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Steam Winter Sale 2014 Hidden Deals Thread
- Thread starter Dusk Golem
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Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons is 90% off. You know what to do 
Edit: thanks to this thread, I'm another happy person playing Marlow Briggs - what a surprise!
Edit: thanks to this thread, I'm another happy person playing Marlow Briggs - what a surprise!
charlequin
Banned
Thanks everyone for your contributions here, this thread is always one of the most useful resources during the sale.
Never mind, it's arse. You have literally no spatial awareness from the first person perspective to dodge some of the obstacles the game throws at you. You might as well be playing blindfolded.
Also I'm not too picky about graphics, but this looks ATROCIOUS. Shadows are set to low but other settings are medium-high, resolution is set to 1920x1200 (but it looks to me like it's upscaled? Fake resolution settings?)
(EDIT: Looks like you need to set "post-process" to high to get anti-aliasing, but it still looks quite poor even with it enabled.
This is what it looks like with details/shadows/post processing set to high:
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super-famicom
Member
This is good to know!
WhiskeyDiver
Member
It took all of 6 seconds for me to pick up Marlow Briggs for 99 copper Lincolns. I think that's a record for my fastest purchase without a second thought ever.
No idea if this game is good but it costs $0.14 and it has trading cards.
Defy Gravity Extended
Edit: Actually a fun platformer where you manipulate gravity and it paid for itself.
Defy Gravity Extended
Edit: Actually a fun platformer where you manipulate gravity and it paid for itself.
Brothers wasn't one of my favourite games last year, but for $2 it's worth checking out (to say the least)
Thanks for the heads up on Hate Plus, been looking at that for a while.
Generally speaking, if you're a new PC gamer, browse the <$5 tab - there's a fucktonne of games in there that are absolutely worth your cash.
Thanks for the heads up on Hate Plus, been looking at that for a while.
Generally speaking, if you're a new PC gamer, browse the <$5 tab - there's a fucktonne of games in there that are absolutely worth your cash.
Bl@de
Member
Mount & Blade Franchise
80% off, except the newest DLC. Just avoid the whole collection and get the rest for under 10.
80% off, except the newest DLC. Just avoid the whole collection and get the rest for under 10.
Violett - 81% off @ $1.89
Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon - 75% off @ $2.49
Rise of the Triad (2013) - 75% off @ $3.74
AlternativA - 80% off @ $2.56
Ceville - 75% off @ $2.49
All Telltales games - 75% off (excluding the new stuff)
Blackwell Epiphany - 60% off @ $5.99 (other games are 70% off or 5.99 for the first 4 games)
Worms: Clan Wars - 75% off @ $6.24 (every other worms game is 75% off)
Soul Gambler - 75% off @ $1.24
The Abbey - 90% off @ $1.99
Voyage: Journey to the Moon - 75% off @ $1.24
Metal Dead - 66% off @ $1.69
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - 75% off @ $1.74
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - 75% off @ $2.49
Dustforce DX - 75% off @ $2.49
Dracula Trilogy - 90% off @ $1.49 (49c each for the first two games or 79c for the final game)
Tex Murphy Complete - 75% off or 75% off for each game except Tesla Effect.
Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in the Hotel Lisbon - 75% off @ $2.49
Rise of the Triad (2013) - 75% off @ $3.74
AlternativA - 80% off @ $2.56
Ceville - 75% off @ $2.49
All Telltales games - 75% off (excluding the new stuff)
Blackwell Epiphany - 60% off @ $5.99 (other games are 70% off or 5.99 for the first 4 games)
Worms: Clan Wars - 75% off @ $6.24 (every other worms game is 75% off)
Soul Gambler - 75% off @ $1.24
The Abbey - 90% off @ $1.99
Voyage: Journey to the Moon - 75% off @ $1.24
Metal Dead - 66% off @ $1.69
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - 75% off @ $1.74
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - 75% off @ $2.49
Dustforce DX - 75% off @ $2.49
Dracula Trilogy - 90% off @ $1.49 (49c each for the first two games or 79c for the final game)
Tex Murphy Complete - 75% off or 75% off for each game except Tesla Effect.
Y'all should listen to this man. The game is amazing.
Penumbra has a bit of mid 2000s mid-tier jank about it but it's a good series. If you want to spend your afternoon hiding in a shipping container while rabid, mangy wolves prowl around outside, then have to drag the mouse across the screen to swing a rusty hammer at them when you fuck up and they notice you, this is the game for you.
The third game is pretty disappointing though because it's basically just a series of challenge rooms.
sixpackrules
Member
thank for the tips people
Gray Matter - 2,49 (75% off)
Can't say I have played it, but the game seems to be well regarded in general.
Can't say I have played it, but the game seems to be well regarded in general.
Space Rangers 2 HD have 75% ($5) discount on Steam
Seriously, more gaffers should buy this game.
Seriously, more gaffers should buy this game.
CecilRousso
Member
jediyoshi
Member
That sums up my xmas. Just managed to avoid not buying anything on steam.
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Deleted member 125677
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thanks for this! already grabbed a couple mentioned in the thread
GillianSeed79
Member
Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut is 90 percent off at $2.49. Is the pc port terrible?
Some great suggestions in here, keep it up!
I'd add:
Dinner Date 1,34 http://store.steampowered.com/app/94000
Platformines 2,49 http://store.steampowered.com/app/264540
I'd add:
Dinner Date 1,34 http://store.steampowered.com/app/94000
Platformines 2,49 http://store.steampowered.com/app/264540
autoduelist
Member
I'm really enjoying Breach & Clear (70% off, $4.49).
If you have the money, Door Kickers is supposedly the better game, but I'm having a blast with B&C. It's sort of like Frozen Synapse set in modern day -- there is even FS themed DLC missions/weapons.
Biggest issues - obviously made for IOS, though it mostly transfers over well. However, it's bare bones in implementation -- no way to 'pause' mid move, no easy way to sync actions by different characters, etc. Still, it's competent enough that taking on later mission set missions with really large, well defended fortress defenses on insane difficultly is fun as hell.
If it was the same price as Door Kickers, I'd definitely go for DK... but given I could actually afford this I'm glad I picked it up. At first I was disappointed at what it wasn't, but now that I'm in the thick of it I'm happy with it.
If you have the money, Door Kickers is supposedly the better game, but I'm having a blast with B&C. It's sort of like Frozen Synapse set in modern day -- there is even FS themed DLC missions/weapons.
Biggest issues - obviously made for IOS, though it mostly transfers over well. However, it's bare bones in implementation -- no way to 'pause' mid move, no easy way to sync actions by different characters, etc. Still, it's competent enough that taking on later mission set missions with really large, well defended fortress defenses on insane difficultly is fun as hell.
If it was the same price as Door Kickers, I'd definitely go for DK... but given I could actually afford this I'm glad I picked it up. At first I was disappointed at what it wasn't, but now that I'm in the thick of it I'm happy with it.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Worth 2.49 with Durante fix.
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Deleted member 57681
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Best game on Steam.
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream $1.49
A standard point and click adventure game but with a really dark and interesting story.
Legacy of Kain Collection $4.99
Missing the first game, but still a collection a great of games with superb voice acting and well done lore. I do not know how well the ports are so I hope someone can comment on that.
Insecticide Part 1 $0.74
I just think it looks cool. Any opinions on it?
A standard point and click adventure game but with a really dark and interesting story.
Legacy of Kain Collection $4.99
Missing the first game, but still a collection a great of games with superb voice acting and well done lore. I do not know how well the ports are so I hope someone can comment on that.
Insecticide Part 1 $0.74
I just think it looks cool. Any opinions on it?
spinalscratch
Member
Well two games I am waiting to buy beofre the sale ends in case they get better discounts, but seems unlikely are:
Aarklash Legacy
Recommended by Ken Levine, former creative director and co-founder of Irrational Games.
World in Conflict: Complete Edition
Recommended by Total Biscuit to any fan of RTS games.
Aarklash Legacy
Recommended by Ken Levine, former creative director and co-founder of Irrational Games.
World in Conflict: Complete Edition
Recommended by Total Biscuit to any fan of RTS games.
Avoid the unfinished game.
Stealth Bastard Deluxe - 1.49
Noitu Love 2: Devolution - 1.99
I'll personally go to bat for both of these games. The first is a fantastic puzzle platformer with the quick-death, quick-restart style of play that seems to have perpetuated since Super Meat Boy. Although it's nowhere near as demanding in terms of reflexes. It's short, super palatable and has some legitimately funny moments done through the "words written on the environment" mechanic it cribbed from Splinter Cell: Conviction. Fantastic soundtrack too.
The second is a Gunstar Heroe's-esque beat-em-up with incredibly tight controls and level design. If Treasure made a mouse-based platform action game for the PC, this would be it. And that's not just lip service. NL2 isn't just an okay or decent game in a genre lacking on the PC, this game is real(although still in a genre lacking on PC).
Noitu Love 2: Devolution - 1.99
I'll personally go to bat for both of these games. The first is a fantastic puzzle platformer with the quick-death, quick-restart style of play that seems to have perpetuated since Super Meat Boy. Although it's nowhere near as demanding in terms of reflexes. It's short, super palatable and has some legitimately funny moments done through the "words written on the environment" mechanic it cribbed from Splinter Cell: Conviction. Fantastic soundtrack too.
The second is a Gunstar Heroe's-esque beat-em-up with incredibly tight controls and level design. If Treasure made a mouse-based platform action game for the PC, this would be it. And that's not just lip service. NL2 isn't just an okay or decent game in a genre lacking on the PC, this game is real(although still in a genre lacking on PC).
It ain't hidden but $1.99 for Ghostbusters is so good. And it's licensed so it could always go away.
Noitu Love 2: Devolution is kind of crapp imo... Yeah it tries to mimic Gunstar but it never even gets close. And I recall having technical issues like the game crashing and losing my saves.
Noitu Love 2: Devolution is kind of crapp imo... Yeah it tries to mimic Gunstar but it never even gets close. And I recall having technical issues like the game crashing and losing my saves.
ScreamingTrees
Member
Yes, and its still worth every penny
eot
Banned
SpaceChem - 0.99 (-90%)
Don't be turned off by the trailer, a video couldn't possibly show off this game. If you like puzzle games then just buy it, nothing to lose at that price and most people agree it's one of the best puzzlers ever.
Don't be turned off by the trailer, a video couldn't possibly show off this game. If you like puzzle games then just buy it, nothing to lose at that price and most people agree it's one of the best puzzlers ever.
Bl@de
Member
Is the 1.01b patch for deadly premonition important? Was planning to get it on GOG but it's just patched to 1.01 there ... Some people say 1.01b is not that important. Help gaf
EDIT: Most importantly: Do you need 1.01b for DPFix 0.95 because it says "Various adjustments to improve compatibility with version 1.01b of Deadly Premonition"
EDIT: Most importantly: Do you need 1.01b for DPFix 0.95 because it says "Various adjustments to improve compatibility with version 1.01b of Deadly Premonition"
roadrunn3r
Member
I could not disagree more. Deadcore is one of the most fun games I've played recently. The first person movement is almost perfect and predictable which means after a while you will get the hang of it and calculate very precise jumps.
It certainly has that old style fps vibe which I personally love and reminds me how different a game created with the k&m in mind can be compared to all the modern slow as hell fps mechanics in recent multiplatform games. I can't stress this enough, this IS NOT a game suitable to gamepads, think of it as quake style movement mechanics.
Graphics are enjoyable, not the best out there but I thought it was good enough/functional at least. In terms of re-playability the speedrun mode was awesome for me and we even had some fun local multiplayer sessions with some friends trying to achieve faster runs.
CecilRousso
Member
OP needs more Pixelunk games.
It's not good and it's just half a game. Avoid it. There's no good reason for buying it, other then if you're a collector and need to have everything.
It's not good and it's just half a game. Avoid it. There's no good reason for buying it, other then if you're a collector and need to have everything.
Visualante2
Member
Hexcells would be my recommendation.
Puzzle Agent is 99p
Super Hexagon 65p
Puzzle Dimension is 49p
Race the Sun is £2.09
Love is 67p
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is £1.99
I'm tempted by Lost Planet and Bionic Commando.
Puzzle Agent is 99p
Super Hexagon 65p
Puzzle Dimension is 49p
Race the Sun is £2.09
Love is 67p
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is £1.99
I'm tempted by Lost Planet and Bionic Commando.
King's Bounty: The Legend - $2.49
King's Bounty: Crossworlds - $3.74
These games are accessible even for people who are new to TBS and they're still great fun for veterans. Armored Princess is now obsolete, as Crossworlds has everything AP offers and more. You can also go straight for the Collector's Pack without any regrets but I figure if you like TBS games, you would've already done that. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Disciples II: Gallean's Return - $1.29
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves - $1.29
This is more for people who enjoy some of the newer TBS games and want to check out an older one that isn't just a "Heroes-like." Not sure if the Steam version of Rise of the Elves is standalone or not but it's a great expansion pack.
King's Bounty: Crossworlds - $3.74
These games are accessible even for people who are new to TBS and they're still great fun for veterans. Armored Princess is now obsolete, as Crossworlds has everything AP offers and more. You can also go straight for the Collector's Pack without any regrets but I figure if you like TBS games, you would've already done that. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Disciples II: Gallean's Return - $1.29
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves - $1.29
This is more for people who enjoy some of the newer TBS games and want to check out an older one that isn't just a "Heroes-like." Not sure if the Steam version of Rise of the Elves is standalone or not but it's a great expansion pack.
This game is amazing.
I've bought it for full price twice (PC at release, and ipad at release), as well as for more than that once (limited signed edition that was on kickstarter or some crowdfunding site).
It's been in a shitload of bundles now though, but at 1$ there's really no reason to not get it.
It's truly a great puzzle game.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
A-Train 9 V3.0: Railway Simulator is discounted 50%-off until sale's end. Those who hanker for management simulation gaming, be it a mix of tycoon and city-building or financial sims, will love this. Just keep in mind that it's $29.99 without Japanese train carriages/engines (JR Group refuses to let major Western game developersDovetail Games includedhave or pay large sums for access to licenses).
derExperte
Member
Got one SpaceChem in my inventory since forever, someone please take it: https://store.steampowered.com/account/ackgift/4D5CBE012991B90A
Tizoc
Member
This is just wrong and cruel.
Caesar III
Member
GOG is an older version. Haven't tried it. I would recommend going for the Steam version if you want the fix. Even the Steam version with fix is jank. I think the controls are broken, both mouse and Xbox controller. I never played very far but others experienced crashes and found that changing from Vista to XP compatibility mode can get you past portions of the game that require you to look up.Is the 1.01b patch for deadly premonition important? Was planning to get it on GOG but it's just patched to 1.01 there ... Some people say 1.01b is not that important. Help gaf
EDIT: Most importantly: Do you need 1.01b for DPFix 0.95 because it says "Various adjustments to improve compatibility with version 1.01b of Deadly Premonition"
Bl@de
Member
Hmm sounds bad. In that case I pass for now. Don't have time for broken games with no support. Even if many people call it a hidden gem.