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Games you bought on Epic Games Store
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NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
I never quite understood why some folks think that you need to "Switch" from Steam.
You can use both platforms interchangeably.
Optimistic Gamer
Member
According to my library I own 5 games on EGS.
The only one I bought: Satisfactory. I was really disappointed.
Had to look this up because I only use the GoG Galaxy 2.0 Launcher now. First time one of these "unifying clients" worked for me since the early 2000's where we used stuff like trillian to combine ICQ and other instant messengers.
/edit: I feel it's important to note that friends and me actually didn't get into Borderlands 3 because of EGS and decided to wait. By the time it came out on steam we lost interest.
The only one I bought: Satisfactory. I was really disappointed.
Had to look this up because I only use the GoG Galaxy 2.0 Launcher now. First time one of these "unifying clients" worked for me since the early 2000's where we used stuff like trillian to combine ICQ and other instant messengers.
/edit: I feel it's important to note that friends and me actually didn't get into Borderlands 3 because of EGS and decided to wait. By the time it came out on steam we lost interest.
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Fbh
Member
Yeah it's regional.
It's very publisher dependent but both Epic and GOG tend to have some really great regional pricing around here
Kacho
Member
Same thing happened with me. The word of mouth wasn't exactly great and by the time it hit Steam the shine had fallen off. If it ever hits $20 I'll probably grab it.
Optimistic Gamer
Member
No wonder hype and PR are so important. Many big games wouldn't stick if we all went after word of mouth and reviews.
iorek21
Member
No, and I'll probably never buy anything from them, even if it's a permanent exclusive. I prefer to pay a little more on PSN than giving my money to this POS.
Though I feel sorry for the indie devs that opt for the exclusivity deal; Outer Wilds got a bunch of GOTY awards last year and it was barely spoken about (outside media sources) because it was an Epic Exclusive. The good-old best game that no one has played.
Outer Wilds will probably get some recognition when it is released on Steam, but well... I don't know if it will get any buzz
Though I feel sorry for the indie devs that opt for the exclusivity deal; Outer Wilds got a bunch of GOTY awards last year and it was barely spoken about (outside media sources) because it was an Epic Exclusive. The good-old best game that no one has played.
Outer Wilds will probably get some recognition when it is released on Steam, but well... I don't know if it will get any buzz
Javthusiast
Banned
A ton of free games, 0 games bought.
Mostly because I don‘t actually play pc games, cause my pc isn‘t beefy enough and I am more of a console plebian anyway.
I just collect the freebies for the future should I get a gaming pc and many free games are indies so they can run on my pc right now.
Mostly because I don‘t actually play pc games, cause my pc isn‘t beefy enough and I am more of a console plebian anyway.
I just collect the freebies for the future should I get a gaming pc and many free games are indies so they can run on my pc right now.
synchronicity
Member
None bought, none free redeemed, no account.
I don't see that changing for me.
I don't see that changing for me.
Revolutionary
Member
I've only paid for two exclusives (Control and Observation), but both were with $10 coupons I believe.
dcx4610
Member
Exclusives only. Beyond: Two Souls, Detroit, Heavy Rain, Ghostbusters and Control.
It's actually not a bad platform. Good sales, minimal interface and everything works properly. The issue of course being that we are all used to Steam and want our games in one place. Other than that, it's fine.
It's actually not a bad platform. Good sales, minimal interface and everything works properly. The issue of course being that we are all used to Steam and want our games in one place. Other than that, it's fine.
JayK47
Member
My plan was to never touch it. Then I got several promotional game keys that had to be used at Epic, so I finally caved. I have been surprised at the quality of their free games. I have a decent library of games with them now. I still prefer Steam and plan to never pay for a game on Epic. But plans could change if the right game is only on Epic.
GHG
Gold Member
Why are you treating this as an either or situation?
There's no need to "switch" from anything.
Aidah
Member
0 games bought, exclusive or not. 0 free games redeemed, I'm not using shit I don't like just because it's giving away free stuff. I even refunded Shenmue 3, which I had backed.
Initially, I did download EGS, create an account and gave it a shot. Didn't take long to realize it's garbage that I didn't want to use or tie purchases to.
For me to use it or have any respect for it, first they need to vastly improve the platform and it's features. Secondly, they need to stop buying up 3rd party exclusives, and replace them with 1st party exclusives or at least commissioned exclusives.
Initially, I did download EGS, create an account and gave it a shot. Didn't take long to realize it's garbage that I didn't want to use or tie purchases to.
For me to use it or have any respect for it, first they need to vastly improve the platform and it's features. Secondly, they need to stop buying up 3rd party exclusives, and replace them with 1st party exclusives or at least commissioned exclusives.
greenteaforme
Member
Heard GTA5 was free on there, went and downloaded it. Got a $10 coupon since they're giving one for every "purchase" even ones that cost no money. Grabbed Assassin's Creed Odyssey since I've been waiting to get it for cheap (was already on sale for $20, brought it down to $10) and then got AC3 Remastered with the next $10 coupon since AC3 was one of my favorite AC games. So overall, 3 games for 20 bucks, and all games I've wanted to play for a long time but have been too broke for. Not bad.
DiscoJer
Member
I just bought "Old World" which is an exclusive still in early access. It's basically a new Civ style game from the designer of Civ IV (arguably the best Civ) with CK2 style families and some other interesting innovations.
I had snarfed up almost all the free games, but never felt compelled to install the launcher for any of them until I bought Old World.
I had snarfed up almost all the free games, but never felt compelled to install the launcher for any of them until I bought Old World.
GHG
Gold Member
Making that your main digital store would be equivalent to making Stadia your primary gaming platform.
At that point I'd question whether you actually want access to high quality games or whether you're just a corporate shill.