Often games come out on GOG weeks or months after they first appear on Steam. I prefer GOG, but quite a few times have been in a situation where I've already purchased something I liked on Steam by the time GOG version was out.
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Often games come out on GOG weeks or months after they first appear on Steam. I prefer GOG, but quite a few times have been in a situation where I've already purchased something I liked on Steam by the time GOG version was out.
It's because there's exactly one solution to every level, and it's much easier to luck into that solution than to be able to apply real logic and problem solving skills to it. There's very little "aha now I understand" so far as I can see, much more just bumbling through. It's more like going through a maze than solving a puzzle. It isn't so much that it's obnoxiously difficult, it's that it has absolutely no room for creativity, it's all just about finding the singular path that works correctly.
NingenJanai
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So... I got Rocket League... let's see what the fuzz is about
when I play it tomorrow
I disagree with absolutely everything you just said. The fact that you can try multiple solutions in this game, in no way implies that you cannot use logical considerations. That is how I solved many of the levels. Snakebird is built on a very small set of rules, where each world usually only introduces on new idea, and then explores it in various ways. If you fail, it is simply because you did not consider a new facet to said rule.
Beautifully designed masterpiece. I guess the creator could have added some modern hijinks, like "hints" or whatnot to allow people to sleepwalk through it, if they so desire, like if they fail 30 times "Hey, you seem to be effectively braindead, should I turn on easy mode?"
I'm sorry if I seem overly aggressive. It just makes me angry if such a good game sells like utter shite, and then having people badmouth it, so to speak, is just unfair
NingenJanai
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Amazing games
Steam is dead, long live GOG
I disagree with absolutely everything you just said. The fact that you can try multiple solutions in this game, in no way implies that you cannot use logical considerations. That is how I solved many of the levels. Snakebird is built on a very small set of rules, where each world usually only introduces on new idea, and then explores it in various ways. If you fail, it is simply because you did not consider a new facet to said rule.
Beautifully designed masterpiece. I guess the creator could have added some modern hijinks, like "hints" or whatnot to allow people to sleepwalk through it, if they so desire, like if they fail 30 times "Hey, you seem to be effectively braindead, should I turn on easy mode?"
I'm sorry if I seem overly aggressive. It just makes me angry if such a good game sells like utter shite, and then having people badmouth it, so to speak, is just unfair
I'm not saying you can't apply logic, obviously you can, and it helps. But the problem with a puzzle game this precise is that trial and error works just as well, and quite frankly, for many of us, that's just not as fun. I'd rather stare at a Hexcells layout for 15 minutes logicing out the correct next move than do the same simple steps over and over to find the right combo. Designing really hard precise puzzles is easy. Having those puzzles be fun is another thing. I don't doubt that it appeals to some people, but super precise movement puzzles have been around as flash games for ages now and it really shouldn't be a surprise that a game like that didn't sell very well.
Steam is dead, long live GOG
That deal was so much better when it had the two Baldur's Gate games and Icewind Dale.
Been wanting to complete my classic CRPG collection and also decided to nab AoD and Grandia along with the rest.
Currently in the process of playing through the Witcher 3 DLC but I'll be probably jumping into Age of Decadence after that.
NingenJanai
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I'm playing Wasteland 2 DC, next big game I'll play will be Planescape Torment in preparation for Numenera
What do you think of Wasteland 2? I got about ~10 hrs in and enjoyed it but got distracted by a bunch of other games that where coming out around the time I was playing it.
NingenJanai
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I'm liking it so far, except the stupid boss fight in AG center, but I can see myself losing interest if I start playing something more modern that grabs me, or if I run into more unfairly annoying boss fights.
i wonder if it'll continue to be that way or if it clicks with u eventually
Nabs
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Maybe it will, but the game isn't doing a good job of getting me to that point.
GhostTrick
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Suddenly I now want to buy the Kingdom Hearts HD remix games after watching the trailer for 2.8. But I don't own a PS3 so why should I buy it?
I wish that Square Enix would release these games in Steam, is that ever going to happen?
Could happens. It depends. Although, if you really feel this pressed to play them, you can still emulate them.
It's coming.
I love it
The original games or the PS3 versions?
GhostTrick
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The original ones. As for KH... for now, Square-Enix seems to be dipping toes on Steam for the Japanese side. We got Final Fantasy and that's it. Setsuna is next, and we had DQH because it was a Musou game. But no Dragon Quest and no KH. So while I wouldn't rule out KH ever coming... it'd be pretty difficult. Which is funny considering it'd likely sell more than KH3 will ever do on XB1.
was hard to draw the tracer visor thingie without my wacom but i'm pleased with it
thanks for the idea bayonetta
i'm kind of surprised cos i seem to remember tons of ppl recommending it
thanks for the idea bayonetta
yea i agree
i'm kind of surprised cos i seem to remember tons of ppl recommending it
HP_Wuvcraft
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Steam is dead, long live GOG
Not for, like, ten more years.
watched that new deus ex demo
it was kind of nothing new, it just seemed to be more dxhr but that's pretty alright, specially with a few fixes and general improvements
also i was surprised at the lack of vents
that's just not normal
edit: nvm i missed it cos i went to brush my teeth mid-video, a friend just corrected me lol
phew...
it was kind of nothing new, it just seemed to be more dxhr but that's pretty alright, specially with a few fixes and general improvements
also i was surprised at the lack of vents
that's just not normal
edit: nvm i missed it cos i went to brush my teeth mid-video, a friend just corrected me lol
phew...
HP_Wuvcraft
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Jase, I'm sorry if you felt offended by my joke yesterday.
If I can wrangle a code for the DLC, I'll give it to you.
If I can wrangle a code for the DLC, I'll give it to you.
GhostTrick
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Seems like a decent port. Also, 60fps. Don't know about higher than 1080p resolution though.
Any chance you have reconsidered making an Edge extension? Lastpass released theirs yesterday and I'm finally making the switch full time.
Seems like a decent port. Also, 60fps. Don't know about higher than 1080p resolution though.
Dammit, I need to play VLR sooner or later...
Tizoc
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What're the chances this still reflects during the summer sale :V
Seems like a decent port. Also, 60fps. Don't know about higher than 1080p resolution though.
texhnolyze
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Stellar Tactics looks intriguing. Is there any other similar games out there?
I'm aware that there are so many space exploration games these days, but what I'm looking for is the heavy RPG elements and non-ship combat.
TheAutomator
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No.Suddenly I now want to buy the Kingdom Hearts HD remix games after watching the trailer for 2.8. But I don't own a PS3 so why should I buy it?
I wish that Square Enix would release these games in Steam, is that ever going to happen?
NingenJanai
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Stellar Tactics looks intriguing. Is there any other similar games out there?
I'm aware that there are so many space exploration games these days, but what I'm looking for is the heavy RPG elements and non-ship combat.
Looks really interesting, wishlisted.
boybrushdRED
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Those games are not even available digitally on PSN, so I doubt they will release it on Steam.Suddenly I now want to buy the Kingdom Hearts HD remix games after watching the trailer for 2.8. But I don't own a PS3 so why should I buy it?
I wish that Square Enix would release these games in Steam, is that ever going to happen?
bobnowhere
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Stellar Tactics looks intriguing. Is there any other similar games out there?
I'm aware that there are so many space exploration games these days, but what I'm looking for is the heavy RPG elements and non-ship combat.
Damn, that looks great!
There is a really old game this reminds me of but I can't remember the name of it right now. I mean really old, early 1990's!
Edit: Planet's Edge I think!
Chairmanchuck
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I dont understand why Valve cant seem to fix easy bugs.
Like since they introduced the chinese currency, all games that are under 1 RMB, cant be bought.
So if a game is 0,53 RMB, you cant buy it.
After over half a year you would think Valve would have fixed the bug, but no...
Like since they introduced the chinese currency, all games that are under 1 RMB, cant be bought.
So if a game is 0,53 RMB, you cant buy it.
After over half a year you would think Valve would have fixed the bug, but no...
That is good old Valve. They just don't care.
Tizoc
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Don't they also give you GOG Credit if a game in AUD costs more than USD?
Yes.
Why are you assuming that games that are in PSN would be in Steam?
I think his point is if they can't be bothered to release an already existing console version on one digital storefront, they likely wouldn't even consider an effort required to port the game to PC to release on another digital store.
boybrushdRED
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Yes, that's what I was trying to say. Thank you.
I don't really know why they dont release digital versions of the kingdom hearts games. Was it an agreement with Disney? And will 2.8 and 3 also not gonna get digital versions?
NingenJanai
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Rocket League game night tomorrow night for any of you guys that will be interested.
It will the first time I play the game, so let's have some fun.
Preferably europeans for low latency, but everybody is welcome.
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It will the first time I play the game, so let's have some fun.
Preferably europeans for low latency, but everybody is welcome.
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derExperte
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Heads up, that's exactly during the very first Euro match.
Nabs
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It looks like the Soccer Sale has gone live
Some of the games: Rocket League, Natural Soccer, Football Club Simulator, TableTop Soccer, FootLOL, Kopanito All-Stars Soccer, Lords of Football, Football Manager Touch 2016, Soccertron, Pro Evo 2016, New Star Soccer 5, Tactical Soccer, Soccer Rage, Super Button Soccer, Football Tactics.
Some of the games: Rocket League, Natural Soccer, Football Club Simulator, TableTop Soccer, FootLOL, Kopanito All-Stars Soccer, Lords of Football, Football Manager Touch 2016, Soccertron, Pro Evo 2016, New Star Soccer 5, Tactical Soccer, Soccer Rage, Super Button Soccer, Football Tactics.
NingenJanai
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Changed the time, hope that one is better.
Rocket League game night tomorrow night for any of you guys that will be interested.
It will the first time I play the game, so let's have some fun.
Preferably europeans for low latency, but everybody is welcome.
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I'm up
http://store.steampowered.com/app/451880/
If you wanna increase your game count and also gain a couple of cents, this is just 0.18, by selling cards it should totally pay itself plus something else.
If you wanna increase your game count and also gain a couple of cents, this is just 0.18, by selling cards it should totally pay itself plus something else.
Cool, thanks.
What do you mean? "giving out free games they own on GOG"? It doesn't make sense to me :/
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