Games on SALE!

[Gilgamesh]

Spec Ops: The Line is 75% off on Steam.

I've heard interesting things about this game. Worth getting?

I've literally never heard a negative thing about this game, I think I'll pick it up for that price.

 

[ThatNickGuy]

Spec Ops: The Line is 75% off on Steam.

I've heard interesting things about this game. Worth getting?

For that low of a price? I'd say so. Even Yahtzee loved it. YAHTZEE.

 

[Bowielee]

I got it a while ago when it was on sale for, like 7 bucks a while back, but at this point have still onlyplayed through the first few missions. The gameplay is almost on the horrible side, but I understand that gets totally balanced out by the story being so engaging.

 

[bhamv3]

I got it a while ago when it was on sale for, like 7 bucks a while back, but at this point have still onlyplayed through the first few missions. The gameplay is almost on the horrible side, but I understand that gets totally balanced out by the story being so engaging.

May I ask what's wrong with the gameplay? An engaging story might not be enough if I have to jump through hoops to experience it.

 

[Bowielee]

May I ask what's wrong with the gameplay? An engaging story might not be enough if I have to jump through hoops to experience it.

It's pretty generic cover based shooting.

 

[Ravenpoe]

The game is basically satire about the absurdity of our fascination with modern military shooters. The gameplay is generic shooting, and while generic, isn't really all that bad. It's just nothing new, straight run of the mill shooter.

It's the story and atmosphere that make it engaging. And the realization of just what kind of horrible things these types of games depict. It is not a feel good game.

 

[Bowielee]

The game is basically satire about the absurdity of our fascination with modern military shooters. The gameplay is generic shooting, and while generic, isn't really all that bad. It's just nothing new, straight run of the mill shooter.

It's the story and atmosphere that make it engaging. And the realization of just what kind of horrible things these types of games depict. It is not a feel good game.

I've heard it equated to Heart of Darkness.

 

[Frank]

I like how the loading screens make you feel bad for playing the game.

 

[figmentPez]

Steam is having a Halloween Sale.

Yeah, lots and lots of games on sale. The site is getting hammered at the moment, too.

 

[GasBandit]

That is a veritable ton of games at 75% off. But I own most of the ones on that list I want already. Heh... my wishlist is cursed.

 

[Frank]

Aliens: Colonial Marines - 4.99

STILL DON'T BUY IT!

Ugh, I hate how the list is randomized every time you leave it.

 

[Ravenpoe]

Vampire: The Masquerade is 75% off!

And I still can't afford it...

Next time, V:TM. Next time...

 

[Frank]

Vampire: The Masquerade is 75% off!

And I still can't afford it...

Next time, V:TM. Next time...

SHHHHHH, check yo Steam.

 

[Ravenpoe]

SHHHHHH, check yo Steam.

I knew there was a reason you're my favorite mountie.

 

[Bubble181]

Hey, a game on my wishlist was on sale after all - but not listed on the sale price, and I didn't get a notification through mail. Bastards over at Valve, not giving me my games without having to check my list!
Neat!

 

[Bubble181]

GOG has a Halloween sale as well. Not as impressive as Stem's, but still worth checking out. Some games on both are cheaper at GOG, others at Steam, so compare before you shop

http://www.gog.com/promo/halloween_promo_291013

 

[Hailey Knight]

Resident Evil Revelations and Resident Evil Mercenaries are both $9.99 on 3DS eshop until end of the month.

 

[Bowielee]

I knew there was a reason you're my favorite mountie.

Be sure to get the unofficial patch. The game had some is kinda crap out of the box.

http://www.patches-scrolls.com/vampire_bloodlines.php#87

 

[Ravenpoe]

Be sure to get the unofficial patch. The game had some is kinda crap out of the box.

http://www.patches-scrolls.com/vampire_bloodlines.php#87

Already got it, along with some restoration mods suggested to me by Jay.

I also had to tweak things a little bit to get it to run, apparently my system specs are so high they were wrapping around into negative numbers. I just blew the source engine's mind.

 

[AshburnerX]

Already got it, along with some restoration mods suggested to me by Jay.

I also had to tweak things a little bit to get it to run, apparently my system specs are so high they were wrapping around into negative numbers. I just blew the source engine's mind.

There are also some new content mods out there... Final Nights adds the actual Bloodline offshoot clans into the game, will another big one adds actual new missions to the game (some with complete voice acting!). But yes... you NEED the content restoration mod, especially if you want to use guns.

 

[bhamv3]

I'm considering buying Fallout 3. I already bought it retail when it came out, but I shiver-me-timbers'd the DLC, so this is my chance to make it right.

 

[Frank]

The original Fallout 3 DLC was pretty bad (except Point Lookout).

 

[bhamv3]

The original Fallout 3 DLC was pretty bad (except Point Lookout).

Respectfully disagree. I enjoyed them all, even the widely maligned Operation Anchorage and Mothership Zeta.

Then again, I paid nothing for them, so that might color my perception a bit.

 

[Hailey Knight]

I paid nothing for them either and I'm with Frank. Did not enjoy the ones I did, and didn't even get to Point Lookout. Maybe next time I play it.

 

[Frank]

They just turn it into a terrible corridor shooter (Anchorage and Zeta), both things the game does worse than just about any other shooter.

 

[Gilgamesh]

I'm totally with @bhamv3 and fully enjoyed the Fallout DLCs.

 

[Hailey Knight]

Well, looks like the lines are drawn.

 

[AshburnerX]

My only comment on Point Lookout: Do it early or the rewards aren't worth it. It's a fun, interesting location... but NOTHING down there is worth using over weapons or armor from the normal game. Compare this to Operation Anchorage and it's railgun and unbreakable power armor (as well as early power armor training) or Operation Zeta's awesome Alien weaponry.

 

[bhamv3]

My only comment on Point Lookout: Do it early or the rewards aren't worth it. It's a fun, interesting location... but NOTHING down there is worth using over weapons or armor from the normal game. Compare this to Operation Anchorage and it's railgun and unbreakable power armor (as well as early power armor training) or Operation Zeta's awesome Alien weaponry.

Or the Chinese Stealth Armor, the single most overpowered piece of equipment in Fallout history.

 

[GasBandit]

Well, looks like the lines are drawn.

I like that yours is animated, but mine has subtitles. I would like to combine the two. heh.

 

[PatrThom]

[disembodied fingers snap in front of paralyzed actors]
That GIF is creepy.

--Patrick

 

[Fun Size]

Or the Chinese Stealth Armor, the single most overpowered piece of equipment in Fallout history.

No kidding. I accidentally started the game in Anchorage, and thus have played the entire thing as a stealthy mo-fo. I'm now powered up to the point where I actually sneak right up to someone's face before I take my first tri-beam laser rifle shot. Very few require a second shot.

 

[drifter]

I like that yours is animated, but mine has subtitles. I would like to combine the two. heh.

Don't say I never did nothin' for ya.

 

[PatrThom]

Still creepy. Elbows/forearms shouldn't do that.

--Patrick

 

[Jay]

I got several coupons for Steam due to creating badges. I'll be more than happy to pass them along to you if interested.

% OFF :

25% Shadow Warrior
66% Divekick
90% Sacred Citadel
90% Jack Orlando Director's Cut X2
90% Two Worlds
90% Iron Sky Invasion
50% Evoland

Also buying anyone's cards they don't want.