Bargain Thread 2015

CraigM · 2015-09-11T13:22:34.000Z

JoshL:

So… has anybody bought a pinata yet? It’s weird how tempting it is, even though there’s pretty much a 99.9% chance I’ll get something I have no interest in playing.

Or, in my case, a 75% chance it’s something I already have on Steam.

EDIT: What biosc1 said.

BrianRubin · 2015-09-11T13:30:36.000Z

JoshL:

So… has anybody bought a pinata yet? It’s weird how tempting it is, even though there’s pretty much a 99.9% chance I’ll get something I have no interest in playing.

I got one, ended up with 1954: Alcatraz, which I’ll never play and doesn’t even have a soundtrack. Boo.

But hey, I didn’t already own it, so…yay?

malkav11 · 2015-09-11T13:35:16.000Z

rhamorim:

Is Gat Out of Hell worth playing at the sale price?

Have you played all the other Saints Row games? Do you still want more, not of the wacky story missions, but the side activities and superpowers? If so…well, I paid $5 at launch but $10 wouldn’t be awful. If not I would either play previous SR games or not bother.

lordkosc · 2015-09-11T13:54:37.000Z

Telefrog:

I would put Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep DLC above the whole of Borderlands the Pre-Sequel.

Yes! This is the correct answer!

stusser · 2015-09-11T14:38:59.000Z

Shadowrun Dragonfall is a hell of a deal, if you’re into RPGs.

The other Shadowrun franchise is supposedly the juice that leaks out of the bottom of your trashbags that smells like something between apple juice and ammonia. The Shadowruns you want are Dragonfall and Hong Kong, accept no substitutes.

robc04 · 2015-09-11T14:57:54.000Z

I didn’t play those yet, but Shadowrun Returns was a lot of fun!

biosc1 · 2015-09-11T15:19:53.000Z

Brian Rubin:

I got one, ended up with 1954: Alcatraz, which I’ll never play and doesn’t even have a soundtrack. Boo.

But hey, I didn’t already own it, so…yay?

That is supposedly a fun game.

SlainteMhath · 2015-09-11T15:26:03.000Z

Brian Rubin:

I got one, ended up with 1954: Alcatraz, which I’ll never play and doesn’t even have a soundtrack. Boo.

But hey, I didn’t already own it, so…yay?

This post just saved me $3. I was going to roll the dice, until I saw Brian’s post and realized the dice are loaded. 1954 Alcatraz is going for $0.99 over at the Humble Encore Sale (sorry Brian), and it’s been that low numerous times even on GOG. It’s also been a part of plenty of $1.99-$2.99 bundles here and there, all of which tells me GOG has loaded the piñata party with the equivalent of the root beer barrel. Sure, it’s technically a piece of candy, but when you were thinking you would see a mini-Snickers, Reese’s cup or at least a freaking Tootsie roll, it is sure to disappoint. I’m guessing 1954 Alcatraz is far from the only bundle-fodder stinker GOG has 1000 copies of in this sale.

Telefrog · 2015-09-11T15:31:58.000Z

But… I like root beer barrels!

Equisilus · 2015-09-11T15:33:02.000Z

stusser:

Shadowrun Dragonfall is a hell of a deal, if you’re into RPGs.

Done! Cyberpunk turn-based RPG for cheaps I’m in.

Gigglemoo · 2015-09-11T15:52:06.000Z

People have been writing a list of Pinata games @ GOG:
http://www.gog.com/forum/general/indie_pinata_tracking_thread/page1

1954 Alcatraz
Aarklash: Legacy
Blackwell Bundle
Dreamfall Chapters - Season Pass
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Eador Masters of the Broken World
FTL
Gods Will Be Watching
Guacamelee
Halfway
Jazzpunk.
Legend of Grimrock
Lumino City
Machinarium Collector’s Edition
Outlast
Randal’s Monday
Republique (Standard Edition)
Shadow Warrior 2013
Shadowrun Returns
Shelter
Spelunky
Terraria
The Book Of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles
The Last Federation
Volgarr the Viking

Alan_Au · 2015-09-11T16:53:36.000Z

Not specifically on sale, but GOG just added Shadow Watch to its offerings.

RickH · 2015-09-11T18:42:11.000Z

rhamorim:

Is Gat Out of Hell worth playing at the sale price?

I liked it a lot, hit that “just a little more Saints Row” itch for me. Lots of activities as opposed to story missions, but a really well done flying mechanic.

malkav11 · 2015-09-11T19:48:58.000Z

RickH:

I liked it a lot, hit that “just a little more Saints Row” itch for me. Lots of activities as opposed to story missions, but a really well done flying mechanic.

Yeah, the flying is great. Narrative’s just a big priority for me in games, and Gat Out of Hell is super-weak on that front compared to prior Saints Row titles.

corkeh · 2015-09-11T21:00:32.000Z

There’s also Tabletop Simulator for $10 on the humble store.

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Canuck · 2015-09-11T22:38:58.000Z

The Playstation sale has some pretty good deals for Plus users. I saw the Red Dead Redemption bundle for only $8 and Ni no Kuni for $6.

robc04 · 2015-09-12T06:51:48.000Z

Canuck:

The Playstation sale has some pretty good deals for Plus users. I saw the Red Dead Redemption bundle for only $8 and Ni no Kuni for $6.

Red Dead Redemption is one of the games I figured I’d play when I bought my used PS3 not too long ago. I just read a review that said it was very similar to Grand Theft Auto in terms of gameplay and now I’m thinking that maybe I don’t want it. I found GTA 3 and 4 so boring that I didn’t get too far into those games - way too much driving around to get to the more exciting parts. I’ve also found the side activities to be pretty repetitive.

Is it likely then that I’d find Red Dead Redemption boring too?

mok · 2015-09-12T07:07:16.000Z

corkeh:

There’s also Tabletop Simulator for $10 on the humble store.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/tabletopsimulator_storefront

Is there an aggregated list anywhere of games people play on TTS?

EDIT: Looking over the Steam Forums, I see games come and go with DCMA’s and such. So it is hit and miss as to whether or not something is running.

Nightgaunt · 2015-09-12T07:31:31.000Z

robc04:

Is it likely then that I’d find Red Dead Redemption boring too?

I know Tom loved it and it’s critically acclaimed, but as someone who played a lot of GTA3 and Vice City but couldn’t penetrate the over seriousness of GTA4, I found Red Dead to be more like the latter. Your instincts might be correct. Then again, I might be waving you off an amazing gaming experience…

Rock8man · 2015-09-12T08:21:15.000Z

robc04:

Is it likely then that I’d find Red Dead Redemption boring too?

It’s definitely not a great game throughout. It has its brilliant moments. I think it has a really strong start. And then comes the boredom. And then comes Mexico, which is just terrible. And then you’re back to the United States, and the third act is really good. And I mean, not just good, but it totally made it worth it to wade my way through the boredom and through Mexico. I would still recommend it to everyone, but only if you have the fortitude to get through the poor parts.