Steam Holiday Sale

[Ingmar]

It makes Bioware look like George Lucas.

Yeah, no. The Witcher is a decent enough RPG, but doesn't really compare to the better Bioware stuff. Still worth $5 for sure if you like RPGs though.

[eldaec]

Is there a way to get/patch Steam's Witcher into the European uncut/unrated/whatever version? I've got the original Euro disc version here and would prefer to be able to put it away but keep/have the full version of the game on Steam.

Don't worry, the steam version comes with tits straight out of the box.

(and tits is literally the only difference)

[Azazel]

Cool. I still haven't gotten around to playing it, and thought there was content changes as well as tits. But you know, tits are good.
 

[eldaec]

Also, don't panic when the first opportunity for tits has no tits, you still have the tits version but the lack of tits despite potential for tits is canon in that instance.

[bhodi]

Also, don't panic when the first opportunity for tits has no tits, you still have the tits version but the lack of tits despite potential for tits is canon in that instance.

Words of wisdom.

You know I never finished the witcher. I peetered out in the same place both times I tried to play it, I think it was near the end of chapter 4 after I opened up the tower. I just got tired of running around in town, even with the faster load times (the first time, the load was BRUTAL - it was patched)

[Hoax]

After watching some Disciples 3 gameplay on youtube I'm going to pass on it and Bioshock 2 (this will be on sale for $10 a lot same was L4D2 I'd imagine) and survive to another day.

Disciples 3 looked way too slow and the animations were pretty terrible in combat.

[Segoris]

Yeah, I tried the demo of Disciples 3 last night, it was slow and simply not fun. In the end, I picked up Puzzlequest and called it a day.

[eldaec]

It makes Bioware look like George Lucas.

Yeah, no. The Witcher is a decent enough RPG, but doesn't really compare to the better Bioware stuff.

So long as you mean Baldur's Gate era, then sure.

If you mean post-kotor Bioware output, then not so much.

[Paelos]

Nothing I've read anywhere said Disciples III wasn't horribly buggy and a PITA to get running. Also, it looks like another version of HoMM except completely disfunctional.

[rattran]

I'm saving plenty of money this Sale. And it's making me sad Bring on the less shitty games, Steam!

Spoke too soon, Recettear for under $7! woohoo!

[Ceryse]

Nothing today grabs my attention. Annoyed that I missed the Witcher for $5 because I was an idiot. Grabbed Portal (I know, I know..) and Titan Quest/Deus Ex (both packs for de-discing purposes) on day one. Thankfully not looking for many more games this holiday sale, other than ME2 and (hopefully) the Witcher popping up again on the last day or something.

[Teleku]

Also keep in mind that all the games that are apart of the mega packs also have their individual prices slashed heavily.  I've already glanced through and got a couple of games that are apart of packs for pretty cheep.

[fuser]

Purchased railworks, was waiting for it to go on sale 

[Ginaz]

I picked up Defense Grid during the last few minutes of yesterday`s sale for $2 and then grabbed Just Cause 2 today for $7.50.  I`ve heard good things about JC2, now I just have to find the time to actually play it.  I still have games I bought during the summer sale that I haven`t touched yet.

[bhodi]

Pass on today's deals, too.

The best in $/fun are bully & just cause 2. The best non-deal "deal" today goes to spore for $20. What a piece of shit. And that railroad game is awful, too.

Bully I loved but I never got into JC2. Where does he store all those parachutes?! Why are you terrorizing villages in the name of freedom?! You're a real jerk!

AVOID asscreed 2, the ubisoft DRM is completely brutal and over the top on the PC, like if your internet goes down you can't play, if your email address changes, you can't play, if you forget your password, not only can you not play, but you can't play ever again as they will shut down that account.

However, Sid Meier's Pirates! and Railroads! are both  $2.50 if you search. Yoink!

[Tebonas]

They still haven't removed that DRM? Fuck them, I almost bought it, too.

[Nebu]

There's a decent amount of combat though, and it's definitely the weakest part of the game, but the story is still pretty good.

You really nailed the Witcher right here.  Interesting story with annoying combat.  Maybe I need to give KOTOR another shot.  I'm just terrified that I'm going to screw my character up since I have no idea how any of the traits work.

[Hoax]

Also keep in mind that all the games that are apart of the mega packs also have their individual prices slashed heavily.  I've already glanced through and got a couple of games that are apart of packs for pretty cheep.

Don't be like this guy, wait until the final day to comb the packs as daily sales will offer deeper discounts on many of these games.

I've looked at JC2 but I'm not sold I'd enjoy it too much, beyond that the rest of today is bleh to me.

[Vaiti]

I've been eyeballing Men of War all day. I watched a couple gameplay videos and it looks like it COULD be awesome. But I get the feeling in my gut that it isn't what I think it is. 7€ but it's only day 2 and Super Meat Boy has been keeping me plenty busy.

[Paelos]

Made my first purchase of the sale today for Recettear ($6.80), and that was a no-brainer. Item Shop? Trading? Indie RPG dungeons? I'm in!

[MrHat]

Made my first purchase of the sale today for Recettear ($6.80), and that was a no-brainer. Item Shop? Trading? Indie RPG dungeons? I'm in!

Yup, and Just Cause 2 for $7.50

[Segoris]

Wednesday - 12/22
Aliens vs Predator - 75% off = $5
Day of Defeat - 75% off = $2.50
Recetgear - 66% off = $6.80
Railworks 2 - 85% off = $6
Zuma's Revent - 60% off = $8
Spore Complete Pack - 75% off = $19.99
Just Cause 2 - 75% off = $7.50
Bully - 75% off = $3.75
Call of Duty 4: MW - 50% off = $14.99
Red Lynx Trials 2 - 75% off = $2.50
Assassins Creed 2 - 50% off = $14.99, or 60% off = $12 if you own AC1
Tales of Monkey Island Complete Pack - 50% off = $17.49

[Segoris]

I've been waiting for Recetgear to go on sale, otherwise this sale is kind of bleh.

[Nebu]

I picked up Day of Defeat.  I loved some BF1942 and figured for $2.50 it would be worth it if it kept me entertained for a day.  I nearly grabbed Recettear, but the anime look really put me off.

[Bandit]

Recettear was much cheaper less than a month ago as part of a $4.99 indie pack (4+ games including Recettear).  It was OK, I hoped it was a bit better....but you should get your money worth.

The only thing I am looking at is Spore as I have never tried it.  Most likely pick it up as there isnt much else on today.

[Ingmar]

Purchased railworks, was waiting for it to go on sale  

What the fuck is the deal with that game? Is it really a train driving simulator? Like half the games on Steam are $15 expansions to that game with one engine and a route.

EDIT: Spore probably isn't worth $20 to see where they made their mistakes. It has *some* fun in it, and the cell stage is great, if it was $10 I'd say go for it.

[eldaec]

I'd have considered Asscreed if it wasn't for retarded Ubisoft drm.

[bhodi]

What the fuck is the deal with that game? Is it really a train driving simulator? Like half the games on Steam are $15 expansions to that game with one engine and a route.

EDIT: Spore probably isn't worth $20 to see where they made their mistakes. It has *some* fun in it, and the cell stage is great, if it was $10 I'd say go for it.

Spore is worth $5, MAYBE $10. Not anything higher. You'll be disappointed.

The train driving simulator is exactly that. It isn't really a game. It's a giant troll by Gaben. Here are the giant bomb guys "reviewing" it: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-railworks/17-2557/

Reccatear is good fun, but I assumed everyone got it as part of the thanksgiving pack.

[Sky]

AVOID asscreed 2, the ubisoft DRM is completely brutal and over the top on the PC, like if your internet goes down you can't play, if your email address changes, you can't play, if you forget your password, not only can you not play, but you can't play ever again as they will shut down that account.

Thanks for the reminder on that. I'm pretty meh about DRM, but that particular breed is horrific.

I'd give a recommend to Just Cause 2. I'm only about 5 or 6 hours in, but loving it. Crazy mayhem in a hollywood splosion movie. How can you not like the hook? You're spiderman, ffs.

Another day, another no purchases.

[Ingmar]

I almost bought the Gothic pack yesterday just so I could have enough direct experience with it to have a decent fight with Sky, but $35 was too much for that. If it had been $20...

[Setanta]

Picked up the Tomb Raider game yesterday for $3 - I know it'll probably be shitty but I enjoy the other games.

Absolutely nothing that I want today and I'm annoyed that I missed the Lego game sale on day 1 as my CC was maxed. Actually, they need to do a Lego pack sale - I'd be on that in an instant as I only have the Star Wars games.

+1 to the Wither if it comes again - it was my best purchase at one of the other sales.

[Lantyssa]

Got Recettear since I had been eying that one for some time, and Just Cause 2 since it went back on sale and in case I feel like a bit of action.

[Ginaz]

AVOID asscreed 2, the ubisoft DRM is completely brutal and over the top on the PC, like if your internet goes down you can't play, if your email address changes, you can't play, if you forget your password, not only can you not play, but you can't play ever again as they will shut down that account.

Thanks for the reminder on that. I'm pretty meh about DRM, but that particular breed is horrific.

I'd give a recommend to Just Cause 2. I'm only about 5 or 6 hours in, but loving it. Crazy mayhem in a hollywood splosion movie. How can you not like the hook? You're spiderman, ffs.

Another day, another no purchases.

I refuse to purchase another Ubi Soft game until they remove their DRM, both from any future game the ones that are already released.  FFS, having to go through Steam should be plenty enough DRM and one thats probably acceptable to most players.  Ubi Soft could make a game that cures cancer and creates peace in the middle east, and I still wouldn`t buy it if it had their current DRM.  Fuck that shit.

[Minvaren]

I'd have considered Asscreed if it wasn't for retarded Ubisoft drm.

The price is right for certain.  Shame about the DRM.

[fuser]

Purchased railworks, was waiting for it to go on sale  

What the fuck is the deal with that game? Is it really a train driving simulator? Like half the games on Steam are $15 expansions to that game with one engine and a route.

Yes its a train simulator, they put out tons of DLC in small packages like that to keep going. $6 pretty much gets you the game and 12 engines, 5 scenarios. RoF has the same sort of model where they release a plane as a DLC item.