Empty Space
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So between Risen and Arcania which game is better and why?
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Steam Summer Sales 2012 Thread: we still like you Tony
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Does the 2008 Prince of Persia contain the Epilogue DLC that was actually the real ending they cut in order to make more money?
Also, wasn't the 2010 The Forgotten Sands just a remake of Sands of Time? I haven't tried playing a PoP game since the awful taste that Two Thrones left in my mouth.
Also, wasn't the 2010 The Forgotten Sands just a remake of Sands of Time? I haven't tried playing a PoP game since the awful taste that Two Thrones left in my mouth.
A Human Becoming
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I think of the PoP trilogy it was the most similar to Sands of Time but not an actual remake.
Buttonbasher
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Not even a little bit. It's a sequel to Sands of Time that takes place between SoT and Warrior Within.
Jul 15, 2012 $9.99Purchase
Summer Sale Indie Bundle Day Four
Jul 14, 2012 $7.99Purchase
Ys Origin
Jul 14, 2012 $9.99Purchase
Bioshock Franchise Pack (Summer 2012)
Jul 14, 2012 $9.99Purchase
Alan Wake Bundle (Summer 2012)
Jul 13, 2012 $3.74Purchase
Trine 2
Jul 12, 2012 $2.49Purchase
Crusader Kings II Sword of Islam
Jul 12, 2012 $37.48Purchase
CKII DLC Combo, Saints Row: The Third Franchise Pack
$81.67 so far. Basically half of which came on the first day.
Summer Sale Indie Bundle Day Four
Jul 14, 2012 $7.99Purchase
Ys Origin
Jul 14, 2012 $9.99Purchase
Bioshock Franchise Pack (Summer 2012)
Jul 14, 2012 $9.99Purchase
Alan Wake Bundle (Summer 2012)
Jul 13, 2012 $3.74Purchase
Trine 2
Jul 12, 2012 $2.49Purchase
Crusader Kings II Sword of Islam
Jul 12, 2012 $37.48Purchase
CKII DLC Combo, Saints Row: The Third Franchise Pack
$81.67 so far. Basically half of which came on the first day.
I H8 Memes
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Looks like other people are having problems too. http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1439
There seem to be a couple of community fixes in the stickied section.
Just read a few reviews. I have no idea why I thought it was a straight up remake. Almost every review says it's a game people who liked Sands of Time but hated Two Thrones would like.
If PoP 2008 contains the Epilogue DLC the I think I'm going to be buying both. Time to do some research....
Just a random aside: I've been playing Ys Origin for the last two days and it is SO MUCH FUN. It reminds me of Secret of Mana, but you don't have to worry about leveling up weapons/mana, the story isn't quite as "Epic", and the combat is much more fluid (meaning, with skill you can dodge enemy attacks). Thus far, it's been my favorite impulse buy of this sale. If it goes on Daily Deal, I highly recommend it to everyone!
Started with $90, running on $27 left.
So far,
Amnesia The Dark Descent
Alan Wake Collection
Bioshock 2
Darksiders
DiRT (loved the first one had to at 2.50)
Prince of Persia
Basically just hoping for Driver to get a flash sale or daily and that'll be it for me, unless some other deals really pop out. I've been a console gamer until I finally got a gaming PC. Thing was 565 on Newegg and it runs Battlefield 3 on high at stable framerate and like every other game I've played on Ultra with 40 fps plus. Syndicate, even with its over done lighting looks fantastic.
Amazon (Used some extra funds here)
Dead Space 1 and 2
Syndicate
Sniper Elite V2
Battlefield 3
So far,
Amnesia The Dark Descent
Alan Wake Collection
Bioshock 2
Darksiders
DiRT (loved the first one had to at 2.50)
Prince of Persia
Basically just hoping for Driver to get a flash sale or daily and that'll be it for me, unless some other deals really pop out. I've been a console gamer until I finally got a gaming PC. Thing was 565 on Newegg and it runs Battlefield 3 on high at stable framerate and like every other game I've played on Ultra with 40 fps plus. Syndicate, even with its over done lighting looks fantastic.
Amazon (Used some extra funds here)
Dead Space 1 and 2
Syndicate
Sniper Elite V2
Battlefield 3
intheinbetween
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my tiny haul so far:
Alan Wake Bundle (Sumner 2012) 8.99
L.A Noire C.E 4.78
Saints Row the Third's Trouble with the Clones 1.39
I hope I can get a cheap GTA IV or a Just Cause 2 hot deal. I was looking forward to get Max Payne at 24.99 but I found a retail deal at 29.99 so I think I will stick with the retail one, I'd rather spend 5 more for a physical title.
Alan Wake Bundle (Sumner 2012) 8.99
L.A Noire C.E 4.78
Saints Row the Third's Trouble with the Clones 1.39
I hope I can get a cheap GTA IV or a Just Cause 2 hot deal. I was looking forward to get Max Payne at 24.99 but I found a retail deal at 29.99 so I think I will stick with the retail one, I'd rather spend 5 more for a physical title.
The epilogue was console only I believe.
Small haul so far. Already have most of the games I want! :|
Joint Task Force - Probably terrible, I have some good memories of that game when I was 15 and I had a terrible PC.
Sword of the Stars - I really want to play with spaceships. And I'm ready to suffer.
Walking Dead - GAF forced me to buy it. Damn you!
Joint Task Force - Probably terrible, I have some good memories of that game when I was 15 and I had a terrible PC.
Sword of the Stars - I really want to play with spaceships. And I'm ready to suffer.
Walking Dead - GAF forced me to buy it. Damn you!
Incendiary
Banned
X3: Albion Prelude has been on my wishlist for some time. Should I just get that or the whole X bundle? I don't think I'll enjoy it enough to really play through all the rest, so I'm wondering if there is a definitive X game to get, or just go with the most recent?
What I got so far:
Trine 2 $3.74
- First Trine is really good. This is even better. No-brainer buy.
Lara Croft Guardian of Light ($3.74) - Hoping it's as good in single player as people have said.
Lara Croft Guardian of Light: Legacy of Kain Character Pack ($0.86) - I'm enough a fan of Legacy of Kain, and this felt cheap enough for what it is.
Binding of Isaac Wrath of the Lamb ($0.74) - I got Isaac for cheap, and I enjoyed my time with it. Can't argue against a purchase this small.
Ys Origin ($7.99) - Got Oath at full price when it came out, and it was completely awesome and challenging. Hoping for more of that with Origin.
Batman Arkham City, and DLC, except for skins ($19.33) - Loved Asylum. Didn't know about the DRM until I booted that game up, and it wasn't nearly intrusive or limited enough to hurt my time with it. Taking a bit of a risk here. High hopes for when I finally get this downloaded. Thinking I'll like the open world more than Asylum. Probably should have been smart and waited on the DLC to make sure I don't have any weird problems, but couldn't help myself.
I wanted to get AssCreedRev, but I passed on that, along with Saints Row 3 and Space Marine. I'd rather get Saints Row 3 in one big package with all the DLC. Space Marine's demo didn't really hold my interest, even though I tend to be into hack, shoot, and slashes. AssCreedRev, well, if it's not better than Brotherhood, I can't see why I'd want it, especially since I'm not a fan of uPlay. It felt more intrusive and pointless than GFWL with Batman.
Might be done with this sale now. I already had a ton of games to play through before this sale started, especially including games I got on GOG. I'd like to pick up Fortune Summoners for a bit cheaper, but somehow I don't think it'll end up as a special deal. Considering just buying it and being done. But then, it's way too early - only going into day 5 of the sale. Stupid, awesome Steam sales. Gotta keep waiting for those dailies ...
Trine 2 $3.74
- First Trine is really good. This is even better. No-brainer buy.
Lara Croft Guardian of Light ($3.74) - Hoping it's as good in single player as people have said.
Lara Croft Guardian of Light: Legacy of Kain Character Pack ($0.86) - I'm enough a fan of Legacy of Kain, and this felt cheap enough for what it is.
Binding of Isaac Wrath of the Lamb ($0.74) - I got Isaac for cheap, and I enjoyed my time with it. Can't argue against a purchase this small.
Ys Origin ($7.99) - Got Oath at full price when it came out, and it was completely awesome and challenging. Hoping for more of that with Origin.
Batman Arkham City, and DLC, except for skins ($19.33) - Loved Asylum. Didn't know about the DRM until I booted that game up, and it wasn't nearly intrusive or limited enough to hurt my time with it. Taking a bit of a risk here. High hopes for when I finally get this downloaded. Thinking I'll like the open world more than Asylum. Probably should have been smart and waited on the DLC to make sure I don't have any weird problems, but couldn't help myself.
I wanted to get AssCreedRev, but I passed on that, along with Saints Row 3 and Space Marine. I'd rather get Saints Row 3 in one big package with all the DLC. Space Marine's demo didn't really hold my interest, even though I tend to be into hack, shoot, and slashes. AssCreedRev, well, if it's not better than Brotherhood, I can't see why I'd want it, especially since I'm not a fan of uPlay. It felt more intrusive and pointless than GFWL with Batman.
Might be done with this sale now. I already had a ton of games to play through before this sale started, especially including games I got on GOG. I'd like to pick up Fortune Summoners for a bit cheaper, but somehow I don't think it'll end up as a special deal. Considering just buying it and being done. But then, it's way too early - only going into day 5 of the sale. Stupid, awesome Steam sales. Gotta keep waiting for those dailies ...
Pretty tame so far. LOTR WitN was from GMG.
Have fun with War in the North, that games is ridiculously hard.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
I've never played any of the X games, but reading around (because I'm quite interested), Albion Prelude seems to be DLC, while Terran Conflict is standalone.
I'm thinking about just going with Terran Conflict, myself.
The sale has been good value to me so far. I'll probably buy a lot more stuff as they come along, but the ones I really want are Dungeon Siege III and Divine Divinity.
alexandros
Banned
Risen is better in every way except graphics. It has a better story, better roleplaying with meaningful choices and consequences, a better battle system, better writing (though not stellar objectively), better eveerything really. Arcania just has some pretty locations.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Yup, just saw a bunch of reports from 2009 saying it was "Console Only". Damn, that makes the decision to get it a little harder, even at $2.50. I guess I could always just watch a Youtube "Lets Play" of the DLC.... Hrmmm....
Incendiary
Banned
Oh seriously? Huh, yeah, just took a look myself and Albion Prelude does seem to be the DLC to Terran Conflict. I added Albion Prelude because it was one of the achievement games during the Winter Sale. Fucking glad I didn't bite back then because that would have sucked.
I'll think on Terran Conflict, I have a few hours before I'm gonna sleep.
alexandros
Banned
A bit overrated but fun. A solid purchase at the current price.
Incendiary
Banned
Bastion is great, but I played it on 360 with a controller. One of my top 5 games of 2011, though, if that's worth anything.
Nice. I heard the loot is pretty decent too. Next game on my list for sure.
My brother played the entire game with KBM. I play on a controller and find it takes a little more effort to aim well.
Edit: Massive delay when trying to type a post with Saints Row 3 running. One letter per second basically.
Uncle0wnage
Member
Is the indie bundle worth it for A Valley Without Wind?
My girlfriend loves it. Until sc5 it's also pretty unique. Well worth a buy I'd say.
CarbonatedFalcon
Member
What's the verdict on the X games?
I like EVE Online and these seem similar.
Worth it to get the whole pack? Or just Terran Conflict? And if Terran Conflict, Albion Prelude as well? Those two would be cheaper than the entire pack. Not sure if the others are worth it, even if they're cheap.
I like EVE Online and these seem similar.
Worth it to get the whole pack? Or just Terran Conflict? And if Terran Conflict, Albion Prelude as well? Those two would be cheaper than the entire pack. Not sure if the others are worth it, even if they're cheap.
Koroviev
Member
So, assuming Just Cause 2 wins the vote, whose going to get it just for the MP mod they released. I'm having a hard time deciding whether to get that for the MP mod, or GTA 4 for the ENB series mod and because I never finished it on consoles
JC2. Don't support GFWL and lousy ports.
Considering the bundle is only a dollar more, if you don't have any of those other games, hell yeah it's worth it.
Reagan's BR
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So, assuming Just Cause 2 wins the vote, whose going to get it just for the MP mod. I'm having a hard time deciding whether to get that for the MP mod, or GTA 4 for the ENB series mod and because I never finished it on consoles
But Dead Space is getting the vote.
zerokoolpsx
Member
lol
After watching GiantBomb's quick look. I can see why you need one. Don't have a gamepad sadly. Would have bought it.
Is it? I'm not seeing the percentages yet?
Empty Space
Member
I'll stay away then thanks.
I hope not, DS2 has been $5 a few times this year already. Just Cause 2 has been actually lower than $5 at times.
Koroviev
Member
Don't listen to him. He's just spreading malicious lies.
GTA IV ENB doesn't work that well with Steam. Need te retail version to get the best out of it.So, assuming Just Cause 2 wins the vote, whose going to get it just for the MP mod. I'm having a hard time deciding whether to get that for the MP mod, or GTA 4 for the ENB series mod and because I never finished it on consoles
MP mod or JC2 hasn't been released. It gets tested every now and then.
Both games are well worth buying. Even with no mods. Two of the best games I have on pc.
Both 1 and 2 were just 5 bucks on Amazon as well. Like 2 days ago.
Risen is known for being great. Arcania is known for being shittier than shit. Never heard a good word about it.
zerokoolpsx
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Dead Space 2 takes it with 36%
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