Choose between Steam and GOG for your copy of No Man's Sky.
Choose between Steam and GOG for your copy of No Man's Sky.
No one is explicitly mentioned as buying No Man's Sky, and the service name isn't specified.
Looking ahead I intend to rely on DRM-free options as much as feasible so GoG
It seems the platform feels quite sparse and unengaging honestly!
I really appreciate the DRM-free aspect, but some of Steam's options feel quite handy. For instance, if they ever launch a Linux release, I'd have access to both. I don't believe GOG offers that kind of flexibility. Also, the Steam Link to my bedroom TV is a bit odd. I'm leaning in the middle now. The delay for the PC version didn't bother me much since I was planning to wait for game reviews. Depending on what you read, the main criticism seems to be around graphics—draw distance and textures. I'm hoping the PC version will make better use of its stronger hardware.
Certainly, you can include any game on Steam and watch it via the Steam link without needing a full Steam account. I understand, Steam Cloud saves and the streaming options are all useful right now—about 650 games on my system, mostly through Steam. It seems like switching to DRM-free solutions isn’t necessary at the moment.
Cloud save is really useful. I’m curious about the ethics of getting it via Steam, but saving a DRM-free version for personal use seems safer.
Sure, if things get tough in the future, you might be able to get something if Steam fails. They seem to have a backup plan, which could make Ethical questions less important. Kind of uncertain, though.
I purchased Witcher 3 from GoG, which offered a great deal for multiple titles in one bundle. My passion is for GoG, but for games like NMS Ifeel, the perks aren't as substantial compared to Steam cloud, achievements (perhaps card trading?), hours played, or a Steam overlay. The biggest perk seems to be running the game on two computers simultaneously—though this isn't allowed under GoG's end-user agreement. (I’d prefer a Steam version with all its perks and a standalone GoG experience when offline, but that’s only feasible if I buy both games.) I’m all about owning my games completely, but what makes switching worthwhile for you?