Seriously. If money turns you off, 55$ is cheap for what you're going to get. I try to force myself to play other games, but can't. You're saving money because you won't feel the need to buy other games.
IF you are not from the US, you can abuse the weak dollar.
Its definitly worth it. I play SP only and i have spend countless hours (and i bought Dom 2 back in the day, too).
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