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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

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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[–] [email protected] 81 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (13 children)

The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt ~~$39.99~~ $3.99 (90% off)

If you've somehow managed to avoid Witcher until now, it's a dark medieval fantasy, 3rd person, open world RPG based on ~~Norse~~ Slavic mythology. Lots of political intrigue, choices that actually impact outcomes in game. Fantastic voice acting, story, soundtrack, and combat/gameplay mechanics. This is one of the best games on the market - if you don't already have it, now's the time! There are also two DLCs that are each the size and scope of an entire standalone game - don't miss those!

Also available DRM free on GOG for the same price.

(shoutout to @[email protected] for GOG intel)

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (6 children)

Good fish! I will download it right away.

Just one question, I have never played any of The Witcher series game. Would I be okay in jumping directly into the 3rd part?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

It helps if you know the lore, because at the beginning there is a scene where someone asks you about decisions you made in the first two parts. But I didn't know anything and just guessed. But after that you don't really need to know what happens before

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

This is optional and only happens if you check "Simulate Witcher 2 Save" when creating a new game I believe. Just choose no.

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