Probably avoid then, I really loved the experience I got with it, but the time limit gives it some very harsh conditions that requires you to retry the game over and over again. A big part is to choose certain paths, and figure out where to go at which time, which felt very rewarding once I got the hang of it, but its incredibly hard and unforgiving. I only managed to finish the game once, which was a feat in itself, but I got a bad ending because I couldnt save anyone on time.
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[Steam Sale 2014] Indie-ana Games and the Temple of Hidden Gems
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Probably avoid then, I really loved the experience I got with it, but the time limit gives it some very harsh conditions that requires you to retry the game over and over again. A big part is to choose certain paths, and figure out where to go at which time, which felt very rewarding once I got the hang of it, but its incredibly hard and unforgiving. I only managed to finish the game once, which was a feat in itself, but I got a bad ending because I couldnt save anyone on time.
hannuraina
Member
thanks op. adding images made all the difference. picked up 5 games
*pats you on the back and gives you a handkerchief*
...you might need it. I really want to finish the game, but the 10-12 hour levels at the end of the game are hard enough to make grizzlies weep. ONE DAY!
SecretMoblin
Member
oof, I'll probably just admire from a distance then, thanks
...I really should get back into spacechem, I was too lazy to think after a few puzzles last time
Your love for the game outweighs all the reviews that say the game is just like work.
More_Badass
Member
Picked up Inquisitor, thanks for the impressions Cyrano. Game wasn't even on my radar before.
FutureZombie
Banned
Is Papers, Please a contender for a deeper discount later on?
More_Badass
Member
Ha, yeah, when Toma profusely recommends something, I tend to listen. He hasn't let me down yet. Full Bore is awesome, Crimsonland is fantastic. I was hesitant about SpaceChem, but it's so damn satisfying. The best logic-based puzzle game I've played.
I'd say so
Yep. But a lot tougher and less combat focused. Don't want to spoil too much, but you start out as an Inquisitor sent to a local town to investigate a murder. Beyond that, talking to everyone will reveal more details about this, as well as finding evidence. What you say and how you say it affects this quite a bit, as well as your stats. As an opening hint, be wary of investing too much into combat. It won't pay off nearly as much as in other games. Solutions frequently aren't "kill everyone in the room," and the game nicely emulates an actual conversation (or at least, allows you to feel like a conversation actually affects the game meaningfully). It can also go to some very dark places at times...
Man, you singlehandedly sold that game to probably a dozen people reading this thread.
Just a hint, not really a huge spoiler regarding Inquisitor:
As another note, people don't have magical "awareness" of stuff that occurs privately. So if you do something somewhere out of the way, people aren't altogether just going to know who did it and why. So... you can do with that what you will
It is definitely not as deep as something like Tales of Maj'Eyal but has enough complexity to be interesting for players experienced with the genre while being (somewhat) welcoming for new players. It has all the staples you would expect like unidentified potions/scrolls, varied classes/skills, lots of death, plenty of loot to find and turn-based combat. The UI is shaping up to be MUCH better than other roguelikes though which is always a big gripe for me; I think bad UI adds faux complexity in a lot of cases.
The comparison to Rogue Legacy I mentioned before is one of the things that really sets the game apart. You find various objects throughout the world from tough monsters that allow you to upgrade your Academy. Upgrading your Academy let's you do things like have all Tier 1 potions identified when you find them, provide extra stat points, and so on. All of these upgrades can be accessed immediately on a new character so you keep making progress or you can eschew them and just head out into the world.
The game also features an overworld where you travel between dungeons and towns. It adds variety to the game and makes the game feel more interesting rather than just jumping straight into the dungeon every run.
As for it feeling like a complete game, it still has a couple months to go I would say. There is still a ton of balancing/polishing happening, features being implemented, art being created and so on. You can check out the current bug list and roadmap with the status of everything here. The dev has been really good about updates and progress so I have no worries about this one getting done and being an even better game post-Early Access.
Does anyone know the current early access state of BroForce? Is it content complete as far as the campaign goes?
dark_inferno
Member
From what i heard it isnt complete. New levels were added a few weeks ago.
More_Badass
Member
No, far from content complete. They haven't added any of the alien levels yet. But there's still a hefty chunk of content available and the game feels solid. Similar to Prison Architect or Door Kickers, less of a skeleton of a game and more like a game that's getting free content updates.
...I hate Steam sometimes.
Darth Kupi
Banned
Thanks Toma.
I trust in your taste.
Also I nominate Mashed.
Can't ask for more fun with friends at 75 cents.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/281280/
I trust in your taste.
Also I nominate Mashed.
Can't ask for more fun with friends at 75 cents.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/281280/
I had most of this wishlisted but I added about half a dozen sweet-looking ones. I did go ahead and pick up Original War right away, it looked really nice to me and the description sold me immediately since I'm very nostalgic for that late 90's/early 00's era of RTS. Great thread!
It is a little screwed up considering buying games doesn't give your team points. Buy away.
I hope I find the time to make a thread on it to motivate myself to go through it with others again. Loved that game when I was younger.
No, but Dust: An Elysian Tail might.
I do like the subtitle "Elysium Trail", though.
blame space
Banned
these threads are my favorite part of the sales 😍 everything looks so good
Funky Functionality
Member
Bookmarking this; excellent work as always! Spacechem is showing up as 80% off now... only $1.99. Buying that so hard tonight.
Also, in post 6, Superbrothers and Surgeon Simulator are having a little too much fun together.
Also, in post 6, Superbrothers and Surgeon Simulator are having a little too much fun together.
Surprised you dont already own it actually.
And haha, guess surgeon simulator can slice up anything
Some more recommendations:
Everyday Genius: SquareLogic - $4.99 (0% off, hasn't been discounted in ages if ever)
Ichi - $3.75 (25% off)
Skyborn - $6.99 (50% off)
Sweet Lily Dream - $7.49 (50% off)
Everyday Genius: SquareLogic - $4.99 (0% off, hasn't been discounted in ages if ever)
Absolutely massive (20,000 stages) number puzzle game. Well worth the money if you like Picross or Sudoku
Ichi - $3.75 (25% off)
Another massive (100 original, 19,000 user created puzzles) puzzle game for the cheap.
Skyborn - $6.99 (50% off)
RPG Maker games get a lot of flak from some people. Most of the times the games are badly designed, have stock artwork and are overpriced. This game on the other hand ticks all the boxes. Custom artwork, custom coding, good story. Do give it a try.
Sweet Lily Dream - $7.49 (50% off)
And another RPG Maker game well worth your time. Both games were featured in a recent Humble Weekly, so you should be able to find them for a lot cheaper than what Steam currently has
Its back on Steam? :-o
Since a few months, yes.
Not on Steam, but well worth your attention
DROD 1-2-3 - $4.99/$2.49 (50%/75% off)
Toma will disagree, but to me DROD is the best puzzle game available on PC. This compilation of first three titles allows you to additionally play a few thousand user created puzzles, many of which are on par or better with original ones.
Available on GOG, 50% off due to their Summer Sale, does reappear regularly as a flash sale at 75% off
Octodad - Price $8.99 / 4,75€ (66% off)
PsychoSoldier
Banned
Totally in for One-Way Heroics and Grand Ages: Rome. Will probably buy some more before all is said and done.
Is Grand Ages: Rome by the same people who made Tropico or am I just imagining that?
Is Grand Ages: Rome by the same people who made Tropico or am I just imagining that?
Same devs, maybe a different internal team?