With the specs (and the fact that budget isn't a problem), any answer other than iPad Air 2 is incorrect.
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
iOS Gaming October 2014: We didn't even know this was releasing on iOS
- Thread starter Tunesmith
- Start date
- Status
Hmm, I need to finish TBS first before answering that.
But wait, is it supposed to be a trilogy? This kinda sucks, I hate having to wait years to see the end of a story.
Matt Frost
Member
Played a few levels and I agree with this. The physics in this game makes this game feel fresh. An easy recommendation for sure.
I need to find time to play it now xD
According to Wikipedia:
And The Banner Saga Wiki:
Yesterday I downloaded Woah Dave and sadly I have to give some warning to those interested in it... it has huge big enormous borders on the side making it cumbersome. They take more than half of the screen leaving the play area so small. I asked them on twitter but so far no response. Some screenshots to show this:
Thanks for the heads up. I hate this so much. Passing.
I especially hate non-black borders on games. This looks hideous.
I've been gagging for a brick-breaking game that wasn't shit since I first got my 3GS. How there's not a good version using the actual Arkanoid license, I'll never know.
Thanks for the tip!
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Matt Frost
Member
Yes, it does look hideous... they take half the screen making the play area very tiny. Not good. I also asked them on twitter but no response... but they had the time to answer other questions. I didnt know why I bothered with them since they never updated their iOS game Bit.Trip Run in the first place... and was ignored as well...oh sigh never buying another thing from them again.
More_Badass
Member
Got 9/10 from Pocket Gamer
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Lionheart+Tactics/review.asp?c=58148
Never heard of the game before, checking it out now
More_Badass
Member
Okay, so Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage
Making that huge IOS thread reminded me of games I had but never really put much time into
And well, Icebreaker is easily one of the best physics puzzlers on IOS. Hands down, one of the best
I'm shocked that it never got reviewed by TA. Thankfully Pocketgamer, Appspy, and the other major IOS game sites gave it the attention and scores it deserves
Seriously, if you've never played Icebreaker, rectify that as soon as possible. It has the charm and witty style Nitrome does best, and the gameplay is just fantastic. You may be simply slicing ice and ropes, but the sheer amount of variety and creativity found in every level is just fantastic. Not only are there a ton of levels, each has a par to beat, plus achievements to complete.
Making that huge IOS thread reminded me of games I had but never really put much time into
And well, Icebreaker is easily one of the best physics puzzlers on IOS. Hands down, one of the best
I'm shocked that it never got reviewed by TA. Thankfully Pocketgamer, Appspy, and the other major IOS game sites gave it the attention and scores it deserves
Seriously, if you've never played Icebreaker, rectify that as soon as possible. It has the charm and witty style Nitrome does best, and the gameplay is just fantastic. You may be simply slicing ice and ropes, but the sheer amount of variety and creativity found in every level is just fantastic. Not only are there a ton of levels, each has a par to beat, plus achievements to complete.
Minsc
Gold Member
I tried it for a while. The system has some weird decisions to it (mainly being every unit counter attacks all the time if you attack them in range, giving a huge advantage to ranged vs melee since the fighters don't retaliate to your ranged attacks, while ranged units retaliate against everything including melee attacks).
But the system for recruiting and difficulty scaling is just the worst F2P trappings you'll ever find in a game. The worst. Like don't bother with this game because of it. It'd probably be something I recommended on iOS if it was premium, but the F2P ruins it. Completely. 100%. Awful.
Furthermore, if you do decide to invest in it, there's units that other players will have in Arena which you probably won't (because the chances of getting them are like .0001% after spending your earning from 10 hours of farming gold), so you'll get wrecked eventually. And to top that off, you don't get to control who fights for your team when people play against you, I think it just uses your 6 oldest units, so if you get newer ones, you need to sell off all your other good units to get them to defend your team when you're attacked.
And there's other F2P flaws too, I just erased them from my mind (ok another is advanced players purposely tank their Arena ranking so they don't get matched against stronger teams to abuse the game to earn gold to get those rare .00001% units). Oh and also they switched it so unit HP has a timer, even if you heal in battle, where originally healing battle kept after the battle was over. So if you got to 25% and healed to 100%, before you had a unit at 100% for the next battle, later they changed it so your unit was still at 25% after the battle and needed to wait 2 hours to heal or whatever.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
It's brilliant and also one of my favorite visual experiences on IOS.
I had to quit playing because there was/is a bug that crashes the game when you beat one of the bosses, and it doesn't save your progress. You can't get past that point, and you have to beat the boss to reproduce the bug.
Technosteve
Banned
i'll take your phone thanks
Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is coming Q1 '15. If you were a fan of the original old school Race into Space - this looks like a complete remake!
http://slitherine.com/games/BA_SPM_Pc
http://slitherine.com/games/BA_SPM_Pc
Just remembered I grabbed the universal version for free a while ago but never played it. Going to check it out now.
iPad Air 2 or Nexus 9 - both should fit the bill. Got an Air 2 myself the other day, and it's nothing short of amazing!
Buttonbasher
Member
Just got an iPhone 6 yesterday, and am in love. I'm upgrading from a 4S with a busted headphone jack and power button, so even the little things like being able to use headphones again is huge. Going from 16 to 64GB isn't bad either. I've loaded it up with games that I've been hoarding/saving, and I still have 30GB free.
So stoked to finally play Hitman Go, Ace Attorney 5, Device 6, Continue, Republique, Deus Ex: The Fall, Year Walk, Beat Sneak Bandit, City of Secrets 2 ep 1, 1112 ep 3, and tons more.
It's like getting a new console with a full library of stuff to play, that I couldn't (or chose to hold off on) before. iOS gaming rules.
So stoked to finally play Hitman Go, Ace Attorney 5, Device 6, Continue, Republique, Deus Ex: The Fall, Year Walk, Beat Sneak Bandit, City of Secrets 2 ep 1, 1112 ep 3, and tons more.
It's like getting a new console with a full library of stuff to play, that I couldn't (or chose to hold off on) before. iOS gaming rules.
More_Badass
Member
Which boss was it? The Mountain Troll?
Get it. KoDP is one of the greats, and I don't mean iOS specifically.
would be neat if kodp is updated for new phones, but it plays and looks fine.
wtf happened to age of zombies though? New update got rid of the sprites and went full 3d
Really weird decision. I mean why not release this as a separate app
I'm sure 3d models make generating new content easier, but still. There are halfbrick guys here right? Would love to know a bit more about this decision.
wtf happened to age of zombies though? New update got rid of the sprites and went full 3d
Really weird decision. I mean why not release this as a separate app
I'm sure 3d models make generating new content easier, but still. There are halfbrick guys here right? Would love to know a bit more about this decision.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Alright, my mind is blown.
I bought some games from the Halloween sale, and, THEY ARE ALL SO GOOD. Intense stuff.
I got:
- Papa Sangre II (Sean Bean in my head, amazing, and a 6+ update!)
- Skullduggery! (amazing presentation and art, great fun, if a little boring to play initially)
- Knock-Knock (oh my god this game is fantastic, wow.. .is this the same as the PC version, or should I get it on the GOG sale as well?)
- The Room Two (haven't played it yet, but the first one was amazing)
Also grabbed Sky Force and reinstalled Pico Fighters. Sky Force is intensely gorgeous, but might suffer from not being a paid title. Not sure yet. Pico Fighters is a great shmup and I wish that got updated for newer phones.
Games like Papa Sangre II seriously deserve their own official threads on this forum.
I bought some games from the Halloween sale, and, THEY ARE ALL SO GOOD. Intense stuff.
I got:
- Papa Sangre II (Sean Bean in my head, amazing, and a 6+ update!)
- Skullduggery! (amazing presentation and art, great fun, if a little boring to play initially)
- Knock-Knock (oh my god this game is fantastic, wow.. .is this the same as the PC version, or should I get it on the GOG sale as well?)
- The Room Two (haven't played it yet, but the first one was amazing)
Also grabbed Sky Force and reinstalled Pico Fighters. Sky Force is intensely gorgeous, but might suffer from not being a paid title. Not sure yet. Pico Fighters is a great shmup and I wish that got updated for newer phones.
Games like Papa Sangre II seriously deserve their own official threads on this forum.
PittaGAF
Member
If you like Papa Sangre and like Alien (the movie) be sure to get The NighJar too.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Thanks, I will!
Does anyone know why IOS has a tendency to use your credit card, despite enough funds being available on your account? I have $20 but it decided to use my card anyway.. ugh.
Once you get a few upgrades into Sky Force it gets real good, and if you play good the F2P mechanics aren't offensive at all. Love it.
Glorious November starts tomorrow, GLORIOUS.
More_Badass
Member
Wicked Lair is releasing November 25th
http://www.slidedb.com/games/wicked-lair
Wicked Lair and Sailor's Dream...November is already shaping up to beawesomeGLORIOUS
http://www.slidedb.com/games/wicked-lair
Wicked Lair and Sailor's Dream...November is already shaping up to be
Really? That's weird. Usually it uses my iTunes $$ first and my card for the rest.
Pimpbaa
Member
would be neat if kodp is updated for new phones, but it plays and looks fine.
wtf happened to age of zombies though? New update got rid of the sprites and went full 3d
Really weird decision. I mean why not release this as a separate app
I'm sure 3d models make generating new content easier, but still. There are halfbrick guys here right? Would love to know a bit more about this decision.
Looks like a shittier version of the minigore games now. "Fresh new look" my ass.
Yeah can't say I like it very much either, it reminds me of the backwards League of Evil design choices.
Doesn't seem to be just you, they're getting pretty beat up in the early reviews of the new version.
So to make everyone here who wants it jealous, I picked up Icewind Dale on Android (should be out next week on iOS).
Not being a PC gamer, I had never played it but seems great so far. Only played a bit but after knowing the issues Baldur's Gate had when it was first released, haven't hit any bugs so far.
So those interested are in for a treat on iOS next week! And, as expected, it's a big one: 2.6 GB.
Not being a PC gamer, I had never played it but seems great so far. Only played a bit but after knowing the issues Baldur's Gate had when it was first released, haven't hit any bugs so far.
So those interested are in for a treat on iOS next week! And, as expected, it's a big one: 2.6 GB.
More_Badass
Member
2.6 GB installed or will I have to clear 8 GBs to download?
2.6 gigs installed. Not sure what the download will be on iOS. Most Android games are uncompressed so what you see on Google Play is usually what you get. For this one, it just said "varies by device". So I would also guess it may be smaller on phones.
I was deciding between these two today myself. I went with Banner Saga, and to be honest, it isn't grabbing me so far. It is absolutely gorgeous and runs fantastic on the Air 2; the production values are great by any standards. Combat is downright dull, though. I'll probably still spring for X-COM and take my time with Banner Saga to see if the story grabs my attention enough to work through it.
More_Badass
Member
As a turn based tactical strategy game, XCOM is easily the better, more involved experience. Very intense, and thrilling, a lot of "Oh shit" moments (oh no, an alien mind controlled my heavy, and my sniper is panicking, etc). You grow attached to your squad, especially if you name them after friends and family; it really does suck when your trusted soldier, who's been on 15 missions and has leveled up considerably from a lowly recruit, gets taken out.
More_Badass
Member
http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=136544413&postcount=4
Other recommendations:
- super ccatch
- Spooklands
- OB1-0
- Vektor
Ingueferroque
Banned
So many good games installed, and still have 60gb of space left. I love this phone.
I wish I could put 128GB in my Vita.
I wish I could put 128GB in my Vita.
Yeah, I have played a lot of the old X-COM games. I would have probably gone for X-COM first but I'd heard a lot about Banner Saga recently is all.
I picked up X-COM anyway. Really runs fantastic on Air 2; everything so far has, I guess. So far it seems to be a pretty solid 60 FPS.
bobawesome
Member
would be neat if kodp is updated for new phones, but it plays and looks fine.
wtf happened to age of zombies though? New update got rid of the sprites and went full 3d
Really weird decision. I mean why not release this as a separate app
I'm sure 3d models make generating new content easier, but still. There are halfbrick guys here right? Would love to know a bit more about this decision.
I'm certainly glad I got the game for free. That...was an awful design decision.
More_Badass
Member
New game from Trebella (Pivvot, Polymer)
Finally announcing my third game: Piloteer! A huge departure from my previous games but I'm super excited about it.
GoodCoffeeJoey
Banned
The puzzles in the latest Hitman update are clever and pretty tough. Square Enix Montreal really outdid themselves with it.
More_Badass
Member
Red Winter (Dungelot) released a new game
Lost Viking - $2.99
https://appsto.re/us/7voG3.i
On that note, why is Dungelot so popular? I realized I had never played it, so I gave it a try...and all you do is tap tiles randomly. At least Tales of Adventure Company and Cavesweeper have some predictablity so you can plan and strategize. I feel like I'm missing something, since a lot of people enjoyed Dungelot
Lost Viking - $2.99
https://appsto.re/us/7voG3.i
"Lost Viking is a RPG matching game. Help Ragnar earn his heaven and reach Valhalla"
On that note, why is Dungelot so popular? I realized I had never played it, so I gave it a try...and all you do is tap tiles randomly. At least Tales of Adventure Company and Cavesweeper have some predictablity so you can plan and strategize. I feel like I'm missing something, since a lot of people enjoyed Dungelot
Minsc
Gold Member
Dungelot 1.0 (well before a few update in) was brutal difficulty wise, then it become Candyland. Dungelot 2 wasn't as well received either.
There was just a really interesting balance between all the elements in the original version, but later you could just brainlessly get to floor 100+ and it took forever. Dungelot 2 is better now I think (than Dungelot 2 used to be at launch, which was hated), there's a lot more decision making in it with all the traps/totems, but it still isn't as liked as the very original was. Give Dungelot 2 a shot if you want (it's free, with really unneeded IAP) but just know it's Dungelot 1 in its original form that everyone loved the most.
SuperPac
Member
They probably saw what happens when you're a $5 game and you drop out of the main feature carousel and panicked. (Even if you're a free app these days, if you're not doing additional marketing, it's a long fall.)
Looks like Skullduggery's top chart positions were ~49 in iPhone and ~17 on iPad in their launch week and they had the best featuring you can get - Editor's Choice, top carousel. Illustrates, I think, the struggle to make a high-quality paid title on iOS these days. Really is a great game, super unique and fun. But people don't want to pay, not even 5 bucks, for that. :\
PittaGAF
Member
Woke up. It's cold. SNOW on the ground in South Carolina on November 1st.
In short, a good day to stay in play some games (if my wife lets me
Perfect time to play something with snow...
Banner Saga
Year walk
Battle of the Bulge
Just saying
PittaGAF
Member
I'm sure it won't be that popular but I'm totally addicted to Gems of Wars despite it being freemium.
After level 10 thing gets REALLY tough...now I'm level 14 and I must stare and plan my moves well ahead to have a chance of surviving.
It's not really a paywall...because I do not see even with paying how it can be easier...but it's damn good (actually I just discovered I can have multiple quests/kingdoms ongoing so I can train up some characters best suited to other kingdoms).
If they went premium it could have been the legit heir to the original Puzzle Quest.
You have many things to control...single characters level ups, items, spells, the kingdom you are playing in (different bonuses in different kingdoms) etc...
And it's super slick.
Also, while a bit convoluted at first, it syncs amond devices flawlessly and it's very light on battery.
Great dubbing for spells too.
If you have fond memories of PQ, don't be scared by the multiple currencies and give it a try.
Gold is to do fights (usually 50-80 per fight....I'm constantly over 1K).
Souls (number of enemies defeated in fights) are used to train (level up) characters.
Wings...I can't remeber.
The main thing is gold anyway....and you earn everything by playing.
After level 10 thing gets REALLY tough...now I'm level 14 and I must stare and plan my moves well ahead to have a chance of surviving.
It's not really a paywall...because I do not see even with paying how it can be easier...but it's damn good (actually I just discovered I can have multiple quests/kingdoms ongoing so I can train up some characters best suited to other kingdoms).
If they went premium it could have been the legit heir to the original Puzzle Quest.
You have many things to control...single characters level ups, items, spells, the kingdom you are playing in (different bonuses in different kingdoms) etc...
And it's super slick.
Also, while a bit convoluted at first, it syncs amond devices flawlessly and it's very light on battery.
Great dubbing for spells too.
If you have fond memories of PQ, don't be scared by the multiple currencies and give it a try.
Gold is to do fights (usually 50-80 per fight....I'm constantly over 1K).
Souls (number of enemies defeated in fights) are used to train (level up) characters.
Wings...I can't remeber.
The main thing is gold anyway....and you earn everything by playing.
- Status