Steam Summer Sale starts today

[billybob476]

KOTOR directly inspired the gameplay of Mass Effect. Light/Dark points, ME style conversation trees, similar combat, etc. It's the style of gameplay with slightly older graphics and the same level of storytelling as the Mass Effect series.

In fact I should really be saying Mass Effect is like KOTOR since KOTOR came first.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

KOTOR directly inspired the gameplay of Mass Effect. Light/Dark points, ME style conversation trees, similar combat, etc. It's the style of gameplay with slightly older graphics and the same level of storytelling as the Mass Effect series.

In fact I should really be saying Mass Effect is like KOTOR since KOTOR came first.

Considering Bioware developed it, that isn't surprising. Hmm

[billybob476]

Pre-EA Bioware no less :)

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Pre-EA Bioware no less :)

Haha I noticed that. I'll do a little digging around, see if it's worth my time. :)

[Jobydrone]

And it's a thrilling, fantastic story, exciting, deep combat mechanics, and rich, full characters.  I played it on the original Xbox and was hooked for probably 60+ hours seeing and doing everything possible.  Take my word for it, well worth your time Tim.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Well, it's three recommendations so far so it's looking plausible :P

[Rico]

KOTOR and KOTOR 2 are classics!

[KingIsaacLinksr]

So from today...

SpaceChem, although warning, it is really difficult.
Limbo, which I happened to do a review of recently: http://kingisaaclinksr.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/my-review-limbo/

Do not get Stronghold 3. Just don't. badly designed and executed and was a great disappointment to me.

Also, is it just me or have we had way too many FPS shooters on the front page this sale?

[billybob476]

Also, is it just me or have we had way too many FPS shooters on the front page this sale?

I think that's just an indication of how many FPS shooters there are on the market these days.

[Jobydrone]

So from today...

SpaceChem, although warning, it is really difficult.
Limbo, which I happened to do a review of recently: http://kingisaaclinksr.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/my-review-limbo/

Do not get Stronghold 3. Just don't. badly designed and executed and was a great disappointment to me.

Also, is it just me or have we had way too many FPS shooters on the front page this sale?

How much is Limbo right now?  I can't see the prices from work.  Nice review btw, you should cross post some of those to the gaming page here for those too lazy to check your blog (guilty)

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Also, is it just me or have we had way too many FPS shooters on the front page this sale?

I think that's just an indication of how many FPS shooters there are on the market these days.

Well, then it's going to self-implode one of these days...

Oh I should add, get Train Simulator 2012. It is a very niche game, but it is well made and quite fun for train enthusiasts like myself, when I have the time to play it. (which is rare).

[KingIsaacLinksr]

So from today...

SpaceChem, although warning, it is really difficult.
Limbo, which I happened to do a review of recently: http://kingisaaclinksr.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/my-review-limbo/

Do not get Stronghold 3. Just don't. badly designed and executed and was a great disappointment to me.

Also, is it just me or have we had way too many FPS shooters on the front page this sale?

How much is Limbo right now?  I can't see the prices from work.  Nice review btw, you should cross post some of those to the gaming page here for those too lazy to check your blog (guilty)

Haha, ok, I'll setup a thread later today :).

It's $2.49 in the US, outside it should be around the same price unless region pricing hoses you.

[billybob476]

I keep meaning to get that, it's one of those games that sits in the back of my mind and I never actually get around to buying it. I love sim games (as you'll learn in this week's UMBCast). I love ridiculous realism and attention to detail that great sims offer.

[Jobydrone]

So from today...

SpaceChem, although warning, it is really difficult.
Limbo, which I happened to do a review of recently: http://kingisaaclinksr.wordpress.com/2012/07/04/my-review-limbo/

Do not get Stronghold 3. Just don't. badly designed and executed and was a great disappointment to me.

Also, is it just me or have we had way too many FPS shooters on the front page this sale?

How much is Limbo right now?  I can't see the prices from work.  Nice review btw, you should cross post some of those to the gaming page here for those too lazy to check your blog (guilty)

Haha, ok, I'll setup a thread later today :).

It's $2.49 in the US, outside it should be around the same price unless region pricing hoses you.

Great price for one of the most interesting, original indie games ever made.  Anyone who hasn't played it should pick this up now

[billybob476]

Just bought the 7 dollar Train Sim pack!