[Sye d'Burns]

Let me know how you like it please, I hope I didn't oversell it. But I REALLY enjoyed it. :P

I enjoyed Plague Inc. quite a lot. I ended up playing until almost 6 in the morning (so around three hours.) My strategy was to keep the plague benign until I had infected pretty much the whole planet. I noticed the researchers weren't particularly interested in researching the disease until it was very, very widespread. Then I dumped my dna into making it deadly. As everyone had it already, it was only a matter of time until doomsday. Countries were decending into anarchy, in which no research occurs. It was glorious.

Then it crashed. This was probably due to not rebooting before I started so I'm not ready to lay the blame on the game yet. When I went back into the game, there was no save and I had to start all over. The only option to save, is save & quit. In lieu of periodic auto-save, which really should be mandatory for a game like this, they could at least give the option of saving without quitting to the title.

The game has a really good flow.

I played it on the iPad and took full advantage of retina pad. The news bar gets in the way, though I expect that will be remedied when a universal version is out. Another thing that annoys me are the pop-ups. They almost always occur as I'm about to click a dna and when I exit out of them, my dna that I was about to click disappears. This is most annoying late in the game when dna was coming in very, very slowly and it could be vital.

All in all, it's very addictive. I feel I've definitely got my dollar's worth out of it already and I am by no means finished.

[sladeums]

Sorry if this has been asked (I looked!), but is Autumn Dynasty playable on a 1st gen iPad? Seems interesting and the response seems pretty positive. Love the art style, too.

No personal experience, but the dev posted this on TA :

We developed this with the iPad 1 in mind actually While the iPad 2 and 3s run Autumn at 59fps, iPad 1s are still do respectably at 30+ fps for complex battle situations. Hope this clears things up!

[Sye d'Burns]

Sorry if this has been asked (I looked!), but is Autumn Dynasty playable on a 1st gen iPad? Seems interesting and the response seems pretty positive. Love the art style, too.

I played through the first two missions. It works quite well on the iPad 1. Everything is very smooth and responsive. Looks great. I can't see one of those brushes or even a stylus being practical; you use that second finger way too much.

It works very well. I really like Autumn Dynasty, though I haven't yet been able to spend the time with it that I would have wished.

[Anno]

Sweet, thanks guys. Gonna drop my $5 and check it out. I'm glad that devs are taking a chance not only with a organically developed RTS but with the premium price point. I'm one of the weird people who wouldn't mind seeing more $5+ games become popular.

[Sye d'Burns]

Sweet, thanks guys. Gonna drop my $5 and check it out. I'm glad that devs are taking a chance not only with a organically developed RTS but with the premium price point. I'm one of the weird people who wouldn't mind seeing more $5+ games become popular.

With quality like Autumn Dynasty, I wouldn't either.

[Donald Bubbins]

This game called Oh! Cube just when free. Looks like Picross 3D for iPhone.

I haven't tried it but quite good.

iTunes link

[Shaneus]

I bought Plague Inc. this morning and mucked around with it on the train for a while. The best way to think of it (if you haven't played the other game it's apparently like) is the game in Wargames (Global Thermonuclear War), but with genetic warfare rather than nuclear.

So good. I feel like a bit of a cunt playing it, though! Especially ashamed when the London Olympics started and I did a little fist-pump :/

[Sye d'Burns]

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

iOS iPad ★★ FREE THIS WEEKEND ONLY! ★★ Get ready for some mouth-watering fun! From the creators of Diner Dash, the award-winning Chocolatier: Decadence by Design is now available for the iPad! Help the world-famous Baumeister family rebuild their chocolate empire. In this game of strategy, you’ll travel to exotic lands in search of the finest ingredients, track down the Baumeister’s long-lost world-famous recipes, oversee factories churning out countless confections, and become a mogul, morsel by tasty morsel. Deliciously addicting fun awaits you with just the tap of a finger! Features ✫ Immerse yourself in over 10 hours of gameplay ✫ Complete 5 meta-quests and hundreds of sub-quests ✫ Travel to more than 20 exotic ports to discover rare ingredients ✫ Put your spin on it and design,create, and name customized creations ✫ Unlock more than 70 tantalizing recipes for chocolates, truffles, coffee and more

I notice it's not been cheaper than 2.99. Might be worth grabbing if it's your type of game.

[Adam Prime]

anyone have a review of Sctoland Yard?

[Fusebox]

Thanks Sye d'Burns, I like chocolate!

[Sye d'Burns]

Here's another you may like Fusebox!

Diner Dash: Grilling Green Deluxe

iOS iPad ★★ FREE THIS WEEKEND ONLY! ★★ Diner Dash: Grilling Green is a great showcase for the iPad's gaming capacity. The larger screen allows for beautiful graphics and you can have a second player help you prepare each dish. We think it's more than just fine dining: It's fantastic. - Slide To Play Take the fate of a restaurant into your hands in this all-new Diner Dash game designed from the ground up exclusively for the iPad! Keep Flo’s Diner up and running through innovative, multi-touch cooking. Swirl your finger to stir soup, tap to chop carrots, and press to grill burgers. Your fingers will fly across the screen as you seat customers and serve up dishes with the Touch Cooker 3000 – the ultimate interactive cooking appliance! You can even invite a friend to help with the cooking and delight your customers with faster food delivery. Help spunky heroine Flo race against time to meet the city’s new Green Code requirements before her diner is shut down! Hold the iPad any way you want and adjust the Touch Cooker 3000’s position to make Diner Dash Grilling Green fit your style of play. With 20 levels and 7 unique types of food to prepare, Diner Dash Grilling Green dishes up hours of frenzied food-serving fun! ★ TOUCH COOKER 3000 Speed up prep time and make your customers happier with Flo’s new Touch Cooker 3000! Help Grandma whip up delicious meals by tearing lettuce, rolling sushi, and more. You can also reduce cooking time by combining same-dish orders. ★ INNOVATIVE MULTI-TOUCH FUN Become a master multi-tasker by using multiple fingers or both hands to play! Seat and serve customers with one hand while you cook with the other. ★ PLAY WITH A FRIEND Share the fun of Diner Dash Grilling Green by inviting a friend to collaborate in the kitchen. ★ SUPPORT FOR ALL iPad ORIENTATIONS Rotate the iPad and play Diner Dash Grilling Green any way you like. Enjoy exploring a rich, colorful, vibrant world that reacts to your touch! ★ 20 CHALLENGING LEVELS & 7 UNIQUE DISHES TO PREPARE Manage distinctly themed restaurants, fully equipped to serve the denizens of DinerTown with healthy and delicious food. Can you get an Expert score on every level? Love the fast-paced fun of Diner Dash: Grilling Green? Try our other addictive games! Hotel Dash Deluxe, Cooking Dash: Thrills and Spills, and Chocolatier: Decadence by Design are all available on the iPad.

It, also, has never been below 2.99.

[chixdiggit]

I find gta3 doesnt really work so well on iPad. First, in order to turn the camera you have to touch the character/vehicle and drag, which is quite a reach. Second, the autoaim lock on really isnt working for me. I have yet to figure out how to toggle between targets, so it becomes a matter of just killing everyone until the lock on gets the right guy (and since rotating the camera is such a chore, it makes it that much more difficult). Lastly, I can't even figure out how to drive and shoot (another command that originally involved R2/L2, so maybe I'm just missing something here). Other than these core issues, the game is amazingly competent. It looks great on my iPad 2, it runs flawlessly, and the remainder of the controls work well for me (though as with many other virtual sticks on iPad, I find the size of the stick a little too large, requiring me to drag my finger more than I'd like to get the character to move). I find driving around the city and listening to the radio quite enjoyable, while even the early missions give me problems because of the camera and shooting controls. I haven't played more than 5 minutes of Chinatown Wars, but it certainly seems like the better choice for the platform. The simpler camera alone removes so many issues. That said, I will still buy Vice City (my favorite GTA) if it ever comes out, if for nothing else but to cruise around, listening to the radio.

Chinatown Wars. Easily. Not only its the better game, it's also far more suited to touch controls.

Thanks guys. I kind of figured this was the case but wanted some first hand knowledge.

[GeekyDad]

It's okay. Way too short, it ends when things are about to get interesting. Doesn't look like they will release more episodes. Edit: actually, it looks like the dev IS working on the next episode. Cool, I'll probably buy it, the story is interesting.

Yeah, really great game, but I was very surprised by just how short it was. Feels like more of a demo.

[Azriell]

Civ Rev for iPad just dropped to $1.99. Anyone have impressions?

I bought the iPhone ver a few years back, but never really got into it because it's a bit janky (I assumes its a DS port, based off of how it looks). Things like terrain feature disappearing when you scroll the map, and the low quality combat visuals. I love Civ Rev on console, and would love to have a portible version. Obviously the game should benefit from the iPad's larger screen, but are there any other differences between the iPhone and iPad versions?

[chixdiggit]

Civ Rev for iPad just dropped to $1.99.

Holy shit, I almost bought that a few hours ago. Glad I waited.

[heringer]

Didn't think I would like Plague Inc, but I do. Fun stuff.

This was a good week. Satisfied with all of my buys.

Autumn Dynasty (game of the week for me), Gratuitous Space Battles, Slingshot Racer, LostStar Tactics, Plague Inc and Subway Surfers. All worth it. Though GSB was perhaps a bit overpriced, but the game is fun.

[Azriell]

Sid meier's Pirates! HD also just dropped to $1.99.

[Smiley90]

Sid meier's Pirates! HD also just dropped to $1.99.

the non-HD version dropped to .99 too ;)

[Heel]

So, I reinstalled Windows. I moved my iTunes apps folder to a portable hard drive before reinstalling, and have now moved it back after reinstalling iTunes. Now iTunes will not list my apps.

Should this theoretically work, or is there some kind of anti-piracy thing going on here?

EDIT: Nevermind, got it working. Had to copy over a few database files that I missed the first time.

[MasLegio]

GTA 3 or China Town Wars?

both, they are supercheap right now

[Dacvak]

Oh!Cube is super awesome. The only bummer is that sometimes it doesn't fully recognize taps, which could lead you to getting sloppy and making a mistake.

Other than that, it's incredibly awesome. I bought it before it went free, and I don't regret it at all.

[Odrion]

Oh!Cube is super awesome. The only bummer is that sometimes it doesn't fully recognize taps, which could lead you to getting sloppy and making a mistake.

It seems it doesn't recognize taps if you move your finger in the slightest, because it thinks you want to turn the camera around.

And it makes the game unplayable for me. Picross is about relaxation and keeping your mind honed on the puzzles, not fighting over the horrible controls and being too distracted to think.

[Dacvak]

It seems it doesn't recognize taps if you move your finger in the slightest, because it thinks you want to turn the camera around. And it makes the game unplayable for me. Picross is about relaxation and keeping your mind honed on the puzzles, not fighting over the horrible controls and being too distracted to think.

Baaahh, it's not that bad. I've found that just quickly tapping with your nail works great.

[Pazuzu9]

Baaahh, it's not that bad. I've found that just quickly tapping with your nail works great.

Breaking News: Man claims to have capacitive nails - are we evolving?

[StarCreator]

Baaahh, it's not that bad. I've found that just quickly tapping with your nail works great.

I hope you don't find this creepy at all, but I want your fingernails.

[Dacvak]

Breaking News: Man claims to have capacitive nails - are we evolving?

:lol I don't mean literally with just the fingernail, but more with "the tip of your finger as if you were tapping your fingernail on a surface." If your fingernails aren't long, your finger will quickly hit the device.

I hope you don't find this creepy at all, but I want your fingernails.

No you don't. After the cancer, they turned really gross.

[mrklaw]

Breaking News: Man claims to have capacitive nails - are we evolving?

if you had shortish nails it'd work - you don't have to touch the screen to register a 'touch'

[PalaceBrother]

:lol I don't mean literally with just the fingernail, but more with "the tip of your finger as if you were tapping your fingernail on a surface." If your fingernails aren't long, your finger will quickly hit the device. No you don't. After the cancer, they turned really gross.

I don't want to clog up the thread with this, but I'm interested in how you're doing. How are the treatments coming? Are you posting updates somewhere?

[Dacvak]

I don't want to clog up the thread with this, but I'm interested in how you're doing. How are the treatments coming? Are you posting updates somewhere?

I'll try and update this thread later today: http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=467479

I'm doing alright. Finally got out of the hospital, and now I'm in a hotel close to the hospital for at least a month. Had a really rough day yesterday, but I'm definitely getting better, overall.

[chixdiggit]

GTA 3 or China Town Wars?

both, they are supercheap right now

I tried to buy China Wars all last night and kept getting an error. Now it's at full price. Looks like I missed out.

[PalaceBrother]

I'll try and update this thread later today: http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=467479 I'm doing alright. Finally got out of the hospital, and now I'm in a hotel close to the hospital for at least a month. Had a really rough day yesterday, but I'm definitely getting better, overall.

Glad to hear you're out of the hospital! Thanks for pointing me to the thread.

[IndieJones]

I also think that the finicky nature of Oh!Cube's controls make it frustrating and not worth playing. Literally all I can think about while playing it is how much of a chore it is because my taps rarely register.

Also, becoming free after less than two weeks on the market? Nice. I feel like a sucker.

[bonesquad]

I tried to buy China Wars all last night and kept getting an error. Now it's at full price. Looks like I missed out.

If you go right now, it's available for free on freeappdaily.me (I just had to click on one of the ad apps, not even download it:)

Also, becoming free after less than two weeks on the market? Nice. I feel like a sucker.

Welcome to the world of the Apple App Store.

[heringer]

Damn those canadians!

Annihilated 99.99% of mankind. Every single nation of the world devastated, the worse possible apocalypse happened. Every single nation, with the exception of one. Only one country stood to develop a cure and save the world at the last second. Damn you Canada! Saviors of mankind. Have fun repopulating the world.

Plague Inc is awesome.

[Gravijah]

man, as someone who already loved slingo, slingo supreme is greeeeat. first ios game since game dev story to really grab me.

[Smiley90]

Damn those canadians! Annihilated 99.99% of mankind. Every single nation of the world devastated, the worse possible apocalypse happened. Every single nation, with the exception of one. Only one country stood to develop a cure and save the world at the last second. Damn you Canada! Saviors of mankind. Have fun repopulating the world. Plague Inc is awesome.

Greenland is the new Madagascar.

[Roddslayer]

GTA Chinatown Wars is up on freeappdaily right now

[chixdiggit]

If you go right now, it's available for free on freeappdaily.me (I just had to click on one of the ad apps, not even download it:) .

Not seeing it.
Edit: Was at wrong place. Thanks guys

[RedSwirl]

Oh my God.

I'm about to go on an 8-hour road trip to a week-long vacation, and I actually considered bringing my iPhone as my sole gaming device. I actually have quite a few RPGs installed on it that I haven't beaten. WTF. I'm sitting here loading up DS games just to avoid the sense of shame.

[Dacvak]

Oh my God. I'm about to go on an 8-hour road trip to a week-long vacation, and I actually considered bringing my iPhone as my sole gaming device. I actually have quite a few RPGs installed on it that I haven't beaten. WTF. I'm sitting here loading up DS games just to avoid the sense of shame.

There's nothing wrong with that, but you'll kill your iPhone battery pretty fast. That being said, the DS is obviously a better choice, generally speaking. Especially if you're expecting long gaming sessions.

[AstroLad]

Cross-posting a challenge from the iOS board-game thread:

Issuing a challenge to GAF: Beat Ghost Stories on Normal with random everything (4P). :D Not a firsties thing; I'll just be impressed if anyone can do it.

Going to be spending a little while myself trying it out....

Ghost Stories is so fun, I just need to remind myself to come back to it. Kinda wish it had achievements for random motivation.

[Dacvak]

Cross-posting a challenge from the iOS board-game thread: Issuing a challenge to GAF: Beat Ghost Stories on Normal with random everything (4P). :D Not a firsties thing; I'll just be impressed if anyone can do it. Going to be spending a little while myself trying it out.... Ghost Stories is so fun, I just need to remind myself to come back to it. Kinda wish it had achievements for random motivation.

What's ghost stories?

[henhowc]

Been trying to get into Final Fantasy Tactics but I think the game is too hard for me, I seem to get too many of my characters killed off and I just started!

The beginning of the game is really hard. Once you start leveling up your jobs and figuring out the game mechanics things will get easier. Stick with it. It's a great game.

[AstroLad]

What's ghost stories?

Co-op board game: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ghost...451126213?mt=8

Works really nicely on iPad imo. No online play, but the game is challenging enough that just trying to solo it is fun. There's a 1-3P version where you have a ghost player, but the 4P version you just control everyone and is the most fun imo.

[Mithel]

Damn those canadians! Annihilated 99.99% of mankind. Every single nation of the world devastated, the worse possible apocalypse happened. Every single nation, with the exception of one. Only one country stood to develop a cure and save the world at the last second. Damn you Canada! Saviors of mankind. Have fun repopulating the world. Plague Inc is awesome.

Single-payer healthcare limps to victory yet again. Huzzah!

[Flunkie]

I'll try and update this thread later today: http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=467479 I'm doing alright. Finally got out of the hospital, and now I'm in a hotel close to the hospital for at least a month. Had a really rough day yesterday, but I'm definitely getting better, overall.

Good to hear man.

Came here to post that I just bought Tigris & Euphrates for $.99, and now you're enticing me to get into Ghost Stores, Astro.

Also for anyone who cares, Battle Nations is getting some hefty support as of late. It's still good off-and-on fun for me.

And that Plague Inc game - I got Pandemic 2.5 for free through one of the free app dealies (forgot which one), and didn't really care for it. Seemed too confusing/boring and didn't like the presentation. What makes Plague Inc that much better? Games like these make me overly superstitious, just like the movie Contagion did. :lol

[Mario]

Okay, I have 3 "close to expiring" Dreamworks Dragons: TapDragonDrop promo codes to give away.



Quote the post to claim one.

[Flunkie]

Okay, I have 3 "close to expiring" Dreamworks Dragons: TapDragonDrop promo codes to give away. Quote the post to claim one.

yay kids games

[Mario]

yay kids games

Fun for all ages(TM)

[kennah]

Okay, I have 3 "close to expiring" Dreamworks Dragons: TapDragonDrop promo codes to give away. Quote the post to claim one.

Im part of the problem