nicoga3000
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Someone already took it - hope they post impressions! I'm really considering the game, but I need to get some reviews and thoughts!
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Someone already took it - hope they post impressions! I'm really considering the game, but I need to get some reviews and thoughts!
Macho Madness
Member
I've been playing a lot of Hambo. Pretty fun game, and probably worth the buck. Might pick up Brainss soon based on the TA review and buzz on it. Plus, I like a developer who interacts with fans. Always good.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
LOL, never gonna happen, lurkers will 99% of times get codes dropped this way... sorry.
Maybe post a couple of codes using the reveal code by quoting tag name game [/Xmail] where X is "e", if you fancy getting impressions.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
They where? We had a whopping ONE contest in-thread, after that each one had their own thread.
If you're talking about the one post I'd make with results and linking to the specific thread then clearly you should loosen up a bit and get ready because contests are coming back very soon (thanks Tunesmith!).
panama chief
Member
Highly anticipating participating in whatever challenges should come. Any idea what game is first?
Macho Madness
Member
Wish they'd release Zynga Slingo for iPad. Yeah, I said it.
Ace Harding
Member
I'm looking for a huge iPhone time sink. Some vague ideas about my ideal iOS game:
- Lots of micromanagement
- Simulation
- Strategy
- Turn-based, or no need to worry about acting fast
- Super deep - lots of different angles to take, knobs to tweak
- Engaging world, backstory
- Space trading, or civilization building, or squad building, or character development
Thats's a big list of things I like, some of which might be mutually exclusive. Its also incredibly broad because I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for. Is there anything that fits at least some of those descriptors on iPhone? Am I asking too much of the platform?
- Lots of micromanagement
- Simulation
- Strategy
- Turn-based, or no need to worry about acting fast
- Super deep - lots of different angles to take, knobs to tweak
- Engaging world, backstory
- Space trading, or civilization building, or squad building, or character development
Thats's a big list of things I like, some of which might be mutually exclusive. Its also incredibly broad because I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for. Is there anything that fits at least some of those descriptors on iPhone? Am I asking too much of the platform?
Robert Ashley
Member
The giveaways are insufferable. It's just marketing, plain and simple. Reading this thread is like browsing Craigslist now. Where's the conversation?
And to the gimmie gimmie freebie crowd: The little thrill you get from "winning" a free code is the sensation of being manipulated by price games. Play something you actually want to play for once.
And to the gimmie gimmie freebie crowd: The little thrill you get from "winning" a free code is the sensation of being manipulated by price games. Play something you actually want to play for once.
So don't post codes then? Last time I posted some guy gave me shit for promoting my game and not posting a code. That's why I included a code this time. Seems like another case where you're going to piss people off either way.
Fan of your work btw. Loved the podcast episode on pinball. I found it really informative.
This guy knows where it's at. Starbase Orion will be EXACTLY what you're looking for. Also, just because it always needs to be mentioned, Ravenmark is worth checking out for sure, turn-based strategy with TONS of content and a great game.
You should be able to make a free US account. There are a lot of guides on the net to show you how.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
I don't mind the noise of code giveaways in the thread - its great to give things away, and lately it hasn't been so bad. I just kind of feel dirty when PikPok does things like make you go out and find the icon for their app, and have regular users continuously post it in an attempt to win something.
If people were just like "here's our game, first 5 PMs I get will get codes!" that'd be great. I mean, I get it - when your logo of your product is posted over and over again, it builds recognition and hopefully interest. I just wish their advertising was a little less blatant. There are definitely people who skim through this thread, looking for an app that's been posted about frequently, and because apps are so cheap, impulse buy it. I really don't mind overall, it just feels a bit dirty. =\
There are some good reviews on Touch Arcade and iFanzine. We've been getting some mixed reviews overall, so I will say Brainsss definitely isn't for everybody. People either love the game or aren't really feeling it, which is fine.
The controls are different than every other game out there, so there's a bit of a learning curve and if you're expecting a hardcore RTS, you're going to be disappointed.
That being said, we've tried really hard to have depth, yet simplify the controls for the iOS. We've kept the GUI to a minimum, which is why we don't have things like saved groups. It just felt too cumbersome.
Any indie dev that doesn't release on iOS must hate money more than Capcom hates their fans.
This would be amazing on mobile:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/05/07/lone-survivor-review/
This would be amazing on mobile:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/05/07/lone-survivor-review/
Fantastical
Death Prophet
No one?
I feel like there's gotta be a lot of these games on iOS I just don't know of any.There is always SimCity:No one?
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simcity-deluxe/id380017992?mt=8
Pachterballs
Banned
hey, you know the appstore twitter twittered about your game right? I"m expecting that; that will seriously help push your game out. called it a clever designed surivivor strategy or something.
Yeah we saw that. It was really nice of them to tweet us. As much as apple can be a pain to deal with sometimes they've really helped us out a lot. I'm really thankful for that.
Honestly at this point any logo that gets spammed in an ios board/thread for free codes makes me literally never try the game even if it's a free one.
EleventhDoctor
Banned
I guess I'll pick up your slack then-because I've found a few games that I've really enjoyed quite a bit from that same method here that I would have never heard of otherwise. You certainly can't rely on the iTunes top 100 to find good games.
No one?
I had a surprising amount of fun with the G5 games (e.g. Virtual City). There is IAP, but it's definitely not necessary (just gold). The full game goes for 4.99 but was free before, which is when I got it, I have no idea what the free game contains unfortunately :/ The game is a lot like the old Tycoon games, where you connect resource/production-chains and transport stuff, less city building... still had fun though, there's challenges and sandbox.
EDIT: Oh that reminds me, didn't Tribez HD get a lot of praise in here?
I'm saving my credits up for the inevitable Infinity Blade Dungeons.
Was it just the one time? Credit where credit's due, you took the hint and moved it out of the main thread.
Here's an idea for the code giveaways: every time you give one away, encourage the people who get one to come back and give their thoughts on the game. This couldn't be enforced, obviously, but just something along the lines "don't forget to come back and tell us what you thought!" with each giveaway. If just a few people did so, it would make giveaways less of a complete waste of time for all the people not getting codes.
Minsc
Gold Member
That's quite harsh!
It looks great to me (or at least like this), you can zoom out and the 2D is nice. It's not that withdrawn from Kingdom Rush either... you get fighter towers to sap passing units while ranged towers hit them from a distance, lots of tower upgrades, and probably the most units on the screen at once of any TD I can think of. The levels are also extremely challenging on the higher difficulties as well, and I enjoy the RPG aspect a lot more than Kingdom Rush.That's quite harsh!
Yeah it's too soon to judge the game in depth, but the presentation/tutorial was just a slap to the face. The first impression is that of a flash game from 10 years ago :b The animations are so bad...
Maybe I should just take a break from the genre after the perfection that was KR.
Ace Harding
Member
Great, thanks for the recs. Those seem perfect based on the app store summaries. I'll give Starbase Orion a shot first (also based on Smiley90's recommendation).
Thanks guys!
Oh really? Excellent. I'll have a browse around and give that a go. Thanks for the reply!
Edit: Do I need to use a card registered to a US address in order to download things from itunes? That might be a stumbling block
GeekyDad
Member
I wouldn't say it's that bad, but I do agree, the giveaways can completely derail the focus of the thread on some days. Some days seem worse than others, but just for practicality, there should probably be a separate thread for codes, promos, and giveaways. I don't have an issue with the whole thing. I think it's a great way for devs to promote their product, and those folks who don't mind jumping through hoops can. But to saturate a thread dedicated to the discussion of games...well, it kinda fucking sucks.
And on that note, gonna go play some more Spellsword.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Ghost Trick has iCloud syncing. Every other game needs to step it up.
This game also has great animations.
This game also has great animations.
StarCreator
Member
Ghost Trick has iCloud syncing. Every other game needs to step it up.
This game also has great animations.
I've never had it do anything of value though; once, the game was nuked from my iPad by a botched iTunes sync and the iCloud stuff failed to do anything useful when I reinstalled it. Ended up just doing a full device restore to get my save data back.
Man if you haven't played Tropico you should...don't think it is on iOS though
Have you played Dungeon Raid? It fits the time sink bill
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Yes. i won't tell yet tho, don't want people training and then get burned before the challenge comes
It'll be a classic, to get the ball rolling again with a big number of participants and then from there we'll see and choose something more fresh.
edit: LMAO@Fuu that really made me laugh while laying on a bed of this fucking hospital, thanks man
@Zoc: yeah mate, just with the Canabalt contest, it's in the op.
Awesome Animals
Member
Yes. i won't tell yet tho, don't want people training and then get burned before the challenge comes
It'll be a classic, to get the ball rolling again with a big number of participants and then from there we'll see and choose something more fresh.
YAY!
Maastricht
Member
Great recommendations everyone. I am sad that my overview thread was closed, as this is exactly the kind of information I wanted to put in there. I'll try to find another way to collect all the recommendations in these threads elsewhere outside of GAF, and post a link here.
Ok, thanks I'll try it out.
I also have a 100$ gift card to the app store, most of which will likely be dedicated to buying games. What are the must haves that aren't the most popular, or that I might not know about? (i.e. not angry birds, fruit ninja, etc.)
I especially enjoy rpg's, and strategy/thinking games.
StarCreator
Member
Oh really? Excellent. I'll have a browse around and give that a go. Thanks for the reply!
Edit: Do I need to use a card registered to a US address in order to download things from itunes? That might be a stumbling block
No, I think they don't ask you for a credit card/address if you register a certain way. Downloading a free app or something. They have to accomodate all those kids with iPod Touches that download free stuff.
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