Author Topic: Steam Summer Sale 2013: You sure you want that game, kid? ON (Read 37789 times)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #180 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:34:40 PM »

2 is better than 1, but it's still basically the same stuff.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #181 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:17:14 PM »

Chivalry is a cool fuckin game

Trent Dole · « **Reply #182 on:** July 12, 2013, 08:44:25 PM »

Got Magicka, Hotline Miami, and Fairy Bloom Freesia so far.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #183 on:** July 12, 2013, 08:48:03 PM »

Surgeon Simulator 2013: Someone Stole My $3.39

Positive Touch · « **Reply #184 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:06:16 PM »

how's that bleed game? looks cool

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #185 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:15:11 PM »

Bought Sleeping Dogs, because fuck it.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #186 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:22:04 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on July 12, 2013, 10:06:16 PM

how's that bleed game? looks cool

It's pretty good, it's cheaper on gamersgate btw.

Sausage · « **Reply #187 on:** July 13, 2013, 12:44:57 AM »

What do you guys think of Anti Chamber? I'm debating on getting it, but I already impulse bought a few games

Raban · « **Reply #188 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:13:48 AM »

It's a really weird, unique game. Without playing it, it's hard to tell you if you'll like it. If you've played cerebral, first-person puzzle games before, then it will probably be your kind of thing! Just don't expect much in the way of story/theming.

Sausage · « **Reply #189 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:36:00 AM »

Yep, sounds like this will be right up my alley. Thanks for the help!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #190 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:41:19 AM »

I bought Just Cause today just cause it cost about as much as a Pepsi.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #191 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:14:45 AM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on July 12, 2013, 02:28:28 PM

Quote from: Premium Lager on July 12, 2013, 12:08:50 PM
I bought a game for 50% off today its 75%

Thats not how sales should work ffs

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Thats great

mjemirzian · « **Reply #192 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:42:14 AM »

I will buy any of these currently on sale games for anyone who really wants to play them (not just add another notch to the backlog):

Elven Legacy Collection
Fantasy Wars
Unity of Command

archnemesis · « **Reply #193 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:12:00 AM »

I can buy them for myself, but I'd appreciate if you could write a one-sentence review of each of them.

mjemirzian · « **Reply #194 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:19:33 AM »

Fantasy Wars/Elven Legacy - Hex based SRPG with mostly deterministic combat, no grinding allowed.

Unity of Command - Mixed tactical/operational level WW2 strategy game with tactical combat + supply lines and other higher level resource management.

They both have multiple difficulty levels and scoring.

Basically if you thought Xcom:EU was too easy/boring, these games will please you.

archnemesis · « **Reply #195 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:21:42 AM »

Unity of Command looks fun judging from the screenshots. I'll add it to my wishlist for now.

Edit: I've played many classic strategy games, but I'm not up for something too hardcore. Right now I'm playing Fire Emblem: Awakening and that will last me for another 50 hours. I also plan to give Xenonauts a go as soon as it's finished.

mjemirzian · « **Reply #196 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:25:06 AM »

Xenonauts is great imo. They basically took classic Xcom, fixed most of the balance and UI issues, and added some new and interesting mechanics. Not on sale right now though.

archnemesis · « **Reply #197 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:37:58 AM »

I already have it since I backed the Kickstarter. Apparently it's still missing some content and it's kinda of buggy. I'll wait for it to reach the beta stage before I play it.

archie4208 · « **Reply #198 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:41:21 AM »

This sale seems better than the holiday sale (that one was pretty awful) but I still haven't bought anything for myself cause I own so many games.

I did buy Ys 1&2 for a friend.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #199 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:49:20 AM »

Quality of stuff on sale and the amount of discount is definitely better, but yeah I think too many people have reached the saturation point, really.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #200 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:01:52 AM »

I think I'm going to skip on Ys right now. I mean I can get Ys on PSP and have it on the go anyway so the Steam sale doesn't really entice me too strongly.

I did pick up the PC version of Hotline Miami though. For $2.50 I'd have been a fool not to.

Quote from: Flannel Boy on July 13, 2013, 01:41:19 AM

I bought Just Cause today just cause it cost about as much as a Pepsi.

Same but I picked up the collection. The DLC may not make the price hike worth it, but it includes Just Cause 1 which I've never played so for like $2.50 between Just Cause 1 and Just Cause 2 including the DLC it wasn't too bad a deal.

Also picked up Left 4 Dead 1/2 at $7 which isn't too shabby but not great.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #201 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:41:43 AM »

I've been pretty good so far, only bought:
All the Skyrim DLC, because I need to play another hundred hours of that.
All the Saint's Row 3 DLC, because Witches and Weiners.
Surgeon Simulator 2013, because I guess I didn't really need that $3.39 anyway.
I gifted my friend who just joined Steam SR3, though, so my work is done.

Also sold a trading card for fifty cents. I think the card thing is pretty dumb, but if some random asshole wants to give me half a buck for a picture on the internet, I'll take it.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #202 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:48:28 AM »

where can you view cards you put up for sale? i set a price for a skulls of the shogun card and now its gone from my inventory but i dont have any money credited to my account.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #203 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:51:47 AM »

Community -> Market

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #204 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:56:26 AM »

I sold a Euro Truck Simulator 2 card last night for 30 cents

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #205 on:** July 13, 2013, 12:18:32 PM »

I've sold about $40 worth of cards over the last week.

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I've spent about the same.

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Reb · « **Reply #206 on:** July 13, 2013, 12:29:46 PM »

I mostly buy other cards with the cards I sell.

I did buy about 5 euro's worth of games along the way though.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #207 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:03:46 PM »

Tomb Raider for 12.50 is a great deal.

And if you don't own The Witcher 2 and don't buy it for 5 dollars you're a fucking asshole.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #208 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:06:02 PM »

Tomb Raider Anniversary for 80 cents

cool breeze · « **Reply #209 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:10:27 PM »

I don't understand the cards. Are they like tickets where you win coupons/games?

and the entire Tomb Raider collection is on sale. Underworld and Anniversary are 80 cents each. 1-5 are 62 cents each.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #210 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:15:56 PM »

Bought the Witcher 2.

I've decided that from now on though, I'm buying everything as a gift and just dumping it in my inventory until I have fucking time to play it. That way, if it's the next sale or whatever and I haven't fucking played it yet, I'm just gonna find someone to gift the fucking thing to.

Reb · « **Reply #211 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:17:46 PM »

I cannot buy it individually, i have to buy the pack.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #212 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:17:52 PM »

Witcher 2 for that price is an amazing deal.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #213 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:20:56 PM »

Quote from: fryinghigh on July 13, 2013, 01:10:27 PM

I don't understand the cards. Are they like tickets where you win coupons/games?

You can combine cards to create badges which just show up on your profile. Or you can sell cards for money on the Steam market which goes into your Steam wallet. Also some badges are trade able for stuff like profile backrounds, emoticons, and coupons.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #214 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:21:07 PM »

Is LA Noire worth $5?

hahahahahaahaha just kidding

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #215 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:22:22 PM »

Youtube is free.

Pringo · « **Reply #216 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:22:24 PM »

I was hoping to pick up Age of Empires II but $10 as the big sale price for a port of a 14 year old game feels like a ripoff. Oh well, guess I'll wait for the winter sale.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #217 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:27:15 PM »

I bought the TR collection for $17.50, so with the Skyrim stuff, SR3 DLC, and Surgeon Simulator I'm at my $50 limit already

unless there's some nutty deal i can't resist i think i am done

Purple Filth · « **Reply #218 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:45:10 PM »

can I get a hookup for anniversary plz

(not available where I am

)

Fifstar · « **Reply #219 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:56:41 PM »

I've asked this before, but which of the old TR games are worth buying?

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #220 on:** July 13, 2013, 01:57:10 PM »

purple filth what is your steam name

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #221 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:03:12 PM »

Tomb Raider is mine, i hope my machine will handle it ok.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #222 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:04:20 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on July 13, 2013, 01:56:41 PM

I've asked this before, but which of the old TR games are worth buying?

Legends def.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #223 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:08:16 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on July 13, 2013, 01:57:10 PM

purple filth what is your steam name

http://steamcommunity.com/id/infinitejustice/

cool breeze · « **Reply #224 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:08:35 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on July 13, 2013, 01:56:41 PM

I've asked this before, but which of the old TR games are worth buying?

Legend, Anniversary, Underworld are all great.

I'm not a fan of the old-old games, but Tomb Raider 1 and 2 are supposed to be the good ones.

Rufus · « **Reply #225 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:16:57 PM »

They are a curiosity at this point. Movement is very clunky, which makes both platforming and combat quite annoying. Anniversary, Legend and Underworld are more playable, look better and scratch the same itch.

Raban · « **Reply #226 on:** July 13, 2013, 02:47:28 PM »

I wouldn't say they "scratch the same itch", seeing as how the newer Tomb Raiders crib from Prince of Persia where the original game kinda blazed a trail with its awkward platforming puzzles. Whether or not you can tolerate that awkwardness to appreciate the more unique gameplay is something you'll have to answer for yourself.

Fwiw, I don't think any of the old Tomb Raiders are worth your time, for any price. The trio of newer ones definitely warrant a look, but if you want some decent PS1-era action adventure, just roll with the Soul Reaver games. Crystal Dynamics was kicking CORE's ass long before they showed them up on their own series.

Reb · « **Reply #227 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:00:19 PM »

Quote from: Purple Filth on July 13, 2013, 02:08:16 PM

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on July 13, 2013, 01:57:10 PM
purple filth what is your steam name

http://steamcommunity.com/id/infinitejustice/

Just added some filth to my Steam.

Rufus · « **Reply #228 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:03:37 PM »

I just re-downloaded a 10GB game just to get some cards. No, to get less than 1€ store credit...

Fifstar · « **Reply #229 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:05:39 PM »

Quote from: fryinghigh on July 13, 2013, 02:08:35 PM

Quote from: Fifstar on July 13, 2013, 01:56:41 PM
I've asked this before, but which of the old TR games are worth buying?

Legend, Anniversary, Underworld are all great.

I'm not a fan of the old-old games, but Tomb Raider 1 and 2 are supposed to be the good ones.

Anniversary can't be bought separately for some reason so it's either Legend or Underworld. Leaning to Legend as the scenarios look cooler form a quick look.

I remember the second game having a cool Venedig level but I don't have enough nostalgia for these games to spend more than 30 minutes on the old old games.

Fifstar · « **Reply #230 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:07:30 PM »

Quote from: Rufus on July 13, 2013, 03:03:37 PM

I just re-downloaded a 10GB game just to get some cards. No, to get less than 1€ store credit...

Yeah I'm asking myself if keeping my pc on to let some steam games idle actually costs more money in power than I get from the sales of the cards. Still it is kinda addicting.

Raban · « **Reply #231 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:11:15 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on July 13, 2013, 03:05:39 PM

Anniversary can't be bought separately for some reason so it's either Legend or Underworld. Leaning to Legend as the scenarios look cooler form a quick look.

I remember the second game having a cool Venedig level but I don't have enough nostalgia for these games to spend more than 30 minutes on the old old games.

Underworld is a longer, but slightly buggier game than Legend. Other than that, they're very similar. If you care at all about the story, Legend kinda sets up Underworld, which picks up right where the first game left off.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #232 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:12:39 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on July 13, 2013, 03:05:39 PM

Anniversary can't be bought separately

? It most definitely can. I just bought it earlier. Three times in fact. Unless it's a weird region issue.

Rufus · « **Reply #233 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:14:17 PM »

Quote from: Raban on July 13, 2013, 02:47:28 PM

Fwiw, I don't think any of the old Tomb Raiders are worth your time, for any price. The trio of newer ones definitely warrant a look, but if you want some decent PS1-era action adventure, just roll with the Soul Reaver games. Crystal Dynamics was kicking CORE's ass long before they showed them up on their own series.

Soul Reaver suffers from its age just as much as Tom Raider does. The controls are better, but the camera is shitty and there are plenty of annoying block pushing puzzles, and the combat was iffy as well. I would recommend watching the cutscenes on Youtube at this point. Soul Reaver 2 might still hold up though.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #234 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:24:55 PM »

thanks again Eel

Quote from: Fifstar on July 13, 2013, 03:05:39 PM

Quote from: fryinghigh on July 13, 2013, 02:08:35 PM
Quote from: Fifstar on July 13, 2013, 01:56:41 PM
I've asked this before, but which of the old TR games are worth buying?

Legend, Anniversary, Underworld are all great.

I'm not a fan of the old-old games, but Tomb Raider 1 and 2 are supposed to be the good ones.

Anniversary can't be bought separately for some reason so it's either Legend or Underworld. Leaning to Legend as the scenarios look cooler form a quick look.

Its a region thing apparently.

Not sure why.

Rufus · « **Reply #235 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:54:57 PM »

I have enough store credit to pick up RE6. Kinda tempted.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #236 on:** July 13, 2013, 04:50:27 PM »

Thanks, Experiment!

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #237 on:** July 13, 2013, 05:04:50 PM »

Man, when Tunnel Bear switches off i see the full horror of Japanese game prices - even under Steam sale conditions...

Black Ops 2 - a snip at $49.99 - down from the usual $99.99
Resident Evil 6 - a bargain at $29.99
The Witcher 2 is impulse buy levels at $14.99

etc etc....

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #238 on:** July 13, 2013, 05:14:07 PM »

bought anniversary at 80 cents

also considered picking up chivalry

Tasty · « **Reply #239 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:31:06 PM »

any games with linux versions on sale guys?

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