It's not all politics, there are army and battle mechanics but everything is controlled from the overhead map perspective, so not like Total War.
Giant Bomb quick look for a better idea: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-crusader-kings-ii/17-5721/
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Steam Summer Sales 2012 Thread 2: No One I Know Voted for Nixon
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Giant Bomb quick look for a better idea: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-crusader-kings-ii/17-5721/
Yeah it was even updated recently but I haven't messed with it in a while. I do like playing the normal game more right now.
Nah it's more like a numbers simulation as far as battles go though you do need to have the proper preparations beforehand. The politics in the game is fascinating though. You can be put in a situation where your younger midget sibling kidnaps your daughter and holds her for ransom or just plain revolts on your kingdom/territory.
No one knows the chances for any deal.
statham
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I got Risen from them for free, I voted divinity II
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
But what about Two Worlds II?
You're both forgetting Sanctum.
Actually okay with Limbo again since I played it too late to realize I should get a gift copy.
Double Agent was a damn groovy title. Though, I cannot comment on the quality of the PC port.
Subtervotion
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Yeah I know, just wondered if anyone had any opinions. Thanks.
HP_Wuvcraft
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yo.
not even a minute, wow. nice of you feef, looks pretty great.
You don't believe in the magic of fri...Steamship?
Also just cast your oculars upwards, what dou you see? Believe man believe, Gaben is kind.
You don't believe in the magic of fri...Steamship?
Also just cast your oculars upwards, what dou you see? Believe man believe, Gaben is kind.
Ultimadrago
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What are the "must-haves" of Crusader Kings II DLC?
Someone said before that Infiltration Mode can be unlocked in the non-Deluxe version of the game with in-game currency, so I'd definitely skip the Deluxe version.
OmegaDragon
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For those who are still wondering whether the y should get the Amanita bundle/games:
I'd suggest to not get the bundle. You only save 85 cents, it includes a soundtrack (great soundtrack, but still) and I would not recommend Samarost 2 (pixel hunt PnC) to everyone. I recommend getting Machinarium and/or Botanicula.
Both are quite different games.
Machinarium is the best 'game'. It's a point and click puzzler, but you can also change the height of you character and use some items. The puzzles are pretty good and can be quite difficult. Luckily you can get hints for every area and if you are really stuck, you can complete a small minigame that explains step for step what you should do to complete the area. The story is pretty minimal, but it's told in a nice way. I think the style used is amazing and very consistent. The music is great too.
Botanicula is less a game and more an interactive story book. You help an band of weird forest creatures complete their journey to save their tree from parasitic invaders. In each level, you can explore/visit a lot of different areas and meet all kinds of weird creatures. . The puzzles element are minor, most of them can be completed by clicking on a complete of objects until you are done. While not as consistent as Machinarium, it looks incredible. Each area is filled with all kinds of creatures/leaving/whatever moving around. The sound, both music and sound effects, other is also superb. Overall Botanicula is incredibly charming adventure.
I'd suggest to not get the bundle. You only save 85 cents, it includes a soundtrack (great soundtrack, but still) and I would not recommend Samarost 2 (pixel hunt PnC) to everyone. I recommend getting Machinarium and/or Botanicula.
Both are quite different games.
Machinarium is the best 'game'. It's a point and click puzzler, but you can also change the height of you character and use some items. The puzzles are pretty good and can be quite difficult. Luckily you can get hints for every area and if you are really stuck, you can complete a small minigame that explains step for step what you should do to complete the area. The story is pretty minimal, but it's told in a nice way. I think the style used is amazing and very consistent. The music is great too.
Botanicula is less a game and more an interactive story book. You help an band of weird forest creatures complete their journey to save their tree from parasitic invaders. In each level, you can explore/visit a lot of different areas and meet all kinds of weird creatures. . The puzzles element are minor, most of them can be completed by clicking on a complete of objects until you are done. While not as consistent as Machinarium, it looks incredible. Each area is filled with all kinds of creatures/leaving/whatever moving around. The sound, both music and sound effects, other is also superb. Overall Botanicula is incredibly charming adventure.
I love Steam sales. Not as much for the deep discounts (though, those are much appreciated), but more so because it brings up interesting little games that I think I'll enjoy, that I never would have seen/heard of before. Churning up the water to bring different stuff to the top is quite nice. 
Oh, just picked up the bundle. :lol Samorost 2 is supposed to be < 2 hours, so I figure even if it's not much fun, I can follow a guide for 2 hours just to finish it off.
Oh, just picked up the bundle. :lol Samorost 2 is supposed to be < 2 hours, so I figure even if it's not much fun, I can follow a guide for 2 hours just to finish it off.
EA has put Dead Space / Dragon Age / Need for Speed stuff on sale already. So they're not averse to it, maybe it'll happen. We have just a few days left though, not sure how it'll turn out.
Delusibeta
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Risen 2 is shit. Risen 1 is what Gothic 4 wants to be.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Anyone want Breath of Death?
The One Who Knocks
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I've bought it but haven't played enough to confirm this but supposedly Sword of Islam is the best DLC.
Nice, thank you.
toastyToast
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zerokoolpsx
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I love Steam sales. Not as much for the deep discounts (though, those are much appreciated), but more so because it brings up interesting little games that I think I'll enjoy, that I never would have seen/heard of before. Churning up the water to bring different stuff to the top is quite nice.
Agreed, like Galactic Civ II, Terraria, and Frozen Synapse for me. Love them all.
oipic
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Is Splinter Cell Chaos Theory $2.50 on the US store? If so, are there are kind Gaffers willing and able to gift it after receiving some monies via PayPal (or receive a game of the same value in exchange)? Please PM - ta muchly!
Also, for those who have been waiting for a Steam sale return appearance of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, it's currently $7.50 over on GMG.
Also, for those who have been waiting for a Steam sale return appearance of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, it's currently $7.50 over on GMG.
whalleywhat
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How long is it? I watched the Quick Look and felt like I saw a big chunk of the game.
HP_Wuvcraft
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THEN YOU SHALL HAVE IT.
LizardKing
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I just picked up the Max Payne bundle (1+2) for $3.74 75% off. Never played those. Just a heads up for the flash deal.
Yes, the GAF hype and enthusiasm for Galactic Civ II sold me on the game (along with my own interest for the sci-fi genre) . The same goes for The longest journey which I had completely forgotten about.
Sword of Islam is the only one that adds gameplay features. The others are skins and songs, except for the Ruler Designer. Go for Sword of Islam if it's inexpensive.
A question of my own: I'd like to discover the stealth genre, I already bought the Thief collection. Should I get the old Splinter Cell games? Only some of them?
Chairmanchuck
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I really wonder why there are hidden flash deals every day.
Here in Germany you can also buy The Whispered World for -75%.
This would be so wonderful if it was actually happening*. Between the community vote, flash deals and dailies, a good chunk of the featured items haven't been "Wow, what's that?" so much as "Wow, that again?"I love Steam sales. Not as much for the deep discounts (though, those are much appreciated), but more so because it brings up interesting little games that I think I'll enjoy, that I never would have seen/heard of before. Churning up the water to bring different stuff to the top is quite nice.
* Minor exaggeration, but Steam could be doing so much better with this. So much better.
DimmuBurgerKing
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When did the prices stop showing up on wishlists? Was looking over mine and had to visit the store page for each one to check prices.
Yeah, I would pick up Singularity too, if it went on sale.
Rickenslacker
Banned
It's not so much that they're hidden, it's just that the front page does a poor job conveying that the series is on sale when it only highlights the latest one. I have to keep reminding myself of that too, as I glossed over Red Faction Armageddon a bunch until I realized I wanted the original and it was on sale as a result.
YianGaruga
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Everyone should buy the Amanita bundle for Machinarium and Botanicula. Both are incredibly charming games.
Sye d'Burns
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Man, I love Crusader Kings II. Get this game, people!
Set your own goals, no matter how unrealistic, and make them happen.
I cannot stop singing the praises of this game.
Don't let the full-priced Sword of Islam DLC dissuade you too heavily. The latest patch gives you all the improvements of SoI, excepting the ability to play a Muslim country. All the DLC does is flip the playability toggle.
Buy the game and see if it's for you. By the time you've given it a good run, you'll likely be able to pick up the DLC on the cheap.
Set your own goals, no matter how unrealistic, and make them happen.
I cannot stop singing the praises of this game.
Don't let the full-priced Sword of Islam DLC dissuade you too heavily. The latest patch gives you all the improvements of SoI, excepting the ability to play a Muslim country. All the DLC does is flip the playability toggle.
Buy the game and see if it's for you. By the time you've given it a good run, you'll likely be able to pick up the DLC on the cheap.
oipic
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It has just gone on sale again over at GMG for the same price ($7.50), if that helps.
It's an off-and-on thing related to server load. Try sorting a couple different ways or checking again later, and hopefully the prices will show up on the sort you want.
Infinite Justice
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Yea this seems like one of their truly "hidden" flash deals since it was the same the last time it appeared (it was actually seeing a poster listing it in his/her haul that notified me that it existed).
But it guess it will be in the limelight soon
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