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[Snuggles]

It's a longshot, but just wondering if anyone else who bought Dead Rising 2: Off the Record recently is also experiencing crashing at launch? I think it's actually a GFWL problem, when I click "I agree" when trying to validate my CD-key, the screen goes black and I have to kill the program. Dang.

 

[Dusk Golem]

Binary Domain is in many ways like a B-Action film, but the kind that has lovable cheesy characters, surprisingly intelligent at times, it's dumb but in all the right ways and actually quite quirky.

 

[Necrovex]

The only reason I'm still cautious is precisely because of gaf's tendency to massively over hype niche japanese games that weren't received well and then I buy into the hype and play it only to be like "...really gaf?". Fell for it with Nier and I fell for it with dragon's dogma so I'm naturally hesitant.

If Japanese games aren't your usual cup of tea, then you should always be skeptical of Gaf's hype. I am a junkie for Japanese games, and Gaf has not steered me wrong yet.

The first act of Binary Domain is bad, but the game enters GOTY terrain after the first act. However, I am massively bias towards Nagoshi's games.

 

[vidcons]

How long is it? We talking 8-10+ hours on normal or is it one of those 5 hour shooters?

I'm going to guess 5. Haven't beat it yet but I just made out/fucked some girl in my squad who was very irritated by my macho pig attitude earlier in the game.

I'd say pass if you don't have a 360 controller. Something about shooting in the game feels very passive. There isn't enough feedback to make shooting intense and that leaves you uninvolved enough to not bother going for skill shots which is something they want you to do. Skill shots are pretty much just headshots. It's.. eh.

 

[zkylon]

Yep, just Warband and maybe the Napoleonic Wars DLC for Warband. The rest isn't that good.

I'm not a fan of the multiplayer but yeah.

 

[Mordeccai]

So I'm interested in one of these mid-evil games but only want to buy one. Either Mount and Blade Warband or Chivalry. Which one would gaf recommend? They both intrigue me but I don't want to be splitting time between the two games because I'll likely wind up preferring one over the other.

 

[The_Monk]

Also, Lone Survivor is way too scary for me... wtf.

Thanks for posting this. Now I'm not alone on that too

 

[bigace33]

Don't act so surprised, it is hardly a difficult accomplishment. Gears of War is completely awful.

lol if you say so. In fact, there are not many reputable gaming sites and fans who would agree with you or your assessment of Gears.

 

[KarmaCow]

The only reason I'm still cautious is precisely because of gaf's tendency to massively over hype niche japanese games that weren't received well and then I buy into the hype and play it only to be like "...really gaf?". Fell for it with Nier and I fell for it with dragon's dogma so I'm naturally hesitant.

Binary Domain just has some good ideas but fails to capitalize on any of them. I can see why the 'game experience' people love it since the story and presentation is pure shlocky action movie but actually playing isn't anything special.

 

[T-Matt]

I hope RPG maker goes back up on discount, I'm regretting not pulling the trigger. Feeling creative.

 

[Johnny Cage In The Shower]

Have you got FTL yet? That'll surely go $5 soon.

It's showing at $7.50 now, the game got lotta praise but, not sure if I am into the Strategy/Simulation genre.

 

[GK86]

Thanks for posting this. Now I'm not alone on that too

I didn't know what it was when I got it...needless to say, it freaked me out. I'm going to go back and play it, now that I have a decent headphone.

 

[ATF487]

Yeah from the demo Binary Domain seems similar to Vanquish...a weird, Japanese take on American style bro shooters, with robots instead of aliens. It seems like it'll be funny in that b-movie sort of way, but I don't expect depth here

I bought it, seems fun for 6.24

 

[Nabs]

So I'm interested in one of these mid-evil games but only want to buy one. Either Mount and Blade Warband or Chivalry. Which one would gaf recommend? They both intrigue me but I don't want to be splitting time between the two games because I'll likely wind up preferring one over the other.

Chivalry would be my pick.

 

[Derrick01]

ah fuck it I'll give it a shot I guess. It's not like I'm expecting to get a lot of things on this steam sale anyway. I don't know why I'm being so stingy with $6.

 

[Piercedveil]

So I'm interested in one of these mid-evil games but only want to buy one. Either Mount and Blade Warband or Chivalry. Which one would gaf recommend? They both intrigue me but I don't want to be splitting time between the two games because I'll likely wind up preferring one over the other.

Chivalry for sure.

 

[28 Posts Later]

The only reason I'm still cautious is precisely because of gaf's tendency to massively over hype niche japanese games that weren't received well and then I buy into the hype and play it only to be like "...really gaf?". Fell for it with Nier and I fell for it with dragon's dogma so I'm naturally hesitant.

It really depends if you're interested in that Japanese style of narrative - it's cheesy, overly dramatic and completely unlike your typical third person shooter.

 

[yeb]

I'd be down for this. If you complete the group send me a PM and I'll send payment and my Steam id.

I'm down.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/ZeroCDR

I'm interested in this as well. If you have the group set up, PM me and I'll send you my steam ID as well as PayPal payment. Just to make sure, it'll be $7.49, right? Just grabbing this deal because it's not available for my region.

Actually, it'll be free. Just need your steam IDs.

 

[SilentSilas]

Welp, time to decide if I should buy Dragon Age Origins UE, or the Mount & Blade collection.

 

[shaowebb]

Pulled the trigger on Binary Domain + all its DLC for $7.22

I thought I was done but Steam popped that one out of nowhere for a flash deal at 75% off and I looooooove me some robots.

 

[jediyoshi]

Oh another gamefly code popped up
HOLIDAY10

gets Hotline Miami to $4.50
http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Hotline-Miami/5005014/

 

[Mordeccai]

Chivalry it is! Looked like crazy mindless fun.

Welp, time to decide if I should buy Dragon Age Origins UE, or the Mount & Blade collection.

I will just say that DA:O is in my top 3 favorite RPGs from this gen. Its an awesome game. I beat it four times.

Ok, maybe top 5.

 

[Liamario]

I don't know whether it's because i have the games i want, or whether this sale is a little disappointing.

 

[Jomjom]

It really depends if you're interested in that Japanese style of narrative - it's cheesy, overly dramatic and completely unlike your typical third person shooter.

I dunno man. I assume by typical you basically mean Gears. Gears is still the reigning king of cheesy, overly dramatic narrative in TPS. If you are referring to Uncharted then you have more of a point.

 

[DSmalls84]

Is Red Orchestra 2 still worth buying? I was thinking of getting it last weekend but never got around to downloading the trial.

 

[The_Monk]

I didn't know what it was when I got it...needless to say, it freaked me out. I'm going to go back and play it, now that I have a decent headphone.

I knew it and I was curious but I think it's the sound, man... It's so freaky.

 

[dragonlife]

Pulled the trigger on Binary Domain + all its DLC for $7.22

I thought I was done but Steam popped that one out of nowhere for a flash deal at 75% off and I looooooove me some robots.

Good choice. Binary Domain is probably one of my favorite shooters.

 

[Salsa]

Binary Domain is one of the best games this year. I think people are confusing the praise as sarcasm or something. People be cray.

 

[KarmaCow]

I don't know whether it's because i have the games i want, or whether this sale is a little disappointing.

It's both. Each successive Steam sale is worse because there is less to buy but other places have had better deals making Steam's relatively weak.

 

[C-Drive]

Actually, it'll be free. Just need your steam IDs.

You're an awesome dude.

 

[Kud Dukan]

Ok, grabbed Binary Domain. Will start playing it next week to see what all the fuss has been about. So far I've escaped the sale relatively unscathed, only getting that, the Monkey Island pack, and the FEAR collection. The only thing I'm really looking for is a Far Cry 3 deal. I'm picking it up at the end of the sale regardless, but I'm really hoping it gets a discount at some point.

 

[Wazzim]

Is it still the case that you 'lose' the games you already own while buying a bundle?

 

[Jables Swan]

It's showing at $7.50 now, the game got lotta praise but, not sure if I am into the Strategy/Simulation genre.

Yeah I reckon it'll go 50% for sure.

 

[KarmaCow]

It it still the case that you 'lose' the games you already own while buying a bundle?

Unless it says you'll get gifts, yes you 'lose' them.

 

[C-Drive]

It it still the case that you 'lose' the games you already own while buying a bundle?

Yep.

 

[Salsa]

FTL is mad accesible, dont be put out by 'its strategy/simulation!"

 

[dani_dc]

Ok, grabbed Binary Domain. Will start playing it next week to see what all the fuss has been about. So far I've escaped the sale relatively unscathed, only getting that, the Monkey Island pack, and the FEAR collection. The only thing I'm really looking for is a Far Cry 3 deal. I'm picking it up at the end of the sale regardless, but I'm really hoping it gets a discount at some point.

Don't let the hype get too much to you, it's just a really enjoyable and satisfying third person shooter. I feel all the fuss around the game might actually hurt people playing it for the first time due to having ridiculous expectations.

 

[SilentSilas]

Chivalry it is! Looked like crazy mindless fun.



I will just say that DA:O is in my top 3 favorite RPGs from this gen. Its an awesome game. I beat it four times.

Ok, maybe top 5.

Yeah, I sort of bought it a few seconds after posting that...

 

[kennah]

How partial is the partial controller support for Bibary Domain?

 

[Wazzim]

Unless it says you'll get gifts, yes you 'lose' them.

Yep.

Lame

 

[shaowebb]

Thanks for posting this. Now I'm not alone on that too

I turn into a mewling baby if I glance over and see a slenderman-esque image on someone else's computer. Im NO GOOD with anything scary. No way can I handle it pixel form or no.

 

[Jables Swan]

FTL is mad accesible, dont be put out by 'its strategy/simulation!"

Secret Santa gave it to me for Christmas this year. Just need to install it.

 

[derFeef]

So far only DSII for me, another super big game I will never finish, woo!

 

[AlexBasch]

Ack, wasn't Binary Domain cheaper on Amazon?

 

[C-Drive]

My dad is a crazy Bejeweled player. I got him a Steam account set up earlier in the year along with a copy of Bejeweled 3.

I need some games on sale to give him for an additional Christmas gift that are in the same vein. Any suggestions?

 

[Dusk Golem]

Lone Survivor knows how to use its limited pixel design to its advantage to let players fill in the blanks in their mind, but backed up with excellent sound design, an oppressive atmosphere, limited supplies, and realism mixed with surrealism. It takes a lot from Silent Hill school, but it knows how to use these to it's advantage.

 

[Miker]

How partial is the partial controller support for Bibary Domain?

It's so partial it's complete. Really though, "partial" controller support doesn't mean the game doesn't support controllers, it means that there might be a launcher for the game or something that you'd have to use a mouse for with big picture mode. A lot of games on Steam that have flawless controller support are only marked as "partial" for this reason or other small technicalities.

One thing about Binary Domain's gamepad support - in the config tool, turn up the FOV and if you're playing with a controller, make sure to turn the prompts to controller; it doesn't switch on the fly and defaults to the keyboard.

 

[Wok]

My dad is a crazy Bejeweled player. I got him a Steam account set up earlier in the year along with a copy of Bejeweled 3.

I need some games on sale to give him for an additional Christmas gift that are in the same vein. Any suggestions?

Try cradle of Persia or cradle of Rome.

 

[WanderingWind]

Far Cry 3 is mocking me. I have time off to play it, finally. It's new, so it's probably not going down in price. I have the cash.

And yet. The sales. If I buy it, who knows what insane deal I'll be passing up tomorrow?

It's a blessing and a curse.

 

[I H8 Memes]

My dad is a crazy Bejeweled player. I got him a Steam account set up earlier in the year along with a copy of Bejeweled 3.

I need some games on sale to give him for an additional Christmas gift that are in the same vein. Any suggestions?

Critter Crunch is similar as well as Astro Pop Deluxe. People who like Bejeweled also seem to like well made games within the same genre like Plants vs Zombies and Peggle.