Steam Exploration Sale 11-27-14

Another day, another (double) set of sales! A bigger mix of games today than yesterday, though many titles in the 48 hour category are still quite expensive. Also, yes, there are two sets with two different timings, as well as some hold overs from yesterday. Makes my life interest, at least.

48 Hour Deals:

Bioshock Infinite - While only $7.49, it's still $14.99 for the game + season pass, which is a shame, because I've been looking forward to playing this game for a while. I enjoyed the first game very much, and the 2nd wasn't bad either, what with the mix of gun play and special abilities like shocking enemies, setting them on fire, putting down a decoy, etc. One of the more innovative series out there right now.

Kerbal Space Program - It's still early access, though some major features have been added lately that distance it from a purely sandbox game where you try and create the best space ship you can. Now there are contract missions that you'll use to build up a space program. I'm still interested in this title (someone actually gifted it to me), but I'm waiting for it to be "finished" before I get into it, which would run you $17.99 today.

Banished - This one has been up for sale a few times, but today's $7.99 is the lowest I can recall. It's a city building sim with a much earlier setting than, say, Sim City. Not my type of game, but maybe you'll want to give it a spin.

Wolfenstein The New Order - In today's world of marketing, this is one of the games where I was inundated by info leading up to it's release, then heard nothing about it since it actually came out, which probably doesn't bode well. It is $20.39, so I'll be waiting a while for this one.

Shadow of Mordor - Speaking of games I'll be waiting a while for, this is another. The game looks fantastic (my roommate has it on his PS4 or some console thingy), and he really likes it. It's $33.49 today, hence the delay on my part, otherwise I'd get it.

Ages of Empires II - Eternally on sale during these things, though the classic RTS is a bit less today at $3.99.

Payday 2 - I've put some time into this 4 player coop heist game with RPG elements (classes, skills, xp, etc.). It's a fun game, but I felt the missions scaled poorly versus abilities, because to really be successful you need skills you can't get until you're a higher level. Also, absolutely terrible without good teammates, so make sure you have some friends for this one. It's $7.49, which is reasonably priced.

Total War Rome II - More RTS goodness, though this one apparently had it's fair share of issues when it came out (if memory serves). While 75% off, it's still $14.98.

Spintires - I had never even heard of this game before today, and it's little wonder why. Strikes me as the off road version of Euro Truck Sim 2, so, there's that. Its $10.19 today.

24 Hour Deals:

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - Played the demo back when the game came out, and I liked what they were trying to do here. Take 3 talent trees (mage, warrior, rogue) and let the player blend them together to make his or her own class. The game itself, what little you get in the hour long demo, feels a lot like playing WoW on an empty server. It's $9.99 for the complete pack, which is less than what I got it for.

Mount and Blade Warband - I tried a Mount and Blade game once, and it definitely felt like one of those where you need to put a lot of time into it, but the result could be incredible. I'm just not into building my army from the ground up, but I still think this would be a good game. If you're into it, you might want to check out some of the mods out there, even if it's for something as  basic as increased visuals. It's $4.99.

Deus Ex - While I would normal recommend Human Revolution, this is the Director's Cut, and I've been told there are some serious flaws in this game from the original (which wasn't issue free either). So get the game, but be wary. It's $4.99.

Shadow Warrior - Here's one of those titles I've been waiting to see at a price below $10, and today's $3.99 is certainly that. The devs (Flying Wild Hog) previously did Hard Reset, and have a tendency to make shooters that are, well, actually satisfying (take that CoD). What I've seen of this remake looks promising enough that I'm getting it.

Sniper Elite 3 - I've put some time into the 2nd game, which is enjoyable, though either the stealth aspect is lacking or I'm just not so good at it, because often this turns into a shooting match. I'd hold off because it's still $24.99.

Naruto - Nothing to say but the price - $7.49.

Tropico 5 - Nothing like being a Caribbean despot. It's a country building sim, where you need to deal with everything from resources to politics. Not specifically sure about the 5th iteration (I have 4 myself), but it does have potential. However, it's $13.99.

Max Payne 3 - A couple of deals with this one, including a complete package of this one and a franchise pack. Ranges in price from $4.99 to $8.24. I'd say it's worth it at that price, plus I doubt you'll ever see it for less.

Might and Magic Heroes VI - I've not touched this series, but it's heavily discounted at $7.49.

Castlevania 2 - Like the previous game, I've not touched this franchise since the days of the N64, but it's $7.99 right now, which isn't bad.

Risk of Rain - Another one of those games I picked up in a bundle somewhere, but haven't played. Plus, I'm not the biggest fan of roguelikes. But this is $2.49 today.

So that's it for now. Not really anything I'd go for today at this price, besides Shadow Warrior, Kindoms of Amalur Reckoning, and, if you have the friends, Payday 2. But still a couple of items to add to my wishlist, so there's that.