Actually, I'm pretty sure at least some of the oldschool games were real-time in the same way. Iirc, both Dungeon Master and EoB for example.Originally Posted by Stepsongrapes
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And back in the day, you only had a small handful of games to play at one time, so I didn't mind the puzzles, because that's what we had...and we liked it!
I think the 1980s computer gamer in me would have boggled at my current Steam backlog.
Yeah, they were all realtime. The later EOTB games added nice usability enhancements, including the ability for all four of your characters to attack by pressing a single button, which grimlock, trying to channel dungeon master rather than EotB, lacks. In trying to stay true to its inspiration, it embraces those usability failures, which IMO is the wrong way to go. I'd prefer a 10ft-based dungeon crawler with all the neat innovations added in EotB 2 and 3, stonekeep, etc.
This a 1000%. Some time ago, I went crawler crazy and played a bunch of these old games -- and it's hard to forget how painful the less-friendly crawlers like DM, Ishar, et.al. were compared to the ones that acknowledged there wasn't a Mt. Dew-fuelled dragster behind the mouse. Even at half-price this thread has comprehensively knocked any interest I have in Grimrock out of me. (But GoG does have Lands of Lore 1 & 2 which are pretty much the pinnacle of 90-degree grid crawlers, IMO).I'd prefer a 10ft-based dungeon crawler with all the neat innovations added in EotB 2 and 3
Steam midweek madness
Dungeon Defenders and some DLC are 66% off.
Oh hell yes, lands of lore was awesome. Grimlock should be like that, not dungeon master. DM started the genre, but it had significant faults.
Naval War: Arctic Circle is on Steam for 4.99. I'm in for that.
The big issue seems to be no saving while playing the missions you have to finish it and some can be very long. That rates a no for me.
Also in the email they sent me, it says:
Check your Order Confirmation once you grab the free game. You will have a code for 20% off anything on Green Man Gaming.
Something about a southern-hemisphere-winter sale. Excuses, excuses.
Looks like the offer's over, all I ge is 'Internal Server Error' when I click on 'Buy Now'
I just got it for free without that error, so keep trying.
Yeah, I just got it for free too, and the confirmation email had the voucher for 20% off anything. It's good until the end of July so that will let me wait and see the Steam sale before using it.
Here is the direct link to the game, on Greenmangaming. In my experience, the site is a bit slow around these promotions.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/e...ker-evolution/
I would recommend getting the game, even if you don't like it since you can later trade it in for credit. Credit works just like cash when purchasing any item, even a Steamworks game. This also means that their coupons might stack with it.
Just as an example, I purchased Darksiders when it was on sale using the credits I'd saved from previous giveaways. Darksiders is Steamworks product, and is now activated on my Steam account after Greenman sent me a code via email.
NOTE: You need to sign up for an account at Greenmangaming for this to work.
It says on the Hacker Evolution page that "this game cannot be traded in."
That message may go away once the game is no longer on promotion.
Man I'm truly torn on whether I should grab the Alan Wake bundle on GOG, or wait to see if it appears during the Steam Summer Sale...
Just my opinion, but I would support GOG.
You pushed me over the edge. Downloading now :)
Defense Grid: the Awakening is a measly $2.49 on Steam for the daily deal. GREAT tower defense game at a great price.
Speaking of great prices, is that Hacker Evolution game any good? I enjoyed Uplink a few years ago but never tried that one fellow's work.
Thanks for that. It worked this time.
Worked for me just now as well, thanks Tciecka. That makes six decent games I own on GMG, all of which were free giveaways. I just might have to buy something with real money during this "winter sale" out of a sense of guilt. ;)
Slickdeals told me Sniper Elite V2 is on sale on Amazon for $14.99 and it registers on STEAM!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008K2WRYC?...tag=slickdeals
Unintentional (I think) irony, when I visited the official game website, AVG popped up to tell me it had blocked an expolit :).
Well, I see it's the Sword of the Stars Weekend Sale on gamersgate.
SOTS1 complete (yay!) is $4.99 and SOTS2 (be wary) is $7.50
SOTS2 registers on steam.
http://www.gamersgate.com/games?prio...&q=sotsweekend
Thanks for that one! It was on my list to buy as a gift during the Steam sale, but I doubt it'll be available for less than that.
I've been waiting for SOTS2 to come back on sale for that price. Despite the bad press, it's a game that I'm interested in trying. The ship combat mechanics in particular look interesting. I can't think of another game that has implemented armor in quite the same way.
GMG is doing it again, another free offer - Hacker Evolution Untold.
http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/e...lution-untold/
yeah they are having their winter sale , read here
The whole Majesty collection is on sale on Impulse/Gamestop right now for $17.49
It includes:
•Majesty Gold
•Majesty 2 Collection
•Defenders of Ardania
•Defenders of Ardania: Battlemagic DLC
•Defenders of Ardania: The Conjurer’s Tricks
•Warlock: Master of the Arcane
•Warlock: Master of the Arcane – Powerful Lords
•Warlock: Master of the Arcane – Power of the Serpent
Same bundle is $70 right now on Steam, for comparison.
*update* and Warlock and Defenders activate on Steam, as well, with the product codes you get from gamestop.
Last edited by Nathan Phoenix; 07-12-2012 at 07:46 AM.
Doesn't include the new Majesty HD version?? That's what I'm waiting for.
Also, I had no idea that Warlock was in the Majesty universe. Not that it's a terribly distinctive universe, but that surprised me.
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