Wonder if they have a discount planned along with it since it hasn't gone on sale even once. My long game backlog is kinda big at the moment for another RPG, but I'd grab it if it went on sale even if I wouldn't be playing it soon.
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iOS Gaming August 2014: This reads like paid advertising, narrated by Tom Hiddleston
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ArcaneSoul, a freemium 2D ARPG from Korea is out on the US App Store. It has only one type of currency and MFi game controller support.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arcanesoul/id892626405?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arcanesoul/id892626405?mt=8
I wanted to check in after my flight and say thanks for the recommendations.
I ended up obsessed with the inkle games. I played through Sorcery! 1 and 2 (I got a poor ending in 2 having missed one of four important things, but I am committed to not replaying until I've taken a single save to the end), and then two back-to-back runs of 80 Days. Wonderful, wonderful stuff. I think Sorcery! 2 is going on my Game of the Year list. As much as I loved 80 days, I prefer the more bespoke interactions of your inventory and skills on the world in Sorcery! to the systematic approach employed in 80 Days.
So yes, thanks! These titles hadn't even registered for me and they were all wonderful.
...I also got 8 levels through Monument Valley and yeesh, it's not what I expected. It's more like Botanicula than a puzzle game, and having gone in with such wrong impressions I fear I'm not giving it a fair shake and just being a negative ninny.
I ended up obsessed with the inkle games. I played through Sorcery! 1 and 2 (I got a poor ending in 2 having missed one of four important things, but I am committed to not replaying until I've taken a single save to the end), and then two back-to-back runs of 80 Days. Wonderful, wonderful stuff. I think Sorcery! 2 is going on my Game of the Year list. As much as I loved 80 days, I prefer the more bespoke interactions of your inventory and skills on the world in Sorcery! to the systematic approach employed in 80 Days.
So yes, thanks! These titles hadn't even registered for me and they were all wonderful.
...I also got 8 levels through Monument Valley and yeesh, it's not what I expected. It's more like Botanicula than a puzzle game, and having gone in with such wrong impressions I fear I'm not giving it a fair shake and just being a negative ninny.
More_Badass
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I saw Monument Valley as more of an experience than a puzzle game, in how it blended the music, the artistry, tactical gameplay. Maybe if you see in that manner, you'll enjoy it more.I wanted to check in after my flight and say thanks for the recommendations.
I ended up obsessed with the inkle games. I played through Sorcery! 1 and 2 (I got a poor ending in 2 having missed one of four important things, but I am committed to not replaying until I've taken a single save to the end), and then two back-to-back runs of 80 Days. Wonderful, wonderful stuff. I think Sorcery! 2 is going on my Game of the Year list. As much as I loved 80 days, I prefer the more bespoke interactions of your inventory and skills on the world in Sorcery! to the systematic approach employed in 80 Days.
So yes, thanks! These titles hadn't even registered for me and they were all wonderful.
...I also got 8 levels through Monument Valley and yeesh, it's not what I expected. It's more like Botanicula than a puzzle game, and having gone in with such wrong impressions I fear I'm not giving it a fair shake and just being a negative ninny.
Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies has been released in English now.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney/id882362024?mt=8 (posting from iPad so may not work.)
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney/id882362024?mt=8 (posting from iPad so may not work.)
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Damn. No money!
"I object to me being broke!"
(A little pee'd off because I bought the 3DS version for $30 and this came out like six months later!)
Well you dont need money to start.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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I can't play just one episode!
PittaGAF
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Thanks, was too excited
The app itself could use some better layout and some more bell and whistles (no slide, just buttons, no Gamecenter, lot of unused space) but it's serviceable and the game is sooooooooo great it doesn't matter.
Back fighting the Blob empire!!!!
toddhunter
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I'm a big fan of the Sentinel Tower defense series, so it is great to see Sentinel 4.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id845072358?mt=8
It'll be free in a week.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id845072358?mt=8
It'll be free in a week.
Thanks, was too excited
The app itself could use some better layout and some more bell and whistles (no slide, just buttons, no Gamecenter, lot of unused space) but it's serviceable and the game is sooooooooo great it doesn't matter.
It's mainly designed for PCs, so I doubt we'll see a UI tailor-made for iOS (including Gamecenter support), unfortunately.
Yesss, thanks for the heads-up.
Any info on how the iOS port is, visuals, translation etc?
Minsc
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Early impressions (from here) seem favorable with the obvious improvements/changes (much higher resolution graphics, no 3D effect or dual screens)... I haven't seen any specific issues or flags mentioned about it yet.
It's already translated on the 3DS, so I'm not sure they'd go through the trouble of re-translating it for iOS... I'd expect it to use the same translation as from the 3DS. It's apparently a little cheaper on iOS too ($20 for everything with DLC, vs ~$30 or so on the 3DS).
It is free, so if you're worried about performance on a specific older device, you can easily see first hand.
infiniteloop
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PittaGAF
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Robotziane
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I need friends on my game Centre - currently only have my wife set as a friend
Add me please....
Username is gtrowles443
Apologies in advance if this is deemed off topic.
Add me please....
Username is gtrowles443
Apologies in advance if this is deemed off topic.
toddhunter
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So RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 just went f2p.
I just... it is like "whatever" at this point.
I just... it is like "whatever" at this point.
60 FPS alone makes this worth trying. It's f2p but fair, with only one currency. Having fun with it. Three different characters to play with. Reminds me of that Reaper game, but better.
glaringradio
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So because I'm a sucker and a huge fan of Metal Max, I got the latest Kemco RPG 'Rusted Emeth'.
Do Kemco have something against releasing games that have decent framerates? I've just spent 15 minutes playing it, and it is now deleted. Honestly, what reason is there for a game so simple running like actual rubbish.
Serves me not right for watching the trailer which shows perfectly how janky the game runs.
Do Kemco have something against releasing games that have decent framerates? I've just spent 15 minutes playing it, and it is now deleted. Honestly, what reason is there for a game so simple running like actual rubbish.
Serves me not right for watching the trailer which shows perfectly how janky the game runs.
Looks great!
Rodney McKay
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Guess they realized people don't want to pay money for what was essentially a F2P game to begin with.
From the description: "Game is pre-loaded with over $5.00 of in-game currency. "
What a deal!
I may actually download it and try it now to see how bad it is.
Matt Frost
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Most of the Cartoon Network Games are on sale right now for 1$. Dont know for how long it will be but hurry up because they have some fun games like Best Park in the Universe, or The Great Prank War... or the really awesome brawler Mutant Fridge Mayhem: Gumball (Time Tangle is NOT on sale). I bought Power Puff Girls, Ghost Toasters and Calling All Mixels and Mixels is really good. Dont hesitate with any of these game because they are fun and good and for 1$ you can go wrong.
https://itunes.apple.com/artist/cartoon-network/id300726272
Not affiliated or paid advertising, not narrated by Tom Hiddleston either...
More_Badass
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^^^
Obvious paid advertising is obvious
Picked up Pako, Sentinel 4, and Bit Worms last night. Will post more detailed impressions later
Pako - must buy if you like twitchy arcade action, varied diverse stages, tight controls, awesome soundtrack
Sentinel 4 - it's the Sentinel you know and love, but bigger and better. Doesn't reinvent the TD wheel, but certainly polishes it to a mirror shine. A lot of tactics at your disposal, things to upgrade, RPG elements
Bit Worms - reminiscent of ...and then it rained, but more complex and tricky. Will test your focus and reaction, solid twitchy puzzler
Obvious paid advertising is obvious
Picked up Pako, Sentinel 4, and Bit Worms last night. Will post more detailed impressions later
Pako - must buy if you like twitchy arcade action, varied diverse stages, tight controls, awesome soundtrack
Sentinel 4 - it's the Sentinel you know and love, but bigger and better. Doesn't reinvent the TD wheel, but certainly polishes it to a mirror shine. A lot of tactics at your disposal, things to upgrade, RPG elements
Bit Worms - reminiscent of ...and then it rained, but more complex and tricky. Will test your focus and reaction, solid twitchy puzzler
Dog Problems
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Most of the Cartoon Network Games are on sale right now for 1$. Dont know for how long it will be but hurry up because they have some fun games like Best Park in the Universe, The Great Prank War or Monsters Stole My Birthday Cake... or the really awesome brawler Mutant Fridge Mayhem: Gumball (Time Tangle is NOT on sale). I bought Power Puff Girls, Ghost Toasters and Calling All Mixels and Mixels is really good. Dont hesitate with any of these game because they are fun and good and for 1$ you can go wrong.
https://itunes.apple.com/artist/cartoon-network/id300726272
Not affiliated or paid advertising, not narrated by Tom Hiddleston either...
If I didn't already have all of them I'd take advantage of this. I hope a Clarence game is in the works.
Most of the Cartoon Network Games are on sale right now for 1$. Dont know for how long it will be but hurry up because they have some fun games like Best Park in the Universe, The Great Prank War or Monsters Stole My Birthday Cake... or the really awesome brawler Mutant Fridge Mayhem: Gumball (Time Tangle is NOT on sale). I bought Power Puff Girls, Ghost Toasters and Calling All Mixels and Mixels is really good. Dont hesitate with any of these game because they are fun and good and for 1$ you can go wrong.
https://itunes.apple.com/artist/cartoon-network/id300726272
Not affiliated or paid advertising, not narrated by Tom Hiddleston either...
Monsters Ate my Birthday Cake is still $5 =(
Matt Frost
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PittaGAF
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WARNING: paid advertisement incoming.
Star Realms is fantastic.
The app is good, not stellar....its PC and maybe Android heritages are evident...I would have preferred an app made for iOS only in mind.
On iPhone playing without zooming on every card is impossible, it lacks a friend list so far and it doesn't show the badge on the icon.
On iPad you can play without even zooming.
That said, the game is fantastic....I'm loving it.
If you like deck builders, don't miss it.
Star Realms is fantastic.
The app is good, not stellar....its PC and maybe Android heritages are evident...I would have preferred an app made for iOS only in mind.
On iPhone playing without zooming on every card is impossible, it lacks a friend list so far and it doesn't show the badge on the icon.
On iPad you can play without even zooming.
That said, the game is fantastic....I'm loving it.
If you like deck builders, don't miss it.
Pako is fuuuuun! Runs flawlessly on my non-retina Mini, to boot! The game is pretty tricky so far, but the controls are so satisfying and fair that you start to slip into a groove of donuts and s-slides.
Apparently I'm #1 in the world! The only one... Something's up with their leaderboards.
Edit: leaderboards work. I am TERRIBLE at this game.
Apparently I'm #1 in the world! The only one... Something's up with their leaderboards.
Edit: leaderboards work. I am TERRIBLE at this game.
Guys, give Arcane Soul a try. Very fun hack and slash with RPG elements. It's free and it's very fair, with only one currency and no timer, ads or DRM shenanigans. Looks gorgeous and it's running at glorious 60 fps, which makes combat fast and fun. Three different characters to play with.
Nothing groundbreaking, but a good amount of fun for free. Reminds me of Muramasa and Dragon's Crown, but obviously not as good.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arcanesoul/id892626405?mt=8
Nothing groundbreaking, but a good amount of fun for free. Reminds me of Muramasa and Dragon's Crown, but obviously not as good.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arcanesoul/id892626405?mt=8
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Spell Fall is pretty good! I like the mechanics better than Puzzles & Dragons.
I know I'll eventually hit the F2P wall but I think it's pretty good.
Ace Attorney DD should've been editor's choice though!
I know I'll eventually hit the F2P wall but I think it's pretty good.
Ace Attorney DD should've been editor's choice though!
Spellfall , not spell fall
Rekwest
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Blame to TheFLYINGManga_Ka
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Fuck yes, can't wait to play it
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I need friends on my game Centre - currently only have my wife set as a friend
Add me please....
Username is gtrowles443
Apologies in advance if this is deemed off topic.
Read the OP.
More_Badass
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More_Badass
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How long has it been? Looking for recommendations?
Picked this up last night after seeing it earlier in the thread and it totally giving me nostalgia vibes for Skidmarks on the Amiga.
I like it, but I can't help but think the first car park level and car combination need the controls tightened up just a smidgeon. The perspective kind of works against itself too as it is easy to have zero time to react to a police car coming at you in many circumstances depending on which direction you are traveling.
Some of the later levels feel quite restrictive as well compared to the car park, though the muscle car feels great to drive.
Having fun, but I think I'd be having more if it was actually just the muscle car in the car park level.
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