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STEAM Announcements & Updates 2014 III - Don't Believe The Tags
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trailmix16
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it's terrible. hardly more than a tech demo
C00kie M0nster
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Can I expect that Dawn of War complete pack to be on a bigger discount over the summer or winter sale? I see that it was $9.99 in 2012 and the cheapest it has been since then is either $19.99 or $34.99...
MarcoZombieCannon
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Condemned for $2 after card money? Yes, please!
Dio Brando
Banned
dodged a bullet then. thanks!
At that price it could be a risk i could take...Well, guess i'll wait what happens this week.
derExperte
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So many discounts outside of the weekly/daily/midweek/weekend sales, we need another way to keep track.
Here, me. And I got some enjoyment out of it. Objectively the game's mostly rubbish of course but I'm a sucker for water physics and it's not unplayable.
Here, me. And I got some enjoyment out of it. Objectively the game's mostly rubbish of course but I'm a sucker for water physics and it's not unplayable.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
Oh my, two write-ups in one day! I think most who may be interested in it may have already heard of it, but here, let me tell you my take on Condemned: Criminal Origins, which is on sale right now for a week at the price of $3.75.
Condemned: Criminal Origins features a story of a detective who ends up on the run due to strange circumstances. He's after a demented serial killer, and to catch him and clear his name, he must take to the underbelly of the city. However, something strange is going on. Homeless people that have taken to living in abandoned buildings and tunnels are acting needlessly aggressive and violent. But it's more than just than, something darker, more sinister is thriving in the unseen places of this city...
Featuring a rather well-done and satisfying melee-focused combat system (seriously, not exaggerating, it has one of the best melee combat systems in a first-person type of game in my opinion), you'll find yourself exploring 10 different locations through the game, and periodically using some gadgets and gizmos for forensic sciences to try and track your killer. But of course, the best parts of the game aren't the combat or the detective work (though neither are bad!).
The horror element in this game doesn't really fully reveal itself until the later half of the game, which I think is an interesting choice. The atmosphere in this game is fantastic for certain, but things start to get seriously creepy and a bit unpredictable about half-way in. It's interesting as most horror games like to sort of blow their load at the start and then fuel the survival element in the second half of the game with more and more difficult enemies. This game does get harder per say, but its horror element really starts to shine in its second half, and I even think there may be less enemies in the second half of the game as well.
There are some very clever scares here, but honestly most of the horror comes from a really dreary atmosphere the game has, which is particularly strong in three specific locations/chapters in the later half. The story is interesting, though in this titles case I think you'll end off with more questions than answers (which might be for the best, as the sequel shows).
It's not perfect. Most notably, the final chapter and boss are a bit disappointing (a shame as they're promising in concept but just not executed all that well), but the game is definitely worth checking out for any horror enthusiasts out there. Most of the title has excellent execution and atmosphere, and it truly is one of the best horror games to have released in the last 10 years.
Condemned: Criminal Origins features a story of a detective who ends up on the run due to strange circumstances. He's after a demented serial killer, and to catch him and clear his name, he must take to the underbelly of the city. However, something strange is going on. Homeless people that have taken to living in abandoned buildings and tunnels are acting needlessly aggressive and violent. But it's more than just than, something darker, more sinister is thriving in the unseen places of this city...
Featuring a rather well-done and satisfying melee-focused combat system (seriously, not exaggerating, it has one of the best melee combat systems in a first-person type of game in my opinion), you'll find yourself exploring 10 different locations through the game, and periodically using some gadgets and gizmos for forensic sciences to try and track your killer. But of course, the best parts of the game aren't the combat or the detective work (though neither are bad!).
The horror element in this game doesn't really fully reveal itself until the later half of the game, which I think is an interesting choice. The atmosphere in this game is fantastic for certain, but things start to get seriously creepy and a bit unpredictable about half-way in. It's interesting as most horror games like to sort of blow their load at the start and then fuel the survival element in the second half of the game with more and more difficult enemies. This game does get harder per say, but its horror element really starts to shine in its second half, and I even think there may be less enemies in the second half of the game as well.
There are some very clever scares here, but honestly most of the horror comes from a really dreary atmosphere the game has, which is particularly strong in three specific locations/chapters in the later half. The story is interesting, though in this titles case I think you'll end off with more questions than answers (which might be for the best, as the sequel shows).
It's not perfect. Most notably, the final chapter and boss are a bit disappointing (a shame as they're promising in concept but just not executed all that well), but the game is definitely worth checking out for any horror enthusiasts out there. Most of the title has excellent execution and atmosphere, and it truly is one of the best horror games to have released in the last 10 years.
Jawmuncher
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I bought it back on sale awhile back on XBL.
I personally didn't think it was that bad. Definitely worth the 50 cents.
But I like Aliens Colonial Marines so my opinions on games are usually not the best to listen to.
Like you said, it's over a year since it went for $9.99 so I wouldn't bet my money on it. I'd bite on the GMG deal but the O61269-BIMBGU-JRDM3J coupon doesn't work for me
derExperte
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Hot Pursuit (together with Most Wanted 2005) is imo the best and Undercover the worst NfS of the last 10 years. I also totally hated Shift.
Seams there's been some Sega related deal every week so far this year in one place or another.
Hot Pursuit if you like a Burnout street style (with free drive), Shift if you prefer closed circuits and Undercover if you're allergic to money and have to throw it away. Personally now that the bugs and performance hiccups have been somewhat fixed I'm quite partial to Most Wanted (2012) but that's only available on the dark side.
Hot Pursuit if you like a Burnout street style (with free drive), Shift if you prefer closed circuits and Undercover if you're allergic to money and have to throw it away. Personally now that the bugs and performance hiccups have been somewhat fixed I'm quite partial to Most Wanted (2012) but that's only available on the dark side.
Jawmuncher
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Sega has to hit those cheap prices sooner or later.
Cosmic Schwung
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I think that $9.99 price was down to THQ's fire sale. Doubt we'll see it that low again for a very long time, if at all.
Damn, was hoping undercover was good since it's 2 bucks, lol
I guess these are enough of a thing to warrant having their own category.
To be honest, they all look the same to me, although Mini Motor did control surprisingly well with an analog stick (I assume all of these originated on mobile). I think the ones I'm missing are Zombie Driver HD and Death Rally.
To be honest, they all look the same to me, although Mini Motor did control surprisingly well with an analog stick (I assume all of these originated on mobile). I think the ones I'm missing are Zombie Driver HD and Death Rally.
I found Shift 2 rather good. Really enjoyed the cockpit view and how naturally it worked without needing TrackIR. It's more of a sim type of racer than an arcade racer.
I did need to install a mod to tweak the physics though, to make controlling the cars manageable.
If you're not allowed to have your own publisher weekend, then might as well make your own I guess.
I got it during the Humble Bundle that it was in and played it shortly afterwards, if that's any indication. At this point it's been long enough that I don't remember exactly what the issues were, but I got a definite sense of clunkiness from the game in the later parts.
Any GAFfer recently played Expeditions: Conquistador[/B? It's the only title I'm interested in that bundle since my country used to have a lot of conquistadores (eh) but I'm not sure if it is an enjoyable game. Thanks in advance for any impressions.
Also, for anyone picking Hot Pursuit, while I liked the game the very last race was really, really frustrating for me.
Also, for anyone picking Hot Pursuit, while I liked the game the very last race was really, really frustrating for me.
Oh my, two write-ups in one day! I think most who may be interested in it may have already heard of it, but here, let me tell you my take on Condemned: Criminal Origins, which is on sale right now for a week at the price of $3.75.
Condemned: Criminal Origins features a story of a detective who ends up on the run due to strange circumstances. He's after a demented serial killer, and to catch him and clear his name, he must take to the underbelly of the city. However, something strange is going on. Homeless people that have taken to living in abandoned buildings and tunnels are acting needlessly aggressive and violent. But it's more than just than, something darker, more sinister is thriving in the unseen places of this city...
Featuring a rather well-done and satisfying melee-focused combat system (seriously, not exaggerating, it has one of the best melee combat systems in a first-person type of game in my opinion), you'll find yourself exploring 10 different locations through the game, and periodically using some gadgets and gizmos for forensic sciences to try and track your killer. But of course, the best parts of the game aren't the combat or the detective work (though neither are bad!).
The horror element in this game doesn't really fully reveal itself until the later half of the game, which I think is an interesting choice. The atmosphere in this game is fantastic for certain, but things start to get seriously creepy and a bit unpredictable about half-way in. It's interesting as most horror games like to sort of blow their load at the start and then fuel the survival element in the second half of the game with more and more difficult enemies. This game does get harder per say, but its horror element really starts to shine in its second half, and I even think there may be less enemies in the second half of the game as well.
There are some very clever scares here, but honestly most of the horror comes from a really dreary atmosphere the game has, which is particularly strong in three specific locations/chapters in the later half. The story is interesting, though in this titles case I think you'll end off with more questions than answers (which might be for the best, as the sequel shows).
It's not perfect. Most notably, the final chapter and boss are a bit disappointing (a shame as they're promising in concept but just not executed all that well), but the game is definitely worth checking out for any horror enthusiasts out there. Most of the title has excellent execution and atmosphere, and it truly is one of the best horror games to have released in the last 10 years.
Great write-up Dusk! Amazing read, thanks for sharing.
itllgrobak
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woops! I just received an email from GMG containing a steam key for South Park, which I ordered from them back in 2012, thing is, I cancelled the pre order when Ubisoft picked the game up, thinking I would get a Uplay key.
I got refunded as soon as I cancelled it but the game was still in my games list on their site, so I thought it would be funny if they still sent me a key!
I just sent them an email telling them about the mix up, Think they'll give me some store credit for my honesty?
And no, I'm not going to use it/ give it away, that would be wrong.
Plus it's the Australian version, nobody wants that.
I got refunded as soon as I cancelled it but the game was still in my games list on their site, so I thought it would be funny if they still sent me a key!
I just sent them an email telling them about the mix up, Think they'll give me some store credit for my honesty?
And no, I'm not going to use it/ give it away, that would be wrong.
and I already got the game with tf2 keys a couple of weeks ago
Plus it's the Australian version, nobody wants that.
yeah shift 2 looks kind of cool, but I guess I'll start with hot pursuit and buy shift 2 later when it's cheaper, also bought grid today so enough car games for me!
It's probably a self-discount, not among the set of games chosen by Valve for the Weeklong.
Search the specials page.
Bush...burning bush...fire...fire sale...EA is going out of business?!
Wok
Member
50 copies sound like too much of a gamble.
legacyzero
Banned
What the heck is going on in here?
MarcoZombieCannon
Member
To be bought out by Valve. Believe.
corrosivefrost
Member
JaseC is currently trying to trigger the Pat & Matocaplypse...
Bush... burning bush... manifestation of God... EA is God?
legacyzero
Banned
Oh my, two write-ups in one day! I think most who may be interested in it may have already heard of it, but here, let me tell you my take on Condemned: Criminal Origins, which is on sale right now for a week at the price of $3.75.
Condemned: Criminal Origins features a story of a detective who ends up on the run due to strange circumstances. He's after a demented serial killer, and to catch him and clear his name, he must take to the underbelly of the city. However, something strange is going on. Homeless people that have taken to living in abandoned buildings and tunnels are acting needlessly aggressive and violent. But it's more than just than, something darker, more sinister is thriving in the unseen places of this city...
Featuring a rather well-done and satisfying melee-focused combat system (seriously, not exaggerating, it has one of the best melee combat systems in a first-person type of game in my opinion), you'll find yourself exploring 10 different locations through the game, and periodically using some gadgets and gizmos for forensic sciences to try and track your killer. But of course, the best parts of the game aren't the combat or the detective work (though neither are bad!).
The horror element in this game doesn't really fully reveal itself until the later half of the game, which I think is an interesting choice. The atmosphere in this game is fantastic for certain, but things start to get seriously creepy and a bit unpredictable about half-way in. It's interesting as most horror games like to sort of blow their load at the start and then fuel the survival element in the second half of the game with more and more difficult enemies. This game does get harder per say, but its horror element really starts to shine in its second half, and I even think there may be less enemies in the second half of the game as well.
There are some very clever scares here, but honestly most of the horror comes from a really dreary atmosphere the game has, which is particularly strong in three specific locations/chapters in the later half. The story is interesting, though in this titles case I think you'll end off with more questions than answers (which might be for the best, as the sequel shows).
It's not perfect. Most notably, the final chapter and boss are a bit disappointing (a shame as they're promising in concept but just not executed all that well), but the game is definitely worth checking out for any horror enthusiasts out there. Most of the title has excellent execution and atmosphere, and it truly is one of the best horror games to have released in the last 10 years.
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this game!
Unity of Command is finally 75% off yay
edit: shouldnt GMG give you 2 steam keys for South Park, one for the game and one for the pre order shit? thts usually how they do it, I only got the game one
edit: shouldnt GMG give you 2 steam keys for South Park, one for the game and one for the pre order shit? thts usually how they do it, I only got the game one
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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If nothing else you could try to convince Pat and Matt from Two Best Friends to buy them up from you.
MarcoZombieCannon
Member
Does that make God the worst company in America?
First question should be:
When will you raise the cap and allow developers to sell their games at 99% off?
corrosivefrost
Member
I'm not sure if the game was good as my experience with it was marred by dying 360s doing their RRoD business and the fact that the 360 game screwed me out of a 100% achievement completion even though I KNOW I got every collectible. It joins F.E.A.R. in the list of games that I have issues with because their achievements were glitched for me.
Hahaha, not even close.
If you think EA is the worst company in America, you have a surprisingly narrow view of companies in America. :lol
First question should be:
When will you raise the cap and allow developers to sell their games at 99% off?
They've done that.
Darth Kupi
Banned
Seriously, at first I thought those guys made a licensed game based on their characters.
Hey if the Penny arcade guys can make a game, why not.
derExperte
Member
Gumboy Tournament is 0,19€. A record?
And Violet looks cute. But it also looks like something that'll end up in a bundle sooner than later. Hm.
You'll find people not liking Hot Pursuit. You'll find some defending Shift. The hate for Undercover is universal.
And Violet looks cute. But it also looks like something that'll end up in a bundle sooner than later. Hm.
You'll find people not liking Hot Pursuit. You'll find some defending Shift. The hate for Undercover is universal.
The Cowboy
Member
In the AMA.
I just want some people to ask "Can you tell us if you plan to update the Steam desktop client to make it run better and not just have more features? - and can you also hire jshackles!" and for it to get a decent response.
Its long overdue.
I just want some people to ask "Can you tell us if you plan to update the Steam desktop client to make it run better and not just have more features? - and can you also hire jshackles!" and for it to get a decent response.
Its long overdue.
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