access)
- Minimum FPS: 17
- Maximum FPS: 42
- Average FPS: 21.4
Unreal Engine 4 allows developers to create truly huge worlds and rich landscapes. The game has very realistic water effects, crisp textures and lush vegetation. Having turned the settings to maximum and played the first few minutes of the campaign, the game immediately fell into fifth place, showing 21.4 FPS.
- Developer: Crystal Dynamics
- Game engine: Foundation
- Release date: January 28, 2016
- Minimum FPS: 2.2
- Maximum FPS: 56.3
- Average FPS: 18.7
Crystal Dynamics created their own engine specifically for Rise of the Tomb Raider. This allowed them to create truly real characters with high-quality animations. In addition, the game is beautiful and detailed environment. At launch, with Lara in both the tomb and the tundra, the system averaged 18.7 FPS, making Rise of the Tomb Raider the first game on this list to drop an FPS below 20.
2nd place: Project CARS
- Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
- Game engine: Madness
- Release date: May 6, 2015
- Minimum FPS: 15
- Maximum FPS: 19
- Average FPS: 17.9
The only racing game on our list and, with maximum graphics settings, the most realistic. Project Cars will bring your PC to its knees. The developers heavily modified the Madness engine, which was used for Need for Speed: Shift. With a dozen cars on screen, the game averaged 17.9 FPS.
1st place: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
- Developer: Eidos Montréal
- Game engine: Dawn Engine
- Release date: August 23, 2016
- Minimum FPS: 2.6
- Maximum FPS: 8.7
- Average FPS: 6.1
Many of the games on this list would make you and your PC sweat, but Deus Ex: Mankind Divided in 4K might make you cry. Deus Ex's results may be the worst that can happen to the game, but it's still the most graphically demanding game we've tested. Average FPS is 6.1. It was a complete slideshow. But the most interesting thing is that the maximum number of frames that we were able to see was only 8.7. And this is with our rather strong computer.
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Computer can't handle modern games? Or do you miss the classic projects that revolutionized the gaming industry? We have chosen for you best games for weak PCs, which are not demanding on the system requirements of the computer, but at the same time have a rich virtual world, addictive gameplay and exciting storyline.
These games began the “golden era” of the gaming industry. Many of them are the best in the genre. You can often see high-profile announcements of sequels to such series as GTA, Diablo, The Sims, Call of Duty and others. But where do the “roots” of franchises come from? After all, it was the first parts that brought fame and profit to large gaming companies. For convenience, the best games for weak PCs are presented in the form of a list. They will definitely appeal to both veteran gamers and newbies.
The list of games includes a variety of strategies, spectacular racing, dynamic shooters, RPGs, simulators, hurricane action games and much more. What are the advantages of old games over new ones? They are not demanding on PC hardware, and often turn out to be more interesting and exciting. Don't believe me? Play one of the games described below and see for yourself.
We have compiled for you a selection of the TOP 100, which includes the best games for weak PCs, which can be downloaded through a torrent tracker, the official website, Steam or Origin.
TOP 100 games for a weak PC
Half-Life
Half-Life is a sci-fi shooter that tells the story of the adventures of Gordon Freeman. The first game whose plot develops inside the game space, without the use of video cutscenes. The advantages include: a well-thought-out plot, varied gameplay and memorable characters.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
GTA: San Andreas is about criminal gangs engaged in criminal activities. You are given complete freedom of action - while controlling your character, you can walk around the city, steal cars, complete tasks, arrange a shootout with the police and get involved in the chase of the century.
Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2 is a multiplayer shooter from Valve. The “cartoon” graphics and varied gameplay are attractive. Players are divided into teams and complete tasks - destroying all opponents, capturing the flag, and others. The humor, in-game item system, and replayability are impressive.
Overlord
Feel like the master of evil in Overlord! Some evil creatures have revived their master, whose role goes to the player. Destroy earthly villages, develop your own kingdom, order small creatures to create chaos and make decisions that affect the gameplay.
Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Need For Speed: Most Wanted is a cult race, one of the best in the NFS series. In Need for Speed, you can freely move around the fictional town of Rockport, upgrade your car and move up the Black List of racers by winning competitions.
The Settlers 1-6
The series of real-time strategies The Settlers tells the story of the confrontation between different races. the main objective tasks - to build settlements, develop the economy and create military units to capture enemy territory. The economic system is perfectly implemented, and the colorful graphics are also attractive.
Heroes of Might and Magic 3
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Players choose a hero (there are several factions) and move around the map, capturing objects (mines, buildings). The combat system is turn-based. You need to think through tactics, arrange warriors and use various abilities.
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Red Faction: Guerrilla is a shooter, a continuation of Red Faction. The action takes place on Mars. The single player game is a large set of missions. The main feature is detailed destruction (which many games of 2017 cannot boast of) and realistic interaction with surrounding objects.
Max Payne
Max Payne is a third-person shooter. The main character, Max Payne, is trying to find the people who killed his family. Hot and spectacular shootouts await you, but with one peculiarity - the hero is able to slow down time while jumping.
Gothic 1, 2, 3
Piranha Bytes continues to release games in 2017, but fans will look at them and say, “They won’t go further than Gothic.” And they will be right. Gothic is an outstanding RPG series. Create a hero, join different factions, fight monsters and upgrade your abilities.
DOOM 3
A sci-fi shooter that had a major influence on the genre. In DOOM 3, you find yourself on a spaceship that has been captured by monsters. Classic shooter, but with beautiful graphics, achieved thanks to the if Tech 4 engine. Even today the game looks impressive, and in 2004 it caused even more noise in the gaming community.
BioShock
The underwater city of Rapture, where people with superpowers wreak havoc, is where BioShock players will go. Use a powerful drill, magical abilities, weapons and go through a dozen different levels connected by an unusual storyline.
Dragon Age: Origins
You are a Gray Warden. For several centuries, your order protected the world from the invasion of the Spawn of Darkness, until the time of a new Pestilence came. One of the best RPG games that skillfully combines strategic elements. A system of companions, decisions that affect gameplay, varied missions and impressive gameplay are not all the advantages of Dragon Age: Origins.
Diablo 2
Diablo 2 is a cult isometric RPG. Choose a class (necromancer, druid, assassin and others) and go fight monsters. Upgrade your abilities, hire companions, fight strong bosses, use skills, buy new weapons - classics in all their glory.
The Sims 2
The Sims 2 is a real life simulator. You can create a character (or an entire family) and just live - cook food, develop skills, go to work, look for a mate, start a family. A variety of game situations await you. A simple game at first glance can drag you on for several days.
StarCraft
StarCraft is a real-time strategy game. You have to choose a faction and build a base on the map. Get resources, fight rivals and develop technologies. Sounds corny? All game mechanics are perfectly designed, thanks to which StarCraft has become an e-sports discipline.
Serious Sam 3
Cool Sam, armed with big guns, goes on a monster hunt. A simple 3D first-person shooter, Serious Sam is truly addictive thanks to its absurd humor, storytelling style and variety of enemies. Oh yes, the game will also fray your nerves, because it is quite difficult.
Counter Strike 1.6
Although Counter Strike 1.6 is currently losing popularity compared to Global Offensive, it remains a cult team shooter. The essence of the game is the confrontation between special forces and terrorists. To this day, CS 1.6 is a full-fledged eSports discipline.
Call of Duty: World at War
The Second World War did not bypass Call series of Duty. World at War is one of the quality games in the series. No censorship - brutal battles, many severed limbs and other horrors of war await you. There is also a Zombies mode, in which players confront animated Nazis.
Mafia
Mafia is a game franchise that tells the story of the life of the mafia in the GTA style. The first part takes place in the 1930s-1960s, and the main character is a member of a mafia gang. Hot shootouts, unexpected plot twists and details of criminal life - all this awaits you in Mafia.
Age of Empires
The strategy, released in 1997, became the beginning of the cult series. While the re-release of the first part is being developed in 2017, you can try out the “classics” and join one of the 12 nations. Develop, visit several centuries and create a huge civilization.
Sid Meier's Civilization V
A game in which users begin the development of civilization from the Stone Age to the near future. Select a nation, move around a hexagonal map, think over tactics and develop your cities. Many rivals will try to stop you - outwit them and become the ruler of the World.
Far Cry
The first Far Cry is different from what we saw in the third and subsequent parts. It tells the story of a mercenary who arrived on the island on a secret mission. He will have to face bandits and laboratory monsters, and also unravel the “mystery” of the island. An excellent shooter for weak PCs.
Battlefield 2
Battlefield 2 is an online shooter with RPG and strategy elements. There is a single-player mode, but the emphasis is on multiplayer. Players are invited to take part in heated shootouts on various maps.
Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a sandbox game from Valve based on the Source engine. The player holds a gravity gun. In a special menu you can select different objects, connect them and do whatever you want. Experiment with physics, create mini-movies, or just have fun with your friends.
Resident Evil 4
One of the best parts of “Resident Evil”, horror, shooter. Playing as Leon, the player will have to visit a creepy village whose inhabitants have mutated into monsters. The task is to save Ashley Graham. You have to confront nasty and big bosses, save your ammo (there are very few of them) and carefully search for first aid kits.
Assassin's Creed
Events take place in different eras. Desmond Miles is a descendant of the Assassins - a clan of murderers hiding the ancient artifact "Piece of Eden". The hero, with the help of the Animus, plunges into the past. Players will have to visit ancient cities, fight the Templars and prevent the end of the world.
Need For Speed: Underground 1, 2
Need For Speed: Underground is a racing simulator. The user will have to take part in races and earn fame and money. The ability to customize the car is impressive, which players spend most of their time on. Upgrade your car, win races and become the best racer!
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
The famous action game Prince of Persia: Sands of Time will offer players to go through various levels, fighting with opponents and using acrobatic elements (jumping, running on walls). You will have a unique weapon - the Dagger of Time, which gives you the ability to control time (for example, rewind).
Quake 3 Arena
Quake 3 Arena is a classic shooter. You will have to fight various enemies (“gladiators”) in the arena and meet the champion – Ziro. In multiplayer, together with other players, you will have heated battles. A huge arsenal of weapons and fast battles are waiting for you.
Minecraft
A cubic sandbox that has attracted several million players. Yes, the graphics are pixelated, but that doesn’t make Minecraft seem any worse. You have to mine resources, build various buildings, craft items, explore caves and interact with other players.
Portal 2
Continuation of the unique puzzle. In Portal 2, playing as a girl, the player will have to visit several rooms and find a way out. In his hands is a portal gun, capable of creating two portals in arbitrary places. You can use them by moving the hero or objects. But can you solve all the puzzles?
Counter Strike: Source
Counter Strike: Source is the same CS, but with improved graphics and a lot of different maps. The essence does not change - two teams, terrorists and special forces soldiers, perform different tasks and prevent the victory of the other. Thanks to visual innovations, the game is still relevant today.
Need for Speed: Carbon
Need for Speed: Carbon takes place in the city of Palmont. Freedom of movement is provided - you can ride through the streets at night and perform secondary tasks. The plot is about a guy who decides to form a racing team and deal with an incident involving the theft of money.
Disciples 2
Disciples 2 is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. The action takes place in a fictional world. The player will have to choose a race, a lord and create his own kingdom. Hire units, think through tactics and take the lead on the global map.
Hitman: Blood Money
A skilled assassin known as Agent 47 returns to fulfill his next orders. The tasks take place in large-scale locations. Lots of ways to get through - you can open fire, steal a guard's suit or sneak through secret passages without committing a single kill (except for the main goal).
Deus Ex
Stealth, shooter, RPG in cyberpunk style. The plot tells a dystopian story. Having created a character and distributed experience points, the player completes various tasks (several ways to complete it). The game has many references to conspiracy theories, experiments with alien technology and other things that take place in reality.
UFO: Aftermath
Tactical RPG, strategy UFO: Aftermath tells the story of the struggle of an elite squad of troops with aliens. You have to manage a system of bases, capture enemy buildings, hire units and buy equipment. Send warriors on missions, think through tactics and study new technologies.
Empire: Total War
Empire: Total War is a global turn-based strategy game set during the period of imperialism. Choose a country and develop the state, capturing new cities and improving trade relations. In this game, players, for the first time in the series, personally take part in naval battles.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 has improved multiplayer and graphics, and changed the interface. The essence of the game has not changed - two opposing sides (Alliance and Soviet Union) fight for dominance on the map. In battle, you can use armored vehicles and infantry. In the second part, you can place units in the building.
Warcraft III
Warcraft III is a real-time strategy game. Humans, dwarves, orcs and other factions clashed in a struggle for power. You have to hire heroes, extract resources, construct buildings, study technologies and complete story missions. There is also multiplayer for up to 8 players.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
The events of the game “Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl” take place on the territory of a famous nuclear power plant where an explosion occurred. Subsequently, a “Zone” was created, within which various Anomalies appear. The player will have to explore the area, fight monsters and look for artifacts.
Left 4 Dead 1, 2
The Left 4 Dead series tells the story of four heroes who find themselves in a city full of the walking dead. Armed, they begin to “cut” the path to salvation. Several scenarios have been implemented. You can play alone or with friends. Crowds of dead people and bosses and many bloody scenes await you.
Fallout 3
Post-apocalyptic action RPG Fallout 3 will send you to the Wasteland. People, fearing the radiation generated as a result of the war, hid in underground shelters. But the main character is forced to go outside and explore a world full of danger.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The game "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is significantly different from its predecessors: a role-playing component has appeared, the magic system has been redesigned and the principle of passage has been changed. Players are invited to plunge into the world of wizards and play as Harry, Ron or Hermione. Two-player mode available.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Action, role-playing game, which takes place in the Star Wars universe. Considered one of the best games in the franchise. The plot revolves around Darth Vader's secret student, "Starkiller". Feel the power, control the lightsaber and unlock new abilities.
Lord Of The Rings: Conques
In Lord Of The Rings: Conques you will go to the world of Middle-earth and will be able to play as a character from the army of Rohan, Mordor, Gondor or Isengard. There is a single-player campaign, and the game itself is a third-person action game. Relive the brightest moments together with the heroes of the famous saga!
Painkiller: Baptized in Blood
The main character, having died on Earth, discovers that his soul is stuck in Purgatory. To get to his family in heaven, he will have to destroy 4 of Lucifer's generals. Dynamic skirmishes, an arsenal of various weapons and armies of Hell’s minions await you in “hellish” locations.
Divinity 2
Divinity 2 is a role-playing game, the main feature of which is the ability of the main character to turn into a dragon. You have to complete tasks, discover new abilities and advance along the storyline.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
First person horror Amnesia: The Dark Descent tells the story of Daniel, who wakes up in a castle. With no memory of life “before”, he begins to explore deserted corridors and discover strange laboratories. He has to get out of this place, face monsters and learn about his past.
TRON: Evolution
Based on the movie of the same name, TRON: Evolution takes players into the arena. Use fighting abilities, improve your performance and perform spectacular acrobatic stunts. The “Disk” is available as a weapon.
Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes is a real-time strategy game. The players are under the command of several squads of fighters (infantry, landing force, tank unit). The main goal is to capture the resource base and destroy the opponent. Equip fighters, think through tactics and use unique combat units.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
The sequel to “Shadow of Chernobyl” S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat will once again send players to the Zone. New location, thoughtful story line and old characters are waiting for you. Explore the world, complete tasks and make various decisions that will affect the ending.
Game of Thrones
Episodic game Game of Thrones is about the House of Forrester. You will meet characters from the saga (such as Tyrion) and complete a number of missions. As with other Telltale games, the player's choices influence how the story unfolds. A total of 6 episodes were implemented.
Hyper Light Drifter
Minimalist indie game Hyper Light Drifter, which has received high marks from critics and players. The story is about a wanderer who travels the world, collecting artifacts and fighting monsters. Great option for those who have a weak PC.
Rampage Knights
Another indie game that deserves attention. This is a colorful action game in which players explore dungeons. They are created randomly, and any other player can join you. Thousands of items, treasures and unusual enemies await you.
The Saboteur
The action takes place in France, during the war of 1939-1945. In an effort to rid the city of German occupation, racer Sean Devlin takes up arms and enlists the help of his allies. By destroying checkpoints, you open a certain territory on the map (becomes “colored”). Great action game in GTA style.
Space Rangers
The game Space Rangers tells the story of the struggle between intelligent civilizations and the hostile Klisans faction. Combines the genres “RPG”, “quest”, “arcade”, “ space simulator" The player travels around the Galaxy, fights enemies, engages in trade and purchases equipment for the ship.
Lost Castle
Lost Castle is one of the outstanding roguelikes with cartoon graphics. Dungeons, monsters, a leveling system, a variety of weapons - what else do RPG fans need? The game is colorful and runs on weak PCs without any brakes.
Don't Starve
A survival simulator is not new in 2017, but Don't Starve deserves attention. The action takes place in a nightmare world where night is a time of horror. You will meet unusual monsters and try to survive by obtaining resources, food and maintaining your sanity by collecting flowers. Sounds unusual ? The game surprises not only with this.
Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy is a colorful 2D RPG. One of the castles has been cursed by a knight, with whom you need to fight. You will die often, and choose your “descendants” with different characteristics (for example, farsightedness). Upgrade your abilities, get gold and try to kill all the bosses.
Rome: Total War
An excellent game in the Total War series, telling the history of Rome. Players are invited to lead one of the countries Ancient Rome and grab the card. Build cities, develop the economy and decide how to conquer your rivals - with diplomacy or brute force. Large-scale tactical battles in which players control large squads are impressive.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is a sports simulator in which you need to control a skateboarder. Go to the park or the city streets and perform spectacular stunts. It is proposed to go through a series of tests, the essence of which is to get the maximum number of points by performing tricks.
Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology is a real-time strategy game. The story is based on Egyptian and Greek mythology. The player, being the leader of the tribe, must build settlements, hire units and lead his people through the centuries, developing technology.
Battlefield 1942
Battlefield 1942 is a shooter that has single and multiplayer modes. The gameplay involves holding and capturing strongholds. The player can become a sniper, attack aircraft, grenade launcher, engineer or orderly. The game won the "Best Action/Arcade" category in 2002.
World War 2 - Frontline Command
Real-time strategy World War 2 - Frontline Command will allow you to control soldiers and complete various tasks. Armored vehicles are also under control. Thanks to the game's engine, you will see realistic visual effects (such as flames) and good graphics.
Corsairs 3
Do you want to go on a treasure hunt? Then you will like the game Corsairs 3! There are several countries to choose from (France, Spain, Holland, England). The pirate faction is also available. Travel the sea, develop your fleet and take part in ship battles.
Killing Floor
Killing Floor co-op shooter. The idea is simple - together with other players you need to destroy an army of monsters and the main boss. The game is divided into rounds, between which you can visit the store and buy new weapons.
SpellForce
SpellForce is a real-time strategy game. The gameplay is focused on the development of the hero and the army. After choosing a character, you will go to fight hostile factions, receiving new units, resources and gold. An excellent solution for strategists with a weak PC.
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy
Interactive cinema, adventure game Fahrenheit / Indigo Prophecy will not leave you indifferent. The main character, Lucas Kane, killed a man without control of his body. What happened? And what dangers will he face? Play “movie” and make decisions! One of the best adventure games for weak PCs.
War and Peace
War and Peace is a strategy game that sends players into the world of the Middle Ages. You will find the construction of your own city, forays into enemy territory and large-scale battles. By completing a variety of missions, you will transform from the defender of a small settlement to the owner of the Kingdom.
Hidden & Dangerous 2
Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a tactical shooter dedicated to the events of World War II. The player will have to control a group of 4 soldiers and perform a series of combat operations. The large size of the locations is impressive. The emphasis is on realistic gameplay and the atmosphere of war.
Lost Planet
Lost Planet is a third-person shooter that takes players into the future. You can travel on mechanized devices and fight giant bosses. Events take place on a snowy planet. Have you played Gears of War? Or do you like dynamic shooters? Then you will like Lost Planet.
X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse
Defeat Apocalypse together with mutants in the game X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse! It is an action RPG. Gather a team of 4 characters (you can play with friends) and go explore spacious locations, fight enemies and upgrade your abilities. Excellent cooperative game for weak PCs.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
A fantastic shooter set in the film universe of the same name. The game is a prequel to the movie "Black Hole". Riddick ends up in prison strict regime. The task is to carry out the escape plan. You have to explore the premises, look for weapons and negotiate with cellmates.
Duke Nukem Forever
The release of this game was waited for 14 years. Duke Nukem Forever is a 3D shooter with great humor. New adventures of Duke Nukem await you. At the beginning, the player finds himself in the men's restroom, and after 5 minutes he fights with an alien emperor. A sea of trash, a rich arsenal and unusual game situations await you!
Darksiders: Wrath of War
A slasher film about the horsemen of the apocalypse. The main character of the first part is War. He went to Earth, which became a battlefield for demons and angels. The hero will have to stop the apocalypse, fight monsters and explore the world. An excellent slasher game for weak PCs.
Titan Quest 2006
Titan Quest is an action RPG based on the myths of Egypt, Ancient Greece and the East. You have to control one of the gods and go on an adventure that will lead you to Olympus. Fight mythological bosses, upgrade your abilities and find the best weapons.
Devil May Cry 4
Pure slasher without unnecessary elements. Controlling Nero or Dante (from the middle of the game), the player will have to explore large-scale locations and fight monsters. Devil May Cry 4 features a variety of memorable boss encounters. Use abilities, upgrade your weapons and change fighting styles.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a quest game, a puzzle game that tells the story of ordinary people during the First World War. Playing as different characters, you complete missions and watch as warfare changes the world. Excellent art, excellent plot, unique gameplay - and all this will work on weak PCs.
Hotline Miami 1, 2
Hotline Miami is a series of indie computer games. Among the features are: a top-down view, extreme cruelty, an unusual plot, an attractive soundtrack and stealth elements. The style of the game is reminiscent of old pixel projects. It is also very difficult - you will have to die more than a dozen times (at level 1).
Gun 2005
Gun is a Western, first-person shooter. According to the plot, the main character loses his “father” and decides to find out about his origin, while simultaneously destroying local bandits. The high-quality atmosphere of the Wild West, a variety of weapons, and cruelty are not all the advantages of Gun 2005, an excellent shooter for weak PCs.
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
One of the outstanding parts about a skilled mercenary, Chaos Theory tells the story of information war with America. Sam Fisher's task is to protect the ideal weapon "Coda Masse" from the wrong hands and maintain peace. You have to go through levels (“noisy” or quietly), replenish your arsenal of weapons and use various “spy” devices.
Crysis
The shooter Crysis will send players to the future, when alien creatures appeared on Earth. Controlling a special squad soldier, you must eliminate the danger in the form of monsters and the military. The hero uses futuristic weapons and a nanosuit, which gives him superpowers.
Scrapland
Scrapland is a fantastic action movie. The main character is a robot from outer space. He will have to investigate the mysterious murder and theft of the Great Base on the planet Chimera. Explore locations, fight enemies and find out how the intergalactic detective story ends!
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
The Prince of Persia, wanting to know the secret of the Dagger of Time, goes to a distant island where the Empress of Time lives. On the way, he is attacked by sand demons, which is where new adventures begin. Players can expect spectacular elements of acrobatics, cruelty, varied locations and exciting gameplay.
Bulletstorm
Bulletstorm is a whirlwind action game that tells the story of Commander Grayson. The hero learns that his general used soldiers to kill innocent people. Seeking revenge, he returns to Earth, where monsters and bandits now live. Crazy gameplay, a variety of weapons and colorful locations - this is what makes the game memorable.
Alpha Prime
Future. A certain Arnold Weiss has always dreamed of going on a space journey, and thanks to a friend, he manages to do it. You will go to a station populated by various enemies. Use firearms, don't forget about cover and try to survive.
Penumbra 1: Origins of Evil
Penumbra 1: Origins of Evil is a first-person horror game. The main character, Philip, receives a letter from his father, who was considered dead. The search leads to Greenland, to an abandoned mine. The exit is blocked with stones, and the hero has to go down into the darkness and find his father. Will you be able to survive?
Damnation
Damnation is a third-person action game. The player will have to visit a city in chaos due to a civil war. The government decided to extinguish the conflict by shedding the blood of innocents. The main character is a trained fighter who decided to resist the mercenaries. Solve puzzles, explore levels and fight hordes of enemies!
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Third person shooter. Events take place after the film “Star Wars. Episode 4." The main character is a student at the Jedi Academy. You have to stop the threat posed by the Sith Cult. Wield a lightsaber, use the force, and make decisions that affect the ending.
World of Goo
World of Goo is a colorful puzzle game divided into dozens of levels. Your task is to connect Goo balls and create various figures. The purposes of the locations are varied. You have to build various structures, save “allies”, open bonus levels and reason logically to solve problems.
Rogue Trooper
Rogue Trooper is a fantastic action game. The player controls an infantryman and performs various tasks. At your disposal is futuristic equipment (jetpack, biochips) and weapons. The well-developed locations, unique storyline and cover system are impressive.
Flat Out 2
FlatOut is a fun race. The main feature is detailed destructibility. You can push your opponent off the track and watch his car turn into a tin can. But watch the road - otherwise it won't seem like much. There are various creative challenges (for example, darts with a machine).
True Crime New York City
The action game True Crime New York City will allow you to become a police officer and restore order on the streets of New York. Great game in GTA style. You have to catch criminals, complete story missions, buy a car and move up the “career ladder”.
The Elder Scrolls III & IV
Oblivion and Morrowind are two iconic RPGs that changed the genre. The Elder Scrolls series opens up a spacious fantasy world. Move freely through locations, explore dungeons, improve your abilities, look for new weapons and destroy monsters.
Bully
Bully is a third-person action simulator of a “school bully”. The game is similar to GTA, but the action takes place within a school. Implemented open world and many “unusual” tasks. Join local groups, use “weapons” (slingshots, firecrackers) and become the most influential hooligan.
Land of the Dead: Road to Fiddler's Green
A high-quality first-person shooter that tells the story of farmer Jack. His possessions were attacked by the living dead. The hero, armed, begins to make his way to the city, helping the survivors. An excellent complete storyline was implemented, and the zombies turned out to be really creepy. An excellent shooter for weak PCs.
Borderlands
A shooter with RPG elements in an unusual style, Borderlands will send you to Pandora. Choose a class and complete tasks to get rich. Memorable characters, a lot of dark humor and a wide variety of quests await you. The game world is open.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
A game in the style of GTA, dedicated to the animated series "The Simpsons". Controlling Homer, the player completes quests and explores strange events occurring in Springfield. An open world and varied gameplay await you. The project received the award " Best game"in 2004.
