Zombeaver Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 GOG just started their 2017 Summer Sale. I posted these over on Discord but here are a "few" of my personal recommendations from the sale. Everything on here I've played extensively, most of which I've beaten. Major favorites are marked in red. Cheap stuff ($5 or less): Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura: $1.19 - https://www.gog.com/game/arcanum_of_steamworks_and_magick_obscura Armed and Dangerous: $2.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/armed_and_dangerousBetrayal at Krondor: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/betrayal_at_krondor Blood: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/one_unit_whole_blood Bioforge: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/bioforge Beyond Good & Evil: $4.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/beyond_good_and_evil Braid: $2.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/braid Clive Barker's Undying: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/clive_barkers_undying Darksiders: $3.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/darksiders_warmastered_edition Dead Space: $3.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/dead_space The Dig: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/the_dig Divine Divinity: $0.89 - https://www.gog.com/game/divine_divinityDivinity 2: $2.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/divinity_2_developers_cut Dungeon Keeper 2: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/dungeon_keeper_2 Gothic: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/gothicGothic 2: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/gothic_2_gold_editionGrim Fandango: $2.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/grim_fandango_remastered Haegemonia: $1.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/haegemonia_gold_edition Hotline Miami: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/hotline_miami I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream: $1.19 - https://www.gog.com/game/i_have_no_mouth_and_i_must_scream Icewind Dale 2: $3.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/icewind_dale_2Imperium Galactica II: $4.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/imperium_galactica_ii_alliances Independence War 2: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/independence_war_2 Lands of Lore 1-2: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/lands_of_lore_1_2The Longest Journey: $2.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/the_longest_journey Machinarium: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/machinarium_collectors_edition Nox: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/nox Oxenfree: $4.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/oxenfree Painkiller: Black Edition: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/painkiller Pathalogic: $3.24 - https://www.gog.com/game/pathologic_classic_hd Psychonauts: $0.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/psychonautsRealms of the Haunting: $0.59 - https://www.gog.com/game/realms_of_the_haunting Return to Castle Wolfenstein: $2.39 - https://www.gog.com/game/return_to_castle_wolfenstein Risen: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/risenRiven: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/riven_the_sequel_to_myst Rollercoaster Tycoon: $2.09 - https://www.gog.com/game/rollercoaster_tycoon_deluxeSacred: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/sacred_gold Sacred 2: $3.74 - https://www.gog.com/game/sacred_2_gold Sanitarium: $4.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/sanitarium Space Quest 1-3: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/space_quest_1_2_3 Space Quest 4-6: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/space_quest_4_5_6 Stalker: Call of Pripyat: $4.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/stalker_call_of_pripyat Star Wars: Dark Forces: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_dark_forcesStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_knights_of_the_old_republic_ii_the_sith_lords Star Wars: Republic Commando: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_republic_commando Star Wars: Tie Fighter: $3.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_tie_fighter_special_edition Strife: $2.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/strife_veteran_edition Syberia: $0.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/syberia Syberia 2: $0.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/syberia_2 Syndicate Plus: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/syndicateSystem Shock 2: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/system_shock_2 Titan Quest: $3.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/titan_quest_anniversary_edition Torchlight: $3.74 - https://www.gog.com/game/torchlight Torchlight II: $4.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/torchlight_ii Unreal: $1.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/unreal_gold Unreal Tournament 2004 ECE: $1.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/unreal_tournament_2004_eceVampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines: $4.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/vampire_the_masquerade_bloodlines Wing Commander 3: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/wing_commander_3_heart_of_the_tigerThe Witcher: $1.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/the_witcherThe Witcher 2: $2.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/the_witcher_2Wizardry 8: $1.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/wizardry_8 More than $5 but still highly recommended: Darkest Dungeon: $12.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/darkest_dungeon Diluvion: $13.29 - https://www.gog.com/game/diluvion Divinity: Original Sin: $19.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/divinity_original_sin_enhanced_editionDragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen: $11.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/dragons_dogma_dark_arisenGrim Dawn: $12.49 - https://www.gog.com/game/grim_dawnPillars of Eternity: $17.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/pillars_of_eternity_hero_edition Rebel Galaxy: $5.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/rebel_galaxy Sunless Sea: $6.29 - https://www.gog.com/game/sunless_sea Wasteland 2: $19.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/wasteland_2_directors_cut_digital_classic_editionThe Witcher 3: GOTY: $24.99 - https://www.gog.com/game/the_witcher_3_wild_hunt_game_of_the_year_edition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, Patham said: Tempted by Witcher 3. Even though I have it and played it to death on my PS4 I would like to have it on my PC and see and play at 4k. Dragon's Dogma at 60% off is also tempting me. And of course there's a bunch of SNK classics on sale. But one that's really tempting me is the Raiden package. 6 Raiden games for slightly over a buck a game. If you have only played the Witcher 3 main game, then Blood and Wine is well worth getting it's a great expansion. And if you have the hardware it looks gorgeous on PC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Patham said: Played all the DLC's. Really the only thing I'd want it for is what you say, the pretty graphics. Tempting. Ah fair enough then, yeah it's gorgeous on PC, i only have a gtx 770, but i run it maxed at 1080p and lock the frame rate to 30fps, which is all it is on consoles anyway, but it looks waaayy better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombeaver Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 18 minutes ago, Patham said: Tempted by Witcher 3. Even though I have it and played it to death on my PS4 I would like to have it on my PC and see and play at 4k. Dragon's Dogma at 60% off is also tempting me. And of course there's a bunch of SNK classics on sale. But one that's really tempting me is the Raiden package. 6 Raiden games for slightly over a buck a game. If you've got beefy enough hardware to run TW3 maxed out... hoo boy it's a pretty game. Dragon's Dogma is sooo good. I loved it even on PS3 where it had a lot of technical problems - all of which are completely gone in the PC port. I'd already beaten it on PS3 but I put another 115 hours into the PC version. Really great and really underrated in my opinion. Hopefully we'll get a sequel some day. I love Raiden, but I wasn't too thrilled by the reviews of Raiden Legacy. I'd rather play the arcade versions in MAME. It's not a money thing - I just don't see the point in playing a bad port when I can play the original and it be great. I do have Raiden IV: Overkill though and like it quite a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombeaver Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 If you've never played Dragon's Dogma that'd be my recommendation. It's got a big world to explore (with tons of secrets) with some interesting lore. The combat is really great and there's a wide range of classes which you can switch between to find one that works best for your preferred playstyle (and they're all really good). It's one of the few games that actually makes magic seem as incredibly powerful as it should - summoning giant meteors or tornadoes is pretty awe-inspiring. You can even climb around on the larger monsters ala Shadow of the Colossus and go all stabby stabby on them. The pawn system is neat - it lets you create a follower character that you can customize and equip as you see fit and you can then recruit up to two other pawns that were created by other players. It lets you custom tailor your crew as you see fit. The game gives you a lot of freedom - freedom to go where you want, do what you want, and play the way you want to play. Bitterblack Isle is the expansion content that came with the Dark Arisen version and it's great. It's a multi-level labyrinthine dungeon with some really tough enemies - it's basically the "end-game" content and it's awesome. Just don't go there until you're very well equipped - even if you're wiping out the normal enemies near the end of the game with ease you can have some trouble in Bitterblack Isle. Highly highly recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Oh my, @Patham has just gone on a "like" spree!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 13 minutes ago, Patham said: I didn't realize Dragon's Dogma would run in 4k Pretty much any game will run in 4K if windows know's it is plugged into a 4K display. Hell i only have a 1080p TV but can run older games at 4K and it get's downsampled to my 1080p TV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombeaver Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I made another pass and added a few more games - Imperium Galactica II (my favorite 4x game of all time), Darksiders, and Darkest Dungeon. I would have added Darksiders II but apparently the "Deathfinitive Edition" (which seems to be the only version you can get digitally at this point) is kindof buggy. I haven't played that version so I can't recommend it in earnest. What I can say is that the original version of Darksiders II is fantastic. Darksiders is good, but Darksiders II is great. I've got the "Deathfinitive" version on Steam in addition to the normal one (they gave it out for free to preexisting owners) but I haven't actually tried it - guess I'll have to check it out. It'd be a shame if the bugs were as significant as some are claiming because it really is a great game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just now, Zombeaver said: I made another pass and added a few more games - Imperium Galactica II (my favorite 4x game of all time), Darksiders, and Darkest Dungeon. I would have added Darksiders II but apparently the "Deathfinitive Edition" (which seems to be the only version you can get digitally at this point) is kindof buggy. I haven't played that version so I can't recommend it in earnest. What I can say is that the original version of Darksiders II is fantastic. Darksiders is good, but Darksiders II is great. I've got the "Deathfinitive" version on Steam in addition to the normal one (they gave it out for free to preexisting owners) but I haven't actually tried it - guess I'll have to check it out. It'd be a shame if the bugs were as significant as some are claiming because it really is a great game. LOL, OK i am actually going to disagree with you there @Zombeaver i much preferred the first game personally. I also got the remastered version free on steam, and it's a great version of a great game. If you haven't played it @Patham it's a really violent Zelda clone with God of War style combat, highly recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombeaver Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just now, neil9000 said: LOL, OK i am actually going to disagree with you there @Zombeaver i much preferred the first game personally. I also got the remastered version free on steam, and it's a great version of a great game. If you haven't played it @Patham it's a really violent Zelda clone with God of War style combat, highly recommended. The remastered version of the first game is apparently okay. It's the second one that's supposedly buggy. Also, no, no way on the first one being better haha. 2 has a bigger world and a loot system ala Diablo. Way more weapons and equipment to mess around with. To me, the second game does everything the first does except better and bigger. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yeah the first game remaster is totally fine, it's not really a remaster per se as it was good on pc originally, the console versions are remasters cause they were 720p 30fps, the PC was always a good version. I didn't really like the Diablo aspect of the sequel to be honest with you, something about it just didn't jive with me. Maybe i should go back and have a look, as since then i bought Diablo 3 on PC, which was my first Diablo and actually really quite enjoyed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, Zombeaver said: To me, the second game does everything the first does except better and bigger. We have talked about this before, but bigger isn't always better. That's why the first Batman is my favourite it's just more focused with less fluff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombeaver Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I love action RPGs like Diablo, Grim Dawn, Sacred, Torchlight, Titan Quest, Path of Exile, etc. so I'm all about the loot haha. I thought it was a great fit in Darksiders II, but again I'm predisposed to like it. Speaking of which, some of those games are on sale so I'll add those too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yeah, despite my age i actually got into PC games very late, i was always a console kid. We never even owned a PC until i was probably 25 ish, so a lot of those "classic" loot games were never on my radar unless they came to console, which they hardly ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Just now, Patham said: Oooh, shiny! I love action RPG's. Woo Hoo!!! Firefly reference!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombeaver Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I've been into the genre since Diablo 2. If I'm being honest, that's probably my favorite genre. In terms of sheer hours of games played, it would most definitely be at the top. I made the mistake of calculating my total hours in Diablo 3 a while back (they break it down per-class) and it was something like 1200 hours 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Patham said: It's from my EQ days. 62 year old gamer for life. Sorry EQ day's??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Zombeaver said: I've been into the genre since Diablo 2. If I'm being honest, that's probably my favorite genre. In terms of sheer hours of games played, it would most definitely be at the top. I made the mistake of calculating my total hours in Diablo 3 a while back (they break it down per-class) and it was something like 1200 hours Ouch, i haven't even finished Diablo 3 once. lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombeaver Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 minute ago, neil9000 said: Sorry EQ day's??? EverQuest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil9000 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 OH OK, i have heard of that, but that is about as far as it goes, that's the one they called ever crack right?? Oh so not a Firefly reference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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