csmith: Addition to my previous post, there is a $5 credit that will be given if you buy this game making it effectively $1 if you are able to
use the credit in January.
Kurina: Any recommendations on this game? Looking for something new to poke around with and on a super limited budget, and this is somewhat tempting, but can't really make out if it is worthwhile from gameplay videos.
I actually just finished that game a few weeks ago. Yes, it's worth 6 bucks (I paid 10 for the 360 copy). It can be a moderate challenge on the hard difficulty. It's basically lacks the polish you'd expect from a AAA title, which is fine because it's not. The combat is satisfying and there's a mix of puzzle levels and fighting levels (maybe 1/3). The main character (you) is rather dense as about 80% of the ending is so strongly foreshadowed and he still is clueless to the implications of the... well, clues.
I should note, through it all you will have a companion with you which you can switch to if you want. The companion switches throughout the story but the skill leveling system makes this no problem at all. The skill leveling system is vague at best but you'll quickly find that putting points where it seems natural works fine and the game gives you special boosts every level if you unlock chests so you're never without an essential skill to beat said level.
Honestly I had fun and you should be able to work your way through it in 10-15 hours, probably less on easy difficulties.
If you haven't played Arkham City and can afford it, you should play that. If you've been through your must plays for now, this game is a great weekend game.
Kurina: Any recommendations on this game? Looking for something new to poke around with and on a super limited budget, and this is somewhat tempting, but can't really make out if it is worthwhile from gameplay videos.
Delixe: I enjoyed it. It has more in common with Tomb Raider than it does with a hack n' slash as the gameplay vids would have you believe. Vastly over-priced at launch but at those prices it's well worth a punt. Decent story and voice acting too.
Yeah one of the low budget titles that spent time on what low budget titles can be good at, the story. Even though the ending is predictable I wasn't insulted and enjoyed it.