Hi all,
I neeeeeed to find some multiplayer games that are playable with a lan connection, and also are NOT about blood, war, horror or fear. and however we search, there is just so much mess out there. I do understand some people like the shoot'm ups, but we'd like to find some similar games, but then without war!!! we've played empire earth, but that is still war.
are there any that you know of?
thank you.
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru
Hi Freebird, there's several genre of games where you can find lots of multiplayer action, namely Football, Tennis, Olympics, Golf, as well as Vehicle racing. I'm sure some of the Tycoon games have online capabilities as well.
regards
Whiterabbit
p.s.
I've just gone through my collection of DVD based games and am actually quite shocked at the number of games that involve killing. Still, here's a list of those games I found that have multiplayer action but no killing - (theres more , but I have things to do):
Sega Rally:
Flatout ultimate Challenge plus the first two in the series - Flatout and Flatout 2, both of which are available from GOG - well the first one is :)
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box:
All the Colin McRae series (Colin McRae Rally, Colin McRae Rally 2.0, Colin McRae Rally 3, Colin McRae Rally 04, Colin McRae Rally 2005 and the best on in my opinion Colin McRae: Dirt. And an obituary release this coming September 09 Colin McRae: Dirt 2
All the Need for Speed series, especially the last four. There has been 16 Need for Speed releases since the first one in 1994, the best of these are Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Need for Speed: Carbon, Need for Speed: Pro Street and the latest one Need for Speed: Underground. The next one is slated for mid September this year and is called Need for Speed: Shift
Racedriver Grid - (this is a traditional racer with a large modding community. There's loads of extra tracks downloadable for free)
Race 07 (ditto with this traditional racing game as well)
GTR2
Test Drive Unlimited This is a free roam driving game where you can race if you want or just drive around. They have recreated the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, with over a thousand miles of roads to explore and race along. The game looks pretty good, though newer games such as Fuel (just released last Friday 26th June) are being released with even more realism.
Torino 2006 A really good winter sports sim, need an X-Box controller to play properly.
Motocross Madness 1 & 2 Although quite old, both games are really good for their age (graphically speaking) You can wander around the environment in some of the modes. The trial bikes handle like real ones (almost)
MotoGP: Ultimate Racing Technology
Some of the Tycoon series such as Railroad Tycoon II & III You can get the first Railroad Tycoon for free as it's abandonware now. (see the game synopsis. Tjhe other two are avalable via Steam. There's a special offer on at the moment for both titles as well as a Sid Meier's Train sim as well. Check out the 2K deal for all three games)
Theme park world Cartoon style, but a lot of fun
Tiger Woods 2007 & 2008 (I don't have earlier or the latest, but I presume they are online as well. the latest one even has some new additions that make it a must have for Golf fans.
Beijing 2008(this is quite a good Olympics game with loads f different events to race. You do need a PC version of the X-Box controller (though you can actually use the official X-Box controller with a USB attachement
Extreme Paintbrawl 2
Shawn White Snowboarding
The Myst Series ((Myst, Riven, Myst III: Exile, Myst IV Revelations and Myst V: End of Ages plus URU)
Microsoft Flight simulator 2004
Of the ones above if you check in the Wheeled Games thread (somewhere in the Games discussion forums) you'll find a list of racing related games I offered to give away for free, some have still to be claimed - though I did have a clear out recently and took a lot to the charity shop) I also have a spare copy of Myst II: Exile which I'm happy to give away (I managed to get a hold of Myst: The Collection which alreay had Exile inscluded). I've not even touched the arcade section of my collection, most of which are non violent games and involve puzzles mainly. (for example Linerider 2: unbound)
I think most Car/Vehicle related games have multiplayer action, though I think maybe you wouldn't want to try either of the Big mutha Truckers games as it involves vehicle jacking and illegal actions. I've got a pile of older vehicle racing games that I've not decided what to do with such as Total Autobahn Racing, Crashday, Overspeed, Taxi Racer London 2, Midtown Madness 1 & 2, Super Taxi Driver, Doomsday Racers and London Racer (some of those titles are included in the giveaway list I provided in the Wheeled games thread)
I hope you can find something in the titles I've mentioned above. you should be able to check You Tube videos of most of the games I've mentioned. :)
Hi, freebird, you are right, it seems that the game market has more than enough wargames, shooters, fight-games. Especially on the multi-player sector. I'm afraid I can't give you any review about lan-games because I never played them. My tip is, have a look at board games, card games, Domino, Chess, Sudoku, Scrabble or any other game you like to play, a lot of them can or should be played in multiplayer mode.
Caiman is always a good site to start searching and finding good free games, even for Multiplayer.
Just one link from me (because it is in your language :)
Caiman free games: Monopoly voor Windows by Leo R. van Parkeerbonnen.
If you are not afraid of dosbox, you will find on most of the sites posted by our games crew some simulation games (Sim City).
I hope my advice is not totally wrong.
singleplayerlox
A big thank you to both of you for helping out. we are going to check every suggestion you've made and I'm very happy with this! finally some titels we can pursue :-)))
happy us!
and about being shocked at the amount of killing... so were we. my guy likes his bloody shooters every now and again, but when one wants to play something a little more benign, one often has to resort to kids games. ( though those can be fun too ) .
again, thanks to both of you!!!!
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru
It's a pleasure Freebird (Lynyrd Skynyrd's rendition of Freebird always passes through my mind when I see your name, lol).
regards
Whiterabbit (my name is also taken from a song title, lol)
I just watched and listend to the lynyrd skynyrd freebird.
hehehehehe, ahum, well, eh, honestly? it's not really my thing....
this is more me, when it comes to feelin' free ;-)
this one, although a little sad, holds total freedom to me ;-)
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/1025922/3846216
and this one, is just strong. ( freedom of voice? )
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/1025987/3846013
enjoy. ;-)
freebird31 thanks for the vids, I like them.
Robert
StrayCat
Thanks freebird31.
:) I really enjoyed your kinda music!
But this Free Bird Studio Version (cover) ain't too bad either...
Thank you notblocklox for the compliment ;-) I hope you found the rest of the vids I made?
@ Robert, thank you, I like this one!
I am going to put some laughing stuff in 'the thread that makes you laugh"...
Tailteann
Member
I think the least violent multi-player game has to be The Endless Forest:
http://tale-of-tales.com/TheEndlessForest/
It's been the butt of jokes in the gamer community because essentially your character is a deer and the actual game play, if you can call it that, is not goal orientated. It can be used as an interactive screen saver too and also it's free.
Whiterabbit-uk
Games Guru
Hey Freebird, that was a beautiful video. Something I could watch over and over.
The one downer with Lynyrd Kkynyrd was their politics, which I won't go into here, but I was shocked at their affiliations when I discoved it many years ago.
Thanks for the link to the endless forest. That's may to have to be included in the free games project even though technically it's a multiplayer game.
regards
Whiterabbit
p.s.
Also thank to Robert for your vid as well. :)
Buckleysmom
Member
Freebird.....I agree, I'd love to get into a multi-player game. I even checked out the ones on steam that Wrabbit and the rest of the gang are playing, but I just can't handle the thought of shooting my friends. I mean gosh.....I don't even want to shoot my enemies. lol Seriously though, if you find a really good one out there let me know, would ya? thanks
Robert.....I liked that rendition the best though I never "got into" lynyrd skynyrd.
Tailteann
Member
I have The Endless Forest on one of my laptops and admit to getting caught up in it on occasion. While I'm new to games, I think it's safe say it's a unique experience for PC games.
The developers made a single player game that has a free version that may of interest for the Free Games Project too:
http://tale-of-tales.com/TheGraveyard/
I thought of another free multi-player game (this one is online) that's nonviolent in the sense that there's no blood or death...
Fly Like a bird 2
(A Multi-Player 3D Shockwave flying game)
Updated to multi player (MMOG) by popular demand. Fly like a bird 2, has you flying above the cities like a bird. Show off your flying skills. Soar majestically, and swoop through the streets, and if you find the hidden portion of chips you can even poo on the traffic wardens below (and now your mates!). Massively multiplayer, online, and free! Arrow keys to steer your bird, and Control to poo, TAB to chat.
http://www.gamevial.com/playgames.php?game=flylikeabird2
Now, it's easy to smash into buildings while swooping around in the urban environment or crash land too hard; but there is no blood or death, you're only stunned and can loose after too many bumps, only to start a new game. You can find a room play in alone or with a group of friends or strangers. I think it's most fun with lots of people, err...pigeons.
thanks guys, and yes, I will keep ya posted if I find a good one.
I must say though, I've been kinda tied up, from right after I asked the question... ( aaaaaah where is my time to fiddle around with my games!??)
anyway, will get back to ya ;-)
@ RosnSC That is Kasey Chambers
Buckleysmom
Member
Tailteann.....that Fly Like a Bird 2 sounds interesting.....I'll check it out soon as I get a chance. Thanks for the info.
BK
nunidawg
Member
Here is a game that is in a way educational it is Wolfquest.org here you play as a wolf in a national park. You deal with what a real wolf does. You can play multi-player or solo. Sponsors of the game are zoo's and conservation groups. And it's harder than you think. It is free too.
Tailteann
Member
Your very Welcome Buckleysmom, it's good fun. :)
Nunidwag, thanks for the link. I'll definitely be trying that one out. It reminds me of an older solo game that I read good things about called Wolf:
http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/531/Wolf.html
littlegamer
Member
> Taxi Racer London 2
Hello,
I would like to play multiplayer but I don't know how to join a game!
A manual would be great too!
Thanks!
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