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[Rhaknar]

Seriously, Naruto looks like an awesome furry game.

Confirmed!

How far into Brothers am I?

Spoiler

Just clered the troll cave and now am in some woods with wolves

 

[Eanan]

Its really split down the middle, there are plenty of fans of the AC series in the PC threads on GAF.

My dislike for the series is well known, but I can see why people enjoy them. That gif is both ridiculous and brings a smile to my face, thought I would use it.

Thats fair enough, but the second and third one are definitely worth checking out for anyone on the fence on the series. If like yourself, you didn't like the other games then you probably wont like the second and third regardless as iots just the gameplay and pacing that was much better in those two games, but they really peaked at Brotherhood I think. But Ubisoft gotta whore out that cash cow.

 

[Intheflorsh]

Confirmed!

How far into Brothers am I?

Spoiler

Just clered the troll cave and now am in some woods with wolves

You've just passed the end of the beginning.

 

[wetflame]

Almost clicked that spoiler before I read the post, dodged a bullet there.

I'm just guessing at what might happen, still good to avoid it just in case though.

 

[DXLelouch153]

guys is it possible to buy the Ultrabundle for myself but gift one of the games in it?

 

[Fracas]

I feel the Assassin's Creed series is mediocre as a whole, with II and maybe Brotherhood passing as good. I liken them to a blockbuster film. No thought required to play the game, just sit back and see the action.

 

[BraXzy]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Borderlands 2 is only £4 on GMG for those who haven't yet bought it.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/borderlands-2-4-with-code-greenman-gaming-steam-1772380

 

[Turfster]

Is it still worth playing knowing that?

Yes. A good book or movie don't get un-worthy of reading or watching if someone told you what would happen either, do they?
Besides, your own experience of something is always king.

 

[Caerith]

To pick at your brain a bit, why do they look like you'd find them dumb and boring?

From what I've seen (let's plays, quick looks, etc), the gameplay looks rather repetitive and does not require much effort to just roll through the story until it's done.

I had pretty much decided to give up on the franchise after I hated the first game until a friend forced me to play AC2. Think you should reserve judgement until you've tried it out at least tbh.

See, the first game looked the most compelling to me-- its actual execution didn't wow me enough to get into it, but it seems the series got away from what I had hoped it would become: a historical game of Hitman.

 

[DXLelouch153]

Yes. A good book or movie don't get un-worthy of reading or watching if someone told you what would happen either, do they?
Besides, your own experience of something is always king.

everyone saw the Red Wedding coming but still watched it

 

[More_Badass]

Well you convinced me that they're actually good. I can't argue against any of your detailed explanations of the gameplay, exploration, and story.

I could care less about the story or narrative or missions. I enjoyed 3 and 4's combat in a simple but satisfying to execute kind of way.

What makes AC for me, and why I like to see the series continue, is exploring these historical open worlds, locations and eras that are rarely ever seen in games. Being a history buff, being able to walk through Rome or along the shores of Tortuga, see Damacus on the horizon or be in the midst of Bunker Hill, are immersive experiences that can't be found in any other game, movie, or book.

As long as they keep bringing these eras to life, I'll be a fan of the series

 

[Derrick01]

Pretty hard to properly counter an argument which is simply "Best game in an atrocious franchise."

I've explained why the AC games are terrible beyond counting. The best part is you can go back and find my criticism of any of the games and it'll count for all of them. I should just write a single long "review" for it then copy and paste it every year to match Ubi's copy and paste games.

 

[Rhaknar]

guys is it possible to buy the Ultrabundle for myself but gift one of the games in it?

and what is this Ultrabundle you speak of?

 

[Parsnip]

I like all the console size AC games, even the first AC and AC3.

 

[Spookie]

Just beat Gone Home.

That was pretty neat.

I just finished it again. You'd have to be an empty and emotionless husk not to like that story.

 

[Santini]

and what is this Ultrabundle you speak of?

This, perhaps?

 

[DXLelouch153]

and what is this Ultrabundle you speak of?

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/26433?snr=1_8_4__501&outc=15283557_citem_810944429027852084_0_26433_0_0_1653925725

 

[Shrike Alvaron]

I like the Assassin's Creed series to an extent. It's just kind of a dumb fun; I know it's shallow but I don't care as I like the parkour stuff and using the hidden blades is just fun. The sheer amount of collectibles and stuff to do appeals to my OCD completionist side as well. A friend actually gifted me AC2 which I lost because it was originally on my now sold Xbox, so I'm looking forward to playing it again sometime. I really want Black Flag too, but not at its current price.

 

[Rhaknar]

I've explained why the AC games are terrible beyond counting.

you mean you've explained why YOU THINK the AC games are terrible beyond counting.

Wait, what am I doing getting in the middle of this... nevermind what I said, do your thing.

 

[Intheflorsh]

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/26433?snr=1_8_4__501&outc=15283557_citem_810944429027852084_0_26433_0_0_1653925725

Buy it as a gift, put all games in your steam inventory, activate the ones you want, and gift the rest.

 

[DXLelouch153]

wait you get snow globe cards if the original price was atleast 10$?

 

[Krusenstern]

Less the one hour left to enter the Dark Souls giveaway, you casuals.

 

[gabbo]

wait you get snow globe cards if the original price was atleast 10$?

1 card per every 10 dollars. if an item is 10 bucks, it's worth a card

 

[Sajjaja]

Enough of the Assassin's Creed talk guys D:

Some people like it, others don't for varying reasons. Please...stop.....It seems it happens every month.

Less the one hour left to enter the Dark Souls giveaway, you casuals.

Casul...fkin fgt.

 

[Loss for Words]

So I haven't technically been spoiled on how the story in Brothers goes, but I'm guessing it's the fairly obvious

Spoiler

one of the brothers dies at the end

from everyone talking about it. Is it still worth playing knowing that?

Edit: this is my speculation only and I might be wrong.

If the only thing to the game were a cliche and predictable twist then it wouldn't be getting the praise that it has been.

 

[Divius]

Less the one hour left to enter the Dark Souls giveaway, you casuals.

The Legend Never Dies

 

[kris.]

is Dark Souls realistically playable with a kb+m or is a controller essential?


also why in the hell don't i have a controller yet?

 

[theultimo]

is Dark Souls realistically playable with a kb+m or is a controller essential?


also why in the hell don't i have a controller yet?

I'd consider DS controller essential. the kb+m is very wonky.

 

[poopninjamvc3mk]

is Dark Souls realistically playable with a kb+m or is a controller essential?


also why in the hell don't i have a controller yet?

controller is the mostly a must but didn't durante or somebody fix the KB+M controls?

 

[Intheflorsh]

is Dark Souls realistically playable with a kb+m or is a controller essential?


also why in the hell don't i have a controller yet?

The default KB/M controls are notoriously awful, although there are some mods that supposedly make the experience better. You should really get a controller.

 

[Rhaknar]

Doom 3 BFG is useless if you own the original (and mod it) correct?

 

[Caerith]

is Dark Souls realistically playable with a kb+m or is a controller essential?


also why in the hell don't i have a controller yet?

Do you not have a PS3? It's incredibly simple to use DS3s with PC games.

 

[Necrovex]

you mean you've explained why YOU THINK the AC games are terrible beyond counting.

Wait, what am I doing getting in the middle of this... nevermind what I said, do your thing.

Well it's default his opinion every time he shits on the series. He hasn't declared his opinion as fact...I hope.

 

[Krusenstern]

is Dark Souls realistically playable with a kb+m or is a controller essential?


also why in the hell don't i have a controller yet?

Not recommended because:

1. The Kb+M controlls for this port aren't very well done.
2. Kb+M controlls are subpar and not intended for Dark Souls. The controlls were designed from ground up for controller only. You would be inferior to someone who plays it with a gamepad.

Controller mandatory, in my opinion.

 

[hohoXD123]

I've explained why the AC games are terrible beyond counting. The best part is you can go back and find my criticism of any of the games and it'll count for all of them. I should just write a single long "review" for it then copy and paste it every year to match Ubi's copy and paste games.

Well you can't exactly expect people to check your post history and find these criticisms before replying :/

 

[Lain]

Just be nice, everyone. We already had one bad thread yesterday that got locked with OP banned, that was enough.

Which thread was that.

 

[someguyinahat]

Do you not have a PS3? It's incredibly simple to use DS3s with PC games.

This is the Steam thread. A lot of people are PC-only gamers, you know.

Spoiler

I don't have a PS3, but I have a DS3 controller

Spoiler

Never used it. It's still in the box.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Waiting for Company of Heroes 2 sale!

 

[Ikuu]

Pretty hard to properly counter an argument which is simply "Best game in an atrocious franchise."

Why do you care what he thinks about AC or any game?

 

[-MD-]

Which thread was that.

Think he's talkin about the Xenoblade giveaway thread.

 

[hohoXD123]

Why do you care what he thinks about AC or any game?

I don't. I'm just saying that I don't see how you can tell someone else to give a proper argument when you yourself haven't done so.

 

[theultimo]

This is the Steam thread. A lot of people are PC-only gamers, you know.

Spoiler

I don't have a PS3, but I have a DS3 controller

Spoiler

Never used it. It's still in the box.

Honestly, the DS4 is imho better then the 360. with these drivers:
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-DS4-To-XInput-Wrapper

You have 360 compatibility, rumble, and touchpad support over bluetooth.

 

[Grief.exe]

Doom 3 BFG is useless if you own the original (and mod it) correct?

Yes.

Unless you are a sucker for Steam Achievements, like myself. Of course, I own neither since I get too scared.

 

[Uga]

Sold a bunch of crap Dota 2 items, made $3.50. What do I get with all this money?

 

[Caerith]

This is the Steam thread. A lot of people are PC-only gamers, you know.

Spoiler

I don't have a PS3, but I have a DS3 controller

Spoiler

Never used it. It's still in the box.

I know. What I mean is most people when they talk about a controller for PC refer to the 360 pad. There's no official support for DS3s and all the button prompts in PC games are 360 prompts. So, if he's saying he doesn't have a controller, it follows he doesn't have a 360.

Maybe he has a PS3, and maybe he doesn't know he can use its DS3 with his PC.

Maybe he doesn't. Hence why I ask.

 

[Haunted]

So, whats so great about the Sword of the Stars: The Pit - Gold Edition vs just getting the regular game for $6 cheaper?

Gold Edition has the two DLC packages included, but you can live without them, especially with that price difference.

Just buy the core game, it's meaty enough.

 

[ToastyBanana]

little something D:

Thanks bud! I'll have to throw some stray keys of my own from past humble bundles in here later.

 

[The_Monk]

Think he's talkin about the Xenoblade giveaway thread.

This is correct!

 

[Haunted]

Sold a bunch of crap Dota 2 items, made $3.50. What do I get with all this money?

So many options!

 

[Prelithe]

Guys, I'm going to get an SSD in the next week or so and will reinstall my OS on there. Will I need to use the Steam backup tools to backup my installed games, or can I just backup the Steam library and copy it back in once I've reinstalled Steam? Cheers.