Just a random thought; the iPad has keyboard support, has anyone ever made a keyboard only game? I guess it wouldn't get through submission at the moment but it would be interesting if apple allowed it, there would be potential for a lot of pc ports. Will probably never happen.
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The iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch Gaming |Thread4| NOT Doomed
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http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/joypad-game-controller/id517378526?mt=8
For the low price of free! just saw it works for match panic, I am totally all over that
http://getjoypad.com/
Edit: looks like they recently split the app's functionality from an elite one which was for iPad as well as PC/Mac to a version for iPhone use and a version for PC/Mac
Looks like people who paid for the elite app are complaining because the two split apps are now free for everyone to grab (they had to do it this way so those early adopters could get them free) but boy would you be pissed if you missed the update and didnt get them while they're free. there's currently 4 apps i can see (Elite (which is dead), Joypad gaming controller (iPad), Joypad legacy (PC/Mac), Joypad EOL (the original release for iPad before they introduced the elite app)
tldr Grab all the "joypad" apps right now as they are all free for a limited time!
My dream is that they one day allow bluetooth mouse and keyboard as an app input...
MrCunningham
Member
Texting of the Bread is the closest we've gotten to this.... but yeah I know... No real iPad keyboard support...
I would love to see Sega port TOTD to the iOS though.
Sid Meiers one? Not crash-happy like before - probably 1 out of 10 times I played it.
iCade-supported games are basically keyboard supported games. I don't think they'd let an iCad-only game on the store though.
What I meant was, if you have GoF2 and the Valkyrie expansion already and buy GoF2 HD, you get the Valkyrie HD expansion free. Save games can also be moved between the two versions via the iCloud or Openfeint save slots. I'd wait for the inevitable sale once Supernova hits later this month.
Yeah it's fine to play that way...but it generally just gets way too easy to draw and guess stuff, it becomes a game with no challenge. I (and some others I've played with) have more fun screwing around with the whole idea, whether making a random (hopefully entertaining) drawing and/or some obscure reference or simple riddle. Not saying drawings have to get all super elaborate though if that's your main point.
Here's one I got today with everything going on at once:
firewood
And just messing around (running theme with Wa/luigi going with some folks):
markers
...most of my stuff doesn't have penises, really!
It's so obvious too, I've been wanting it for a while now.
Speaking of Sega, where the hell is Bass Fishing (announced late last year iirc) and Virtua Tennis (shown somewhat recently).
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Am i missing something with infinity blade 2? I beat the different bosses and then beat the god king - is that it? Is there nothing else to do? If so, it really isnt bigger than the first infinity blade. What a let down.
Sounds about it to me judging from the first one. Its the only iOS game i have that i regret buying. I hope Infinity Blade: Dungeons isn't a Diablo clone that takes 5 minutes to clock.
GeekyDad
Member
Does the theme song from Deliverance play in the background?
Rollo Lawson
Banned
any impressions on Civ Rev for iPhone?
PalaceBrother
Member
I didn't like it. The controls felt imprecise and I wasn't satisfied with the speed on my iPhone 4.
That having been said I wasn't a fan of Civ Rev on any platform so I might be biased.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Joypad - EOL
+1
It's far better on the iPad, the screen is just to small on the iPhone for it imho as well.
It's ok. If you need a Civ fix, it's the closest you will get. It's better on iPad because the extra screen space means fewer accidental presses.
Civ Rev game mechanics are identical to the console versions.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Oh man, TOTD would be incredible on iOS. I still regularly bust out my dreamcast and play that. Did they ever localize TOTD2?
Edit: Also, I feel like League of Evil is the only Joypad-supported game that's worth a damn. I just looked at the list, and it's incredibly thin.
Edit: Also, I feel like League of Evil is the only Joypad-supported game that's worth a damn. I just looked at the list, and it's incredibly thin.
PalaceBrother
Member
Is it universal? I'll try re-installing it on that.
Rollo Lawson
Banned
yea i just tried the lite version...not really feeling it
thanks guys
thanks guys
https://twitter.com/gamespot/status/193354102095347714
Marvel VS Capcom 2 is coming to ios on April 25th. Don't know how this will work with touch controls.
Marvel VS Capcom 2 is coming to ios on April 25th. Don't know how this will work with touch controls.
Minsc
Gold Member
No, I wish it would but it never happened. The PC version still runs very well btw (and is not demanding at all, runs on crappy laptops), makes it real convenient to play as well, given the default input device being a keyboard and all.
I didn't see any of TOTD's charm in Texting of the Bread based on the media I saw, forgot all about it and never played it. I think the 3D aspect of TOTD adds a lot to the game for me, as it reminds me more of the 3d light gun games in arcades.
I'm gonna take your sweaty fingers for a ride.
.la1n
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I am obligated to buy every release of MvC2 seeing as how I own every other one. Hope the touch controls work fairly well, who am I kidding doesn't matter just want it in my game folder.
ThatCrazyGuy
Member
I wonder if it will have soul calibur pricing. I fear the touch controls on this one, hehe.
base shagohod
Member
MvC2 is sprite based.
No, and the iPad version is pretty pricey as well (ofc, it was far more on the console so not complaining).
GeekyDad
Member
Played the hell out of the DS version, so I was used to the iOS version. The only differences I noticed are that the iOS version has actual animations on the map. Aside from launching nukes and the battle sequences, the DS version was completely static visually. Personally, I love the game either way. It's addicting. It ain't no Civ V, but for Civ on the go, you really can't ask for more. Well, you could, but you'd be unreasonable.
I'm sure at least as good as SFIV, considering it's not nearly as demanding combo-wise. That's not to say it will be good by fighting-game standards.
BTW, Brandnew Boy just went on sale. Anyone get this game to run on 3GS? It just sits on the loading screen for me. Waited literally about 15 minutes, tapping the screen every few minutes to keep my phone from going into sleep mode, but no luck.
Oh, I confused with MvsC3, heh.
Dash Kappei
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Yep! If you wanna have a go at them I'd appreciate it a lot, no worries about being sloppy, if a kick-ass banner comes around later on we can always replace them. See what you can/want do.
This is what I need concerning banners:
[GAF Community] banner, as big as the current [GAF iOS Membership]
Then, the sIze of the smaller ones currently in the OP:
[GAF iOS Membership]
[iOS Gaming Gadgets]
[GAF Knows Best]
[GAF iOS Challenges]
Done! I've actually updated the OP with a whole bunch of new stuff. We're getting there, slowly, but we're indeed getting there...
If you've got an iPhone, Pac-Man CE, otherwise Ms. Pac-Man
Cool, if you wanna write a couple of lines (or whoever in this thread feels like it) on how it works and a link to the US store I'll put it in the OP. Unfortunately I don't have an iPhone to try it myself.
Yes, IF you're going to use with MAME that alone justifies the purchase, being supported by some games is more like the cherry on top than anything else, IMO, of course. It's pretty awesome.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Do you like old Skool arcade games? Do you have imame or are you jailbroken and can get it?
If yes, it's fantastic. It's my go-to Minter and Mame device.
RetroGreg
Member
Kingdom Rush!
iceatcs
Junior Member
Is it online only? I will be on flight.
[edit] my bad, I thought it was different game. (Kingdom Age)
Thanks!
MrGame&Watch
Member
I'm too lazy to look back pages, but you should all get SpellTower. It's the bees knees
The Elite
BOSS
I like old Skool arcade games but I'm not jailbroken. I get the impression it's only really worth it if I jailbreak my iPad.
Tempting.
I noticed the Midway collection has iPad support but that apparently just happened yesterday.
base shagohod
Member
I figured as much :lol
the_painted_bird
Member
Dungeon Raid <3
Puzzle juice is fun, why does Spelltower look just like it ?
Puzzle juice is fun, why does Spelltower look just like it ?
Very different games. Puzzle juice has the "Tetris" aspect to it. Have you played both? Completely different vibe .
Jayayess1190
Member
HowStuffWorks now supports Gamecenter and has achievements.
Saw Enscripted praised a few pages back. I'd never heard of it, but I checked it out and had to have it. I've always wanted to do those cryptograms in the newspaper, but have never had the patience to do it with pencil.
For those not in the know, Enscripted ($.99) is a cipher word puzzler. Each puzzle is a quote from a movie, and that movie's title, which the player must solve by swapping letters until the quote finally makes sense. You get a new puzzle everyday for a year, and the old ones stick around too, so you can bounce around between multiple puzzles if you get stuck one.
This game is hard though. I've got unsolved puzzles where the timer is already over half an hour. I assume it's one of those things that gets easier as you go, as you learn to watch out for more patterns and letter combos.
Does anyone have any tips? The single "a"s and "I"s are easy enough, and I usually try to build on 2 and 3 letter words from there.
For those not in the know, Enscripted ($.99) is a cipher word puzzler. Each puzzle is a quote from a movie, and that movie's title, which the player must solve by swapping letters until the quote finally makes sense. You get a new puzzle everyday for a year, and the old ones stick around too, so you can bounce around between multiple puzzles if you get stuck one.
This game is hard though. I've got unsolved puzzles where the timer is already over half an hour. I assume it's one of those things that gets easier as you go, as you learn to watch out for more patterns and letter combos.
Does anyone have any tips? The single "a"s and "I"s are easy enough, and I usually try to build on 2 and 3 letter words from there.
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Dungeon Raid is a great game-but I can't seem to unlock anything for the life of me...there's like 75 achievements too!!
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