So, is Syndicate worth the money at $15 bucks? I really enjoyed the original (I know this one is nothing like that) and I wanted to like the re-make, but reviews scared me off.
I snagged the Syndicate reboot the last time Amazon had it for $15 or so, and I'd say I got my money's worth.
A few caveats and descriptions. The co-op is really fun, but is 99% dead. There may be a brief spark of interest during the sale, but don't expect it to last.
The single-player is decent. Syndicate is the younger, dumber, louder brother of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Instead of fancy things like "dialogue fights" and "branching plots" and "multiple approaches", you get to blow a lot of shit up in between the cutscenes that advance the linear and not really memorable plot. But the combat, at least for me, was more satisfying in Syndicate. They do a lot of interesting or at least novel things with the "hacking enemy chips" thing, and Starbreeze (still) know how to make a visceral first-person shooter game.
So yeah, worth $15 if you aren't hung up on the franchise reboot thing and want a fun, dumb, short, pretty, and violent rollercoaster ride through Cyberpunk Junction.
Never got to play NOLF but FEAR is one of my favorite shooters of evereverever and ever. I don't doubt that GCI is fun, I love Monolith and how they do shooters, but it really sounds like it was mishandled in a lot of ways. Maybe all that's better now, I don't know.
It was HORRIBLY mishandled. It didn't even get proper matchmaking for like a month.
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edited June 2012
I logged into the forum and saw 86 unread forum posts. I thought to myself "hmm, that's strange, I haven't checked all day and Steam should be way higher than that." Then as I clicked in, it dawned on me, SHINY NEW STEAM THREAD!
I'm torn between buying Gods and Kings from GMG or waiting for an even better sale on it (which I know could be awhile.)
Wow, is Digital immersive. Also brings back memories of BBSes.
The spooky thing is that, if i remember properly, the author was born in the late 80s - she couldn't possibly ever have dialed into a BBS of the type she's showing, and she still did a surprisingly good job of generating BBS nostalgia.
Wow, is Digital immersive. Also brings back memories of BBSes.
The spooky thing is that, if i remember properly, the author was born in the late 80s - she couldn't possibly ever have dialed into a BBS of the type she's showing, and she still did a surprisingly good job of generating BBS nostalgia.
Wow, is Digital immersive. Also brings back memories of BBSes.
The spooky thing is that, if i remember properly, the author was born in the late 80s - she couldn't possibly ever have dialed into a BBS of the type she's showing, and she still did a surprisingly good job of generating BBS nostalgia.
Still a better love story than Twi- ok, I'll stop.
But yeah, it's not like there isn't plenty of research materials around the interwebs nowadays. Hell, France is only now saying goodbye to the Minitel.
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Erin The RedThe Name's Erin! Woman, Podcaster, Dungeon Master, IT nerd, Parent, Trans. AMABaton Rouge, LARegistered Userregular
I figure that "you people" probably already all have AirMech, but I happen to have two for the Steam beta. Any takers?
My brother and I played the game this seems to be based off a ton back in the day (herzog zwei). I was lucky enough to get a key, and if nobody else is interested, I'd take one off your hands to give to him. Of course people here have priority etc
Been unable to keep up with this thread for awhile (trying to keep up with this and the Diablo III thread would've required quitting my job), but I come back just in time for the Summer sale. This is a good sign!
Good sign for everything but my wallet. It's a wonder what you can do with ramen noodles!
Wow, is Digital immersive. Also brings back memories of BBSes.
The spooky thing is that, if i remember properly, the author was born in the late 80s - she couldn't possibly ever have dialed into a BBS of the type she's showing, and she still did a surprisingly good job of generating BBS nostalgia.
Let it be known that @CroakerBC is a classy gent. He posted in the thread letting people know he is happy to sort them out with a cheaper DoW2 complete pack and straight up gifts it to me instead! So much class.
Ok, time to collect all of this stuff in one post.
PM giveaways are as follows.
Ys Origin
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
Penny Arcade's On On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode 3
New Editions...(Feel free to update your PM conversation)
SpaceChem
Avernum Bundle
Krater
Enter for whatever you want, screw being guilty. Must be an active member of the PA forums. Must not already own the game. Must eat pancakes for breakfast tomorrow. (Pics of pancake eating via PM welcome)
Re-posting before I take off for the night. SpaceChem and Avernum need more entries.
Wow, is Digital immersive. Also brings back memories of BBSes.
The spooky thing is that, if i remember properly, the author was born in the late 80s - she couldn't possibly ever have dialed into a BBS of the type she's showing, and she still did a surprisingly good job of generating BBS nostalgia.
Eh, I was born in '87 and I used one. It really depends on where you live(d), probably.
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RandomHajileNot actually a SnatcherThe New KremlinRegistered Userregular
Well, I'm glad the sale hasn't started now... We had a terrible storm blow through a few hours ago, and have no power. Best I can tell we may not have power for days at this rate.
Wohhha... anyone who got the paradox pack off of amazon awhile back, heads up. Just got a e-mail containing steam activatable codes for victoria 2 and SotS: Complete. That's pretty darn ok of them:)
Quick question, if I get DA 1& 2 through the Amazon sale, will I have to use Origin to play them?
Since they came out before Origin, you shouldnt have to. I dont need to launch Origin to launch SWTOR (came out before-ish), but I do need Origin to be open when I play BF3 (came out after). You should be fine. But you will need Origin to download them.
Damn. Want Space Marine, but worried about the sale. Damn being a teacher, all not having a job in the summer. Had a second interview for a bookstore today though, so hopefully I'll get hired/paid before the steam sale and I can be a SPECE MARINE!
I also beat LIMBO today. Not bad. Definitely some of the best atmosphere I've ever seen, though I thought there was a story of some sort? I didn't get any story other than "OH GOD WHY AM I IN THIS FOREST WHY IS EVERYTHING TRYING TO KILL ME AHHHH"
Good few hours though!
edit: Also, @Lord_Snot , check your PMs! Sent that victoria Steam code over, since giving away the key for steam to someone else is probably frowned upon if you're using the other key?
edit 2: When are we thinking Steam sale? Mid july? 4th of july?
Damn. Want Space Marine, but worried about the sale. Damn being a teacher, all not having a job in the summer. Had a second interview for a bookstore today though, so hopefully I'll get hired/paid before the steam sale and I can be a SPECE MARINE!
I also beat LIMBO today. Not bad. Definitely some of the best atmosphere I've ever seen, though I thought there was a story of some sort? I didn't get any story other than "OH GOD WHY AM I IN THIS FOREST WHY IS EVERYTHING TRYING TO KILL ME AHHHH"
Good few hours though!
edit: Also, @Lord_Snot , check your PMs! Sent that victoria Steam code over, since giving away the key for steam to someone else is probably frowned upon if you're using the other key?
edit 2: When are we thinking Steam sale? Mid july? 4th of july?
Ok, time to collect all of this stuff in one post.
PM giveaways are as follows.
Ys Origin
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
Penny Arcade's On On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode 3
New Editions...(Feel free to update your PM conversation)
SpaceChem
Avernum Bundle
Krater
Enter for whatever you want, screw being guilty. Must be an active member of the PA forums. Must not already own the game. Must eat pancakes for breakfast tomorrow. (Pics of pancake eating via PM welcome)
Re-posting before I take off for the night. SpaceChem and Avernum need more entries.
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I snagged the Syndicate reboot the last time Amazon had it for $15 or so, and I'd say I got my money's worth.
A few caveats and descriptions. The co-op is really fun, but is 99% dead. There may be a brief spark of interest during the sale, but don't expect it to last.
The single-player is decent. Syndicate is the younger, dumber, louder brother of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Instead of fancy things like "dialogue fights" and "branching plots" and "multiple approaches", you get to blow a lot of shit up in between the cutscenes that advance the linear and not really memorable plot. But the combat, at least for me, was more satisfying in Syndicate. They do a lot of interesting or at least novel things with the "hacking enemy chips" thing, and Starbreeze (still) know how to make a visceral first-person shooter game.
So yeah, worth $15 if you aren't hung up on the franchise reboot thing and want a fun, dumb, short, pretty, and violent rollercoaster ride through Cyberpunk Junction.
I'm torn between buying Gods and Kings from GMG or waiting for an even better sale on it (which I know could be awhile.)
I don't have it and I've been wanting it for a while
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A class-alanche.
You should check out Neuromancer on the PC if you haven't yet.
The spooky thing is that, if i remember properly, the author was born in the late 80s - she couldn't possibly ever have dialed into a BBS of the type she's showing, and she still did a surprisingly good job of generating BBS nostalgia.
i'm...not sure how to feel about myself as a person anymore here are some words about that
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Still a better love story than Twi- ok, I'll stop.
But yeah, it's not like there isn't plenty of research materials around the interwebs nowadays. Hell, France is only now saying goodbye to the Minitel.
My brother and I played the game this seems to be based off a ton back in the day (herzog zwei). I was lucky enough to get a key, and if nobody else is interested, I'd take one off your hands to give to him. Of course people here have priority etc
That's a pretty nice write-up, thanks.
$20 is significantly cheaper than what they were charging here in Australia.
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Re-posting before I take off for the night. SpaceChem and Avernum need more entries.
It is a class-aclysm
Also, just beat Episode 3 of Penny Arcade. That is certainly an ending alright.
Eh, I was born in '87 and I used one. It really depends on where you live(d), probably.
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Steam profile.
Getting started with BATTLETECH: Part 1 / Part 2
Yay me?
Yay @cyko149 for gifting me HL2:E1
Since they came out before Origin, you shouldnt have to. I dont need to launch Origin to launch SWTOR (came out before-ish), but I do need Origin to be open when I play BF3 (came out after). You should be fine. But you will need Origin to download them.
Also, c'mon steam sale. I need to fill up my backlog some more.
You don't need origin to download or install DA or DA2 to your computer.
You will need to have an origin account (but not the program) for the games themselves.
If you so choose, you can link the games to the origin program so that you have an easy way to back up and restore the games.
On my sleeve, let the runway start
A class action.
Bumpin' dat giveaway goodness
I know a lot of you have these games already, but if you don't feel free to enter, don't be shy.
edit: Oh wow, it's gonna be hard finding a home for all these BoDVII/CSTW copies.
I also beat LIMBO today. Not bad. Definitely some of the best atmosphere I've ever seen, though I thought there was a story of some sort? I didn't get any story other than "OH GOD WHY AM I IN THIS FOREST WHY IS EVERYTHING TRYING TO KILL ME AHHHH"
Good few hours though!
edit: Also, @Lord_Snot , check your PMs! Sent that victoria Steam code over, since giving away the key for steam to someone else is probably frowned upon if you're using the other key?
edit 2: When are we thinking Steam sale? Mid july? 4th of july?
It's not going to get lower than 75%.
i am going out for pancakes tomorrow
...wait, they made a game based on Neuromancer?
Yes they did, and it's great.