Singleplayer titles that run on weak PCs
At this point, we introduce you to a handful of single-player titles. These may not offer multiplayer, but they are so good and require no high specifications that you should definitely take a look.
Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Genre: RPG | Developer: Bethesda Softworks | Release Date: September 12, 2002 (German localization)
What is Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind? This is the third part of the Elder Scrolls series. It is considered one of the most popular parts of the series. The protagonist awakens on a prison ship on the island of Vvardenfell. In first-person perspective, you fight, quest, and cast spells through the world and uncover a conspiracy.
Morrowind is a special open-world RPG, as you enhance your character by regularly using skills.
Does it run on my PC? The game was first released in 2002 and thus has correspondingly low system requirements. You need a processor with at least 500 MHz and a graphics card with 32 MB of video memory. Both should pose absolutely no problem for today’s systems.
How is the game rated? The game is rated “extremely positive” (95%) on Steam with over 12,000 ratings. It is praised for its enormous scope and many possibilities, but it is also criticized that the graphics look very outdated without modifications.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Genre: RPG | Developer: Bethesda Softworks | Release Date: March 2006
What is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion? This is the fourth part of the Elder Scrolls series and is also an open-world RPG like part 3. The setting is the province of “Cyrodiil” on the continent of Tamriel.
You travel through the land in either third-person or first-person perspective, completing tasks and improving your character. You are free to choose how you proceed and which tasks you complete first.
Does the game run on my PC? The game is from 2006 and has relatively low requirements for your computer accordingly. You need a processor with at least 2 GHz and a graphics card with 128 MB of video memory. The 512 MB of RAM should also not be a hindrance for older computers.
How is the game rated? On Steam, the game is rated “extremely positive” (95%) with over 22,000 ratings. The game is praised for its scope and especially for its good modifications that you can install.
Grim Fandango Remastered
Genre: Point-and-Click Adventure | Developer: Double Fine Productions | Release Date: January 27, 2015
What is Grim Fandango Remastered? Grim Fandango is a point-and-click classic from Double Fine. The studio has thoroughly overhauled its classic. The lighting system now looks significantly better and the shadows are more detailed. The developer has had the already genius soundtrack re-recorded, making it even better.
Characters still appear a bit grainy. There are hardly any hints for the tricky puzzles, which could discourage some players.
Does it run on my PC? The game requires a dual-core processor that clocks at least 2.8 GHz. 4 GB of RAM should not be a real problem for most PCs, nor should the graphic requirements. With Radeon HD 4650, GeForce GT 220, and Intel HD 4000 Graphics, the requirements are extremely low.
How is the game rated? The game has a “very positive” rating with 90% from over 4,000 reviews. The “film noir” style and the crazy humor are praised. Some criticize the logic puzzles that are not easy, as specific steps are prescribed, making the solution a bit tricky.
Ori and the Blind Forest
Genre: Jump-and-Run | Developer: Moon Studios| Release Date: March 11, 2015
What is Ori and the Blind Forest? Next to the game Hollow Knight, Ori and the Blind Forest is considered one of the best representatives of the Metroidvania genre. Not without reason does GamePro in its review call the game a “milestone of the Metroidvania genre.”
The game is characterized by a beautiful game world and a touching story. The characters are sympathetic and you quickly grow fond of them. The combat system also quickly becomes second nature.
The boss fights can be less convincing overall, as they lack complexity and are quickly resolved.
Does it run on my PC? The game requires at least a dual-core processor and 4 GB of RAM. Graphically, the game does not have high requirements. The specified graphics cards are GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570, both from 2011 and position themselves in the low-end. Unless your computer is more than 10 years old, your PC should adequately handle the game.
How is the game rated? On Steam, the game is rated “extremely positive” with 96% from over 37,000 users. The beautiful story and the great game world are praised.
What you’ll find on the last page: In conclusion, we will introduce the “Xbox Game Pass” in detail. We will cover
- the advantages
- the disadvantages
- the topic of “Cloud Gaming” in the Game Pass and why PC players have not yet benefited from it.
In a follow-up article, we will also explain what “Xbox Cloud Gaming” actually is and what the differences to Google Stadia or GeForceNow are.
