Ingueferroque
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As if it wasn't obvious from that trailer.
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The iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch Gaming |Thread4| NOT Doomed
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As if it wasn't obvious from that trailer.
Have you guys tried Trigger Fist? It's a multiplayer third person shooter. They did something very interesting to the controls, which is remove the Y axis altogether. It may sound bad, but it actually works really, really well, and I think it's a very good way to make the genre more approachable on touchscreens.
Game is basically a MP shooter with 3 different classes, some perks and the usual positive reinforcement stuff found in shooters these days. Main problem with the game is that, while matches are 4x4, there's only support for up to 4 players online, since they use Gamecenter. So they fill up with bots. Thing is, the AI is really good. I mean, really good. They will flank you, retreat if overwhelmed, pursue objectives, etc.
Not amazing by any means, but fun. Level design is pretty good too, even with the limitation of being in one plane only. Some fun modes, like a "oddball" mode where you carry and protect a goat (yeah). Graphics and sound are meh, but get the job done.
You mean the one guy complaining about IAP? I wouldn't jump the gun yet, let's wait. Some people complained about Happy Street being riddled with IAP and I think the game is fine.
Game is basically a MP shooter with 3 different classes, some perks and the usual positive reinforcement stuff found in shooters these days. Main problem with the game is that, while matches are 4x4, there's only support for up to 4 players online, since they use Gamecenter. So they fill up with bots. Thing is, the AI is really good. I mean, really good. They will flank you, retreat if overwhelmed, pursue objectives, etc.
Not amazing by any means, but fun. Level design is pretty good too, even with the limitation of being in one plane only. Some fun modes, like a "oddball" mode where you carry and protect a goat (yeah). Graphics and sound are meh, but get the job done.
You mean the one guy complaining about IAP? I wouldn't jump the gun yet, let's wait. Some people complained about Happy Street being riddled with IAP and I think the game is fine.
Awesome Animals
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Yep, can't wait for this to get released. I've been down on iOS gaming for a few months now. Glad I found this earlier today.
GeekyDad
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Yeah, it looks like a decent guilty pleasure, but I'm gonna wait 'til it goes on sale.
Even on android it's the same thing.
I'll buy a $50 no problem on the PC but a $15 game that was ported all the way back from the ps2? Absolutely not.
i am really happy to pay full price for great games. and i LOVE apps like carc that don't waver with their pricing. i don't mind occasional sales for promotion like playdek does (everyone buy summoner wars complete set when it goes on sale tomorrow), but i get really cynical about developers who just constantly spam sales as part of some sort of marketing strategy. really makes you feel like a sucker for every paying full price. (EA)
K so after looking at it FOREVER and seeing every update have AWESOME content, I'm finally about to pull the trigger on Starbase Orion. Are the people (sorry I forgot your names) who used to play coop in it still doing that? Or if not, willing to pick it up again? I distinctively remember 2 or 3 people in here... Let me know. 
butzopower
proud of his butz
K so after looking at it FOREVER and seeing every update have AWESOME content, I'm finally about to pull the trigger on Starbase Orion. Are the people (sorry I forgot your names) who used to play coop in it still doing that? Or if not, willing to pick it up again? I distinctively remember 2 or 3 people in here... Let me know.
Play with me Smiley!!! We can play Ascension, SO, and GW2 4ever and ever.
And yea, those guys push some really feature rich updates.
God, I had no idea. That has me sick to my stomach. Wish they'd launched on iPhone so I could give them my money.
IMO, Kingdom Rush is the best TD game ever made. It's so addictive, I actually had dreams of firing magic bolts and poison arrows at waves of goblins.
Field Runners 2 is probably the second best TD game, with great production values and gameplay... but it's ridiculously tough. I alternate between hating it and wanting to throw my ipad out a window, to weeping tears of joy whenever I manage to clear a board.
That's a terrible lineup.
Ministration
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Did flash games require the same investment that iOS games do these days? I wasn't aware that the flash games of old were made to the same expectations of polish and appeal that people demand of iOS games nowadays.
Spiderweb is run by Jeff Vogel and his wife. He's said blatantly on his blog that he isn't after success - he just makes enough to make ends meet for his family so he can develop the next Spiderweb game. It wouldn't be fair to compare any indie developer without an existing brand to someone in Vogel's current position; the latter has been at this for nearly two decades. He has an established fanbase that he can tap on with every game he makes. He can forecast his revenues; it's a done deal, and he is perfectly accepting of his routine. Not so for other indies.
Nobody gets VC money to make the indie game of their dreams. VC money only goes to two things: MMOs and stuff like Rage of Bahamut. EDIT: Sole exception to this rule would be Indie Fund, the guys who funded Dear Esther and QUBE - if you consider them a VC. (More like an angel investor, really.)
Some people at TA say anything with IAPS is fucked, I'll believe the Slide to Play review over those guys.
Anyway it looks awesome, I'm getting it!
Mind sharing which games? They all look rather sub-par to me.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Here I was about to rave about Trigger Fist and looks like I've been beaten to it!
I love console shooters, but my lifestyle is very "nomadic" right now so it isn't like I can just chill out with the latest COD. My issue with ios shooters has always been my difficulty in controlling them.
The only shooter I've really loved is the version of Wolfenstein 3d that I picked up a few months ago. The controls worked so well, I remember wishing that there were more shooters like that, without a Y-axis to complicate things.
I'd seen some buzz about Trigger Fist as a "hot" game and such, but didn't bother paying attention because it's "just another iOS shooter with crappy controls". Then I saw on the TA review that it didn't have a Y-axis.
Man, it changes EVERYTHING. Think of everything you'd expect in a modern FPS, and just take away the Y-axis and there ya' go. It handles like a dream.
Really guys, I'm not made of money and I don't even have my iPod connected to wifi all the time, but this game has great bot matches and it's (in my humble opinion) well worth $5. You'd likely pay at least that on any other platform.
Seriously guys, it's just that good. It isn't perfect. There's no 64-person multiplayer or anything, but it's kinda like being able to play Counter Strike on your phone. It's pretty special.
I love console shooters, but my lifestyle is very "nomadic" right now so it isn't like I can just chill out with the latest COD. My issue with ios shooters has always been my difficulty in controlling them.
The only shooter I've really loved is the version of Wolfenstein 3d that I picked up a few months ago. The controls worked so well, I remember wishing that there were more shooters like that, without a Y-axis to complicate things.
I'd seen some buzz about Trigger Fist as a "hot" game and such, but didn't bother paying attention because it's "just another iOS shooter with crappy controls". Then I saw on the TA review that it didn't have a Y-axis.
Man, it changes EVERYTHING. Think of everything you'd expect in a modern FPS, and just take away the Y-axis and there ya' go. It handles like a dream.
Really guys, I'm not made of money and I don't even have my iPod connected to wifi all the time, but this game has great bot matches and it's (in my humble opinion) well worth $5. You'd likely pay at least that on any other platform.
Seriously guys, it's just that good. It isn't perfect. There's no 64-person multiplayer or anything, but it's kinda like being able to play Counter Strike on your phone. It's pretty special.
Puzzle Craft and Dominion. I don't think I can talk about the third until it actually goes up. People should be able to guess. Or maybe some sites are talking about it. IDK. I'm working late tonight and haven't looked.
Puzzle Craft is 100% legit. It DOES have some social game tropes (earning money every 2-6 hours, etc) but it is NOT aggressive about it. It's hours and hours of fun for $0.99 - no need to transact further.
Ha! But it'll be coop, how will I beat you!
Also you're down with GW2? With the GAF guild? Sweeeeeeeeeet
I'll get it when I'm home later tonight Haven't played in a while but yeah I think I was one of those people.K so after looking at it FOREVER and seeing every update have AWESOME content, I'm finally about to pull the trigger on Starbase Orion. Are the people (sorry I forgot your names) who used to play coop in it still doing that? Or if not, willing to pick it up again? I distinctively remember 2 or 3 people in here... Let me know.
GC is the same as GAF name.This is how Happy Street is for me.
GeekyDad
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So, then, it's like Civ? It's not one, long game? I could dig that.
I picked the absolute smallest/quickest rule set and map size for this particular one, against a single CPU opponent. But yeah I'd say it it similar to Civ in terms of game lengths. 4 player mp games can last a very long time depending on how active each participant is (4 humans, 4 cpu, gigantic galaxy map and you'll play 'forever').
Johnlenham
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Anyone feel like adding me on Happy Street? Johnlenham on there
Katana_Strikes
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Oooh has anyone played Cafeteria Nipponica?
Just saw that it's out.
Just saw that it's out.
Ug yes, every time I go fishing I get that same stupid "Beginner Fisherman" achievement, even though ive caught over 100 trout by now.
nicoga3000
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Kingdom Rush is kicking my ass, which makes the game a love/hate thing. I LOVE that the game is fun and that it's challenging, but I HATE feeling terrible at the game, haha.
Anyone know what this Mystery Game is? Also, didn't know Dominion was this week. Looks like I'll be digging in the couch for a few dollars.
Just saw that it's out. Looks somewhat interesting but im not convinced it has acceptable controls. No reviews yet?
Black Label is so much better. Especially on iOS. I wouldn't bother with vanilla BP2 if I were to get only one.
yeah same, I bought it last night and only played for like 20 mins but I can already tell how addicting its going to be
edit: looks like IAP is going to be just saving time. basically you can play the two match 3 games to collect resources to sell and wait for your taxes, or just buy coins. like right now I need to make a settlement that costs 500 gold and I have about 200
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
I bet it goes f2p
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
That's the general consensus over at TA.
Walter Matthau
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Dominion was just submitted this week so it is very, extremely, highly unlikely it is releasing this week.
I think so.
Not as great of a value as the other expansions, but the cards are pretty powerful.
GeekyDad
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Well, you don't have to feel that you have to play it on Normal. KR has a progression system, so I recommend doing harder missions on Easy, earn stars, upgrade units/meteor spell, and then go back to them later on Normal and Hard. Eventually you'll earn all of the stars. But they set it up that way so that you can't plow through the game too fast.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
So if anyone was brave enough to bite with Trigger Fist at $4.99 the patch this morning made the game crash when entering games.
I got around it by making sure Game Center synced my progress, then deleting and redownloading. Some folks have lost some progress, but I didn't so you might be safe also.
This game is a real gem, and I hope this patch doesn't become a huge stumbling block to the burgeoning community.
The devs are trying to push through an emergency patch ASAP.
I got around it by making sure Game Center synced my progress, then deleting and redownloading. Some folks have lost some progress, but I didn't so you might be safe also.
This game is a real gem, and I hope this patch doesn't become a huge stumbling block to the burgeoning community.
The devs are trying to push through an emergency patch ASAP.
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