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iOS Gaming August 2015 | Last chance to play your favorites before iOS9 breaks them
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It should, yes.
Hi everyone, I don't write here often but I'm a long time reader of GAF and there's a game I worked on that just received a big update yesterday.
Game name's is SuperHero Jump! and is a free game (with removable ads) about jumping, with heroes' ispired characters with weird powers. It is basically an endless "jumper" with some nice touch here and there.
If you want to give it a try here's the iTunes link (it's available on Android too)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/superhero-jump!/id979856861?mt=8
Game name's is SuperHero Jump! and is a free game (with removable ads) about jumping, with heroes' ispired characters with weird powers. It is basically an endless "jumper" with some nice touch here and there.
If you want to give it a try here's the iTunes link (it's available on Android too)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/superhero-jump!/id979856861?mt=8
Visualante2
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I know the people who made this one, it has quite nice presentation and they're hoping to make a bit of money to get their company off the ground. I just checked out the forced tutorial and it's a bit plodding and slow but give it a chance the actual game is pretty neat.
More_Badass
Member
If anyone was interested, my LC GO Review is up now:
http://indiegameenthusiast.blogspot.com/2015/08/ios-review-102-lara-croft-go.html
Plus a whole array of other reviews
9/10s from Destructoid and Pocket Gamer, 4/5 from Pocker Tactics
http://indiegameenthusiast.blogspot.com/2015/08/ios-review-102-lara-croft-go.html
Plus a whole array of other reviews
9/10s from Destructoid and Pocket Gamer, 4/5 from Pocker Tactics
Yep.
More_Badass
Member
Oooo...that looks like something I might need to get.
Anyone playing Beat Da Beat?
sage solitaire is great, really addictive http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/27/9211287/sage-solitaire-zach-gage-iphone-ipad
Matt Frost
Member
Man, Harry Slater is back at it again proving he is a bad reviewer. He always fails to see the big picture. He gave a 6 to Ski Safari 2 and here is why I dont agree with him and what I wrote on the review comments:
Oh that looks amazing!
There is another unnoticed new nice free game called Bullet Boy. Gamezebo gives it a 4.5 out of 5.
http://www.gamezebo.com/2015/08/27/bullet-boy-review-right-target/
Going to try it
Oh that looks amazing!
There is another unnoticed new nice free game called Bullet Boy. Gamezebo gives it a 4.5 out of 5.
http://www.gamezebo.com/2015/08/27/bullet-boy-review-right-target/
Going to try it
^^^ Yeah, I was going to check out Bullet Boy as well. Reminds me of Tap & Blast.
And wanted to correct my earlier post on Amazon Underground. Apparently, devs only get paid $.002 not two cents per minute their game is played. So huge difference. I thought $.02 seemed generous. Not so sure now if it is such a great deal for devs, although Mario said the calculations looked viable.
Here's a link to what is used to pitch to devs that someone posted in the Underground thread.
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-underground-new-business-model-for-android-apps/
And wanted to correct my earlier post on Amazon Underground. Apparently, devs only get paid $.002 not two cents per minute their game is played. So huge difference. I thought $.02 seemed generous. Not so sure now if it is such a great deal for devs, although Mario said the calculations looked viable.
Here's a link to what is used to pitch to devs that someone posted in the Underground thread.
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-underground-new-business-model-for-android-apps/
More_Badass
Member
Dandy is really good. Responsive controls, and the pacing is different from your usual shmup. For example, when enemies appear, you stay on that screen till you defeat them. The enemies are quit varied, from enemis with shields that reflect your bullets to enemies that eat your bullets and shoot them back at you. Enemis that charge at you, or follow your movement, or get angry when you shoot them. You can also shoot enemy projectiles with your own bullets
So far the stacking power-ups are cool and add things like fiery damage or larger bullets
Very polished and colorful presentation
So far the stacking power-ups are cool and add things like fiery damage or larger bullets
Very polished and colorful presentation
Had played it last year when it soft-launched, it's pretty fun
Matt Frost
Member
Ok I had my eye on it but now is a purchase. Loving that descriptions about the tons of different enemies with all those variations.
Dandy trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GBOcZ8Ssnw
It is fun. I liked a lot those DK sections and this just improves on that. Lovely.
Amazing week: Lara Croft GO, Ski Safari 2, Bullet Boy, Breakneck and now this one.
And this weeks just keep on giving:
Sketch Breaker seems to be nice as well... downloading...
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketch-breaker/id967266596?mt=8
More_Badass
Member
Minecraft: PE continues to get even closer to the PC version. Next update is going to add a ton of new content: the Nether, Sprinting, Sneaking, Hunger, Revamped touch controls, Potions and brewing, Enchanting, Rain and snow, Controller support, and more
Matt Frost
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Can't get Lara craft to work. First time it came up with the title screen and Game Center bubble and froze (but playing the music), second time only 'Lara croft' appeared - bit the 'go' part. Tried turning the iPad off and on again. iPad Air 2, running iOS 9 latest PB (3?). Anyone else having problems?
Controller support might finally tip me over the edge to get a controller. Especially when it gets cross-play with the windows 10 version and/or realms support. Steel series the best choice?
Controller support might finally tip me over the edge to get a controller. Especially when it gets cross-play with the windows 10 version and/or realms support. Steel series the best choice?
infiniteloop
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Steel series or the CTRLi are good.
Think Frost had this issue. Try turning Game Center off.
Matt Frost
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I am playing Bullet Boy and while is a nice DK barrel inspired game, I feel like I am playing the same level all the time. Most of the sections are identical on each level and it feel very repetitive. Is like playing the same obstacle set up over and over. Not fun. With that and all the freemium shenanigans (at least it doesnt have timers) this is on the verge of getting deleted. Sadly as it could have been amazing if it were premium, without all that watch-ads-to-get-power ups thing. Endless mode feels very pay-to-win this way.
Yes, sign off GameCenter on settings before running the game and you are good to start enjoying this. Once the game is loaded you can safely sign in again and you are set to earn those achievements.
Yes, sign off GameCenter on settings before running the game and you are good to start enjoying this. Once the game is loaded you can safely sign in again and you are set to earn those achievements.
I haven't had a chance to play Bullet Boy except the first two levels. But have you played Tap & Blast? It's really good with a lot of variety and gets quite challenging.
Matt Frost
Member
No I didnt know about it. I see it got released when... well, when I had surgery and some pretty bad times this past winter... so watched a video and the trailer and looks awesome. Bought and removed BB... thanks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v=wo4qPoby0Vw
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tap-blast/id778814847?mt=8
Thanks, seemed to do the trick. Is that just a one-time thing?
Matt Frost
Member
Sadly... no, happens every time the app starts and hangs every time on the same place.
More_Badass
Member
This War of Mine is getting a console version with a ton of new content, including an increased focus on children in wartime
I wonder if that content will make its way to mobile
I wonder if that content will make its way to mobile
Whoa. Didn't realize it has a bunch of IAPs. In any case, I do remember it being challenging in the sense of having to earn enough peppers or whatever they are to progress.
Hope it hasn't been monetized differently since I played it...and am steering you wrong.
Edit: I was completely off base. Blame it on old age and my memory. It was actually free to begin with, but they probably changed it to $.99 to offset the fact that you can access all levels without paying.
And, I found, some original impressions from our man Bron...More_Baddass...when it came out:
Matt Frost
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No its just cosmetic stuff like new costumes and unlock everything early. I like the game very much, thanks again!
Heard about it on the most recent Idle Thumbs and it sounds really good. Didn't realise it was iOS, thought it was only PC.
Glad you like it. May have to download it again myself.
More_Badass
Member
Divide By Sheep got updated with the final world, and is on sale for $0.99. It's a colorful polished game that layers on the mechanics for some truly devious puzzles. Can't go wrong for $1
Oh nice, grabbing it now. SpellTower is still on my iPad.
More_Badass
Member
Going to be putting the September OT together over the weekend
Any title suggestions? I was thinking of something related to "back to school" or "summer's over"
Right now, the ones I've thought of are:
iOS Gaming September 2015 | Summer ended, but your backlog never will
iOS Gaming September 2015 | Back to school with a backlog
Any title suggestions? I was thinking of something related to "back to school" or "summer's over"
Right now, the ones I've thought of are:
iOS Gaming September 2015 | Summer ended, but your backlog never will
iOS Gaming September 2015 | Back to school with a backlog
Saucycarpdog
Member
Maybe something related with the new iPhones or maybe Force Touch? Going to need to be creative though to fit backlog in there somewhere. Maybe just stick with school related if that's easier.
iOS Gaming September 2015 | Back to school with Books, Backpacks, and Backlogs
More_Badass
Member
You guys are going to love Space Grunts. It's the next game from Orangepixel, who made Heroes of Loot, Gun Bros, and Groundskeeper.
It's a turn based action game, and it's really good. Picked up the beta on Steam and there's a lot of content. It's turn-based, but it's fast, enemies move when you move, and there are traps and hazards to evade. You can collect a lot of cool gadgets and upgrades like cloaking and triple shots.
It's a turn based action game, and it's really good. Picked up the beta on Steam and there's a lot of content. It's turn-based, but it's fast, enemies move when you move, and there are traps and hazards to evade. You can collect a lot of cool gadgets and upgrades like cloaking and triple shots.
You guys are going to love Space Grunts. It's the next game from Orangepixel, who made Heroes of Loot, Gun Bros, and Groundskeeper.
It's a turn based action game, and it's really good. Picked up the beta on Steam and there's a lot of content. It's turn-based, but it's fast, enemies move when you move, and there are traps and hazards to evade. You can collect a lot of cool gadgets and upgrades like cloaking and triple shots.
Sounds great! Orangepixel really needed to branch out and do something completely different. Their past few games have been a little disappointing as if they were coasting a bit.
Sitting here pissed that the damn Canadians got to watch the Hannibal finale that IGN gave a perfect 10 to....long wait until Saturday night. Damn you NBC.
Need to distract myself and get back to Lara Croft GO.
Warm Machine
Member
Who covers iOS games? We have had a heck of a time getting any press for Star Bridge. Reached out to Touch Arcade, Slide to Play, and Pocket Gamer so far.
GoodCoffeeJoey
Banned
The Hitman Sniper leaderboard has been fixed, all of the modded scores have been removed.
PittaGAF
Member
Lara Croft GO is freaking fantastic.
I must be dumb because I'm 3 hours in and I'm still at the end of second to last world..and I've been even stuck for a bit.
The game is easier for sure than Hitman GO but I'm liking it more, feels much more an adventure.
It's even much less 'try&die' ... you can usually look at the screen and after a while solve the puzzle without having to try every possibile move beforehand.
I've even repeated a level several times already but could'd find the last jar.
The 'level replay' value of Hitman was higher, because here you just have to pay attention to the background, but it's nice nonetheless.
Really loving it and already sad knowing it will end probably today or tomorrow already, but it's been absolutely worth it and I'm having a blast.
I hope they make millions and, like Hitman, new levels are on the way.
As others said, Deus Ex GO can't come soon enough....this 'GO' is a legit new franchise and I applaud Square Enix Montreal for being one of the very few traditional console publishers trying something original, new and built from the ground up for mobile instead of the usual port.
I like a lot that, despite having similarities of course with Hitman GO, I find the whole experience more meditative...in a Monument Valley sort of way (not only because of the graphics)...great stuff, highly recommended.
I must be dumb because I'm 3 hours in and I'm still at the end of second to last world..and I've been even stuck for a bit.
The game is easier for sure than Hitman GO but I'm liking it more, feels much more an adventure.
It's even much less 'try&die' ... you can usually look at the screen and after a while solve the puzzle without having to try every possibile move beforehand.
I've even repeated a level several times already but could'd find the last jar.
The 'level replay' value of Hitman was higher, because here you just have to pay attention to the background, but it's nice nonetheless.
Really loving it and already sad knowing it will end probably today or tomorrow already, but it's been absolutely worth it and I'm having a blast.
I hope they make millions and, like Hitman, new levels are on the way.
As others said, Deus Ex GO can't come soon enough....this 'GO' is a legit new franchise and I applaud Square Enix Montreal for being one of the very few traditional console publishers trying something original, new and built from the ground up for mobile instead of the usual port.
I like a lot that, despite having similarities of course with Hitman GO, I find the whole experience more meditative...in a Monument Valley sort of way (not only because of the graphics)...great stuff, highly recommended.
UncleSmoothie
Neo Member
Gamezebo. If it's not a free-to-play game you could try Pocket Tactics, but they're pretty choosy about what they cover.
I didn't even realize Slide to Play was still going.
I think Slide to Play now just republishes articles from other sites.
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I see on Pocket Gamer, Noodlecake is also expressing concerns / doubts on Amazon Underground. I don't really know why devs agreed to it if they don't think it's going to monetize enough. There are plenty of devs on Amazon that still aren't in the program.
But I guess Amazon's App Store wasn't making much money for devs to begin with so something is better than nothing.
More_Badass
Member
From PG's article
Ouch.Josh@Crescent Moon Games said:
That's a terrible money:time ratio. 1 minute for $.002 comes out to 5 minutes for $0.01, and 500 minutes or 8 hours 19 minutes for $1. That means 24 hours of play equals about $2.52.
Yeah, I edited my earlier post noting that it had only been $.002 per minute. I find it surprising that devs are openly expressing negativity about it, which is warranted but I'm sure Amazon isn't too happy about it.
At least Noodlecake did praise Amazon for trying something different. I do think it's an interesting idea, but that payout is way too low.
On a side note, it's interesting how some of the F2P games fit into this. Some devs made significant changes to their apps, which costs time and money, but others like Halfbrick just let Amazon charge zero for IAPs. I was just curious and you can buy a 1,000,000 coin pack for nothing (normally $29.99).
More_Badass
Member
I'm on Mini 2 as well, no crashes
Yeah, I know you have one so figured you probably would have mentioned it.
I did recently update to 8.4.1. Not sure if that is causing it. Usually happens when I finish a level and sometimes it loses the save from that level.