Glass Rebel
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did you like the ending song? I just youtubed it. it's required listening for any gamer.
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did you like the ending song? I just youtubed it. it's required listening for any gamer.
Syphon Filter
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Dam same issues for weeks now. Anyone have an issue when they download games where i try to scroll up in my game library and then it goes down on it's own. This happens every time i am downloading a game on Steam. Any idea how to fix it?
I would say it was the highlight of the experience, but that may not mean what it sounds like.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Man the game design quality really dropped off in the second half of Deadlight. The first half was quite enjoyable though. I went back and got the last couple collectables I missed so all I have left achievement-wise is the leaderboard one and Nightmare mode. Apparently Nightmare mode has to be done in a single sitting and you only get checkpoints between levels- just checked myself and the dude is fucking liar. You don't get any checkpoints between levels. Absolutely the worst thing in the world.
Was thinking about this game also, but gotta save some monies for AC Liberation..
On another note, I love the Japanese naming scheme more, where they used "Lady Liberty" instead of "Liberation."
Sup!
I didn't think that I cared about a Halloween sale, but this reminds me that I really, really want to play Vampire: The Masquerade and it was included in the last one.
I'm not sure about Warband since I never played it, but Chivalry is awesome fun. Here's the OT if you're interested. Bunch of gaffers have bought it, and it's getting pretty get reception. Developer has lots of future plans for it as well, and with modding eventually, it's exciting to see what will come.
Can you explain in which way(s) the design quality drops? Is it in terms of objectives, level design, difficulty, or a combination of those (or other factors)? I'm interested in the game, but I remember seeing GT's review for it when it came out on the 360 and the main problems they raised were some cheap deaths, a long mid-game level which hurt the pace of the game and a difficulty spike at the end. Would you agree with this?
I would like to have a better understanding of the game's problems for it to have such middling reviews when it's seemingly solid in terms of mechanics and presentation.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Basically in the second have it becomes more action-focused and the controls don't really hold up under pressure. The scripting is a bit too rigid and some of the later levels make you jump through too many insta-death hoops before giving you a checkpoint. It ruins the pacing of the game.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Told you guys
Game changes in the second half, all atmosphere is gone and the mechanics are janky if you need to do something fast.
I refuse to believe that anyone involved in making the game had the patience to beat Nightmare mode.
welp, game just went from my wishlist to my library
microtubule
Member
Nice! I have a feeling the game is selling pretty good but it is a shame about the thieves.
Spotted this on the Hotline Miami twitter page:
https://twitter.com/ForkParker/status/262190431620718592
Angelus Errare
Banned
You should, it's an amazing RPG experience.
I think GAF over hypes it. I put 20 hours into it and I didn't see the amazing appeal.
Rickenslacker
Banned
then play as malkavian
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
I think you ought to browse more gaming sites if you think "GAF" over hypes it. It's been pretty well beloved by RPG fans. Of course, no one game will appeal to everybody, but that's not "GAF" overrating it.
I'll try that if I ever decide to play it again.
Let me rephrase: I think it's overrated.
Glass Rebel
Member
I've been thinking, are there any good modern First Person Adventures? Portal and Amnesia are probably the obvious choices but I'm looking for something closer to Myst.
I'm just in the mood for something in first person where I can take my time and enjoy the atmosphere and/or puzzles. I mentioned Scratches earlier and the Still Life series look like they might fit the bill as well. 1953: KGB Unleashed looks like something I'd enjoy but it hasn't been greenlit yet. Doesn't seem to be a lot out there, sadly.
I'm just in the mood for something in first person where I can take my time and enjoy the atmosphere and/or puzzles. I mentioned Scratches earlier and the Still Life series look like they might fit the bill as well. 1953: KGB Unleashed looks like something I'd enjoy but it hasn't been greenlit yet. Doesn't seem to be a lot out there, sadly.
FlutterPuffs
Member
Seems like our days of borderline insane deals on GMG are over. Someone gifted me a 25% code today. I can't use it for popular (although already discounted for a bit) games; namely Dishonored. 
So well, quote me if you want it, I don't think it'll last much longer too.
So well, quote me if you want it, I don't think it'll last much longer too.
I'll agree with you. It did not hit the same good feelings other old RPGs did and Deus Ex did and I did play as a Malkavian my first time.
echothreealpha said:Seems like our days of borderline insane deals on GMG are over. Someone gifted me a 25% code today. I can't use it for popular (although already discounted for a bit) games; namely Dishonored.
Maybe it was a special case because the codes worked on Dishonored before it came out. I got it for $48 and others got it for like $45 later on. The only ones I've noticed that seem to be putting a freeze on GMG is 2K because Xcom did not work for north americans and Bioshock Infinite doesn't appear to either.
graywolf323
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Seems like our days of borderline insane deals on GMG are over. Someone gifted me a 25% code today. I can't use it for popular (although already discounted for a bit) games; namely Dishonored.
So well, quote me if you want it, I don't think it'll last much longer too.
I'm interested in the 25% off code if you still have it and don't want it
edit: thanks!
damn though you really can't use the voucher on much anymore... also read that GMG is not extending the new rewards to previous pre-orders on Hitman
kinda worried the site is ruining itself
FlutterPuffs
Member
I would cry right now if I am not so bloody sleepy.
PM'ed. Have fun man.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I'll have to pick up the PC version at some point.
I'm like #50 or so in the world on the XBLA leaderboards, I think I'm around 55 minutes or so total time.
I'm not sure I could finish the game without dying, but I could probably finish it with fewer than 5 deaths. Really the entry to the Rat's Lair and two or three segments in the final base are the only trial-and-error sections,e verything else just requires skill.
indigo-cyclops
Member
1953 is available on Gamersgate and it's a really nice adventure game. The developer's other game, Outcry, is also on Gamersgate as part of their VOID service which is essentially a free-to-play rental type system. Other games include:
Darkness Within 1/2, Dracula 3, Secrets of Da Vinci, Nostradamus The Last Prophecy, Dark Fall (any of them, but Lost Souls is the best IMO), Anna, Post Mortem (GOG), Return to Mysterious Island, AGON series...Adventuregamers.com has a good list.
Do note that most of these aren't available on Steam, unfortunately.
indigo-cyclops
Member
FlutterPuffs
Member
Yeah, that sucks. I pre-ordered it 3 months ago on a whim.
Maybe I should just fucking pre-order something 2 days before it's released in the future to be safe.
Having a problem where I try to download a demo for a specific game and it does nothing, either the in-Steam store button, or running the install link from a browser. Anyone ever had this happen? I think I might have had this demo installed but then never played it, could a left over file I can't find be causing this?
For example here is a demo link. steam://install/220840
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<some number>\220480 and delete it or rename it. Exit Steam, relaunch it and try again.
This right here. It's awesome if you take it slow and investigate.
Sadly the demo (XCOM: EU) doesn't have any folder with its code in that folder.
Glass Rebel
Member
Thanks for the suggestions!
I'm kinda wary of purchasing non-Steamworks games off Gamersgate and sadly Void isn't supported in my country but I will definitely look into Anna, Dark Fall and the Darkness within series.
Not Return to Mysterious Island though. That monkey is freaking me out D:
Syphon Filter
Member
Is ubisoft going to be using uplay on all of their games from now on?
indigo-cyclops
Member
I wouldn't be wary at all. I use it for most of those games and have been nothing but pleased with the service. But yea, definitely check those out.
They've been doing it for a couple years now. Now that they made it a steam ripoff I don't see them stopping anytime soon.
Nabs
Member
Chill with the alcohol. MW will be 25 in a few weeks.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
I thought AC3 was a Steam title? Weird how Far Cry 3 isn't.
I somehow doubt it. I absolutely love Burnout Paradise and Hot Pursuit, so it's not like it's money wasted, it's just that I hate buying stuff on that service. Premium is mostly cause I only have the Karkand DLC and once I get my gtx670 back from RMA im gonna do a BF3 revival for sure.
This shit is gonna happen all over again with SimCity isnt it
jaundicejuice
Member
Sim City has a persistent online requirement, doesn't it?
Delusibeta
Banned
Broadly speaking, yes, although there are a few exceptions that are full Steamworks (usually be developers Ubisoft doesn't own).
Syphon Filter
Member
ubi never used steamworks i believe.
Call of Juarez The Cartel is.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Steam just had a sale on the AC franchise a few days ago... unless you meant something else?
Dog Problems
Banned
Nevermind, I'm wrong.
From Wikipedia:
"Steamworks is a freely available application programming interface (API) that provides development and publishing tools to game developers, allowing them to take advantage of the Steam client's features.[47][48][48][49] Specifically, Steamworks provides the means for games to integrate with the Steam client, including networking and player authentication tools for both server and peer-to-peer multiplayer games, matchmaking services, support for Steam community friends and groups, Steam statistics and achievements, integrated voice communications, and Steam Cloud support; the API also provides for anti-cheating devices and digital copy management.[49] Steamworks can be combined with a standard Steam distribution agreement, the latter of which gives it advertising space in the Steam store but also provides Valve with a share of revenue."
PrematureQuiche
Member
Salsa! Get Most Wanted! There is like 12 Gaffers getting it on PC and think of all the online goodness!
I really wish I had money for Hotline Miami and Chivalry. Both look fantastic.
I really wish I had money for Hotline Miami and Chivalry. Both look fantastic.
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