-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Steam Summer Sale 2013 Thread #3 - Many questions answered in the OP's FAQ
- Thread starter Salsa
- Start date
- Status
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Looks like my third Steam purchase will be FarCry 3, should I get standard (AUD$20) or deluxe (AUD$29)? Is the deluxe worth it?
I played tons of Civ V when I first got it. No one warned me that I'd get dragged in so deep. Since I've been able to free myself from its clutches, I haven't dared go back.
Too many outside people (non-GAF) are adding me and asking for cards. Then this guy comes along and throws me for a loop...
I feel guilty now. I think.
Hahaha amazing. It's always kind of weird to add someone specifically for trading purposes, then never talk to them again. Wish there was an easier way to message someone in a one-off manner just to get a trade off or to give them a compliment after a DOTA2 game.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
I played tons of Civ V when I first got it. No one warned me that I'd get dragged in so deep. Since I've been able to free myself from its clutches, I haven't dared go back.
So I shouldn't tell you that Brave New World improves the game dramatically?
super-famicom
Member
If Steam had a Diablo 3 style Auction House for card trading, I'd totally use that.
pock3tmonster
Banned
I've actually held off from playing until I buy the new DLC.
Has worked out fantastically, because from the dozen or so hours I spent on it earlier this year, everything indicated I would not be able to pull myself away. Taken that Fireaxis! Once I have Brave New World though... all hope is lost.
BertleTheTurtle
Member
So, I found out Everyday Genuis: Square Logic isn't available to buy individually anymore but you can still get it from the MumboJumbo Collection.
I'm thinking if in 2 hours there's no good flash deals I'm going to buy it now just to justify staying up this late.
I'm thinking if in 2 hours there's no good flash deals I'm going to buy it now just to justify staying up this late.
You should wait, that price is horrible.
This is why I remove people right after a successful trade transaction.
Kvikmyndahús;71498126 said:
This sale hasn't been good for those random, less popular games like Alpha Protocol, Darkness, etc.
Kind of sad that those are left in the dust and we have the shallow games like Skyrim and Borderlands 2 taking center stage.
I'm not interested in those games in the least.
Yeah, all the popular, obvious games are going on sale. For me, I already own them and played them all. But it is great for other people that don't own them by now.
Bethesda games all get the sales spotlight on all platforms for some reason. It's on sale like 30 times a year on XBL.
There is a massive influx of new people this year to the Steam sale, so it does make sense in that respect.
Well maybe, but it is unfair to say that Skyrim and Borderlands are shallow.
They are one of the games with the most content and choices
toddhunter
Member
There is an argument to be made for quality over quantity here to indicate "depth". A strong one.
True, but its not like any of those games are bad or anything. They still are a couple of games that have a lot of quantity as well.
And in games like Skyrim quantity actually plays a big role as well
I was mostly referring to the gameplay. Both games have a very shallow, dumbed down gameplay and elements, especially Skyrim.
I will concede that they both do have a massive amount of content, as that is their actual strengths. But, I have to ask, what choices are you referring to?
There are no meaningful dialogue choices in either game, not to the extent of say Witcher or Planescape.
If you are referring to RPG elements, both games are very light on the choices you make. Both just have you selecting a perk, with Borderlands 2 actually being much deeper.
I would rather have a tighter experience, with more significantly more depth and meaningful choices then running into a linear cave for 200 hours.
I was lucky and cleared somewhat my wishlist, also I bought games I wasn't planning to and not one or two *sigh
are Batman Arkham City GOTY and Batman Arkham City Game of the Year Edition... different games to Steam? (lol)
I have the GOTY on my Library List... but both Enhanced Steam and Steam think I don't own the Arkham City Game of the Year Edition and the DLCs..
is this another one of Steam's quirks?
I have the GOTY on my Library List... but both Enhanced Steam and Steam think I don't own the Arkham City Game of the Year Edition and the DLCs..
is this another one of Steam's quirks?
BertleTheTurtle
Member
Are you sure one doesn't say Arkham Asylum?
should be same game
According to your profile, you actually own Batman:AA Goty, Batman:AC GOTY, and Batman: AC.
Those games, along with Bioshock 2, are about to be converted to Steamworks. There is also a distinct possibility they are going to remove GFWL and Securom
Check this thread for more info: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=619976
I would wait a week before installing them, the release seems to be imminent.
Probably late, but Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3's page is up.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/234670/
No pre-order just yet.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/234670/
No pre-order just yet.
Lost Eternia Shards Complete is a must if you're looking for access to the hardest content with the best gear. But I'm not sure about how much you'll save if you include that with all the heroes with that. Some of the more unique maps are in the holiday themed DLC though, keep that in mind.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
Everytime I see Age of Empires 2 HD appear I keep wishing it had '75% off' next to it. Alas, looks like I'm out of luck this sale. (Hey, I already own the original, I begrudge paying that much again...)
Haven't actually bought that much this sale, instead I've finally started playing Civ 5 from a previous sale...... Soooooo Gooooooood!
Haven't actually bought that much this sale, instead I've finally started playing Civ 5 from a previous sale...... Soooooo Gooooooood!
Hesemonni
Banned
I thought it looked good...
Yes it is kind of ridiculous, that price for AoE2.
They ask a price for a game that is around 3 years old, not 14.
All they did is upgrade the graphics, make it compatible with newer pcs, add higher resolutions and add new music
Seriously? : / That trailer looked good to me...
bleh I should have just bought the whole collection then, it's for my friend to play with me. Maybe I'll just get the base game + lost eternia then.
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
How so?
This is the first day I haven't had my eyes glued to this thread or Steam; doesn't seem like I missed out on anything.
Da DreadLord
Member
Can't wait for that minerva's den!
I was mostly referring to the animations, some of the textures, and anti-aliasing. I should have been more clear, the stuff I am referring to is purely subjective.
The gameplay, concept art, looks just fine.
Krappadizzle
Member
I think I've spent about $65.00 on a few games, but mostly gifts to give. All in all not too bad.
Zero-Crescent
Member
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is surprisingly addictive. Much like Wario64 said on Twitter, it's engrossing enough that I ended up wanting to play it while collecting cards, rather than just idling it at the main menu. Ended up getting a fairly valuable Foil that's worth around $5 right now.
Now for Torchlight 2.
Now for Torchlight 2.
kurtrussell
Banned
Everybody should buy Monaco when it goes in a deal!
I googled for the developer's twitter last night, and the link that google threw up went to a page that threw up an error. Tweeted the dev, told him there was a broken link and explained what it was and joked he could send me a copy of Monaco to say thanks.
Literally 15 minutes later, he DMd me a code. Awesome sauce. I'll definitely be buying a copy to gift to a friend, and I hope I can encourage sitting-on-fence-GAF to jump in too, as he seems like a thoroughly decent chap!
I googled for the developer's twitter last night, and the link that google threw up went to a page that threw up an error. Tweeted the dev, told him there was a broken link and explained what it was and joked he could send me a copy of Monaco to say thanks.
Literally 15 minutes later, he DMd me a code. Awesome sauce. I'll definitely be buying a copy to gift to a friend, and I hope I can encourage sitting-on-fence-GAF to jump in too, as he seems like a thoroughly decent chap!
pock3tmonster
Banned
I've added it to my wishlist. I'll be buying it for sure as soon as it's in a deal.
Doesn't interest me in the slightest sorry and i buy a lot of indie games.
Krappadizzle
Member
Me too. It seems like a really cool take on stealth games.
pock3tmonster
Banned
Dunder is selling the entire collection for $30.00. EDIT: The Steam price is $66.99.
Not yet, I've been waiting for Republic Commando as well. Hopefully we see the franchise sale soon.
Probably not worth it until the end of the sale. Even then I would recommend waiting, the entire franchise was on sale not to long ago.
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked