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Steam Summer Sales 2012 Thread 2: No One I Know Voted for Nixon
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XeroSauce
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Really repetitive, but I liked the system they had and the story isn't half bad, if not overused (gangs vs. corrupted government, horrah)
Worth $2.49
XeroSauce
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My opinion on Magicka
TLR version:
buy Magicka? Yes
Buy DLC?
The Stars Are Left - Yes
Vietnam & The Other Side of the Coin - maybe
Rest - No
Base game vs the collection?
Looks for Magicka keys in the Steam trade thread (and contact me *puppy eyes*). I recommend the base game, but the deal on the collection is very good if you want the adventure and challenge DLCs.
I really enjoy Magicka, I definitely recommend it. You can create your own spells by combining elements and use them in different ways (normal cast, area, enchant your weapon). The best aspect of the game is the co-op imo. Nothing is more fun than everyone throwing spells around and accidentally killing each other (as anyone can res, death is cheap). It is a lot more difficult and frustrating in single player, but made quite some changes that make the single player easier. Another great aspect is the world that parodies almost every fantasy/game/movie trope. I'm not sure, but I guess it's still buggy.
As for the DLC, the DLC is divided into four categories
New adventure/campaign (recommended):
The Stars are Left. This DLC adds a new 3 chapter campaign and has a Cthulhu theme. Recommended, just for the cultists in the second chapter. Also includes new survival maps with new enemies. If you play online, only the host needs to have this DLC to play it.
Challenge missions (maybe):
Vietnam and The Other Side of the Coin.
The challenge mission is almost like a single campaign chapter. However, there are no checkpoints like the survival maps. That means once everyone is dead, you have to redo the entire mission. Incredibly frustrating in SP. I really don't like the Vietnam mission, the addition of guns/ranged weapons to the game does not work. Prepare to get instakilled from off screen enemies etc. I haven't played the other challenge mission yet. I would not recommend this to a new player. If you play online, only the host needs to have this DLC to play it.
Survival/PvP maps (not recommended):
More maps for survival or PvP. The base game already contain at least three survival maps. I would not recommend it. If you play online, only the host needs to have this DLC to play it.
Customes (not recommended):
Mostly cosmetic, you can chose between different robes. Pretty useless, but fun. The base game already contains a number of different robes. Not recommended.
Base game vs the collection?
The collection contains all the current DLC and pricewise it's a very good deal (for the price of the base game + the newest DLC you get everything). But I would not recommend all the DLC to new players who aren't sure whether they will like the game/how much time they will spend on it. Of all the DLC I'd only recommend The Stars Are Left without question.
I would suggest to look at the Steam Trading topic or ask here if people have extra keys for Magicka (with some DLC) from the Amazon Paradox bundle. You should be able to get them for cheap.
Also blatant self promotion, I have keys for the base game + Vietnam + The Stars are Left (And some more DLC) that I want to sell for the current price of the base game
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No, it hasn't been a daily sale yet. I already bought it when it was a flash but I am hoping it shows up again since my gf fell in love with it and now wants to have it as well
Ah you're right. Man it feels like the first few days were so long ago. These repeats feel like it's been drawn out so badly. I still have no clue what to make of that tiny small spacing for it if you scroll so the pricing map shows it by days.
http://www.steamprices.com/us/app/207490/rayman-origins
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For the love of god, buy far cry1 though. It's 2.49 as well.
Maybe worth 2,50 but certainly not worth anyones lifetime.
I want this so badly.
Not surprised, though. I hope it's a daily tomorrow or a Flash, at least.
We're going to be disappointed about this tomorrow. Then on Sunday it's like, BOOM, open season because it's going to show up or something like it was set up that way.
Damn it, I'm torn between Crysis and Red Orchestra 2. I already have several multiplayer FPS's, but Red Orchestra looks so tempting. Then again, Crysis has been on my need to play list for a while. I should be able to run it ok, seeing as I can run Metro 2033 on medium settings with DX9.
Halp?
Halp?
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Retro_
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This is like telling people not to buy X-men or Simpsons with belt scrollers
Yeah they're horrible representations of the genre, especially when compared to better games but most people don't care and think they're all the same.
Crysis.
I would go with Crysis. RO2 is primarily a multiplayer game and last I heard the community wasn't very large.
Winnie the Pimp
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Eh Driver doesn't look so bad hmmm is the single player story mode worth it alone?
Alan Wake Complete (9.99)
Hitman Blood Money (2.49)
Mirror's Edge (4.99)
Nba 2k12 (9.99)
STALKER: SoC (4.99)
Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers (5.99)
Splinter Cell Conviction Complete (8.73)
$47.23
Not bad at all. Still waiting on a few things. Will probably pick up Just Cause 2 if it goes on sale again and Arma.
Hitman Blood Money (2.49)
Mirror's Edge (4.99)
Nba 2k12 (9.99)
STALKER: SoC (4.99)
Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers (5.99)
Splinter Cell Conviction Complete (8.73)
$47.23
Not bad at all. Still waiting on a few things. Will probably pick up Just Cause 2 if it goes on sale again and Arma.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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The Witcher 2 for $16 or Mass Effect for $10, probably going to be my last decision and purchase, hmm...
B_Rik_Schitthaus
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Retro_
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What the hell kind of non-question
Witcher 2
Better game of the better franchise
insane0hflex
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Grab the Witcher II also! It's like the best of the Witcher 1, but with much better combat, great soundtrack, incredible story, and much, much better controls.
combat is similar to Batman Arkham asylum or city.
mercenar1e
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Mavromatis
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Somebody send me a new graphics card, I can't even play this game vanilla.
XeroSauce
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It's an STG for those who don't even know what STG means, really. Couldn't care less about it myself, but whatevah.
Even though I said I'm done, I would snatch it up at that price. Don't see it going that low though.
Buttonbasher
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Chaos Theory most certainly does not look like poop. I didn't have to tunnel or anything for multiplayer either. Buy CT and not Conviction.
CT co-op is FAR better than Conviction Co-op as well.
Soyongdori
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Fuck yeah! Finally Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is 75% off.
Bought that shit up.
Bought that shit up.
Majima Everywhere System
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Last Baron
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Please come back Thief so I can empty out my wallet and be done with the sale.
Mavromatis
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ßthePenguin;40081814 said:
I got one for my earlier "freebie acquisition" but the last one didn't give me one. And the community one doesn't stack up with sales.
Ultimadrago
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Personal Haul/"Damages":
Civ V GOTY: $12.49
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet: $3.74
Machinarium: $2.49
The Longest Journey: $2.49
Swords and Soldiers HD w/ DLC: $2.74
Chantelise: $2.49
Torchlight: $3.74
GTA Complete Pack: $12.49
Gundemonium Bundle: $4.99
Dear Esther + OST: $3.74
Indie Bundle V : $9.99
The Walking Dead: $15.99
Shatter: $2.49
Fallout 3 GOTY: $4.99
Fallout New Vegas Ultimate: $9.99
Caster: $.99
Monkey Island: Special Edition Bundle: $3.74
Tobe's Veritcal Adventure: $1.24
Borderlands GOTY: $7.49
Skyrim: $29.79
PixelJunk Eden: $2.00
Half-Life 1 Anthology: $3.74
Binding of Isaac Bundle: $2.23
Trine 2: $3.74
Terraria, Legend of Grimrock: $8.48
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition: $4.99
Total: 163.28
Gift:
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet: $3.74
Plants vs Zombies: $2.49
Dead Space 2: $4.99
Assassin's Creed: Deluxe, Brotherhood: $12.48
Total: 23.70
(Thinking of a couple move giveaways)
Civ V GOTY: $12.49
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet: $3.74
Machinarium: $2.49
The Longest Journey: $2.49
Swords and Soldiers HD w/ DLC: $2.74
Chantelise: $2.49
Torchlight: $3.74
GTA Complete Pack: $12.49
Gundemonium Bundle: $4.99
Dear Esther + OST: $3.74
Indie Bundle V : $9.99
The Walking Dead: $15.99
Shatter: $2.49
Fallout 3 GOTY: $4.99
Fallout New Vegas Ultimate: $9.99
Caster: $.99
Monkey Island: Special Edition Bundle: $3.74
Tobe's Veritcal Adventure: $1.24
Borderlands GOTY: $7.49
Skyrim: $29.79
PixelJunk Eden: $2.00
Half-Life 1 Anthology: $3.74
Binding of Isaac Bundle: $2.23
Trine 2: $3.74
Terraria, Legend of Grimrock: $8.48
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition: $4.99
Total: 163.28
(Maybe I did the math wrong)
Gift:
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet: $3.74
Plants vs Zombies: $2.49
Dead Space 2: $4.99
Assassin's Creed: Deluxe, Brotherhood: $12.48
Total: 23.70
(Thinking of a couple move giveaways)
Yes.
Best deal ever was i went to walmart and it was 1$ for the retail copy.
That and burnout paradise 1$ each , cheapest i ever paid for retail games.
Hum, only got one freebie and just remembered my email on gmg is another one for paypal measures. Could use the 2nd one to get the other game cheaper but i guess ill pass and just get HR for now.
You better not betray me! Here i come.
They just upped the limit to 50 instead of removing it.
EDIT: It might be only for physical copies though.
I would love to know what that's from. Seems familiar in that way that I know I haven't seen it but I should know what it's from anyway.
They did not clarify for DD versions or Steam, just for retail copies as far as users can tell.
Yea oops, I should have kept reading. Sorry.
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