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iOS Gaming August 2013: The Curious Case of no Subtitle
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Supposed to be out later today.
Woo, glad it's presumably still on course for release today.
Holy shit LOL, Terraria sent to die
JUNK JACK X IS OUT! - $4.99
Will there be TWO competing Minecraftian games in the OP later today? WHO KNOWS!
JUNK JACK X IS OUT! - $4.99
Will there be TWO competing Minecraftian games in the OP later today? WHO KNOWS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLINP!!!!!!!!! THE ROOM UPDATE IS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
toddhunter
Member
Downloading The Room update now. I have no end game save...so hopefully I can just jump right into it.
Edit. You can! Playing now.
Meanwhile cut the rope is free https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id394610743?mt=8
Edit. You can! Playing now.
Meanwhile cut the rope is free https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id394610743?mt=8
I couldn't resist picking it up. Already have it on Steam and I'm going to buy the Vita version, but I just need to see how they've worked around the touchscreen.
I don't think I'll bother with Jump Jack X, I never really got into Jump Jack. I still think 'Eden: World Builder' is the best world creation 'game' on iOS.
It's Junk David, Junk...
Unless that was a subtle burn? "can't even remember it's name"
Looking at both I am going with Terraria, Junk Jack just seems a little too blocky and I know Terraria has a fuckton of depth.
Woah, I don't know how that happened. I can't even blame auto-correct, I'm on a laptop.
Terraria can easily consume hundreds of hours of your life if it gets its hooks into you. I was pulling all-nighters when it was first released.
WOO! THANK YOU!
Glad they reconfirmed the sequel will be out this year, too. It's like having my birthday THREE times a year! ;p
I've got it on steam but never really played it. What's the draw?
It's not ideal on a touchscreen, but hopefully you'll enjoy it. It can be quite compelling.
It's a charming little 2D adventure with some cool crafting and building. The loot progression kept me playing too, you're always getting something cooler to keep digging / killing stuff with.
My biggest draw was waiting for my friends to build elaborate tunnel systems and then digging through a lake bed and flooding them. Man did I used to get shouted at for that.
Edit: Well, it took me about 5 minutes of playing to get hooked again. I think it's the music or something. Can't wait to crack this out on iPad, the extra screen space will be very welcome.
Junk jack looks much better especially for iPhone, but what really these games are about? I am completely lost on the concept. I tried out terraria for like 5 minutes and had no idea what exactly I am supposed to do. Are there any aims in these games?
EDIT: Guess it got explained more or less above. I will try it out when the game is on sale.
toddhunter
Member
Finished The Room epilogue. Short and sweet.
I have no idea what is going on
iOS Terraria doesn't have any multiplayer connectivity though, something Junk Jack X has.
Junk Jack X is the sequel to Junk Jack, which essentially was 2D Minecraft, a persistent sandbox game where you explored random procedurally generated worlds full of monsters, treasures and secrets, crafted items and built stuff. X adds among other things multiplayer, liquid physics, a story mode. It's quite hard to summarize really.
Cut the Rope has gone free!
Not universal but both versions had their prices changed.
Pretty sure most people have it already, can't hurt to share though.
iPad
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-the-rope-hd/id394610743?l=en&mt=8
iPhone
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-the-rope/id380293530?l=en&mt=8
Not universal but both versions had their prices changed.
Pretty sure most people have it already, can't hurt to share though.
iPad
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-the-rope-hd/id394610743?l=en&mt=8
iPhone
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-the-rope/id380293530?l=en&mt=8
It seems like they're saying in the TA forums that playing it on the iPhone is kinda crappy but on an iPad it's fine.
Yeah, it really is. I just bought earlier today and it is as good as people have been saying all this time.
After seeing videos of both, Terraria looks like the more interesting game and seems like it's better in the action adventure department too. I also really dislike how big the blocks are in Junk Jack.
Speaking of Minecraft-likes, man Minecraft Pocket Edition is all I've been playing lately! And I'm not even so much of a Minecraft fan but I feel it's just perfect for mobile gaming. Being able to just hop in and continue mining and building etc in quick bursts seems to be the perfect fit for the game.
I'm in the same boat.
I don't have the time to play both. I'm leaning towards JJX because I believe they must have the experience to build a better control scheme. Terraria uses virtual sticks, right?
Does JJX?
chickdigger802
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picked up both. never played junkjack 1, played a bit of terraria on pc but stuff came up and never got around.
They both scratch a similar itch so far, while jjx seems more minecrafty, while terraria focuses less on building and more on exploration and rpging.
strange that terraria, a port, controls way better than jjx on ios. jjx controls are just clumsy.
Terraria uses virtual sticks but you can manually touch blocks to break. it actually works pretty well.
They both seem to work better on ipad mini than iphone, but on the smaller screen its easier to reach up to the 'hotbar' imo.
Perfectly playable on iphone though (I really wish you can zoom out a bit more on iphone, screen is high res, take advantage of that more!).
lack of icloud support for both kinda sucks though.
terraria gets a thumbs up from me
jjx, not sure atm. :|
They both scratch a similar itch so far, while jjx seems more minecrafty, while terraria focuses less on building and more on exploration and rpging.
strange that terraria, a port, controls way better than jjx on ios. jjx controls are just clumsy.
Terraria uses virtual sticks but you can manually touch blocks to break. it actually works pretty well.
They both seem to work better on ipad mini than iphone, but on the smaller screen its easier to reach up to the 'hotbar' imo.
Perfectly playable on iphone though (I really wish you can zoom out a bit more on iphone, screen is high res, take advantage of that more!).
lack of icloud support for both kinda sucks though.
terraria gets a thumbs up from me
jjx, not sure atm. :|
picked up both. never played junkjack 1, played a bit of terraria on pc but stuff came up and never got around.
They both scratch a similar itch so far, while jjx seems more minecrafty, while terraria focuses less on building and more on exploration and rpging.
strange that terraria, a port, controls way better than jjx on ios. jjx controls are just clumsy.
Terraria uses virtual sticks but you can manually touch blocks to break. it actually works pretty well.
They both seem to work better on ipad mini than iphone, but on the smaller screen its easier to reach up to the 'hotbar' imo.
Perfectly playable on iphone though (I really wish you can zoom out a bit more on iphone, screen is high res, take advantage of that more!).
lack of icloud support for both kinda sucks though.
terraria gets a thumbs up from me
jjx, not sure atm. :|
The bolded part is the main reason I'm more interested in Terraria. Probably going to get it later.
Rar, yeah that got me interested, too. Haha, strange that JJX has the clumsier controls. I guess it probably just comes down to preference. Eh, no big rush I'll wait for more impressions. Let us know your thoughts when you get it!
Thanks for the impressions chickdigger.
PittaGAF
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I'm in the same boat...latest rumors say that next 10 Semptember only new iPhones will be displayed...so new iPads are scheduled later, possibily a new conference in October.
The fact that iOS7 for iPad is behind schedule give strewnght to these rumors
((If rumors are true (RETINA iPad mini) I would stay clear of the mini it because it will suffer as the iPad 3 being underpowered for the screen (depends on games tough...I have no use for 3D so the iPad 3 is still perfect for games but wife wants it
)Wild rumors are saying they will sport the fabled A7 chip...but I personally do not belive it (last time I heard from old collegues in the market told me the first A7 chips won't be seen till 2014...but who knows...maybe the power of Apple could sped up R&D and production...I doubt it, still I hope for it).
I want certainly a less weight&bezel device tough.
chickdigger802
Banned
jjx uses this weird slide to move (slide left, to move left, etc) and its not quite responsive. terraria's virtual stick thing works decently enough because there is autojump (you can manually jump by pushing up) which makes navigating pretty smooth.
it just works well.
curious if I will buy this again on vita lol.... maybe :X
You just sold me on Terraria (on the mini), thanks
Yeah, I'm on board. Sounds like the controls aren't perfect, but I can deal with a little struggle as long as it's not what defines the experience. Can't wait to build a new, massive and elaborate lair, that was always my favorite thing to do in the PC version.
chickdigger802
Banned
curiosu about console/vita version because the pc one was far from perfect too.
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
Just burned through The Room Epilogue in about 20 minutes. Probably not wise given that it'll probably 3-4 months until I get to play some more.
Very enjoyable.
Very enjoyable.
JJX uses tap and hold to move in a direction, swipes to jump (up/diagonally) and tap and hold to break blocks/build.
Short learning curve and it works really really well. Even depth to it in terms of jumping around (diagonally you can jump two block lengths instead of one, which lends itself to some clever building/digging mechanics).
Short learning curve and it works really really well. Even depth to it in terms of jumping around (diagonally you can jump two block lengths instead of one, which lends itself to some clever building/digging mechanics).
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Just booted up Terraria and gave it a go. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm at the bottom of a big hole. Better look at those tutorials methinks...
Fucking great, isn't it. After about 30 hours you'll totally lose the inability to stop hearing it though.
I was so happy to hear they hadn't changed it. As soon as it started playing I was grinning like an idiot.
Terraria is notorious for being a bit confusing and overwhelming in the first hour or two. We've all been there. Then you craft your first few items, and start to build a shelter, and before you know it, it's 6AM in the morning and you're mining rare minerals in the bowels of hell.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
So... what actually IS the point? Dig? Build? Build what?
I've figured out how to dig and how to place blocks to get out of the big hole I dug. Do I build myself a house or something?
chickdigger802
Banned
the terraria tutorial is pretty good.
i dont' remember there being one on the pc version.
its pretty much all about exploring, crafting, upgrading gear, fighting bosses, repeat.
i dont' remember there being one on the pc version.
its pretty much all about exploring, crafting, upgrading gear, fighting bosses, repeat.
Thats a fair complaint. I found it challenging since I'm not very good at strategy and tactics (easy XCOM:EU is hard enough for me), so playing on the 2nd difficulty setting for Ace Patrol makes it less about the mission.
I played it more than XCOM on my iPad because the mission length was shorter and lower risk, so easier to wind down with, which is what I use my iPad for a lot (games before bed)
http://terraria.gamepedia.com/Terraria_Wiki
Everyone playing Terraria for the first time should bookmark the wiki. I'd recommend first trying to figure out things on your own, since the joy of discovery is a big part of the game's appeal, but every now and then some help can be nice. There isn't a big community to swap hints with this time around.
But to answer your question, it's hard to describe what "the point" of Terraria is. There's a sense of progression to be found in upgrading your items, learning the systems, and defeating bosses, but at it's core it's a sandbox experience. You don't follow a linear path from start to finish, you do whatever you want.
// New in the OP //
local multiplayer up to 4 players and online multiplayer up to 2 players
a creative mode to unleash your creativity and build everything you can imagine
a fully featured equip system with more than 390 different wearable items to enhance your adventures or just to make your friends envy!
an adventure mode that will let you travel between multiple planets with different and intriguing environments
750+ crafts to be built
1600+ treasures
350+ placeable items
150+ different creatures and monsters
and much more
Use 5 different Lums in this beautiful action physics puzzle game. Destroy everything with Cannonball Lum, create spotlights with Light Lum, use Antigravity Lum to make their hideouts fly away, or turn them into glass by using Transparent Lum. Sometimes you just need to turn everything into stone. Stone Lum can handle that.
200+ CRAFTING RECIPES - weapons, armor, potions, and more!
25+ BLOCK TYPES to build anything you can imagine!
75+ MONSTERS!
5 BOSSES!
Over a DOZEN environments to explore!
Dynamic water & lava, day/night cycles!
10+ NPCs to meet and recruit to your home!
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Also highlighted are the The Room updates, the Iesabel update and a recent BADLAND update.
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WTB: compact OP impressions for the two warring 2D sandbox games.
(currently I prefer Junk Jack X solely due to the multiplayer) going to write some basic impressions myself later.
local multiplayer up to 4 players and online multiplayer up to 2 players
a creative mode to unleash your creativity and build everything you can imagine
a fully featured equip system with more than 390 different wearable items to enhance your adventures or just to make your friends envy!
an adventure mode that will let you travel between multiple planets with different and intriguing environments
750+ crafts to be built
1600+ treasures
350+ placeable items
150+ different creatures and monsters
and much more
Use 5 different Lums in this beautiful action physics puzzle game. Destroy everything with Cannonball Lum, create spotlights with Light Lum, use Antigravity Lum to make their hideouts fly away, or turn them into glass by using Transparent Lum. Sometimes you just need to turn everything into stone. Stone Lum can handle that.
200+ CRAFTING RECIPES - weapons, armor, potions, and more!
25+ BLOCK TYPES to build anything you can imagine!
75+ MONSTERS!
5 BOSSES!
Over a DOZEN environments to explore!
Dynamic water & lava, day/night cycles!
10+ NPCs to meet and recruit to your home!
---
Also highlighted are the The Room updates, the Iesabel update and a recent BADLAND update.
---
WTB: compact OP impressions for the two warring 2D sandbox games.
(currently I prefer Junk Jack X solely due to the multiplayer) going to write some basic impressions myself later.
Just lost two straight hours to Terraria. Built myself a competent little house, did a little mining, made myself some copper tools, weapons & armour. I'm finding the controls better than I expected. I feel like I can do anything I could on the PC, only it takes a little longer. I'm using a combination of zoomed out with stick control for big mining and combat, and then zoomed in with touch control for precision work.
Man I wish this had local multi. The missus is sat next to me playing it too.
Man I wish this had local multi. The missus is sat next to me playing it too.
LossLess009
Member
As much as I like that little puzzle game, there are currently too many Lums in the OP
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