Steam Summer Sale 2015 Official Whatcha Gonna Buy Thread

[sweenish]

Do the sale trading card prices spike or dive on the last day? I got a badge, so I'm just selling the cards as I get them each day. Naturally, if they spike at the end of the sale, I'll hold onto them.

I don't remember how it's gone down in previous sales.

 

[shortylickens]

I kind of wish that I wouldn't have bought After Years on sale at GMG a month or two ago. That combination deal is rather nice since I don't own FFIV either.

Steam never hinted they'd have the FF titles on sale, so its understandable. Dont sweat it too much.

 

[IEC]

ARMA III is currently 60% off. Not bad

 

[irishScott]

ARMA III is currently 60% off. Not bad

Is it worth it over Arma II (which is profoundly cheaper)?

 

[Newbian]

Do the sale trading card prices spike or dive on the last day? I got a badge, so I'm just selling the cards as I get them each day. Naturally, if they spike at the end of the sale, I'll hold onto them.

I don't remember how it's gone down in previous sales.

They are going to be removed from everyone's inventory when the event is over so I am sure the price will drop as people will try to get rid of them.

 

[balloonshark]

Picked up MS Flight Simulator X Steam Edition for $5.

Same here. It seemed like a no brainer.

For a while the versions with the dlc's was only a dollar or two more. Apparently it was a price mistake. I saw it at the lower price but didn't think it was a price mistake so I missed out .

 

[imaheadcase]

I recommend DisplayFusion if you got a multimonitor setup. Its pretty awesome for all the stuff it can do. For $6 you can't beat the software for that price. I think its normally 30+ and hardly on sale on steam.

The option to display different wallpaper on each monitor, and it even lets you pick lots of websites to download from randomly, its awesome.. I use Nasa screenshot of the day or something.

 

[cytoSiN]

I recommend DisplayFusion if you got a multimonitor setup. Its pretty awesome for all the stuff it can do. For $6 you can't beat the software for that price. I think its normally 30+ and hardly on sale on steam.

The option to display different wallpaper on each monitor, and it even lets you pick lots of websites to download from randomly, its awesome.. I use Nasa screenshot of the day or something.

I use display fusion for 5760*1200 backgrounds, and to automatically cycle through my folder of such backgrounds every hour. It's great software, highly recommended, especially at this price.

 

[cytoSiN]

Same here. It seemed like a no brainer.

For a while the versions with the dlc's was only a dollar or two more. Apparently it was a price mistake. I saw it at the lower price but didn't think it was a price mistake so I missed out .

Does it support 5760*1200?

I might grab it anyway. Reviews are amusing: "Got lost. Ran out of gas. Crash landed through a house. Got a badge for landing. Best game ever."

 

[Stringjam]

Is it worth it over Arma II (which is profoundly cheaper)?

ArmA III is profoundly better than ArmA II.

 

[futurefields]

is test drive unlimted 2 worth my time?

 

[shortylickens]

is test drive unlimted 2 worth my time?

I didnt like it.

Too much time spent on fixing up your home, your clothes, and your in-game Facebook nonsense. Also you have to do a LOT of qualifying in order to compete in any races.

Its not nearly as open and fun and drive-friendly as TDU 1. BUT, the world itself looks much nicer, theres a lot more detail, and even though you start on Ibiza theres a point early on that lets you travel to Hawaii and from that point you have double the land area to explore.

 

[balloonshark]

Does it support 5760*1200?

I might grab it anyway. Reviews are amusing: "Got lost. Ran out of gas. Crash landed through a house. Got a badge for landing. Best game ever."

I honestly don't know. AFAIK it's an older game.

 

[Pariah]

For those that like driving games. Is Assetto Cosa + Dream Pack for $27.50 worth it?

 

[poofyhairguy]

Ground Heroes is more like a demo level with a lot of extra content. If you're a fan of Metal Gear Solid, then you'll probably like it. Frankly, I'd wait for a $5 sale.

Done. Thank you for that advice.

 

[JamesV]

The 'game' is just pure stupid, and I hope it doesn't return for the Winter sale. Half the time I can't get into a game, and the whole idea is to get into one and then leave and *profit?

Steam really dropped the ball on this one, imo. I'd rather vote every 8 hours for 1/3rd a card than play 'constant refresh for hours until I'm in a game and then can leave'.Couple of cool ideas, but if this is where Valve is looking toward HL3, then look elsewhere; please.

Only picked up Valkyria Chronicles (not perfect, but totally worth $5), This War of Mine (again worth it, but like a cheap man's Don't Starve (ie. it gets really easy when you figure stuff out)). Kind of like Banished; great at the start, and then 'where is the rest of the game'?

TLDR; fuck you Valve; no gimmicks.

 

[futurefields]

which version of Doom 3 is better?

Doom 3 BFG

or Doom 3 original + mods?

 

[Markbnj]

Same here. It seemed like a no brainer.

For a while the versions with the dlc's was only a dollar or two more. Apparently it was a price mistake. I saw it at the lower price but didn't think it was a price mistake so I missed out .

I'm pleasantly surprised. More than worth $5 for sure. I don't remember the last version of Flight Simulator I played, but it definitely didn't have all the missions and different aircraft, and the scenery looks pretty good given its age. Really the missions make a huge difference for me. I never really got into just flying around after the wow factor wore off.

 

[imaheadcase]

Um did anyone just get 3 free games from the steam sale?? I just got 3 games show already in library on the store page, but not showing in steam list...something weird is going on.

I just got Fight the Dragon, Dammed, and shadow run.

 

[ImpulsE69]

Did someone gift them to you?

 

[chubbyfatazn]

Um did anyone just get 3 free games from the steam sale?? I just got 3 games show already in library on the store page, but not showing in steam list...something weird is going on.

I just got Fight the Dragon, Dammed, and shadow run.

Nothing here...

 

[shortylickens]

Crap.


Sims 3 and many of the expansions are now 40 percent off instead of 25.
I was too eager.

 

[imaheadcase]

Did someone gift them to you?

Nope, just showed up.. they are not in my library, but if i visit game store page it has a play button. Just tried it they all work. lol

 

[Craig234]

Crap.


Sims 3 and many of the expansions are now 40 percent off instead of 25.
I was too eager.

If you didn't play them, you can get a refund and re-buy them as gifts on sale.

 

[balloonshark]

I'm pleasantly surprised. More than worth $5 for sure. I don't remember the last version of Flight Simulator I played, but it definitely didn't have all the missions and different aircraft, and the scenery looks pretty good given its age. Really the missions make a huge difference for me. I never really got into just flying around after the wow factor wore off.

Thanks for your impressions. I haven't played any type of flight game for a very long time. I think the last was Janes WWII fighters on Win 98 :'(.