Games on SALE!

bhamv3 · Dec 23, 2019

Bubble181 said:
It's also what I was leaning towards, but I was afraid you'd say 2 did so many things so much better that there really wasn't any going back or whatever.
Think I'll get myself OS for my birthday tomorrow, than. Hope if lives up to DD.

If you really can't go back after playing 2, that's all the reason to play 1 first.

(Disclaimer: I haven't played 1 yet so I don't know if it's hard to go back after playing 2. Love 2 though, love it to bits.)

GasBandit · Dec 23, 2019

2 does not ruin 1. It does do some things better, but it's not a Saints Row 3/4 situation.

Dei · Dec 23, 2019

I do recommend that you save playing Tactician mode until you've played through normally once, just so you know which bullshit tactics to expect out of the AI.

Ravenpoe · Dec 23, 2019

GasBandit said:
The First One.

D:OS2 is also good. Both can be done either single player or multiplayer, but as combat is turn based, there's a lot of sitting around in multiplayer for people whose turn it isn't. But both are perfectly good single player RPGs in the same vein as say, Baldur's Gate. But if you're squeamish for money and only want to buy one of those three, then start with D:OS EE. It's a good game.

I'm still working my way through Outer Worlds. If your computer isn't very meaty, you might want to hold off on that one for a while. It's rather like Fallout New Vegas, in that it's a first person shooter/conversation simulator with RPG elements.

Outer worlds is the first modern game my laptop has struggled to run, and is also why I haven't played very much of it. Despite having a very beefy gaming PC, I've found I do most of my gaming on my laptop these days

figmentPez · Dec 23, 2019

Ravenpoe said:
Outer worlds is the first modern game my laptop has struggled to run, and is also why I haven't played very much of it. Despite having a very beefy gaming PC, I've found I do most of my gaming on my laptop these days

Stream from your gaming PC to your laptop?

figmentPez · Dec 30, 2019

GOG.com is giving away Tower of Time, an RPG I know nothing about.

Krisken · Jan 1, 2020

POE is the best. Free to play and tons of content. It's my go to game and has been for a month.

Dave · Jan 1, 2020

figmentPez said:
GOG.com is giving away Tower of Time, an RPG I know nothing about.

Totally missed out on this. Oh well. Not like I don't have a bajillion other games to play right now.

PatrThom · Jan 1, 2020

Dave said:
Totally missed out on this. Oh well. Not like I don't have a bajillion other games to play right now.

Same. Just checked...oh well.
Grabbed "Postal: The uncut definitive version" for free, instead.

--Patrick

ncts_dodge_man · Jan 2, 2020

Epic games has Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, Darksiders II: Deathnitive Edition, and Steep for free until Jan 9th if you want the Epic app.

ThatNickGuy · Jan 16, 2020

Humble Bundle has a bundle of some really fantastic games for $25, and 100% of the proceeds goes to the firefighting efforts in Australia.

figmentPez · Jan 16, 2020

ThatNickGuy said:
Humble Bundle has a bundle of some really fantastic games for $25, and 100% of the proceeds goes to the firefighting efforts in Australia.

Damn...

Hollow Knight
Void Bastards
Hand of Fate 2
Duck Game
Assault Android Cactus
Machinarium

And that's just the ones I know are good.

Also of note is the Humble Sweet Farm Bundle, which is basically $10 for Stardew Valley, bundled with some other games. (Yes, there's a $1 tier, and a "beat the average" tier, but the average is over $7, and I've never heard of any of the $1 tier games.)

Fun Size · Jan 16, 2020

I really want Void Bastards, but am currently enjoying the post-holiday paying of the credit cards, so no game money for me right now.

Dave · Jan 16, 2020

Fun Size said:
I really want Void Bastards, but am currently enjoying the post-holiday paying of the credit cards, so no game money for me right now.

I got choo, fam.

(Or whatever the kids are saying these days.)

Dave · Jan 16, 2020

And if anyone wants the Euro Truck simulator let me know. I'll never play it.

Tinwhistler · Jan 16, 2020

Dave said:
And if anyone wants the Euro Truck simulator let me know. I'll never play it.

I'd take it. But I already have it. In fact, it's the only game I've ever bought a specialized controller for. :oops:

Bubble181 · Jan 17, 2020

I want some of those games and support the koalas, but I simply don't get around to playing enough these days to make it sensible...I'll think about it and maybe next week. I've been meaning to check out Hollow Knight for a while, though...

Yoshimickster · Jan 18, 2020

Just payed for the bundle, anyone want Hollow Knight or Tower of Guns? All ready have those two.

PatrThom · Feb 7, 2020

Metro Exodus is now FINALLY available on Steam, exactly one year after the whole Epic store “exclusivity” thing.

—Patrick

Dave · Feb 7, 2020

Only thing I see is the DLC.

PatrThom · Feb 7, 2020

Dave said:
Only thing I see is the DLC.

What happens if you click on the link in my post? I tried to make sure it was the one that goes to the base game.

—Patrick

Tinwhistler · Feb 7, 2020

I only see the DLC, too...both on your link, and when I search in general.

Frank · Feb 7, 2020

It doesn't come out till Valentine's Day. Looks like the listing isn't complete yet.

PatrThom · Feb 7, 2020

Huh. Link in my post goes to the base game on Steam’s web store (with stated future release date of Feb 15 like @Frank says) and with two additional DLC items listed below it. Maybe it’s because I’m on tablet? Can’t screenshot nor log into Steam here at work, just gonna have to take my word for it I guess.

—Patrick

mikerc · Feb 7, 2020

I can see the base game on Steam but there isn't a way to buy (or preorder) it while there is a button to buy the DLC.

figmentPez · Feb 11, 2020

Humble Bundle is changing over to having regional pricing for its bundles.

Previously prices were all in USD, but now will be sold in a multiple currencies, with more yet to be added.

figmentPez · Feb 11, 2020

Humble VR Bundle

$1
- Cosmic Trip
- Smashbox Arena

Beat the Average
- Gorn
- Budget Cuts
- Space Pirate Trainer

$15
- Superhot VR
- Moss

PatrThom · Feb 11, 2020

Oh, look! Gorn!

—Patrick

GasBandit · Feb 11, 2020

I love Gorn.

ThatNickGuy · Feb 11, 2020

Gorn is a game that makes me consider getting a VR set up. That and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.

Dei · Feb 11, 2020

You can play Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes without VR, and honestly I don't think VR really adds that much.

bhamv3 · Feb 11, 2020

I hear Gorn is the better game, but I think I'd be more interested in playing Blade and Sorcery if I ever get a VR rig.

figmentPez · Feb 23, 2020

Fanatical is having another bundle sale event. Lots of bundles on sale, and a lot of brand new bundles. I'm not sure how much longer it lasts, but there are still new deals going up.

The latest to catch my eye was the Platinum Collection Build-a-Bundle. 3 games for $9.99 and my top pics would be:
- Rain World
- AER Memories of Old
- Book of Demons
but I'm not familiar with most of the games, and there may be other gems in there.

figmentPez · Feb 26, 2020

GOG.com is expanding their refund policy. Previously you could get a refund if the game did not work for you. Now there's a full refund available for up to 30 days, even if you've installed and played the game. No playtime limit, though they are saying that they'll be monitoring the system for abuse.

PatrThom · Feb 27, 2020

Looks like Steam has ARK on sale until March 9th for just $10? Might finally add it to my library.
Oh, and Mount & Blade is also on deep discount (~80%), if you're into that.

--Patrick