Looking for an offline game recommendation that i could buy in a form of a physical CD to install from. Yes, i know no one uses CD to install, but my internet connection is 8kb/s (don't ask why). Also, the game can't be too hardware demanding, because i have a crap laptop.
Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i3-3217U 1.80 GHZ RAM: 4 GB of 800 mhz GPU: Intergrated crap Intel HD Graphic 4000
Also, Please don't brag about how better is your system compare to mine, or how fast your internet is
Try to get the Half-Life games (all of them, dont skip the first one, just buy the source version cause it has less bugs). And Portal 2, in this case the first one is not a must as it is very similar to the second one, you'll just miss out on the story. They'll run just fine on your pc as they're older games.
These are probably some of the best games i've ever played.
You'll probably have to buy the installation discs online but it shouldn't be very hard.
Might hurt on the specs a little but I can easily recommend The Talos Principal. Kind of like Portal but more about the rights of AI and the role of a God in decision making.
I bought ME 1+2 on Steam. Had to agree to some EULA but I didn't need to install Origin. I think you'll only need Origin if you buy the retail version.
Torchlight 1+2 (you should have no problems running them on your laptop).
Almost every point'n'click adventure. They don't have high system requirements and are lots of fun. The older ones (Monkey Island, Beneath a Steal Sky, Broken Sword, etc.) you can download on sites like gog.com (some of the are even free). Other games like the Sam & Max seasons should still be available as retail version (from Amazon or even your local stores).
gog.com is generally a good adress for older games that will run even on older PCs.
Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 - a timeless classic. I still play it from time to time. http://www.amazon.com/RollerCoaster-Tycoon-2-PC/dp/B0000695GX/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420258344&sr=8-2&keywords=rollercoaster+tycoon+2
Civ 5 is an excellent game, though I'm not sure how well it can run on your laptop. If it can run well enough on lower settings, I'd wait for the Complete Edition. http://www.amazon.com/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-V-Complete-PC/dp/B00HWMP0TU/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1420258440&sr=1-2&keywords=civilization+5
Psychonauts is a pretty good platformer. It's a bit expensive on Amazon for some reason, so if you can find it cheaper elsewhere, it's worth checking out. http://www.amazon.com/Psychonauts-Pc/dp/B0008134P4/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1420258726&sr=1-3&keywords=psychonauts
And another vote for Half Life games!
Fallout 2 is another timeless classic. http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-2-PC/dp/B00001QEQ8/ref=pd_cp_vg_1
+1 to the Rollarcoaster Tycoon series. Absolutely love that game. I grew up playing that on pc. I have 3 Plat and the last time I played that was a while ago. I cannot wait for the next one.
I used to only get 10kbs a second. It sucked. +1 to the Elder scrolls game series. You're main rig is similar to mine, its just I have an i5 3230m, in which is practically your i3 with a frequency boost. The Witcher runs really well, poker night 2 is fun, and pick up KOTOR while you're at it.