The Miscellaneous PC & vidya Games Thread

[Tamas]

Yeah it's more like a puzzle, but as you unlock possible tile developments during your games (by achievements) the number of possible combinations grow significantly, so it is far from easy to über optimise your game. Plus there are factors like the special projects for villages: you cannot know in advance which ones of these will be started, and the bonuses these give can change the characteristics of the village.

All in all I quite enjoy it. It is not more a puzzle than simcity was as I recall, or Tropico. Well worth the 9 euros.

[Scipio]

I'm enjoying Don't Starve, although the palate is a little bleak.  It's a nice sandbox survival game.

[Razgovory]

The Spaghetti Western fan in my appreciates this trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UJ_d-C5UsLo

It looks like the Old West as envisioned by Games Workshop.  All it lacks is Orks.

[Habbaku]

I'm enjoying Don't Starve, although the palate is a little bleak.  It's a nice sandbox survival game.

I've heard nothing but good about that and am looking forward to the Steam summer sale for it, in particular.

[Syt]

Interesting trailer for a SWAT strategy game, "Doorkickers":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mjQY4vp7ubk

Quick Points:
2D, top down graphics
Real Time with Free Pause
No DRM
PC oriented, with handhelds and Mac / Linux as later developments
Single Player (but MP might come later)
No turns, no hexes, no action points or awkward interfaces
Non-linear levels, freeform gameplay
Mission editor and modability
Unlimited gameplay via mission and campaign generators

http://inthekillhouse.com/doorkickers/

[Grey Fox]

I'm enjoying Don't Starve, although the palate is a little bleak.  It's a nice sandbox survival game.

I like it too. It ain't easy tho.

[Syt]

Angry Video Game Nerd reviews the Toxic Avenger Gameboy/Genesis/NES games tgether with Lloyd Kaufman, creator of the Toxic Avenger:

http://cinemassacre.com/2013/04/30/avgn-toxic-crusaders/

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[Syt]

Sometimes a game ad on Steam just makes your brain come to a screeching halt and go, "Back up a bit, did I really read what I think I just read?"


FIST-PUNCHER: Pre-Order now to receive the Robot Unicorn DLC.

About the Game
Return to the glory days of sidescrolling beat-em-ups, courtesy of developers Team2Bit and Adult Swim Games.

The sinister Milkman holds the city of Las Cruces in his nasty criminal grip, and it's up to legendary black belt neurosurgeon Dr. Karate and the rest of the Fist Puncher team to deliver old-school justice to the lawless streets.

Key Features
15 playable characters, including Dr. Karate and Steroid Jackson
Assign "RPG-lite" skill points to level up your crew as you play
Each fighter has a unique set of moves and perks to unlock
50 levels of mayhem
Packed with collectibles, Easter Eggs, and secrets
99 achievement trading cards to find
2-4 players simultaneous local co-op action

PRE-ORDER TO PLAY AS ROBOT UNICORN

Minigame (Flash): http://games.adultswim.com/fist-puncher-streets-of-outrage-action-online-game.html

[Syt]

If you like old Genesis games like Sonic or Strider, then you might like this free flash game:

http://www.rippledotzero.com/

[Syt]

A love letter to Commandos 2, and especially the "White Death" level:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/07/11/perpetually-cool-white-death/

[Syt]

I thought on the weekend that there's damn few sports action games on PC compared to consoles, and today, rather out of left field, Steam puts up Rugby Challenge 2 and NASCAR 2013. Talk about niche.

[FunkMonk]

Shadowrun Returns sneaked up on me. Anyone buy it and have any impressions so far?

[katmai]

Shadowrun Returns sneaked up on me. Anyone buy it and have any impressions so far?

Scippy was all gaga for it, but not sure he picked it up yet.

[Syt]

Eurogamer gave it 8/10.

[Josquius]

A love letter to Commandos 2, and especially the "White Death" level:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/07/11/perpetually-cool-white-death/
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Ah Commandos, why oh why did you dissapear into FPS shitness. I loved those games, wonderful puzzles disguised as small scale strategy games. It was always my way to wipe out every single German.........

Incidentally how are WW2 games for those from the wrong side?....