Scots Taffer on 29/12/2009 at 22:36
If Machinarium goes on sale, someone kick me.
Shadowcat on 29/12/2009 at 22:49
Quote Posted by doctorfrog
nvm, should have guessed it was Valve/Steam.
What gave it away?
I've only played a little of "Mr Robot", so I can't comment too much (and I didn't like Moonpod's "Starscape" quite as much as some reviewers), but at this price I'd have to say it's a steal.
Shadowcat on 29/12/2009 at 23:00
Quote Posted by Scots Taffer
If Machinarium goes on sale, someone kick me.
*kick*
It was supposed to have finished already, but it looks like (
http://machinarium.net/blog/2009/12/16/amanita-design-christmas-pack-machinarium-samorost2-for-10-60-off/) the developer's own sale is still valid. You get Machinarium and Samorost 2 together, plus their soundtracks, for US$10, DRM-free. It's always nice when the money for the best deal going goes direct to the people who made the game. The down-side is that the download period is limited, so back 'em up, but a (possible) bonus is that you can grab versions for all of Windows, MacOSX, and Linux.
mgeorge on 29/12/2009 at 23:17
Don't know if anyone here is into Adventure games, but I just picked up Broken Sword 2&3 for a grand total of 5 bucks! Didn't realize BS 3 was in full 3D! Rather fun although you have to use the arrow keys to get around. No mouse support under options either.
Also got the new Riddick for under $8.00. Even though I've played the original a couple of times, and haven't heard many good things about the new one, I couldn't resist.
Took a look at Athena to see how the graphics were. To me not that much better than the original on the PC, but that could be my older GPU. 8600GT.
Started playing the original again. Great game! Forgotten just how good it was, although again, don't see a whole lot of difference graphically.
Scots Taffer on 29/12/2009 at 23:54
Quote Posted by Shadowcat
*kick*
Ta!
edit: should've looked before posting, eh!
Zerker on 30/12/2009 at 01:44
I've played Mr. Robot a fair bit, and I enjoy it. Mind you, I have the non-steam version from the Moonpod website, but there isn't really any difference. It's a fairly fun isometric adventure/puzzle game in the vein of Solstice and Equinox with a more RPG-ish hacking system. $2 is definitely worth it, although feel free to play the demo before the sale is over if you are unsure.
FYI: I didn't really like Starscape either.
EvaUnit02 on 30/12/2009 at 11:29
Quote Posted by Shadowcat
The down-side is that the download period is limited, so back 'em up, but a (possible) bonus is that you can grab versions for all of Windows, MacOSX, and Linux.
Really? Haha, fuck Amanita then. I'm utterly happy that I got Samorost 2 off Steam for $2 and Machinarium for $7.50 off Impulse.
mothra on 30/12/2009 at 12:27
I don't know, I got machinarium (only) on release in October from amanita and the download is still working. And I'm especially awesome since I found out that you can burn the exes onto media called DVDs or CDs and/or save them on external NAS or HDDs for reinstallation. They don't need any internet connection to work like steam does, you just have to double-click the exe and everything runs by itself. amazing. I thought only steam can backup its games for later reinstall (as long as you happen to have the exact same hardware-folder structure - if not - you can kiss your steambackup goodbye).
no DRM and personal 1:1 copy of install-file beats DRM+redownload anytime on my side of the pond.
Scots Taffer on 30/12/2009 at 13:05
Yeah, I find the direct dl from Amanita somewhat refreshing.
Bought'd.
EvaUnit02 on 30/12/2009 at 13:24
Quote Posted by mothra
ust have to double-click the exe and everything runs by itself. amazing. I thought only steam can backup its games for later reinstall (as long as you happen to have the exact same hardware-folder structure - if not - you can kiss your steambackup goodbye)
Complete misinformed bullshit. Backing up Steam games is as simple as copying the \Steam\steamapps\ folder to another location (including the necessary NCFs/GCFs).
The only usefulness of the client's in-built backup facility is providing a dead simple disc-spanning solution, that doesn't waste any room on writeable media. Else nothing beats copy and pasting. These backups will restore on any PC as long as that person has the backed up games tied to their account.
I used to trade Steam games with people all the time, due to bandwidth being precious in my country (90% of the population have finite data caps). So I know my shit when it comes to the intricacies of Steam games.
