Since I’m now back at the office (aka. my PC), it’s time to return to our Humble Sale coverage.
Today marks day 12 (just checked) of the sale and there are still some heavy hitters in the lineup. Like Alien Isolation for 75% and Total War: Attila for 25% off. Full list of Dr. S’ recommendations after the break.
Today marks day 12 (just checked) of the sale and there are still some heavy hitters in the lineup. Like Alien Isolation for 75% and Total War: Attila for 25% off. Full list of Dr. S’ recommendations after the break.
Octodad -74%
It does outstay its welcome, but for that price, you will find a fairly entertaining box of chaos for you to play in. The humor is nice and silly, the update removed the annoying bits and despite the main mechanic revolving around wonky controls, it’s still very polished for an indie.
Papers, Please -67%
On paper (kekeke), this sounds like the worst idea ever: Immigration inspector simulator. But there is more to it than your first days at work might lead you to believe. Sure, most of the time is spent with checking documents for validity, but the storytelling is superb and makes this an experience that is so much more than the sum of its parts.
Saints Row IV -75%
While Saints Row 1 was very much the suburban white trash version of GTA, the series slowly took a turn for the silly with 2. Part 4 completely embraces it and puts you in the shoes of the president during an alien invasion. Not silly enough for you? How about superpowers, mechs, the Matrix, and weaponized Dubstep? It might not offer the best story in video games, but the funniest Biz Markie cover ever.
Sang-Froid -78%
Nice mix of 3rd person shooter and trap defense, with fantastic music, captivating story full of mystery and deep game mechanics. It does lack polish, but makes up for it with charm and a really low price. Worth taking a look at.
Ryse: Son of Rome -66%
Ok, this one is a bit controversial. Is it a great game? No. Does it have a deep combat system? No. Does it deliver an interesting story? No. Is it nice to look at? Yes, but that’s not all. Sure, it’s a mindless brawler, but turn up the difficulty and you will find a challenging, yet accessible game that offers some spectacular set pieces. It also helps that it’s not exactly long. 5-6 hours and you are done with the main story. Not worth full price, but well spent $15.
Max Payne 3 -75%
That one really surprised me. Not only is it still beautiful to look at, but also a blast to play. Rockstar took the MP franchise and not only gave it a fresh coat of paint, but also improved on many aspects of the previous games. The constant cutscenes might be an issue if you have ADD, but the shooting is great, the setting interesting, and the story decent enough to keep you interested. Knowledge of previous games is not needed. Must have.
140 -80%
A platformer in which the level reacts to the music. It’s short, it’s cheap, it’s pretty cool. The visual style is very minimal, just like the soundtrack, which actually works in its favor. The level design is amazing in parts and the challenge is high enough to be rewarding.
Those are my absolute favourites, but today has even more good deals and you might also want to check out BardBarian, Deponia, Metro Redux, The Last Tinker, Risk of Rain, SteamWorld Dig, Crimsonland, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, Teslagrad, Dustforce and Crypt of the NecroDancer
It does outstay its welcome, but for that price, you will find a fairly entertaining box of chaos for you to play in. The humor is nice and silly, the update removed the annoying bits and despite the main mechanic revolving around wonky controls, it’s still very polished for an indie.
Papers, Please -67%
On paper (kekeke), this sounds like the worst idea ever: Immigration inspector simulator. But there is more to it than your first days at work might lead you to believe. Sure, most of the time is spent with checking documents for validity, but the storytelling is superb and makes this an experience that is so much more than the sum of its parts.
Saints Row IV -75%
While Saints Row 1 was very much the suburban white trash version of GTA, the series slowly took a turn for the silly with 2. Part 4 completely embraces it and puts you in the shoes of the president during an alien invasion. Not silly enough for you? How about superpowers, mechs, the Matrix, and weaponized Dubstep? It might not offer the best story in video games, but the funniest Biz Markie cover ever.
Sang-Froid -78%
Nice mix of 3rd person shooter and trap defense, with fantastic music, captivating story full of mystery and deep game mechanics. It does lack polish, but makes up for it with charm and a really low price. Worth taking a look at.
Ryse: Son of Rome -66%
Ok, this one is a bit controversial. Is it a great game? No. Does it have a deep combat system? No. Does it deliver an interesting story? No. Is it nice to look at? Yes, but that’s not all. Sure, it’s a mindless brawler, but turn up the difficulty and you will find a challenging, yet accessible game that offers some spectacular set pieces. It also helps that it’s not exactly long. 5-6 hours and you are done with the main story. Not worth full price, but well spent $15.
Max Payne 3 -75%
That one really surprised me. Not only is it still beautiful to look at, but also a blast to play. Rockstar took the MP franchise and not only gave it a fresh coat of paint, but also improved on many aspects of the previous games. The constant cutscenes might be an issue if you have ADD, but the shooting is great, the setting interesting, and the story decent enough to keep you interested. Knowledge of previous games is not needed. Must have.
140 -80%
A platformer in which the level reacts to the music. It’s short, it’s cheap, it’s pretty cool. The visual style is very minimal, just like the soundtrack, which actually works in its favor. The level design is amazing in parts and the challenge is high enough to be rewarding.
Those are my absolute favourites, but today has even more good deals and you might also want to check out BardBarian, Deponia, Metro Redux, The Last Tinker, Risk of Rain, SteamWorld Dig, Crimsonland, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, Teslagrad, Dustforce and Crypt of the NecroDancer
