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2010 Steam Holiday Sale Thread: of GAF collectively handing over wallet to Based Gabe
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I picked up the Doom complete pack in the sale. Here's Final Doom on my machine:
It's like it's even lower color depth than it's supposed to be or something. It's incredibly grainy and I can hardly tell the enemies from the background. I'm seriously not trying to troll Doom here, I used to love these games, but have I just completely forgotten what they used to look like or am I missing something? The only setting I see is "high" or "low" graphical quality, which I have set to high.
It's like it's even lower color depth than it's supposed to be or something. It's incredibly grainy and I can hardly tell the enemies from the background. I'm seriously not trying to troll Doom here, I used to love these games, but have I just completely forgotten what they used to look like or am I missing something? The only setting I see is "high" or "low" graphical quality, which I have set to high.
Peterthumpa
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What about Bionic Commando (the new one)?
Seems like a pretty game (graphics-wise). Is it any good?
Seems like a pretty game (graphics-wise). Is it any good?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Yeah I know. I just need someone to buy it from EA Store UK since my copy of BC2 is activated via EA Store.Volcynika said:
AGAIN: Someone in UK to gift me Two copies of BC2:Vietnam for me since its 5 pounds at the EA UK Store (after adding discount code HotUKDeals20%). I'll gladly paypal!!
PM!!!
Mr Sandman
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Wow, Far Cry 2 is really boring. But JKII is more fun than ever so it kinda evens out.
Mr Sandman said:
Be sure to download the old demo map for JKII so you can play that as well.
http://jediknight3.filefront.com/file/JK2_Demo_Map_for_Retail_Version;2687
Ledsen said:
If she is already quite into these games I'd recommend
CivCity is a good game (def. worth 1$/ in my opinion) but might a bit underwhelming if she already knows lots of citybuilders and Grand Ages has more interconnected relations within the building structures.
From HIB2, Treasure Hunt, and Holidays, got:
Braid
Cortex Command
Machinarium
Osmos
Revenge of the Titans
Aaaaa!!
Bob Came in Pieces
Flight Control HD
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Peggle Nights
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
The Secret of Monkey Island
Monkey Island 2
F.E.A.R.
BIT.TRIP BEAT
Beat Hazard
Chime
Rhythm Zone
Turba
Eversion
Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 (from Amazon)
Total: $61.07
Seeing it all spelled out like that... I'm pretty happy with the whole thing. Not so happy I spent $60 when I don't have that much to throw around nowadays, but...
Braid
Cortex Command
Machinarium
Osmos
Revenge of the Titans
Aaaaa!!
Bob Came in Pieces
Flight Control HD
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Peggle Nights
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
The Secret of Monkey Island
Monkey Island 2
F.E.A.R.
BIT.TRIP BEAT
Beat Hazard
Chime
Rhythm Zone
Turba
Eversion
Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 (from Amazon)
Total: $61.07
Seeing it all spelled out like that... I'm pretty happy with the whole thing. Not so happy I spent $60 when I don't have that much to throw around nowadays, but...
Schmattakopf
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Building_SeriesLedsen said:
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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C'mon UK GAF! Don't let me down!
blackMamba1187
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$141.50. Wanted to limit it to $100. Oh well.
*Plus I gifted L4D2, Winterbottom & Half-Life Collection.
edit: Thanksgiving & Treasure Hunt sales
SilverLunar
Member
sorry if this has been asked before but Half life anthology wont get cheaper than %75 even though i have HL2 ep1 and 2, what should i do?
You can use ZDoom to make the DOS Doom games look better. It will get rid of the Grain in that Doom game, but I think the pallet was pretty bland in Final Doom (Don't forget though, Final Doom =/= Doom, they are different games)Amneisac said:I picked up the Doom complete pack in the sale. Here's Final Doom on my machine:
It's like it's even lower color depth than it's supposed to be or something. It's incredibly grainy and I can hardly tell the enemies from the background. I'm seriously not trying to troll Doom here, I used to love these games, but have I just completely forgotten what they used to look like or am I missing something? The only setting I see is "high" or "low" graphical quality, which I have set to high.
Maleficence
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Ì've only bought like 2 things lol
Some of you lot are nuts, where will you find the time to play these games?
Some of you lot are nuts, where will you find the time to play these games?
Minsc
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Amneisac said:I picked up the Doom complete pack in the sale. Here's Final Doom on my machine:
It's like it's even lower color depth than it's supposed to be or something. It's incredibly grainy and I can hardly tell the enemies from the background. I'm seriously not trying to troll Doom here, I used to love these games, but have I just completely forgotten what they used to look like or am I missing something? The only setting I see is "high" or "low" graphical quality, which I have set to high.
zDoom. Get it now! It even automatically detects Steam's install locations.
Mr Sandman said:
Give it 10 hours and you'll be agreeing with me that it's one of the best games ever.
Toma said:
Grand Ages seems pretty cool, but she really hates combat... is there any way to play it without having to fight that much, or just steamroll your enemies on an easier difficulty or something?
shintoki said:
Yup and I also advertised it in every post except on this page :lol
Loved that game. Bought it again 2 days ago to finally play the addon levels.
But there is not much besides CivCity, Children of the Nile and Grand Ages: Rome.
Edit: Actually funny that all games from the genre were on sale.
Schmattakopf
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http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/caesar_3Toma said:
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1007/
http://www.direct2drive.com/1245/product/Buy-Caesar™-IV-Download
But yeah, I own them all physically.
The Impressions games are awesome I still have my 4-disc pack. The only thing I don't like is having to appease the gods otherwise they destroy your shit. What does that have to do with city building?
Edit: Hmm, according to wiki you can turn off the gods at least in Caesar 3. I never knew that haha.
Edit: Hmm, according to wiki you can turn off the gods at least in Caesar 3. I never knew that haha.
Schmattakopf said:
Ah thanks. Well atleast Caesar III then. I got recommended Zeus (+Poseidon) a few days ago. You dont happen to know where I can find that online? Played most of the others (Including CIII) already.
British Monsoon
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Ledsen said:
Yeah, Far Cry 2 is really dull at first, but once you know what you're doing, have a good set of weapons and a bunch of cash, it's a ton of fun completing missions, destroying guard posts, taking on assassinations, hunting for diamonds and tapes, etc - I'd say that if you aren't enjoying it by the time you get to the southern area of the game world, then it's fair to say you won't enjoy the rest.
Religion. It just ruins shit!vazel said:
I'll probably pick up Children of the Nile tomorrow, to round out all my city builders. Grand Ages, CivCity, and CON. I also should be getting in Anno/DoD from Goozex for about 5$ also. And just waiting on a stronger price collapse for Settlers 7
slidewinder
Banned
Hinterland? Worth $2.50 to someone with a fairly high tolerance for badness in loot whoring games?
echoshifting
Banned
slidewinder said:
Absolutely. I love this game. Has an ActRaiser vibe, in that you are simultaneously building a town and killing monsters. Of course the gameplay is nothing like ActRaiser but I always think of it when I play this.
If you like city builders, consider the Tilted Mill pack.
For those of you who are getting the last of the non-daily deals, go get Ben There, Dan That! + Time Gentlemen Please!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/37400/
2.5USD for 2 games with some of the best and funniest dialog ive ever played.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/37400/
2.5USD for 2 games with some of the best and funniest dialog ive ever played.
Im_Special
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Ok final damage from this sale
Someone talk me out of Grand Ages: Rome real quick. :lol
Someone talk me out of Grand Ages: Rome real quick. :lol
Yes. It's pretty awesome, but it's only slightly a loot whoring game. I've only played a "short" game so far though, so perhaps there is more loot if you play a longer game. In a short game it's more about managing your visitors correctly and making sure you get your food and gold production happening. It took me a couple of goes to understand it all, and even then you can get off to a bad start and have to start again. It's sorta rough, but I would definitely recommend it if you can handle that and you like the sound of the description.slidewinder said:
Schmattakopf
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Zeus is my favorite by far. I wish these games were still available legally.Toma said:
echoshifting
Banned
Toma said:
Ohhhhh if you INSIST.
Note that none of these are on Steam (yet)...at least I don't think so. Just replying to the conversation about the Impressions city builders on the previous page.
Incidentally, of all the Impressions/TM city builders, the gods in Pharaoh & Cleopatra are far and away the most vindictive. They will seriously wreck your shit.
The gods in Zeus & Poseidon are a bit different in that, depending on your patron gods, there are some gods that just won't like you no matter what you do. But if you build temples and keep your patron gods happy, they'll physically enter the city and knock the shit out of whatever god is attacking you.
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom has "ancestors," and they are by far the easiest to deal with. So if you don't like the gods in the other games, this might be the title for you. It's my 2nd favorite in the series (after Zeus & Poseidon).
Zeus & Poseidon has a very unique quest system the other games don't have, and this is what really makes it shine above the others, in my opinion (well, that and greek gods duking it out in the middle of your city). So for instance, you might need to summon a legendary Greek hero to slay a hydra guarding the only quarry on the map. To beat him, you need Hercules - so you build the Hall of Hercules. You'll then see a checklist of city improvements your capital needs to summon Hercules...this is typically a list reminiscent of scenario goals in the rest of the series (i.e., have a culture rating of 20, stockpile 32 jugs of wine...etc.). Once you meet every requirement, you can summon the hero. He'll make his way to whatever monster needs stomping. Furthermore, he'll lead your troops into battle if you decide to invade a rival city.
(that wasn't much of a spoiler by the way, I think I just took bits from three different scenarios and mushed them together)
Finally, Zeus utilizes established cities in ways the other games don't. Each campaign is called an "adventure," modeled after a particular Greek myth. You will start on a gigantic map - this is your capital city. Every two or three missions you will leave to build an outpost on a much smaller map...other than that you just keep building up that primary city...which is really fun and satisfying. They do this to some extent in a few of the other titles, but Zeus & Poseidon does it best. If you despair at the sight of a blank map after you just built the city of your dreams...you must own Zeus & Poseidon.
I have played all the 2D titles to death, they are soooooo fucking good. I will not hesitate to double dip if they ever pop up on Steam.
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