Best Games for PC of 2003 / Page 2

Simulation, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

March 3, 2003

Players: 9.1/10

Metacritic: 85/100

This space simulation follows humanity’s first steps into 48 galactic systems, where competing ambitions shape life among the stars. In Freelancer, the player...

Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Tactics, Stealth

November 14, 2002

Players: 9.2/10

Steam: 66/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood is a real-time tactical strategy game with an isometric camera dedicated to the legendary Robin Hood. England, Anno Domini 1190...

Street Legal Racing: Redline

Racing, Simulation, First-person view, Third-person view, Construction

July 18, 2003

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 88/100

This car mechanic simulator combines vehicle building and tuning with street races and closed-course events. In Street Legal Racing: Redline, players assemble cars...

Heroes of Might and Magic 4

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval

March 28, 2002

Players: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Heroes of Might and Magic 4 — action role-playing game with an isometric view. Many of the objects on the adventure map are impassable for armies &mdash...

Commandos 2: Men of Courage

Action, Strategy, Stealth, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Tactics

September 20, 2001

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a real-time tactical action and strategy game about an elite commando unit operating behind enemy lines during World War II. The team...

Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2 - Jedi Outcast

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Star Wars, Science fiction, Online

March 26, 2002

Players: 4.5/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2 — Jedi Outcast is an action-adventure game with first and third person views in the Star Wars universe. As Kyle Katarn, an agent of...

DotA

Role-playing game, Strategy, DLC, Hack and slash, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game

July 9, 2003

Players: 10/10

DotA is a team tactical and strategic game with role-playing game elements, which is a popular modification for Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos. In the game, each...

Arx Fatalis

Role-playing game, Action, First-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval

June 28, 2002

Players: 9/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Arx Fatalis is an action-adventure RPG with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. The game will take you to the wonderful world of Arx, where the main character...

Beyond Good & Evil

Action, Shooter, Fighting, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Adventure

November 11, 2003

Players: 8.7/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 86/100

This science-fiction action adventure takes place on Hyllis, a planet under siege by an alien race. Young reporter Jade becomes involved with the rebel organization...

Blitzkrieg

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical

March 28, 2003

Players: 9.4/10

Metacritic: 74/100

This real-time strategy game is set during the decisive battles of World War II, with campaigns for the Allies, Germany, and the Soviet Union. The player commands...

Legacy of Kain: Defiance

Action, Horror, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Adventure, Slasher

November 11, 2003

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 73/100

This third-person fantasy action-adventure follows two vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. They travel through a world...

Simpsons: Hit & Run

Action, Third-person view

September 16, 2003

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 80/100

A mission-based action game with driving and a third-person view unfolds in an interactive Springfield and uses the humor of The Simpsons. In Simpsons: Hit & Run...

Caesar 3

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, City Building

September 30, 1998

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 93/100

Caesar 3 is the third part of the popular real-time economic strategy with an isometric camera view. As in previous parts, you have to build an ancient Roman city...

Rise of Nations

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Sandbox, Online

May 14, 2003

Players: 8.4/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 89/100

This real-time strategy game follows civilizations from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. The player starts with a single city, gathers resources, develops...

Second Life

Online, MMO, First-person view, Third-person view, Virtual Reality (VR)

June 23, 2003

Players: 7.5/10

Second Life is a virtual space in which account holders can spend time and choose activities of interest. A large world opens up before each player, through which...

Final Fantasy XI

Role-playing game, Action, MMO, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval

May 16, 2002

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 79/100

This fantasy MMORPG takes place in Vana'diel, where three powerful nations face the beastmen forces and the threat of another war. The player takes the role of an...

Homeworld

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

August 31, 1999

Players: 9.6/10

Metacritic: 93/100

Homeworld is a real-time strategy game. The gameplay, as in most strategy games, is focused on collecting resources, building troops and using them to destroy enemy...

Homeworld 2

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

September 16, 2003

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 83/100

Homeworld 2 — A new threat is approaching the Hiigarans. Warlike Vaygrs want to take over the entire galaxy. As before, the player controls a huge mother ship...

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

Arcade, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

October 2, 2002

Players: 7.3/10

Metacritic: 76/100

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 is an arcade racing game made in 3D graphics. The game has 5 modes: “Pursuit Race”, “Championship”, “Single Competition”, “Network...

Postal

Action, Shooter, Horror, Isometric

September 30, 1997

Players: 6.8/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 56/100

Postal is a hardcore isometric shooter with dark...

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

Platformer, Third-person view

February 20, 2003

Players: 8/10

Metacritic: 74/100

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Action, Shooter, Stealth, First-person view, Third-person view

October 1, 2002

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 85/100

A stealth action game about a retired contract killer forced back into service by treachery. The protagonist takes on assignments around the world, including in...

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance

Action, Shooter, Stealth, First-person view, Third-person view, Adventure

November 4, 2002

Players: 10/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 84/100

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance is a stealth action game with a third-person view. This is a special edition of the game MGS2: Sons of Liberty, which fans of this...

Thief: The Dark Project

Action, Stealth, First-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Steampunk

November 30, 1998

Players: 8.4/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 92/100

Thief: The Dark Project is a stealth action game with a first-person view in a medieval setting. The plot tells the story of the adventures of the urban...

Dungeon Keeper 2

Action, Strategy, In real time, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, God Simulator

June 30, 1999

Players: 8.7/10

Steam: 92/100

Dungeon Keeper 2 is a continuation of the legendary real-time management strategy with an isometric camera view. As before, you have to try on the role of a...

Crimsonland (2003)

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, Beat them all, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic

April 16, 2003

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 66/100

Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with RPG elements, pitting the player against aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and other enemies. The goal is to survive the...

System Shock 2

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Cyberpunk, Science fiction

August 11, 1999

Players: 9/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 92/100

This science-fiction horror shooter with role-playing elements unfolds aboard the derelict starship Von Braun. The protagonist awakens from cryogenic sleep with...

Gothic 2: Night of the Raven

Role-playing game, Action, DLC, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

August 21, 2003

Players: 9.7/10

Gothic 2: Night of the Raven is an action role-playing fantasy game with a third-person view. The expansion brings many significant changes to the gameplay. A major...

Chicago 1930

Action, Strategy, Fighting, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Puzzle

November 17, 2003

Players: 9.8/10

Steam: 70/100

A real-time tactical game about a war between the Mafia and the police in 1930s Chicago. Don Falcone seeks control of the city’s districts, while a special task...

Breath of Fire 4

Role-playing game, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Adventure, Japanese role-playing game

April 27, 2000

Players: 9.6/10

Steam: 74/100

Metacritic: 83/100

Breath of Fire 4 is a Japanese role-playing game that creates its own interesting world around you, rich and vibrant. The authors should be praised for the...

Line of Sight: Vietnam

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Historical

March 5, 2003

Players: 6.1/10

Steam: 73/100

Metacritic: 68/100

A tactical first- and third-person shooter about an elite marksman operating during the Vietnam War. His task is to locate concealed enemy soldiers and eliminate...

Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi

Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Gothic

August 30, 2003

Players: 9.2/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi is an action-horror adventure game with a first-person view. Events take place in the 19th century. The aristocratic Crowe family...

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle, Adventure

November 21, 2000

Steam: 73/100

Metacritic: 60/100

An action-adventure with platforming and puzzle elements follows four previously untold adventures of Lara Croft in search of ancient artifacts. The settings...

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2003)

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Logic, Casual game, Point & Click

October 27, 2003

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 45/100

Metacritic: 65/100

This third-person adventure with puzzles follows Ariane, a photojournalist who is caught in a rockslide while working in Iceland and ends up in a world beneath the...

Tropico 2: Pirate Cove

Simulation, Business / Management, Isometric

April 8, 2003

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Tropico 2: Pirate Cove — the gameplay is very similar to that in the original Tropico, but with its own specifics. Here the player controls a pirate island...

Uplink

Role-playing game, Simulation, Cyberpunk, Indie, Strategy

March 11, 2003

Players: 7.9/10

Steam: 89/100

This cyberpunk hacking simulation follows an independent hacker who takes on dangerous contracts and breaks into secure systems. The protagonist steals corporate...

Airline 69: Return to Casablanca

Adult game, Adventure, Visual novel, Business / Management

November 1, 2003

Airline 69: Return to Casablanca is an adventure quest for adults with management elements and a side view. As you progress, you will have to monitor money...

Icewind Dale 2

Role-playing game, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval

August 26, 2002

Metacritic: 83/100

An isometric role-playing game set in a fantasy world where an army of goblinoids threatens the Ten Towns. Orcs and worg-mounted goblins are attacking the town of...

Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Adult game, Point & Click

December 5, 1996

Steam: 86/100

Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! is a continuation of the exciting "point and click" adventure series about the forty-year-old balding womanizer Larry Laffer. The...

Longest Journey

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Cyberpunk, Point & Click

December 3, 1999

Players: 10/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 91/100

Longest Journey is a stunning graphic adventure where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel universes. Begin an exciting...