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[RionaaM]

I don't like bumping my own posts, but I'd really like it if someone could give me any tip here:

Debating about whether to get the Orcs Must Die franchise pack ($8.74) or The Witcher 1 & 2 ($9.98). I haven't played any of these games before, and I'm not a big fan of RPGs, but the screenshots of both The Witcher games are really beautiful, and make me wanna play them. Is it kinda like a single player version of WoW? If so, I'm interested. Any recommendations?

 

[Nabs]

BLOPS2 is really terrible, at least in its current state. They might still be able to fix it, but I don't know how anyone could recommend it as it is right now. (And I've put 25 hours into BLOPS 2 vs 240 hours into MW3 and am in no way a COD hater).

I'm having a great time with it.

 

[Max]

Witcher 2 for $7.50, Deus Ex for $5... absolute steals. I envy people who are just getting them at those prices. .

FTL flash deal please gabe

 

[HoosTrax]

I don't like bumping my own posts, but I'd really like it if someone could give me any tip here:

The closest thing to singleplayer WoW I can think of is Kingdoms of Amalur (or maaaybe the Elder Scrolls games).

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Hmm, says 46:46:47 on mine.

The text does specify through the 26th, which is today. Unless they mean that the 27th will be a recap day, there's not much reason to believe it will continue on and the time being displayed isn't set properly as it is the only "Daily" set of deals that would be lasting 24 hours instead of 48.

 

[Carm]

I don't like bumping my own posts, but I'd really like it if someone could give me any tip here:

Orcs Must Die! 1+2 have demos on Steam, should check them out. The Witcher 1+2 is very much worth that price, though the combat mechanics do turn off some people in the first game.

 

[Leckan]

Finally Witcher 2 for 75%.

Get!

 

[Mr. Poolman]

Mine mine!!! buahahahaaha
Witcher, I knew this day would come...

 

[Kingbrave]

Gta 4 complete pack worth it? Haven't played it yet and kinda want a GTA...

 

[Stallion Free]

BLOPS2 is really terrible, at least in its current state. They might still be able to fix it, but I don't know how anyone could recommend it as it is right now. (And I've put 25 hours into BLOPS 2 vs 240 hours into MW3 and am in no way a COD hater).

Crazy opinion. How is Blops 2 terrible?

 

[RionaaM]

The closest thing to singleplayer WoW I can think of is Kingdoms of Amalur (or maaaybe the Elder Scrolls games).

Shame it won't ever go on sale again, at least the Steam version

Orcs Must Die! 1+2 have demos on Steam, should check them out. The Witcher 1+2 is very much worth that price, though the combat mechanics to turn off some people in the first game.

Nice, didn't know about the demos. Downloading OMD demo right now. TW1 & 2 sound interesting, how is the combat like? Will I get a proper feel of it by watching a combat vid on Youtube?

 

[GK86]

No, not really. Many of the characters are returning from the first game but it tells it's own complete story. It's probably worth while catching up on what happened in the first and who the characters are but even if you don't the game has a very comprehensive context sensitive codex. They also play very differently.

Not at all, a summary of the events in the first one should be more than sufficient. Returning characters, including the main character, are characterised quite a bit differently (and much better) in the second game. I actually found playing them back to back made the transition a little jarring.

Thank you guys!

 

[Kinyou]

Witcher 2 for $7.50, Deus Ex for $5... absolute steals. I envy people who are just getting them at those prices. .

FTL flash deal please gabe

Seriously, such a steal

 

[Soi-Fong]

Wow, first time gifting/trading. Pretty awesome! That is all.

Good stuff man. Thanks again for the trade. Though, be more wary of trading with people not from gaf. Some will rip you off as in not keep their end of the deal..

 

[Sanjay]

Skip MW3 and go for Blops 2.

No, go back to the best. MW2, we need more players to find in matchmaking

 

[Protein]

Is 10 out of 10: The Game still on sale? Work blocks shopping sites.

 

[Windom Earle]

Can't believe I bought GTA IV AGAIN. (5th time?)

Just because I'm too lazy to insert the disc.

 

[AlexBasch]

OH SURE, THROW ALAN WAKE AND THE WITCHER WHEN I DON'T HAVE ANY MONEY LEFT.

Now you wait until winter sales, fuckers. :C

 

[Omega_Tom_Hanks]

If you don't buy the witcher 2 at this price you are all terrible people.

 

[Kingbrave]

Can't believe I bought GTA IV AGAIN. (5th time?)

Just because I'm too lazy to insert the disc.

Is it worth it to get the complete edition or San Andreas...I've not played either one.

 

[RionaaM]

Is it worth it to get the complete edition or San Andreas...I've not played either one.

If you're not in a hurry, you should wait until Vice City is re-added on Steam, and buy the franchise pack then.

 

[Sir Garbageman]

I don't like bumping my own posts, but I'd really like it if someone could give me any tip here:

Neither Witcher game feels like a WOW or any other MMO. They are single player RPGs where you take on the role of a specific character. Both games are known for having pretty mature stories. Expect sex, violence, racism, morally gray NPCs etc etc.

The Witcher 1 is a solid RPG with a great story but the combat can be pretty clunky and can feel dated at times. Also starts off pretty slow.

The Witcher 2 is great. It's kind of a hybrid between a traditional RPG with a less fluid / responsive version of Batman Arkham's combat.

Both rule tbh.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Crazy opinion. How is Blops 2 terrible?

On PC? The BLOPS2 thread is full of some of the mp issues. And it's love/hate on the campaign, and I'm personally not on the love side. YMMV.

No, go back to the best. MW2, we need more players to find in matchmaking

Best answer.

I'm having a great time with it.

I want to have a great time with it, but I don't want to run with the same SMG/perk set that seems to be all the rage.

 

[Kinyou]

oh and there's Witcher 1 for 2€ :O

Can't resist that one. (Backlog is getting huge)

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

I need to stop checking my app at work, just bought Dirt Showdown, Witcher 2 and Legend of Grimlock. I'm done, I'm fucking done, lololol.

 

[fluffydelusions]

If anyone wants to play castle crashers sometime my steam id: plbelanger

 

[Salsa]

btw Rocket Birds Hardboiled Chicken is currently $5

Castle Crashers leaves me at $0 but people might wanna know since its not highlighted anywhere. Heard its a pretty good somewhat stealth/Abe's oddysee kinda game, and it has a great look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Rq-1ngOyQ

 

[XShagrath]

If you don't buy the witcher 2 at this price you are all terrible people.

If I already have Witcher 2 on 360, but haven't played it yet, should I still get it on PC anyways?

 

[Windom Earle]

Is it worth it to get the complete edition or San Andreas...I've not played either one.

Absolutely, at that price it's a steal. The game is badly optimized though, better have a good machine.

 

[Nabs]

I want to have a great time with it, but I don't want to run with the same SMG/perk set that seems to be all the rage.

So don't. I can roll Pistol, Assault Rifle, Shotgun and even Knife.

 

[AlexBasch]

Okay then, I should get into finishing The Witcher until the next sale. (Dec.20?)

I mean, it can't be that long, right guys?

...right?

 

[Kinyou]

btw. is the Basement collection any good?

 

[RionaaM]

Neither Witcher game feels like a WOW or any other MMO. They are single player RPGs where you take on the role of a specific character. Both games are known for having pretty mature stories. Expect sex, violence, racism, morally gray NPCs etc etc.

The Witcher 1 is a solid RPG with a great story but the combat can be pretty clunky and can feel dated at times. Also starts off pretty slow.

The Witcher 2 is great. It's kind of a hybrid between a traditional RPG with a less fluid / responsive version of Batman Arkham's combat.

Both rule tbh.

Thanks, those themes, if well done, can make for a good experience. TW2 sounds great, and I think I can bear with the first one having a low start and weird combat. Wish I could decide between them or the OMD franchise, I'd hate to get both and see my wallet committing suicide xD


(though I'll probably end up doing exactly that)

 

[isual]

To buy witcher 2 on pc or 360..hmmm

 

[Kingbrave]

Absolutely, at that price it's a steal. The game is badly optimized though, better have a good machine.

Thanks and yeah this is a pretty good rig.

 

[Salsa]

btw. is the Basement collection any good?

yes. If you liked Super Meat Boy/Isaac its pretty cool to get insight and new versions in all the games Edmund did before. 2 or 3 of them are pretty cool full-fledged games. A steal at that price.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

Anyone else not bought anything?

 

[xelios]

So I'm guessing there will only be 2 more sets of flash deals?

 

[Soi-Fong]

So I'm guessing there will only be 2 more sets of flash deals?

Might be.

 

[Maleficence]

So far bought Darksiders II, Legends of Grimrock and Civ 5. This is quite a good sale surprisingly. Better than the last one.

 

[Symphonic]

To buy witcher 2 on pc or 360..hmmm

This should not be a question.

 

[cicero]

So, uh, another new bundle site appears. Shocking news!

I just realized that those are all 1C games, and that they all were included in that huge 80+ game $20 1C Complete Pack deal GamersGate had back in April. Of course these all have Steam keys, but this is just a heads up for anyone else who was thinking about getting it.

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

Ok GameFly does not want my money

Damn them to hell

 

[Kinyou]

yes. If you liked Super Meat Boy/Isaac its pretty cool to get insight and new versions in all the games Edmund did before. 2 or 3 of them are pretty cool full-fledged games. A steal at that price.

Thx. Was quite a fan of Super Meat Boy

 

[GK86]

Just a heads up, The Witcher: EE Directors Cut is $2.50. I brought that and think will hold off on buying the second one until I finish this one.

 

[Soi-Fong]

This should not be a question.

Not everyone has beastly PC's.

 

[jaundicejuice]

Wondering if Torchlight 2 is worth it.. Kinda been burned by Diablo 3 over the summer.

I don't think there's a clear cut answer, Torchlight II is better in some ways than Diablo 3, in others it's worse but for 10$, give it a shot.

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

I heard Grimrock can get pretty rough, is it entirely doable if i am kind of a noob with this type of game? ( i never really played Lands of Lore etc. when i was younger because they seemed to imposing to me lol)

 

[BertleTheTurtle]

So don't. I can roll Pistol, Assault Rifle, Shotgun and even Knife.

Knife is the best. Got mine gold last night.

 

[AgentP]

I just bought Witcher 2 EE. My PC is getting lots of love lately.