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The iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch Gaming |Thread4| NOT Doomed
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Heh, coincidentally I just played through it for the first time on mac yesterday. Interesting game. I have a feeling it will be iPad exclusive though (assuming this is about a Limbo port).
toythatkills
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Looks like $1.99 is all you need.
Do you have direct experience of that on the iPad, or are just assuming that if it's true for the iPhone, it's true for the iPad? It really seems weird to me that so many people would be downloading apps over 3G on the iPad.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
End Night (iPad only) just got an update, fixed all the issues I'd had with controls, camera and lighting in one fell swoop, well done! For those not in the know, it's a neat survival zombie game where you run around a town collecting zombie samples while fending off the undead, and it plays a lot like a single stick shooter. With these issues all ironed out I give it a whole hearted recommendation, it's a great tense little game.
panama chief
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yeah. sometimes i wish i could transfer all my purchases to a NZ account, cause waiting till 11pm to play new games doesnt leave much time to enjoy the purchase.
hyp
Member
awesome, think I'll nab it now!
Hot damn. My best is only around 120k. Any tips?
chickdigger802
Banned
Noticed that Dream Heights was out worldwide now... yay?
You know what I really hate about ios?
it's not just Zynga that's guilty... pretty much every fremium shit is like this =/
Can devs even check your review came from you?
You know what I really hate about ios?
it's not just Zynga that's guilty... pretty much every fremium shit is like this =/
Can devs even check your review came from you?
chickdigger802
Banned
Usually... Until these pop up every day you boot up the app.
Maybe throw you a few gold coins as incentive....
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Goddamn, Kingdom Rush is pretty addicting. I ain't much of a fan of TD games, but this is with PvsZ in my top list.
bigwinnerx
Member
Was digging Kingdom Rush and then I hit a wall up in the snow levels and haven't gone back to it. Just can't get past a certain stage.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
I also hit a wall pretty early, in Pagra's (third stage) heroic mission. Certain upgrades help a lot in some stages. In Pagra's, the meteor upgrade helped a lot.
Keep trying!
Keep trying!
Looks like it's board-games-I-was-vaguely-interested-in-but-not-enough-to-pay-full-price-for-go-on-sale-day today. Tikal is on sale too for $0.99:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/tikal/id430920838?mt=8
They sense the future.
Plus the large amount of releases and games to review means more traffic to their site of course.
divisionbyzorro
Member
Does Tigris and Euphrates have good AI/multiplayer?
T&E is by far my favorite IRL board game, so a good iPhone implementation sounds pretty awesome...
T&E is by far my favorite IRL board game, so a good iPhone implementation sounds pretty awesome...
This was originally a WiiWare title I believe.
Minsc
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So browsing around kickstarter, I stumbled across an interesting sounding funded project, Zombies, RUN! (app link).
It sounds sorta like the game Epic Quest was supposed to be (which we never got), but for running rather than task management.
From what I understand, you use it as a app to record your running (works on a treadmill too), and simply start it with your run, and everything is done automatically. There's some stuff that goes on with headphones (it tells you stuff / story pieces / you run from invisible zombies), but at the end of the running session you are awarded stuff (weapons, med-kits, spare parts to expand your base). You then can use the rewards to improve your base and character's chance at surviving the invasion.
Here's some of the info from the app description:
I have no idea if it's any good, or how well written/produced it is, but it sounds pretty unique. There's a few positive impressions at TA, but not much else. I've used Run / Walkmeter in the past, and as nice as it was, it just didn't have any hook for me to keep using it. I'm also not sure how versatile it is, it says you can use it at any pace including walking. My main problem is I usually don't run alone, so this may be limited to treadmill use or cutting the grass for me, if the headphone section is important for the enjoyment of the app.
Could be pretty good if it delivers what it says it does, if you're looking for something to fill this very small niche.
It sounds sorta like the game Epic Quest was supposed to be (which we never got), but for running rather than task management.
From what I understand, you use it as a app to record your running (works on a treadmill too), and simply start it with your run, and everything is done automatically. There's some stuff that goes on with headphones (it tells you stuff / story pieces / you run from invisible zombies), but at the end of the running session you are awarded stuff (weapons, med-kits, spare parts to expand your base). You then can use the rewards to improve your base and character's chance at surviving the invasion.
Here's some of the info from the app description:
I have no idea if it's any good, or how well written/produced it is, but it sounds pretty unique. There's a few positive impressions at TA, but not much else. I've used Run / Walkmeter in the past, and as nice as it was, it just didn't have any hook for me to keep using it. I'm also not sure how versatile it is, it says you can use it at any pace including walking. My main problem is I usually don't run alone, so this may be limited to treadmill use or cutting the grass for me, if the headphone section is important for the enjoyment of the app.
Could be pretty good if it delivers what it says it does, if you're looking for something to fill this very small niche.
panama chief
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anyone day-1'ing the next ipad?
ive been saving bit by bit since last year(just to make sure im not grabbing a chunk out our savings for something frivolous) and im super excited. gonna accompany it with a decent pair of over the ear headphones and probably a gift card so im not having apple hit my account for all the HD edition of games ill eventually get.
ive been saving bit by bit since last year(just to make sure im not grabbing a chunk out our savings for something frivolous) and im super excited. gonna accompany it with a decent pair of over the ear headphones and probably a gift card so im not having apple hit my account for all the HD edition of games ill eventually get.
I'd like to, assuming I can offload my iPad 1 for a reasonable price. Is ebay my best bet?
bigwinnerx
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I'm not braving crowds (too old for that) but I will be putting in an online order for a 2S/3/Whatever.
My wife will get my iPad 2. I think that's fair. She already has a 4S, but, is "curious" about having an iPad.
Feel like putting in an order for a Marware CEO Hybrid 3 now.
panama chief
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they say its the best place to get the most, but you have to be weary of paypallers who dont pay. craigslist is second....if you have the heart for it.
this is my first day 1 apple purchase, but i hear the stories. if you preorder or purchase one online cant you just walk in a day later and get it? or do they not take pre-orders?
toythatkills
Member
Wow, that looks stunning. Free, too!
(Presumably with IAP, but I'll definitely give it a go.)
Also, on the earlier topic of devs not bothering to optimise their games for small filesizes, check this out; it's Fancy Pants Adventure:
How big do you reckon? 20MB? 50MB? 100MB? What's your money on?
Apparently it takes up an incredible 1.1GB of space on your device.
Wow, that looks stunning. Free, too!
(Presumably with IAP, but I'll definitely give it a go.)
Also, on the earlier topic of devs not bothering to optimise their games for small filesizes, check this out; it's Fancy Pants Adventure:
How big do you reckon? 20MB? 50MB? 100MB? What's your money on?
Apparently it takes up an incredible 1.1GB of space on your device.
Where did you find this number. On Touch Arcade, the NZ release is supposedly 269 MB.
Edit: nvm. wow, wonder how that happened.
bigwinnerx
Member
What I dealt with last year was each store had allocations and are separate transactions from anything online. Anything ordered online comes to you straight from China. Anything picked up in the store is a same-day in-person transaction.
From last year:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tec...-pre-orders-dont-start-until-then-either.html
I went to a few stores about a week after launch, couldn't find anything and eventually got lucky at a Target about 2 weeks after launch. Apple wants lines. It CRAVES lines. To avoid the line rush, just order online and wait a few more days.
Pahahahahah what a complete joke.Wow, that looks stunning. Free, too!
(Presumably with IAP, but I'll definitely give it a go.)
Also, on the earlier topic of devs not bothering to optimise their games for small filesizes, check this out; it's Fancy Pants Adventure:
How big do you reckon? 20MB? 50MB? 100MB? What's your money on?
Apparently it takes up an incredible 1.1GB of space on your device.
To put this in perspective, Just Cause 2 and Skyrim are around 5GB to download.
StarCreator
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Even though I only got my iPad 2 in October, I'd be tempted if I can offload it to a friend or someone local. Mainly because I think I choose poorly when I got the 16GB version - it hasn't been a problem yet but I can see it becoming a problem in the future.
panama chief
Member
yeah.....fuck that. ill be going to a target or BB in my area. im not even getting my warranty through them so no need to go to apple.
bigwinnerx
Member
Just because I was curious.
Ipad 2 16GB Wifi Good condition on Gazelle (using the Amazon gift card payment option) will give you ~$233.
Seems to be right in line with last year and the 1s when we first went through a new iPad iteration. These things lose about ~50% of their value after a year and ~75% of their value after 2 years.
Breaks down to a $22 a month device rental fee, essentially, if you flip it after a year. But, I'm sure if you go Ebay or Craigslist, you'll get a better return, this is like selling your car to a dealer.
Ipad 2 16GB Wifi Good condition on Gazelle (using the Amazon gift card payment option) will give you ~$233.
Seems to be right in line with last year and the 1s when we first went through a new iPad iteration. These things lose about ~50% of their value after a year and ~75% of their value after 2 years.
Breaks down to a $22 a month device rental fee, essentially, if you flip it after a year. But, I'm sure if you go Ebay or Craigslist, you'll get a better return, this is like selling your car to a dealer.
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Loved Kingdom Rush-my favorite iOS game by far. I've gotten all the achievements and stars, etc on it-just waiting for more content.
I started playing Jelly Defense to scratch that Kingdom Rush itch, but it's not quite...gelling...with me? I really like the polish that Kingdom Rush has...
WoolyNinja
Member
Wow, that looks stunning. Free, too!
(Presumably with IAP, but I'll definitely give it a go.)
Also, on the earlier topic of devs not bothering to optimise their games for small filesizes, check this out; it's Fancy Pants Adventure:
How big do you reckon? 20MB? 50MB? 100MB? What's your money on?
Apparently it takes up an incredible 1.1GB of space on your device.
In response to that spoiler - WHAT?!? That's insane for that game. IN-SANE!
YESSS was waiting for this. And Tikal too, awesome. You can never have too many awesome boardgames, i hope i have some gaffers on my friendlist who have it lol
It looks like Ra and Medici are also on sale with T&E and Tikal (BGG). Has anyone played any of these? I only have T&E right now, but for a buck each I'll probably just grab them all later.
May have to give this a try as I'm getting ready to ramp up my running. Too bad I don't have any good running headphones anymore -- got rid of those as I got into cycling, which is none too safe w/ earphones on.
Vire
Member
Amazing writeup on Simogo and how Beat Sneak Bandit was made:
http://toucharcade.com/2012/02/29/simogo-and-how-its-sausage-is-made/
Love these guys, well except for the jerk who decided you needed to hit the last boss 8 times.
http://toucharcade.com/2012/02/29/simogo-and-how-its-sausage-is-made/
Love these guys, well except for the jerk who decided you needed to hit the last boss 8 times.
Mike Works
Member
How do you add friends? Do you need an origin account?
Oh god why are you doing this to me, i'm a sucker for boardgames. I have none of these, i have Caylus, Ticket to Ride and Ingenious (alright, not really a Euro-style boardgame, bu still)
Glass Rebel
Member
Hey, you're a member! Congrats!
InaudibleWhispa
Member
Ra is a must have too. I got really addicted to it a couple of weeks ago (having never played it in real life). It's simpler and quicker than T&E and Tikal. The rules are incredibly straight forward, the only thing that'll take two or three games to get to grips with is how what you're buying is converted into points at the end. I haven't played much of Tikal, but T&E is also great. It has a nice tutorial too that walks you through a full game.
I.... How did THAT happen.
How are Ra and Medici? Don't know much about them.
EDIT: From searching "Knizia", it looks like quite a few of the games are on sale... Damn.
divisionbyzorro
Member
Too bad there's not a Blue Moon app. Truly the most underappreciated Knizia title. I burned so many hours on that game in college it's ridiculous.
Fox Mulder
Member
craigslist has no fees.
I sold an ipad 1 on ebay in january for $360, and ebay took $32 for a final value fee after paypal took a fee of $10 from the buyer's payment. Plus paypal put the money into a hold until the buyer left positive feedback because I don't sell often enough and it's a high risk item apparently. That was even with a 100% positive 200+ ebay feedback score since 2004.
bigwinnerx
Member
Bought T&E. Board game whore. GC says not many people are playing it though and only 4 people on my GAF friends list own it. If that changes, feel free to send a game invite.
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