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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world

Initial scrolling of the Steam Summer Sale seems pretty lackluster, but digging through the comments sections in other threads, a few gems have stood out, and it doesn't appear we have a thread dedicated to this yet, so post what you think are the best deals here!

Not mandatory ofc, but it'd be helpful if...

  • One game per top level post, so comments stemming from it are focused on on just it.

  • Hyperlink the game title to its Store Page

  • Include both the normal and sale price / %off

  • Include a short blurb about the game - if it's one you've played before, what did you like about it? If you're diving in blind, what grabbed your attention?

Good hunt'n!

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[-] silverchase@sh.itjust.works 31 points 11 months ago

Inscryption $7.99 (60% off, new all-time low)

You find an old, abandoned video game and load it up. It's an atmospheric, spooky card game, hiding layers of secrets for you to discover. The less you know before starting the game, the better your experience will be.

[-] june@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 11 months ago

Indeed, if you like creepy games and card games just buy it without looking closer - it is an incredible experience that shouldn't be spoiled.

[-] choss@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago

I've heard many glowing reviews with this same sentiment. In order to avoid most spoilers, may I ask you here - if I didn't enjoy Undertale, would I still like this? I didn't enjoy the metagaming that undertale did, making fun of the player for reloading a save. It felt dishonest. Does Inscryption also do this?

[-] silverchase@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 months ago

I'll back up June. I was "that's pretty nice" on Undertale but wasn't nearly as positive on it as its fandom was. I loved Inscryption. It's not meta like Undertale, but it does have occasional fourth wall breaks, which is part of its game-within-a-game fiction.

[-] june@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 11 months ago

I don't think this is anything like undertale, and I didn't like it either. It doesn't make fun of you for reloading iirc

[-] choss@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago
[-] Wahots@pawb.social 3 points 11 months ago

It's a completely different game vs undertale. It's like comparing Dota 2 to DiRT rally, haha. It's worth going in blind, and the post-game is extremely good and very replayable (and adds new content).

[-] Wahots@pawb.social 3 points 11 months ago

Inscription is fucking awesome. And you don't really need a mouse, so it can be nice for flights, or if you want to play one-handed for some reason.

The post-game is SO GOOD.

It's one of those rare videogames that makes non-gamers ask "What is that?" And then "where can I buy it?"

[-] specialseaweed@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks for that. Added to my wishlist.

[-] Katana314@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago

I’m trying this game on PSN, but often the dealer is just throwing high numbers at me and I can’t see any economic way I can match them with my own summons. Two bears in a row; what do?

It’s my common issue with Roguelikes. You’re replaying the first level a lot and things don’t really develop much very quickly. I kinda just gave up.

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