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STEAM Announcements & Updates 2013 IV - Christmas in July is over, back to real life
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cicero
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EDIT: Well... I started reading from where I left off and responded to Grief without looking at the rest of the thread, so I missed the official comment about banning if someone sniped at need4speed. I apologize, I really didn't see it until just now.
FloatingDivider
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I don't know, it feels like it should be but maybe it isn't.
It's never a chore I enjoy playing all of the games, I just feel guilty when I lose a lot of time on one that doesn't really have a completed state. Total war games are really bad for this too.
I assume you've already played the monkey island series?
I like deponia and chaos on deponia the animation is great, the humor is enjoyable, if a little simple at times, and the puzzles are all pretty well contextualized.
A lot of the people like the wadjet eye games but I've never played those.
The pendulo pack contains a bunch of games and goes on sale during every sale but I find the quality of their games to be very hit and miss. Their animation system is also really awkward.
Other than that there's the classics Syberia, Still Life etc, but the support for widescreen resolutions / modern computers can be hit and miss.
Also I vaguely remember a neogaf adventure games thread from when I was a lurker, I'll google it for you.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506077 seems like a great spot to start.
Widdly Scuds
Member
You should trade it for Rage.
Sounds like a great idea xD. But i already haz rage D:.
YianGaruga
Banned
Well just my luck. I just finished Gemini Rue yesterday and I absolutely enjoyed it. So much so that I took the time to write a recommendation for it.
Xelios is past 100. JaseC is probably close. Your adventure has just begun.
YianGaruga
Banned
JaseC is 34. I'm amazed how much restraint he was able to show with the badge crafting.
Gotta save that money for Prima guides.
Da DreadLord
Member
No way..
Count me in! (if you want, of course)So alone
I haven't finished SS1 yet, so I would have nothing worthwhile to say.
I will probably form a SS1/SS2 GAF play soon like we did with Castle Crashers over the Steam sale. With a Stream as well so people can watch.
I think you can have 16 player co-op, so the antics could get pretty crazy.
MMBosstones86
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http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/27/4563350/fez-2-canceled-phil-fish-confirms
Probably already posted.
Phil being Phil
Probably already posted.
Phil being Phil
cicero
Member
Here are a few to get you started. To be quite honest though, they are all at full price right now, I would stick them on your wishlist and check back for Weekly sales and then big Holiday sales until you find them discounted at 50% or more. Preferably 75% off.
LucasArts Adventure Pack
Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
Indiana Jones® and the Last Crusade™
LOOM™
The Dig®
Monkey Island: Special Edition Bundle
Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
The Longest Journey + Dreamfall
The Longest Journey
Dreamfall
Amanita Collection
Botanicula
Machinarium
Machinarium Soundtrack
Samorost2
The Book of Unwritten Tales
The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles
Gemini Rue
Primordia
Kentucky Route Zero
Syberia Bundle
Syberia
Syberia II
No idea, but I wish they'd add the option to play splitscreen co-op with only 1 controller. It sucks that they haven't done so yet.
Rawket Lawnchair
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Do we know if more Ys games will appear on Steam at some point?
If they like money.
The new one is Vita exclusive I believe. I'm not too involved in news on that series though.
SmarterUnconscious
Member
I haven't completed many adventure games but I would give a +1 to the Longest Journey series, and Gemini Rue. Both had worlds I genuinely wanted to explore, though the first Longest Journey might a little dated. The Blackwell series is also pretty neat, but I didn't like it as much.
I'll probably hit up Primordia myself soon, it looks like my type of setting.
I'll probably hit up Primordia myself soon, it looks like my type of setting.
So I go to bed and wake up with 6 dollars extra in my Steam wallet because of card sales. Thank you Gabe!
On the other hand, I woke up too late and missed the Puppygames bundle lol
Also goddamit some people annoy me. We're keeping the price of the General Gaius foil card steady at above 4.50 dollars, then someone comes and undercuts the price BY A FULL DOLLAR. WHAT THE HELL
On the other hand, I woke up too late and missed the Puppygames bundle lol
Also goddamit some people annoy me. We're keeping the price of the General Gaius foil card steady at above 4.50 dollars, then someone comes and undercuts the price BY A FULL DOLLAR. WHAT THE HELL
It will become pretty obvious which ones are which.
Just play, I only ended up with one guy after the tutorial mission as well.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
I'm digging Star Trek so far. If it holds the level of quality from the first to level for the rest of the game, I'll be pleased with my purchase at 7.50$.
I H8 Memes
Member
Forget it. I shouldnt have to even try this crap just to play Portal 2 with my gf. Man I've been waiting since launch to finally have a chance to play co-op with her and skipped many chances to play with other people.
Really disappointed in Valve right now. This isnt something they didnt think about before the game came out. When they built the offline co-op there is no doubt that they considered what control option people would have access to. Everyone would have a mouse and keyboard. Maybe 50% would have m&kb and a controller. I would guess that less than 10% of PC gamers have 2 xbox 360 controllers, yet that is the solution they went with. I've never said it before, but fuck you Valve.
Really disappointed in Valve right now. This isnt something they didnt think about before the game came out. When they built the offline co-op there is no doubt that they considered what control option people would have access to. Everyone would have a mouse and keyboard. Maybe 50% would have m&kb and a controller. I would guess that less than 10% of PC gamers have 2 xbox 360 controllers, yet that is the solution they went with. I've never said it before, but fuck you Valve.
To the fellow GAFfer who asked about Point & Click games, there's a great thread about the 2013 P&C game out there.
Also, if you are considering getting more of those games I would say to wait for the Halloween sale since it's very common for P&C games with horror elements getting discount during that period.
Meanwhile, 4 Hours into The Night of the Rabbit and the art style is simply amazing, I get stuck every now and then but I end up finding a solution or... another item for my backpack.
Also, if you are considering getting more of those games I would say to wait for the Halloween sale since it's very common for P&C games with horror elements getting discount during that period.
Meanwhile, 4 Hours into The Night of the Rabbit and the art style is simply amazing, I get stuck every now and then but I end up finding a solution or... another item for my backpack.
Side note on vjoy, apparently it causes problems in Shadowrun Returns by causing the map to keep scrolling all the time or something like that. I'm not sure if it affects other games. I think you can just temporarily disable vjoy in device manager when you want to play though.
Have you played Dreamfall: the longest journey? I have it on disk but I have never played it.
I'm gonna go out on a thin, thin limb and say that Book of Unwritten Tales is the best point-and-click on Steam.
*placebrofisthere.gif*
Just got it myself after noticing this.
cicero
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http://www.rpgsite.net/news/2351-ys-seven-arriving-on-pcs-in-the-west
Non-official and a little garbled, but it looks like Ys Seven is possibly in the works for a US release.
ab.aeterno
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Here are a few to get you started. To be quite honest though, they are all at full price right now, I would stick them on your wishlist and check back for Weekly sales and then big Holiday sales until you find them discounted at 50% or more. Preferably 75% off.
The Longest Journey + Dreamfall
The Longest Journey
Dreamfall
Definitely and heartily second The Longest Journey and Dreamfall. TLJ is one of my favorite games of all time after discovering it a couple of years ago. Played it all in just two long sittings I was that hooked. Some of the puzzles are a bit bullshit, but the world and characters are what make it great. Maybe it's just me, but I thought they did a hell of a job with April Ryan. It seems rare to have a female protagonist, much less one that is shown as being an intelligent and well-rounded person rather than a simple sex symbol. I threw down a stupid amount of money on the Kickstarter for Dreamfall Chapters, I like the series that much. If you like point and clicks, give it a try sometime.
Epic Crowmance for life.
You just gave me some hope Stallion.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Some people asked about Deus Rx Invisible War and were generally told "not as good as Deus Ex but still a swell game"
I disagree; here was my review:
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=406143
I disagree; here was my review:
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=406143
Prophane33
Member
Sweet! Picked up The Old Gods expansion for Crusader Kings II for 75% off, no idea if that was purposeful or not. Then again, if it's up this late it's most likely on purpose.
For some reason Tomb Raider Chronicles doesn't feel like it did when I played it on my PS1 back then. Lara is hard to control, steers like a truck (albeit one with a very generous rack), and when I changed the controls it didn't remove the original bindings, so I had some keys performing 2 functions at the same time.
I don't think it aged well, sadly.
I don't think it aged well, sadly.
You're supposed to be on vacation.
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Good review. You probably put more effort into it than the developers did making the game.
RoaringHawk
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That is a solid list of point-and-click adventure games! Get every single one on that list! I would add Superbrothers: Sword and Sorcery EP too.
As for which first, I would go with Monkey Island, Syberia and the LucasArts collection first.
As for which first, I would go with Monkey Island, Syberia and the LucasArts collection first.
Picked it up too, I was waiting for a decent discount since release and was really happy to see it at 75%.
Seems like The Republic's first discount was at 75% too, so definitely no mistake.
Maxwood
Oh rock of ages, do not crumble, love is breathing still. Oh lady moon shine down, a little people magic if you will.
That's a great start!
I'd recommend the Monkey Island games, especially the SE's of The Secret Of and LeChuck's Revenge. And The Curse Of, if it was available on Steam
Another one of my favorites are the Sam & Max games. Especially Season 1. It's one of those games whom enkindled my love for the genre and videogames in general.
Syberia is delightfull, slowpaced (something I personally enjoy) but the atmosphere is incredible.
Machinarium pretty great, but I myself found it to be one of the hardest P&C Adventures i've ever had the joy of playing.
Anyhow, everything LucasArts from before 2000's great. Ever see one for a nice price; don't doubt, buy it!
Lot's of great adventure's on Steam. Deponia, The Longest Journey, Fate Of Atlantis, The Dig, Myst... Great stuff!
Everything by Wadjet Eye, save from Puzzle Bots. http://store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Wadjet Eye Games&snr=1_5_9__408
The walking Dead http://store.steampowered.com/app/207610/
The Lucas Arts Adventure Pack http://store.steampowered.com/sub/2102/?snr=1_7_15__13
Monkey Island http://store.steampowered.com/search/?snr=1_6_4__12&term=monkey+island
That's surprising, considering everyone I know who played it absolutely loathes it. Nice explanation on why.
Yeah, we're talking about Paradox here so wait for the 75%; it never takes long.
PixyJunket
Member
I just tested out my PC and Steam Big Picture Mode over my HDTV in preparation for the move to my new house. It's awesome. Now all I gotta do is get the keys to the new place (Tuesday) so I make some measurements and order an appropriate sized HDMI cable to have Amazon Primed to me before we move in (Saturday).
wow that's pretty messed up if true
wouldn't surprise me after the shit deal they gave obs for new vegas
Thanks, Stump. Buying the game sometime tommorrow on GMG.
Joe Molotov
Member
Harsh.
SmarterUnconscious
Member
Yeah I finished Dreamfall earlier this year and I liked it more then the original. You should check it out.
Concerning Invisible War, I would compare it to Dragon Age 2. The original games were great while their sequels were poor. They are worth a look if you were huge fans of the originals and they do have a few redeeming qualities. Ultimately if you don't expect much from them they could be enjoyable.
DeadlyVirus
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Damn, I'm a 1 short of buying crusader kings, and can't sell cards until 3rd of august. Whoopii
Prima guides have been pulled from Steam, save for a few that are still available in a bundle with their respective games.
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