Dog Problems
Banned
And there was no mass complaining at Toucharcade forums or elsewhere? Seems like a crappy thing to do and I won't be buying anymore.
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iOS Gaming Thread March 2013: It's $1 per post, $5 for 8 posts or $10 for 20 posts
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And there was no mass complaining at Toucharcade forums or elsewhere? Seems like a crappy thing to do and I won't be buying anymore.
toythatkills
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Of course there was. It nearly got much worse, there was an update which never made it to iOS which removed almost all of the ways to earn free Flooz, as well as increasing the cost of everything by 1.5x. That update was dropped pretty much due to TA.
Dog Problems
Banned
That's crazy. Greed really got to the developers, I guess.
Came here to post this. Gonna get Dungeon Plunder, heard it was great fun.
toythatkills
Member
Dunno, it's hard to say. It could have been that they found themselves in a Punch Quest kind of situation, where they had TONS of players but the game was too generous and they were making no money at all.
Under those circumstances, the changes would have been fair enough, probably. Of course, without ever revealing figures about IAPs or anything, one can only realistically assume greed, yeah.
Dog Problems
Banned
Oh, I didn't even think of it like that. The game did seem pretty generous with currency when it came out and even awhile after that. $20 would get an insane amount of Flooz.
toddhunter
Member
SONIC DASH /FREE
wanna see what the fuss is, actually heard some people saying it sucks
It is pretty amazingly bad, load times especially. I don't know why Wario speaks so highly of it.
KennyLinder
Member
Yeah played it a long time ago (18 months maybe?) and it's very clever. And like you say, it was fun to use at a party!
Yes, it's terrible. Please do yourself a favor and do not buy it.
Also, has anyone here played the iOS versions of Phantasy Star II and Shining Force? Thinking of buying them...
toddhunter
Member
Straight emulation jobs with a virtual pad stuck on top. I'd struggle to recommend them.
pizzapizza64
Member
Just for your information, yesterday (or 2 days ago, cant' remember) I joined the NeoGAF guild and tried the Arena.
Now I open the game, and NimbleQuest warns me NeoGAF guild was 6 in the world and I was second in the guild, and they gifted me 60 (!!!!) tokens.
Much appreciated
I wasn't aware about these 'arena events'....but I like this A LOT.
Basically, if I understood well...the single player is for leveling up your chars and then join the fray in the Arena.
Pretty cool.
How do I join the guild?
Go to the arena and just type in neogaf as the guild.
I went on a 117 streak for the guild. Went in again and got exactly 117 :/
PittaGAF
Member
As soon as you unlock 8-9 characters in NimbleQuest it becomes fantastic
At higher levels, like the deep dungeons (the one with fire) it's a struggle between trying to amass as much as gems as possible, and avoiding enemies hitting your party.
Depending on the order of the chars, strategies vary a lot.
I'm really digging it.
At higher levels, like the deep dungeons (the one with fire) it's a struggle between trying to amass as much as gems as possible, and avoiding enemies hitting your party.
Depending on the order of the chars, strategies vary a lot.
I'm really digging it.
So I've played Dungeon Plunder for about 3 hours so far. It's a fantastic rogue-like. And I much prefer its slot machine combat to King cashing's, as you seem to have more control here.
I'm still getting my ass kicked hard though. I think the farthest I've been was level 5 so far.
Heroes of Kalevala
Gamecocks625
Member
One of my favorite games on iPad behind Carcassonne.
PittaGAF
Member
If anyone is interested I bought Shifts today and I pratically played it no stop all day (I'm sick too).
Really an unexpected gem, if you are curious or have any questions, ask away!
It's a strange mix between a roguelike and Elder Signs Omens, set in a sci fi world boardgame.
You have to guide your ship full of (decaying) human DNA to find 4 planets suitable for colonizing in a huge random galaxy.
Meanwhile, the ship fall apart with all sort of problems and you have to assign your crew accordingly.
After getting confortable with normal mode, where now I can almost always win, I'm now trying to save mankind in hard mode, which is one of the most tense experience I had recently (considering the game lacks any animation whatsoever, it's quite an achievement).
I wish they used different scifi movies style sounds for the various events but I'm really digging it.
http://appshopper.com/games/shifts
Really an unexpected gem, if you are curious or have any questions, ask away!
It's a strange mix between a roguelike and Elder Signs Omens, set in a sci fi world boardgame.
You have to guide your ship full of (decaying) human DNA to find 4 planets suitable for colonizing in a huge random galaxy.
Meanwhile, the ship fall apart with all sort of problems and you have to assign your crew accordingly.
After getting confortable with normal mode, where now I can almost always win, I'm now trying to save mankind in hard mode, which is one of the most tense experience I had recently (considering the game lacks any animation whatsoever, it's quite an achievement).
I wish they used different scifi movies style sounds for the various events but I'm really digging it.
http://appshopper.com/games/shifts
Mike Works
Member
Was just going to post this. There's actually a nice amount of strategy to it.
Solideliquid
Member
I want to play Kingdom Rush HD any idea when it will go on sale?
toythatkills
Member
What exactly is this strategy?
(A genuine enquiry, because I really couldn't see anything to the game at all)
(A genuine enquiry, because I really couldn't see anything to the game at all)
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Buy it at full price. It's worth every penny.
RedAssedApe
Banned
So I noticed that Back to the Future got updated with a ton of stuff (universal, retina, single app instead of 5). I noticed this though:
★★★★PLEASE NOTE the release of this new universal base app will replace Episodes 2-5 apps of Back to the Future: The Game, which will no longer be available for direct download on the App Store. Ownership of these episodes cannot be transferred to the universal app, so if these episodes were not backed up to the iCloud or kept on the device, they can no longer be acquired without purchasing individual episodes or the Episodes 2-5 multi-pack. Ownership of Episode 1 will transfer to ownership of the new universal base app.★★★★
wtf...luckily I didn't delete those separate apps for episodes 2-5 (running out of space)! I also noticed there were no app updates for the old eps 2-5. Does this mean the performance improvement, retina, high resolution assets, and frame rate improvements aren't applicable.
(Game is in my backlog and haven't started episode 1 yet due to the previously existing performance issues).
★★★★PLEASE NOTE the release of this new universal base app will replace Episodes 2-5 apps of Back to the Future: The Game, which will no longer be available for direct download on the App Store. Ownership of these episodes cannot be transferred to the universal app, so if these episodes were not backed up to the iCloud or kept on the device, they can no longer be acquired without purchasing individual episodes or the Episodes 2-5 multi-pack. Ownership of Episode 1 will transfer to ownership of the new universal base app.★★★★
wtf...luckily I didn't delete those separate apps for episodes 2-5 (running out of space)! I also noticed there were no app updates for the old eps 2-5. Does this mean the performance improvement, retina, high resolution assets, and frame rate improvements aren't applicable.
(Game is in my backlog and haven't started episode 1 yet due to the previously existing performance issues).
Katana_Strikes
Member
Gotta say I really enjoyed Beastie Bay from Kairosoft. There's a lot to it. I must have put in about 8 or so hours altogether. I took the free version but unlike their usual games, this one (of course) has microtransactions. You can unlock the full game, but other than no ads and being able to play it in horizontal mode, I'm not sure if they are more generous with the gold coins. Which holds the game back somewhat unless you want to grind A LOT. You can buy them of course for ridiculous amounts of real money. But that's not an option for me and much prefer the structure of their past games. Buy once and do the rest yourself.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Ms Splosion Man is really good, one of the better platformers on iOS I'd say.
My favorite is the demon. I've maxed him out. I like to run circles around guys but not take them head on. I also like to play aggressively. It's easy to start losing characters if you just circle the middle, plus you'll miss power ups this way.
Not too good at it yet but I always lead with uther and to charge head on to mobs. Furthest I've gotten is dungeon 1.
Nimblebit is amazing, they release nothing but crack addict style games. They've had me since Tiny Tower although I did get bored with the Pocket Planes after a few weeks. Glad this one is addicting in a just one more or beat a high score kinda way and not time sucking...
221 on Neogaf guild arena was good enough for #2 earlier but it's updating now and can't see it. I think the best character is the bomb guy and I have unlocked all through the demon so far. I am grinding now to 3 star the bomber. Seems like whenever he would go down things would always get alot harder for me and I'd immediately miss him.
Edit: also don't forget today is the last day for free The Walkimg Dead: Assault. http://go.ign.com/freewalkingdead
Edit 2:
That game is soooooooooooo good, don't wait to play it buy now and enjoy the magic.
221 on Neogaf guild arena was good enough for #2 earlier but it's updating now and can't see it. I think the best character is the bomb guy and I have unlocked all through the demon so far. I am grinding now to 3 star the bomber. Seems like whenever he would go down things would always get alot harder for me and I'd immediately miss him.
Edit: also don't forget today is the last day for free The Walkimg Dead: Assault. http://go.ign.com/freewalkingdead
Edit 2:
That game is soooooooooooo good, don't wait to play it buy now and enjoy the magic.
Diablohead
Member
Nimble quest sucks, sorry guys just dislike it after trying all night to feel something good about it. I will say it's a nice take on the snake gameplay but compared to their other games this one feels rough.
It is an extremely poor mans endless runner, you can revive yourself too easily to bret records and the latest update removed a fair bit of challenge from the obstacles for the first few minutes of a run.
4/10 if it did not have sonic in it people would drop it like dung.
just dislike it after trying all night to feel something good about it. I will say it's a nice take on the snake gameplay but compared to their other games this one feels rough.It is an extremely poor mans endless runner, you can revive yourself too easily to bret records and the latest update removed a fair bit of challenge from the obstacles for the first few minutes of a run.
4/10 if it did not have sonic in it people would drop it like dung.
Minsc
Gold Member
Yes, it's got a ton of content as well. I'd say a good 20 hours to finish everything, beating all the extra challenges and bonus stages all on hard.
Edit: Was a bit excessive earlier, but there's around 20 stages, with the first 4 or 5 being quick and the last 10 being pretty long - each stage having 3 modes which are a good 10-15 minutes long per mode in the second half of the game, and a 4th mode if you beat them on normal then step up to hard later on, so around 1 hour per stage later for the second half of the game and 30 minutes average per stage for the first half, plus all the restarts when your strategy fails. I'd say 20 hours is an accurate and fair length.
Challenge issued!
Oh no he didn't!!! (#9 in world as well)
On iPad mini, whenever I have a alot of characters on screen and say I hit the magnet or bomb while treasure chests loot drop is on the screen I get a noticeable freeze/skip. Y'all getting that on newer iPads as well? Also I'd hate to try this on a iPhone so much going on on that little screen. Prolly destroy my 4 when it skips.
Oh no he didn't!!!
(#9 in world as well)On iPad mini, whenever I have a alot of characters on screen and say I hit the magnet or bomb while treasure chests loot drop is on the screen I get a noticeable freeze/skip. Y'all getting that on newer iPads as well? Also I'd hate to try this on a iPhone so much going on on that little screen. Prolly destroy my 4 when it skips.
Challenge issued!
Oh no he didn't!!!
On iPad mini, whenever I have a alot of characters on screen and say I hit the magnet or bomb while treasure chests loot drop is on the screen I get a noticeable freeze/skip. Y'all getting that on newer iPads as well? Also I'd hate to try this on a iPhone so much going on on that little screen. Prolly destroy my 4 when it skips.
Just got 252
Just got 252
lol thank you good sir! What's your world rank?
Late night stealth edit:
316 oh yes.
#7 in the world. Woo!!
It's digital crack, totally worth whatever the current asking price is.
The follow-up is due very soon, so it might be reduced then?
chickdigger802
Banned
Free 2 win.
Scuba Steve! Damn you!!!
PittaGAF
Member
NimbleQuest GAFfers, to arms!!!!
As a guild we are in 10 position now, but 10-4 are really close so we can overtake them and gain precious tokens!
Just 15 hours left!
3-1 positions are a bit out of reach for now (Toucharcade, Nimblebit and another guild I can't remember).
Seriously addicted to the game....I'm trying now to max out and use as a leader Gizmo and Arcane with some success.
Hands down the best Nimblebit game for me, waaaaay better than Tiny Towers IMHO.
In Deep Dungeon, with 9 chars all buffed up at double speed it is incredibly frantic.
I HATE those fire bats in queue with those damn regenerating princesses.
As a guild we are in 10 position now, but 10-4 are really close so we can overtake them and gain precious tokens!
Just 15 hours left!
3-1 positions are a bit out of reach for now (Toucharcade, Nimblebit and another guild I can't remember).
Seriously addicted to the game....I'm trying now to max out and use as a leader Gizmo and Arcane with some success.
Hands down the best Nimblebit game for me, waaaaay better than Tiny Towers IMHO.
In Deep Dungeon, with 9 chars all buffed up at double speed it is incredibly frantic.
I HATE those fire bats in queue with those damn regenerating princesses.
toythatkills
Member
April OT will be up around 16:00 GMT. if you're sitting on a clever subtitle, share it!
"Basically the same as the last thread, but with more obtrusive IAPs"
toythatkills
Member
"Star Command is a real game which will be out soon. (April Fools)"
LossLess009
Member
Nice! Maybe a shorter version, like "now with more obstrusive IAPs"
On an unrelated note, why did I wait so long to buy super hexagon? This thing is brilliant, in a murderous, enraging, exacerbating way. I love it.
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