Review by poordude1089
(4 months ago, using version 1.0.0.0)
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I've used Steam since it was a mandatory install to play Half-Life 2, and I
was rather frustrated about this. Steam, at the time, seemed like another piece
of crapware I need to run so Mr Moneybags can make sure I'm not getting
something for nothing. Over the years I have grown to like it however. It's
infinitely convenient to just buy the game through steam, download, and play as
opposed to buying in a store and hoping to god the game takes my key and the
disc doesn't get scratched, thus rendering the game unplayable. Also, I can go
to another computer and play my games on it by logging in and downloading the
game there. Simply, Valve has gone to great lengths to make the platform
fool-proof. As long as you have internet access and your login info, you're set.
There are still issues however, and I worry they may never be corrected. I have
occasional hang-up when Steam starts, with Windows or otherwise, and the
interface is still as stagnant and dull as it was when it was released years
ago.
Review by poordude1089 (4 months ago, using version 1.0.0.0)
I've used Steam since it was a mandatory install to play Half-Life 2, and I was rather frustrated about this. Steam, at the time, seemed like another piece of crapware I need to run so Mr Moneybags can make sure I'm not getting something for nothing. Over the years I have grown to like it however. It's infinitely convenient to just buy the game through steam, download, and play as opposed to buying in a store and hoping to god the game takes my key and the disc doesn't get scratched, thus rendering the game unplayable. Also, I can go to another computer and play my games on it by logging in and downloading the game there. Simply, Valve has gone to great lengths to make the platform fool-proof. As long as you have internet access and your login info, you're set. There are still issues however, and I worry they may never be corrected. I have occasional hang-up when Steam starts, with Windows or otherwise, and the interface is still as stagnant and dull as it was when it was released years ago.