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-Blackadder- posted:Man, it's freaking hard to parse what games I should be getting, can you goons give me some recomendations based on the following list of games that I really enjoyed playing.... Here's my picks from your list!
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Dial A For Awesome posted:Mafia 3: Not sure about this given the mixed reviews. Am semi-interested since a newspaper article said it was worth trying. I don't mind open world games, provided the combat isn't too janky. The story and presentation is great! And you get to shoot up a klan rally. The gameplay is....not. The combat is...okay? but you have to do the same dull side activities over and over each time you want to advance the plot and the AI bounds between real dumb (if you're stealthing) and terrifyingly efficient (if you're driving around to the next mission or mid-sidequest or whatever and suddenly carload of heavily armed randos who know exactly where you are because that becomes A Thing later, surprise) Like I was glad I played it and $10-15 is about what i feel like it's worth but by the end I was definitely dragging myself through it, so take that as you will.
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StrixNebulosa posted:Here's my picks from your list! that was a list of games he already played and liked
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Awesome! posted:that was a list of games he already played and liked I can't read! 
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that said, the list is basically "good examples of every genre" so its kind of hard to pin down recommendations off of it.
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Awesome! posted:that said, the list is basically "good examples of every genre" so its kind of hard to pin down recommendations off of it. Yeah. .... Okay, dude, play Copy Kitty. Best Megaman-like on Steam, and yes, that includes Shovel Knight. 
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Don Bradman Cricket 2017 is HALF OFF on the Playstation Store right now, there's 1 guy in the whole world who bought it, and he's a goon streaming now if you're curious just what exactly cricket is.Awesome! posted:please note that watching cricket will in no way answer this question this is also true Shrecknet fucked around with this message at 03:17 on Jun 24, 2017 |
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Dr. Angela Ziegler posted:if you're curious just what exactly cricket is.
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Is anybody already planning on buying Shovel Knight during this sale? If so, I wonder if you could do me a favor. I have a Steamgift copy of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove that I know I'll likely never play. I really want Night In The Woods, which isn't on sale, but is the same price as SK right now. If someone would be willing to buy/gift me a copy of NITW then I'll be happy to give them SK, plus kick them a couple of free Humble game codes for their trouble. I have Kentucky Route 0, Steamworld Heist, Invisible Inc., Nuclear Throne and a bunch of other stuff (though these are the ones that seem like the best to me). So same money spent on your part, but more games. If a mod or others think this isn't kosher for this thread then just let me know and I'll happily move it. The Steam trades thread is just dead as poo poo and this seemed like the best place otherwise. On another note, does anyone have recommendations for exploration heavy games? I love digging around and finding secrets and hidden stuff. I've played Hyper Light Drifter and loved it, for example. My laptop is old and clunky, so new and graphics intensive stuff like Prey is out. Any thoughts?
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-Blackadder- posted:Man, it's freaking hard to parse what games I should be getting, can you goons give me some recomendations based on the following list of games that I really enjoyed playing.... Get Bayonetta, it's the best game and even at only -25%, fifteen bucks, it's still a drat steal. I only say this because I was going to recommend Vanquish as "The best Max Payne" but that one isn't on sale.
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NObodyNOWHERE posted:On another note, does anyone have recommendations for exploration heavy games? I love digging around and finding secrets and hidden stuff. I've played Hyper Light Drifter and loved it, for example. My laptop is old and clunky, so new and graphics intensive stuff like Prey is out. Any thoughts?
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Seriously? That's funny because I have that in inventory and hadn't redeemed it! I think I thought it was a different type of game or something. Will definitely check it out. Is there a significant difference between the two versions?
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Guacamelee, Hollow Knight and Ori are all in a fierce competition for "best metroidvania on steam" and each really depends on what you want out of one. Combat, exploration or platforming. (Not so say guacamelee doesn't have its own crazy/obnoxious platforming, but it's not a mandatory escape sequence. :V)
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Not to be too pithy but I feel like over half the recommendations coming from people who applied mods isn't really a selling point of x-com 2. I don't really mod games outside of ones that were basically designed for the purpose. If there's a mechanic so bad in the game you have to mod it out I'm prolly not interested. Thank you for the honest appraisals tho.
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Anniversary posted:Any thoughts on Helldivers? Is there still a community? I can't speak to the community since I mostly played with friends, but the game is great fun. It eventually becomes formulaic, with everyone knowing what loop to follow for victory, but you'll get plenty of value out of it before that point. It took me 30 hours before I felt we had everything down on lock enough that most missions were repetitive, but there was still plenty of missions that were challenging and hectic enough that I played another 10. My two major complaints is that a ton of fun (but not OP) stuff is locked behind paid DLC that I feel is overpriced, and that missions are enabled/locked by the global campaign progression. The DLC isn't a huge problem and can be ignored, but having an entire enemy faction locked out of play or not being able to take part in the fun 'city defense' missions because of the state of the global campaign is frustrating. ArbitraryC posted:Not to be too pithy but I feel like over half the recommendations coming from people who applied mods isn't really a selling point of x-com 2. I don't really mod games outside of ones that were basically designed for the purpose. If there's a mechanic so bad in the game you have to mod it out I'm prolly not interested. I think most people mentioned the mods just so that they could say 'If you really hate it, it's removable!' so that no one misses out on a great game due to small factors. I think XCom 2 is great out of the box, and would only recommend the 'Stop Wasting My Time' mod that increases the speed of some animations and cuts down on voice lines that get repeated regularly. Bottom line is that if you liked Enemy Unknown, you will like XCom 2. Sokani fucked around with this message at 03:32 on Jun 24, 2017 |
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Gamerofthegame posted:Guacamelee, Hollow Knight and Ori are all in a fierce competition for "best metroidvania on steam" and each really depends on what you want out of one. Combat, exploration or platforming. I really, really liked Axiom Verge and think it should be considered on this list
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Gamerofthegame posted:Guacamelee, Hollow Knight and Ori are all in a fierce competition for "best metroidvania on steam" and each really depends on what you want out of one. Combat, exploration or platforming. Yeah, Hollow Knight was definitely on my shortlist. The added bonus of it being a Goon-made game is a nice selling point for me too. I thought I read that they fixed the most egregious issues with those sequences in Ori. Have I got that wrong, cause that's one I've had my eye on too?
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ArbitraryC posted:Not to be too pithy but I feel like over half the recommendations coming from people who applied mods isn't really a selling point of x-com 2. I don't really mod games outside of ones that were basically designed for the purpose. If there's a mechanic so bad in the game you have to mod it out I'm prolly not interested. Xcom 2 was designed for mods to such an extent that you can open files in a text pad and change whatever clearly labeled value you want. But I support not buying it too, gently caress T2. kater fucked around with this message at 03:36 on Jun 24, 2017 |
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Gamerofthegame posted:Guacamelee, Hollow Knight and Ori are all in a fierce competition for "best metroidvania on steam" and each really depends on what you want out of one. Combat, exploration or platforming. We're drowning in excelent metroidvanias these days. I'd toss in Strider and Shadow Complex to round out your list. Then there's the Shantae games which I really like but are somewhat metroidvania lite. Axiom Verge was also pretty good but you'll see mixed reviews on this forum. Some people also gush about Environmental Station Alpha even though I didn't care for how difficult the platforming was.
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Sokani posted:I think most people mentioned the mods just so that they could say 'If you really hate it, it's removable!' so that no one misses out on a great game due to small factors. I think XCom 2 is great out of the box, and would only recommend the 'Stop Wasting My Time' mod that increases the speed of some animations and cuts down on voice lines that get repeated regularly. Bottom line is that if you liked Enemy Unknown, you will like XCom 2.  this plus the voice pack mod to make everyone sound like Overwatch characters.
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ArbitraryC posted:Not to be too pithy but I feel like over half the recommendations coming from people who applied mods isn't really a selling point of x-com 2. I don't really mod games outside of ones that were basically designed for the purpose. If there's a mechanic so bad in the game you have to mod it out I'm prolly not interested. It's not like it's a complex process, you click on a mod in workshop and it's done. You don't need to mod the timers either, but you can if they bother you.
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Started playing Watch_Doges 2. I like how immediately absurd it is. "Let's let him hack us...as a test!"
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Is there a site that tells you what DLC you dont own from the games you do own? One would think this would be incorporated into steam, but alas, no.
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PantsBandit posted:Started playing Watch_Doges 2. I like how immediately absurd it is. "Let's let him hack us...as a test!" I really enjoyed that game. The overall tone of the game is just so much more fun and light than the first game.
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strategery posted:Is there a site that tells you what DLC you dont own from the games you do own? One would think this would be incorporated into steam, but alas, no. Enhanced Steam It's loving awesome, including checkboxes for multiple DLC. That's a godsend for things like Rocksmith and such.
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i have enhanced steam but i am not familiar with that feature
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Revenge bought Holy Potatoes! We're in Space?! for a friend who bought me Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!.
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I finally picked up Shadowrun Returns and it's sequels after having them be constantly recommended to me, I'm looking forward to the unusual merging of traditional fantasy and sci-fi elements. I also picked up Sunless Sea and A House of Many Doors, both of which have intrigued me for some time, although I don't usually play games of this sort. Lastly, I bought EMPORIUM (link), because no Steam purchase of mine would be complete without a pretentious walking simulator.
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PantsBandit posted:Started playing Watch_Doges 2. I like how immediately absurd it is. "Let's let him hack us...as a test!" Watchdogs 2 is fantastic, way better than it had to be.
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basalt posted:
Nabbed this, thanks!
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Obligatory reminder that there's Gift Train running! Come let goons decide what you should get off your wishlist! Remember to post what region you're in, too!
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ArbitraryC posted:Not to be too pithy but I feel like over half the recommendations coming from people who applied mods isn't really a selling point of x-com 2. I don't really mod games outside of ones that were basically designed for the purpose. If there's a mechanic so bad in the game you have to mod it out I'm prolly not interested. I've done like 5 playthroughs of Xcom 2 at this point and I haven't modded poo poo yet. It's a great game as is.
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Can I get recs for Darks Souls-y games? I like the pace of combat, the freedom of the RPG system, and the variety in weapon styles. Thanks!
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its tough because the knockoffs arent nearly as good
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you will know within 2 hours if you like lords of the fallen or not though, for example
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loopsheloop posted:Can I get recs for Darks Souls-y games? I like the pace of combat, the freedom of the RPG system, and the variety in weapon styles. Thanks! While I haven't played any of these: Surge - Dark Souls + Robots Bloodborne - consoles only fast combat 2D: Salt and Sanctuary One I have played: Hollow Knight. Dark Souls/Metroidvania/bugs, honestly one of the best purchases I made this sale.
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Necropolis is a coop game with clear Souls inspiration. It's content light, so I recommend it with caveats though.
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StrixNebulosa posted:One I have played: Hollow Knight. Dark Souls/Metroidvania/bugs, honestly one of the best purchases I made this sale. i loving love HK and it's easily my indie goty, butI don't think Dark Souls has any real weight in that comparison and gets thrown around WAY too much. Other than corpse runs which are the worst part of the game. also yes the correct answer is buy a used PS4 and get Bloodborne. it is so loving good
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Anniversary posted:Any thoughts on Helldivers? Is there still a community? You could just buy crimsonland on steam
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loopsheloop posted:Can I get recs for Darks Souls-y games? I like the pace of combat, the freedom of the RPG system, and the variety in weapon styles. Thanks! People keep saying Dead Cells is a good 2D Souls-like. No idea if that's accurate, but it might be worth investigating.
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