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50 Options ConsideredPriceGenreCo-Op
Must Play
Rocket League
Sports / Racing / Soccer4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch
Portal 2
FPS2 Player Online / 2 Player Couch / 2 Player LAN
Don't Starve Together
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Factorio
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Gang Beasts
FightingLocal/Online Multiplayer
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Rocket League

Harley James Faggetter
Jonathan
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Great for quick play sessions

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Each game has a time limit of 5 minutes, paused only when one team scores and the ball is reset to mid-field, or extended to a "Golden Goal" style showdown if scores are tied when the clock runs down.
Jonathan
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Objective of the game made clear and straightforward

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Get the ball in the net! Soccer at it's simplest, this game is physics driven using different cars as players, making it a fast-paced and exciting game with a basic underlying objective.
Jonathan
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Easy-to-use controls

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Whether you use a controller or keyboard and mouse, the controls are fairly simple. You are driving a car pushing a ball around, with forward, reverse, boost, power-slide and jump as the primary motions at the player's disposal. The more challenging aspect comes in the form of learning how to b...
Jonathan
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Exaggerated but exciting physics dimension

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The physics element of the game slightly bends reality, making way for a more thrilling experience where everything seems to be behaving as though there is less gravity. This means that cars can somewhat fly around if they hit one another or go up ramps.
Jonathan
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Customization of cars is creative and fun

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With DLC there are quite a few cars to choose from, including the Delorean from Back to the Future. The player can create a customized car with countless possibilities, ranging from choice of paint scheme, color, paint type (gloss/flat, etc.), wheels, boost color, hat, and antenna toppers.
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Cross-platform multiplayer

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This game initially released with PS4-Steam cross-platform multiplayer, and later extended this to the Xbox/Windows10. It's one of the few games on the market where you can play against people regardless of what platform they're playing on. Sadly, this doesn't extend to teaming up acro...
Harley James Faggetter
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If you pre-ordered the Steam Controller, you already have this game for free

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In a rather smart move to ensure as large an install base as possible, Psyonix allowed the game to be bundled with the Steam Controller, and it hit PS Plus pretty soon after release on the PS4 too.
Jonathan
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Supports split-screen on PC

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This is a rare feature for a PC game. You can therefore play with friends in the same room, which is made even easier with wireless controllers. Obviously a larger monitor would make this experience more enjoyable, but even on a 20 inch screen it is playable with minimal loss of detail.
Jonathan
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Minimal features and basic gameplay

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Other than the main gameplay mode, there are few options within the game. While in time there may be DLC, the game is currently rather bare and basic in terms of modes of play.
Jonathan
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Matchmaking can be slow at times

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This is especially the case if you're a higher tier player as it can take a while to find a suitable opponent.
Specs
Genre:Sports / Racing / Soccer
Co-Op:4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch
Controller Support:Full
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Portal 2

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Mind bending puzzling

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The game challenges your brain to use portals, cubes and other mechanics to solves simple or complex puzzles in interesting ways.
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Well implemented tools that improve teamwork

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In a game that requires perfect timing and teamwork, Portal 2 features many tools to facilitate teamwork. One of the most helpful is a 3-second countdown timer that can be initiated and shown to both players to ensure you launch that portal or jump at the perfect time. In addition, there is a mark...
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Larger in scope than the first title

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Portal 2 is larger in every way when compared to the first title, from the longer and more detailed story to the larger levels and new game mechanics.
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Humorous voice acting by Stephen Merchant

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Stephen Merchant (Extras, The Office UK, Life's Too Short) voices the character of Wheatley the robot in humorous fashion.
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Hundreds of hours of user-generated content

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The game has more than 60,000 co-op puzzles created by users through the Steam Workshop and through mods. Because it is user-generated content, the quality and size of these puzzles vary widely, including everything from simple, one-off chambers to full-fledged expansions with high-quality stories,...
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Both online co-op and local co-op

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It is possible to play a multiplayer game for free online using the Steam servers, as well as locally on your machine using split-screen (the second player must use a gamepad controller if playing locally).
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Main co-op campaign is short

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The co-op campaign in Portal 2 is about 4 hours long for experienced players, meaning it could be beaten in a weekend. With almost zero replayability, this makes the game feel incredibly short. Luckily, hundreds of hours worth of user-generated content is available.
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Steep co-op learning curve

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Although the single-player campaign features a gradual learning curve, co-op gives no mercy. The puzzles start off hard and only get harder. It is highly recommended that you play through single-player first if you are not familiar with Portal's mechanics.
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Unique co-op levels with co-op specific tools

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In Portal 2, co-op is a completely different set of puzzles than the single player campaign. Almost all puzzles require a high level of teamwork that will leave you feeling proud of what you have accomplished. In a game that requires prefect timing and teamwork, Portal 2 features many tools to fac...
Specs
Steam Rating:Overwhelmingly Positive
Genre:FPS
Co-Op:2 Player Online / 2 Player Couch / 2 Player LAN
Controller Support:Full
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Don't Starve Together

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Easy to get started but has a lot of depth

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The game starts out easy, with very little in terms of mechanics, and the single objective of not starving. Then, over time, new mechanics are introduced as you explore more of the game world. The game provides very little guidance, leaving players to figure out how things work for themselves. In a...
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Pleasantly twisted sense of humor

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Random quips from characters, infotext and the world itself (such as the existence of werepigs) show glimpses of a dark sense of humor throughout.
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Great story generator

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Goals and story elements are unveiled organically over time and they are different in each playthrough.
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Uniquely atmospheric art style

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Don't Starve has a very unique art style, using two dimensional or 2d characters and items in a 3d world gives a very interesting artsy feel to the game. The hand drawn look and feel to the graphics are a nice change of pace from ultra realistic games, but it doesn't take away from the susp...
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Fun crafting system

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You need to learn how to craft a variety of things, from farms to ensure a steady supply of food to items like weapons and armor so you can survive the various evils you encounter while exploring. The crafting system has a lot of depth to it and there are hundreds and hundreds of things to make.
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Very active modding community with numerous mods available

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Using the Steam Workshop, Don't Starve has a very active modding community. With nearly 800 mods currently available, there are unlimited ways you can change your Don't Starve experience.
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Lots of replayability

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With randomly generated (customizable) levels, different characters, ever-unfolding story elements, and permadeath, the game offers a lot of variety within the goal of constantly striving to survive longer.
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Easily customized to adjust difficulty

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The game gives you a lot of world customization options. You can change the length of day, weather patterns, how much of each monster or resource spawns, etc. This effectively allows you to adjust how difficult you wish the game to be.
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Rewarding roguelike gameplay

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The basic gameplay revolves around gathering resources for crafting in a wilderness where the flora and fauna are constantly trying to kill you. Levels are procedurally generated.
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There's never a dull moment

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As the game progresses, it offers more and more mechanics that require constant attention to function properly. It becomes a constant re-evaluation of risk and reward.
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Constant restarts can be drawn out and boring

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The beginning of a playthrough starts out pretty slow, which is exacerbated by the fact that the player will need to restart many many times as the game is a rouguelike, so permanent death is something that will be encountered often.
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Much grinding

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The game requires quite a lot of grinding in order to gather materials that can be used to craft needed items. It is a slow process that may get repetitive as it will have to be repeated any time the player dies.
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Factorio

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Cooperative or PvP building

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Factorio also supports multiplayer, allowing many players to cooperate and assist each other, or work against each other in PvP. By default, multiplayer games run the CO-OP freeplay scenario where all players work together to launch a rocket with a satellite into space.
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Under active development

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The game is still in Alpha which means endless future possibilities.
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Massive and infinite procedurally generated world

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The playing world is as large as you want to explore, it automatically generates it as you explore more areas.
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Endless solutions

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With proper planning users can "code" together very precise ways to create all the things needed for the game, some in very inventive ways that can differ quite a bit. This allows for tons of replayability.
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Charming old school graphics

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While not the most technically advanced graphics the look of the game is much like a game from the 90s but seeing it in action when an assembly line starts moving there is an impressiveness to it that suits the game quite well.
Izem Lavrenti
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Can become rather repetitive

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There's really little payoff for being able to build really long chains of automation, it usually results in being able to open a new tech tree which allows the player to continue the process of building automation chains ad infinitum, which, admittedly can become rather boring after a while.
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Still in Alpha

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The game is still in Alpha which means there will be bugs as well as missing features.
Specs
Steam Rating:Overwhelmingly Positive
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Gang Beasts

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Outlandish ousting of opponents can be quite surreal

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Players can throw their opponents into huge industrial shredders or under the wheel of traffic to hilarious and gross effect. This is the goal of the game: taking out one's opponents in any way possible.
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Jonathan
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Available on multiple operating systems

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Gang Beasts is available on both Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems.
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Not co-op

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Although a really fun party game, the goal is to beat the other players and be the last man standing - in other words, there is no collaborative co-op.
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No online multiplayer

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The game can only be played on a single computer as it does not have a LAN or online features as of yet.
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Not child friendly

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While the graphics are cartoon-like and seemingly geared towards children, the gameplay is anything but. This is definitely not a game for small children due to the violence found within.
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No online multiplayer

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The game can only be played on a single computer as it does not have a LAN or online features as of yet.
Specs
Steam Rating:Mixed
Genre:Fighting
Co-Op:Local/Online Multiplayer
Controller Support:Full
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Borderlands 2

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Great comic book art style

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Using solid black outlines and bright colors, this game looks great. It has memorable looks to it that makes it stand apart from other first person games. Very similar in style to comic books, the art is clean and bright taking advantage of a palette not often found in modern (brown and grey) shoot...
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Humorous writing in a game with a serious tone

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Despite being an in-your-face action game with an generally serious plot, Borderlands 2 features an interesting yet slightly cliche sense of humor. This is even exaggerated in the side quests, which at times feature the funniest and most creative parts of the writing. This way the player can dive i...
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Allows for multiple playstyles

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Borderlands 2 is all about options. With hundreds of weapon options and 4 classes, you can have multiple play-throughs that will play completely different each time. Along with each class, there are multiple skill trees meaning you can tweak your character to exactly how you want to play. Even if p...
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Variety of co-op options

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Borderlands 2 offers 4 player online co-op as well as 2 player split screen local co-op. There is even a way for two player local split-screen to play online with others.
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Works on different OS's: Linux/Mac/Win

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Cross-platform support means you can play with your friends no matter what OS they use.
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Tons of heavily customized and unique loot

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Borderlands 2 makes it feel like Christmas every time you kill an enemy or open chests. Whether it's just ammo and health or a new mod, it makes killing enemies and finding chests much more satisfying than other loot based games through giving the player the potential for a good drop, which is...
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Enjoyable co-op play that focuses on teamwork

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The varying classes and play styles are designed to work together and promote co-op play. One player may be a tank, with large guns and long lasting armor, while another may have medic abilities with a long range sniper rifle. This makes for a scenario where each class compliments each other, which...
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Lost loot due to sharing

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The unfortunate downside to all of the loot is that it is anyone's game. Loot isn't reserved for each individual player when playing co-op and can be taken by anyone. So that means the first person to get to the loot can basically take all of it. this can lead to contention between co-op pl...
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Limited visual customization of characters

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As a game that is full of choices, it is somehow lacking in visual customization options. Borderlands 2 only features the ability to change your character's basic skins through different colored outfits. There is no way to customize the characters faces or body style. This can make for online g...
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Gameplay can become repetitive

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Many battles can be cheesed by running away, taking cover, shooting, and repeating. The AI doesn't do much to pursue you which gives the player the advantage of using the same technique for most fights, which can become boring with time.
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Tedious to check gun stats

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You are hit with a ton of different weapons throughout the game that checking the stats on each can become tedious. This can be a pro to some but to others it can be an quite an annoyance.
Specs
Steam Rating:Very Positive
Genre:Action RPG
Co-Op:4 Player Online / 4 Player LAN / 2 Player Couch
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Carefully-executed changes to existing maps

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The updates and improvements made to existing maps have been pretty clever and useful. For example, cracked glass is more opaque, making it harder to go on a sniping rampage. Or the stairway which was added to the bottom of de_dust made the route more viable for the Terrorists, while keeping the o...
Paolo
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Driven by tactics and cooperation

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Each round of CS feels more like a game driven more by careful tactics than a frivolous fast-paced and lethal paintball arena of which too many modern First-Person Shooters are guilty of. Positioning, timing and thinking are key ingredients of a successful game and cooperation is crucial if you wa...
Paolo
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Will be familiar to CS 1.6 and CS: Source players

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive builds on the strengths of its predecessors, even though those predecessors have been constantly improving for over a decade now. Nonetheless, Counter-Strike veterans will feel right at home in Global Offensive, albeit with some minor differences. The MP5 is now t...
Paolo
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Runs well on most hardware and even on older hardware

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It's a very optimized game and runs smoothly on even outdated hardware.
Paolo
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Has a large skill gap

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Since it's a pretty old game, most players are veterans at this point and have been playing for a long time. This may make it hard for newer players to jump in and play.
Paolo
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Can have a bad community

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As it is a large game, it should come as no surprise that the community just won't be up to par. You may be kicked for strange reasons (like bottom scoring or the all too common random hacking accusation) and many could give you a 7 day ban. It can be very frustrating as missions in the mission...
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New maps and modes feel pretty mediocre

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Even though old maps have been revisited and improved by a wide margin, new maps and modes released with CS:GO are pretty mediocre. Half of the maps available are locked under Arms Race (which is a re-imagining of the original community-created GunGame) and Demolition (GunGame without insta-respa...
Paolo
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Hard to see if you are hitting someone

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One of the things that were changed in CS:GO is firing feedback. When someone is shot in GO, they don't wince, there's only a small amount of blood and audio that conveys the information that you are actually hitting someone. But omitting wince animation from character models makes it hard...
Paolo
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Less time spent playing a game

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This is a feature that makes kills and hits (no health regeneration) more impactful, but also a lot less time is spent playing the game, especially if you die early to a sniper peek. Newbies will be playing a lot less of the game than more experienced players.
Specs
Steam Rating:Mostly Positive
Genre:FPS
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Terraria

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Extensive crafting system

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The vast majority of items in Terraria can be used to create other items, often requiring specific crafting stations (which themselves must be crafted). This is the core of character advancement, since gear defines nearly everything about your character.
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Multiplayer also an option with up to 8 player online co-op

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Up to 8 online players can be invited to join a shared Terraria world, including worlds that are also used in single-player mode. This allows for large co-op or PvP games to be played, for those that are interested, meaning you can choose how you play. Build something big together, or destroy the o...
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2D retro-platformer style

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Instead of building a deliberate feeling of suspense, Terraria uses bright palettes and arcade action to provide a fun experience outside of the survival elements. When those elements gradually appear one by one, each is all the more shocking from the contrast.
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Encourages creativity for all ages

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Terraria is like a 2D Minecraft, so you can alter the world around you and craft things, which teaches creativity and critical thinking skills. This is great for children who enjoy building and discovering new ways to tackle ideas just as it is great for adults who enjoy the same things. It also ma...
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Large community

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Terraria has a very large community as it is a very popular game. Released on just about every platform including mobile, PC/Mac/Linux, consoles, it allows for anyone to play no matter their prefered device. This also means that with many players comes many servers to play on as well as tutorials a...
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Gameplay can feel slow

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While there is little to show progress in the game over gaining many items and having many structures built, progress overall can be slow due to having to collect every item needed to craft the necessary tool, equipment and materials. This can be time consuming and may turn some people off.
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No tutorial and un-intuitive menus

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There is no tutorial to speak of and the menu system can be a bit cumbersome and confusing.
Specs
Genre:2D platformer / Minecraft-like
Co-Op:8 Player Online / 8 Player LAN
Controller Support:Android (MOGA / HID), Steam (Full)
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Age of Empires 2

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Runs on very old computers

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This game will run on old PC's/laptops without a problem as the game itself is quite old. It can therefore run on hardware that is mostly seen as low spec. So pretty much anyone can run this game as it will even work on integrated graphics on modern CPUs.
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Facilitates the user's preferred pace

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This game neither gives the impression of being thrown to the wolves nor that of being left stranded on an island. Whether you want to move slowing and steadily through the game or take things at a more heightened pace, Age of Empires 2 will allow for both (with some minor planning).
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Awesome ambiance with a great finish

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While the graphics are slightly outdated, they were very well done for their time. And when combined with the history behind the game and its wonderful soundtrack, the game comes across as extremely polished.
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Outdated

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As it was originally released in 1999, Age of Empires 2 shows its age, particularly in terms of the UI and graphics.
Specs
Steam Rating:Very Positive
Genre:RTS
Co-Op:No
Controller Support:No
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Left 4 Dead 2

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Invigorating team-work dynamic

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Left 4 Dead 2 requires players on the same team to cooperate in order to survive. This makes for an interesting team dynamic, as it will be increasingly difficult to make it through a level if any one player on the team decides to go off on their own instead of staying with the group and cooperatin...
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Play as zombies or survivors

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Experiencing both sides of the zombie apocalypse brings a fresh experience.
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Much improved from Left 4 Dead

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If you loved the original Left 4 Dead, this game will be even more fun for you. Almost everything has been improved, such as the AI and multiple new additions to the game (like new enemies and weapons).
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Local two-player and online four-player co-op

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Left 4 Dead 2 supports two-player local co-op as well as four-player online co-op.
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Awesome game for singleplayer

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One of the best co-op games for offline bot play.
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Unique and diverse co-op versus mode

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Left 4 Dead 2 features a versus mode that pits two teams against one another. For the survivor team, it is basically the same game as the normal campaign. However, versus mode adds a new way for teammates on the opposing team to work together by playing as the infected, which opens up a whole new p...
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Melee weapons offer a more visceral gaming experience

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Left 4 Dead 2 allows for the player's use of melee weapons. These create not only more graphic violence when playing (in comparison to that created when just using guns), but also a more personal and intimate experience.
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AI lacks craftiness

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The AI has a tendency to make ridiculous choices that can screw up what players are doing. This can become a big problem when relying on AI teammates in order to get through a level.
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Very difficult without team engagement

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For those looking for a casual co-op experience, Left 4 Dead 2 probably isn't the best option. Without a good sense of teamwork and focus, this game can get very challenging.
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Not much different from its predecessor

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While the game has been improved from the original, if you did not have much fun with Left 4 Dead, you will probably not get much enjoyment out of the sequel. It is essentially the same game and some have complained that it just feels like a large DLC update.
Specs
Steam Rating:Very Positive
Genre:FPS / Action / Zombies
Co-Op:4 Player Online / 2 Player Couch / 4 Player LAN
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Europa Universalis IV

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Pausable/adjustable speed RTS

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Play straight through on real-time, or pause for as much micro-management as is needed. No rapid attacks and the key here, it is pausable even though it can be a real time system. Basically time can be slowed, sped up and paused with most gameplay taking place somewhere in between.
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Lots of depth

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EUIV is a simulation of global politics and war. There is a relatively limited set of choices you can make under normal circumstances: hiring advisors to improve your capabilities, hiring troops, about two dozen diplomatic actions in peace, and a number of different peace deal options when terminat...
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Steep learning curve

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When you start out, it can be overwhelming. You have a country and three thousand infantrymen -- what can you do? You decide to attack your neighbor -- and they cut you down like reeds. You start over as a bigger country and attack a smaller neighbor -- and suddenly you're in a war against seve...
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Games can take a very long time

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Due to the in depth, meticulous gameplay mechanics, the games can take weeks to finish which some people may not have the patience for.
Specs
Steam Rating:Mostly Positive
Genre:Grand Strategy
Co-Op:12 Player Online / 32 LAN
Controller Support:No
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Team Fortress 2

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Multiple game modes allowing for great variation

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TF2 has more than 10 game modes, plus variations on those, as well as community mods that offer a wide range of objective-based play. Classic game modes include Capture the Flag, Control Point, King of the Hill and Payload. There's also Mann vs. Machine, a co-operative game mode where you play...
Bryan
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Fair free to play model

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This game is mostly pay-to-gain, as in to get more weapons. You can randomly get things, though. You can use the things you randomly get to be also used in crafting recipes to make other things.
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Good VR support

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To enable VR support, type -vr in console. TF2 has 8 modes in which to control the game. They can be changed with the command vr_moveaim_mode in console. They offer choice in what combination of aiming and steering should be coupled to the rift and mouse and introduce the concept of dead zones -...
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Includes Mann vs. Machine, a ridiculously fun co-op mode

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Mann vs. Machine is a co-op mode in Team Fortress 2 that is comprised of gameplay in which 6 players team up to stop AI robots from deploying a bomb. Though not the central gameplay of Team Fortress 2, it is a mode that allows for co-op play to be enjoyed with the characters of the game. Mann vs m...
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Offline LAN support

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As long as users last logged in to offline mode on Steam before trying a LAN connection, LAN will work.
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Active, fun, creative community

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The TF2 community is know for actively engaging in different TF2 related activities. They create shorts using the source filmmaker, sell items via the steam workshop, build real-life sculptures, etc.
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Hectic FPS gameplay created by 9 distinct classes with lots of varied items

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TF2 has 9 playable classes - Scout, Soldier, Pyro, Demoman, Heavy, Engineer, Medic, Sniper and Spy. This allows for a range of playstyles. For example, the Heavy, starting with 300 health (going up to 450), wielding a machine gun and usually assisted by a Medic, will be commonly found on the front-...
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Fun, humorous gameplay, graphics and sound

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This game has a history of over-the-top characters, visuals, voice-overs, and various other items, which altogether create an amusing world both within the game and outside of it as well.
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Random critical hits add a significant luck element to the game and push certain types of players out

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In most 'public' servers, an option called 'random crits' (short for 'random critical hits') exists by default. This allows a random percentage of your shots to multiply damage by 3 for a shot, and also remove the damage drop-off over range. This 'feature' gets incre...
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Free accounts are slightly limited

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Free accounts do not get rare and cosmetic items nor as many storage slots for items. Items are relevant as free accounts can only hold 50, while the game has much more than 50 pieces of equipment (that affect gameplay), let alone 50 weapons. While a premium account player can react to almost all...
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Steam Rating:Very Positive
Genre:Hero-based FPS
Co-Op:6 Player Online / 6 Player LAN
Controller Support:Partial
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DOOM

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Fun hidden secrets

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There are quite a few easter eggs and hidden secrets in the game, such as old school Doom 95 levels, a Commander Keen skull, a Terminator 2 animation or a hidden Halo toy that the player will fist bump. This give incentive to search out all areas of the game as you never know what you will find.
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Refreshing single purpose gameplay

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There is no character development, this is a single purpose game that makes itself very clear from the outset. You are in this game to do one thing, kill demons, sometimes in the most gruesome ways possible. The game is very unapologetic about this, which is refreshing in a time when many games foc...
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Longevity thanks to a level editor

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There is a level editor included in the game meaning anyone can design their own levels. What is even better is that these levels can be shared online. This way there will be an endless amount of levels to play, making for a lot of longevity of play for those interested.
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Fantastic level design

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The maps in the game are designed quite well with labyrinth aspects being used quite a bit. Many areas have different vertical levels that will tie in at some point to other areas in the stage, which makes traversing them a quest in exploration. This makes for a great way to hide objects, which you...
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Powerful and customizable weapon selections

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You start the game with a pistol, but almost immediately start getting new weapons such as the shotgun. During the gameplay new modifications will be unlocked for each weapon, which allows for a good set of customizability in order to fit with ones playstyle. Each weapon has two different mods that...
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Superb graphics that run quite well

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The graphics in the game look extremely good, with plenty of particle effects and great lighting. Demons as well as bosses are animated with gusto and definitely put some fear in the player. What is even better is that the game was programmed well as it runs without any problems on a wide array of...
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Old school style mutliplayer

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There is no regenerating health in the multiplayer mode, users will have to rely on health and armor pickups, which are placed strategically in each map. This means each map has a certain flow in order to collect those items, much like how shooters were designed years ago. This gives an old school...
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Fast-paced, arena-style combat

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The game has no cover-system and instead asks the player to react quickly to incoming threats. This is done through strafing, quick movements and quick thinking. By being able to dodge and jump the player needs to rely on very quick reflexes in order to succeed in the game, thankfully the game allo...
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Intuitive health system

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The player can regain health in two ways, one by finding health packs scattered around the level and two by killing enemies. The latter is a great way to stay in the action as there is no real need to stop and search for health as long as you are continually killing enemies (which should be no prob...
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The gore might not be for everyone

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Many kill animations, particularly melee kill animations, are quite brutal. Some may find that level of graphic violence off-putting.
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Design may not appeal to everyone

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Doom is focused on being an arena shooter at heart for single player and with multiplayer levels being designed without generating health but health pick ups, this is a game that harkens back to older shooters. Many players have moved beyond these gameplay styles and may not enjoy the old school fe...
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Enemy design can get stale

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While this is a game designed around throwing mobs of enemies at the player, it would have been nice to see more variation in enemy design for these mobs. There are many transformed human workers scattered throughout, which can get stale after hours of play.
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Genre:Horror FPS
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Civilization V

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Endless scenarios and replayability

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Civilization V has a large assortment of nation leaders to choose from that have an even bigger assortment of scenarios that are able to play out for said leaders. Each game can be quite unique in this way as each leader allows for a different nation to be controlled.
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Beautiful graphics

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From the players cities and armies to the lush landscape, Civilization is quite a beautiful game for those with systems powerful enough to push the graphics to the limit. Even when on lower graphical settings the game looks lush and well animated.
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Fantastic tactical combat

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Civilization V has a great combat system that feels very tactical over previous versions as there is no stacking of troops, but with the new hexagonal grid players can surround enemies as well as allow for better tactics when planning attacks.
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Customization through policies

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Policies are used as a tool to gain a variety of customizations that benefit ones society. There is a branching tree of policies that will allow the user to pick certain aspects that will suit them best such as adding law or religion to ones society which will give gains in certain aspects.
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Most victories won by timed or military victory

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It can be pretty difficult to win by diplomacy or culture which does add some challenge to the game but it can get tiresome if one keeps winning by only military or timed victories.
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No stats on other Civ attitudes

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Unlike past Civilization games there are no longer stats on the attitudes of the players surrounding Civilizations. This allowed one to see how each other nation felt about the player, but now that it is gone one has to guess, which is definitely not as helpful.
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One unit per tile

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Civ 5 restricts you to having one unit per tile, but has an AI unable to handle that restriction well, and doesn't even have decent pathing for units. Late game becomes a slog of ordering each unit individually due to poor pathing.
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No steam workshop support on Linux 

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The Linux port currently does not support steam workshop, and as the mac port made by the same developers has not received workshop support despite having been out for several years, it is unlikely that it ever will. Though there are unofficial workarounds to get the mods working.
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Steam Rating:Very Positive
Genre:4X
Co-Op:2 to 21 Player Online / LAN
Controller Support:Steam Controller Officallly supported
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Elder Scrolls Online

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Immersive first person play

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While the game can be played in third person (which may work better in PvP), there is an option to play in first person view which keeps in tradition of the view found in other Elder Scroll titles. This gives this MMO the feeling of playing Skyrim or Oblivion, which should appeal to those who are f...
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Built on twenty years of game lore

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Elder Scrolls games have always placed the world's unabashedly bizarre mythology in the forefront, and ESO is no exception. Between quest storylines, hundreds of in-game books, passing NPC dialog, and the landscape itself, ESO presents a world that feels bigger than the player, and can be incre...
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High build variety keeps PvP interesting

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Though "flavors of the month" will arise in any competitive game, ESO's versatile characters and MOBA-like limitation on simultaneous skill availability greatly reward creative builds and counter-building.
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Limited skill bar encourages build variety

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There are only six skill slots (five regular, one "ultimate") available at any one time. A character can swap between two equipped weapon sets, making at most 12 total skills available in combat. With well over 100 skills to choose from, finding two characters with exactly the same build...
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Unrestrictive class system

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ESO's character system is based on skill lines; each class provides three. There are dozens of other skill lines, including all weapons and armor, which are open to all characters. Resource stats (Health, Stamina, Magicka) aren't tied to class either. This means any character can use any ge...
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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive
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SpeedRunners

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Short matches

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Matches are quick and only take a few minutes to play, so it's a great game to play on your lunch break, or when you just have a few minutes of free time. This also makes for a good game to play with friends that have limited time to play online.
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Easy to pick up and play but doesn't get boring

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You can get up to speed in just a few minutes as the controls are very simple to learn, but the game still has plenty of depth, as mastering when to use different skills on different levels keeps it fresh.
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Fun power-ups

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The game includes powerups like homing rockets, freeze rays and magma balls that can quickly change the game and add a level of randomness to each match making for a unique experience every time.
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Gives everyone a chance to win

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The game is balances up in a way where it's naturally harder for the player in front to see upcoming obstacles, giving players behind great opportunities to get back ahead. This makes the game fun to keep playing in a group as you're unlikely to keep losing to the one over-competitive frie...
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Fun and intense races

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SpeedRunners is an intense race around a 2d course. The camera follows the player in the lead, so if you get too far behind you will go off the screen and instantly die. To stay in the lead you will need to dodge obstacles, use a grappling hook to move faster and intelligently use power-ups.
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4 Player simultaneous, combined local and online

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There are 4 slots per game, and each slot can be filled with a local player, a bot, a friend over the internet, or a random internet stranger.
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Interesting movement mechanics

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The game has a freeing walljump mechanic as well as a grappling hook that can be used to swing across obstacles, pull towards ledges, etc. This makes for movements that are intuitive and fun as well as well controlled.
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Level designer for extended gameplay

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There is an included level designer so users can design their own levels making for endless playtime through inventing and playing ones own levels.
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Buggy

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Like most Early Access games, bugs are to be expected. The game may crash to desktop and players may fall through the level, hopefully these get fixed before the full release.
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Difficult to play without a controller

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Using a keyboard to play can be difficult as it is mainly designed around using a controller, so for those without a controller they may be handicapped playing against others that do.
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Steam Rating:Very Positive
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Dying Light

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Enjoyable co-operative multiplayer

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Dying light features up to four player LAN and online co-op.
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Fluid parkour movement

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The main protagonist is capable of scaling buildings, jumping over obstacles and vaulting over zombies with ease making traversing the open world city a lot more enjoyable.
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Expansive weapon-crafting system

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There are blueprints found throughout the gameworld that can be used to modify existing weapons in a wide variety of ways by adding various elements to them and creating weapons such as enemy seeking grenades, exploding throwing stars, and makeshift bats with nails through them.
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Rewarding side-missions

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There's a wide variety of side-quests and a large chunk of them are multi-part adventures with great storytelling.
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Satisfying combat

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The combat is impactful, visceral and offers a great deal of variety in terms of available weapons and different enemy types. It presents a reasonable amount of challenge that is rewarding to overcome and offers multiple ways of emerging victorious in each encounter.
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VR may cause motion sickness

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In addition to some minor persistence issues, there are some sensory information mismatch issues created by the in-game characters movements and players stationary position that can easily induce nausea. The issue is a lot more prominent during cut-scenes that take the control away from the player...
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Poor multithreading 

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Sadly Dying Light does not do multi-threading very well which results in low framerates. For a modern game that is to be played on consoles with 8 cores or PCs that also have multiple cores, to not take advantage of proper multi-threading is pretty mind boggling. Really it just comes down to lazine...
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Enabling VR support isn't straightforward

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Enabling VR support requires editing config files. Instructions can be found here.
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VR has a downgraded visual experience

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VR version of the game is low fidelity and introduces visual glitches that the standard version doesn't have.
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Poor plot and characters 

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The story is nothing new with many elements that are too familiar at this point. A Reluctant hero and a cold government agent mixed with a plot that can bee seen from miles away points to a lack of imagination while trying to create a game for the masses.
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Poor VR UI

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Things such as subtitles, instructions, menus, prompts, etc are hard to see clearly.
Specs
Steam Rating:Very Positive
Co-Op:4 Player Online / 4 PLayer LAN
Controller Support:Full
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Saints Row IV

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Great soundtrack selection

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With 109 songs, there is going to be music that suits just about anyone. This also makes for a realistic experience of listening to a radio (as that is how the tracks are provided, as songs on different radio stations in game) due to so many songs being available as it mimics how a radio station wo...
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There's a dubstep gun (SRIV)

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An open sandbox provides a wide variety of activities

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Saints Row 4 offers a very compelling open world experience that excels when openly parodying other games. So not only does it offer what is the norm of open world gameplay of traversing a large city while completing objectives but it does so in a funny way that pokes fun at similar titles and goes...
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2 player online co-op

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Saint's Row IV features 2 player online co-op, thought there is no local co-op supported.
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Generally only one player (in co-op mode) gets to do the scripted parts

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While different players have different roles when playing co-op only the main player is going to see the scripted parts of the game.
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There's a dubstep gun (SRIV)

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Steam Rating:Very Positive
Co-Op:2 Player Online / 4 Player LAN
Controller Support:Full
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Garry's Mod

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Tons of community made add-ons

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Garry's Mod has a wide variety of community made add-ons, which deeply extends the games content and versatility. Pretty much, if you can think of it, someone has probably already made it.
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Ridiculously funny gameplay

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You can do some really crazy things in this game thanks to all of the community mods available as well as the built in, in game tools. Pretty much any scenario can play out in the game, if you so desire. Of course the winning combination of funny tends to be when players are just goofing around.
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Previously free to download

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Garry's Mod used to be a free download but it is now a paid game on the Steam store.
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Steam Rating:Very Positive
Genre:Sandbox
Co-Op:Yes
Controller Support:No
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Dota 2

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Incredibly deep gameplay

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For players who put the time into Dota 2 to get past the early beginner phase, Dota 2 can become an extremely satisfying game. There's a reason it's one of the most popular eSports titles in the world. The amount of strategy, skill and variables involved make it a very deep game where anyth...
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Game balanced well by IceFrog

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Gameplay is balanced in the sense that while other MOBAs would have only around 30-60 viable picks for the competitive scene, Dota 2 has heroes and strategies in the game that are more varied, which enables more heroes to be picked in the competitive scene. Number of Heroes Picked in Dota 2'...
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Start with all heroes

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You don't need to unlock or purchase characters.
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Moba-leading graphics

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When compared to other leading MOBAs, Dota2 has some of the best graphics to be found and has some of the best graphics for low end devices as well.
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Has user-created custom games

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Dota 2 includes Workshop Tools that allow users to create custom games as well as other play them.
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Dota 2 has the world's biggest e-sports tournament

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At The International 4 in summer 2014, players raised the prize pool to more than $10 million, one of the largest prize pools in E-Sports history.
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Most diverse MOBA

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This game has a steep learning curve, but it's well worth it. The games that came after Dota like League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, Smite, and other lookalikes don't even compare to the complexity of Dota 2. Every hero is unique and valuable in one team composition or another. The am...
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Regularly updated

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Dota 2 is regularly patched and changed with new characters being introduced and balance changes made. This can prevent the game from becoming too stale as the tactics utilized by players changes often.
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Can be played online and offline

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With different Bots difficulty levels, if you play offline, you still need to be logged in Steam.
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Players can trade self-made cosmetic items

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The game includes a system for players to create, buy, and sell cosmetic items.
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Fair free-to-play business model

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Microtransactions involve only cosmetic items such as custom weapon designs or clothing colors and tickets to view live events.
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Very active professional scene

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Dota 2 has one of the most if not the most active professional scenes in e-sports today.
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You love and hate the game

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While infuriating at times the addictiveness of the game keeps the players coming back.
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Rude, toxic community

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Many players feel free to flame and insult, especially in the lower ranks and from non-english speaking countries.
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Game has been broken down to make it noob friendly

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Steam Rating:Mixed
Genre:MOBA
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XCOM 2

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Excellent suspense

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You're always against the clock in one way or another. Globally your enemies are moving forward with their plans and unless you actively work towards countering them, they will win. You'll be short on cash, manpower, and will have to work with inferior tech. On the field most missions have...
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It's fun to upgrade and manage your squad

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As you progress through the game you can train and promote your soldiers to make them more effective in combat, unlock new abilities and upgrade their weapons armor. The interesting part of it is if a member gets injured (which is really easy to happen on the harder difficulties) they are not avail...
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Performance could be better

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Even when using well above the recommended hardware the game does show some performance issues as it is difficult to hold 60fps. While not the biggest problem thanks to this being a turn based game it would have been nice to see better performance and a constant 60fps when using what the developers...
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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive
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