That last part sounds awesome, sounds like there is a ton of depth.
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iOS Gaming Thread February 2013: Where some have halitosis so packs of gum matters
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That last part sounds awesome, sounds like there is a ton of depth.
PittaGAF
Member
Maybe. Sometimes the ball speed seems too unrealstic. Like instead of bouncing off a bumper at a predictable speed it suddenly has this weird glitch but the speed ramps up, like some weird hiccup.
Minsc
Gold Member
Hopefully by the time the iPhone 5S/6 is released later this year they will finally decide to update the app to support the iPhone 5 resolution, Pinball Arcade supported it from the first month (even though the camera angles were bugged and subsequently fixed, it at least used the full screen). It's annoying to lose when you tap the screen but in the extra area the game doesn't recognize. Should really be trivial to just extend the rendering area of the game.
chris121580
Member
Just finished The Silent Age and loved every minute of it. Game is fantastic and the storyline is very intriguing. Looking forward to episode 2. It's a no brainer to grab it since it's free
toythatkills
Member
For our own safety
Eh...the first game was pretty good, but the trailer for the new one looked pretty corny.
toddhunter
Member
What does the puzzle craft update do? I uninstalled it
Edit: stopped being lazy, it has lots of new stuff like buildings and workers. Nice.
Shame I do not have my save
Edit: stopped being lazy, it has lots of new stuff like buildings and workers. Nice.
Shame I do not have my save
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Off topic-but has anyone had an issue with their phone not syncing auotmatically when you plug it in to iTunes? iTunes recognizes it-the setting is checked to auto-sync when conencted-yet it never does. I always have to manually click the "sync" button
Minsc
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I'm confused, the gameplay looks exactly the same with a better UI. Maybe that's why people aren't excited though, just more of the same. It was/is always a pretty niche genre too, slot-rpg. There's what, this, that other old school one with the awful grind towards the end, Battle Slots, and that's about it I think.
Maybe I'm just forgetting details of the original, but the aesthetic and setting of the sequel just seems...bad, at least from the footage I've seen. That art.
You could give Tower of Fortune a try. Not bad at all for a dollar. There's a pseudo-sequel War of Eclipse that I haven't tried yet. I don't think it uses slots, though.
I've been playing my pre-release copy of King Cashing 2 since last week and am diggin' it.
I may be somewhat biased, since I have a cameo in this one, but it's certainly as enjoyable as the first.
Besides the style change, which I think people are going to be split on whether or not it's an improvement, there are enough mechanics changes to set it apart from the first game.
There seems to be a lot more items/loot, probably because many of the weapons have added special abilities.
There are more character classes - 7 now, compared to 3 in the first game.
Classes are now equipped separately from weapons, unlike the first game where equipped weapons were tied to a class.
Then each class has a weapon specialty, so it matters how you mix your equipped classes and weapons while keeping in mind specific enemy weaknesses or resistances.
Not sure, I may have just been lucky, but it seems like the need to grind set in a little later than in the first game.
The story is pretty thin ... I had hoped with the comic format they had a little more narrative to go on but there's not much there.
Doesn't seem to be a real long game, but it looks like more content is coming.
Recommended if you enjoyed the first ... probably won't change your mind if you didn't.
I may be somewhat biased, since I have a cameo in this one, but it's certainly as enjoyable as the first.
Besides the style change, which I think people are going to be split on whether or not it's an improvement, there are enough mechanics changes to set it apart from the first game.
There seems to be a lot more items/loot, probably because many of the weapons have added special abilities.
There are more character classes - 7 now, compared to 3 in the first game.
Classes are now equipped separately from weapons, unlike the first game where equipped weapons were tied to a class.
Then each class has a weapon specialty, so it matters how you mix your equipped classes and weapons while keeping in mind specific enemy weaknesses or resistances.
Not sure, I may have just been lucky, but it seems like the need to grind set in a little later than in the first game.
The story is pretty thin ... I had hoped with the comic format they had a little more narrative to go on but there's not much there.
Doesn't seem to be a real long game, but it looks like more content is coming.
Recommended if you enjoyed the first ... probably won't change your mind if you didn't.
That's great to hear. Thanks for the review.
Someone here said to me "buy it". I did, and I'm glad I did it. It's fantastic!
LyleLanley
Banned
Finally finished training in Space Agency.
Is this better played on iphone or ipad?
BlackWaltz
lotta black folks here
I played it on my mini with the companion app on my iPod touch. I think that's probably the way to go because the game looks great, although I can't speak to how it looks on a retina iPad.
Does anyone know why Galaxy on Fire 2 HD is still free?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/galaxy-on-fire-2-hd/id465072566?mt=8
Apparently it was supposed to stop being free a while ago. Unless it just got turned free again. Not that I'm complaining.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/galaxy-on-fire-2-hd/id465072566?mt=8
Apparently it was supposed to stop being free a while ago. Unless it just got turned free again. Not that I'm complaining.
Harry Potter
Banned
It's balls. Super sloppy, really phoned-in, and just generally crap. It's gone none of the humour or hyperactive energy of the console game. Avoid it.
INSTEAD! Get this: The Silent Age, a free point and click adventure with Day of the Tentacle-style time travelling puzzles.
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Finished this today. Since DOTT is one of my favorite games ever it's no surprise that I liked this game. Looking forward to the next episode.
Mike Works
Member
When does that fucking Star Trek type game come out
EleventhDoctor
Banned
I think the stuff doesn't come out until 9pm PST at the earliest so there's still a good half hour.
Stuffs been around for 38 minutes now
LyleLanley
Banned
They're waiting for it to become a PS4 launch title.
dream
Member
I hate linking to TA, but I am so amused that an article titled 'Real Racing 3' Tips on How to Spend as Little Real Money as Possible exists. Even more so because I'm following it religiously...
ohhhhhhh snap. Thank you, I didn't know that. (must buy!!)
toddhunter
Member
I'll purchase a game and provide impressions as a loose guide to the potential purchasing decision of others with the application named gravity.duck $0.99.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id599272198?mt=8
I liked League of Evil, less so LOE2 but it was solid enough. Those action games are just about as good as you will get on an iphone with touch controls I feel.
This game is basically VVvvvvVVVV or whatever it is where you switch gravity up and down. You need to get to the end of the level avoiding spikes and other obstacles. You are also a duck.
The engine is solid as ever and so are the controls. I've ran through the first set of levels and they are nicely put together. Nothing too earth shattering and given the heritage I wouldn't expect things to get too crazy. There are elements like rotational blocks and enemies like worms to keep things interesting. Overall it feels well put together.
Pretty much if you have played one of their previous games and enjoyed it, I would recommend this as well. If you have not? Try Random Heroes (free) which may give you an idea of the style. https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/random-heroes/id540353158?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id599272198?mt=8
I liked League of Evil, less so LOE2 but it was solid enough. Those action games are just about as good as you will get on an iphone with touch controls I feel.
This game is basically VVvvvvVVVV or whatever it is where you switch gravity up and down. You need to get to the end of the level avoiding spikes and other obstacles. You are also a duck.
The engine is solid as ever and so are the controls. I've ran through the first set of levels and they are nicely put together. Nothing too earth shattering and given the heritage I wouldn't expect things to get too crazy. There are elements like rotational blocks and enemies like worms to keep things interesting. Overall it feels well put together.
Pretty much if you have played one of their previous games and enjoyed it, I would recommend this as well. If you have not? Try Random Heroes (free) which may give you an idea of the style. https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/random-heroes/id540353158?mt=8
toddhunter
Member
Sorry, didn't know that was a thing. Have edited my post.
Giving you crap, but lol.
What was the name of that launching a spaceship app that caught on about a month ago? Not Spaceteam, but a different one. If they released Kerbal Space Program on iOS.. omg.
Space Agency
I'll purchase a game and provide impressions as a loose guide to the potential purchasing decision of others with the application named gravity.duck $0.99.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id599272198?mt=8
I liked League of Evil, less so LOE2 but it was solid enough. Those action games are just about as good as you will get on an iphone with touch controls I feel.
This game is basically VVvvvvVVVV or whatever it is where you switch gravity up and down. You need to get to the end of the level avoiding spikes and other obstacles. You are also a duck.
The engine is solid as ever and so are the controls. I've ran through the first set of levels and they are nicely put together. Nothing too earth shattering and given the heritage I wouldn't expect things to get too crazy. There are elements like rotational blocks and enemies like worms to keep things interesting. Overall it feels well put together.
Pretty much if you have played one of their previous games and enjoyed it, I would recommend this as well. If you have not? Try Random Heroes (free) which may give you an idea of the style. https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/random-heroes/id540353158?mt=8
That looks cool. Thanks for the detailed review.
Wibblewozzer
Member
I've probably put an hour+ into it. Simple and dumb but somewhat addicting. There's not much to it to really say. You unlock extra backflips but I maxed those out within something like thirty minutes of play. You can change which backflip you do and other than adding a second backflip there's not much else to that for how it affects scoring or anything. It controls well enough as it's just a simple button press and timing based. The levels are really basic and it's not a pretty game but it doesn't really need to be. I'd say it feels pretty physics friendly as I rarely feel like the game cheated me out of a landing and instead I get pleasantly surprised when something that looks like I shouldn't have stuck a landing actually is counted.
I feel like I'm getting my $1 worth. It's tough to say much bad about it since it's a simple time waster. Reminds me of something like a simple flash game from years past like those that had you throwing balls of paper in a trash can or hitting stuff and trying to max the power and angle for distance. It's a time waster with some variety to the jumps it has you do and I've found myself laughing at the dumb stuff I've done in the game.
I was able to snag King Cashing 2 from the Canadian store, it's really great.
I don't want to burn through it too fast so im going to quit for the night, but I really like the art style and how they flipped the roles of who the player controls. Everything else Is pretty much the same, except just more options, etc.
Te only cons I can say is that the inventory screen is a little too busy at first and some of the descriptions of the items are a little vague for a newbie.
If you like Puzzle Quest types of games, you should give this a try.
I don't want to burn through it too fast so im going to quit for the night, but I really like the art style and how they flipped the roles of who the player controls. Everything else Is pretty much the same, except just more options, etc.
Te only cons I can say is that the inventory screen is a little too busy at first and some of the descriptions of the items are a little vague for a newbie.
If you like Puzzle Quest types of games, you should give this a try.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
you shall
I like his party so I'm fine with just mooching drinks from TS's open monthly tab
I enjoyed the first enough to at least finish it quickly, so I'll keep an eye on it for future price drops. Didn't even know it existed, thanks.
valentine71
Banned
Hey guys, i haven't bought anything for my Iphone in the last 4-5 months or so. Can someone please hook me up with the games i missed in the last 5 months? I play every kind of games so anything is welcome.
In the OP there are links to previous monthly threads. Each one has a small recommendation list in the OPs.
I'll purchase a game and provide impressions as a loose guide to the potential purchasing decision of others with the application named gravity.duck $0.99.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id599272198?mt=8
I liked League of Evil, less so LOE2 but it was solid enough. Those action games are just about as good as you will get on an iphone with touch controls I feel.
This game is basically VVvvvvVVVV or whatever it is where you switch gravity up and down. You need to get to the end of the level avoiding spikes and other obstacles. You are also a duck.
The engine is solid as ever and so are the controls. I've ran through the first set of levels and they are nicely put together. Nothing too earth shattering and given the heritage I wouldn't expect things to get too crazy. There are elements like rotational blocks and enemies like worms to keep things interesting. Overall it feels well put together.
Pretty much if you have played one of their previous games and enjoyed it, I would recommend this as well. If you have not? Try Random Heroes (free) which may give you an idea of the style. https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/random-heroes/id540353158?mt=8
Do you know if the mobile version content is unique or if it's just a port from the free browser version and its sequel?
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