Steam summer sale damage thread

[Toonces]

So, with the end of the sale imminent, I've decided to ride out the last 18 hours by going outside, away from the computer.  Final damage total is as follows:

Dead Space
Doom 3: BFG Edition
Dragon Age Origins: Ultimate Edition
Dragon's Lair
F.E.A.R.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Hearthfire DLC for Skyrim
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II

Actually, looking at that list I didn't go too overboard after all.   ;D

[Kushan]

I managed to restrain myself more then I thought as well:


Dishonored DLC
Civilization V: Gold Edition Upgrade
Civilization V: All Misc DLC packs
Civilization V: Brave New World
Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Hegemony Gold


Still have more then a few items on my wishlist but the majority of them are games I'm still on the fence about.

[CptHowdy]

deus ex-human revolution with 3 dlc
euro truck sim 2
fallen enchantress-LH
free pinballfx2 and bought several tables
just noticed i have civ 5 in my list of games and have no idea how i got it-did it come free with something??
tropico 4 gold
walking dead
not on steam but bought OOTP 14 since it was half-off during all star break

almost pulled the trigger on dishonored, borderlands 2 and dark souls but will wait til thanksgiving sales!!!

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

Kerbal Space Program
Nazi Zombie Army
Hitman: Absolution
Dirt 3

[Grim.Reaper]

Things I bought that were actually part of a summer sale.....

KOTR 1 & 2, for total of $6.....did well to control myself, but I did buy a couple of other non-sale games:)

Kerbal is still a possibility, sitting in my shopping cart....

[smittyohio]

I didn't restrain myself very well...

Skyrim Legendary Edition
Borderlands 2 Season Pass
Dark Souls
NBA2k13
Patrician 3
Civ 5 Brave New World
Sim City 4 Deluxe
Star Wars Empire at War Gold
SW KOTOR 1
SW KOTOR 2
Tropico 4
Walking Dead
XCOM + DLC

Plus OOTP 14... not Steam, but my wallet doesn't differentiate   ;-)

My oldest spent about 25 also, and probably got 300 hours+ worth of gaming goodness. 

[Staggerwing]

What's the difference between Fallout3 and Fallout New Vegas? If I get just one which is a better choice for the FPS challenged?

[Gusington]

Fallout 3 is set in Washington DC...a lot of people did not like it. I did though. Fallout: New Vegas can be considered Fallout 3.5.

My list:

Tomb Raider
Age of Kings HD
Bioshock: Infinite
Dishonored DLC

[smittyohio]

What's the difference between Fallout3 and Fallout New Vegas? If I get just one which is a better choice for the FPS challenged?

Neither is really played as a FPS, luckily.   When you go into combat, you use an aiming system called VATs, so it's not really a run and gun.   As to which one is better, it's probably a personal choice.  I thought the atmosphere and creepiness of Washington, along with all the famous landmarks, was better than Vegas.  However, Vegas is probably a little better game, engine-wise.

[Rayfer]

If I remember correctly....in Fallout 3 and New Vegas, you don't have to use the VAT's system, you can play it straight up as a FPS, though it is difficult (in my opinion at least) to play it that way. I liked them both a lot.  New Vegas had the better story and had to make choices that really impacted how the game played out, the quests you got and the ending.

[Gusington]

Yeah VATS is optional.

[Staggerwing]

OK, last question before I plop down my Gamebucks:
Dishonored- How 'twitchy' is it? Can I get through it (with a reload or four) if I suck at reflex games?

[Gusington]

^Totally. There are myriad ways to complete each mission. It's a great game.

[steve58]

Not a lot for me this go round...but the sale isn't over yet :)

Prison Architect
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Forbidden Worlds DLC

[Gusington]

In Prison Architect is there management too or is it only a construction game?