Gamesplanet Spring Sale 2018: Day 1 Guide
The weather is heating up and the birds are chirping, which can only mean one thing, the Gamesplanet 2018 Spring Sale has begun! We've teamed up with ASUS once again to bring you a selection of over 1,000+ games on sale, from recent hits to indie gems and more. Plus each day we'll also have a set of Daily Flash Deals which will last for 24hrs each. The Spring Sale runs from today (April 16th) until April 23rd at 9am BST / 10am CEST. As well as the deals we'll also have a number of other surprises in store including some contests. Keep an eye on our Twitter, Facebook and Steam Group channels for more details!
Let's take a look at some of the daily deals from the Spring Sale games on offer today - and remember you can find even more deals on the Spring Sale Promo Page:
Assassin's Creed Origins (Open World / RPG / Action)
The latest entry in the popular open world stealth action series, Assassin's Creed Origins takes place before the events of all other games in the franchise and puts you in the role of the last Medjay Bayek in his quest for vengeance. You'll travel across Egypt and take on various figures from history. Origins takes what makes the previous games great and expands upon it with improved combat, RPG mechanics and a larger world. If you're looking for a lengthy action game with plenty to see and do then this might be the title for you.
Assassins Creed Origins is one of the best in the series and can be yours for 50% off today!
Bomber Crew (Action / Strategy)
Have you ever wanted to control your very own Bomber in the skies to rain down chaos from above? Bomber Crew is a strategy game that lets you command a Crew to pilot a Bomber and fight off enemies. You'll be able to control ever aspect of the experience as you assign various members of crew to tackle certain objectives like manning gun turrets to keeping the plane in the air. Players are also given control over their flight as they have to manage things like fuel, oxygen and more in order to survive. Failure to keep your crew alive will result in death, but where they fall others will be able to take their place the next time! Each Crew member is randomly generated from their attributes, names and back-stories so no two will ever be the same.
Command your very own Bomber as Bomber Crew is 63% off today!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords (Action / Adventure / RPG)
Set foot into a galaxy far, far away and experience one of the best RPG's ever made with Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2. The game takes place 1,000's of years before the events of the Star Wars movies and shortly after the events of the original KOTOR game. KOTOR 2 offers up a number of gameplay improvements over the previous game, with new powers, new combat styles and more. Like the original game you're given choice in how you approach things with either Light or Dark side points being given for how you progress in a matter with multiple dialogue options for chatting to the various characters in the world. There's also a variety of weapons at your disposal including Blasters, Rifles, blades and of course the famous Lightsaber. Recently the game was even updated on PC to support modern hardware, and if you get the Restored Content Mod it'll add a number of fixes to the game plus deleted content that was cut from the final game.
Master the ways of The Force and draw your Lightsaber, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords is 72% off today!
Bayonetta (Hack and Slash / Action / Adventure)
Platnium Games are great at bringing unique action hack and slash titles, with titles like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Transformers: Devastation, Nier: Automata and more. However it was Bayonetta, their first real action title that really wowed audiences with it's fast paced action and great visual style. You play as Bayonetta, a witch who can shapeshift and use her deadly powers to eliminate foes in a variety of ways thanks to the deep combat system that allows players to pull off killer combos with a variety of weapons. There are also a number of big bosses that won't go down without a fight and will test Bayonetta to her limits. The story involves you trying to piece together your history as you come face to face with characters from the past. The PC version brings Bayonetta to life with even greater textures, higher resolutions and framerates to make it the ultimate edition of the game.
Is Bayonetta the girl for you? You can take her home with you for 40% off today!
Dead Cells (Action / Platformer / Roguelike)
Looking for a roguelike action platformer on PC? Dead Cells is an Early Access title currently in development, but don't let the Early Access fool you, this Action Platformer has plenty to keep you busy with randomly generated levels, weapons, powerups, boss fights and more. Each level will also have a number of secrets hidden away and defeating enemies you will be given "souls" that can be traded in for upgrades, but if you die you'll lose your saved souls. So be sure to spend them wisely! Like other roguevania style games, upgrading will be key to staying alive longer and progressing into new areas with other enemies - each one with their own unique set of abilities and moves.
Take on the dangers lurking in Dead Cells for 29% off today!
Hidden Gem of the Day: Bastion (Action / Adventure / RPG)
Today's Hidden Gem is the Adventure RPG game Bastion, which puts you in the shoes of the Kid, a survivor of the Calamity who takes refuge on the Bastion. From here he meets another survivor, and must rebuild it by venturing out into locations to bring back cores that can be used to build structures and landmass, plus allow the Kid to reach new areas. The game offers a number of weapons for you to pick your playstyle, from hammers to bows. You'll also be able to upgrade the Kid with various abilities and items to make levels easier. As you progress in the game the narrator will bring the world to life around you as levels "build" around the Kid and enemies populate an area. Expect puzzles, challenges and a rich story that will give you an engaging experience.
Step into the world of Bastion for 76% off today!
Come back tomorrow when we'll have even more daily deals including: Dying Light for 60% off, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition for 51% off and more surprises!
Remember there's still over 1,000 titles on sale this week so be sure to visit the Promo Page for a full list of everything on offer! These Daily Deals will expire on April 17th at 9am BST / 10am CEST. The Spring Sale ends on April 23rd at 9am BST / 10am CEST.