If you consider, consider also to buy the one with the lowest storage. It is not that hard to upgrade it yourself. You end up with even more storage than the most expensive model (if you're planning to buy that one). You only miss the anti-glare etched glass and a custom profile background. But you can buy a anti-glare screenprotector if needed.
I'm thinking I would get the 256gb version and 512gb SD card ti start with, so I don't have to upgrade right away. It's great that upgrading is even an option though.
I've had mine since launch, I've used it less this year since my company cut all travel, but I'd definitely recommend it.
Mainly I use it as a home console, since I don't have another console and it's great having all the Steam library right there. I set up Heroic Games Launcher and play Rocket League quite often.
I'd thought of getting an Xbox before as it's also okay with Game Pass for just playing something on the TV to relax. But it seems that's really going to end up like Netflix with the decreasing quality and increasing price, and paying 500+ EUR to be locked into that doesn't seem great.
Then what really sealed the deal was when I visited my brother and we couldn't watch the World Cup on the Xbox. Like you have some of the best hardware in the world, and can't stream video because they lock it down so much. Whereas the Steam Deck is so versatile.
I actually started thinking about it because I will be traveling for work this summer for the first time since 2019. I don't expect to do much more traveling though, so mostly I would just use it in a more comfortable chair where I use a laptop today or while waiting for my kids at various events.
Building off what the other guy said, you'll want to upgrade the hard drive when you can, I got the 64gb one and got two 500+ gb sd cards, but the shaders needed for the games can only be stored on the internal memory from what I've seen, and even having a few larger games installed has filled up the majority of my internal storage, to a point where I couldn't download updates for flatpacs or run some games due to so LITTLE storage. I'm going to look into upgrading my drive because it became such a problem for me
A quick note to set you up to possibly enjoy it best: Most of the gameplay is intended to go on in your head, as you mentally assemble clues and go and re-check things. Don't be discouraged if it takes you a long time to progress part some scene.
That's a damn fine collection. I have 1000+ hours in Super Meat Boy and Spelunky 2 alone. If you haven't got Spelunky 1 (aka. Spelunky HD, aka. the first Spelunky on Steam), you should try that too. IMO it's a much better (i.e. more fair) game than 2. 2 is a fine game, don't get me wrong, but the first one is phenomenal.
I would recommend 2 for people who played 1 and are starting to get bored of it, as it almost feels like a remix of sorts. Like you said, 1 is definitely a much less flawed game and definitely better for new players. (especially because it’s somewhat easier haha)
Great list, and I appreciate the short summary for each game. I'm definitely sold on Shogun Showdown now, but I better wait a bit to get it since it's not discounted and I bought enough games this sale already lol.
I see this one mentioned everywhere, and it does look really interesting, especially the resteraunt management aspect of it -- are you still enjoying your time with it?
yeah, theres bit story and kinda interesting too. quirky character. restaurant management seems simple for now but enjoyable enough. Mostly just enjoying diving and catching fish.
I've been obsessed with it in the last two weeks, I've played it every day since 1.0 released.. Just checked and I have 27.8 hours played on steam. I absolutely love it! Just reached final boss, but feel like I have few more hours of content to do
I bought me and my buddy a copy of Core Keepers. He mentioned he was interested but he tends to not have the extra funds for games so I got him a gift.
While I love Skyrim, I think most of the guild quest lines are much better in Oblivion, especially the thieves guild (as mentioned). I generally prefer to play with a leveling system mod that replaces the weird system they built, but it's a great game either way.
Interesting the differences of opinion on that. I would say that Oblivion, while still good, sits in an uncomfortable middle ground between the great Morrowind and the polished (for Bethesda) and successful Skyrim, and comes out as the weakest.
Enjoy Subnautica! If you can I recommend going in as blindly as possible, and READ all the things!
Oh, what I'd give to be able to forget everything about it and play it again for the first time...
Getting Star Traders: Frontiers! Been itching for some exploration and trading as a space ship captain, since I started reading the expanse. Hope it's good!
It's great! Takes a little bit to get used to how it plays but the game has been updated almost weekly since release. Tons of fun stuff to do in there.
Nice, I also just recently started reading The Expanse. I'm about a quarter way through Caliban's War right now, I only recently just finished the first book. Starsector is my go-to game for the space exploration itch, but unfortunately it isn't on steam and won't be subject to the sale.
I have some bigger games I intend to get later, but I bought Halls of Torment early. It's a "[X] Survivors" game like Vampire Survivors, with a heavy Diablo theme/atmosphere to it.
It has some fun little changes on the genre and I'm having fun with it. Always funny how these $3-$5 games can be so entertaining.
No games (so far) because I have enough of a backlog to play but went for a Steam Deck (512 GB version because I like anti-glare and don't want to upgrade it right away) and dock. I rarely feel like playing at my desk lately but enjoy playing on my Switch on the couch, so the deck should help me work thorugh my backlog.
Even though it wasn't on sale, I got Battlebit Remastered. It's like Battlefield but the graphics style is simpler kind of like roblox but that doesn't mean the shooting isn't as realistic. It's a cheap game and it's still early access but I feel it's going to be a pretty fun shooter as it gets worked on and improves.
I honestly didn't event know this was a genre (aside maybe from football manager) until a few days ago. Getting super overwhelmed by the depth of these games, but watching through tutorials to try to get a handle on it.
Halo infinite, hollow knight, dead cells, and the orange box. Already played dead cells on switch a bunch so I know I'll love it (though a couple new dlc's have released since I last played, yay!). As a fan of the metroid series I'm also super excited for hollow knight.
I'm pretty sure it just left early access so the small discount makes sense. It's a stellar game and honestly much longer than you'd think with a game that screams casual.
I can’t decide if I want to get it on PC or wait for the switch version later this year. It may be easier to control with a mouse if there’s a lot of management in menus.
I wanted to pick up the Washington and Oregon DLCs for American Truck Simulator, a game I almost never play but it always there waiting for me to pop back in for one run then uninstall lol.
Also picked up Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness (whew, that's a name alright) because I was just turned on to the show (which is awesome!) and wanted to play it, but full price seems like a total ripoff for such a jank niche game.
Now both are on my Deck for less then I spent at lunch yesterday, and I can get back to slowly poking at my backlog!
Well, I've slowly fallen in love with the game! It starts like a classic Zelda but it never stops growing. The notebook mechanic it's deeper than it seems, very unique!
Totally recommended!
Tunic is the best new game I have played in a long time. It's very very clever. It's definitely not just a Zelda clone, or an isometric Soulslike. I 100% recommend it but DO NOT LOOK ANYTHING UP BEFOREHAND. The feeling of discovery it gives you is the best part.
Marvel's Midnight Suns Legenday Edition. I'm 30 hours in and LOVING it. I mean, I like XCOM, Marvel, Persona and deck-building games, so I feel like this was created for me.
Don't really see any must have deals (other than steam deck). Maybe Dark Souls III. 30 still seems kinda steep for such an old game, is it worth getting at that price?
So far only Blasphemous, but that'll probably change. My wishlist is huge, and nothing's ever stopped me from growing my backlog before, so why stop now?
I'm a huge fan of metroidvanias, I've played almost all of the heavy hitters in recent years: Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, Ori 1 & 2, Dust, Guacamelee, the list goes on. Blasphemous seemed right up my alley despite some positive reviews with heavy caveats. I'm mostly enjoying it but I really really hate all the insta-death pits. Nice that you don't drop all your currency on death but now I've gotta walk all the way back there, avoiding all the enemies and traps, and oop I've fallen in the same pit again and turned the game off. Besides that, the difficulty is somewhere between easy and challenging but fair. Recommended while cautioning patience.
If you love metroidvanias you owe it to yourself to check out Environmental Station Alpha. It's so good mechanically and the fights are so well designed that it's probably my favourite of the genre along with Hollow Knight. The graphics aren't for everyone but trust me you get used to them quick.
Assassins Creed Odyssey and Hot Wheels Unleashed, the major factor for me was steam deck/ proton compatability.
Looking forward to trying out Assassins Creed as this will be the first one I play from this series besides a few hours of black flag.
Played a few hours of hot wheels and it brought back a lot of nostalgia I had for past hot wheels games, and overall a fairly satisfying high speed, good looking racing game.
Bought Deathloop. I never was super excited about it, but it looks like it's worth 15EUR.
Still thinking about Jedi Survivor, but I'm usually not spending that amount of money on games.
I got deathloop in the monthly humble bundle thing, and I loved it. Didn't encounter any bug or technical issue, I really liked the story and atmosphere, and as a big fan of the Dishonored series I found the gameplay really good. I guess it can become a bit repetitive towards the end (which is kinda the point), but if you focus on the objectives and moving the story forward there are always new things to do.
So far I've picked up Cassette Beasts and Nier Replicant. The former is a monster tamer game which I really enjoyed. Mechanics were fun, and the world exploration was superb. You unlock abilities for movement kind of like BOTW/Hollow Knight.
I bought CrossCode because I heard great things about it and I'm enjoying it so far. The movement and combat is sooo fun and the main character's expressions are pure gold
I got Planet Zoo and I am in love and obsessed. I love the animal breeding and community trading features. I love that there is a genetics system.
And the building and customization and management are all very in depth and flexible. Amazing game, if you're into building a zoo and taking care of little virtual animals.
(Technically not summer sale because it went on sale June 20 but close enough)
Been having a blast with Trombone Champ. It's so incredibly dumb, silly and hilarious. And apparently Max Tundra has delivered a couple of remixes for it, which was a nice surprise.
I got Final Fantasy XII the Zodiac Age. Not sure when I'll play it but it was one of the first video games I ever played so it will be nostalgic to pick it back up.
I grabbed Terraria and Tiny Tina's Wonderland. Looking forward to them both! Gonna boot up Terraria now, Tiny Tina's Wonderland will have to wait until some friends are free.
Not much. I bought Sea of Thieves and the newest DLC of China: Mao's Legacy. I'm having a blast with the first one, while the latter is very frustrating but really fun anyways.
I got Cloudbuilt, the Deus Ex series (minus the first title,) Disco Elysium, Furi, Halls of Torment, Killer7, Lego Indiana Jones, Serious Sam 3 and The Walking Dead Telltale game.
Total was under 60 bucks. That's about 11 titles for less than the price of a new game. Steam Sale memes really didn't sugarcoat it, this shit hits DIFFERENT.
Bought Battlebit Remastered, Crab Champions, Code Vein. Already got my money's worth out of the first 2. Both shooters feel great to play and mess around in with friends. Haven't actually started Code Vein yet but having fun just making waifus in the character creation menu.
Thinking of buying Half Life Complete (better late than never), the Steins;Gate VN, and Nier Automata. Also looking for more singleplayer autobattlers like Astronarch but this genre is surprisingly small. Doesn't help that searching by the 'autobattler' tag also shows you bullet heavens (or Vampire Survivors-likes if you prefer) in the results.
I thought it had the best "craft potion from various ingredients" minigames I've seen in an alchemy game in a long time. That's basically all it tries to be, it knows it, and it works.
My biggest gripe is that the UI is borderline unplayable on console. My wife would LOVE this, but she's a console gamer from the couch 20 ft away, and it just wouldn't work.
I'm planning to buy the Dead Cells Castlevania DLC, Sundered: Eldritch Edition and maybe Wartales. Just coming off of a very high effort and rewarding Dark Souls Remastered playthrough. Quit work recently, mostly studying for a few tests now, so have some free time. Feeling like a grindy but mid-low effort game. Open to suggestions.
I haven't been able to justify it, even though its been on discount several times now. $70 starting price for part of a story seems like a con to my brain. Should be right up my alley because ff7-ffx were my jam.
Mechwarrior 5! I've always liked the series, but this one fell off my radar with an Epic exclusive deal that also had some pretty big problems at launch. It looks like it's in a good place now, though, so I'm looking forward to exploring the coop with a friend.
I got more DLC for Field of Glory 2. Despite its ugly presentation, there's literally no other video game that comes as close to tabletop historical wargaming. Even without the tabletop part, is probably the best ancients period wargaming there is, despite its obvious shortcomings.
I also got Elisa, which I have been wanting to read fot a while now.
I grabbed TMNT: Shredders Revenge, DayZ, and New World. I look forward to enjoying these over the summer since I have heard many good things about these titles!
Hero's Hour. Definitely inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic but a real gem in its own right. Got to love the little pixel mobs duking it out autobattler style!
Picked up Planet of Lana and Front Mission 1st Remake, hoping to get into those after the long holiday weekend.
Also got to drop a plug here for The Last Spell, a game that came out of Early Access in March of this year and has quickly become one of my favorite tactics games. It's got a really interesting combination of squad-based tactics, tower defense, and town building that is really unique. It's 25% off right now and if you're into turn-based tactics games I cannot recommend it enough.
Colony Ship, it's a turn-based, isometric crpg with two play styles; Hero for a more powerful player character and party, and Underdog for what the developers specialise in, which is low player power games where combat is punishing. It's still early access, but in the tail end, and I'm loving it so far.
Nothing. Partially because I already have too many games between PC and Switch, and partially because the sales are kinda shit since Valve stopped doing flash sales.