It's pretty good. I spent 28 hours with it and had a very good time. Combat is simple but it offers some fun possibilities.
Art style is the only thing I can see bothering some people, so if it isn't a negative for you, I'd say go for it.
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It's pretty good. I spent 28 hours with it and had a very good time. Combat is simple but it offers some fun possibilities.
Art style is the only thing I can see bothering some people, so if it isn't a negative for you, I'd say go for it.
Davey Cakes
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I thought the gameplay felt nice but I couldn't get past the furries and the voice acting.
CGriffiths86
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I agree. The game plays great, but I just really didn't like the art style.
Took this, thank you!
Ah, a misunderstanding. I thought you were referring to Pillars of Eternity!
Does anyone have an Ori 75% discount?
Davey Cakes
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Yes. Downwell is an easy pick for a dollar.
For fans of simple platformers I'd also recommend Mutant Mudds and Xeodrifter. Both by Renegade Kid. Both a buck.
I also think more people should try Eversion. It's $2.50 and that's the lowest I've seen it. Cutesy platformer with a twist.
Are the steam improvements worth it?
The game can be played for free on the original site : http://zarat.us/tra/eversion/
hooijdonk17
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Returns basically burned me out of Shadowrun. I can't start Dragonfall because of what a terrible letdown Returns was. The game basically fell apart completely in the second half.
CecilRousso
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So you cant play the much improved next game because..... reasons?
Davey Cakes
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Not sure. Never played it on Steam.
I played it when it was free a long time ago but I could've sworn they took it down once the Steam version was up.
So I guess we'll file this under "try for free and buy only if you want the achievements and feel like supporting the developer." My bad.
I have 2 in Steam funds, so I'm almost sure to buy Downwell.
Also, I loved the 3DS Mutant Mudds demo and I'm thinking to get it in steam. Is the lack of 3D something to worry?
Davey Cakes
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I loved the 3D in Mutant Mudds on 3DS, but I wouldn't call it essential. $5 for that version is worth it and $1 on Steam is equally worth it.
Orakio Rob
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I backed Returns and was very excited about it. Then the game came out and I found it kind of boring. Played for a day or two and quit.
Dragonfall came out. It took me a while to try it because of Returns too. Two false starts, quit after a few hours. But third time was the charm, and man, the game is really, really good.
After I finished it, I went back to Returns and guess what? I began to like it. Of course Dragonfall is way better, but it's pretty good and I managed to play it until the end.
Last year I bought Hong Kong. Huge letdown. Conversations take forever, even by Shadowrun standards. People just won't shut up. Also, the main character has a crappy backstory and it gets revealed little by little, so the story you envisioned for him in your mind is gradually destroyed as you play. Gameplay is still solid, of course, but I can't play it since everything else really annoys me.
arts&crafts
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Bought Phantom Pain for $10 last night on "GameBillet" even though I wont play for a few months, how can I say no to it at that price.
Coupon code Wintersale
Coupon code Wintersale
hooijdonk17
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Yeah, basically. I'd rather give some other game I never tried a chance than try the improved sequel of a poor game I was disillusioned with. Is that too irrational?
So I think I've changed my mind and am done with 2016 releases for now. I've got Oneshot, Deadly Tower of Monsters, Mirrors Edge Catalyst, Quantum Break, Shadow Tactics, Ghost 1.0, Vall-Halla and Owlboy (and probably something I'm forgetting) all unfinished. I'm definitely curious about I Am Setsuna, but I've got a backlog of RPGs a mile long. Sometime soon I need to start concentrating on Persona and all the Kingdom Hearts games.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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These sales sure have sucked lately, it's like they don't want me spending money.
Zomba13
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So my "final" haul. Obviously if someone mentions a good deal on somehting I want I'll grab it but for now I'm satisfied.
Plus
the Bundle Stars Nemesis Bundle 2 (tier 2) @ £4.40 for 14 games (one of those being the Broken Sword Trilogy.
Also steam made me laugh as I made my way to the bottom of the store
If only Steam... If only.
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the Bundle Stars Nemesis Bundle 2 (tier 2) @ £4.40 for 14 games (one of those being the Broken Sword Trilogy.
Also steam made me laugh as I made my way to the bottom of the store
If only Steam... If only.
Preface: I haven't played Returns. I had the chance to play Dragonfall and Hong Kong and I fell in love with them. Dragonfall blew away my expectations, and I ate that game up within five days. Hong Kong is another excellent title, but as someone who doesn't roleplay, the back-story of the MC did not bother me like it did for other people. Both games are worth your time.
As a Civ V fan, I wouldn't mind expanding to the other 4X titles. I am looking at Stellaris or Endless Legend (/Space). Any info on these would be appreciated!
I've bought these so far:
Abzu, Bad Rats: Show, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, Siege of Dragonspear, Batman: The Telltale Series, Dogfight 1942, Dragon Quest Heroes, Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Judge Dredd: Countdown Sector 106, The Secret World: Ultimate Edition, Stronghold 3: Gold and Tropico 5: Complete Edition.
And I am strongly considering the Transformers games, Need For Speed games, Darksiders: Warmastered and Overcooked: Gourmet Edition.
Abzu, Bad Rats: Show, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, Siege of Dragonspear, Batman: The Telltale Series, Dogfight 1942, Dragon Quest Heroes, Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Judge Dredd: Countdown Sector 106, The Secret World: Ultimate Edition, Stronghold 3: Gold and Tropico 5: Complete Edition.
And I am strongly considering the Transformers games, Need For Speed games, Darksiders: Warmastered and Overcooked: Gourmet Edition.
newtypepilot
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Bad rats? Why
It's not a Steam sale without Bad Rats.
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hardcastlemccormick
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I really like Shadowrun Returns, it's very light and casual and introduces new folks to the world of Shadowrun (and isometric RPG) really well. It's not a great game, but I wouldn't dissuade people from playing it as long as they understand they should move on when they get bored.
I haven't played Dragonfall yet but I can't wait.
Zomba13
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It's like an immunisation. If you own Bad Rats, you can't be gifted Bad Rats.
EU is certainly the more complex game mechanically, probably closer to what CK gives you. Stellaris is starting to get there, especially with mods, but it still needs some good ol' Paradox iterating. What it is really good at though is role playing if you're at all into sci-fi themes. FWIW it's also my favorite soundtrack in years, maybe ever.
hardcastlemccormick
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I've found two cheapo bundles I've found so far if you need card idling fodder (about a dollar each):
http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1594/
http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2129/
http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/1594/
http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2129/
But you don't buy Bad Rats. You're supposed to get infected by it through an undesired gift. It's a rite of passage, and scholars named the two eras in the life of a Steam account "Before Bad Rats" / "After Bad Rats".
I think if you have to pick between the two and you like CK2, EU4 is the way to go.
EU4 has been well polished, and had plenty of necessary features and QOL things added since it came out. Meanwhile, Stellaris is decent, but still has some issues (particularly in the late game) that will probably get ironed out over time. Stellaris is also a shallower game, too. Easier to get into, but lacks the depth of Paradox's other grand strategy titles.
TheLetdown
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During that time, Steam-goers basked in an era of great calm before an even greater upheaval. For the day would come when the rats would have their revenge.
SuperBanana
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Hitman at 50% off. Yes please.
The Hermit
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Witcher 3 goty is a steal at nuuvem. Is it the same as W2 enhanced edition?
Tizoc
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Castlevania Lords of Shadow series bundle is available at Nuuvem
https://www.nuuvem.com/bundle/draculas-origin-pack
https://www.nuuvem.com/bundle/draculas-origin-pack
Baron_Calamity
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both say I can't buy them unless i but all items at once.
hardcastlemccormick
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...?
It's a bundle, the whole point is that you buy all the included items at once?
Prime crotch
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How does the Xcom 2 dlc work, the reinforcement pack is all the three bundled together? Or I got to buy them all separate irregardless?
ThirtyFour
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The first link just takes me to the steam home page. I'm in the UK if that makes any difference.
Thank you!
Need to set myself a reminder so I don't forget to use it in the window between the sale ending and the coupon expiring.
Salty Hippo
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Plz recommend some publisher/developer bundles. Just bought Valve's and Double Fine's complete packs, didn't own most games, insane deals.
Baron_Calamity
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Most bundles allow you to buy it, just not recieve the games you already own or even better, give you a reduced price for games you own.
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