Best 25 Linux Games for 2008 - Page 2

ablaye · #11 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:28 PM

World Of Padman - (Linux, Windows, Mac) WOP is a new and free comic style game that uses the Quake 3 engine. The game was recently featured in 3 German magazine covers; PC Action, BRAVO Screenfun and Linux Intern. This game features full bot support for all game types. All you off-line gamers out there will be happy to play Spray your Colour, Big Balloon and Last Pad Standing with bots. The bots play very well, and most maps have been optimised for good bot play. They included all engines to all installers, so you don´t need to download WoP multiple times if you have more than one OS running, but the installer for your preferred OS - look for the engines in the XTRAS/engines folder. Padman grabbed fourth place in the Mod of the Year Awards 2007 for Indie games. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #12 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:29 PM

Vendetta - (Linux,Windows, Mac) This MMO permits thousands of players to interact as the pilots of spaceships in a vast universe. Users may build their characters in any direction they desire, becoming rich captains of industry, military heroes, or outlaws. A fast-paced, realtime “twitch” style combat model gives intense action, coupled with the backdrop of RPG gameplay in a massive online galaxy. Three major player factions form a delicate balance of power, with several NPC sub-factions creating situations of economic struggle, political intrigue and conflict. The completely persistent universe and detailed storyline add to the depth of immersion, resulting in a unique online experience. Price:Try the game for free, no strings attached, no credit card required. Sign up for a trial account, download the client and play whenever you like, up to a total of eight hours in the game. If you decide Vendetta Online suits you, it’s easy to upgrade to a paying account (major credit cards, PayPal, and other methods accepted). Rates are configured by the month, and they offer bulk discounts for larger blocks of time.

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ablaye · #13 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:29 PM

Sauerbraten - (Linux, Windows, Mac) Sauerbraten (a.k.a. Cube 2) is a free multiplayer/singleplayer first person shooter, built as a major redesign of the Cube FPS. Although Sauerbraten shares most of its design goals and philosophy with Cube, it sues a new 6-directional heightfield world model. This allowance provides much more complex level geometry and easier editing. Much like the original Cube, the aim of this game is not necessarily to produce the most features and eye candy possible, but rather to allow map/geometry editing to be done dynamically in-game, to create fun gameplay and an elegant engine. In addition to the FPS game which is in a very playable state, the engine is being used for an RPG which is in the preproduction phase. The scenes are reminiscent of Myst, with Gothic perspectives and realism. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #14 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:30 PM

VDrift - (Linux, Windows, Mac) VDrift is a cross-platform, open source driving simulation made with drift racing in mind. With 19 tracks and 28 cars, you can see plenty of action from this game. It uses a simple networked multiplayer mode, and the physics are realistic. Plus, you have options for the Mouse/joystick/keyboard driven menus. You also have the ability to ability to exchange replays, allow the player to tune the car in the game and exchange settings, grip mode with single player time trial, head to head multiplayer, and time trial multiplayer, drift mode with single player time trial, head to head multiplayer, and time trial multiplayer, autocross mode with in-game editor, singleplayer time trial, multiplayer time trial and more. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #15 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Vegastrike - (Linux, Windows, Mac) Vega Strike is a GPL 3D OpenGL Action RPG space sim that allows a player to trade and bounty hunt in the spirit of Elite. You start in an old beat up Wayfarer cargo ship, with endless possibility before you and just enough cash to scrape together a life. Yet danger lurks in the space beyond. As you play, you will see that several species and numerous political entities are present in the game, and they do not all co-exist peacefully. With the invasion of the Union of Dispossessed Colonists,a lesser political entity, the brink of war has been reached between the human dominated Confederation of Inhabited Worlds and the Aeran Ascendancy even as the border between the Rlaan Assembly and the Aera still smolders under a long, tense cease-fire that has failed to become a peace. The Vega Strike engine serves as the foundation for the Privateer Gemini Gold, Privateer Remake, Vega Trek, and Pi Armada projects. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #16 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Battlestar Galactica: Beyond the Red Line - (Linux, Windows, Mac) Beyond the Red Line is a stand-alone total conversion for the award-winning Freespace 2 released by Volition and Interplay for the PC. It is based on the popular new tv-show Battlestar Galactica, not the one from the 70s. You’ll enjoy detailed high-resolution ship models, quality engineered audio, original in-game soundtrack in addition to pieces by Bear McCreary and Richard Gibbs. Head online and go head-to-head with your friends—and foes—in intense multiplayer missions including Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and others as you experience exciting Viper combat with authentic weaponry and flight controls. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #17 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:31 PM

Excalibur: Morgana’s Revenge v3.0 (EMR 3.0) - (Linux, Windows, Mac) EMR is a unique scenario based upon the Aleph One (Marathon) engine. It is a first-person action adventure game, featuring an epic and in-depth story line. As a Federation Marine resting after your last mission, you start aboard the exploration class Starship Kronos where you learn that your real mission has yet to begin. You are re-acquainted with the AI Merlin, who introduces you to Kronos time traveling technology, and reveals your new mission: to save mankind from the clutches of Morgana and her minions. Through untamed raptor-infested jungles, castle arenas, and war-torn streets of the future, you will wield weapons from all time periods - including the Sword of Power, Excalibur - in an effort to thwart the diabolical plot that unfolds. The EMR adventure, spread across 42 solo levels, weaves a tale of truth and honor, knighthood and bravery, and darkness and treachery. EMR also delivers 27 adrenaline pumped network levels. EMR immerses you in an amazing new world, creating an addictive, fun and unique gaming experience. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #18 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:31 PM

TrueCombat: Elite (TC:E) - (Linux, Windows, Mac) TC:E is a modern world total conversion modification of the free, popular, stand-alone FPS Wolfenstein Enemy Territory. Meaning, Truecombat Elite is an entirely free game, made by gamers, for gamers. TC:E currently is being developed by GrooveSix Studios and TeamTerminator. While TeamTerminator is known for the famous Q3 based TrueCombat series, GrooveSix Studios was initiated by retired TeamTerminator co-founder Coroner to develop a Return to Castle Wolfenstein modification that is not released. Thus, as very experienced Quake3 based content creators, TC:E hopes to serve the gaming community with a quality offering. Until then, TC:E puts you into the role of elite mercenary soldier in the conflicts of two internationally operating forces. Their recent Nations Cup game was a total success. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #19 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:31 PM

Tux Racer - This is a 3D game that stars the Linux mascot, Tux, the penguin as he races down steep, snow-covered mountains. Enter cups and compete to win the title. Your journey starts as you compete on local courses. Win and you will unlock other courses and cups that will lead you to more exciting and challenging races. As you can tell from the Web site, the last release of Tux Racer was version 0.61 on 29th October 2001. Despite its age, Tux Racer is a friendly open source game that derives its popularity from its replay value and the fact that it can be extended with easy modification. Tux Racer includes a variety of options for gameplay, including the ability to race courses in fog, at night, and under high winds. Users can create new maps by making three raster images to indicate height, surface, and object placement. Price: Free.

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ablaye · #20 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 11:31 PM

The Open Racing Car Simulator (TORCS) - (Linux, Windows, Mac) TORCS is a highly portable multi platform car racing simulation. It is used as ordinary car racing game, as AI racing game and as research platform. TORCS features more than 50 different cars, more than 20 tracks, and 50 opponents to race against. You can steer with a joystick or steering wheel, if the device is supported by your platform, but it’s possible to drive with the mouse or the keyboard as well. Graphic features lighting, smoke, skidmarks and glowing brake disks. The simulation features a simple damage model, collisions, tire and wheel properties (springs, dampers, stiffness, …), aerodynamics (ground effect, spoilers, …) and much more. The gameplay allows different types of races from the simple practice session up to the championship. Enjoy racing against your friends in the split screen mode with up to four human players. The next big development goal is an online racing mode. Price: Free.

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