Hundreds of video games were released for pc in the year 2000 and some of them became classics that paved the road to modern advancements in the gaming industry. Here in this article, we have included some Best pc games of 2000.
Of course, these games are old and don’t have the high-poly models and motion-captured animations of modern PC games but if you are comfortable looking at pointy body parts and Janky animations, you will get a few hours of fun out of it.
Developers didn’t have the tech at the time so they compensated and gave the story and narration more priority and this is the reason we got some classic games we still talk about.
So here are the best pc games of 2000:
The Operative: No One Lives Forever
Year: 2000
Developers: Monolith Productions
Platforms: Windows, Mac Os, PlayStation 2
It’s a first-person shooter stealth game that is set in the 1960s. The game is a satirical spin on classic spy movies like James bond and contains funny dialogues and scenes. You get to choose the weapons and gadgets that are disguised as ordinary female fashion items before embarking on a mission and it’s up to you if you take a stealthy approach or go guns blazing. Its wry humor and engaging story make it one of the best PC games of 2000.
Deus Ex
Year: 2000
Developers: Ion Storm
Platforms: Windows, Mac Os, PlayStation 2
Deus Ex is a cyberpunk-themed action role-playing game. It has a richly simulated environment that gives you an immense level of interactivity. The missions can be completed in a variety of ways and the outcome depends on your actions and the approach you take which gives the game lot of replayability value. It is a critically acclaimed game that received several Game of the Year awards and is a Must play game of the year 2000.
Counter-Strike
Year: 2000
Developers: Valve
Platforms: Windows, Os x, Xbox, Linux
Counter-Strike is a super fun and entertaining game that gave online multiplayer a whole new meaning. It’s a staple in the 1st person shooter industry history and a perfect example of how a multiplayer game should play.
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Diablo 2
Year: 2000
Developers: Blizzard North
Platforms: Windows, Mac Os
Diablo 2 is an action RPG with hack-and-slash combat mechanics. The gameplay is non-linear and you are free to roam Diablo’s dark fantasy world. Different character classes and skills add a lot of replayability to this game. A remastered version “Diablo 2 Resurrected” got released on 23 September 2021 so if you don’t like the outdated look of the original one you can play the resurrected version.
Thief II: The Metal Age
Year: 2000
Developers: Looking Glass Studios
Platforms: Windows
It’s a first-person stealth game. A well-written and indulging story keeps you hooked and a well-constructed dark environment is as immersive. Thief II received positive reviews from critics and is considered one of the Best PC games of 2000.
There are so many other games like Icewind Dale, Baldur’s Gate II, Tony Hawk’s pro-Skater 2, and Grand Prix 3 that people also liked.
