jaundicejuice
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Haha, holy shit, that's a 5$ port of an iOS game with free-to-play styled in-app purchases.
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Haha, holy shit, that's a 5$ port of an iOS game with free-to-play styled in-app purchases.
User recommendations for upcoming games in April - How to submit
Know about a game that is coming out next month on Steam? Then tell us by posting in the steam thread on why it deserves to be on Gaf's radar, each month the games with the the best reviews will put on the OT.
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Depends.
PixyJunket
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I don't know what's crazier, finding the secret rooms in Escape Goat 2, or beating them.
I think I'm seven found, six beaten (out of fourteen, by the looks of it).
I think I'm seven found, six beaten (out of fourteen, by the looks of it).
I bet Goat Sim foils are made of virtual tin, though.. you know, 'cause goats.
(That's awesome, by the way! Hopefully it pays for the game
)Absolutely disgusting. I sincerely hope these mobile ports stop doing this. I mean, wtf. This shit belongs on mobile, not pc. It's bad enough these games release on pc with their shitty prices, let alone with the in-app crap.
PixyJunket
Member
Yeah, the IAP thing means I'll feed ModBot the Magicka key, I guess somebody here can +1 their count with it.
I haven't even played much of the original anyway.
I haven't even played much of the original anyway.
User recommendations for upcoming games in April - How to submit
Know about a game that is coming out next month on Steam? Then tell us by posting in the steam thread on why it deserves to be on Gaf's radar, each month the games with the the best reviews will put on the OT.
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PM the post you want to submit so I know.
Depends.
Would Trails in the Sky work for a recommendation? It's release date is still kind of TBA but word is it'll be released next month.
jaundicejuice
Member
Those in-app purchases do not belong in a paid-for game regardless of what the platform is. And it's only going to get worse, not better, with self-publishing on Steam and more developers trying out in-app purchases in bought games across all platforms. It's going to become the new norm.
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Does the Valve do anything by any chance?
So, you're a glass-half-empty kind of guy eh?
I agree with you though. This is only going to get worse.
PixyJunket
Member
Someone has to crank it every hour or so to keep Steam server running.
More_Badass
Member
Posted this in regards to Breach & Clear but it applies to all mobile ports IMO
Here's a recent quote from the FTL developers on the mobile pricing mentality
Prices on IOS and mobile are perceived totally different than prices on PC. Would you buy a $15 Android or IOS game? So if developers want to make sales, they need to price their game free or a few bucks. Why the hell should they stay chained to that lopsided unfair misconstrued system when they bring their game to PC, where they have more freedom, a bigger audience, don't need to shorehorn in IAP, etc.
Most PC indies are between $10 and $15 dollars. The most comparable game to Breach & Clear is Door Kickers, which is $15. In fact between the weapon customization, class skills, the permadeath mode, and the fact that it's not Early Access, one could say that Breach & Clear is more complete and worthy of the price tag than DK at the moment
So while I don't think these games are overpriced, just reasonably priced, I will not support IAP in PC games. I don't even support IAP in IOS games. Shit like that does not belong on Steam.
toddhunter
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I don't think so unless you want to support the devs. It would need a teardown and rebuild job I think.
It turns the steam service on or off. Valve really shouldn't keep it in their lobby.
jaundicejuice
Member
So, you're a glass-half-empty kind of guy eh?
I agree with you though. This is only going to get worse.
It's already starting to happen in 60$ releases, isn't it? Doesn't the latest Forza on Xbox One have some f2p styled in-app purchases?
Honestly, I have no idea. Only have a pc. But it's quite sad if it is happening. Really hope this stays far away from us. The thought saddens me :/
I don't even know what's real any more. I might own Platformines? I've definitely played a decent amount of it. Was there a free alpha/demo at any point? I've certainly had Platformines installed and played until it said they haven't made any more of the game.
Namco Bandai published this game? I feel like even if I bought this game, it was so long before that deal was in place that I probably don't get a Steam key. I might leave this one a mystery.
Namco Bandai published this game? I feel like even if I bought this game, it was so long before that deal was in place that I probably don't get a Steam key. I might leave this one a mystery.
Atraveller
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Why do I feel you just haven't found out what kind of games you actually like (outside of AC of course)? Try different stuff other than mainstream or well received games on gaf, your passion for games drove you to register an account on gaf, now find it.
Finished Ku: Shroud of the Morrigan, while trying to get the Paylfire rewards. Fortunately I bought it for $1 from IndieGameStand.
The game is quite bad and very buggy, your character can sometimes go off screen with no way to return, controls are slow and unresponsive, audio is horrible (never heard footsteps as bad as the ones in this game), visuals are a hit and miss, etc.
From the screenshots it looked like it could be similar to Bastion but besides the camera perspective there isn't much in common.
In Ku you get only 1 weapon, a sword, and something that shoots bubbles that stuns enemies for a little while and that's it, so the combat comes down to stunning enemy, attacking and rolling back, rinse and repeat.
I have no problem with simplistic combat but when the controls work half the time you press a button then we have a problem. Also the enemy AI (or should I say lack of) is quite bad
The Arena mode is super tedious unlike Bastion challenges. Since there aren't many types of monsters, it introduces enemies with different colors which are basically the same but they just take longer to kill. :/
Last but not least, the Arena mode menu does not work with a controller and you have to use a mouse or you'll get stuck in a loading screen forever.
I wouldn't recommend this game even if it's later patched and fixed.
On the good side, it was short and I got GMG credit for getting some achievements so not everything was in vain.
How do you unlock all the arenas for the achievement? Just finish the game?
And yeah, the game is shit.
BoosterDuck
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jshackles was knighted by Gabe at Valve
and Salsa is a filthy benedict arnold Origin gamer now
and Salsa is a filthy benedict arnold Origin gamer now
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AbundantChoice
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Oh god, when you get the Devil Goat power in Goat Simulator, eventually it will glitch out. And what happens next is horrifying, and glorious, and gloriously horrifying, and horrifyingly glorious.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Real talk Jshackles: will you still love us the same and post in this thread when you get hired by valve if they let you?
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I didn't but I did have a "Gabe Sighting" on the main floor lobby. He was walking with about 10 people and was talking about superheroes and their powers. He seemed pretty alright.
That's actually why I was there. Even though it wasn't a job interview, I got to meet some really awesome people today. Everyone I talked to was really nice and were users of Enhanced Steam. It's funny because a few of them told stories of how they emailed their development team and thanked them for "finally adding feature X"!!! The development team emailed them back with more or less "Uh... we didn't do that." Turns out, it was Enhanced Steam.
It actually turns / spins! There were also a lot of places to hang a coat or jacket that were actually little red valves.
Atraveller
Banned
that's rad
The Grim Heaper
Member
Jokes on you, it's not a goat!I bet Goat Sim foils are made of virtual tin, though.. you know, 'cause goats.
(That's awesome, by the way! Hopefully it pays for the game
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
If I got hired by Valve, I would still want to post here. One of the important reasons I feel that Enhanced Steam is as popular as it is because it's iterated on based on everyone's feedback. Customer feedback is a really important piece that I (personally) feel the people in charge of Steam are kind of missing out on.
If I weren't allowed to post on GAF, I would seriously question why that was. Sure there is some general silliness that goes on here sometimes, but you guys are a great bunch and have been a tremendous help in implementing new features into Enhanced Steam.
Had to do a bit of editing there, you had some superfluous words at the start.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I have to get a friend a last-minute birthday gift because I forgot; he's got Deadpool on his wishlist. I'm guessing it's not too expensive on the aftermarket yet? Where's the cheapest place to get it hassle-free?
Last I checked, it was valued at 20~ TF2 keys. Cheapest I've seen from those CD key sellers is $18.56, for the RU version.
Good luck finding a decent price.
Stallion Free
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Ok good because once you get hired we need you to branch out to client/account features to improve our lives in that sector.
Garcia
Member
LOL! That game will eventually be mine as well.
Nabs
Member
Activision still has it up on their site for $40 http://store.activision.com/store/atvi/en_US/pd/productID.281376200/sac.true
Warning: Digital River.
Yikes. How much do you like this friend Stump?!
LurkerPrime
Member
SteamGAF, how long do you reckon it will be until Goat Simulator has a Llama DLC? I think that will be the deciding factor for when I purchase it.
I doubt there will be DLC, but there will be Steam Workshop support. You can bring your own llamas to the party.
Well that's bizarre. I figured they would lose publishing rights alongside them pulling it from Steam. Maybe they just can't generate new keys.
try this guy. Only 12 keys.
http://www.tf2outpost.com/trade/18541408
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
For some reason I bought The Elder Scrolls Online. I think MMOs are the only genre where I would buy every game in even if I have doubts that I'll be playing after the few days/weeks.
ussjtrunks
Member
Yeah most traders are asking for around 20 TF2 Keys atm thats around $46 not sure where else you can get it but there must be key sites selling it cheaper
Im kinda lucky i have 2 copies might hold onto them abit longer though
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Does the digital river thing matter given that it's a steam key? I'll see if I can get it for less from a trader.
Sounds like you got some interview answers already lined up
Congrats. Its only a matter of time before you run the place.
Nabs
Member
Not really, but I always feel the need to throw up a warning.
LurkerPrime
Member
In case anyone wasn't aware, Toki Tori 2+ is legitimately great. Playing it has been a real eye-opener.
Oh! I didn't realise/forgot that. Wooonnddeerrrful!
Thanks for the answer.
Oh! I didn't realise/forgot that. Wooonnddeerrrful!
Thanks for the answer.
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