A lot of the really good games from GOG have been added to Steam, but Steam doesn't necessarily optimize and update their games. Generally speaking, if you want a game that's single-player (e.g. System Shock 2), you're better off getting it from GOG. If you're after the cloud saving and the Steam achievements, however, then go ahead and nab the Steam version.
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The user ratings on GOG are pretty accurate, and you can read the reviews to see what the strengths/weaknesses of each game are. I strongly suggest you just browse through the entire catalog and see what catches your eye. Except for a few noted exceptions (GOG users will warn you about games like MOO3), it's hard to go wrong with any purchase on GOG. Also, if you want to save a bit more money, wait for your chosen game to go on sale.
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Yeah, it makes sense... I would usually prefer steam on many cases because of online content and achievements, but otherwise GOG does have some advantages!
I didn't realize the user reviews were that good, thanks for the heads up!
And of course, just like on Steam, I'd never buy games at full price! xD
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I recently payed No Regret again. When I first played them as a kid my sound card was not compatible and now with all the sound effects the playthrough was worth it.
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Fragile Allegiance, I love that game to bits.
Raptor Call of Shadows, one of the best times I've ever had playing a shmup.
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Fragile Allegiance get my +1. One of the best games I've ever played.
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Nox, Arcanum, Magic Carpet 1 and 2, Bioforge, Gobliiins trilogy although it's now in greenlight (vote yes!)Edit: or maybe it isn't ehh my brains not working anymore.
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Planescape: Torment still has the best story that I've encountered in a game.
Alpha Centauri is my favourite Civ-like game, and I do love me some Civ.
Freespace 2 stands as the best space sim to date. It also has a great modding community.
Ultima 7 has a really impressive open world, with plenty of well written dialogue.
King of Dragon pass has a rather unique blend of strategy and CRPG elements, and it is really fun.
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Fragile Alliance, Crusader: No Regret and No Remorse, Original War, Nox, Arcanum, Total Annihilation, Master of Orion 2, Deathtrap Dungeon, Lands of Lore Series, Ultima Series, Wing Commander Series, Shogo: Mobile Armor Division, Alpha Centauri + AddOn, Outcast, Dungeon Keeper 1+2, Realms of Arkadia Series (the old ones, not the sad shoody remake of part one wich released a few weeks ago), Enclave, Incoming + AddOn (trashy but fun), Wasteland, Little Big Adventure, Independence War, the rest of the Forgotten Realms Games besides Baldur's Gate Enhanced, Star Control 2, Police Quest Series (may come, other Sierra "Quest" Series like King's Quest and Space Quest are already there ^^"), Arcanum, Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader, Septerra Core, Tex Murpy Series, Freespace 1+2, Descent 1-3, Die by the Sword (Still fucking awesome with the combat system),
to name a "few" :D
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HoMM Chronicles, Might & Magic RPGs, Baldur's Gate series, Neverwinter Nights series
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I'm not very used to GOG yet, so I'd like to know the community's opinions on the greatest games I can find there but not on Steam.
These are the ones I could come up with so far, besides the old Might and Magic titles.
What else would you people recommend? :)
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