![]() In reality, I’m particular as to what digital collections I really care about. I know that some bad developers were trying to corrupt the system while making a lot of money on these. I never really got into the whole idea of trading cards on Steam. Even though the ratings were in the crapper and “overwhelmingly negative,” I still bought the game because I already knew what I was getting.īut what about the people who don’t know and base opinions purely on ratings? This becomes a political entanglement between support for players versus developers and enjoying yourself in a game.Īt which point, it becomes purely personal preference whether you use Steam or not to buy the product. If a group of people are unhappy with a company’s policies, you can rest assured knowing their games are going to sink in terms of popularity.įor instance, Rockstar was having mod issues prior to when I bought GTA: V about a year ago. Then again, just about any rating system on the Internet is. Rating systems in Steam are easily manipulated. This is why I often stay away from games unless I research the developer in full and they already have a good reputation. Then you have developers who try to manipulate the system by forcing good reviews and banning comments from honest players if the review is bad. You might find yourself dumping money into a dumpster fire of a game. Some people will try to slap together content and sell it for the sake of making a buck. One thing you need to watch for is shady developers. And although I use Steam and enjoy it, there are a few caveats which might dissuade you. There is no such thing as perfection in this world. It helps others while boosting my own reputation on the system. Sharing screenshots, help forums, creating communities and more is wrapped into this gaming platform.Ĭurrently, I am lending a hand at writing reviews for the games I play. Still, you can’t deny the interactivity that comes from those who use Steam in the social aspect.Īnd it’s not just video content, either. However, I prefer to use the Twitch platform more. I’ve streamed my games a few times on Steam. That’s because of the interest it generates for certain players. Many companies put this to practice such as Microsoft, Blizzard and even Twitch. In reality, unlockable achievements is a good business strategy. And this has potential to engage the average player…as long as the developer doesn’t go hog-wild with them. Currently, I am trying to unlock all of the achievements for Defense Zone 3…a tower-defense game I picked up for $3.Įven though I’m not a nut for achievements, I know plenty who are. ![]() ![]() I’m not a huge achievement hunter, but there have been a few times when I worked to unlock some of these in Steam. I also like the idea of complete digital copies purely because I have a habit of losing CDs and CD keys. However, this is relatively easy to recover. Of course if you lose your login information, it makes it more difficult to retrieve your titles. Just install the Steam app and re-install your games. So if you have to build a new computer, you still have access to everything you purchased. One of my favorite features of Steam is how the games are all tied to your account. ![]() I dumped a lot of money into Sega consoles between 19. In fact, I can safely say I have bought more games off of the platform than I ever did out of a brick-and-mortar store. It’s a great way to find long-lost titles, new releases or to support young developers looking to make a name for themselves. Because of this, users have access to millions of titles on the platform. Access to a Vast Array of Titlesĭevelopers of all kinds are welcome on Steam whether they are a multi-million dollar corporation or a couple of guys working out of a garage. You’d be shocked by what you can pick up for $100 inside a few days during one of these sales. Since I am incredibly patient when it comes to gaming titles, this is ideal to expand my library when I don’t have the cash on hand. And Steam gives me access to a variety of titles for cheap, especially during something like the Steam Summer Sale every year. I don’t have a lot of money to spend on gaming. You may have other reasons, but these are the ones that stand out for myself. Let me start by naming five of the highlights to why I use Steam. Let’s dive into what makes the system both good and bad. Over the years, the system has helped me develop quite a library of both free AAA games as well as smaller indie-developed titles. I was first turned onto Steam several years ago as my brother and I were trying to find the best way to play the DayZ mod for Arma II. Why Do I Still Use Steam? Do You Use Steam? ![]()
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