Posted August 26, 2013
DoctorGOGgles
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Registered: Dec 2009
From Switzerland
Zacron
My liege? YES!
Registered: Feb 2010
From United States
amok
FREEEEDOOOM!!!!
Registered: Sep 2008
From United Kingdom
Posted August 26, 2013
spoderman
net nanny
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted September 22, 2013
They'e making progress.. They said it'd launch in a "couple days" on September 21st, so it should go live pretty soon. The site has "register/login" feature now.
Niggles
MOMOSaysMAHAYO;)
Registered: Apr 2009
From Australia
Posted September 23, 2013
nvm
Post edited September 23, 2013 by nijuu
spoderman
net nanny
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted September 24, 2013
Bundle is live
IAmSinistar
Queso de Espacio
Registered: May 2013
From United States
Posted September 25, 2013
It's a good price for Clones to me, and Retention looks interesting, so will probably splash out just to get those.
amok
FREEEEDOOOM!!!!
Registered: Sep 2008
From United Kingdom
Posted September 25, 2013
Since there is no BTA or something here, I think I am going to wait a week and see what the mystery games are before I make my mind wheter I want this or not. I got quite a few of these games already, so they will the deal breakers either way.
my name is catte
i touch your foods
Registered: Mar 2010
From United Kingdom
Posted September 25, 2013
Urg... trying to tone down my bundle buying but there are a few Desura games there that look good.
Psyringe
Vagabond
Registered: Sep 2011
From Germany
Posted September 25, 2013
At first I was skeptical about this bundle. The repeated delays didn't look good, and we all know how easily bundles can run into trouble: Groupees KISS 2 bundle abandoned after a few days, Bundle Stars having to replace Whispered World while the bundle was running, Indiefort bonuses never surfacing, and don't get me started on the now extinct IndieFaceKick bundles ...
However, I bought this bundle now, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed. The selection of games is pretty good (including some that I have never seen bundled before). The process for registering and payment was painless. They don't ask for any unnecessary personal data, not even a billing address. The website is efficient and has some interesting ideas ("used" button, direct links to groups on Desura and Steam, etc.).
The only criticism I have is the lack of DRM-free downloads for some games. "Ittle Dew" is available DRM-free on GOG and GamersGate, it's disappointing that this bundle only includes a Steam key. Likewise, "Retention" can't be downloaded directly from Desura, you have to have the Desura client installed, which means unnecessary hassle.
But apart from that, I have to say that my initial skepticism appears to have been unwarranted. Apparently the delays were used to _prevent_ the problems that other bundles ran into, and provide a nice and convenient customer experience. So far, I like what I see. :)
However, I bought this bundle now, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed. The selection of games is pretty good (including some that I have never seen bundled before). The process for registering and payment was painless. They don't ask for any unnecessary personal data, not even a billing address. The website is efficient and has some interesting ideas ("used" button, direct links to groups on Desura and Steam, etc.).
The only criticism I have is the lack of DRM-free downloads for some games. "Ittle Dew" is available DRM-free on GOG and GamersGate, it's disappointing that this bundle only includes a Steam key. Likewise, "Retention" can't be downloaded directly from Desura, you have to have the Desura client installed, which means unnecessary hassle.
But apart from that, I have to say that my initial skepticism appears to have been unwarranted. Apparently the delays were used to _prevent_ the problems that other bundles ran into, and provide a nice and convenient customer experience. So far, I like what I see. :)
Post edited September 26, 2013 by Psyringe
spoderman
net nanny
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted September 27, 2013
Bridge It Desura keys were finally added.
spoderman
net nanny
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted October 01, 2013
Mystery games have been unlocked. They're Garshasp The Monster Slayer and Garshasp The Temple of the Dragon.
Foxhack
Fuzzball
Registered: Sep 2008
From Mexico
Posted October 01, 2013
I'd laugh if only I didn't see the thousands of SteamGifts giveaways for the games incoming.
Psyringe
Vagabond
Registered: Sep 2011
From Germany
spoderman
net nanny
Registered: Sep 2011
From United States
Posted October 02, 2013
I believe that these games are better than their reputation, mainly because their reputation is so spectacularly bad that I find it hard to believe that any game could actually be so awful ... when I checked the first game out, it seemed decent, but I only played for 5 minutes.
I welcome the addition of these games, but I doubt that they will elevate the perceived of this bundle by much ... ;)
Anyway, I gave up in Garshasp due to some performance issues and bugs, it's very unpolished and not worth buying. I guess it's an ok game to play if you're getting it with this bundle though, since the core bundle is pretty good.. can't go wrong for $3.50.
Never tried Temple of the Dragon, that one might play better than the first game.
Post edited October 02, 2013 by spoderman