What do the original Tomb Raider titles, Hitman, Deus Ex and Dai-goddamn-katana (actual name) have in common?
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They are all a part of the GOG Square Enix sale. Fans of the late 90s/early 2000s era of video gaming are in luck. The online video game retailer is offering up the previously listed titles and many others as part of its New Year’s sale. So act fast, 2015 is fast approaching.
Fear not, though, there will doubtlessly be a ‘ring in the new year’ sale on several sites, as well.
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The entire catalogue will set you back a little over fifty bucks, tax not included. Considering the many, many hours you will get out of it, you’re probably paying about 10 cent per playable hour across all titles and in this down economy, you must admit that is an excellent ROI.
However, if you are a more discerning player and need to separate the wheat from the chaff, we’ll knock it down to just the absolutely necessary titles.
Deus Ex: GOTY Edition ($2.49) - everyone may love Human Revolution, but this was the game of 2000. With a story ripped straight outta William Gibson’s mind and a brilliant RPG/action hybrid gameplay, the cult favorite Deus Ex set the bar high and influenced a generation of imitators to come.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ($1.49) - itself a followup title, this 1999 actioner was thick on blood, violence, cunning puzzles and simply great gameplay. Its sequels, which are also on sale, aren’t as highly regarded, but when you come up to the plate and hit a grand slam, there’s nothing the next guy can even do that comes close.
Thief: Gold ($2.49) - we take for granted the stealth genre, but there was a time it was still very new and Thief: The Dark Project is among its first great success stories. This is a game that really emphasizes stealth above all else, often being called a “first person sneaker” by the community. A must have for fans who don’t want to be able to fight their way out of a misstep (like Assassin’s Creed would later allow). Gold includes new levels added to the original Dark Project.
There are many more titles available. Be sure to check out the full list HERE.