What games have you bought more than once, and why?

Possibly you needed a digital copy to switch an getting older bodily copy. Or a type of Full Gold GOTY Final Every little thing editions to get all of the DLC for a recreation you already had. Possibly you needed a recreation on a distinct platform for the sake of cross-play, or comfort. Otherwise you forgot you owned it already till you went to activate the important thing from a bundle. Look, it appeared like a discount on the time.

What video games have you ever purchased greater than as soon as, and why?

Listed below are our solutions, plus some from our forum.

Natalie Clayton: Tragically, I first performed The Orange Field on Xbox 360. My PC on the time had develop into a sputtering mess that will blue-screen possibly a 3rd of the time you tried turning it on, thoughts, and I did have a short run as among the finest Scouts on console TF2. However the name of modding was robust, and after I lastly obtained a good laptop computer, Valve's bundle was the very first thing I purchased—and I instantly set to work downloading each customized marketing campaign I might discover whereas attending to grips with the Supply mapping instruments myself. I not often (if ever) launched any of these maps, however it just about kickstarted my quick profession in recreation improvement.

Sarah James: I've achieved this with fairly just a few video games however the primary culprits are Ultimate Fantasy X/X-2, Ultimate Fantasy 12, and the Ultimate Fantasy 13 trilogy. The primary two I personal on 4 (4) separate platforms, whereas the FF13 trilogy I personal on three. Why? I'm probably not certain. I believe it's largely as a result of I am keen on them and the considered not with the ability to play each time I need is definitely upsetting. Not that I can consider a situation the place I wouldn't have entry to at the very least two of them however higher secure than sorry! 

There’s another excuse although, which has solely occurred to me now. There's one thing actually satisfying (thrilling?) about replaying a recreation from scratch on a brand new platform. It's not the identical as simply selecting the 'new recreation' choice from the menu since you've already achieved it—it doesn't really feel new. I don't assume it's an achievements factor both, although there’s a certain quantity of satisfaction whenever you see these pop up for the primary time. I don't know, possibly I'm simply bizarre.

Tyler Wilde: I largely personal doubles of video games as a result of I had them on disc within the '90s after which purchased them once more a decade or two afterward Steam, or remastered not directly. Who is aware of the place my Zork: Grand Inquisitor DVD is? (Yeah, that's proper, I had the enhanced DVD-ROM model.) 

Morgan Park: I’ll or could not have bought Rainbow Six Siege… six occasions. I began out on PS4. Then a yr later a pal needed to play with me however solely had an Xbox, so I purchased us each used copies. Then I lastly obtained a very good PC and had to attempt the sport there. Then I purchased a duplicate for my accomplice (who by no means performed it, understandably) and another time for a pal on PC when it was discounted. I'm unsure if shopping for video games for different individuals actually counts, however I do really feel ridiculous proudly owning Siege on all three platforms. It's a miracle I haven't purchased it on Stadia but.

Christopher Livingston: I believe I've purchased Sam & Max: Hit the Street three or 4 occasions. I do know I first had it on a floppy disk (which I not have) and in addition on a CD (which I nonetheless have). And I undoubtedly had two copies of it on CD, probably as a result of it was bought in a pack with different LucasArts video games in some unspecified time in the future? I can't recall, however I keep in mind giving my spare to a pal. And now I additionally personal it on Steam as a result of I needed to play it just lately, and I not have a CD drive on my PC, plus who is aware of how laborious it could be getting it to run virtually 30 years later? Anyway, cash effectively spent. Would purchase once more, truthfully.

Andy Chalk: There are just a few, however the one which leaps instantly to thoughts is Vegetation vs. Zombies. I purchased it digitally from PopCap, after which picked up (in no specific order that I can recall) the usual boxed version, the Collectors Version with slightly Sunflower mannequin, the Disco Zombie restricted version, and a DVD-box copy that I noticed someplace for 99 cents. I’ve a sense there's one other field round with a distinct figurine—a Pea Shooter, possibly? Anyway, Vegetation vs. Zombies is the right videogame, and if I ever run throughout any extra editions I don't already personal, I’ll completely throw cash at them.

From our forum

Colif: Solely causes I’ve for purchasing a recreation once more are:
1. to truly play it once more, video games resembling Sacred 2 weren't on Steam till means after launch. Comfort greater than something.
2. To play it on a distinct format. I purchased Diablo 3 on PC, PS3 & PS4.
3. To play it on a brand new console. This form of applies to Diablo 3 however its extra Journey.

Up to now haven't by accident purchased similar recreation twice, however I’ve achieved that with books earlier than.

Frindis: Moreover freebies on a number of platforms, I’ve purchased two totally different variations of Skyrim (Particular and Legendary version) due to the mods I might use with them.

mainer: The first purpose I'll purchase a recreation a second time is to have a digital model of an older recreation that I’ve in bodily type; both DVD, CD, and even on a set of historical floppy disks. Digital variations of those video games will often run advantageous (though some want some tweaking) on fashionable methods and are absolutely patched to the newest model. I do await gross sales, bundled offers, or the occasional freebie earlier than making a re-purchase.

The second purpose could be a remastered or remake of a recreation I like. We've been seeing plenty of these this yr, and I actually love that some older classics are getting a makeover to run on fashionable PCs, however it's basically the identical recreation.

JCgames: I purchased a second copy of Mechwarrior 5 as a result of I needed to play with buddies LAN fashion at my place. It's a very enjoyable co-op recreation that has crossplay between Steam and Epic.

I additionally grabbed Freedom drive and lots of others from GOG as a result of they repair some points with newer methods. Moreover possibly if sufficient individuals maintain shopping for FF irrational may truly make a 3rd!

OsaX Nymloth: Do I actually need to clarify why I’ve like 3 or 4 copies of Fallout 2? 

Zloth: Nicely, Ultimate Fantasy 7, in fact. As a result of I purchased it again when it confirmed up on PC within the '90s however didn't maintain it round. Then somebody mentioned it and I had to purchase it once more.

Pifanjr: I believe I might need purchased Skyrim twice. As soon as bodily and as soon as because the digital GOTY version when it was on sale, as a result of it was cheaper than shopping for the DLC individually.

ZedClampet: Generally I'll purchase a bundle that has video games included that I have already got. We now have a thread right here the place a few of us provide these additional keys as much as whoever needs them.

One case the place it wasn't a bundle was with Fallout 3. I purchased the unique version on Steam with out realizing that it didn't truly run anymore. This was earlier than refunds, and I used to be fairly irritated that Bethesda would maintain a recreation on the market that didn't run on present gen Home windows. I spent an hour getting it to run, however then the GOTY version, which runs advantageous with out doing something to it, went on sale for virtually nothing, and I purchased it.

Apart from that, as plenty of others are saying, I've purchased digital copies of video games that I had bodily copies of from the times of yore.

IrisEdgeStudios: Half-Life 2. Best recreation ever.

Sarafan: Most notable instance of a recreation that was purchased by me a number of occasions is Heroes of May and Magic 3. Principally the primary copy that I owned had some irritating bugs in my area. When the 2 expansions have been put in, solely the Shadow of Loss of life campaigns labored correctly. The remainder had some lacking audio recordsdata in the course of the cinematics and warning pop ups about lacking recordsdata.

So I made a decision to purchase a boxed Full Version. This model had some bugs relating to translation in my native language and issues with implementation of the Shadow of Loss of life adjustments. Nothing that couldn't be fastened by some file enhancing, however after just a few years I made a decision that I would like a strong base for modding. That's why I made a decision to purchase a 3rd copy of the sport on GOG (this time the English model) and it lastly works flawlessly!