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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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Finished Year Walk for the first time. Man, that was really something. Can't say as I found it particularly scary but it was certainly an extremely well put together piece of entertainment and I'm looking forward to going back a second time.
I'm almost grateful for the chance to work through my backlog, but I hope it picks up soon.
anyone tried Attention Pay It?
I beta-tested it and it was helluva challenging
here's a youtube trailer
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GPKNRhdC_2I
this would be an excellent game for the monthly iOS challenge
EDIT: forgot to include the iTunes Store Link
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/attention-pay-it!/id579985857?mt=8
I beta-tested it and it was helluva challenging
here's a youtube trailer
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GPKNRhdC_2I
this would be an excellent game for the monthly iOS challenge
EDIT: forgot to include the iTunes Store Link
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/attention-pay-it!/id579985857?mt=8
superrobot
Member
From the boardgame world we're expecting two big releases.
Eclipse (Space ships! Exploration! Accountants!)
Agricola (Peasants! Starvation! Farming!)
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Did you get the first or second ending? Because if you got the first then there's just a little bit more for you to do, maybe half an hour, and then it'll be done done.
Amazing game.
But yeah, iOS has been a bit slow this year but I think that's OK, the pace was getting a bit manic towards the end of last year, I could do with finishing what's on my plate for a while. Plus doing things that aren't iOS games sometimes too.
Last year was imho a great gaming year for iOS...showing first consistent signs of platform maturity.
I think this year will be better
I am just hoping for better dedicated iOS releases (like some of the ones I listed) where they are designed for the tablet / phone from a control and storage POV. Too many bloated, shitty ports last year, things that are multiplatform such as BG, M&M and MTG which are well over 1gb, sometimes nearing 2gb and don't run all that well on the hardware.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
True, the sizes of games can get ridiculous but I think that's just the world we're in. How can they be shrunk?
I know it's heresy but I think the ports are some of my favourite games. There's so much I've not played in my life, it's nice to get ports of great games. Baldur's Gate was fantastic, Clash of Heroes is wonderful, the FF games, GTAs, even stuff like Aquaria. I'm not really that fussed on a lot of the casual iOS stuff, anything that ranks you on three stars will usually get old for me pretty quick. If anything I want more ports. I want an Xcom port and a decent SimCity. That Space Hulk port looks perfect, gimme. Basically, iOS is my favourite platform for strategy and RPGs.
Dedicated versions (such as Warhammer Quest) where they are built from iOS from the ground up and not just ported with all the bloat from PC where size isn't an issue. If it means reducing sound assets then fine.
It wouldn't be so bad if the update process didn't require nearly double the app size...
Minsc
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I wouldn't call BG a bloated game, not by any normal means. I don't think you realize how much artwork is in the game as a whole, the vast majority of that file size is from the huge variety of 2D art. 2GBs is small for a 50 hour RPG anyway (outside of the 16-bit era), especially compared to more recent things, like the 4GB DLC for ME3, which is probably only a few hours long, or when you compare file sizes to modern RPGs, which are 20GB+ installed.
I'll agree that SE games are unnecessarily bloated, stuff like Secret of Mana / Chrono Trigger taking up 600MB+ when it should be around 1-50MBs (going by SNES/DS sizes) is a different story than a 2GB game like BG taking up 2GBs.
Complaining about size is weak anyway, I always thought. They're finally rolling out 128GB models, so hopefully we'll see a 32GB bottom line for the devices in the future. High resolution 2D and/or 3D games (especially at iPad 4 retina quality) just eat up a lot of space. Any game that doesn't recycle the same assets over and over and is a decent length will be in the GBs going forward. It's pretty much always been that way, spare for some select games that rely heavily on a retro futuristic style or minimalist / pixel art.
Well when we do I will rejoice, until then I do think some games are not worth the install size. You are right about BG though I concede that, it's a massive game in terms of content.
I agree 10 fold. I do not want some substandard port with reduced experiences just because some people refuse to remove crap from their device/bought smaller storage to save money.
I have 64 gigs and my device is almost full (I think I have 3 gig left). When I need room, I can off my device or I do not get the app. Simple as that.
Pretty excited for this, I love the 40k universe.
Has their been any word on whether or not it's iPad only? I keep seeing it listed for just 'iOS" so I'm hoping that equals an iPhone release as well.
toddhunter
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2GB is fine by me when the game is as good as BG...if bug fix patches are like 100k.
This is more the issue to me at the moment.
This is more the issue to me at the moment.
Yeah that's the worst part, when you need nearly 5gb just to update the game. Delta updates are supposed to fix this but I have no idea if all apps use them.
PittaGAF
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Straight from dev mouth on TA thread:
iPhone - we will try! And no matter what, we will do it universal. Even if the UI has to be redone/reworked.
Personally I wouldn't hold my breath, surely not at launch (supposed between September and November 2013).
Multyplatform coop (PC and iPad) is confirmed.
And according to THIS interview....it's a PC game first and foremost...(no way the iOS version will sport that graphics).
All apps support delta updates if they've been written with iOS 6 support in mind. Bear in mind that deltas only fix the downloading aspect of updates, in the case of BG:EE you'll still need 4.5-5 GB of free space for the updating process itself. The system reserves x2 app space and duplicates the app while updating that copy, then once the update has gone through without issues it replaces the old version with the new.
All apps does this, it's common practice in the PC space as well (hello Steam).
PittaGAF
Member
The 'problem' is that iOS makes a security copy of your whole app when updating, so if something goes wrong you can always have your app back (before trying to update).
Delta update are for downloading less data instead of the whole app again, but it doesn't really resolve the 'you need double space' thing.....you still need double the space (for the original app and the soon to be patched one).
I'm not so sure how they could solve it.
That said, I love delta updates....I really hated downloading 1 GB of data for 'added FB integration' or 'minor bug fixes'.
Ah, damn. Well hopefully an iPhone version hits eventually.
Yeah they said as much, that the iOS version hasn't been shown yet. I was actually hoping for something a little more Hunters 2 for Space Hulk, in terms of the top down perspective (same one used in Warhammer Quest).
PittaGAF
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Yeah...to be honest, as much as I love Warhammer 40K, I'll be on the fence till the product is out...I wasn't really impressed by previous dev games, expecially on the technical side (and those screenshots look a bit extreme to me anyway)...but I'm willing to be surprised.
Plus, I'm already well beyond my hype limit with Warhammer Quest, spasmodically waiting for new infos or a gameplay video that shows UI and mechanics.
Download the desired app through iTunes on your PC, then connect your device and install it directly. It won't require double the space.
jessecuster
Member
It The Creeps, but not as good.
Don't have a code, but it's an incredible app especially on the iPad. Everyone get this if you can!
Ridiculous Fishing announcement trailer: https://vine.co/v/bHvb721Mu3j
Penumbear Gameplay video via kamcord
http://kamcord.com/v/78KeWi2QGwM/
I hope more devs include kamcord.. it automatically records gameplay and uploads!
somewhat like vine.. but better?
(kamcord is implemented in penumbear too!_
http://kamcord.com/v/78KeWi2QGwM/
I hope more devs include kamcord.. it automatically records gameplay and uploads!
somewhat like vine.. but better?
(kamcord is implemented in penumbear too!_
EleventhDoctor
Banned
I feel the same way actually. I used to buy at least 2 iOS games per week-now there's hardly anything coming out. I have been playing my 3DS a lot lately.
toythatkills
Member
A lot of iOS devs seem incredibly lazy. One game's a hit and all of a sudden everything that comes out is just that game reskinned and about 10% as good. Then there's another hit down the line and the cycle repeats.
Almost everything I play on iOS these days just makes me think "I've played this before, but better."
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Yeah. I think iOS really needs a shot in the arm with some creativity and fun-not just some game trying to cash in on trying to earn IAP.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I went for 32GB for my iPad mini while my previous iPad was a 64GB model. I thought was going to be fine since I felt to always have plenty or free space on the latter, but damn what a mistake I made. Honestly I have no idea
how some people here manage to go along with 16B, I had to strip mine from any music/movies besides a few episodes of TV shows in SD. Besides work stuff there's only games in there and now I have less than 1GB free!
Cool, looking forward to trying it out in the next days then. Is the dev's a gaffer by any chance?
Anyway, just posted hint #6 for guessing the grand prize for the gaf challenge @GAF_iOS_scores
A little nifty reward for whoever guesses the right answer first and tweets it!
Also, we're near an incredible achievement: I started the official GAF iOS Membership List less than two years ago and today we've reached #299!
Who will have the honour of being the 300th entry?
PalaceBrother
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Also, we're near an incredible achievement: I started the official GAF iOS Membership List less than two years ago and today we've reached #299!
Who will have the honour of being the 300th entry?
What's the list for? My iOS name is the same as my GAF handle.
sadly, nope. Adam isn't on the forums! but I'll ask him to watch the thread for feedback so post away any love/angst!
It does have some pretty awesome mechanics
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
I just did something pretty inprecedented in my history of f2p Farmville-type games, I gave $4.99 to Happy Street. It's just unbelievably cool and fun to see the new buildings grow, the artists they have on the game are my heroes. And it's such an effortless, polished experience all around, never felt that way about one of these besides maybe Tiny Tower...
knighthonor
Banned
Hey how well does that controller work in games like that, and does it work on Android OS as well?
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I see someone finally guessed the thing on twitter. I already have The Walking Dead Assault so
But the challenge is not on TWD Assault, getting a code for that was just the reward for guessing the grand prize
The Skybound guys are sponsoring us. And they're so cool, Robert Kirkman is awesome, the grand prize is fucking unbelievable...
But the challenge is not on TWD Assault, getting a code for that was just the reward for guessing the grand prize
The Skybound guys are sponsoring us. And they're so cool, Robert Kirkman is awesome, the grand prize is fucking unbelievable...
now I really want to know what's the grand prize
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Lara Croft and the guardian etc HD is down to $0.99
How is it? Controls are customizable, how do they work (layout is stickied, dynamic)? Always wary of dual stick shooters mechanics with a virtual pad...
How is it? Controls are customizable, how do they work (layout is stickied, dynamic)? Always wary of dual stick shooters mechanics with a virtual pad...
Qustion about 1000000...
I am at "hero" rank and I got all the objectives done without having reached 1 million poitns so far. Now when I die, it doesn't keep the score anymore. I always stay at the same score like I would need an objective to actually continue raking in more points...
Is this a bug or a bad design??
I am at "hero" rank and I got all the objectives done without having reached 1 million poitns so far. Now when I die, it doesn't keep the score anymore. I always stay at the same score like I would need an objective to actually continue raking in more points...
Is this a bug or a bad design??
superrobot
Member
Is it that it only keeps the high score, not your last score. When you exceed that it will remember it. You probably want to concentrate on score bonuses at this point if everything is unlocked.
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