Although over slightly over $5, Terraria and Starbound come to mind. There is also Brawlhalla thats FTP with lots of characters to start off with. Lots of free minecraft clones out there he would probably have a lot of fun with (Trove, Creativerse, Roblox(not Steam) )
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Although over slightly over $5, Terraria and Starbound come to mind. There is also Brawlhalla thats FTP with lots of characters to start off with. Lots of free minecraft clones out there he would probably have a lot of fun with (Trove, Creativerse, Roblox(not Steam) )
I've got kids in the same age range, and I make them play on my old PC. The games they like? Terraria, Cat Goes Fishing, Mini Metro, Octodad. Sandbox vs single player is a hard mix. There's a lot of BAD sandbox games out there.
If he hasn't already got Terraria, give me a PM.
MulderYuffie
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Sale ends tomorrow at noon right?
thesaucetastic
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Too bad you can't do that with Hektor the gaffer. Heyoooo.
Ends the 29th I thought.
TNO has an actual, thought-out campaign IIRC
Absolutely. It's a good game that isn't quite as good as Doom 2016, but has satisfying gunplay throughout. It is a more grounded game but ultimately very enjoyable.
There are a few areas that drag a bit, but overall the game is great.
Do its mechanics bog down the game? I think the whole ammo pick up thing could be bothersome compared to Doom's gameplay of guns blazing without worrying about that.
OK. I might pick it up although since I've held off this long to play it, maybe I could wait more.
Nabs
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They are both worth playing. Some of the best FPS campaigns in recent years.
potatohead
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Doom is worse pacing wise, in tno you don't have to worry about upgrades since it's all automatic in doom you have to waste time going to menu to spend points and crap that is just so inconsistent with the normal ethos of id games
Mackenzie 92
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I just played it a couple months ago, runs perfectly well. I used a Steam Controller, but I believe Steam Controller inputs work just like X360 controller inputs, so presumably an XB1 controller would work just as well.
Hm, but you don't have to worry about pressing buttons to pick up ammo. That kinda goes against the classic Wolfenstein 3D philosophy when players can just run over items.
I'll wait until Doom is in the same price range. They do look like excellent games.
Heard it wasn't worth picking up. What's your take?
pantsattack
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Don't Starve? Scrap Mechanic looks neat, costs more though.
foamdino
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- Infinifactory is part of a humble bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/nicks-staff-picks-bundle
I picked it up for my sandbox-obsessed son (to get him away from Roblox).
- Trove is FTP - it's like Minecraft + MMO, it's also by Trion...
- Robocraft is great http://robocraftgame.com/ and FTP
Thinking about going in on the Star Wars Collection pack, since I only have KOTOR 2 and the first Dark Forces on Steam, and I've been pretty nostalgic for old Star Wars games lately.
Though maybe it would just be better to pick up Jedi Knight/Academy, Republic Commando and Battlefront 2 for like half the price?
Though maybe it would just be better to pick up Jedi Knight/Academy, Republic Commando and Battlefront 2 for like half the price?
Costume Quest 1 & 2 Bundle
Garry's Mod
Also, here's a list of top selling family-friendly games (ignore Genital Jousting)
Even I'm too stupid to achieve anything in that game and I'm into gaming for over 20 years. I don't really know if an 8 year old could do it. Maybe he can because he doesn't go 'fuck that shit' after 2 hours of achieving nothing. But:
So..no. Don't buy Don't Starve.
bobnowhere
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I played it fine with my knock-off corded 360 controller.
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Thanks for the replies, everyone!
These seem reliant on online interactions, something I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with. I'll give them a look, though. Thank you!
I think I'm going to get him Terraria, and see how he feels about these kind of games from there. I can't remember from the last time I played, is Don't Starve particularly gratuitous, or does it take a more cartoony approach to its themes?
Hm, are the Costume Quest games accessible RPGs? He got really deep into FNaF World, and I could tell it was for more than the characters.
These look great. Thank you!
They're very accessible. The combat is turn-based and not really difficult. The RPG elements are pretty basic as well.
Valkerionseven
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Got DOOM on PS4 and beat it about a month ago, loved it... getting a new PC in the next week or two and thinking about buying DOOM again lol. Ugh it was too good and now the chance to play again looking even prettier!? -must resist-
I don't even like shooters!
I don't even like shooters!
I should go and finish that game, it's taking 70gig of my hdd space ಠ_ಠ
not to mention about 6-8 hours too long, making the painful shortcomings the equivalent of dragging nails across a chalkboard to the point you want to throw your desk at the dev team for making you sit through it all by the end of it
A handful of times a year. It'll definitely be discounted as part of the Winter Sale if you're feeling iffy about buying it now.
Thanks, I'm managing to hold 60 at around high settings like the benchmark showed.
electroflame
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So, uh, success I guess?
The order was originally canceled due to it being out-of-stock, but after a few hours the order was un-canceled, and I got the code.
Really weird, but I'm not complaining about it. Looks like I still got charged, so everything seems to have been corrected -- albeit with some twists and turns along the way.
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It actually has zero fanservice. Yes, you do encounter a schoolgirl with a katana in the first five minutes of the game, but that's as far as this game goes in terms of similarities with your average "anime" game
This game also has a pretty dark atmosphere, which is reinforced by it's difficulty.I've been beta-testing this game prior to it's steam release, and liked it quite a bit - haven't really played it after that, but i'm definitely going back to it at some point.
There isn't any blood in Don't Starve, but there is killing of creatures. Nothing like the Binding of Isaac. The atmosphere is a bit creepy though and there is a learning curve with its rogue-like gameplay. But it's simple enough, he'll have to stick to dying every so often.
I think he'll really enjoy Costume Quest. It really captures the Halloween spirit of Spielbergian Americana. My neice played through a good portion and enjoyed most it.
I'd recommend Never Alone. A not to difficult platformer with easy puzzle elements. It has a unique setting and educational to boot.
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As the dlcs are "just" more fractions you are fine with the main game first i think, at least to get an idea if you like the game (its great).
It also wouldnt surprise me when the game and dlcs are on the winter sale again, so you probably will get them later discounted.
The base game is great, the expansions are great too Imo adding new factions and gameplay style.
Maybe just get base and if you like it get the expansions in next sale?
Edit: beaten! But same idea lol
Well both are dungeon crawler but Darkest Dungeon is like an hardcore experience for me, really difficult to beat. 2D Dark Souls?
"Stranger" should be a classic Japanese dungeon crawler with no particular features so grinding enough should be the key to beat it (or am I wrong? ..tell me, GAF)
Anyway I heard only positive things about Stranger.
A question; i bought a total warhammer steam key from a swedish retailer during the sale - now if i decided i wanted to buy some dlc to this game, will there be any issues from where i buy it? Can i buy it directly from steam without issues? Can i buy a dlc-steam key from the uk without any issues?
Dark Souls and Deus Ex 3 came out that year. Not that I'd rule it out but just in the RPG field it had stiff competition.
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King's Quest 2015 Complete is $9 over at DLGamer
http://www.dlgamer.us/download-king_s_quest_complete-pc_games-p-39241.html
http://www.dlgamer.us/download-king_s_quest_complete-pc_games-p-39241.html
Yeah also got a feeling that Darkest Dungeon seems harder. How is a classic Japanese dungeon crawler? Something like the old Shining games on Genesis?
In this particular case, purchasing a key intended for Asia or Eastern Europe would require the use of a VPN for activation, but Steam isn't like PSN where each territory has its own SKU that itself has its own DLC, though publishers can elect to make a region-specific version of a game if they so desire (e.g. Dishonored).
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I paid less than what most AAA releases cost for 21 games.. Wow. I'm all set for the year. So happy with this sale, for some reason
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