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Any recommendations from the Steam Spring Sale? (store.steampowered.com)

submitted 6 days ago by Forgottengoldfish@lemmy.world to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (7 children)

Can anyone recommend a good multiplayer shooter with a high player population? (Either 2D or VR is fine.) Or any non-MMO, non-role-playing PvP game that is mostly online and has populated servers? Something my 37-year-old ass can just jump into and play a quick match without having to dedicate my life to it?

Getting sick of all the PUBGs, Counter-Strikes, Call of Duties, and Overwatches/Marvel Rivalses. My best gaming memories were during the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 days. I never had more fun in a shooter than when I was playing Rush. But unfortunately EA never managed to recapture that same magic in the sequels. After the 2042 flop I quit Battlefield for good.

[–] zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 4 days ago

Next battlefield could turn things around, respawn /Vince zampella was given control of the series

[–] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 1 points 3 days ago

I went back to the finals, i played the beta a lot but kinda lost interst at launch. It's a really fun, solid and pretty shooter.

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[–] anakin78z@lemmy.world 16 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Solasta Crown of the Magister for $8.99.

For me it's the best game ever to capture the D&D feeling. The custom Warlock subclass, Timekeeper, is ridiculously fun.

[–] etchinghillside@reddthat.com 8 points 5 days ago

I don’t see it mentioned elsewhere - but if we’re going down the CRPG route and enjoying it I’d recommend to others Divinity Original Sin 1&2.

I’d also recommend Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition. But it’s age might scare some people away – so I typically don’t lead with that.

[–] anthropozaen@feddit.org 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Anno 1800 is 5 bucks. I love it, but you need to deal with Uplay as well

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

I have over 600 hours in Anno 1800 and highly recommend it buuuut I would advise people consider the more expensive edition that includes all the expansions.

[–] Gimpydude@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 4 days ago

True, but if it annoys you enough, there are tools to help you remove the requirement.

https://github.com/YoteZip/LinuxCrackingBible?tab=readme-ov-file#6-drm-stripping-guides

There are other tools too.

[–] etchinghillside@reddthat.com 21 points 6 days ago (9 children)

I added Cyberpunk to the cart. We’ll see if I actually purchase it.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

The game is amazing. It's not the same game it was at launch, it's now up there with CDPR's best.

[–] OhVenus_Baby@lemmy.ml 4 points 4 days ago

This game is fun with all the different mission choices it's good for atleast 2 or 3 full play through.

I've added hell divers 2 and Chivalry 2 to the cart so far haven't purchased.

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[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I like this indie game critic, he has a recommendation video for sale

https://youtu.be/uN51VdTNzTg

[–] fefellama@lemm.ee 2 points 4 days ago

Thanks for the recommendation! Just watched a couple of his vids and ended up adding like ten games to my wishlist.

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

We picked up Journey and Star Traders Frontier. I've wanted to play Journey since it came out but I didn't have the proper console. Well, I forgot I put it on the wishlist, and that's a real good price so.

I've (sung? musically yelled at?) another person already.

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 15 points 6 days ago

Dead cells bundle

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/30317/

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 15 points 6 days ago (5 children)

Rain World and its DLC Downpour are 50% off (just above 11 bucks)

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[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

I just bought Suicide Squad (I know, I know, but it was on sale and I want to experience it at least a little); Pine; and Sniper Elite 2R, 3 and 4.

I'm very excited to get into the Sniper Elite games. I played 5 back when I had Game Pass, but never finished. I figured the others might be just as good.

[–] TwoHardCore@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm enjoying Railway Empire. It's on for 75% off the base game and pretty good deal for the entire DLC & Japan collections.

If you love time-wasters with some challenges, then I'd recommend it.

[–] Lootboblin@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I liked it until the timed missions kicked in. It was a free game on EGS years ago.

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