But they do work with fixes though. You can't fix anything on iOS. So yes, it's different.
Btw, got beta access to Technobabylon. Let's see what this is about.
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iOS Gaming June 2017 | What Would Apple Do (WWAD)
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Btw, got beta access to Technobabylon. Let's see what this is about.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
What style of combat would you describe Angry Birds Evolution as (the thing where you pull back and your guy like bounces around the battle arena)? This games okay but I wonder if there are any better versions of that mechanic.
The videos I've watched intrigued me, but the gameplay looks sooooo slow. How does it feel to you? Clearly you enjoy it, and I'm sure I would, too, but it just looks like your character is moving through molasses the whole time.
PittaGAF
Member
Well I think pacing is great.
At first you just move around exploring (there is a ton of exploring...linear at the start but then it opens up big time), enemies don't pose any challenge because you have all the time to recover and kill them.
The probe reacts to physics (actually everything does) so when underwater you are way slower, not sure if you saw those videos.
3 hours in I started to die pretty consistently, fast dodging around enemies and bosses, I'm probably in a area I'm not supposed to be in.
There are some parts that require perfect controls and timing, they are super frantic (I have yet to beat any of them tough, maybe I need some more powers or I just suck).
But at least at the very start it's a exploration game so you move between screens enjoying the vistas (some are really breathtaking) and solving some light puzzles.
It's no different than Aquaria or Waking Mars if you know them.
The game gets really difficult anyway.
Hope it helps!!!
Matt Frost
Member
Bought Forma.8 and Fowlst
Forma.8: at first i needed to get used the the drone physics, then i discovered a world worth exploring, with puzzles, combat, lore and everything i like about the metroidvania formula. What secrets does it hold? I definitely want to know
Fowlst: nice quircky arcade action
Also... Brawl Stars: having trouble adapting to the controls and things are hectic but is fun
Forma.8: at first i needed to get used the the drone physics, then i discovered a world worth exploring, with puzzles, combat, lore and everything i like about the metroidvania formula. What secrets does it hold? I definitely want to know
Fowlst: nice quircky arcade action
Also... Brawl Stars: having trouble adapting to the controls and things are hectic but is fun
PittaGAF
Member
Weird I'm playing on a Air too and I'm not noticing anything strange...plays very well actually... no real difference from my iPhone 6S, but I prefer iPad because you can see much better all the details and graphics effects.
Anyway...I'm now 8-9 hours in and the game keeps getting better and better.
My brain hurts so much....played 3 hours straight.
Anyway...I'm now 8-9 hours in and the game keeps getting better and better.
My brain hurts so much....played 3 hours straight.
Omega Kirby
Member
So card theif is worth getting right?
Yes.
Feels like 30fps with noticeable frame drops on my end. I feel the controls are quite sluggish as a result. Would be a lot nicer at 60fps. Maybe it's capped at 30fps regardless.
PittaGAF
Member
Maybe you are right. Just tried again on iPhone (wish it had iCloud sync but apparently it's coming) and seems more fluid.
Nonetheless I prefer iPad for all the details....just got my second power after an epic boss battle and a nasty puzzle.
What a game.
Grim Patron
Member
2 people on my steam list been playing this - Art of Gravity: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/art-of-gravity/id1229489918?mt=8
Looks good.
Looks good.
Just finished both Monument Valley 2 and FRAMED 2 and I loved both.
Monument Valley 2 is more of the same but without upping the difficulty. Still, it provided me with plenty of amazing visuals, a cute little story and some new gameplay elements that I quite liked. Sure, they could have made it longer or more difficult but I think that goes against the very core of the game. It's great because it's a distilled experience. I'm just sad we didn't get to see
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FRAMED 2 was quite the opposite. It took the first one's ideas and ran with it. It's considerably more challenging, it's quite longer and the mechanic that it uses do limit the brute force nature (as Pitta said) of the first. It's as stylish as ever and I can't recommend it enough.
Another great month!
Monument Valley 2 is more of the same but without upping the difficulty. Still, it provided me with plenty of amazing visuals, a cute little story and some new gameplay elements that I quite liked. Sure, they could have made it longer or more difficult but I think that goes against the very core of the game. It's great because it's a distilled experience. I'm just sad we didn't get to see
the levels with the blob-like creature that you can see before the child leave with the boat but I'm guessing, since there are holes in the menu, that it's coming as a DLC
FRAMED 2 was quite the opposite. It took the first one's ideas and ran with it. It's considerably more challenging, it's quite longer and the mechanic that it uses do limit the brute force nature (as Pitta said) of the first. It's as stylish as ever and I can't recommend it enough.
Another great month!
PittaGAF
Member
15 hours in, 43 percent.
forma.8 is going straight in my GOTY list.
I thought the game was gloriously throwing at me everything it had at the 35 percent mark.....then I hit 40 percent....WOAH.
My brain is melting tough....some puzzles are incredible (and incredibly difficult).
Awesome.
forma.8 is going straight in my GOTY list.
I thought the game was gloriously throwing at me everything it had at the 35 percent mark.....then I hit 40 percent....WOAH.
My brain is melting tough....some puzzles are incredible (and incredibly difficult).
Awesome.
Saucycarpdog
Member
If you consider that P2W then CR is the same kind of P2W. I know you can upgrade heroes in BS just like you can upgrade cards in CR.
The concept, though, is that those players who drop a ton of money on upgrading their heroes will be winning more and eventually be placed in a bracket with other high spender players. Just like how CR's trophy system works.
I just bought this last night and I'm enjoying it (it's absolutely stunning to look at), but, just as I feared, it feels sooo sluggish. Controlling your little robot guy feels like I'm fighting him more than anything. Doing things quickly is a chore. I'm still very much at the beginning of the game, but I'm having a hard time getting through a doorway where I need to light several lanterns up before the lights burn out. The dude just moves soooooo slow... It's really taking my enjoyment down, but I'm so intrigued by the setting and want to explore the gorgeous world that I'm going to persevere.
PittaGAF
Member
I actually did the torch runs early in the game and I don't want to spoil too much...but know that you will become way faster around 30 percent.
At 40 percent the game gains GOTY status imho.
Im at 50 now....SUPER STUCK....can't figure out a puzzle.
But do know I can cruise all levels in less that 10 minutes (and the world is MASSSIVE, you didn't see anything yet).
I actually liked the initial 'slow and relaxed' atmosphere, because things get pretty frantic later on, hope it helps!
Grim Patron
Member
Had to restore and lose my data because of a boot loop in the beta. back on 10.3. i missed this great battery life on iPad lol. Also made osme good progress in planescape torment.
Interfectum
Member
I pretty much already consider them the Blizzard of mobile.
As long as you have access to it you can change the email tied to the Apple ID effortlessly, I believe.
More_Badass
Member
Keep your hopes up!
Grim Patron
Member
bruh where the witness at
Well recommended to go back through the monthly threads (links are in the OP) and see what tickles your fancy; thats what I do.
Over confidence is a slow and insidious killer.
Well it started when I had them call me because I wanted to merge 2 Apple ID accounts into 1. Apparently they can't do that so they suggested they could delete one, which I agreed with after agreeing with a long long disclaimer that I can't rewind this process and can't hold them reliable..
PittaGAF
Member
Just completed forma.8
WHAT A GLORIOUS EXPERIENCE.
This game hit all my fav spots, loved every minute of it...from the slow initial exploration to the frantic boss battles to the mind bending puzzles.
All in a wonderful sci-fi wrapping.
One particular scene will be with me the videogame player for a long time, instant classic.
Going back because I've still a puzzle to solve and I wonder what happens if I do.
If anyone here is playing/has completed it....I would love to discuss the ending.
WHAT A GLORIOUS EXPERIENCE.
This game hit all my fav spots, loved every minute of it...from the slow initial exploration to the frantic boss battles to the mind bending puzzles.
All in a wonderful sci-fi wrapping.
One particular scene will be with me the videogame player for a long time, instant classic.
Going back because I've still a puzzle to solve and I wonder what happens if I do.
If anyone here is playing/has completed it....I would love to discuss the ending.
Donald Bubbins
Member
I need a new tower defense game. Anyone see anything of note lately?
Saucycarpdog
Member
What have you already played?
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
anyone still have Full of Stars on their phone? updated it today and it crashes whenever i try to boot it up. if i delete the app and reinstall will it most likely lose my progress?
Donald Bubbins
Member
Kingdom Rush's
Demons VS Fairyland
Dungeon Warfare
Cursed Treasure 2
Tiny Guardians
Bloons (Not a fan)
Fieldrunners (Not a fan)
They're the main ones I can think of.
Saucycarpdog
Member
Crystal Siege
Anomaly Defenders
Over The Top Tower Defense
These are more arcade games with a tower defense theme to them:
Warcher Defender
Bardbarian
Castle Doombad
Age of Rivals:
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/age-of-rivals/id1082806154?mt=8
The Little Acre:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-little-acre/id1229097149?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/age-of-rivals/id1082806154?mt=8
The Little Acre:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-little-acre/id1229097149?mt=8
The $1 USD ($1.39 CAD) will only be for the first week. Looks good. Anyone play the beta on iPad?
I am wondering if the monetization is different from the Steam version because I read mixed reviews in regard to this, especially since the game is free to play on Kongregate.
Well the art is good but it's definitely not a game getting amazing reviews everywhere. The only source I trust for Point & Click reviews is Adventuregamers and they said that while the game was enjoyable, it's also very short.
That might explain some of the bad reviews on PC and, with mobile's price point, might diminish that negative aspect.
Good point about the length.
Speaking of ports, noticed that Kingdom New Lands is on sale for $2.99.
Sentinels of the Multiverse is $1.99 as is The Room 3.
More_Badass
Member
Matt Frost
Member
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