This case is special because GOG used to have only two prices: $5.99 or $9.99. Interplay probably reluctantly agreed to this, but now that the pricing has opened up they're changing their minds.
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This case is special because GOG used to have only two prices: $5.99 or $9.99. Interplay probably reluctantly agreed to this, but now that the pricing has opened up they're changing their minds.
The Fallout and MDK games are $9.99 each on Steam. Maybe they want to equalize the pricing between stores?
cicero
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Maybe copied sections from Minsc's OP here? Would be nice for people to see which titles are exclusive/recommended, or what titles were added this year etc.
I really enjoyed Shogo, and it was a mainstay deathmatch game in my brother's family for years. If you don't mind a western studio trying to make a very Japanese-style giant robot game (complete with Japanese intro song), go for it. As I recall, it got mixed reviews when it came out; the giant robot sections played very much like the on foot sections as I recall, and it really didn't do much new even back then. Had some fun missions though, and they pulled off the anime feel fairly well. It turned out better than Oni, anyway.
On the other hand, it's been like ten years since I've touched it, so don't go by my recommendation alone.
I replayed Shogo a few years ago, it was still a good action romp. Some weapons feel great and there's an interesting health regen mechanic when on foot. I'd definitely recommend it if you're interested in a fast action game, just be prepared for a lot of stuff that's typical of late 90's FPS'es, ie. quicksave a lot.I really enjoyed Shogo, and it was a mainstay deathmatch game in my brother's family for years. If you don't mind a western studio trying to make a very Japanese-style giant robot game (complete with Japanese intro song), go for it. As I recall, it got mixed reviews when it came out; the giant robot sections played very much like the on foot sections as I recall, and it really didn't do much new even back then. Had some fun missions though, and they pulled off the anime feel fairly well. It turned out better than Oni, anyway.
On the other hand, it's been like ten years since I've touched it, so don't go by my recommendation alone.
I'm still up for a sequel, Monolith
hardcastlemccormick
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Shogo is a fine game, not amazing but very indicative of shooters of that era. Somewhere between Half-life and Quake 2. It does have that anime feel but I found myself forgetting sometimes. I never played it originally, but I picked it up on GOG last Xmas and it was worth the few bucks I spent.
basic_text
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I might have to grab Shogo, I found my disc for it but it seems to have loads of issues playing it vanilla on Vista. Might just drop a couple of quid on the gog.com version.
I seem to remember it being very interesting.
I seem to remember it being very interesting.
Last Baron
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How is the bonus stuff on Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse? Can't decide if I should get it because I got it in a bundle recently.
I found the History of Sam & Max featurette on Youtube, starting with part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQKPV_R7tWQ
I found the History of Sam & Max featurette on Youtube, starting with part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQKPV_R7tWQ
Today's releases: Warlords: Battlecry 2 and Costume Quest.
Well, it's the PC version with Grubbins on Ice included, so it's still good for Christmas!
Sir_Crocodile
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Yesssssssssssssss, more DF stuff.
Hope all their games get on gog.
Hope all their games get on gog.
Holy crap, they finally released Shadow Warrior!
And there's Terminal Velocity too, so looks like they got 3Drealms proper on board.
And there's Terminal Velocity too, so looks like they got 3Drealms proper on board.
reptilescorpio
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I'm going to buy the fuck out of this game! I want some Wang!
Joseph Merrick
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SHADOW WARRIOR
Nostalgia overload
Getting both. TV first because the music is the best.
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You throw enough darts at the board, eventually some have to stick
BTW, this might freak you out a bit as well. Only about a month out on that too... but I also mentioned it around May as well.
Unfortunately, there's nothing that really jumps out at me from the past that isn't on there already... so my soothsaying has been temporarily put on hold.
Unless GOG feels like bringing back either some classic Microprose stuff like Airborne Ranger or their flight sims (or even the very early Railroad Tycoon/Civilization-era stuff). Or hell, maybe something will get worked out with SSI to get the AD&D games on there.
But with Wing Commander being on GOG and Chris Roberts coming back in a big way with Star Citizen, I'm gonna mention Strike Commander/Wings of Glory/Pacific Strike for being the next "how the fuck did he call that?" game/series.
Guess I'll be buying both! I've been wanting to replay Terminal Velocity for years.
Minsc
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It feels like old times again with today's releases! Shadow Warrior's definitely a classic, and it seems there is an interesting looking front-end / port tool to enable high-res/widescreen/more.
Terminal Velocity I remember vaguely too, might have just played the demo back then, but they're both definitely interesting enough for me to buy and re-visit, Shadow Warrior looking a bit more fun today to me though.
Nice that they also both come with the soundtrack, so hopefully there's an easy way to get the CD-music working with the Shadow Warrior tool, if that was the ideal way to play it.
Terminal Velocity I remember vaguely too, might have just played the demo back then, but they're both definitely interesting enough for me to buy and re-visit, Shadow Warrior looking a bit more fun today to me though.
Nice that they also both come with the soundtrack, so hopefully there's an easy way to get the CD-music working with the Shadow Warrior tool, if that was the ideal way to play it.
Dice
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I have been using SWP to play Shadow Warrior for some time now. It is good shit.
Check it: http://i.minus.com/i5Bomvvr5ArEP.jpg
Check it: http://i.minus.com/i5Bomvvr5ArEP.jpg
The CD music is midi, so if you use bassmidi and some decent soundfonts it's just as good.
Shadow Hog
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This is the first GOG release that's actually making me curse how my separate bank account for video games and such is presently underwater, thanks to preordering the Wii U in full. :I
On the plus side, I've got plenty of time to catch up on all the other games I've gotten from GOG. Treasure Adventure Game might not have been one that cost me any money, but I'm finding it to be remarkably charming.
On the plus side, I've got plenty of time to catch up on all the other games I've gotten from GOG. Treasure Adventure Game might not have been one that cost me any money, but I'm finding it to be remarkably charming.
basic_text
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This is bizarre, I was talking to my brother at the weekend about how I wish Shadow Warrior was on gog.com, I can't wait to get home now!
This is megaton.
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Deleted member 47027
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Holy christ, Shadow Warrior!? I never thought I'd see the day! BOUGHT!
CrunchyFrog
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Terminal velocity makes up for the criminal lack of 6DOF shooters in this day and age.
Minsc
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When looking to see if these were sold elsewhere, I was surprised to find out I could have bought both of those games and many others at any time digitally via 3d Realms directly (DRM free too I'd assume, being DOS games). It's much nicer not having to setup a DOSBox frontend yourself though (or not, in the case of Shadow Warrior with SWP, but you do at least get an extra expansion buying from GOG), and not paying re-download fees and the other things you'd expect that the 3D Realms store lacks.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Shadow Warrior Watch Wang Wash Wang blah blah blah who gives a fuck
Terminal Velocity. Yo. I played the shit out of the shareware episode as a kid. If I had money, I totally would've bought it.
Terminal Velocity. Yo. I played the shit out of the shareware episode as a kid. If I had money, I totally would've bought it.
Spectacular Dr Dawg
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firehawk12
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Shadow Warrior. lol
I never played that game and somehow, I still remember the "Lo Wang" jokes.
I never played that game and somehow, I still remember the "Lo Wang" jokes.
Oh shit, Terminal Velocity. I never got to play that game but was a big fan of Fury3 and Hellbender. How is this game in comparison?
As for how it plays on modern computers, I think I've played Fury3 on my current computer (Windows Vista) unaltered from its original CD-ROM and it played well enough for me. I have a really high tolerance for shitty 90's 3D graphics though.
Any chance of Microsoft letting Fury3 and Hellbender go up on GOG?
As for how it plays on modern computers, I think I've played Fury3 on my current computer (Windows Vista) unaltered from its original CD-ROM and it played well enough for me. I have a really high tolerance for shitty 90's 3D graphics though.
Any chance of Microsoft letting Fury3 and Hellbender go up on GOG?
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
At the time, I remember Terminal Velocity being my favorite of the three. Fury3 was a total copycat.
Man I was just wondering if Terminal Velocity was or wasn't the cool trial I had on a demo disc that came with my family's first computer. Fury 3 was the name, thanks. Awesome music.
Edit: Game seems surprisingly simplistic in hindsight
Edit 2: So both games were actually made by the same developer, using the same engine and released in the same year according to Wikipedia? Heh. No wonder things look confusingly similar.
Yeah, others have posted it but all three (incl. Hellbender) were by the same developer
archnemesis
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How are the Blitzkrieg games? Is it traditional real-time strategy or something else?
- King's Bounty: The Legend
- UFO: Afterlight
- UFO: Aftermath
- UFO: Aftershock
- Fantasy Wars
- Cryostasis
- IL-2 Sturmovik™: 1946
- S2: Silent Storm Gold Edition
- Blitzkrieg Anthology
- Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
- Etherlords
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How are the Blitzkrieg games? Is it traditional real-time strategy or something else?
Buy Silent Storm! It's absolutely brilliant. It's like Jagged Alliance 2 set in World War 2 without the strategic layer but with destructible environments.
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