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STEAM | July 2014-3 Let Off Some STEAM Bennett
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WinterDemons
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Have the system reqs been updated in recent months or have they been like that for long? The pc matches those minimum reqs but as I said, there have been no problems before.
Fuzzification
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Too bad. Lost mind. Only Yaiba now.
BinaryPork2737
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I wouldn't recommend that one to someone just starting out on Steam >_>
Though that does remind me that I should go back to it at some point. Too bad Trails comes out tomorrow, so I've got an excuse not to
I mean, I kind of expected that it would disappoint at least some people just because the Chinese Room were developing it, and we all know how people reacted to Dear Esther.
I honestly feel like the same thing's going to happen with Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.
MarcoZombieCannon
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Well the third time is supposed to be the charm, so maybe the 3rd time in the 3rd set will be divine enough to win?
That's right, welcome to the panty party.
MarcoZombieCannon
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There aren't repercussions to robbing people blind in Divinity OS, are there? I'm not getting caught, I just distract anyone in there with my companion and sneak around and take basically everything of value in like... everyone's house--where possible.
Scribblenauts Unlimited
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Scribblenauts Unlimited --MB-B2FCE8F5C942D657- Taken by Teppic
That's how RPGs are supposed to be played.
The plan is to lose every single divinity raffle from now til autumn sale, then buy it, preferably on a daily.
Edit: Lost gloriously
Divinity: Original Sin -- MB-AF1314CD0FE8E7F2 - Taken by Indignate. 24 entrants total.
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Not much respect going around in these parts of the woods
tylerf
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Not if you don't get caught. I've stolen every painting from every house I've been to. I'm an art connoisseur.
Those sysreqs are about four years old, but again Valve's only dropped support for SP1 in particular as the move affected less than 1% of users. SP2 and SP3 are still supported:
Troubled Bat
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That's the video I saw as well. Hmm. My interests rises a bit more, I should look into the firsr more. Plus I know some friends would enjoy trying it out.
Jesus. I don't think I could ever get to that number, I would feel the need to buy things quickly just to lower that number. >.<
MarcoZombieCannon
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Good. And yes I agree that's how they should be played. You have no idea how many hours I spent in Baldur's Gate just trying to get the perfect setup to steal from every blacksmith and weapon shop possible. Plus abusing the game engine in Morrowind to steal things right in front of people...
Coreda
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Well you say that, but they're still included in every OT of a game, review score wise. If there were 3-5 in a featured graphic for an OT I'm wondering what they should be.
MarcoZombieCannon
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What?
It's Bad Ratz all over again.
WinterDemons
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MarcoZombieCannon
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Oh, I didn't see that the raffle ended and you'd won. congrats! (no crazy avatar addition this time.)
Third and last try for these. Please take them.
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Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box (Origin) --MB-1B5D03363CE60907- Taken by Whelan
Damn my dog made me go outside. Why you betray me, old doggy dogdog?
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QuestRun --MB-231F05989848C41E- Taken by salazar547. 5 entrants total.
Already owned this and just bought the newest indiegala, so, someone take. It's somewhat amusing.
Only included because Metacritic seems to be a thing. I mostly rely on gameplay footage or gaffer impressions to draw my own conclusions. I'm sure many of steamgaf does the same
Edit: Thanks.
MarcoZombieCannon
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Done. How does this help though?
Yeah, at this point I just try to keep track of which posters here seem to have similar tastes to mine, then see what their impressions are like.
Mobius and pet octopus
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This is just a warm up.
Later today if I remember to, I am going to give away a dirty bomb closed beta key (I think I might have 2 or maybe even 3 left).
Later today if I remember to, I am going to give away a dirty bomb closed beta key (I think I might have 2 or maybe even 3 left).
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Gun Monkeys -- MB-F4BCF28C6A837FDE
I was too slow lol
basically it refreshes some of the stuck offers that you cannot remove.
A new trade offer essentially wipes the slate clean.
Coreda
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Sure, I do the same. Although GiantBomb is one that is near universally praised on GAF, some won't even be interested in a game before they see a quick look about it. I'd imagine there would be others worth mentioning, surely.
Pulling scores out from other sites is also often common within threads for discussion, especially for OTs where embargoes are involved leading to anticipation over scores.
Maybe SteamGAF isn't the best place to ask
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Delve Deeper --MB-DE38013A17D76D9A- Taken by bronson
For the winner: add me on Steam so i can gift it directly to you.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/Saturn/
there are still some games to had here
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=123131642&postcount=17836
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Yeah, Centipede's old and busted. Millipede is the new hotness. >.>
FEZ
also still available :
Little inferno -- MB-DF14D72D6330BD6A
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FEZ --MB-F6406B35ABDE2CE3- Taken by Troubled Bat
also still available :
Little inferno -- MB-DF14D72D6330BD6A
Amazing, thank you so much for uploading it. And also for inviting me to play with you!since Huggy, Frosty, RionaaM and Deitus wanted me to post this - here you go
Sure, I do the same. Although GiantBomb is one that is near universally praised on GAF, some won't even be interested in a game before they see a quick look about it. I'd imagine there would be others worth mentioning, surely.
Pulling scores out from other sites is also often common within threads for discussion, especially for OTs where embargoes are involved leading to anticipation over scores.
Maybe SteamGAF isn't the best place to ask
Am I the only one who doesn't really trust any game enthusiast site? I don't remember much, but I seem to have an impression that GiantBomb can be slightly biased and are not that good with presenting facts.
Also when they're streaming games their faces look dead and their jokes hollow and I have never really seen them be genuinely excited for anything.
Dusk Golem
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Alright, so this is in no order but how I remember them, I'll try to get a few good horror games out of the way, but if you ever want more obscure or just more examples with some pros and cons, just ask.
Penumbra Series
If you're spoiled on Amnesia and rather not experience it yourself, maybe worth your time is the Penumbra Series. There are often debates in horror circles whenever the Penumbra games or Amnesia is the better and scarier horror game. If you don't know what they are, the Penumbra games (two games and a DLC add-on to the second game) were the games the creators of Amnesia made before Amnesia, they feature some similar physics-based stuff, but there are definitely differences. You can kill monsters, for one, but it makes up with this with limited supplies, survival in tense situations, and a variety of terrifying moments. Some people prefer these games much more to Amnesia, others the other way around.
Also from the developer but not out until next year, keep your eye on the studios next game, SOMA.
Claire
Others have mentioned it, but Claire is a horror game I've been trying to sell people on since last week when I played it. It has some similarities to Lone Survivor, but also some big differences, and as others mentioned, not by the same creator as LS. Claire is something similar to the breed of horror game Silent Hill and Clock Tower come from, involving psychological surreal horror backed by excellent sound design, and unkillable monsters that chase after you, break down doors, and can only be outrun or hid from, but you also have to gauge not only your health but your panic meter. Up there right now with some of my favorite 2D horror games. though a few problems in the game still need to be ironed out, but the developer has been responsive and social and been continually releasing fixes for found problems in the game.
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I'm going to assume for a second you've played Resident Evil 4, if you haven't you owe it to yourself, really. More of an action game, but still has some good horror moments and themes.
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DreadOut
Another game brought up briefly, DreadOut is an indie take on Fatal Frame essentially. It has outdated graphics, clunky animation, and some cheesy voicing, but makes up for it in excellent sound design, atmosphere, variety of ghosts, and more. However, the game is split into 2 Acts, with only Act 1 out right now, Act 2 comes out freely for all owners later this year. DreadOut I would recommend if you're a fan of old-school horror games of the late 90s and low-budgeted efforts with a lot of charm, it is a bit obtuse in what you must do to continue at points, but features some good scares, ghosts, and moments in Act 1 as it is, though some back-tracking, puzzles, and slow pace some not fond of older horror games may not appreciate. Recommendation; when it turns dark, go backwards into the town you just came from... The game also has a lot of secrets.
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You mentioned Lone Survivor, so assuming you already played it.
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Deadly Premonition
If you somehow have not heard of this cult gem, Deadly Premonition is not a scary game, but an unforgettable rough gem that features both fantastic and terrible qualities. There is some rough spots to make the PC version run on some machines, but I think worth it, an open-world game where you enter otherworld segments ala' Silent Hill but with a poor-man's Resident Evil 4 gameplay, matched with a fantastic story, unforgettable characters, terrible driving, a number of both intentionally and unintentionally hilarious moments, but also touching gameplay that becomes something of an experience. Basically Twin Peaks: The Game.
Cold Fear
Speaking of Poor-Man's Resident Evil 4... This game I decided to mention, but it's more a love it/hate it type of game. There are some definite flaws, and its' basically a mixture of old-school RE and RE4 gameplay (game has fixed camera angles in most areas, but others follow you behind the shoulder and if you pull out your gun it automatically goes behind the shoulder, along with a variety of design decisions). You're on a boat, you must now escape the nightmare full of parasites you've found yourself on. Needlessly difficult in some places, but some good fun to be had, though a few cheap deaths. Interesting files and enemy selection (for the most part), though.
Alan Wake
You're Alan Wake... And you're a writer. This one I bet you know and probably have played, but thought I'd mention. More of a psychological thriller action game than straight-on horror, but still some excellent atmosphere in places, like a hammy Stephen King meets Lovecraft movie but with touches of interesting and quirky characters ala' Twin Peaks, you go through dark forests (and other places later) and fight the darkness with light. PC version is superior to the 360 version by far. for a large number of reasons.
Condemned: Criminal Origins
An excellent first-person horror game with a melee focus. You take to the underbelly of the city on the run for a crime you've been framed for, and find that the hobos there are less than welcoming. Has an interesting thing where the second half of the game is actually scarier than the first half. Number of excellent moments, and some fun melee combat.
F.E.A.R.
Classic West-meets-East (sort of) FPS horror where you fight hordes of soldiers and deal with creepy hauntings. Has very satisfying gameplay, high-adrenaline in places, and one of the best shotguns ever.
The Cat Lady
Been mentioned, but an excellent psychedelic adventure horror game where you are a woman who committed suicide who is not permitted to die until you take out a number of terrible monsters wearing mans skin who have nothing but malicious intentions. Has a great style and story to it, as well as both weird and memorizing.
Scratches: Director's Cut
Speaking of excellent horror adventure games, Scratches: Director's Cut is a point'n'click with excellent audio, atmosphere, and slow-burn horror that gets more and more disturbing, creepy, and scary as the game goes on. Excellent story matched with execution and audio.
Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
Excellent first-person horror-adventure-action game that takes a lot from Lovecraft Mythos (obviously), and is mine and many others favorite Lovecraft-based game. A bit difficult and some glitches, but still an excellent horror adventure that is a bit slow-burn, but becomes gripping as it goes on. Has sanity effects, a brutal bleeding/poisoning system, enemies that can seriously harm you if not careful, stealth/action approach with limited supplies, and a growing darkness as the game continues.
Cry of Fear
This game is free, so why not try it out. Action-Horror meets psychological horror in this interesting blend that has a unique single player and co-op campaign. Some good scares, oddities, and moments, though the engine is outdated. Still an excellent little freeware game.
Year Walk
A short little horror adventure that takes a lot from Scandinavian folklore, but weaves an interesting tale with little dialogue, oddities, and strange atmosphere. Mostly a puzzle-solving game, but with definite horror themes and moments.
Outlast
If you don't mind nudity and gore everywhere, a fun little found footage grindhouse horror-type game where you run from insane human(?) psychos in a dark mental asylum. Been talked a lot about, it's good, maybe not as scary as it thinks it is (in my opinion, great atmosphere at the starts that wanes from repetition later in), but still a rather excellent little horror game if you like grindhouse stuff.
Among the Sleep
Maybe a little expensive right now as it's about a 2-4 hour long game, but has amazing sound design, an interesting premise, and a unique style in this half walking simulator/half avoiding horror game where you play as a Toddler faced with some surreal horror that is in his house. Well designed, and a fun ride.
Kentucky Route Zero
Not really horror, but some similar vibes/atmosphere/progression, a surreal mid-American tale of a man who finds strangeness deep in the middle of nowhere. Episodic, 3 out of 5 episodes out, releases slowly, but excellent stuff.
Typing of the Dead: Overkill
Fuck fuck FUCK, type those mother-fucking zombies to obliteration. A typing game with zombies, a lot of cussing, and a grindhouse ham-fest galore storyline, but good fun for those who want something ridiculous and typing fun with zombies and B-flair.
Killing Floor
Fun co-op action-horror game, one of my personal favorite arena-based games, and a staple of Steam multiplayer shenanigans. Kill a lot of Zeds, earn dosh, get guns, kill more Zeds. Rinse, repeat, it's challenging and addicting at times, and a lot of fun with friends.
Slender: The Arrival
My personal favorite Slender-type game, though a huge love it/hate it game, very different from other slender-type games (part of the reason I love it). Basically a found-footage horror film in game form, kind of short and the best parts are the additional content (the secret level...).
Eversion
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Damned
Slow and not for everyone (I have friends who really like this game and others who think it's dull as hell, for example), but a multiplayer horror game where four people play as humans collecting keys to open doors, and one plays as a monster hunting them down. Multiplayer-only game, but some fun for a few romps, and still improving.
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...There's a lot more but some off-the-top mentions, hope a few suggestions are good for you.
I tried but was throttled it seemedYeah, was too lazy to sent the mail, go to the mailbox, copy the key and send it. And nobody is claiming it anyhow
(Took Mehms RA3 Uprising to wipe my tears now)
AHA-Lambda
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Wow, nice and comprehensive list
I also count myself as someone who prefers Penumbra to Amnesia
I also count myself as someone who prefers Penumbra to Amnesia
Keep it forever then, as penance for winning divinity
NingenJanai
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You should make a thread with horror game recommendations. Would be really nice to have in my opinion. Could also be linked in the OP.
NingenJanai
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WinterDemons
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