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Steam Winter Sales 2012 | Deal quality keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
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Take heart, chum. It will be on sale again, possibly during this sale.
Nope. Zeno Clash is about the best way you can spend one dollar these days.
2 copies of Bad Rats.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
There's a demo for 2. Play it.
Seems kind of unfair. Of course jrpgs are outdated when the second they stop being turn-based, they don't count anymore.
Where is DMC4 £1.20?
Are you saying turn based is outdated? The fuck?
Lets wait and see I guess. I really hope so. :S
perhaps try this: http://store.steampowered.com/app/46750/?snr=1_7_suggest__13
I have it but haven't played it yet, sorry.
There are plenty of JRPGs that aren't turn based.
To me it is more art style, storytelling style, and (unfortunately) menu based combat.
No one is restricted to make games in only one genre anyways. If a developer is feeling a genre is outdated...stop making games in that genre perhaps?
It sounds like X-COM: Enemy Unknown would be right up your alley. Tactical battles with a strategy lair to improve your gear so you are better in those tactical battles basically.
YianGaruga
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Where did you get that idea? The Tales series and recent FFs are non-turn-based JRPGs, for example.
Depends on the context.
When it comes to dismissing jrpgs? Yes.
When it comes to King's Bounty or HoMM? No.
Or they could push the genre. Most games are currently blending multiple genres anyway. I can't remember the last shooter that is devoid of lite rpg elements.
catapult37
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Still looking for two more people to fill out a Torchlight II 4-pack. PM me!!
This is a weird place and time to activate JRPG defense mode.
I'm totally lost here. I was just trying to narrow down the guy's tastes so I could recommend some turn-based RPGs to him. He specifically requested turn-based.
Torchlight 2 is tempting... but I haven't even tried 1 yet.
I tried 1 and I was kind of bored by it.
Well that's nonsensical.
I realize that's Origin, but where are you seeing KoA? Is it an upcoming deal?
JRPG = possibly but not necesarelly turn based, random encounters, linear story.. (FF, Tales, big etc)
WRPG = mostly real time combat, conversation trees, sidequests.. (Fallout 3, KOTOR, Daggerfall, etc)
that's how I look at it anyway, and I like both if they're good.
Download the demo first, if you have the time. I liked the first Torchlight, but the second one left me entirely cold.Torchlight 2 is tempting... but I haven't even tried 1 yet.
Yeah, I second this. This is a better categorization than mine. Like any other generalization it can get blurry when you get down to specific examples anyways.
edit: also the definitions morph over time as well. WRPGs used to be pretty much all turn based until the early 90s.
Where does Dark Souls fit into this I wonder.
Thanks. Gonna have to think about it. I'd feel a lot better if I knew EA was going to run out of keys.
Sgt.Pepper
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Yeah, I disagree with those views. Let's leave it at that.
why not say why? its obviously not as black and white and they're blending all the time, but what makes you disagree?
At GreenManGaming after the 30% coupon (it's on the main page of the site)
I'd say it is either a Japanese-developed WRPG or an action game with RPG elements.
Or a puzzle game with ARPG elements.
Or a hidden object platformer/racing game.
JustAnotherOtaku
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Curious about the HAWX games. How do they compare to the early Ace Combats?
Artofwar420
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Anyone know about Divine Divinity? I have this in my wishlist, but forgot why.
Hmm thanks. I sorta accidently bought the Darksiders bundle on Amazon, but I don't think DMC4 will be cheaper than $5 until Summer Sale anyway.
Pisuke1983
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Yeah it's one of those things that doesn't neatly fit into a mold. Technically, it's a "J"-RPG, but visually and gameplay-wise, it's more like a western ARPG.
speculawyer
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Oooh good point. I hadn't got that far in the review because it sounded so bad.
HAWX is Ace Combat with goofy Japanese storytelling replaced by MURICA!!!
Also grating voiceovers.
...and did I mention that the planes fly like shit?
I honestly don't think it fits the JRPG mold at all, except that it was made in Japan.
It is a Diablo-alike with heavier emphasis on storytelling. It is a bit rough around the edges and really shows it's 'B'-tier quality but IMHO it is more than the sum of its parts and is a fun little ARPG. I recommend it.
YianGaruga
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Dark Souls kind of carved its own genre-niche, but it's definitely more WRPG.
You could also call it a Metroidvania.
Because that view doesn't account for blending. It was noted, (strict) turn-based has gone out of style, random encounters have largely disappeared, etc.
This isn't the thread, so I'll just leave it as I disagree.
I H8 Memes
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Just saw the new deals. Am i reading it right? Darksiders 2 for 17 or Darksiders Franchise pack for 13,59. What a weird deal. The pack seems like a good deal, even though I have the first game.
Orcs must die 2 is a given. Really enjoyed playing the first one.
Was hoping for a better deal on Dishonored. Think I will pass on that one.
Orcs must die 2 is a given. Really enjoyed playing the first one.
Was hoping for a better deal on Dishonored. Think I will pass on that one.
Yeah. Even though I have a hell of a time getting into it and actually enjoying it, I think Demon's Souls is one of the most innovative games to come out of the mainstream industry in a long time. Such a great atmosphere as well.
Maybe it's because I played them with the NeGcon and it colors my opinion, but I think the early Ace Combats destroy HAWX.
I would like to do a little giveaway.
I have 3 Brazen Prototypes (2 Left)
Wizorb, BIT.TRIP.RUNNER, Gratuitous Space Battles, and Jamestown(one steam key)GONE
Metro 2033GONE
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of ChernobylGONE
Critter Crunch GONE
Red Faction Guerrilla GONE
Feel free to PM me with any of these in the title. First one for each game gets the key!
Happy Holidays to Steam GAF =]
Update: Super Hexagon GONE and To the Moon GONE are also up for grabs. Both of these games are fantastic!
I have 3 Brazen Prototypes (2 Left)
Wizorb, BIT.TRIP.RUNNER, Gratuitous Space Battles, and Jamestown(one steam key)GONE
Metro 2033GONE
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of ChernobylGONE
Critter Crunch GONE
Red Faction Guerrilla GONE
Feel free to PM me with any of these in the title. First one for each game gets the key!
Happy Holidays to Steam GAF =]
Update: Super Hexagon GONE and To the Moon GONE are also up for grabs. Both of these games are fantastic!
I agree with this.
I H8 Memes
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I was really hoping that XCOM would see a good price. Like 50% off. Any word on what Amazon might have it for? That's usually a pretty good indicator.
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