The STEAM Sales and Releases Thread

[Latelistener]

Haven't played Crysis 3, but afaik wasn't it a console-optimized corridor-level shooter like Crysis 2 and had to fit on a Dual-Layer DVD for Xbox 360 console release, so it "sells a lot"? http://answer.ea.com/t5/Crysis-Games/Crysis-3-FAQ/td-p/164182 That's one of the main reasons why RAGE had low-res textures all over too since they couldn't fit high-res ones on the space they had available and it was already considered large for the time: http://www.gamesradar.com/rage-360-3-disc-behemoth/

It was a mix between 1 and 2 games, a bit more open, but still not quite like the first game. Just like the art style, a mix between jungle and urban areas.
Visuals were really bad on the previous gen, so it wasn't restricted by consoles in this regard.
Carmack just decided to suck console dick, and it backfired.

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Frankly I really don't care, they can make them 200GB+ if they think it will improve the visuals and they can make the game look more unique, it takes like slightly over 4 hours to download 100GB on a 50Mbit pipe and I got a 6TB WD Black only for games with several TB for the Steam folder alone.

Ironically, console hardware will not allow much improvement.

 

[PrettyDeadman]

I recommend everyone who is a fan of Vanillaware games to take a look at:



At first it felt like a cheap version of Vanillaware, but later it grew on me (and for a good reason). Artstyle is good, combat system becomes a lot deeper once you unlock more skills. It is very impressive for an early action game.

 

[LESS T_T]

Flash Point: Fire Rescue, firefighting turn-based strategy game based on the board game of same name:

Ultimate Summer Boat, "a survival boating game" seemingly made for lulz:



Looks like a video game version of this gif:

Leilani's Island, "a tropical 2D platformer":



Looks very charming and fun:

 

[PrettyDeadman]

Bought those games today:



All in hopes of getting a sequel of Heavy Metal FAKK 2 of course.

 

[PrettyDeadman]

VALKYRIE DRIVE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

 

[Kev Inkline]

This is coming out on 21 July. Looks like a game I don't want to miss.

My Summer Car is way superior to this game.

I mean, I doubt you can gain money for car parts by pumping septic tanks in this, unlike in MSC where it is one of the numerous ways to earn a little bit extra. (Also you can drown in such a tank).

 

[Burning Bridges]

True. Though I find My Summer Car to be incredibly clunky to use, it is very much like a car mechanic game should be done.

My Summer Car is more humor though, you have to remember the correct spanner size and it is actually 10x harder than real life. Tbh I never got much further that lifting the chassis on some beer cases and try to put in the steering column, then gave up in frustration.

 

[LESS T_T]

Steam release of Gary Grigsby's War in the West:





Dark Empire, a turn-based management/strategy where you playing manager of a mining colony:

Remnith, "a chaotic FPS where enemy units feed off of the energy of every shot that isn't lodged directly into them":

Origin Space, some kind of spaceship action RPG:

Fugl, a relaxing voxel bird simulator:

 

[Unkillable Cat]

Fugl, a relaxing voxel bird simulator:

This has to be made by someone of Scandinavian descent, as the word simply means "bird" in at least four languages. So I looked it up and learned that the developer is Norwegian.

 

[Don Peste]

WTF is this and WHY?

http://store.steampowered.com/app/656210/ROMBY/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/666780/4th_of_July_VR/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/653970/Virtual_Temple_Order_of_the_Golden_Dawn/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/664650/Canadian_Football_2017/
http://store.steampowered.com/app/673590/Amazing_Thailand_VR_Experience/ (Probably NSFW)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/628180/Winning_Post/ (felipepepe considers this a classic RPG)
http://store.steampowered.com/app/632300/Hobo_Tough_Life/

Steam, It's time to stop.

 

[Alienman]

The appstore curse is real.

 

[LESS T_T]

They're better and "honest" ones compare to shits like these

Achievement Hunter: Begins http://store.steampowered.com/app/674040/Achievement_Hunter_Begins/

3d platformer made in low poly design, with a bonus of more than 5000 achievements!

Achievement Hunter: Cromulent http://store.steampowered.com/app/675460/Achievement_Hunter_Cromulent/

The game will have a minimum acceptable price,
so if you want to get 5000 achievements,
have a lot of fun alone or with friends at minimum cost possible,
then the Achievement Hunter: Cromulent is the best option for you.

Achievement Hunter: Spinner Edition http://store.steampowered.com/app/675450/Achievement_Hunter_Spinner_Edition/

The main goal of the game is to get out of the forest and collect all 5000 achievements.

I've been watching games being listed on Steam almost everyday for some reason. I can almost guarantee that everyday you see a new wave of "my RPG Maker game", 3D ball rolling game, achievement hunting (I'd rather call them feeding) game, meme/joke game, asset flipping first person shooter/horror/adventure game, glorified VR "experience", and wired Russian indie game.

But actually I don't think I care much about these floods of "game shaped things," because, at least in my experience, they were never visible in my usual Steam browsing experience.

 

[Fedora Master]

I thought the 100$ or whatever people need to put up now to be listed on Greenlight would reduce the number of shovelware games on Steam.

 

[moraes]

Remove all the barriers to entry, the free market will sort itself.

 

[Don Peste]

and wired Russian indie game.

Translation

 

[LESS T_T]

And for all you horse lovers, Ostwind/Windstorm, based on some German book/film series:

Based on the successful WINDSTORM movies and best-selling books, you slip into the role of Mika and immerse yourself deeper into the fascinating world of the horse whisperer and her black stallion Ostwind. There‘s always something exciting to do at Kaltenbach Estate. Freely explore the area around Kaltenbach Estate and discover entirely new locations with Windstorm.

• Carefully groom Windstorm and keep an eye on his fitness, health and well-being.
  
• Learn to interact naturally with Windstorm and enjoy the freedom of horseback riding by finishing some exciting riding tasks
  
• Take good care of your animal friend Windstorm and keep him in top condition in order to experience thrilling adventures together
  
• Ride Windstorm and explore the area around Kaltenbach Estate at your leisure
  
• Learn about Mika’s life at Kaltenbach Estate beyond the familiar story, bump into old friends and discover the locations mentioned in the movies and books
  
• Enjoy the original soundtrack from the movies!

 

[Vorark]

So much trash. At least GOG still curates their store... for now.

 

[Spectacle]

And for all you horse lovers, Ostwind/Windstorm, based on some German book/film series:

Based on the successful WINDSTORM movies and best-selling books, you slip into the role of Mika and immerse yourself deeper into the fascinating world of the horse whisperer and her black stallion Ostwind. There‘s always something exciting to do at Kaltenbach Estate. Freely explore the area around Kaltenbach Estate and discover entirely new locations with Windstorm.

• Carefully groom Windstorm and keep an eye on his fitness, health and well-being.
  
• Learn to interact naturally with Windstorm and enjoy the freedom of horseback riding by finishing some exciting riding tasks
  
• Take good care of your animal friend Windstorm and keep him in top condition in order to experience thrilling adventures together
  
• Ride Windstorm and explore the area around Kaltenbach Estate at your leisure
  
• Learn about Mika’s life at Kaltenbach Estate beyond the familiar story, bump into old friends and discover the locations mentioned in the movies and books
  
• Enjoy the original soundtrack from the movies!

Do we have any prospernauts ready to LP this?

 

[Clockwork Knight]

Can't wait to see this hidden gem on Steam

 

[LESS T_T]

Descenders, "a fast-paced extreme downhill biking game that's easy to pick up, but difficult to master":







Fighter Creator, "a powerful, point and click fighting game creation engine designed to make creating complex fighting games much easier":

Shephy, "a single-player card game with cute and lovely illustration that keeps players coming back for more", based on a non-digital card game of the same name:

 

[Abu Antar]

I would have ignored this if it wasn't for the fact that these guys made RONiN. I had a lot of fun with that game.

 

[Burning Bridges]

My Summer Car is way superior to this game.
I mean, I doubt you can gain money for car parts by pumping septic tanks in this, unlike in MSC where it is one of the numerous ways to earn a little bit extra. (Also you can drown in such a tank).

After the royal fuckup 1 week ago (countdown ran out and then the game got delayed by 3 days, and then 4 and eventually, 1 week) the game was released today.

1st impression: a total catastrophe. I have not even ordered yet, just came home, the videos that came out earlier today were stuttering like shit and the first reviews rate the game as unplayable.

Nice try, Playway S.A.
This leaves a very bad taste because the delay - which was allegedly due a missing Japanese language file - was clearly a trick. Instead of releasing this shit 1 week ago and get blasted, they fuck up the people with a cancellation in the very last second, and if now they get blasted they can say it was only the backclash of the delay and PC gamers are impossible and yadda yadda.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/645630/Car_Mechanic_Simulator_2018/

 

[LESS T_T]

 

[Gerrard]

Is the trap gay though?

 

[LESS T_T]

SturmFront - The Mutant War: Übel Edition, an "arcade action game in the vein of Commando, Ikari Warriors and Shock Troopers, mixed with bullet hell elements":

Airport CEO, "a tycoon and management game where you take seat as the CEO of your own airport":

Lobster Empire, "a game where you build your lobster business and develop ways to create sustainable lobster resources and profitable lobster fishery through conservation and research":