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Latest Comments by g000h
Into the Breach from Subset Games (FTL) now supports Linux
21 Apr 2020 at 5:04 pm UTC Likes: 1

Sharing my own experience with this. I already had Into The Breach installed (via Proton). As I wanted to run the native Linux version, I uninstalled the "Windows" version that I had been running via Proton (approx 299MB).

Following the advice of Jens, I forced the Steam Linux Runtime mode, and then proceeded to install the Linux version (approx 305MB). On my first run of the fresh Linux version, the audio was silent. I dealt with the problem by stopping Steam, running my system updates, restarting my computer, and reloading Steam. Second time round, and audio was working fine. Hurray, a true Linux version - I've been hoping for this to happen.

Humble Store has a big 'City Builder' sale going with lots of time consuming goodies cheap
10 Apr 2020 at 11:24 am UTC

I'm quite irritated about Surviving Mars - I got the base game some time ago and potentially interested in the Season Pass. The Surviving Mars: First Colony Edition (i.e. base game + season pass) is cheaper on Humble [External Link] than the Season Pass. Well, keep doing that and don't expect me to hand any more cash over.

KeeperRL, the fantastic mix of a dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG bits has a new free version out
7 Apr 2020 at 4:49 pm UTC

I've had this game on my wishlist for a while. Well, now's the chance to try it out and then decide whether I'm going to buy it afterwards.

Humble Choice has a new bundle up for April with a bonus game if you subscribe
4 Apr 2020 at 5:04 am UTC

Grabbed the Choices Bundle for this month. I can confirm that Bard's Tale IV comes with Bard's Tale Trilogy as an added bonus. For once a decent bunch of games I wanted, without matching what I already own (too much). This is an example of a month where the bundle really worked out for me. [I don't mind a few Proton titles, particularly when they haven't cost me much.]

With violent and "complex" 2D brawler-like combat Infected Shelter looks good and it's coming to Linux
26 Mar 2020 at 8:46 pm UTC

Noting that it is a while (1 year) since this article was written and the game lists as "Windows" only on the Steam store page. It is also at quite a decent discount right now (70% off) [External Link]. I don't suppose this is another Hidden Linux title, i.e. If I bought it now, I'd be able to access a Linux native version?

If you have problems with the Paradox Launcher, there's now an open source alternative
23 Mar 2020 at 5:34 pm UTC

I wish all devs would concentrate on making efficient code instead of needless bloat, and features (i.e. data-collecting metrics) that the end-users do not need.

Indie short FPS 'Monument' has an overhaul update almost five years after the original release
22 Mar 2020 at 6:16 pm UTC Likes: 1

Picked it up, that is a good discount.

One gripe I feel like mentioning about modern FPS games - For my own personal preference, I used to like titles where the Weapon Graphic did not take up huge amount of screen-estate, and either it was a fairly small and unobtrusive size, or it was not visible at all and you had a cross-hair in the centre of the screen for aiming. Nowadays you get these massive weapon models, that take up 25% of the screen and really spoil the field of view. I wish FPS games would offer the option to turn these graphics off. I like to see the levels and position of the monsters/enemies/approaching fireballs, without a massive blind-spot.

The Humble Just Drive Bundle is live with Linux titles Road Redemption and DiRT 4
12 Mar 2020 at 7:13 pm UTC Likes: 1

Grabbed it (middle tier), mainly for DiRT 4, but I might try some of the other titles with Proton.

Build your own Paradox Interactive bundle over on Humble and save monies - plus more sales
6 Mar 2020 at 4:49 am UTC Likes: 1

Similar to Purple Library Guy, I have quite a number of these titles already, but not much of the DLC, and if this bundle included Season Passes, DLC Upgrades, then I might be tempted to spend.

GOG update their refund policy giving gamers more time to decide
26 Feb 2020 at 6:40 pm UTC Likes: 3

I doubt it is going to be abused much. People who don't want to pay for games pick up the game pirated instead. This encourages people to buy the game confident that if they don't like it, then they can return it. Surely this will be helpful for GOG sales.