Asides from the super poor track selection, it just felt off to me. The rhythm of the "taps" didn't connect with the music as it does with EBA and Ouendan. At least that's what I got from it.
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Asides from the super poor track selection, it just felt off to me. The rhythm of the "taps" didn't connect with the music as it does with EBA and Ouendan. At least that's what I got from it.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Track selection is definitely lacking, yeah. And while the taps don't line up with the main theme or whatever, at least their in time!
But I see what you're saying. Maybe this will inspire a dev to take it to the next level.And regarding Run Roo Run, I was going to buy it, but the talk of how easy it is really puts me off a bit.
While it gets the EBA mechanics basically right, it's kind of dry and doesn't have much personality or any charm. I mean, I think it plays fine, but it doesn't really measure up to the greatness of EBA/Ouendan or even come close...
krypt0nian
Banned
I want to punch it in it's face and I'm loving it at the same time!
At first I was disappointed when I heard Run Roo Run was mostly casual and not very difficult, but then I tried the extreme levels and some of them, due to the nature of the game design, makes it pretty frustrating. I'm more entertained just trying to shred off time in the 'casual' levels
I know what you mean. There was one level where one of those little platforms that disappear under your feet kept crumbling instantaneously? It felt like a glitch. Got past it on my 3075th go...
For Flash video it works pretty well, otherwise not so much.
TheNamelessOne
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The difficulty is all in perfecting the levels and shaving of miliseconds.
I'm pretty sure if the disc gun was eliminated in Super Crate Box, I could go on forever. The disc gun always kills me.
What do the numbers mean on the stats page in SCB for the enemies? Here's my stats just for fun (the # of minutes can't be accurate...lol)
What do the numbers mean on the stats page in SCB for the enemies? Here's my stats just for fun (the # of minutes can't be accurate...lol)
One just came out, apparently. Check out Hatchi.
TheNamelessOne
Member
The numbers don't seem to add up though
Wolves Evolve
Member
New high-quality free game out today: Lol-A-Coaster. Game is developed by Pachinko Pictures in Melbourne, Australia and its a sorta-not-really advergame. Sorta-not-really in that its actually GOOD.
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKE9gIregDY
Download Link
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/lol-a-coaster/id490374305
My impressions:
(Disclosure: I know the devs but I'm not involved in the game)
+ Its much much much MUCH better than usual advergames - in that its an actual high-quality game first and foremost. The product is limited to background images and theme elements. So its unobtrusive enough that you can go 'oh yeah', but then be reminded that its a free game. The polar opposite of Doritos FaceCrunch.
+ Simple mechanic, deep dynamics - its just about avoiding the blocks with the warning system (think Solipskier) but grabbing as many items as possible.
+ Unlocking means something - there's cars to unlock and combine together to form new roller-coasters with special properties. These are hinted at in places but otherwise you just have to experiment.
+ Four reasonably long levels. The meta-game is about grabbing points, and its an aggregate so you get to a certain amount after 2-3 playthroughs, unlocking more cars.
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKE9gIregDY
Download Link
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/lol-a-coaster/id490374305
My impressions:
(Disclosure: I know the devs but I'm not involved in the game)
+ Its much much much MUCH better than usual advergames - in that its an actual high-quality game first and foremost. The product is limited to background images and theme elements. So its unobtrusive enough that you can go 'oh yeah', but then be reminded that its a free game. The polar opposite of Doritos FaceCrunch.
+ Simple mechanic, deep dynamics - its just about avoiding the blocks with the warning system (think Solipskier) but grabbing as many items as possible.
+ Unlocking means something - there's cars to unlock and combine together to form new roller-coasters with special properties. These are hinted at in places but otherwise you just have to experiment.
+ Four reasonably long levels. The meta-game is about grabbing points, and its an aggregate so you get to a certain amount after 2-3 playthroughs, unlocking more cars.
slick7rick
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^that link isn't working on my 4s for some reason
FlutterPuffs
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Edit: Yes, it was old news
Not sure if this is old news, but:
The iPhone version of Soul Calibur will be available for download on the 19th, Namco Bandai announced today.
The iOS port of the classic arcade and Dreamcast fighting game features all 19 fighters and a mode list that includes arcade battle, time attack, survival, extra survival, practice and museum modes. Of these, time attack, survival and extra survival are compatible with Game Center's Leader Boards
Taken from: http://andriasang.com/comznn/scios_date/
Not sure if this is old news, but:
The iPhone version of Soul Calibur will be available for download on the 19th, Namco Bandai announced today.
The iOS port of the classic arcade and Dreamcast fighting game features all 19 fighters and a mode list that includes arcade battle, time attack, survival, extra survival, practice and museum modes. Of these, time attack, survival and extra survival are compatible with Game Center's Leader Boards
Taken from: http://andriasang.com/comznn/scios_date/
I think it's AU only
elrechazado
Banned
aus only it seems?
I just cracked the top 50 overall, that's good enough for me!
I downloaded it in anticipation of my iCade arriving but haven't tried it yet. Love the art style though.
Gamecocks625
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What is everyone scoring on Super Crate Box on iPad? I seriously can't break 20. My goodness.
It's available in NZ too.
Wolves Evolve
Member
Sorry; seems like its coming out Monday around the world. America beginning in two hours.
Rekwest
Member
There is 17 City 2. May be is good.
GeekyDad
Member
Do you happen to know if what they mean by "relative touch" is simply moving your avatar anywhere on the screen, a la DoDonPachi Res etc.? I know there's also a virtual analog stick, but I read somewhere they recently added "relative touch" controls as an option. I just wanted to be sure that's what that was before I downloaded it. Not a huge fan of those virtual control sticks.
ShineALight
Member
I can't shave another 0.01 off my score in that chapter. How the fuck?? Put it on YouTube! (I'm whitehomiez)
Damnit, no story mode again?Edit: Yes, it was old news
Not sure if this is old news, but:
The iPhone version of Soul Calibur will be available for download on the 19th, Namco Bandai announced today.
The iOS port of the classic arcade and Dreamcast fighting game features all 19 fighters and a mode list that includes arcade battle, time attack, survival, extra survival, practice and museum modes. Of these, time attack, survival and extra survival are compatible with Game Center's Leader Boards
Taken from: http://andriasang.com/comznn/scios_date/
No game center?!
I couldn't get past 10 at first. It takes a LOT of practice. Play it safe: abuse the mines, and clear as many monsters as possible when you get a good weapon. Once you find your flow, you'll get to 100 in no time. Still, I won't deny that the controls are incredibly awkward at times.
New video of The Pinball Arcade: Theatre of Magic running on an iPhone 4.
Looks phenomenal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V21lDOd9jD4
Looks phenomenal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V21lDOd9jD4
HOLY SHIT. Is that a port of Williams Pinball Classics? I had a look at their YT videos and Ripley's was there (but not iOS?) and that was a Stern game.New video of The Pinball Arcade: Theatre of Magic running on an iPhone 4.
Looks phenomenal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V21lDOd9jD4
http://www.pinballarcade.com/
All the tables are coming to pretty much every platform out there. The have all the major licenses: Williams, Bally, Gottlieb, Stern.
It's pinball heaven.
Therealbeatris
Member
Hatchi is great I have been raising a little monster for two days. The game itself is super straight forward and easy and the presentation is great. It has an old retro feeling to it, all the graphics are greyscale, and fits the feel well.
Fox Mulder
Member
Yeah, I sat here trying to shave off time and got top 25 so far. Sucks about the leaderboards being split between iPad and iPhone versions though.
How did you even find that app? It came out only a few days ago and hasn't made waves.
Fox Mulder
Member
it's had some recent coverage on toucharcade.
krypt0nian
Banned
*** As featured on TouchArcade ***
I should pay attention to TouchAracde.
I never know about any apps until I see a lot of forum chatter about them.
krypt0nian
Banned
I usually just watch this thread honestly.
Therealbeatris
Member
I read about it on Touch Arcade, they did a little scoop on the game. I had some money left over from Christmas iTunes GC and decided to try it. It has been worth it so far, hopefully the devs support the game further with some content updates.
http://www.pinballarcade.com/
All the tables are coming to pretty much every platform out there. The have all the major licenses: Williams, Bally, Gottlieb, Stern.
It's pinball heaven.
How are they going to sell this? IAP for each table? I just watched the iPad video, and I am dying for this.
Will they have the Twilight Zone table?
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