Best PC games

By David Power on 14 November 2007

That humble spreadsheet device in the corner of the office may have taken a backseat to console games of late, but there's still plenty of great games to play on the PC. Browse through our list for ten of the top games to while away the hours instead of playing Solitaire again.

Editors’ rating: 9.1

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade

The Burning Crusade is a superb example of exactly what an expansion pack for any game should be.

Editors’ rating: 9.6

The Orange Box

The Orange Box is the one of the greatest gaming packages we have ever come across, and there is incredible value inside for an exceptional price.

Editors’ rating: 9.2

World in Conflict

World in Conflict is definitely one of the top games this year, with outstanding visual effects and an innovative gameplay system.

Editors’ rating: 8.3

Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows Of Angmar

The Lord of the Rings Online is a fun and accessible online role-playing game that does just enough to distinguish itself from its high-profile competition.

Editors’ rating: 8.2

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is a great multiplayer shooter -- an intense mix of team-based play and achieving personal objectives.

Editors’ rating: 9.0

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

The single-player campaign is over in a flash, but the high quality of that campaign and its terrific multiplayer options make Call of Duty 4 a fantastic package.

Editors’ rating: 9.0

BioShock

BioShock creates an amazing world that you'll want to explore from top to bottom and a compelling mystery that slowly comes together as you play.

Editors’ rating: 8.5

FIFA Soccer 08

The first FIFA for the PS3 is an impressive debut, and while it can be difficult at times, it's a polished and highly playable game.

Editors’ rating: 9.0

Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars

Tiberium Wars is Command & Conquer at its best, and an absolute blast for series fans and newcomers alike.

Editors’ rating: 9.5

Crysis

Crysis is visually stunning, packed with intelligent, thrilling gameplay, and easily one of the greatest shooters ever made.

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20/11/2007 12:28 PM

Thanks for the reviews guys! :) Could I make a suggestion - it'd be great to have system requirements in there somewhere, maybe under specifications? I know they're easy to google, but why not have them with the review?

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