The Steam Deal thread V5. The big sale is over. New thread coming soon.

Status
Not open for further replies.
eastx

eastx

CAGiversary!
Feedback
92 (100%)
Welcome to the Steam Deal Thread V5! You can find link to past threads at the bottom of this post. Read post #2 of this thread for Steam FAQs and more.

This is a Wiki post. Please read this
We appreciate you helping keep this thread up to date. The sales change virtually every day so no one person has the time to update them all. If you notice a game is no longer on sale, feel free to delete its line from the sale list. Of course, if you see a game is on sale, add it to the list. Make sure your changes match the thread's format! For example, every game that's on sale is part of an unordered list. When adding a game to the list, copy an existing line and update the link, title, and prices. That way, the format stays correct. Do not list percentages off! We list the original price and the sale price here. If you have any suggestions for major changes to the post/thread, PM me (EastX) about them.
for instructions on updating the thread.

Steam Games and DLC on Sale - Updated 12/16

Daily Deal(s)


Midweek Madness Deal(s) Weekend Deal(s)

Other Deals

Steam Games on Sale Elsewhere - Updated 9/23


Amazon
  • Amazon - Preorders

  • Amazon - Current Deals

GamersGate

Greenman Gaming


Preorder Deals - Updated 10/28
Group Buys - Updated 8/14

Several multiplayer Steam games are available in 2-packs or 4-packs. These packs offer a discount over buying multiple copies of a game separately. We also maintain group buy trade threads for several games, so please use those threads if you're interested in setting up a group buy.

Free Stuff - Updated 4/3

There are several free games and mods on Steam. These are a few choice ones; you can find a full list here. Note that free games are not permanently attached to your Steam account like actual purchases would be. You'll need to manually download a game again from the website if you uninstall it.

Steam around CAG

If you are interested in joining the Steam CAG Community or participating in a trade or group buy with fellow Cheap Ass Gamers, please do so in the dedicated threads and not in the deal discussion thread. In the dedicated threads you will find CAGers with the same specialized interest who will be much quicker (and happier) to respond than in the Deals thread.

Past Special Sales

Visit www.steamgamesales.com to check previous sale prices on Steam games. We do keep track of some older sales here though:

Steam Retail Key List

What is a CD key and where can I find it?

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601

The CD Key is a serial number with a combination of 13, 18, or 25 letters and numbers - it can be found on a sticker inside your game's case or printed on the game's quick reference card.
The CD Key acts as your proof of purchase for the game - Steam Support may ask for it if you need to establish your ownership of an account. It is recommended that you keep your CD Key in a safe place to ensure the security of your account.

Which retail CD Keys are accepted on Steam?




All retail Valve games and a number of third-party games can be registered to your Steam account. All of the following games can be registered through Steam:
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: ####-#####-####
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Valve CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • AI War CD Keys in various formats
  • Aliens vs. Predator (2010 Release) CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Alpha Prime CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Audiosurf CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • BRINK CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is not accepted on Steam
  • Cities in Motion CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Civilization V CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Commander: Conquest of the Americas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Cricket Revolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dark Messiah CD Keys may also have been printed incorrectly, please see the Dark Messiah article
  • Darksiders CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: The number 2 and letter Z may look very similar.
  • Dawn of War II CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dawn of War II - Retribution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Defense Grid CD Keys in this format (Direct2Drive only): 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Duke Nukem Forever CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Dungeons and Dragons: Daggerdale in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Empire: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-DDEFGH3-IJK4L-MNOPQ-RST56
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • F.E.A.R. 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Fallout: New Vegas CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2010 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2CD3FGH456I7JK8LMNOP9Q
  • Football Manager 2011 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Front Mission Evolved CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Global Agenda CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Keys purchased directly from the Global Agenda website cannot be registered on Steam.
  • GTI Racing CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • GTR Evolution CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Homefront CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • Humble Indie Bundle in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 2 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Humble Indie Bundle 3 in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Just Cause 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: Please input all O's and 0's as Q's for Just Cause 2
  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Killing Floor CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lara Croft Guardian of Light CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Last Remnant CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lionheart: Kings' Crusade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Extreme Condition CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Lost Planet: Colonies Edition CD Keys are not accepted on Steam
  • Mafia 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Magicka CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Metro 2033 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • MLB Front Office Manager CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade: Warband CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7
  • NBA 2K9 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Napoleon: Total War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Order of War CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Prey CD Keys in this format: AAB1BB2C345CDD6E E7
  • R.U.S.E. CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Note: R.U.S.E. keys from Ubisoft's Digital River service are not accepted on Steam
  • RACE - the WTCC Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • RACE 07 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ragdoll Kung Fu CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Railworks CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Red Orchestra CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Rogue Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • SiN Episodes: Emergence CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Saint's Row 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Serious Sam HD CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Shattered Horizon CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • The Ship CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Ship Simulator Extremes CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Silent Hill Homecoming CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Sniper: Ghost Warrior CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Space Trader CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Speedball 2 - Tournament in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Star Trek: D-A-C CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • STCC - The Game CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Super Meat Boy CD keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Supreme Commander 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Torchlight CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Note: Only keys purchased directly from Runic Games or Perfect World prior to May 19th, 2010 can be registered on Steam.
  • Total War: SHOGUN 2 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Unreal Tournament 3 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2-3FGH-456I-K8LM
  • Velvet Assassin CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in this format: AB-1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM
  • Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
  • X3: Terran Conflict CD Keys in this format: 1ABC-D3FG-4567-JK8L
  • Zeno Clash CD Keys in this format: 1AB2C-D3FGH-456I7-JK8LM-NOP9Q
Opposing Force CD-keys cannot be registered through Steam. Opposing Force was included in a retail Half-Life package. The Half-Life CD-key included in the package will unlock all of the games in that package, including Opposing Force.
Note: Only the retail games listed above can be registered through Steam. No other retail games can be registered and downloaded using Steam.

Other Keys that can be redeemed on Steam (CAG tested & verified)
11.gif

The Ball (bought @D2D and tested by voken)
Supreme Commander Forged Alliance (gives both FA and original, bought @amazon and tested by vism)

Indie Bundles thread on Steam forums (link)


Past CAG Steam Deal Threads
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Upvote 0 Downvote
[quote name='Rirse']Probably won't be on Steam since nothing from Disney is on there yet.[/QUOTE]
One can hope, unless they want to make it DRM free. I will also like that too.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']Did anyone else get a random copy of Starvoid in their inventory?[/QUOTE]

The game is dead/dying. Seems like a giveaway to rejuvenate the player base.

I got the game for free as it is.
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']Where are all these Sword and Soldiers keys coming from on Steamgifts?[/QUOTE]


Wasn't it just released as a bonus to Humbdroid Bundle?
 
Hm. Jet Set Radio is tempting at that price, though if I wanted to play it, my Dreamcast is connected to my TV right now. Any reason I should play the Steam version rather than the original? I don't even have an HD monitor yet, though I suppose I could output to my TV.

Also, I did get a copy of Starvoid in my inventory as well.
 
[quote name='DPsycho']Hm. Jet Set Radio is tempting at that price, though if I wanted to play it, my Dreamcast is connected to my TV right now. Any reason I should play the Steam version rather than the original? I don't even have an HD monitor yet, though I suppose I could output to my TV.

Also, I did get a copy of Starvoid in my inventory as well.[/QUOTE]

What res is your monitor? HD is simply a marketing gimmick term, monitors have been "HD" long before tvs where. I still remember back in 98 gaming at 1600x1200
 
[quote name='louiedog']Humble Bundle for Android 4 bonus[/QUOTE]

That explains it, didn't know that was the bonus, was able to claim my key :D
 
[quote name='poxi']I got it too.

I've got it from Alienware arena promo. They gave away some beta keys, which apparently turned into retail one. As it's only multiplayer game I think it's the way to gather some more playerbase.

btw. 5th episode of the Walking Dead will be released next wednesday.[/QUOTE]

Darn I wish that I had been able to grab a beta key for starvoid now. I would have liked to give the game a shot as it looks interesting. If anyone has a extra copy and does not want it if you send it my way I would greatly appreciate it.
 
Don't know if it's been mentioned. But Greenmangaming Crusader Kings II and it's dlc on sale for cheap. They also have the newly released dlc for $2 cheaper than what steams offering. This is ofc ourse before the promo code. A good deal if your looking to pick of some dlc or just grab the lot.
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']So if anyone is interested in Epic Mickey 2, Amazon is selling the PC version as a preorder for $30. I have no clue what type of DRM it has but it's half off the PS3/360/Wii-U versions. I decided to take the plunge.

Epic Mickey 2[/QUOTE]

Didn't even know there was going to be a PC version.
 
Eufloria: K6KW5-2RXHL-AMAHH
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP: VCXD3-8B7GI-VK8HW
Crayon Physics Deluxe: L4LA2-MJ2GA-3PMBE
Avadon: The Black Fortress: G7QEE-9N7WM-A5Y78
Cogs: DE0HE-QCDP9-WEPG4
Swords & Soldiers HD: QGKDY-D6WEA-C90IV
Zen Bound 2: TDR99-DWRY3-07HMV

Feast!:spam:
 
[quote name='M_F_A_H']Eufloria: K6KW5-2RXHL-AMAHH
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP: VCXD3-8B7GI-VK8HW
Crayon Physics Deluxe: L4LA2-MJ2GA-3PMBE
Avadon: The Black Fortress: G7QEE-9N7WM-A5Y78
Cogs: DE0HE-QCDP9-WEPG4
Swords & Soldiers HD: QGKDY-D6WEA-C90IV
Zen Bound 2: TDR99-DWRY3-07HMV

Feast!:spam:[/QUOTE]

Some lurker just hit the jackpot. lol
 
[quote name='The End']Some lurker just hit the jackpot. lol[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I tried for Zen first and it was already gone.

People on other forums hide them under tags, so you have to be a member. Seems like a better way to hand out codes to the community if that's what you prefer.
 
Just for the record, you would get a picture of a note saying "I fucked you're mother" [sic] if you asked for that from me.

Nothing personal of course, you create a scenario of delayed waiting for a picture, I have to troll.
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']Just for the record, you would get a picture of a note saying "I fucked you're mother" [sic] if you asked for that from me.

Nothing personal of course, you create a scenario of delayed waiting for a picture, I have to troll.[/QUOTE]

Oh, RollingSkull, are you still mad I posted yours and it went viral?

30lks2f.jpg
 
[quote name='KaOTiK']What res is your monitor?[/QUOTE]

1680x1050.

There are also the controls to consider. It's possible I may simply prefer playing JSR with the DC controller as I did originally.

But then, I also like supporting games I like, even if at a deep discount. Or especially, rather.

Decisions, decisions...
 
If you take something have the decency of posting and saying what you took.

Crayon physics QJECK-4XH8F-9WLL0
Avadon Black Fortress NTWIT-DFEGI-A9E7J
cogs F3F4G-RIITM-B7KDE
swords and soldiers CIJ00-HJWZT-PK33L
Zen Bound 2 FJN87-7D9MZ-M7Z4E
 
I'm debating Jet Set Radio, as well. I have my original $2 credit for signing up and buying a game on GMG, which would make the price even better. Still, I may hold out and save that credit for another time.

Since I always like to throw this in, I'd like to reiterate how disappointed I am in SEGA for not releasing their PC ports of Shenmue and Skies of Arcadia. From what I understand, we came quite close to releases for those games before they were put aside.

I hope that one day, SEGA takes those ports out of the vault and places them on Steam.
 
[quote name='Terlan']swords and soldiers CIJ00-HJWZT-PK33L[/QUOTE]
I think this is the first time I've been able to grab a working code in time.

Thank you so much for your generosity, Terlan!
 
[quote name='Terlan']If you take something have the decency of posting and saying what you took.

Crayon physics QJECK-4XH8F-9WLL0
Avadon Black Fortress NTWIT-DFEGI-A9E7J
cogs F3F4G-RIITM-B7KDE
swords and soldiers CIJ00-HJWZT-PK33L
Zen Bound 2 FJN87-7D9MZ-M7Z4E[/QUOTE]

So much fro decency. Avadon and Swords and Soldiers have been taken. Didn't check the others. Lurkers are a bunch of savages....
 
[quote name='Eldredpe']I believe that's 720p.[/QUOTE]

720p refers to a 16:9 aspect ratio with 1280x720 resolution

1680x1050 is a 16:10 aspect ratio...
 
[quote name='g6grim']What? 720p is 1280×720. 720 stands for vertical pixels, does it not?[/QUOTE]

You are correct, sir. Just like 1920 x 1080 is 1080p.
 
okie. this is bugging me
I am using Steam on my Macbook.

randomly, i would get the circular red notification on the Steam Tray Icon.
I clicked on it and nothing pops up, no friend chat or whatosever.
even opening up a random chat with a friend does not remove the notification

the problem is this
it has come to my attention that these red notifications were actually convos.. but they do not appear.

any suggestions?

sorry to anyone that tried to chat but i did not reply! steam did not allow me to see your convo
 
[quote name='zubalove']So much fro decency. Avadon and Swords and Soldiers have been taken. Didn't check the others. Lurkers are a bunch of savages....[/QUOTE]

Fro decency

Afro.jpg
 
[quote name='Shagrath']Zen was already taken again.[/QUOTE]

No great loss. I played for a short bit today when I got home and was bored out of my mind within seconds. I'd rather embarass myself trying to figure out Spacechem than bore myself slooooooowwwwwllllly spinning a rope around a piece of wood.
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']I had to introduce a poor gamer to Steam today. I hope things go well for him.

I was at best buy doing trade ins to get some Steam and Amazon cards and this guy, looked to be probably in his 40s, came up to the gamer counter holding a copy of Civ 5 and was asking the kid behind the counter if it would work with Windows 8. The employees there are pretty clueless when it comes to PC games, so I stepped in. Apparently the guy had just upgraded to Windows 8 and his copy of Civ IV stopped working and he couldn't find a way to fix it so he decided to just upgrade to Civ 5.

I'm not sure how computer literate he was, but he was worried about Civ 5 having the latest patches. Explained to him it was steamworks and Steam would update with the latest patches, including the latest one that added some Windows 8 stuff. Was shocked he had no clue what Steam was. I asked him if he knew what Valve was or Half Life and he had no clue about that either. So I'm not sure how much of a gamer he was, but I told him it would be patched by Steam and he should be able to get it to run.

Hurt a little to see him pay $30 for a vanilla copy, but didn't want to offend the employees by telling him he could find it a lot cheaper online. Maybe once he installs steam and sees the store he will become a convert.[/QUOTE]
And he'll come to rue the day he met you in that Best Buy. :bouncy:
or
ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
showzen.gif

[quote name='Syntax Error']Or else it'll be Hydrophobia day.[/QUOTE]
PPFFASSSHH , That never happens. :roll:
 
[quote name='CheapLikeAFox']I was a bit confused too since I have yet to have too many compatibility issues with 7 or 8, but the guy was pretty adamant he had "tried everything" so I didn't push the issue or go into too much detail. Initially I thought he might be pretty game savvy, but then realized he must just like the one game. Seemed like the type to just want to go pick up the game he wants, have it work with minimal effort, and then be on his way.[/QUOTE]

Granted, I don't have Win 8...
...but it's so similar to Win 7 (from what I seen and heard) - other than the Modern UI (Metro UI).

You'd figure, if it works on Win 7, it's probably got a good shot at working on Win 8.
I ain't got problems w/ Civ 4 going on Win 7, so... [shrug]

EDIT:
Also, who'd spend $30 on Civ 5?
Amazon DVG had it ultra-cheap during BSO 2011 Sale in Jan 2012 - like $4 cheap, after that $5 off coupon.
 
[quote name='louiedog']Today's deal is Sol Survivor at 75% off ($2.49 or $7.49 4-pack)

Weekend Deals:

Awesomenauts 50% off ($4.99) and free weekend.

Tropico 4 75% off game ($7.49) and old DLC ($1.24-$4.99) and 25% off new DLC ($3.74)[/QUOTE]

I was excited to see this! I played the Tropico 4 demo a few days ago and I really liked it. Good thing I waited.
 
[quote name='MysterD']Granted, I don't have Win 8...
...but it's so similar to Win 7 (from what I seen and heard) - other than the Modern UI (Metro UI).

You'd figure, if it works on Win 7, it's probably got a good shot at working on Win 8.
I ain't got problems w/ Civ 4 going on Win 7, so... [shrug]
[/QUOTE]

Civ 5 actually has a "Windows 8" mode geared towards touch interfaces. I don't have a touch interface so I can't comment on the effectiveness but it certainly gives the option to start that mode.
 
[quote name='bantheradio']Just noticed in the GMG thread that the following Steam games are on sale.


25% off voucher GMG25-UAAHK-6AI9S
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North $3.75 (Steamworks) with above voucher code
Jet Set Radio $3.75 (Steamworks) with above voucher code

Can anyone recommend either? I've been waiting for a good price on Jet Set Radio but haven't heard much on the HD remake. Also, LotR: War in the North looks fairly decent.[/QUOTE]
Thanks got JSR!!! :)
 
Okay, so I've spent like 2 hours playing Yeti Hunter today, and after those 2 hours I'm left begging the question "wtf?". Yeah, I get it's free, and seems pretty low-key, but holy crap the potential that this game has is incredible. Maybe it's just me, but this game hits all of the main points of what makes a great thriller/suspense game. It has the atmosphere, it has the edginess, but I do have a couple of big complaints with it.

Review, I guess:

First of all, the game is about hunting Yeti, Yeti being kinda "mysterious" by themselves, which kinda adds to the game's thrill. Having said that, the game is completely focused entirely on that (hunting Yeti), which would be fine if the assumed outcome were to be do-able (killing/shooting a Yeti). Yeah, you're given a gun, yes you can shoot said gun while scoped, but where the fail comes from is trying to put that gun to its intended use.

When you do find a Yeti, and you scope to shoot it, it just disappears instead of letting you shoot it like a normal game... = super annoying.

Yes, I'm complaining about a free game, and yes, I do have 1750+ games I COULD be playing in place of it; I don't know what's wrong with me. But this game has potential, and a lot of it (well, the premise at least).

One thing it does great is with atmosphere. From what I gather, you wake up, apparently attacked, in an open alpine forest-like place. You're surrounded by open fields covered with snow, snow "falling", a fair amount of trees and shrubs, listening to atmospheric music. You walk around and find what I thought were Yeti footprints (which is how I seen them), which turn out to be "arrows" with the single indicating the tip of the arrow.

You're supposed to head in the general direction of the "arrows" to track the Yeti. You may see one, or one of many human-looking piles of snow. I found myself lost many times because you have nothing but the trees and shrubs (and "arrows" if they happen to be around) to give you a sense of direction, but they all look the same for the most part, being a budget game. If you happen to lose your sense of direction, climbing a tree may be of assistance (but wasn't really helpful for me most of the time). Other than that, you're on your own to use the "arrows" to track down Yeti. You find one, you scope, it disappears. If you don't scope, you can follow it for a couple of seconds after which it goes out of your field of vision since it moves in bursts instead of at a steady pace.

Another thing it does right is the thrill. You start the game in daylight with what I'd call mysterious music playing, but about 4 minutes later (and continues to alternate in 4-minute intervals) it instantly turns to darkness (halving your field of view) and horror music starts playing. At first, I quickly climbed up the nearest tree I could find and peered down at the ground around me in fear. After realizing that the Yeti pose no threat at all (at least from what I experienced), I "nutted" up and began hunting Yeti at nighttime as well (this took me about 1 hour of playing to gather the courage to do so ;)). However, at first playthrough, I was really drawn in by the game and definitely wanted to play more.

In the end, I would recommend at least playing the game for 10 minutes, at least. While there is no clear end to the game, at least from what I experienced, the game does what it does do very well. Plus, it's free here (discovered it through the current IndieGameStand deal, which includes it if you BTA; again, it's free from this site). ;)

So why the hell did I write this for some game I downloaded for free and will never play again? I have no fucking idea. =]

TL;DR: Yeti Hunter is what I would call a casual game that does 2 things very well: atmosphere and thrill. Get it here. ;)
 
[quote name='Severose']Okay, so I've spent like 2 hours playing Yeti Hunter today, and after those 2 hours I'm left begging the question "wtf?". Yeah, I get it's free, and seems pretty low-key, but holy crap the potential that this game has is incredible. Maybe it's just me, but this game hits all of the main points of what makes a great thriller/suspense game. It has the atmosphere, it has the edginess, but I do have a couple of big complaints with it.

Review, I guess:

First of all, the game is about hunting Yeti, Yeti being kinda "mysterious" by themselves, which kinda adds to the game's thrill. Having said that, the game is completely focused entirely on that (hunting Yeti), which would be fine if the assumed outcome were to be do-able (killing/shooting a Yeti). Yeah, you're given a gun, yes you can shoot said gun while scoped, but where the fail comes from is trying to put that gun to its intended use.

When you do find a Yeti, and you scope to shoot it, it just disappears instead of letting you shoot it like a normal game... = super annoying.

Yes, I'm complaining about a free game, and yes, I do have 1750+ games I COULD be playing in place of it; I don't know what's wrong with me. But this game has potential, and a lot of it (well, the premise at least).

One thing it does great is with atmosphere. From what I gather, you wake up, apparently attacked, in an open alpine forest-like place. You're surrounded by open fields covered with snow, snow "falling", a fair amount of trees and shrubs, listening to atmospheric music. You walk around and find what I thought were Yeti footprints (which is how I seen them), which turn out to be "arrows" with the single indicating the tip of the arrow.

You're supposed to head in the general direction of the "arrows" to track the Yeti. You may see one, or one of many human-looking piles of snow. I found myself lost many times because you have nothing but the trees and shrubs (and "arrows" if they happen to be around) to give you a sense of direction, but they all look the same for the most part, being a budget game. If you happen to lose your sense of direction, climbing a tree may be of assistance (but wasn't really helpful for me most of the time). Other than that, you're on your own to use the "arrows" to track down Yeti. You find one, you scope, it disappears. If you don't scope, you can follow it for a couple of seconds after which it goes out of your field of vision since it moves in bursts instead of at a steady pace.

Another thing it does right is the thrill. You start the game in daylight with what I'd call mysterious music playing, but about 4 minutes later (and continues to alternate in 4-minute intervals) it instantly turns to darkness (halving your field of view) and horror music starts playing. At first, I quickly climbed up the nearest tree I could find and peered down at the ground around me in fear. After realizing that the Yeti pose no threat at all (at least from what I experienced), I "nutted" up and began hunting Yeti at nighttime as well (this took me about 1 hour of playing to gather the courage to do so ;)). However, at first playthrough, I was really drawn in by the game and definitely wanted to play more.

In the end, I would recommend at least playing the game for 10 minutes, at least. While there is no clear end to the game, at least from what I experienced, the game does what it does do very well. Plus, it's free here (discovered it through the current IndieGameStand deal, which includes it if you BTA; again, it's free from this site). ;)

So why the hell did I write this for some game I downloaded for free and will never play again? I have no fucking idea. =]

TL;DR: Yeti Hunter is what I would call a casual game that does 2 things very well: atmosphere and thrill. Get it here. ;)[/QUOTE]

Well you just sold me on it. For free..lol DLing now.
 
[quote name='Junpei']I still have some Steam discount coupons from the Autumn Seal slot machine, so if you still haven't got what you were looking for (read this in your best Bono voice)... well, there you go!
(quote to reveal)

-75% Trine Complete Collection
[/QUOTE]

Thank you very much. I took the Trine 75% off :)
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
bread's done
Back
Top