My first real PC game when I first bought a PC and what an excellent choice it was! This was one of the best Maxis games that's been released with a great mix of realism, simulation and the usual dose of wacky Maxis humor. I lost countless hours trying to build up a huge, bustling metropolis. I even went so far as to buy the Official Handbook which only served to awaken an interest in actual city planning that led me to discover more about the design of some of the great cities of our time. A great game and a hallmark title from Will Wright and Maxis. You won't be disappointed.
Broken Sword 2 was the first adventure game that I truly and utterly lost myself in. I originally played it on it's release and was utterly mesmerised by both the animated graphics and the wonderful characters. I became George Stobbart and was invested in the interesting story. The puzzles are excellent and are neither too challenging or too easy but are perfectly worked out to enable you to keep trying without experiencing any frustration. The voice work is of the highest quality and the soundtrack is phenomenal and stands up to the best on offer today. It's a game that will serve as an excellent starting point for any would be adventure gamers out there and is perfect to play through again and again. I myself have completed it numerous times and it has lost none of its wit or charm for me. A definite must have for any adventure gamer.
