Not used it myself but had someone link me to this, http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=8672mikespit1200 said:
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
STEAM - announcements, updates and WIN
- Thread starter Tony Rocky Horror
- Start date
- Status
mikespit1200 said:
Same card as you on an i5 2.66 quad core. No combination of drivers, patches or settings ever gave me a decent framerate in that game. Even putting everything on low. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the "icing" screen effect that happens when you're walking around on the ship. When I go into the flashback sequences, the framerate is fine. As soon as I'm back in the normal game, it drops very badly. Like getting only 5-8 fps badly.
Pretty sure it is an ATI issue, and may be a specific 5770 issue as other people with ATI boards don't seem to have that much trouble with the game.
A real shame too, as the game seems awesome.
Just played a couple songs. It's alright. I like it, I'd say worth the $9. The tracks sometimes twist on you, skewing perspective and moving around the screen, which is a terrible thing that can't be turned off. Focusing on specific points on a track that slowly moves like that is sickness inducing. Like riding a rocking boat. But the core gameplay itself is decent, wish it was a little smoother, but it does what it's supposed to do. Track detection works well. Doesn't detect guitar notes or anything like that specifically, but it does as good a job as Audiosurf in getting the rhythm of a song down.crimsonheadGCN said:
By far my biggest complaint is the fact that the note track moves around during songs. Can't imagine anyone would have ever thought that was a good idea. Second biggest complaint is the annoying static sound that repeats every time you miss a note. Sounds cheap.
Seems like the game is locked at 30 fps? Shame.
drhankmccoyphd
Member
The mod seems to have improved the fps a lot thanks!
LocoMrPollock
Banned
mikespit1200 said:
The only thing that seems to make any kind of difference at all is lowering the resolution.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
WOAH! Valve seems to be getting into the GoG library. A CYAN complete package was added to the registry:
Riven, Real Myst, Manhole, Spelunx, Cosmic Osmo, Uru
Riven, Real Myst, Manhole, Spelunx, Cosmic Osmo, Uru
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
LovingSteam said:
Good, I wanted to replay Riven and it's not very convenient to do so.
CrookedRain
Member
Game is awesome. I picked it up during the Steam Summer Sale and I haven't been able to stop playing.Wthermans said:
I think SimCity 2000 is generally considered the best. 3000 is my personal favorite and 4000 takes a lot of the stuff in 3000 and kicks it up a level. I remember it having lots of issues when I played it (when it was first released) but it seems likely that it'd all be patched up by now. If not officially than via mods.Archie said:
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
No one even suggested Steam is better than GOG, you jabroni.
This is not Twig, but an amazing simulation!
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Twig said:
Who even mentioned which is better? I was making a statement that Valve is trying to add some of the games that GoG does which is true.
Mafia 2 was just added for pre purchase with a free copy of Mafia
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
DAMN YOU VALVE LEAVE GOG ALONE!LovingSteam said:
cooljeanius
Member
My brother was trying to play Riven on our old iMac earlier this summer... the puzzles are so much harder than those in Myst. Although I suppose a digital release would lessen the annoyance of the disc swapping.Stumpokapow said:
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
No way to get Mafia by itself? Not sure if I want to buy Mafia 2 right now, since I only played a little bit of it a few years back.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
I really like the main Steam page when they pimp a big new Steamworks game. I guess it's one of those Steamworks benefits.
I <3 Steam achievements in Mafia II even though I tend to stop caring about achievements after beating a game.
speculawyer
Member
Since this is a Steamworks title, does that mean I can buy the physical copy and enter the Serial number? There is a nice deluxe edition with a hardcover art book.
(Then again, I wouldn't get the free Mafia 1 game that way.)
(Then again, I wouldn't get the free Mafia 1 game that way.)
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
speculawyer said:Since this is a Steamworks title, does that mean I can buy the physical copy and enter the Serial number? There is a nice deluxe edition with a hardcover art book.
(Then again, I wouldn't get the free Mafia 1 game that way.)
Yup
graywolf323
Member
crimsonheadGCN said:
looks like that's the only way right now
hopefully it'll go on sale by itself soon enough
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Will Mafia 2 have multiplayer?
GitarooMan
Member
Yeah, I definitely want Mafia (in my Top 5 of all time for PC) to buy so I have it on Steam. I'll probably be getting console Mafia 2 because of my weaksauce PC so hopefully they open it up for purchase on its own soon.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
RISEN is back on the US store. $40.00
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
I've been wondering when Risen would re-appear on Steam. I liked the demo. Looking forward to buying it when it goes on a sub-$15 sale.
Mrbob said:
Digital Deluxe Edition
Made Man Pack: Free access to in-game downloadable pack that lets players get behind the wheel of two different luxury automobiles modeled after classic cars from the period. In addition, Vito will look the part with two new made man suits, including a vintage tux.
Digital Art Book: Get to know the families of Empire Bay with a photo album-style Digital art book that takes fans through the artistic design process of the game.
Orchestral Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in Empire Bays symphonic masterpiece with the Mafia II score recorded by the Prague FILMHarmonic Orchestra.
Digital Map of Empire Bay: Get familiar with the neighborhoods and own the streets with the Digital map depicting the 10 square miles of Empire Bay and all the hangout spots.
Eaten By A Grue
Member
Myst games, SimCity 4000, Mafia I+II, fuuuuuuuuuuuckk
*head explodes*
God if they start adding classic Sim games like Tower, Ant, or Farm it will be the death of me.
*head explodes*
God if they start adding classic Sim games like Tower, Ant, or Farm it will be the death of me.
gregor7777
Banned
LovingSteam said:
Well, that's a good sign. Won't be buying it at $40 but at least it's back.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
gregor7777 said:
Same here. It would be nice if it was the weekend deal for $15 or less.
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
LovingSteam said:
has some TAGES DRM on it as well.
graywolf323
Member
wonder if we'll ever get the Sacred 2 expansion
Risen coming back is a promising sign
Risen coming back is a promising sign
Visualante
Member
Loving this trend of pretending a PC game is 49.99 GBP ($76 USD) and selling it for 39.99.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Why did you when nobody else was even comparingthe two? It's like being in an Apple thread and someone saying Apple is doing some of the same things as Micro and then you saying "durrr Micro is better!!! Durrr".Twig said:
CajoleJuice
Member
I loved every iteration of the series more than its predecessor, so SC4 is definitely the best for me. It is freaking awesome. It just doesn't run as well as it probably should.Archie said:
- Status