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Cheapskate alert: Universe at War is only $5 on Steam photo

Another Friday night, another weekend deal from Steam is upon us. This time, it's Petroglyph's 2007 sci-fi real-time strategy game, Universe at War: Earth Assault. While the title normally runs for $19.99, it's been brought down to $5 and will remain at that price until Monday.

I almost picked up the Xbox 360 version of Universe at War during the massive $10 Best Buy sale a few weeks ago, but then I remembered Brad's review and decided against it. However, my gut tells me the PC version might actually be worth the low price.

Riddle me this, Dtoiders: is UaW worth the five bucks, or is my money better spent on a Spicy Chicken Sandwich from Wendy's?


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Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2009 21:41
Chronic Logic
They're selling the game on Amazon for $2.83 and you can also get a used copy for 75 cents.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2009 21:42
ArrestedDeveloper
Pretty tempting, even if it is only a mediocre RTS.
ChronosWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2009 21:43
ChronosWing
lol, this game was $5 at big lots a year ago, and $7 at Target a year ago as well. The only reason the steam version took this long to drop in price was because it's digital and not hogging shelf space not being sold.
ajaxender's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2009 22:34
ajaxender
I managed to play the beta of this. Its just another rts, not bad, not great. $5 makes this a decent choice if you're in the mood for a game you havent played, it has a few interesting points. Although, you cant really ever just say no to fast food... good question, that one!
Grimspoon's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2009 22:45
Grimspoon
Bought this earlier, I've wasted 5 dollars on much worse things than a decent RTS.

Still on the fence regarding Defense Grid for 5 bucks (on Steam).
ChronosWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/08/2009 22:54
ChronosWing
@Grimspoon

Did you try the demo? It's by far one of the best tower defense games ever made. And for $5 your getting more than your money's worth, it was worth it at $20 if you ask me.
somatix's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/09/2009 01:52
somatix
I thought Universe at War was a pretty dull RTS. I picked it up at Target for 7 bucks a while ago and thought it was a waste of money. After trying to sell it on Ebay unsuccessfully (no bids starting at .50 with a 2.00 S&H) I just gave it to Goodwill this week. Before plunking down 5 bucks I would definitely recommend people try the demo first. That 5 bucks could be put towards much much better RTSs.
bluemeep's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/09/2009 02:19
bluemeep
Meh. I have no great love for the genre, so I get to keep my pocket change this week.

...

Actually that's a lie. I just plunked down for PvZ instead.
UglyDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/09/2009 03:21
UglyDuck
It's one of those games that always has discounts like the original Splinter Cell and every football game made ever. I got mine for a pound and for that, it was okay.
IronRaiden's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/09/2009 05:46
IronRaiden
That's 5$ more that it's worth.
Netrat33's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/09/2009 07:03
Netrat33
If you like the genre, you'll like the game. It's even a bit of a parody of itself. It's really good and worth $20. $5 is a steal.
IncipitOmega's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/12/2009 01:52
IncipitOmega
It's worth 20% let alone 5$ !!
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