first person shooters

Quake has a long history since it first arrived in 1996. The first full 3 Dimensional game that required a video card to run in all its beauty.


Today Quake has countless mods and total conversions. The Darkplaces engine allows you to play the original Quake with some very new improvements.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Darkplaces Quake in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Quake. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Note: The only reason we are using PlayOnLinux is to install Quake so we can retrieve the pak files from the CD. If you already have Quake installed in Windows then skip the Wine and PlayOnLinux...

Tron is probably the coolest idea for a game because of all the computer themes. I'm sure it was as fun to develop as it is to play! In Tron 2.0 you play as Jet in a all-too-well-known scenario fighting against the NCP and its minions. There are a lot of new weapons, upgrades, emails and permissions to use.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Tron 2.0 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

There are a lot of steps to Tron 2.0 running in PlayOnLinux but its totally worth it. Patching and a widescreen mod are necessary for it to run on modern systems. So bare with me and you will be playing Tron 2.0 in no time. You will find there is only one strange and comical bug...

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Tron 2.0. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual...

Jedi Knight is a great Star Wars FPS franchise beginning with Dark Forces in 1995. Once again you play Kyle Katarn who is a mercinary fighting against the Republic. This time he has a partner in the Rebellion, Jan Ors.



But will you be able to defend the Rebellion against Dark Jedi Desann in Linux? Yes, actually you can!

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Jedi Outcast in Linux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Jedi Outcast. Other versions may require additional steps.

Installing Wine

Ironically we will only be using PlayOnLinux to install Jedi Outcast, but we will be playing it natively in Linux.

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and 1.8-staging

Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

Crysis Warhead is the next chaper in the Crysis franchise. All of the hyper-realistic graphics, interactive physics and explosive action is there. Utilize your suit's ablities to overcome hordes of enemies... Cloak, Strength, Speed and Shield will give you the advantage as you take on soldiers, tanks, aliens and more...



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Crysis Warhead in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Amazon Download version of Crysis Warhead. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.7.8-d3d_DoubleBuffer

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.5.28-Origin...

Star Trek Voyager is a first person sci-fi shooter based after the TV show. All of the main cast is there including their real voices as well.



The plot takes place in several amazing alien ships including the Borg. Your character will have access to all the standard Trekkie weapons and the famous Holodeck.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note...

Quake Wars follows the tradition of the original Enemy Territory based on Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Team Objective-based tournaments where you follow a campaign and complete goals to win the map. Amazing vehicular warfare, mutiple classes, all the eye candy you want and a native Linux release!



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing and optimizing Enemy Territory Quake Wars in Linux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Enemy Territory Quake Wars. Other versions may require additional steps.

Download Linux Binaries

Go To: http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/

Click FAQ Quake Wars
Click "id's Software FTP" link: ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/etqw
Download the ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run Linux Installer

Save ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run to your desktop


Installing Linux Binaries

Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T)
Navigate to your desktop
Type:

Quake has been an on-going franchise begginning with the first game to be completely developed in 3D. It's popularity grew and now there are several Quake games with focus on single-player and multi-player game types.



ID Software has always released Linux binaries for their games, so Quake 4 has native support in Linux.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Quake 4 in Linux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Quake 4. Other versions may require additional steps.

Download Linux Binaries

Go to: ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake4/linux

Right-Click quake4-linux-1.4.2.x86.run
Click "Save link as..."
Navigate to your desktop
Click Save


Installing Binaries with Terminal

When the download is done...
Launch Terminal
Ctrl+Alt+T

Note: There should be a terminal menu item or...

Rage is ID Software's answer to all the Post-Apocalypse games like Borderlands, Metro 2033, Fallout 3, etc. Play as "Ark Survivor" who awakens in a wasteland and has to fight for survival against bandit, mutants and looting supplies.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Rage in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Rage. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.7.10

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.10
Note: Try...

Medal of Honor franchise has had a long history of World War II titles in the last 10 years. Starting with Allied Assault and finishing off with Airborne.

Visuals and special effects are beautiful and each of the maps are non-linear. You can choose your own route as the battle moves forward.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Medal of Honor: Airborne in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Medal of Honor: Airborne. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.7.8

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.8
Note: Try using stable Wine...

Borderlands 2 continues the story of vault hunters pilgrimagging to Pandora. It is superior in every way over Borderlands with a lot more of everything.



More weapons, more upgrades, more beautiful visuals, more enemies, more locations... on and on and on

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Borderlands in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Borderlands 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.1
Wine: 1.7.8

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the...

Frontlines: Fuel of War is a First Person Shooter with full vehicle support and large multi-player maps. It is very similar to the Battlefield franchise and has a single-player story mode.



Most of the weapons included are your typical FPS selection, but there are two radio controlled explosives and stunning special effects that will draw you into the game.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Frontlines: Fuel of War in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Frontlines: Fuel of War. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained
http://www.gamersonlinux.com/forum/forums/playonlinux-explained.25

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.1
Wine: 1.7.6

Copy Game Files

Frontlines retail should have two DVD's with critical game files.
PlayOnLinux...

TimeShift is more like Half-Life 2 than anything else, but a couple of extra twists...
For one, you can slowdown time, stop time and even reverse time because of your special suit... of course we havn't see that before... wink, wink



TimeShift runs really well in PlayOnLinux and still offers impressive game-play and intense battles with high quality graphics using the Saber 3d Engine.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing TimeShift in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of TimeShift. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.1
Wine: 1.4 or 1.4-rc5-d3d_doublebuffer

Wine Install

Launch PlayOnLinux

Click "Tools"
Select "Manage Wine...

These games combine first person shooter with horror elements in a very well done way. The original FEAR as well as the sequel have a very good mix of shooting and horror sequences.



This guide will explain how you can set up Steam with wine so that you can run FEAR 1 with both expansions, as well as FEAR 2. There is one little graphical glitch you'll just have to live with, and that is transparent weapon and self body. But apart from that, there are no problems.

Tips & Specs

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux explained

Arch Linux 64-bit
PlayOnLinux 4.2.1
Wine 1.7.8

Setup PlayOnLinux

Launch PlayOnLinux and select 'Tools' and 'Manage Wine versions'

In the new window that appears, scroll through the 'Available Wine versions' box to find '1.7.8' and click on the right pointing arrow to install it...

Due to Updates in Firefox, Flash and Unity plugins no longer work in PlayOnLinux.
Some games can still run via Pipelight (Uses Wine Staging)

Here is a step-by-step guide on installing Unity via Pipelight: GamersOnLinux

Since Adobe has decided not to support Linux with flash player and there is still a demand for Flash gaming, there is still a way to play your favorite online games with PlayOnLinux.
Facebook game are available again and enjoy any flash game until Flash Player is obsolete when HTML5 is the standard.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Flash Player and Unity Player in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to Firefox Adobe Flash Player and Unity Player. I did not test Chrome or Internet Explorer, so they may require additional steps....

Metro: Last Light has been ported to Steam and is now available:
Metro: Last Light

$40 bucks but what a Huge Release for Linux!
I have the first Metro: 2033 and it was pretty awesome!
Hopefully they will port it to Linux also.

Skyrim is 5th series of the epic saga known as The Elder Scrolls. Famous for the first person shooter and open-world view, Skyrim continues the Role Playing genre retaining all the favorite aspects of Morrowind and Oblivion while introducing a bunch of new features.



New classes, new guilds, new civilizations, new state-of-the-art graphics and...
wait for it...
Dragons!

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 17 64-bit...

STALKER Call of Pripyat is a sequel to STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl and expands on the adventure into the Zone. Not only are the graphics more detailed, but there are larger maps, more mutants, more quests and more accessories. If you were thrilled with the first STALKER, you will like Call of Pripyat even more!



Prepare to go further into the Zone and find some interesting artifacts while surviving against the elements and mutants.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing STALKER Call of Pripyat in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of STALKER Call of Pripyat. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.1
Wine: 1.7.1

Installing Wine

Click...

There is no better place for violent alien occupancy than New York its self. In Crysis 2 you play as a Naval soldier called Alcatraz, but as your ship is captized and destroyed you find yourself on a beach at the feet of Prophet.



Prophets days are done and he is handing all responsibilities over to you.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Crysis 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Crysis 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.1
Wine: 1.7.8-d3d_doublebuffer

Wine Install

Launch PlayOnLinux
Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.8-d3d_doublebuffer
Select it...

Jump across the elaborate rooftops performing death-defying stunts as Grace in Mirrors Edge. Reaction and timing plays a huge role as you jump, slide, climb and scale buildings running from swat teams. Reveal the complex plot as you help your sister in a murder mystery.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Mirror's Edge in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Mirror's Edge. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual:
PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.1
Wine: 1.7.8

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"...

Crysis is one of those games everybody needs to play at least once. The quality and eye-candy marked a whole new level of realism and benchmarking for computer hardware. Not to mention some really awesome aliens and the first time any game used no gravity.



Crysis actually runs pretty well in PlayOnLinux with a special patched version of Wine only available from PlayOnLinux.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Crysis in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Crysis. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 14 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.1
Wine: 1.6-rc4-d3d_doublebuffer

Wine Install

Launch PlayOnLinux

Click "Tools"
Select "Manage Wine versions"

Naviate down the...