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STEAM | October 2015 - You had me at "game ... comes to Steam".

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Milamber

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YianGaruga said:
There's only one Nier and it's brilliant
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The only Nier I know is from this webcomic...
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Dusk Golem

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InfiniteNine said:
Yeah it was a mishmash of styles from OG Drakengards and Nier so they were going for something familiar to the Drakengard series on that which was weirdly chaotic. (I only like a few songs myself from D3.)
I'd expect something more in line with what we heard in the original for this one.
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I actually think all the Drakengard games have different stylized musics. The first game's soundtrack I actually like a LOT, the way they used sampling and how atmospheric/catchy/creepy some of the songs are. But then Drakengard 2 has a very different style of music, and then I felt so did Drakengard 3, each tackled music very differently in my opinion.

NieR was also quite different, and had an amazing soundtrack as most know, but then that soundtrack was something they spent a lot of time on, there's some very interesting articles about the development of NieR's soundtrack and how long it took.

I expect the NieR sequel to have some amazing tracks, what I'm worried about is a minor thing and wouldn't ruin the game or anything, but can the whole soundtrack stand up to NieR's? A soundtrack with a few amazing songs is not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but for a follow-up to a soundtrack like NieR's, I hope but don't expect it to be as amazing. I hope to be proven wrong, though.

Hektor said:
CE's? Multiple ones?
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I kind of typed it accidentally, just one CE, I pre-ordered it the day it became available and have it right over there on my shelf.

Something to clarify is I expect the sequel to be amazing, and I'm very excited for it. Something about the whole Drakengard/NieR series is that they have amazing stories, amazing music, amazing atmosphere, but often have mediocre/repetitive/specific taste gameplay, or at the very least some flaws. Great experiences though. NieR's sequel is sure to have the best gameplay in the series due to Platinum being at the helm, but maybe because it's too good to be true I worry how the story/music may fair for the sequel, since I think very few would disagree with me if I were to say those two areas were the best part about NieR.
 
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InfiniteNine

Rolling Girl
Dusk Golem said:
I actually think all the Drakengard games have different stylized musics. The first game's soundtrack I actually like a LOT, the way they used sampling and how atmospheric/catchy/creepy some of the songs are. But then Drakengard 2 has a very different style of music, and then I felt so did Drakengard 3, each tackled music very differently in my opinion.

NieR was also quite different, and had an amazing soundtrack as most know, but then that soundtrack was something they spent a lot of time on, there's some very interesting articles about the development of NieR's soundtrack and how long it took.

I expect the NieR sequel to have some amazing tracks, what I'm worried about is a minor thing and wouldn't ruin the game or anything, but can the whole soundtrack stand up to NieR's? A soundtrack with a few amazing songs is not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but for a follow-up to a soundtrack like NieR's, I hope but don't expect it to be as amazing. I hope to be proven wrong, though.



I kind of typed it accidentally, just one CE, I pre-ordered it the day it became available and have it right over there on my shelf.

Something to clarify is I expect the sequel to be amazing, and I'm very excited for it. Something about the whole Drakengard/NieR series is that they have amazing stories, amazing music, amazing atmosphere, but often have mediocre/repetitive/specific taste gameplay, or at the very least some flaws. Great experiences though. NieR's sequel is sure to have the best gameplay in the series due to Platinum being at the helm, but I maybe because it's too good to be true I worry how the story/music may fair for the sequel, since I think very few would disagree with me if I were to say those two areas were the best part about NieR.
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It's cool! We'll see soon enough I think and we can judge what is laid before us. Personally pretty jazzed at the moment because the game-play is right up my alley with the android pulling off Vergil-esque moves.

Grief.exe said:
The exclusivity isn't even logical.

Take a super niche title, that was previously multiplatform, and relegate it to a single platform? That doesn't maximize sales potential.
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Well the last related game Drakengard 3 was exclusive to the PS3 too which is a shame because it runs at like 3 FPS sometimes.
 
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Hektor

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Dusk Golem said:
I kind of typed it accidentally, just one CE, I pre-ordered it the day it became available and have it right over there on my shelf.
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I was jelly for a second because i thought you had a 10th anniversary box or something. :3

Dusk Golem said:
Something to clarify is I expect the sequel to be amazing, and I'm very excited for it. Something about the whole Drakengard/NieR series is that they have amazing stories, amazing music, amazing atmosphere, but often have mediocre/repetitive/specific taste gameplay, or at the very least some flaws. Great experiences though. NieR's sequel is sure to have the best gameplay in the series due to Platinum being at the helm, but maybe because it's too good to be true I worry how the story/music may fair for the sequel, since I think very few would disagree with me if I were to say those two areas were the best part about NieR.
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Im pretty confident with that, Yoko Taro showed that he learned a lot between Drakengard 1 and Nier, while the story of D3 may be questionable to some due to its crazyness, i figure that got less to do with him in per se and more with him writing without constraints, which will most likeley not be the case with automata.

As for the soundtrack, every game so far had a different one as you said, so i wont expect Niers soundtrack again, but something rather different, probably more mechanical and maybeeven electronic when i think about the story, but im confident in Okabe making something very excotic again.
 
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InfiniteNine

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Hektor said:
Im pretty confident with that, Yoko Taro showed that he learned a lot between Drakengard 1 and Nier, while the story of D3 may be questionable to some due to its crazyness, i figure that got less to do with him in per se and more with him writing without constraints, which will most likeley not be the case with automata.

As for the soundtrack, every game so far had a different one as you said, so i wont expect Niers soundtrack again, but something rather different, probably more mechanical and maybeeven electronic when i think about the story, but im confident in Okabe making something very excotic again.
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Also there was apparently a few production problems with Drakengard 3 apparently and the budget was extremely low as well compared to Nier. So far it looks like SE didn't skimp on Automata.
 
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Too bad Square isn't really big on giving us ports of games from last gen. Looks like after lightning returns we probably won't be seeing much from that gen from them.
 
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Ludens

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Jawmuncher said:
Too bad Square isn't really big on giving us ports of games from last gen. Looks like after lightning returns we probably won't be seeing much from that gen from them.
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Nier is also super-hard to find for a good price, my local Gamestop has a copy for 10€ but they don't manage to find it inside the store :S
 
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The problem is that everything in Alan Wake is mediocre at best. The light-based combat is the only inspired thing about AW, and it sucks.
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Agreed.

Just imagine Deadly Premonition with that combat engine... it would be better!
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No, it wouldn't. :/ At least it'd be a better port though.

When's Marvelax Payne 3, Remedy?

Teggy said:
When I played it I initially used a joy2key template for my 360 controller but the driving was so terrible I finally gave up and just used mouse and keyboard. Driving was still pretty rough, it's super sensitive and prone to oversteer, particularly with the motorcycles.
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The thing is, the Steam Controller is supposed to emulate the keyboard and mouse. Someone made a controller-like conversion for the Witcher 1 which shows that potential off. Nobody last time I boosted Just Cause 1 up tried to make a config. And I can't be assed to do it myself because fucking about for 2 hours to try to get a controller layout that's comfortable for me to go through it quickly isn't "fun" for me.
 
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So, anyone got their eyes on anything for the Halloween Sale? From previous years, I find if there's certain horror games you want to buy sometimes the Halloween Sale is best for them, a number of horror-related titles go on sale a lot cheaper during the sale than the following Winter Sale, in my experience.
 
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Dusk Golem said:
So, anyone got their eyes on anything for the Halloween Sale? From previous years, I find if there's certain horror games you want to buy sometimes the Halloween Sale is best for them, a number of horror-related titles go on sale a lot cheaper during the sale than the following Winter Sale, in my experience.
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Holding out for a New Vegas Ultimate Deal on the eve of Fallout 4. Other than that... NepNep of course.
 
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Dusk Golem said:
So, anyone got their eyes on anything for the Halloween Sale? From previous years, I find if there's certain horror games you want to buy sometimes the Halloween Sale is best for them, a number of horror-related titles go on sale a lot cheaper during the sale than the following Winter Sale, in my experience.
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I'm not into horror games right now so I'm not too hopeful but I'll keep an eye on it. If Dead Rising 3 gets a huge discount, I might get it to fill out the collection.
 
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Ubisoft is actually doing a great job lately, games that I have been waiting years to be fully discounted have actually shown up.

Beyond Good & Evil
Rainbow Six Series
Dawn of Discovery (Anno 1404 was never added to the Anno sub when it was added back in the western hemisphere and, as a result, never received any discounts)

Now just need Prince of Persia series and Brother in Arms series. I'm starting to be more confident that this will happen.

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Cities: Skylines Deluxe Edition is only 7.99 on wingamestore. Price mistake for sure.

http://www.wingamestore.com/product/4161/Cities-Skylines-Deluxe-Edition/

Edit: use coupon code skylines for 20% off. Thanks to crazyrabbits.
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GOTY.
 
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fertygo

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Dusk Golem said:
So, anyone got their eyes on anything for the Halloween Sale? From previous years, I find if there's certain horror games you want to buy sometimes the Halloween Sale is best for them, a number of horror-related titles go on sale a lot cheaper during the sale than the following Winter Sale, in my experience.
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A bit hopeful there's bigger deal for Grim Dawn
 
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dex3108

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People really weren't kidding about overuse of Batmobile. Every time I get immersed there it is mandatory Batmobile shit. I barely started playing thus game and I am already sick of Batmobile.
 
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Dusk Golem

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Dead Rising I can't imagine not having a sale, Neptunia of course I'll be on board with, as well as trails.

But alas, it be lonely being a horror enthusiast, apparently. Especially since this year has been so good for horror games.
 
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InfiniteNine

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Dusk Golem said:
So, anyone got their eyes on anything for the Halloween Sale? From previous years, I find if there's certain horror games you want to buy sometimes the Halloween Sale is best for them, a number of horror-related titles go on sale a lot cheaper during the sale than the following Winter Sale, in my experience.
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Pretty tired right now so I can't bring anything off the top of my head, but looking at my wishlist going to keep a look out for Claire and Five Nights at Freddy's 4.
 
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This is the Sim game I always knew I wanted.
 
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Dusk Golem said:
So, anyone got their eyes on anything for the Halloween Sale? From previous years, I find if there's certain horror games you want to buy sometimes the Halloween Sale is best for them, a number of horror-related titles go on sale a lot cheaper during the sale than the following Winter Sale, in my experience.
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Only the USF4 Halloween outfits for me. I've already got DreadOut to play for Halloween itself, and a ton of other horror games in the backlog.

That said I'll probably see something good in the sale and snap it up, just to add it to the backlog.
 
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Dusk Golem said:
So, anyone got their eyes on anything for the Halloween Sale? From previous years, I find if there's certain horror games you want to buy sometimes the Halloween Sale is best for them, a number of horror-related titles go on sale a lot cheaper during the sale than the following Winter Sale, in my experience.
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Evil Within for like... $5 :D
 
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