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vtbots

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Mar 11, 2016 @ 6:39pm

Steam vs. GOG

Do you guys think it's better if I buy the Steam version or the version on GOG? I know GOG is DRM-free, but I've never used that site before so I'm not familiar with it and how it handles things like game updates, achievements, etc. How does it compare to Steam?

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Arvelon

Mar 11, 2016 @ 10:33pm

GOG is good, but in case of SC it has one buff, that dosen't work.
So, if you plan to play on nightmare difficulty at some point, then Steam version is better for you.
If you don't and DRM-free matters for you, then GOG is better.

vtbots

Mar 12, 2016 @ 12:02am

Originally posted by Arvelon:
GOG is good, but in case of SC it has one buff, that dosen't work.

GOG version has a non-working buff? How does that even work? (Or not work in this case.)

Domi

Mar 12, 2016 @ 12:14am

GOG is slower regarding updates, because it's a bit of a pain or something so when it gets updates, it's some sort of massive update with all the previous Steam patches.

Steam will be the first on getting an update, but GOG is DRM free, so you can burn the game on a CD and install the game whatever you want, while Steam doesn't let you do that.

If you just want to play the game, both versions are equally good for that. It all comes to what you prefer. I actually prefer to buy the games on Steam, and then again on GOG at the lowest price to get the best of both worlds... and support a bit more Falcom / XSEED.

Cid

Mar 12, 2016 @ 2:53am

Originally posted by Domi:
GOG is slower regarding updates, because it's a bit of a pain or something so when it gets updates, it's some sort of massive update with all the previous Steam patches.

Steam will be the first on getting an update, but GOG is DRM free, so you can burn the game on a CD and install the game whatever you want, while Steam doesn't let you do that.

If you just want to play the game, both versions are equally good for that. It all comes to what you prefer. I actually prefer to buy the games on Steam, and then again on GOG at the lowest price to get the best of both worlds... and support a bit more Falcom / XSEED.

Pretty much this. It's basically a case of more regular updates vs DRM free

Renaissance Of Dreams Mar 12, 2016 @ 3:26am

I always just bought off GOG, but I'm hearing that there's some humble store or whatever that gives you both the DRM free copy and a steam code. If that's an option for 3rd then I'll probably go that route.

Domi

Mar 12, 2016 @ 3:52am

Yes, it's exactly as you say. But will those DRM-free versions get updated, like GOG does? I have no idea in that case.

Renaissance Of Dreams Mar 12, 2016 @ 3:54am

Originally posted by Domi:
Yes, it's exactly as you say. But will those DRM-free versions get updated, like GOG does? I have no idea in that case.

Good point!

In that case, I'd probably just play the steam version and let the DRM-free version sit around in case I need it for some reason.

Domi

Mar 12, 2016 @ 3:57am

Or you can always buy the games on Steam and GOG to support the series if you are crazy enough!

Renaissance Of Dreams Mar 12, 2016 @ 4:04am

Originally posted by Domi:
Or you can always buy the games on Steam and GOG to support the series if you are crazy enough!

heh that might actually be an option if it comes out january or february 2017. That'll be falling right into a time period in which I expect to have plenty of money, so who knows.

Domi

Mar 12, 2016 @ 4:10am

I personally want to do it, but buying twice the same game is a bit too much for me, specially if I got the game for full price. I'm waiting for huge discounts on GOG to rebuy the Ys and Trails games (and Gurumin).

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Geomancer

Mar 12, 2016 @ 6:37am

Steam version also has achievements, if you care about such things (you mention it in OP).

GOG doesn't have achievements. Part of the DRM free thing means no client, so no achievement tracking. While GOG dose have an optional client, the vast majority of games don't bother getting achievements to work with it.

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