Free on Epic or pay for on Steam?

[Josabooba]

So Civilization VI is free on EPIC with their own client (EPIC Game Launcher) for a few days.

I've been wanting to get Civ 6 for a little while now, so why not pick it up free on EPIC? Free is always great right? Well no, not exactly, not in my opinion anyway.

I have never used EPIC Game Launcher client and I have no opinion on how well it functions (I wasn't even really aware of it until very recently). It is not about how well it functions for me.

It's the same with Origin, EA's game client / store. I would like to try the FIFA football games (I like the PES series and buy most years), but as EA don't sell FIFA on Steam, I just refuse to buy which would include the (probably) somewhat simple installation of Origin with an account there that allows access to my copy of the game(s). Again, it's not about function or simplicity.

I suppose I am just a Steam only person and I would rather pay for a game on Steam, than get free on (the adoption of) another client.

This is probably something game companies trying to establish their own client / store are having to deal with. I wonder how aware they are there is a subset of us they will never get to adopt their game launchers - even offering free products.

I just like to have all my games in one client / library.

What's your thoughts?

[Aachen]

This thread seems pointless. You already sound like you know what you prefer.

[Josabooba]

Your comment is pointless. Go be a headless chicken elsewhere if you can't comprehend.

This thread is expressing a valid opinion - an opinion EPIC would probably like to gauge the strength of feeling on.

I haven't expressed any hate or ill-feeling towards EPIC.

And this thread is enquiring about the opinions of others on the subject raised.

[BlackSmokeDMax]

If you want to be up-to-date, you'll be paying either way. The question really is, do you want the free base game on Epic. Or do you want to choose between paying on Steam or Epic. Last I saw, the platinum bundle was actually cheaper here on Steam, making the Epic deal not as good as just buying it on Steam, don't know if that is still the case or not.

Oh, and if you just want to try it. You could always get it for free from Epic, or try limited demo on Steam. Then play it and decide if you want to buy it in either place.

[Josabooba]

I'm pretty sure I got the base game of Civ 5 free on Humble Bundle last time and it incentivised me (as was the developers intention), to pay for the additional DLC.

But the point was the free HB copy was a Steam key.

A free copy on EPIC doesn't incentivise me. Probably some will... but I'm just not interested in another client.

[Aachen]

Josabooba eredeti hozzászólása:

.... This thread is expressing a valid opinion - an opinion EPIC would probably like to gauge the strength of feeling on ....

Welllll .... I am also expressing opinion, so, “sauces-for-geese-and-ganders,” I guess.

To wit: “do what you think is best.”

Second: you think Epic cares about informal polls conducted in Steam forum threads? I tend to think they have their own marketing research available.

.... I haven't expressed any hate or ill-feeling towards EPIC ....

Whence the claim that this is a “hate thread?”

[BlackSmokeDMax]

Josabooba eredeti hozzászólása:

I'm pretty sure I got the base game of Civ 5 free on Humble Bundle last time and it incentivised me (as was the developers intention), to pay for the additional DLC.

But the point was the free HB copy was a Steam key.

That is true.

Steam has developed "somewhat*" of a monopoly, and Epic is using these tactics to try to break that.

*Somewhat being the key word there. It isn't complete as some publishers will only use their own store, but besides that Steam has basically been the monopoly. Even if you can buy from other stores, you are/were buying into the Steam monopoly.

There used to be some competition. Stardock Central (later Impulse, then later GameStop app after Gamestop bought it from Stardock) I believe predated Steam as a digital store. Gamestop absolutely wrecked then abandoned the platform after paying a LOT of money for it. Fools.

[Josabooba]

@Aachen - Yours is one to derail not explore.

[Urist Mcdrunk]

straight to the point, Steam version if you want achievements to complete and built in mod browser via steam workshop, Epic version if you just want to play and not bother by steam achievements

[BlackSmokeDMax]

Dice Goblin eredeti hozzászólása:

straight to the point, Steam version if you want achievements to complete and built in mod browser via steam workshop, Epic version if you just want to play and not bother by steam achievements

Reading his post, the OP isn't looking for advice as much as conversation on having only one store on your PC vs multiple stores.

[gothic lolita]

Greetings! I have a similar opinion to yours, and I think I can add a bit to the discussion.
I got the free game on Epic and played with a few friends this week. I loved the game so much that as soon as I saw the current deal for the Platinum Bundle, I couldn't help but buy the full game with all its expansions.
Civ deserves to be played with all its content, based on my previous experiences with Civ V, although I don't really enjoy this current "culture" on the gaming industry for releasing the game in pieces and you gotta buy it again every year.

Also, the mods on Steam Workshops are WAY better than the ones you can install through Epic Games' platform.

[Star-X]

Neither, go play Civ V instead, VI is trash. You'd have to PAY me 60 bucks to convince me to touch it.

[Herr Gutentauben]

Star-X eredeti hozzászólása:

Neither, go play Civ V instead, VI is trash. You'd have to PAY me 60 bucks to convince me to touch it.

And yet you are in the Civ6 forums. Sounds like a hurt fanboy.

[Star-X]

Dr Alberts eredeti hozzászólása:

Star-X eredeti hozzászólása:

Neither, go play Civ V instead, VI is trash. You'd have to PAY me 60 bucks to convince me to touch it.

And yet you are in the Civ6 forums. Sounds like a hurt fanboy.

Was mostly curious about the state of the game. It may be trash now, but it may eventually improve such that it replaces Civ V as the go-to Civ game.

Sadly everything I've read says that that isn't going to be the case, so yeah, Civ V is the better choice.

[tulle040657]

Star-X eredeti hozzászólása:

Dr Alberts eredeti hozzászólása:

And yet you are in the Civ6 forums. Sounds like a hurt fanboy.

Was mostly curious about the state of the game. It may be trash now, but it may eventually improve such that it replaces Civ V as the go-to Civ game.

Sadly everything I've read says that that isn't going to be the case, so yeah, Civ V is the better choice.

Civ VI has already replaced Civ V as the go to Civ game

[WimpyTheWarrior]

Josabooba eredeti hozzászólása:

I just like to have all my games in one client / library.What's your thoughts?

The CD Project Red launcher GOG Galaxy 2.0 connects to all other gaming platforms. You can inspect, install, update, and launch from the GOG client. I have the following launchers connected to my GOG Galaxy:

• Steam
  
• Epic
  
• Ubisoft
  
• Electronic Arts Origin
  
• XBox Game pass

I can manually add installed games that are from Matrix, Storm Powered & other smaller pubs. The GOG launcher also shows games in my XBox Game Pass subscription. The GOG launcher is not perfect and occasionally I have sync issues, but it's pretty good.

You could try the GOG launcher with your Steam library and see if it fits your needs.

For purchases I use IsThereAnyDeal and selected which key stores I like to purchase from. I sync my wishlists from Steam and GOG to this site.

So I have a single client for my current games, and a single site for future purchases.

EDIT: And this convenience causes problems! I purchase too many games that I'll likely never get time to play, and the abundance of choice can lead to selection paralysis. I did NOT see that coming!