The steam store thread - Page 3

Steve · 04-06-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuljinRaynor

I guess the game knows that you crticize every game out there so it said "**** it, let's make it a pain from the start."

Now, now... that's negative!

ZuljinRaynor · 04-06-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Now, now... that's negative!

Well, it is a game published by Eidos and after all, Eidos hates people who hate games. Remember Kane and Lynch? Jeff Gerstmann got fired from Gamespot (who GS and Eidos deny) cause he said the game sucked! Talk about evil!

Simon Charles · 04-06-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Superczar

ROFLMAO! Only you Simon, only you...

Of course!

Also, bats clip through the ground and trash about wildly in the geometry when they die. They get stuck rotating into rocks and walls with a crazy corrupt animation.

Jiminator · 04-06-2009, 06:01 PM

i tried one of those tomb raider games a whole bunch of years back and conclusion was that it was crap, not for me. I never could understand the fascination. now the stripper video of the model, that I could relate to....

TBZ · 04-06-2009, 07:43 PM

"Genesis Rising and Painkiller Overdose are each now available for new low price of just $4.99 / £3.99 / 4,99 €."

Jiminator · 04-06-2009, 08:00 PM

Genesis rising any good? I'll pick up PK:OD to support the company, but I know already that the balance is horribly off.

TBZ · 04-08-2009, 11:05 AM

Strategy First Spring Thank-You Sale
Save 50% on all titles or get entire Strategy First catalogue for one low price!

Seems to be some decent games here, like the FlatOut games, don't really know about the other games.
Check the publisher page for all the titles available: Strategy First

Sale ends on April 13.

Jiminator · 04-08-2009, 11:35 AM

Also looks like they have the entire strategy first game catalog for sale for $75, some 28 games, including sacred gold, perimiter 2:new earth, 2 disciples II games... some of the stuff is likely to be pretty good.

Simon Charles · 04-09-2009, 06:41 PM

Eidos support gave up on me. Got one final message telling to reinstall the game. That's it. Ticket closed.

Easter Steam sale looks awesome. Some games are 4.99$ and even 2.99$. Sacred Gold is dirt cheap. All Strategy First titles are rock bottom too.

Man, games for 2.99$. How has the landscape changed from 10 years ago.

Jiminator · 04-09-2009, 09:27 PM

I think it is more a statement about the economy and what some companies are doing to survive. Not that I think it is bad business sense, I think it is great, works well for all involved. Just in the past many were not willing to look at the electronic distribution channel, associating it with piracy.

Superczar · 04-09-2009, 10:57 PM

I think it's just now everyone has a more or less centralized "bargain bin" to choose from.

Water12356 · 04-09-2009, 11:38 PM

Will the easter sale start saturday or sunday? its not up right now.

razgriz · 04-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death

Is it worth 7.99? I enjoyed the Stallone movie and comic books.

TBZ · 04-10-2009, 05:28 PM

The Peggle Complete Pack is 50% off this weekend, includes Peggle Deluxe, and Peggle Nights.

Thief · 04-10-2009, 09:31 PM

Steam released Braid today! Had no idea it was being released for PC. $14.99...it's as good as mine!

Superczar · 04-11-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by razgriz

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death

Is it worth 7.99? I enjoyed the Stallone movie and comic books.

Well it was a big flop that has a somewhat infamous history here on the forums, but I'm curious too to see how bad it really is.

I was thinking of trying Exodus From The Earth, it's $10 but the reviews seem to be a mixed bag.

TBZ · 04-11-2009, 01:46 PM

Braid was released for the PC today, and it's available on Steam and other online stores.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/26800/

PsychoGoatee · 04-14-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by razgriz

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death

Is it worth 7.99? I enjoyed the Stallone movie and comic books.

I'd say yes it is. The graphics and gameplay are quite antiquicated, but the game has heart and atmosphere.

Flawed, but fun. I'd put it there with ambitious Quake 2 engine games like Kingpin or something.

TBZ · 04-15-2009, 10:43 AM

A demo for Dawn of War II just got released, and the full game is 25% off until April 20.

M-Jay · 04-15-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TBZ

A demo for Dawn of War II just got released, and the full game is 25% off until April 20.

mp demo?
EDIT: sp demo.

TBZ · 04-15-2009, 11:27 AM

Yeah, sorry, I should've specified that, it is indeed a singleplayer demo.

Jiminator · 04-15-2009, 01:50 PM

how good is braid in terms of fun? What does it compare to? reason being the pc version includes a level editor (launch with -editor in the command string). They will be adding an ability to upload photoshop backgrounds.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58156

Paroxysm · 04-15-2009, 04:43 PM

I think Braid is an amazing game. It's worth trying first though. I don't know if there's a demo on PC like the trial on 360.

Simon Charles · 04-15-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiminator

how good is braid in terms of fun? What does it compare to? reason being the pc version includes a level editor (launch with -editor in the command string). They will be adding an ability to upload photoshop backgrounds.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58156

You really need to try for yourself to understand. It's... odd. Personally, I hated it.

Phayzon · 04-15-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon Charles

You really need to try for yourself to understand. It's... odd. Personally, I hated it.

But does your opinion really count anymore?

ZuljinRaynor · 04-15-2009, 06:12 PM

I hated the demo too.

Damien_Azreal · 04-15-2009, 07:32 PM

I didn't hate the demo... I just don't see what the big deal is. Yes the art style is really cool... but past that, meh.

Paroxysm · 04-15-2009, 08:31 PM

It has one of the best final levels ever and the puzzles get really clever and rewarding as the game progresses.

Superczar · 04-15-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Damien_Azreal

I didn't hate the demo... I just don't see what the big deal is. Yes the art style is really cool... but past that, meh.

Mostly the reason I didn't like it. And the fact that everything about teh game is pretty much ripped-off.

There is a demo on Steam.

Paroxysm · 04-15-2009, 11:46 PM

Ripped off of what? Most of the stuff in there I haven't played anywhere else. Levels with time relative to the x axis for instance. I can think of a few examples of time manipulation in games that is similar (especially in using multiple copies of yourself) but Braid has a pretty wide variety and takes it much further than most.

How many other games do you double jump by jumping off a creature then rewinding time to when the creature was still alive then jumping on it again? :P (small example)

TBZ · 04-15-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Paroxysm

How many other games do you double jump by jumping off a creature then rewinding time to when the creature was still alive then jumping on it again? :P (small example)

I guess Superczar means the platforming in the game being rip-off from other games, me personally I'd say it's an homage, but whatever I guess

Paroxysm · 04-16-2009, 12:07 AM

Well you can certainly say it's basic plat forming is borrowed. It's typical of the genre. I wouldn't really think adhering to the expectations of the genre you game is part of is really ripping off though.

Games like Blinx and Cursor*10 certainly have some time concept similar to certain areas in Braid but those parts are only elements of a much larger game. A game can hardly have no overlap with previous concepts.

Superczar · 04-16-2009, 12:48 AM

Actually the time thing I said was kinda cool, in the Last Game Played thread.

Paroxysm · 04-16-2009, 04:26 AM

Quoted from other thread

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The time thing is cool though, but honestly, this game is an utter ripoff of so many games (and it's blatant). I don't understand why so many people and media praised this, there isn't much new or innovative here, and I am fairly sure the time thing has been done before, just maybe not quite like this one...

Considering the entire game is messing around with time (and the overly pretentious ambiguous plot I guess) what on earth do you mean by calling it a rip off? Other games haven't used time like this and the rest is just typical platforming conventions (which is a pretty important grounding to have if you're going to have alterations of the basic rules every level).

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And obviously it plays with the Mario classical symbolism with the pursuit of the princess and "the princess is in another castle" stuff. It uses those references quite plainly and openly and the reason why will become more apparent as the game progresses. Direct reference isn't ripping off.

ZuljinRaynor · 04-16-2009, 05:34 AM

I wish it ripped off the fun from other games.

Paroxysm · 04-16-2009, 06:08 AM

Eh can't do anything about whether you like it or not. I certainly think it's worth taking a look at it though.

Superczar · 04-16-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Paroxysm

Eh can't do anything about whether you like it or not. I certainly think it's worth taking a look at it though.

We did. We just didn't hop on the hype train like everyone else. The game simply didn't deserve the praise it got. It's barely an average platformer. I feel that I have played better, that's all I can say.

Simon Charles · 04-16-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Phayzon

But does your opinion really count anymore?

Hey, I'm much less of a self-centered, know-it-all jerk than I used to be.

I used to be much worse with my opinions (no, they don't matter anymore).

Braid isn't for everyone. It's one of those love-it-or-hate-it thing. For me, what killed it was the sappy story and the thoroughly ugly character. Everything felt like it tried too much to be cute. The time-control gameplay was okay but even the demo defeated me so I certaintly won't pay for a game of which I'll experience less than 25%.

Floaty jumping was also horrid.

TBZ · 04-17-2009, 12:52 AM

This weeks weekend deal is Football Manager 2009, it's 50% off.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/10540/

ZuljinRaynor · 04-17-2009, 12:58 AM

http://store.steampowered.com/app/10560/ Is the World Wide Soccer Manager version.

You will get redirected to the one that fits your region.

04-15-2009, 07:32 PM	#107
Damien_Azreal Super Moderator	Re: The steam store thread I didn't hate the demo... I just don't see what the big deal is. Yes the art style is really cool... but past that, meh. __________________ Monolith Fanboy since 1997 Upcoming Anticipated Games: Doom, Shadow Warrior 2, Mafia III, DisHonored 2, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

04-06-2009, 06:01 PM	#84
Jiminator	Re: The steam store thread i tried one of those tomb raider games a whole bunch of years back and conclusion was that it was crap, not for me. I never could understand the fascination. now the stripper video of the model, that I could relate to.... __________________ big badass nasty weapons here....

04-06-2009, 07:43 PM	#85
TBZ	Re: The steam store thread "Genesis Rising and Painkiller Overdose are each now available for new low price of just $4.99 / £3.99 / 4,99 €." __________________ After a year in therapy, my psychiatrist said to me, 'Maybe life isn't for everyone.' Last edited by TBZ; 04-06-2009 at 07:46 PM.

04-06-2009, 08:00 PM	#86
Jiminator	Re: The steam store thread Genesis rising any good? I'll pick up PK:OD to support the company, but I know already that the balance is horribly off. __________________ big badass nasty weapons here....

04-08-2009, 11:05 AM	#87
TBZ	Re: The steam store thread Strategy First Spring Thank-You Sale Save 50% on all titles or get entire Strategy First catalogue for one low price! Seems to be some decent games here, like the FlatOut games, don't really know about the other games. Check the publisher page for all the titles available: Strategy First Sale ends on April 13. __________________ After a year in therapy, my psychiatrist said to me, 'Maybe life isn't for everyone.'

04-08-2009, 11:35 AM	#88
Jiminator	Re: The steam store thread Also looks like they have the entire strategy first game catalog for sale for $75, some 28 games, including sacred gold, perimiter 2:new earth, 2 disciples II games... some of the stuff is likely to be pretty good. __________________ big badass nasty weapons here....

04-09-2009, 06:41 PM	#89
Simon Charles	Re: The steam store thread Eidos support gave up on me. Got one final message telling to reinstall the game. That's it. Ticket closed. Easter Steam sale looks awesome. Some games are 4.99$ and even 2.99$. Sacred Gold is dirt cheap. All Strategy First titles are rock bottom too. Man, games for 2.99$. How has the landscape changed from 10 years ago. __________________ Do you know the problem in my life, Inspector? An abundance of leisure. -Hercule Poirot Last edited by Simon Charles; 04-09-2009 at 06:43 PM.

04-09-2009, 09:27 PM	#90
Jiminator	Re: The steam store thread I think it is more a statement about the economy and what some companies are doing to survive. Not that I think it is bad business sense, I think it is great, works well for all involved. Just in the past many were not willing to look at the electronic distribution channel, associating it with piracy. __________________ big badass nasty weapons here....

04-09-2009, 10:57 PM	#91
Superczar	Re: The steam store thread I think it's just now everyone has a more or less centralized "bargain bin" to choose from. __________________ 'F*** Fresch!!!'.

04-09-2009, 11:38 PM	#92
Water12356	Re: The steam store thread Will the easter sale start saturday or sunday? its not up right now. __________________ "Psycho Mantis locking your doors, your fridge, shutting off your air conditioner, and clogging your toilet sure beats reading some crap off a memory card." - Mr. Blud "Men trade whatever they have for sex and women trade sex for whatever they want. That may be unromantic but theres truth to it." - Nessus

04-10-2009, 09:57 AM	#93
razgriz	Re: The steam store thread Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death Is it worth 7.99? I enjoyed the Stallone movie and comic books. __________________ razgriz's MySpace

04-10-2009, 05:28 PM	#94
TBZ	Re: The steam store thread The Peggle Complete Pack is 50% off this weekend, includes Peggle Deluxe, and Peggle Nights. __________________ After a year in therapy, my psychiatrist said to me, 'Maybe life isn't for everyone.'

04-10-2009, 09:31 PM	#95
Thief	Re: The steam store thread Steam released Braid today! Had no idea it was being released for PC. $14.99...it's as good as mine! __________________ We choose our profession in defiance of the greed of the monarchy. We will not live for the sake of taxes to fatten the nobles' pockets. We choose to live the only life available to those who would truly be free. We are Thieves.

04-11-2009, 01:46 PM	#97
TBZ	Re: The steam store thread Braid was released for the PC today, and it's available on Steam and other online stores. http://store.steampowered.com/app/26800/ __________________ After a year in therapy, my psychiatrist said to me, 'Maybe life isn't for everyone.'

04-15-2009, 10:43 AM	#99
TBZ	Re: The steam store thread A demo for Dawn of War II just got released, and the full game is 25% off until April 20. __________________ After a year in therapy, my psychiatrist said to me, 'Maybe life isn't for everyone.'

04-15-2009, 11:27 AM	#101
TBZ	Re: The steam store thread Yeah, sorry, I should've specified that, it is indeed a singleplayer demo. __________________ After a year in therapy, my psychiatrist said to me, 'Maybe life isn't for everyone.'

04-15-2009, 01:50 PM	#102
Jiminator	Re: The steam store thread how good is braid in terms of fun? What does it compare to? reason being the pc version includes a level editor (launch with -editor in the command string). They will be adding an ability to upload photoshop backgrounds. http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/58156 __________________ big badass nasty weapons here....

04-15-2009, 04:43 PM	#103
Paroxysm	Re: The steam store thread I think Braid is an amazing game. It's worth trying first though. I don't know if there's a demo on PC like the trial on 360. __________________ I demand a fiddle contest! this is what i think of you ^&%&%^@#^%@#%^#@^& - dukeonly

04-15-2009, 06:12 PM	#106
ZuljinRaynor	Re: The steam store thread I hated the demo too. __________________ My vision is augmented.

04-15-2009, 08:31 PM	#108
Paroxysm	Re: The steam store thread It has one of the best final levels ever and the puzzles get really clever and rewarding as the game progresses. __________________ I demand a fiddle contest! this is what i think of you ^&%&%^@#^%@#%^#@^& - dukeonly

04-15-2009, 11:46 PM	#110
Paroxysm	Re: The steam store thread Ripped off of what? Most of the stuff in there I haven't played anywhere else. Levels with time relative to the x axis for instance. I can think of a few examples of time manipulation in games that is similar (especially in using multiple copies of yourself) but Braid has a pretty wide variety and takes it much further than most. How many other games do you double jump by jumping off a creature then rewinding time to when the creature was still alive then jumping on it again? :P (small example) __________________ I demand a fiddle contest! this is what i think of you ^&%&%^@#^%@#%^#@^& - dukeonly

04-16-2009, 12:07 AM	#112
Paroxysm	Re: The steam store thread Well you can certainly say it's basic plat forming is borrowed. It's typical of the genre. I wouldn't really think adhering to the expectations of the genre you game is part of is really ripping off though. Games like Blinx and Cursor10 certainly have some time concept similar to certain areas in Braid but those parts are only elements of a much larger game. A game can hardly have no overlap with previous concepts. __________________ I demand a fiddle contest! this is what i think of you ^&%&%^@#^%@#%^#@^&* - dukeonly

04-16-2009, 12:48 AM	#113
Superczar	Re: The steam store thread Actually the time thing I said was kinda cool, in the Last Game Played thread. __________________ 'F*** Fresch!!!'.

04-16-2009, 05:34 AM	#115
ZuljinRaynor	Re: The steam store thread I wish it ripped off the fun from other games. __________________ My vision is augmented.

04-16-2009, 06:08 AM	#116
Paroxysm	Re: The steam store thread Eh can't do anything about whether you like it or not. I certainly think it's worth taking a look at it though. __________________ I demand a fiddle contest! this is what i think of you ^&%&%^@#^%@#%^#@^& - dukeonly

04-17-2009, 12:52 AM	#119
TBZ	Re: The steam store thread This weeks weekend deal is Football Manager 2009, it's 50% off. http://store.steampowered.com/app/10540/ __________________ After a year in therapy, my psychiatrist said to me, 'Maybe life isn't for everyone.'

04-17-2009, 12:58 AM	#120
ZuljinRaynor	Re: The steam store thread http://store.steampowered.com/app/10560/ Is the World Wide Soccer Manager version. You will get redirected to the one that fits your region. __________________ My vision is augmented.