Steam Summer Sale . . .

Post by **The Boss** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:58 am

Why hasn't this thread been created yet?

I'm on about AU$60 for about ten games (I think).

Bought and finished "MIRROR'S EDGE". Holy fuck me sideways is that game awesome. I found the whole premise, palette, and movement quite off-putting at first - but once I got the hang of it, oh man. Also, it's probably the only game where I've died, like, a billion times. The trial-and-error aspect was a little much, as well; but you'd have to be completely useless to not get some of the runs EVENTUALLY.

Huge win. Scored it for around $5, I think.

Most games I've bought I got for between $5 and $10. I'm looking for bang for my buck. Anything around >$15 is a no-go for me.

Started "CRYSIS" this morning, so that's what I'll be doing tonight, rather than my usual beer and "GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTERS" while listening to "YEEZUS" decompression from the week giggle-fest. (Yes, I have incredibly lame taste in games, and I'm also six years behind games).

So, where are we with regard to the sale?

Post by **hellboy** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:01 am

It's been a good sale thus far, though to be honest being a Steam user for many years now I've long since purchased most games I've aspired to owning. Â I have picked up a few so far though, but only about $15 worth so far, in particular FEZ, System Shock 2 and Deadlight.

Post by **not tyson** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:27 am

So if I got your password Crow, would I still have to download the game onto my machine to see if I actually got a graphically good machine?

I'm thinking yes.

Post by **The Boss** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:40 am

First Summer Sale for me, as I'm a pleb - but I've read online that many people feel that it's been pretty average.

Should I expect some crowdpleasers in the dying days of the sale?

Post by **The Boss** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:42 am

Tyson said
So if I got your password Crow, would I still have to download the game onto my machine to see if I actually got a graphically good machine?

I'm thinking yes.

The what now?

Post by **hellboy** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:44 am

The Boss said
First Summer Sale for me, as I'm a pleb - but I've read online that many people feel that it's been pretty average.

Should I expect some crowdpleasers in the dying days of the sale?

To be honest by the end of the sale they've started repeating things, so being that we're about half way through I expect we've seen most of the bargains already.

Based on todays sales I'd suggest Mount & Blade and Deus Ex Human Rev are pretty good bargains.

BlindnCynical · Post by **BlindnCynical** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:41 am

It's been a pretty average sale.Â I've only spent $10 on Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, and the Witcher 2.Â I was hoping to grab Bioshock Infinite, for $20 or less, but i've only seen it at $30. Â Â

Easter Egg: at the top of the sale there are 2 cards to the right of the featured daily deal.Â If you click on the card behind the card (right now it's torchlight) and drag it to your desktop or an open browser, there is tomorrow's featured deal.Â

Post by **The Boss** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:45 am

Umadbrah? said
It's been a pretty average sale.Â I've only spent $10 on Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, and the Witcher 2.Â I was hoping to grab Bioshock Infinite, for $20 or less, but i've only seen it at $30. Â Â

Easter Egg: at the top of the sale there are 2 cards to the right of the featured daily deal.Â If you click on the card behind the card (right now it's torchlight) and drag it to your desktop or an open browser, there is tomorrow's featured deal.Â

Oh, right on. Still pretty lame.

I was waiting on "ALICE: MADNESS RETURNS" going for $10. It kinda did for a while, but when I went to checkout, it leapt to $25, or something ridic.

Not sure why the prices change sometimes from the opening screen to the checkout. Annoying, as it's happened quite a few times for me.

Post by **UndKeineZwEier** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 1:40 pm

The Boss said

Bought and finished "MIRROR'S EDGE". Holy fuck me sideways is that game awesome. I found the whole premise, palette, and movement quite off-putting at first - but once I got the hang of it, oh man. Also, it's probably the only game where I've died, like, a billion times. The trial-and-error aspect was a little much, as well; but you'd have to be completely useless to not get some of the runs EVENTUALLY.

Mirror's Edge is great, but I was kinda by the more combat heavy final levels. Running around a parking garage with a heavy machine gun is not really what I wanted from the game.

Started "CRYSIS" this morning, so that's what I'll be doing tonight

Cryisis is another great game that ends up losing steam towards the end. I never actually finished it because of how terrible that spaceship section was.

Pilgoid · Post by **Pilgoid** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:27 pm

Stop playing computer games, they rot your mind.

Having said that I'm into Wargame : AirLand Battle, 150 hours of that but I do need a break from it now as it was taking too much time up. Great game though and it was on the Steam sale the other day, foolish not have not got it for those who don't.

Pilgoid · Post by **Pilgoid** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:30 pm

UndKeineEier said

The Boss said

Bought and finished "MIRROR'S EDGE". Holy fuck me sideways is that game awesome. I found the whole premise, palette, and movement quite off-putting at first - but once I got the hang of it, oh man. Also, it's probably the only game where I've died, like, a billion times. The trial-and-error aspect was a little much, as well; but you'd have to be completely useless to not get some of the runs EVENTUALLY.

Mirror's Edge is great, but I was kinda by the more combat heavy final levels. Running around a parking garage with a heavy machine gun is not really what I wanted from the game.

Started "CRYSIS" this morning, so that's what I'll be doing tonight

Cryisis is another great game that ends up losing steam towards the end. I never actually finished it because of how terrible that spaceship section was.

I really liked the art in Mirror's Edge, even the song. I didn't like the game too much, its really like a race but there's scope to get quite good at it which is great.

Post by **hellboy** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:26 pm

My picks for this morning are:

Skyrim Legendary Edition for Â $30 (great value for those that don't have it)
Monaco for $7.44
Torchlight 2 for $4.99 - better than Diablo 3

If the next Community Choice poll goes the way I voted, then Retro City Rampage will be on sale shortly for $3 - great 8-bit GTA knockoff well worth the money.

Post by **The Boss** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:11 pm

Pilgoid said

UndKeineEier said

The Boss said

Bought and finished "MIRROR'S EDGE". Holy fuck me sideways is that game awesome. I found the whole premise, palette, and movement quite off-putting at first - but once I got the hang of it, oh man. Also, it's probably the only game where I've died, like, a billion times. The trial-and-error aspect was a little much, as well; but you'd have to be completely useless to not get some of the runs EVENTUALLY.

Mirror's Edge is great, but I was kinda by the more combat heavy final levels. Running around a parking garage with a heavy machine gun is not really what I wanted from the game.

Started "CRYSIS" this morning, so that's what I'll be doing tonight

Cryisis is another great game that ends up losing steam towards the end. I never actually finished it because of how terrible that spaceship section was.

I really liked the art in Mirror's Edge, even the song. I didn't like the game too much, its really like a race but there's scope to get quite good at it which is great.

LOL, I've been cranking the song for the past two days, and my girlfriend has been constantly checking to see if I have a vagina. I really like the song, and thought it fit with the vibe of the game perfectly.

Post by **ilikecheese** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 4:56 pm

vagina

Pilgoid · Post by **Pilgoid** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:55 am

The Boss said

Pilgoid said

UndKeineEier said

The Boss said

Bought and finished "MIRROR'S EDGE". Holy fuck me sideways is that game awesome. I found the whole premise, palette, and movement quite off-putting at first - but once I got the hang of it, oh man. Also, it's probably the only game where I've died, like, a billion times. The trial-and-error aspect was a little much, as well; but you'd have to be completely useless to not get some of the runs EVENTUALLY.

Mirror's Edge is great, but I was kinda by the more combat heavy final levels. Running around a parking garage with a heavy machine gun is not really what I wanted from the game.

Started "CRYSIS" this morning, so that's what I'll be doing tonight

Cryisis is another great game that ends up losing steam towards the end. I never actually finished it because of how terrible that spaceship section was.

I really liked the art in Mirror's Edge, even the song. I didn't like the game too much, its really like a race but there's scope to get quite good at it which is great.

LOL, I've been cranking the song for the past two days, and my girlfriend has been constantly checking to see if I have a vagina. I really like the song, and thought it fit with the vibe of the game perfectly.

Don't worry, it's manly to have these feelings!

BlindnCynical · Post by **BlindnCynical** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:22 am

How's that Surgeon Simulator?

Post by **hellboy** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:10 am

Umadbrah? said
How's that Surgeon Simulator?

It's a fun game:

Post by **The Boss** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:15 am

Yep, grabbed that for a couple of bucks. Not sure if playing it while a bit drunk right now is the best idea.

Might be a fucking great idea, come to think of it.

Post by **The Boss** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:38 am

Well, after fifteen minutes, I finally know how serial killers feel.

Delighted!

Post by **hellboy** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:09 am

Just picked up Euro Truck Simulator 2 for $10. Â Seems pretty fun so far. Â Somewhat meditative.

Post by **The Boss** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:13 am

hellboy1975 said
Just picked up Euro Truck Simulator 2 for $10. Â Seems pretty fun so far. Â Somewhat meditative.

I just couldn't do it. Apparently it's surprising in its enjoyment factor - but I'm just not willing to take the risk.

And $10 is insane to me.

Do you get meth with it?

Post by **hellboy** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:36 pm

A couple of decent sales today:

Knights of the Old Republic 2 for $3.39 - great price for this Star Wars based RPG
Just Cause 2 for $2.99 - criminally underrated game. Â Bargain if you don't already own this.

Post by **The Boss** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:55 pm

Very disappointing sale, to be honest. The first few days were great - now that I have what I want, they just keep repeating or putting up lame as fuck "retro"-looking shitty games.

It's 2013. I'm not playing anything 2D. That should go without saying.

Post by **hellboy** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 3:16 am

The Boss said
Very disappointing sale, to be honest. The first few days were great - now that I have what I want, they just keep repeating or putting up lame as fuck "retro"-looking shitty games.

Repetition is something they do every sale.

It's 2013. I'm not playing anything 2D. That should go without saying.

It's your loss. Â Not saying that all retro themed games are good, but there are some truly amazing indie games out there.

BlindnCynical · Post by **BlindnCynical** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:46 am

I'm between 2 games.Â Saints row 3($5) or Bioshock Infinite($30)?Â Anyone played both?Â Is bioshock worth the price difference? Â