Tizoc
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Battle Chasers: Nightwar will be released on GOG.com-
https://www.gog.com/game/battle_chasers_nightwar
https://www.gog.com/game/battle_chasers_nightwar
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GOG | News and Updates 2017 - Back to the basics
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Tizoc
Member
MORE DRM-free goodness:
The Silver Case is releasing on GOG as well
https://www.gog.com/game/the_silver_case
This is one of Suda51's first games and is a Visual Novel. Expect to see his usual weirdness here so def. get it if interested.
Oh and this one ACTUALLY counts as an 'old game' since it originaly released on the PSOne more than 15 years ago
The Silver Case is releasing on GOG as well
https://www.gog.com/game/the_silver_case
This is one of Suda51's first games and is a Visual Novel. Expect to see his usual weirdness here so def. get it if interested.
Oh and this one ACTUALLY counts as an 'old game' since it originaly released on the PSOne more than 15 years ago
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Battle Chasers now, too? I have to say, I'm impressed with some of the games GOG's gotten lately. Not the least of which was Aragami yesterday, which is a game that I wanted and actually was able to buy on day 1.
An odd little blast from the past appeared yesterday; Titus the Fox. There's a game I haven't thought about in, like, forever!
Of particular interest to me is the fact that it includes the original game, a licensed tie-in to a French comic, which was later rebranded around Titus for worldwide release.
Of particular interest to me is the fact that it includes the original game, a licensed tie-in to a French comic, which was later rebranded around Titus for worldwide release.
Syphon Filter
Member
Does gog do black friday sales? What are the November sales they usually do? And December?
Should be a holiday sale coming up soon.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
So, with Crysis and Crysis Warhead now here, I think the only EA games I still need are Alice (the first one), Dead Space 2, and Crysis 2.
Edit: Oh, and some of the C&C stuff. But we're still close.
Edit: Oh, and some of the C&C stuff. But we're still close.
Forgot Mass Effect 1 and 2.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Modern games maybe, I'm sure there are older games EA could put on the service that aren't there yet
ShadowOwl
Member
Crysis releases got me excited for a few minutes.
Then a thought "bleh, just 2007 graphics benchmarks". Couldn't get into the game back then as I didn't really like the Nanosuit. I dunno but something just felt not right when using it. Also, kinda strange that GOG is using the 2011 console release trailer on their site for Crysis.
Man, I'm totally starving for good old (pre 2002) game releases. It has been a while.
Then a thought "bleh, just 2007 graphics benchmarks". Couldn't get into the game back then as I didn't really like the Nanosuit. I dunno but something just felt not right when using it. Also, kinda strange that GOG is using the 2011 console release trailer on their site for Crysis.
Man, I'm totally starving for good old (pre 2002) game releases. It has been a while.
Hopefully THQ Nordic's new acquisitions make their way to GOG soon.
ShadowOwl
Member
I guess that's just a matter of time. Really looking forward to Tachyon!
LurkerPrime
Member
Same here.
I'd have it on Steam already, but I've always been concerned with whether it'd run. Steam overall really doesn't care about compatibility, with most older stuff being a buyer-beware kind of deal.
Coreda
Member
According to one of the GOG staff it was the one provided to them by EA, but yeah odd especially considering it was built on a newer version of the engine.
I'd like to see Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light on GOG. Love that game. Would probably buy it again just to have a standalone version.
Btw @ Minsc the thread title could use an update, we're nearing 2017
Syphon Filter
Member
How come they never care about compatibility?
LurkerPrime
Member
There's no requirement that Steam titles run on modern OSes, so for older games released on the store you can see a slew of compatibility issues. It's generally fixable, but some games require very arcane solutions or are outright broken.
As to why this is the case, it's a matter of expectations. I figure there's a certain leeway given to older games and compatibility, so the hoops needing to be jumped over become acceptable. Like, that you can get them working at all is a marvel of the PC.
Although as I've been typing this up I've realised that I have a few GOG games that don't work right now either. Like, Neverwinter Nights is, for whatever reason, downright broken if you use an HDMI cable. I should probably check if there's a new installer or something since it's been pretty untouched since I had Windows 8 when it last worked (now on Windows 10).
ShadowOwl
Member
GOG takes care of the compatibility of (older) games themselves while nobody really cares on Steam.
This is not entirely true, especially for Win95 games, which can be hit or miss on GOG.
Look at Riven reviews for instance.
Shadow Hog
Member
I know Outlaws was giving me headaches when I last tried running the copy I purchased off GOG, so it's not 100% guaranteed with them, either.
Purchases of old games there are, however, a lot more likely to work correctly, compared to Steam.
Purchases of old games there are, however, a lot more likely to work correctly, compared to Steam.
Shadow Hog
Member
Or, y'know, just ditch the year entirely
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Hmmmm, nothing for me. Mostly because I have most of what I want. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is tempting but it's more of a co-op thing and I don't know anyone who would want to have a go at it.
Everyone who likes 2D platformers should get Freedom Planet. Absolutely unmissable at this price. I've consistently been surprised and re-surprised how every time I mention it someone who likes platformers hadn't heard of it. Must be a legit sleeper. Sad.
I'm annoyed that they "Did the WB thing" with Witcher 3 making a GOTY edition, not giving an upgrade option, and not putting the Season Pass on sale, so people who waited on the whole game get a better deal than those who bought the base game then waited on DLC.
Everyone who likes 2D platformers should get Freedom Planet. Absolutely unmissable at this price. I've consistently been surprised and re-surprised how every time I mention it someone who likes platformers hadn't heard of it. Must be a legit sleeper. Sad.
I'm annoyed that they "Did the WB thing" with Witcher 3 making a GOTY edition, not giving an upgrade option, and not putting the Season Pass on sale, so people who waited on the whole game get a better deal than those who bought the base game then waited on DLC.
Coreda
Member
A concern for GOG is there is no equivalent community creation hosting to Steam Workshop.
I just bought Deadbolt on GOG before noticing there is a large-ish Steam Workshop presence with hundreds of extra community-created levels. With no way to manually download any of them (the sites that use the Steam API to try and extract the download link fail due to various specifics) it reduces the value of the GOG version.
The same for other games. Distance, an upcoming car racing game with some indie buzz, has over 1700 levels on Workshop that aren't available on either the standalone version or PS4 version. Workshop has created a closed ecosystem. Obviously great for Steam but it means customers of other versions miss out on the considerable additional content and value.
Add to that the Steam sales that frequently see the same games discounted more heavily during sales/bundles/promotions and GOG customers regularly end up paying more for less.
I just bought Deadbolt on GOG before noticing there is a large-ish Steam Workshop presence with hundreds of extra community-created levels. With no way to manually download any of them (the sites that use the Steam API to try and extract the download link fail due to various specifics) it reduces the value of the GOG version.
The same for other games. Distance, an upcoming car racing game with some indie buzz, has over 1700 levels on Workshop that aren't available on either the standalone version or PS4 version. Workshop has created a closed ecosystem. Obviously great for Steam but it means customers of other versions miss out on the considerable additional content and value.
Add to that the Steam sales that frequently see the same games discounted more heavily during sales/bundles/promotions and GOG customers regularly end up paying more for less.
Syphon Filter
Member
Yea I am not a fan of anything being closed since this is PC. Maybe gog will get their equivalent of the workshop with galaxy.
Syphon Filter
Member
New gog connect games available:
https://www.gog.com/connect
I have Metro 2033 but I guess since it isn't the redux then it isn't eligible.
https://www.gog.com/connect
I have Metro 2033 but I guess since it isn't the redux then it isn't eligible.
Tizoc
Member
Do you like PC RPGs? Then you should def. get Xanadu Next; it is as PC RPG as PC RPGs can get. It's even Durante approved!
https://www.gog.com/game/xanadu_next
Comparing the combat to Diablo is kind of misleading; the game is generally played from isometric view and you move around with the mouse or controller, press one (mouse) button to attack normally and the other button to cast a magical spell or ability if you have it equipped.
The game also features Legend of Zelda-like puzzles.
In addition various equipment actually offer meaningful defense stats such as increasing your resistance to Ice or Fire magic.
Weapons, abilities and other passives level up as you keep fighting enemies and you can max them out rather quickly, but even with the best equipment monsters and enemies can dispatch you quickly if you're not careful. I rather enjoyed my time maxing out my weapons and spells
The game's approach to weapons is also rather neat:
Say you have Weapon A and Weapon B.
Currently Weapon B gives you more attack power but once you get Weapon A to it's max level (which I repeat can be done rather quickly if you CHOOSE to do so), it'll offer MORE atk power than Weapon B!
Of course you can make Weapon B give more atk power itself by constantly using it but there is a good use to keeping a weapon you had bought aside from getting its unique skill or ability.
That's not to say anything of the soundtrack: Falcom have always been among the best developers to produce music for their games-
Xanadu Next intro: https://youtu.be/BCqAUakvKpA?t=100
Town of Harlech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji1WuN3e78U
Eternal Maze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmm3cwFeUbI
Really if you have any appreciation for PC RPGs def. give this game a chance and explore one of Falcom's hidden gems.
https://www.gog.com/game/xanadu_next
Comparing the combat to Diablo is kind of misleading; the game is generally played from isometric view and you move around with the mouse or controller, press one (mouse) button to attack normally and the other button to cast a magical spell or ability if you have it equipped.
The game also features Legend of Zelda-like puzzles.
In addition various equipment actually offer meaningful defense stats such as increasing your resistance to Ice or Fire magic.
Weapons, abilities and other passives level up as you keep fighting enemies and you can max them out rather quickly, but even with the best equipment monsters and enemies can dispatch you quickly if you're not careful. I rather enjoyed my time maxing out my weapons and spells
The game's approach to weapons is also rather neat:
Say you have Weapon A and Weapon B.
Currently Weapon B gives you more attack power but once you get Weapon A to it's max level (which I repeat can be done rather quickly if you CHOOSE to do so), it'll offer MORE atk power than Weapon B!
Of course you can make Weapon B give more atk power itself by constantly using it but there is a good use to keeping a weapon you had bought aside from getting its unique skill or ability.
That's not to say anything of the soundtrack: Falcom have always been among the best developers to produce music for their games-
Xanadu Next intro: https://youtu.be/BCqAUakvKpA?t=100
Town of Harlech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji1WuN3e78U
Eternal Maze: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmm3cwFeUbI
Really if you have any appreciation for PC RPGs def. give this game a chance and explore one of Falcom's hidden gems.
Syphon Filter
Member
Today's release is Killing Time.
https://www.gog.com/news/release_killing_time
Anyone ever played it? Is it any good?
https://www.gog.com/news/release_killing_time
Anyone ever played it? Is it any good?
Ys games, Corpse Party, Trails in the Sky for sale:
https://www.gog.com/promo/20161118_weekend_promo_dotemu_xseed
https://www.gog.com/promo/20161118_weekend_promo_dotemu_xseed
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Daaanng, GOG got Inside. Was really thinking it wouldn't get a DRM-free release anytime soon, seeing as how the Steam version was loaded up with Denuvo. Glad I didn't buy it until now.
Syphon Filter
Member
Surprised, it was a huge deal that it had denuvo and people refused to buy it because of that.
Some sort of advent calendar promotion would make sense, except for the small nugget that that backdrop doesn't really suggest some sort of advent calendar promotion.
Maybe those darned monks are back, and GOG is closing again?
The image kind of reminds me of a Mass Effect Collector. So maybe?
Civ III, Civ IV, and CivCity: Rome released. I hope the teaser means that there are more 2K goodness tomorrow!
LurkerPrime
Member
Is there a way to play Neverwinter Nights on W10 without weird graphics issues? As I understand it, the issue is that HDMI output screws up the graphics; so it's sort of blurry, with a resolution too large for the monitor.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I've got all the free games already, so when I inevitably get the codes, I'll give those away on here.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
You're a gentleman and a scholar.
I'll keep my NWN code around for afterwards in case anyone had trouble claiming one.
