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Steam Summer Sales Thread: remember: you can actually play after buying

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Mœbius

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Hitman: Blood Money
X3: TC
Terraria

For me today; joining my 2011 Steam sale haul of:

Audiosurf
Beat Hazard
Bit.Trip Beat
Bit.Trip Runner
Capsized
DEFCON
Frozen Synapse
Inside A Star-Filled Sky
Recettear

...and bonus SSF4 AE, which I managed to grab when it was mistakenly put on sale. :D

There have been a few others I seriously considered but overall I'm happy with that - have already put a lot of time into Frozen Synapse.
 
S

Saige

I must do better.
I’ll pick up Blood Money again just so I have it on steam (worth it at this price).

And since it’s the last daily deals day I might as well buy the Puzzle Agent games and the Eschalon RPG games.
 
masterkajo

masterkajo

Member
ohhthegore said:
Man i really want Portal 2 but I want to have the PS3 version so I can have it on my PS3 and PC, ugghhhhh I wonder how long till I can find it at retail for that price
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My thoughts exactly... then I played like 10 minutes on PS3 and put it down, redeemed the Steam copy and never touched the PS3 version again. Normally I like playing on consoles but Portal 2 I only play on PC now.
 
Sanic

Sanic

Member
Does Forgotten Sands still require a permanent internet connection? Steam page says it does, but I know they're sometimes slow to update those, or don't update them at all.
 
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Snuggles

erotic butter maelstrom
Great haul today, my two most wanted sales managed to pop up:

Dead Space 2 & NWN2

It pleases me to see them both installing (very, very slowly).

I also picked up Prince of Persia since $5 is a fair price for the visuals.

There might be a couple games I want in the recap sale, but for the most part I'm all set. Good sale, I have a lot to play!
 
M

Mikor

Member
Would anyone be interested in trading a copy of Nimbus for a copy of Magicka?

To clarify, you would be gifting me a copy of Nimbus. In exchange, I would be gifting you a copy of Magicka. Currently, in the US store, Nimbus is priced at $5, and Magicka is priced at $6.69.

I snagged Magicka in a 4 pack, and I have a spare copy to give, which is why I'm interested in the trade. PM me if interested, I'll edit this post if I find someone to trade with.
 
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Proc

Member
Total Damage:

-Assasin's Creed Pack (Ubisoft login shit is lame...U-Play?? Seriously?)
-Terraria..haven't played it yet
-NWN 2 Plat (love DnD universe)
-DAO: UE...more great rpg goodness
-Universe in a Box...bought it out of curiosity
-RA3 & Company of Heroes Collection...dvds got lost in move and I wouldn't mind coming back to those after some starcraft 2 skirmishes
-Frozen Synapse...so far my fave pickup of the sale
-Hitman Blood money...so cheap and I haven't played it yet

All in all a great set of games to keep playing for a while for under $100. I stayed away from re-buying games I already played/own on consoles or double dips where I actively had the DVDs available (Mass Effect 2, Fallout 3, etc.)
 
D

Dennis

Banned
I have 3 copies of Terraria to give away for free.

PM me your Steam ID and I will send a game to the first three PMs I get.
 
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ampere

Member
JADS said:
Total damage €184.93 oh my, I went way over budget...

I regret nothing
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Damn. I just hit $105. I think I'm 100% done though....

Playing Darksiders first! It's really fun, and I'm glad I have a 360 controller for it.
 
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Necromanti

Member
I just knew that Terraria would go on sale. I'm so happy...

...but I'm kind of annoyed that there's no Mac version. I don't know if I should get it now, or wait for it go on sale again (like during the end of the year sales) later down the line when I have my PC.

EDIT: NEVERMIND

DennisK4 said:
I have 3 copies of Terraria to give away for free.

PM me your Steam ID and I will send a game to the first three PMs I get.
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PM'D. OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD.
 
S

StuBurns

Banned
mxgt said:
Can't believe I see some people saying Portal 2 is too much
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It's still my favorite game this year (although Journey will probably dethrone it), but if people want to hold out, it's not like it won't get a lot cheaper.
 
C

C.T.

Member
wait, I'm quite sure TLR wasn't on my daily deals page. Did I miss it? it still says 75% discount but when I click on it it is 33% (which means 20€)...
 
TomcatTheLion

TomcatTheLion

Member
Since I already got Terraria as a gift the only thing left to grab is the Dead Space Pack.

VTM Bloodlines will be the last thing I pick up unless something I wanted resurfaces tomorrow.
 
E

echoshifting

Banned
I can't believe I almost forgot on the last day of new stuff ;p

And how much stuff there is! What a great day. Definitely Terraria and Portal 2...lots of maybes! NWN2 is a tempting price but I'll probably skip it. Dead Space 2 is also tempting, that's a great price, but I haven't finished the first one. Maybe the X super box but probably not. Time to look through the regular deals and see how much those are gonna set me back. One of the best and worst parts.
 
G

Gvaz

Banned
Here's my damage so far, tomorrow might spent 10$ or so but that'd be it.

BOUGHT:

BIT.TRIP.RUNNER
= 2.50
The Longest Journey + Dreamfall, The Heroes Pack, JC2 DLC: Black Market Aerial Pack, JC2 Black Market Boom Pack, JC2 DLC - Bull's Eye Assault Rifle, JC2 DLC - Rico's Signature Gun, JC2 DLC - Chevalier Classic, JC2 DLC - Agency Hovercraft, JC2 DLC - Monster Truck, Mafia II DLC - Renegade, Mafia II DLC - War Hero, Mafia II DLC - Greaser, Mafia II DLC - Vegas
= 21.46
Killing Floor PostMortem Character Pack 2 DLC, Killing Floor - "London's Finest" DLC Character pack, HOARD, Garshasp The Monster Slayer
= 7.47
Magicka - Wizards Survival Kit DLC, Magicka: Vietnam, Magicka: Marshland, Magicka: Nippon DLC, Magicka: Final Frontier, Magicka: Watchtower, Magicka: Frozen Lake, Magicka: Robe Bundle
= 6.69
Assassin's Creed II: Deluxe Edition, Tropico 3 Gold
= 11.78
King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame Druids DLC
= 1.50
Beat Hazard iTunes DLC, Beat Hazard - Ultra
= 1.49
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
= 2.49
The Last Remnant (SEI), Mafia II DLC - Jimmys Vendetta, Mafia II DLC Joe's Adventures
= 14.97
Prince of Persia: Forgotten Sands - Digital Deluxe Edition, X: Beyond the Frontier, X-Tension, Neverwinter Nights 2: Platinum
= 16.76

TOTAL SPENT
$87.11
BUDGET
$50

Got for free
Magicka
Alien Breed 2
Sanctum
Lost Planet 2
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
 
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Johann

Member
Toma said:
Quote. Has anyone got an answer?
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I personally found NW1 disappointing in comparison to Baldur's Gate 2. You couldn't have a large party until later in the game, the story was boring and predictable, quests were unimaginative 'kill this guy, retrieve item', moral choices were unambiguously black and white with little consequence. I didn't like the game until the Horde of the Underdark expansion, which fixed some of my complaints. The multiplayer was competent but Neverwinter Night 2 is an upgrade.

Neverwinter 2 gets a lot right in having a fully developed party. It uses the 3.5 ADnD rule set. It has a big epic quest with a definitive goal. There are important choices the character can make, especially in developing their relationship with companions. Each chapter has its own arch and gameplay mechanic rather than taking you to new towns that let you do the same series of quests. However, its biggest weakness is the pacing. The opening act takes way to long with little of the main story being followed through. The The story itself has its tone occilating between serious story and self-parody. The influence system for companions is unintuitive and requires trial and error or a game guide to fully understand.

It's first expansion, Mask of the Betrayer, is a masterpiece. It's well paced with excellent writing, player choice, and quests. Each quest ties into the themes of the narrative. The influence system is refined and more transparent. Your mileage may vary on a central game mechanics involving the main character's new ability. I'd get the series for just this expansion.

The second expansion is a different beast altogether. You create your own party and go questing, similar to the Icewind Dale games. It's recommended for people who like Icewind Dale series or traditional DnD party building and questing.
 
P

Petrie

Banned
I'll try for an answer once more: Does Blood Money have decent 360 pad support? Also, is there any reason to play it on PC instead of tracking down the 360 version for cheap?
 
edgefusion

edgefusion

Member
Sam & Max Season 1 in the Mac section is not actually Mac compatible. :( Season 2 is though. Is it cool to just go straight into season 2 without playing season 1 first?
 
Goro Majima

Goro Majima

Kitty Genovese Member
Vampire the Masquerade
The Longest Journey and Dreamfall
iD Super Pack
Oblivion GOTY
Witcher 2
Back to the Future
Star Wars Empire at War Gold Edition
Civilization 5 (Gamersgate CD Key)
Star Wars Battlefront II
Spacechem
Half-Life 1, Opposing Force, Blue Shift
Defense Grid
Trine
Alpha Protocol
Singularity
Fallout New Vegas and DLC
Stalker Bundle
Company of Heroes Gold
Risen
The Last Remnant
Fallout 3 GOTY
Universe Sandbox
Mafia II
Beat Hazard Ultra
Terraria
Morrowind GOTY
1701 AD Gold Edition
The Witcher
X3: Terran Conflict
Rush for Berlin: Gold Edition
For the Glory: A Europa Universalis Game
Supreme Commander 2
_________________________________________

Total Spent: $291.57

Sure that sounds like a big number but that is a ridiculous amount of entertainment for what would basically be 5 full price retail games.

My original plan was to spend about $150 lol
 
B

Brazil

Living in the shadow of Amaz
Had X3, Neverwinter Nights 2, Supreme Commander 2, and the Hitman pack at my cart at one point.

Ended up with X3 only. I'm so proud of myself.

Too bad The Witcher wasn't a daily deal. Maybe during the Christmas sale.
 
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anddo0

Member
Thanks for the replies on Hitman: Contracts.

I went ahead and purchased the collection.

Any chance Fallout: NV goes back on sale on the last day? I regret not purchasing it at $15. I tried to get it on sale at BB for $10 with no luck.

Also, someone sell me on Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines. I've admittedly, only watched a few clips on Youtube. It's received such praise, why?
 
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Deleted member 10571

Unconfirmed Member
wienke said:
Sure that sounds like a big number but that is a ridiculous amount of entertainment for what would basically be 5 full price retail games.
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So how many of those games will you actually play for longer than a day?
 
C

Codeblue

Member
Does anyone have a rundown of what POP games are worth playing? Haven't played them since they were sidescroller.

Also, Is Forgotten Sands just a remake of Sands of Time?
 
L

Laurentius

Member
Since someone dropped out, I still have one more spot for a Terraria four pack. Let me know if you're interested -- it's $1.87 per person. Or if you have a game you want to trade for it, let me know.

PM me or add me on Steam: SenseiJinx
 
neoism

neoism

Member
Guys I've stopped myself all sale because I have too much to play, but I just beat OOT3D, and I've really wanted POP08 for awhile... does it have 360 pad support and can you mod it? Also it it not just a good looking game.. I do love the way it looks, but is it fun
 
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somato

Member
I think I am finished as I do not expect wanting anything tomorrow. Nor will I purchase anything I do want! :p

Just under $120 for all this:

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Snuggles

erotic butter maelstrom
Nice haul, sirrian. It's worth that price just for VVVVVV and Terraria, fuckin indie gaming at it's best.



MisterNugNug said:
Should I just get Vampire Bloodlines now? I mean tomorrow is just a best deals redux, right?
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absolutely, yes

I'm not gonna shut up about it until everyone has played it.
 
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