Amazon discount sparks chart-topping sales of Deadly Premonition

I'd answer you if I could but shit, doesn't make sense to me either.

Bet GiantBomb has something to do with this.

My friend showed me this game. The graphics are horrible but the story and idea behind it is pretty well done.

This is actually a really good game. It isn't "good" by modern standards, in fact lots of parts of it are pretty awful (the driving at the beginning...urrggh).
However, the story is REALLY compelling, mostly because it has the most interesting main character I've seen in a game to date, and it is almost immaculate paced. Not only that, the voice acting is just so awful and hilarious...
Yeah, it's worth getting. The Destructoid review is probably more accurate than the IGN one....just remember IGN gave Godhand a 3 and Party Babiez a 6. :/
Also, Giant Bomb is doing an Endurance Run of it, so you don't even have to buy it! Yay!

IT probably also has something to do with Giant Bomb doing a quick look of this game as well.

http://www.giantbomb.com/endurance-run-deadly-premonition-part-br-05/17-2299/

I loved this game. I gave it a 9/10 on HellDescent.com
Its just so strange and awkward. Fantastic game despite all of its technical shortcomings.

I was wondering why a mediocre survival horror game was at the top of the sales chart at amazon.

Thanks Joystiq for explaining why!

the news here isn't that the game is (or was) on sale, but rather that the one day sale, combined with word of mouth led to way above average sales for a low budget game.

Yeah, but unthanks for not mentioning it on Wednesday, when i may have actually bought it.

Oh who am I kidding, it's going to be back down to $15 or less in no time.

I can't even get a gallon of milk for $2. So that's a deal!

The article isn't about the sale. It's about the weird phenomenon of a low budget game of questionable quality hitting the top of the Amazon sale chart

Behold the power of GiantBomb...and witty banter.

I'm with Sonos on this one.

If it's original price is $19.99 - doesn't that mean it was always under $20?
I could be wrong, I've never been very good at numbers .... :)

*cough* Giant Bomb *cough cough*

GO TEAM VJ!!!

Golden Axe has a shipping of 8 dollars. Most games it's like 5 dollars. Guess it's not that bad still, but it's misleading when the tag is 2 dollars when you pay 10.

it's official: you'd be insane, as a game publisher/developer, to not appreciate giant bomb's free marketing.

You're missing the point. People are loving this game for the same reason as so-terrible-it's-awesome B movies. Although I will say that voice acting and issues aside, it has a better story than a lot of "AAA" games these days.

That's why you buy more stuff and get the $25 free shipping.

I keep hearing about this game but there's no sign of a European release and apparently the 360 version isn't region free. :(

I absolutely loved this game. Characters & dialog are fantastic, and the conversations with Zack when driving around in the car are great, too. If you're a big Twin Peaks fan this is a must buy.

F... K... In the coffee!

Did you notice Giant Bomb isn't mentioned once in the post? Not even linked to? How is the article a Giant Bomb advertisement?

This game has better voice acting than Heavy Rain.

Sad but true, but effed up.

Right, Zach?

Destructoid?! 10/10?! Wtf?!

Oh, Jim Sterling, right. Now it makes sense.

I didn't know the comments were the article smart guy.

If you just can't dig deep enough to give Deadly Premonition 20 dollars, you're a horrible person. A horrible person whose punishment is missing out on one of the greatest games of 2010, and possibly all time.

I have read his review. Apparently the game is "close to perfect". Yeah... it really isn't.

If you don't already own this game, you're part of the problem.

Seriously, it's that good.

The game is awesome.

But allow me to clarify. If you value gameplay and graphics most of all, then this is not the game for you. But if you love an absolute batshit insane story mixed with a playable game? Then it's totally worth it.

I gave it an A-. Loved it.

Definitely the Giantbomb push helped this out. Shane Bettenhausen should join their endurance runs, because apparently the marketing wasn't working as well as it should have before

Best game since God Hand... hands down! That's saying something people! Go get it! FK in your coffee!!!

Personally I find a free roaming horror game with GTA life sim elements to be quite original. I'd say if you can tolerate the combat in RE 4 you should be able to tolerate it here. Stand & shoot doesn't always equal suckitude.

The driving is easy if you ignore the additional controls for the windshield wipers, turn singles, and sirens. Those things are all "extra features" which don't effect much.

The thing I love about this game is actually doing side missions and actually getting to know the towns people beyond merely having a single conversation with them. Most survival horror games don't give you that chance on account everything is linear & scripted along a single plot thread.

People often say "Oh, it's so bad it's good" but half way into the game goes from satirical comedy to serious drama. The transition is so smooth you hardly notice. Believe me there is a reason York talks to Zach and it's not just to incite laughter. Deadly Premonition eventually goes into it.

I also don't understand the whine fest with the graphics. Sure they're dated PS2 quality but honestly the PS2 sports some nice eye candy. I guess there are some gamers that are 100% graphic whores and maybe that is the bunch complaining the loudest.

Gamers are being asked to pay a mere $20.00 for a game that is +20 hours in length. I've beaten games at full price that only clocked in around 8 hours which were far less inspired!

I realize it is a small budget title that doesn't have the visual and audio prowess of today's next gen super giants but Deadly premonition is deep, fun, and incites emotion which is why I thought we got into gaming to begin with.

Lastly please stop hating on the game just because it's an Xbox 360 exclusive. Console elitism should go the way of the dinosaur! It's as immature as "your momma!" jokes in 5th grade.

I agree that the combination of the sale and GiantBombs Endurance Run are what took this one to the top of the charts.