I love Humble Bundles. I love that I can get a bunch of games that I’ve probably previously overlooked, all together in a sustainably discounted package. It’s also pretty great that a lot of the proceeds go to some sort of charity – so not only does my backlog score, but my conscience does too. I thought it would’ve been hard to top last month’s Star Wars bundle. Turns out I was very wrong.
Taking the place of the space opera is a brand new Humble Bundle from Square Enix, which is absolutely packed to the brim with modern classics that they’ve pushed out their doors over the past few years. Franchises like Deus Ex, Tomb Raider, Hitman and Thief all make an appearance, making it one hell of a compelling package if you haven’t kept up recently.
If you’re content on just naming your price, you’ll grab:
- Hitman: Absolution
- Hitman GO (which Geoff assures me is quite great)
- Supreme Commander 2
As usual, there’s a little extra for those of you content on paying above the average price. Doing so will net you an additional:
- Thief
- Murdered: Soul Suspect
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut
- Still more to come
If you’re really feeling generous or just need a reason to grab another two fantastic titles, you can do just that by forking over $15. That adds Tomb Raider and Sleeping Dogs to all of the above, making it an extremely comprehensive bundle. I’d be pretty happy paying $15 alone for Tomb Raider and Sleeping Dogs – although I don’t really like the latter as much as everyone else. Looking at the rest, you’d be a fool not to pick up Deus Ex: Human Revolution if you haven’t already. It’s one of the best RPGs in recent years, and an absolute must-play in my humble opinion.
There’re more games on the way in the coming days, so if you’re not sold just yet keep your eye on it. I would like some isometric Tomb Raider titles to pop up, or perhaps some Final Fantasy love thrown in the mix. Either way, it’s a bundle you should definitely jump on. Unless you’re like me and own pretty much everything on the list already.
I have a problem.
Last Updated: February 18, 2015
Viking Of Science
February 18, 2015 at 07:32
how much did the Director’s Cut of Deus Ex actually Change the core Game…. I already own and finished Vanilla, Is the Directors Cut worth it?
Rock789
February 18, 2015 at 07:45
It’s basically all the dlc included… So like a “Complete / GOTY” edition. The dlc was actually really good.
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:46
It fixes a few things in-game, I too have both
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:49
More than a port
Eidos Montreal says it’s the “ultimate edition of the game”
Eidos is working with Straight Right on the game
Deus Ex’s boss battles were originally outsourced
The three bosses have had their map layouts reworked to provide players with alternative potential strategies
New hacking challenges are available to players who focus on hacking, and stealth options are available to those who focus on stealth
Barrett’s map has been reworked to provide a second additional layer so Jensen can hide, forcing his foe to lose sight of him
Energy system is more forgiving on Wii U
Can have two energy cell recharge by default on all but the hardest difficulty
Players can now use Jensen’s augmentation powers more freely
Improved AI for enemies to include the tweaks made for The Missing Link downloadable expansion
Enemy cone of vision has been retrofitted into the entire game for the Wii U version
Missing Link DLC originally looked better than the main game since the developers were more comfortable with their tools when they came to create them
Missing Link’s improved visuals have now been applied to Director’s Cut full game
Includes better shaders and revamped lighting system
New fog system that “makes the atmosphere really stand out”
Choppy shadows are now smoothed
Visual improvements not possible on the Xbox 360 since there’s not enough disc space available
Anti-aliasing also wouldn’t work on the console but is in for Wii U
GamePad ued for new augmentation called Neural Hub
The game’s Smart Vision augmentation, which allows players to see enemies through walls, was extended and fused with the GamePad, resulting in the Neural Hub
Use the GamePad to see enemy health, armor type (heavy, medium, or light) and loot
Can use the GamePad to navigate menus, display the map, augmentation system, inventory, etc.
Swipe controls
Grenade throwback: equip a proximity detector that alerts him to a nearby grenade
If an enemy chucks a grenade at you, the GamePad will vibrate, and you can swipe the touch-screen to pick it up and lob it back
Touch screen shows Jensen’s radar by default, which is a sort of hybrid between the main radar and the 2D map
Can open the 2D map on the GamePad and use the stylus to write notes that will appear on the main radar screen
Use the touch screen for the hacking mini-game
Weapons that have a scope (ex: sniper rifle) will let you use your TV to center your target, then enter a precision mode using the touch-screen, which displays the cross-hair
Around 8 hours of commentary from Eidos Montreal
Icons dotted around the world can activate this voice over, and you’re free to continue playing as you listen
Spaffy
February 18, 2015 at 07:57
You didn’t just type all that did you.
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 08:02
Pffffffffffffffffff (this I typed <—)
Spaffy
February 18, 2015 at 08:05
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Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 08:06
In certain cultures, giving the finger means you want to have intercourse with me.
Sorry dude, no thanks
Spaffy
February 18, 2015 at 08:06
“certain cultures”
Brakpan?
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 08:08
LOL, I thought it was how they said howzit there?
Spaffy
February 18, 2015 at 08:10
Nah, I heard that’s a V sign
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2015 at 07:59
tl;dr
Kensei Seraph
February 18, 2015 at 08:05
The WiiU version got a bunch of nice upgrades.
Spaffy
February 18, 2015 at 08:05
XD
Umar
February 18, 2015 at 07:50
It is worth it. Missing Link DLC is merged into the game now so the story is much better now and there has been a ton of tweeks also. But not sure about double dipping, if you feel up to another playthrough I would reccomend you do it with the Director’s Cut.
Viking Of Science
February 18, 2015 at 07:51
I give most things at least 2 playthroughs 🙂
I’ll beat the Average! around payday…
Umar
February 18, 2015 at 08:10
lol Then go for it, I personally think this is one of the best games of last gen, made better by DC. Go for EEEEEEET
Viking Of Science
February 18, 2015 at 07:38
Looks like now is my chance to grab thief…
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 18, 2015 at 07:49
Been waiting also. Looks like as good a time as any!
Rock789
February 18, 2015 at 07:57
It’s really not a bad game – it got a lot of slack when it was released, which I think was unwarranted. I had fun playing it.
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2015 at 07:59
I agree, I finished it a couple of months ago – had fun. People bitched & moaned about Hitman Absolution too in much the same way, then I played it & wondered WTF they were on about.
Rock789
February 18, 2015 at 08:01
Man, never understood the hate Absolution got. I mean, WTF?! It was a great game! Like seriously, seriously good! Some people just wanna watch the world burn, man…
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
February 18, 2015 at 08:15
I fucking hated it. Kak game.
Viking Of Science
February 18, 2015 at 08:20
Well, everyone knows you hate everything….
Tosh "Did he just say that?"
February 18, 2015 at 08:34
0, d0es he n0w?
Kensei Seraph
February 18, 2015 at 08:35
P00r Ge0ff, h0w is he g0ing to read this?
Tosh "Did he just say that?"
February 18, 2015 at 08:51
N0 idea hey, p00r s0ul.
Rock789
February 18, 2015 at 08:42
o_O Well that escalated quickly! :p
You sure you’re not mistaking Thief for the Kim Kardashian game? 😉 :p
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:45
I literally have ALL those games on my whislist. FML. Mossel 0 – 9 Backlog.
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:46
XD
SargonTheGreatPandaOfAkkad
February 18, 2015 at 07:50
Better to have a backlog than sit staring at your games folder with no desire to play anything you currently own. Which never happens to me. But you know. I hear this is a thing.
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:51
That HAS happened to me. It’s so frustrating, like you are bored with everything.
Tosh "Did he just say that?"
February 18, 2015 at 08:33
You’re too busy playing either dota or some or another strategy game that takes years to complete. Most of the cool shit is what your gf plays 😛
Kensei Seraph
February 18, 2015 at 08:33
http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130424095913/glee/images/3/3f/Ooooooooo_ooh_oooh_cat_shrek.gif
Hammersteyn
February 18, 2015 at 07:46
I for one asked for a sequel.
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:47
You said it man
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:47
Anyone wanna go halfsies? I just want Thief and to see how Murdered SS is. The rest I have
Hammersteyn
February 18, 2015 at 07:47
Got Thief on PS+ this month 😛
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:48
When you say you got something on console that you could have just as well gotten on PC…it makes me sad to see how you have fallen…
😛
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:47
I’ll give you Supreme Commander 2, don’t want that.
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:48
LOL, see how I didn’t mention that…
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:49
lol fair enough
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2015 at 07:57
I wish I could give mine away. What a crap game.
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:58
That’s what sucks about steam, I don’t like clutter and you cant get rid of games you own.
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 08:03
Just put it in the MEH or UGH folder
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:52
If anyone wants Supreme Commander 2, give me a shout. Don’t want unnecessary games on my already extensive backlog.
Viking Of Science
February 18, 2015 at 07:53
what does http://steamleft.com/ say your backlog is?
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:55
Dammit, I got 6 extra days….HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? I’m up to 93 now
Viking Of Science
February 18, 2015 at 07:56
Star Wars HumbleBundle? That’s what took me up by 200 hours…
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 07:56
I already had most of them in any case
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:55
Not TOO bad I suppose.
EDIT: I have been playing Far Cry 4 almost exclusively lately, so I’m not helping the Steam backlog at all.
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2015 at 08:19
Amateur.
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 07:57
Fuck it. I shall NOT cave under pressure! Backlog needs to get to 90% completion before I buy anything!
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2015 at 08:00
…but you know you want it… these ARE the games you’re looking for…
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 08:02
*starts twitching, chewing nails and tapping feet uncontrollably*
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 08:05
*waves hand
Hammersteyn
February 18, 2015 at 08:09
http://media.giphy.com/media/HDO6ILgTT8gJa/giphy.gif
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 08:09
Hahaha
Rock789
February 18, 2015 at 08:02
Yes, but imagine how much more complete your collection would look with these titles in it… 😉 :p
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 08:03
STOP MAKING SENSE!!
Admiral Chief
February 18, 2015 at 08:05
I agree, it would look nice in his collection
Kensei Seraph
February 18, 2015 at 08:00
If they release FFVI, FFVII or FFVIII I will cave and buy.
Until then I’ll put it off until the last moment.
Mossel
February 18, 2015 at 08:22
I’m waiting for XIII series, that would make me cave.
Blood Emperor Trevor
February 18, 2015 at 08:27
XIII, now there was a good shooter.
Tosh "Did he just say that?"
February 18, 2015 at 08:30
The only one I own is Tomb Raider. Pay day is coming.
HairyEwok
February 18, 2015 at 09:34
Is the Sleeping Dogs in this Humble Bundle the Definitive Edition or just the normal one?