Steam Holiday Deal thread (Last Day - Repeat Sales)

[FatalT]

I have purchased maybe $70 worth of PC games the past week.

I think I'm up to $250 now.

[Beezy]

This sucks. I'm getting a gaming PC before next fall.

[Bebpo]

Shame about DMC4.  I love that game and I'd like to play the PC version with the new additions someday.  But I'll wait until next years sale where it's $5.

How is Trials 2 compared to Trials HD XBLA?

Sucks, but it's $2.50 so you can't complain to much.

Give more details.  Is it mainly the same tracks?  Even $2.50 is pointless if the tracks are the same.  But if it's dozens of new tracks for $2.50 then it's a great deal.  Plus aren't there hundreds of user levels?

[duckman2000]

Oh son of a bitch, I just bought Mass Effect a few days ago. 

[archie4208]

Shame about DMC4.  I love that game and I'd like to play the PC version with the new additions someday.  But I'll wait until next years sale where it's $5.

How is Trials 2 compared to Trials HD XBLA?

Sucks, but it's $2.50 so you can't complain to much.

Give more details.  Is it mainly the same tracks?  Even $2.50 is pointless if the tracks are the same.  But if it's dozens of new tracks for $2.50 then it's a great deal.  Plus aren't there hundreds of user levels?

The game lacks the polish of Trials HD.  The tracks are different, but the physics feel floatier and the keyboard controls are not nearly as precise as the 360's triggers.  It probably comes down to personal preference, but I hate Trials 2 and adore Trials HD.  Like I said, for $2.50 there is next to no risk even if you hate it.

[Sho Nuff]

DMC4 pricing is a joke. Way to not get it Capcom. Wonder whose boneheaded idea that was, especially after yesterday's $9 SF4 deal

[Don Flamenco]

would've bought DMC4 at $4.99. 

I bought it on launch on the PC and 360, so I think I'll just pirate it instead. 

[cool breeze]

just comparing demos of trials 2 to trails hd, i think i'll wait for trials hd to go on sale.

[archie4208]

I still can't buy the LucasArts Adventure Pack.

[Bebpo]

So steam screwed up when I tried to buy ME & Trials and now I'm locked out of their system and can't buy anything with any payment option.

Go steam? 

[archie4208]

FYI Bebpo, I got an email saying that my purchase had been declined.  I just tried again and it worked fine.

[Bebpo]

The physics in Trials 2 are terrible.  It's like MOON GRAVITY.  Also watching the replays of Trials 2 vs. the replays of Trials HD really shows the difference.  In Trials 2 the replays are going very slow, conquering one obstacle at a time almost like a puzzle game.  In Trials HD the replays are blazing speed through the tracks while maintaining balance and survival.

Still Trials 2 is kind of addicting like HD so for $2.50 it's fun.

FYI Bebpo, I got an email saying that my purchase had been declined.  I just tried again and it worked fine.

Same thing just happened to me.  Works now, yay.

[The Fake Shemp]

Yeah, I had some weird thing trying to purchase Sam & Max this morning. I think I'm roughly halfway through the first episode and I like what I see so far.

[Joe Molotov]

S&M gets better as it goes on, at least in the first season. I never got around to playing S2.

[demi]

I got S&M 1 for free on XBLA and it was one of the worst adventure games out there. The problem with Telltale is they are the same shit different day. Stop supporting that shit company.

[archie4208]

I haven't played any of the games in the LucasArts Pack, but I have heard a ton of praise for them.  I'm just afraid that I will go to GameFAQs the moment I'm stumped because I missed a pixel or because I forgot to use bubblegum on a pipe or something equally illogical.

[Bebpo]

Ok, Trials 2 is distinguished mentally-challenged.  I got my $2.50 worth and I'm done.  The controls/physics are sooooo bad compared to Trials HD.  I get to an obstacle that would be easy to get past on Trials HD and it's impossible with these controls.   

[archie4208]

Ok, Trials 2 is distinguished mentally-challenged.  I got my $2.50 worth and I'm done.  The controls/physics are sooooo bad compared to Trials HD.  I get to an obstacle that would be easy to get past on Trials HD and it's impossible with these controls.   

Told ya.  Xbox 360: home to the superior Trials game. 

[Joe Molotov]

I haven't played any of the games in the LucasArts Pack, but I have heard a ton of praise for them.  I'm just afraid that I will go to GameFAQs the moment I'm stumped because I missed a pixel or because I forgot to use bubblegum on a pipe or something equally illogical.

Loom is really easy, it doesn't really have an inventory in the traditional sense, just a couple of spells that you use to effect the enviroment. The Indy games aren't too bad. The Dig has some OMGWTF puzzles, though. I'd play Loom first, it's fun and you can beat it in about 3 or 4 hours first time.

[Howard Alan Treesong]

Indy 4 is pretty accessible, even if a few of the puzzles are inventory nightmare ("use the MAYONNAISE on the STATUE" is synonymous with inane adventure game puzzle design). I'd give it a try and not be afraid to FAQ when you get stuck. Maybe you can use INDY4.UHS

[Sho Nuff]

Mayonaise on statue is the fucking stupidest puzzle in the fucking world and justification for the original death of adventure games.

[The Fake Shemp]

I haven't played Fate of Atlantis yet, but am I to be told that I will be using mayonnaise on a statue?

[pilonv1]

I dont feel bad about missing Crysis now. Too many games to play right now and the best deals seem to have come and gone (not playing ME again).

[Eel O'Brian]

Indy 4 is pretty accessible, even if a few of the puzzles are inventory nightmare ("use the MAYONNAISE on the STATUE" is synonymous with inane adventure game puzzle design). I'd give it a try and not be afraid to FAQ when you get stuck. Maybe you can use INDY4.UHS

Mayonaise on statue is the fucking stupidest puzzle in the fucking world and justification for the original death of adventure games.

I haven't played Fate of Atlantis yet, but am I to be told that I will be using mayonnaise on a statue?

dudes, SPOILERS

[Howard Alan Treesong]

the only thing I spoiled is the chance for you to waste five hours of your life not figuring that puzzle out!

Sho Nuff, get my back on this one

[Sho Nuff]

the only thing I spoiled is the chance for you to waste five hours of your life not figuring that puzzle out!

Sho Nuff, get my back on this one

I spent WEEKS on that puzzle. WEEKS. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY FUCKING GOD DAMN SENSE! You should be thanking me for SAVING YOUR TIME, FOOL

[Eel O'Brian]

i'm never playing that game

it was, like, a joke, man

[Howard Alan Treesong]

i'm never playing that game

it was, like, a joke, man

don't make me use the MAN-NAISE on the EEL

[The Fake Shemp]

I'm playing Sam & Max right now, it's pretty fun. I really dig it. Escape from Monkey Island is unbelievably awesome for someone that has never played any of these LucasArts adventure games, although I am at a total loss for where to go now.

[Eel O'Brian]

i'm never playing that game

it was, like, a joke, man

don't make me use the MAN-NAISE on the EEL

Hey-OOOOOH!

[Great Rumbler]

Escape from Monkey Island is unbelievably awesome for someone that has never played any of these LucasArts adventure games, although I am at a total loss for where to go now.

If you're that psyched for Escape from Monkey Island, I can only imagine how you'd react to Curse of Monkey Island.

[The Fake Shemp]

I meant Secret, sorry. I don't think you can even buy any of the other Monkey Island games on Steam, save for the new one - which I heard was pretty crappy.

[archie4208]

  at Jade Empire's plot twist.  I didn't see THAT one coming.

I just hit chapter 5.  How much longer do I have?  I got my money's worth, but I might quit if the rest of the game is more than a couple of hours long.

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[Joe Molotov]

I meant Secret, sorry. I don't think you can even buy any of the other Monkey Island games on Steam, save for the new one - which I heard was pretty crappy.

If you're like the Sam & Max games, you'd probably like Tales of Monkey Island too. Telltale games are all kinda the same, but at least they're getting better at it as they go along.

[Bebpo]

I'm starting to get the hang of Trials 2 physics.  Still don't like them, but at least I've cleared the easy levels and am working my way through medium.  It's no HD but it gives me new levels to play with so I'm still addicted.  They should port Trials HD to PC since the X360 file sharing is useless and on PC we'd actually get a thousand really good levels to play.

[Great Rumbler]

I meant Secret, sorry. I don't think you can even buy any of the other Monkey Island games on Steam, save for the new one - which I heard was pretty crappy.

Okay, that makes more sense. But still, Curse of Monkey Island is pretty awesome stuff.

[M3wThr33]

I'm guessing tomorrow is the second-to-last deal? I haven't bought anything yet. Waiting for shit in my cart to get discounted.

[Mondain]

I have purchased maybe $70 worth of PC games the past week.

I think I'm up to $250 now.

I'm up to more. I basically don't touch any of my consoles anymore. Rented Uncharted 2 and that was it.

I'm hooked on Larva Mortus, which is basically a Gauntlet clone with a Lovecraftian atmosphere. Can't go wrong with such a combination.

[The Fake Shemp]

Hell has frozen over

Not really. I bought strategy games prior to the last year, the only difference was Steam was not stable on my evaluation build of Windows 7, so I didn't use it until the recent holiday sale. All my heavy gaming is still done on my Xbox 360.

[CHOW CHOW]

What time do these deals usually go up?

Here's my haul so far:

Crysis Maximum edition -- $13
Mass Effect -- $5 (already played it on the 360 but I want a save file to continue for the sequel)

Missed out on and now went up in price:
Half-life Source - $2 ...never played the series, probably should have got this.
Stalker - $2

[Great Rumbler]

What time do these deals usually go up?

12pm eastern time, or in about 30 minutes.

[Don Flamenco]

yeah, I'm kinda kicking myself for missing HL1 Source.  Isn't there an HD pack for regular HL1 though?   

[CHOW CHOW]

What time do these deals usually go up?

12pm eastern time, or in about 30 minutes.

What time do these deals usually go up?

12pm eastern time, or in about 30 minutes.

7 mins

[Akala]

want to GET HYPE but am not.

[huckleberry]

got Mass Effect and Portal with a minute left...damn countdown clock just staring at me 


On to the next deals.

[archie4208]

Steam crashed.

Some posters at GAF are saying that Morrowind and Trine are $5 each.

[cool breeze]

yep, Morrowind and Trine and $5.  Red Alert 3 is $10.  Painkiller pack is $9.  CS:S is $5.

Are these the last deals or do they continue tomorrow?

[archie4208]

Painkiller pack - $8.74
Trine - $4.99
CS:S - $4.99
Morrowind - $4.99
C&C3 Red Alert - $10.19

[Don Flamenco]

shit, tempted to get trine, but XBLA version is coming out (and I hear the game isn't very well optimized.)

I'm in for the Painkiller pack.

[Akala]

not outrageous. I want risen for super cheap.  

[CHOW CHOW]

Shit deals today
CS:S isn't newbie friendly, right?
hopefully this sale goes out on a bang tomorrow

[archie4208]

yep, Morrowind and Trine and $5.  Red Alert 3 is $10.  Painkiller pack is $9.  CS:S is $5.

Are these the last deals or do they continue tomorrow?

One more set of deals tomorrow.

[cool breeze]

shit, tempted to get trine, but XBLA version is coming out (and I hear the game isn't very well optimized.)

I'm in for the Painkiller pack.

Trine on PC runs fine, has native 360 controller support and can even has local co-op.

not outrageous. I want risen for super cheap.  

Same here.  That and Machinarium are the two deals I really wanted.

[Don Flamenco]

on second thought, I'll just get Painkiller Black Edition for $4.99 and skip the package.  Resurrection has a 38 metacritic rating

[GilloD]

Trine at 5 is mighty tasty

[FatalT]

I picked up Morrowind.

[Akala]

on second thought, I'll just get Painkiller Black Edition for $4.99 and skip the package.  Resurrection has a 38 metacritic rating

but then you miss out on Painkiller OVERDOSE.




how did they cram in so much awesome?!

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may buy lol

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[cool breeze]

I picked up Morrowind.

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009/06/22/a-fool-in-morrowind-precis-take-2/

good list of mods that make the game look better (or at least more advanced)

[Sho Nuff]

Hm. Oblivion yes, Morrowind pass