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Steam Holiday Sale 2009 Begins! (Dec 22nd - Jan 3rd)
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Johnlenham
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Bought Stalker, dont know why I just scrolled onto buy and there it was :lol
Minsc
Gold Member
BeeDog said:
The deals on Steam's front page will switch according to the timer. ~28 hours until we see a new batch of sales!
Choke on the Magic
Banned
The Bethesda 33% deal is good till the 3rd right? Or do they all change when the ticker goes down?
Edit: Nvm
Edit: Nvm
leroy hacker
Member
I've never played any of the X-COM games and I see they are on sale right now. I know that UFO defense is the classic one and it's only $3.34 but the complete collection with 5 games is only $10.04.
Since I don't know anything about the other X-COM games I have a question for GAF: Should I get the collection or just UFO defense? Are the later games comparable in quality to the first?
Also, how easily will these games run on a modern system? Will I need to use DOSbox?
Since I don't know anything about the other X-COM games I have a question for GAF: Should I get the collection or just UFO defense? Are the later games comparable in quality to the first?
Also, how easily will these games run on a modern system? Will I need to use DOSbox?
BlueScrote
Member
Torchlight is a steal at $10!!!
well okay not a steal, but still the best diablo game you can play solo until Diablo 3 comes out.
well okay not a steal, but still the best diablo game you can play solo until Diablo 3 comes out.
Minsc
Gold Member
leroy hacker said:
Some will argue TFTD is the best game, having the added elements of under water missions additional enemies and weapons, but I was a little turned off by how similar it was (and without a doubt the intro from TFTD pales to UFO: Defense Force, wtf slideshow?). The original is by far the most classic, and my favorite. No sequel has really captured that spark quite like the first game(s).
Stumpokapow
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leroy hacker said:
The first two (UFO Defense and Terror from the Deep) are excellent, the next two (Apocalypse / Interceptor) are playable, and Enforcer is pretty meh, IMO.
Fragamemnon
Member
The thing about UFO Defense vs. TFTD is that you can really just keep playing UFO Defense whenever you have an X-COM itch and it will never disappoint. TFTD is cute an all, but I have had it since it came out originally back in the 90s and never bother to bust it out when I want that magic X-COM experience. I always go back to UFO Defense.
archnemesis
Member
The first three X-Com games (UFO Defense, Terror from the Deep, and Apocalypse) are all amazing. I'm actually thinking of picking up the collection myself for the added convenience of not having to dig out my old CDs from storage.
Versus multiplier doesn't, it was made by a separate developer, looks awful and you'll never get enough players.Everdred said:
Single player may be worth trying, some say it's the best campaign in the series and the graphics look pretty good. You don't need to have played the first two games.
Buy the game for co-op. Get a friend to buy it also and have loads of fun infiltrating enemy complexes. Since they never made multiplayer MGS or Thief games this is the closest you'll get to a co-op stealth game. This is the only mode I've bothered playing and it's worth the price.
CabbageRed
Member
Zzoram said:
And Ghost Master. Both are very charming strategy games.
archnemesis
Member
Is Europa Universalis III Complete worth playing or should I wait for a price drop on the Heir to the Throne expansion?
leroy hacker
Member
Thanks for all the answers to my X-COM question. I think I'm just going to grab the first one.
It was mentioned earlier in the thread but And Yet it Moves is a really creative platformer priced at $4.99 right now.
eznark said:
It was mentioned earlier in the thread but And Yet it Moves is a really creative platformer priced at $4.99 right now.
This won't be all that helpful but I bought it last Christmas and haven't played it. The resolution is fixed to 1024x768 - no bigger or smaller - which pissed me off so I never bothered with it again. Same goes for IL-2 Sturmovik. It may sound petty but if I'm playing a sim I want to be immersed in the world and blocky upscaled graphics don't cut it.eznark said:
archnemesis said:
EU3: Complete, despite its name, does not contain HttT, but you will need Complete to be able to run the expansion anyway; Complete is already sufficiently complex if you're not used to Paradox' games. Definitely worth it; you can spend exorbitant amounts of time in this game if you want.
Zzoram said:
Yea I didn't know that I could access the steam store from my phone....and buy stuff too. Just picked up:
Stalker 1.99
Penumbra Collector Pack 9.99
Star Wars:KoToR 4.99
Broken Sword:Twin Pack 4.99
Wallace and Gromit's Grand Adventure 10.19
Plants vs. Zombies 7.49
Total for everything? 39.64
My GOD this sale is going to continue to rape my wallet.
Ohh I'm really tempted to pick up Stalker at $2. I kinda remember the reception being very mixed though when it came out. And didn't a sequel came out not too long ago as well?
Still, a dark moody RPG FPS whatever sounds like my kind of thing really and at $2 it would probably be a steal.
But I gotta ask first. How good is this game? Is it worth it?
Still, a dark moody RPG FPS whatever sounds like my kind of thing really and at $2 it would probably be a steal.
But I gotta ask first. How good is this game? Is it worth it?
archnemesis
Member
Thanks! I guess Complete should be enough to begin with.Scipius said:
Stalker is a great game. There's also a free mod (Complete 2009 Mod) with totally revamped graphics. The sequel is only available in Russian IIRC.Lumine said:Ohh I'm really tempted to pick up Stalker at $2. I kinda remember the reception being very mixed though when it came out. And didn't a sequel came out not too long ago as well?
Still, a dark moody RPG FPS whatever sounds like my kind of thing really and at $2 it would probably be a steal.
But I gotta ask first. How good is this game? Is it worth it?
Edit: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat is apparently getting an English release in February.
EatChildren
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Chairhome said:
This I know, but it wont work. It keeps telling me I have insufficiant funds in my PayPal and asks me to link a credit card, which I cant do as I dont have one.
It's totally wrong about having insufficant funds. I've got about AU$10 in there and it wont even let me purchase stuff at US$2, which I can clearly afford.
It seems like it's not recognising any money in my account. Prices all appear in US too, as if it's not detecting I'm from Australia. Though I'm not a big Steam store shopper so I dont know if this is right or not. All I know is that it wont accept my PayPal, and thus I cannot buy anything.
EDIT: I notice that Medieval 2: Total War is cheap and chips. That would have to be the best value for dollar, me thinks. I've spent hundreds of hours easily on that game.
Visualante
Member
It's 33% for you? It's 25% for me :IChoke on the Magic said:
Disappointed by the sale. It's difficult to navigate and find anything you want. The prices aren't that cheap. Nothing is like "OMG MUST BUY NOW" you are all crack head addicts to Steam.
PS. How's Red Faction Guerilla's online on PC?
Lumine said:Ohh I'm really tempted to pick up Stalker at $2. I kinda remember the reception being very mixed though when it came out. And didn't a sequel came out not too long ago as well?
Still, a dark moody RPG FPS whatever sounds like my kind of thing really and at $2 it would probably be a steal.
But I gotta ask first. How good is this game? Is it worth it?
Very much worth it, but it's not for the timid. The reason it received mixed reviews were twofold. At the time it was rather unstable. While still not perfect today, it has ceased to be a problem.
Second is that it can seem to be an unfriendly game at first, especially to the console shooter crowd. There is no tutorial, your head bobs constantly, all incidental dialogue is in Russian (mission dialogue is in English), and you will die on your first mission.
But once you adapt and learn to survive, the game rewards you like no other; the atmosphere is unparalled, especially in the later areas. The underground sections rival any survival horror game.
A man's game.
archnemesis said:
You're thinking of the epilogue and second expansion, Call of Pripyat, which is currently only out in Russian and German (February 2010 for the rest of us). But Clear Sky, the prologue and first expansion, is already out, in English (too much English even), and also 50% off on Steam. Highly recommended for those who liked the original game.
Visualante
Member
7gbJax said:How big is the download for mirrors edge. Thinking about buying it to check out the modified lighting with UE3.
danielijohnson
Banned
Gosh this question pisses me off.Lumine said:Ohh I'm really tempted to pick up Stalker at $2. I kinda remember the reception being very mixed though when it came out. And didn't a sequel came out not too long ago as well?
Still, a dark moody RPG FPS whatever sounds like my kind of thing really and at $2 it would probably be a steal.
But I gotta ask first. How good is this game? Is it worth it?
If you are even remotely interested, why are you asking if the game is worth it at TWO DOLLARS????!!! At what price would it have to be for you just to try it out?!?!
BTW: It's worth it at $50.
Visualante
Member
How many of the few- $2 games do I not already own or want to play? Not a lot.G_Berry said:
GAF apparently loves it.Lumine said:Ohh I'm really tempted to pick up Stalker at $2. I kinda remember the reception being very mixed though when it came out. And didn't a sequel came out not too long ago as well?
Still, a dark moody RPG FPS whatever sounds like my kind of thing really and at $2 it would probably be a steal.
But I gotta ask first. How good is this game? Is it worth it?
And I can't say no to GAF at that price.
Spotless Mind
Member
So far i've picked up:
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
Luxor 3
Time Gentlemen, Please!, Ben There, Dan That! Double Pack
And Yet It Moves (i really like this!)
Rockstar Collection
I think i'll hold off on anything else until i've seen all the special deals.
Has anyone tried out the puzzle game Cogs? I watched the trailer and it seems really interesting. It's 50% off at $4.99, so if it's good i might buy.
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
Luxor 3
Time Gentlemen, Please!, Ben There, Dan That! Double Pack
And Yet It Moves (i really like this!)
Rockstar Collection
I think i'll hold off on anything else until i've seen all the special deals.
Has anyone tried out the puzzle game Cogs? I watched the trailer and it seems really interesting. It's 50% off at $4.99, so if it's good i might buy.