whatevermort
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Agree with that. TOB clearly isn't top tier. We should wait a while before adding in recommendations etc.
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iOS Gaming Thread April 2013: Now with GAF Gold IAP
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chickdigger802
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how is sushi spinnery? Is it similar to the restaurant one?
I'm back!
We can add an appshopper row to the GAF iOS membership list, what do you say?
Also, about impressions: I'd say we had many about Fish out of the water at the very least.
Game is not very good, IMO. Good for an afternoon at the most, no compelling score mechanics, zero lasting appeal.
Fully agreed on the impressions/OP contents parts, I'll curate the OP some tomorrow. We should maybe also add a GAF rating to each game?
GAF Says (out of 5):
Regarding AppShopper I was working on some ideas for new OP grafix and slapped these together earlier today;
1) New pic/way of viewing the Membership list
2) Similar pic/way of viewing AppShopper names (added people who listed their earlier here already)
This sheet also has a webform to enter yourself into, testing to see if this is viable to not be spammed to death like the iOS member list was once in times of yore.
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The form to enter yourself to the list is here: quote to see
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The idea of adding them onto the Membership list is however another good idea, I'll leave it as is for a little while and see if this works out.
((both of these bits are currently in the OP under the iOS Community section))
I'm also thinking of doing something for post #2 next month (If I end up hosting!) akin to a "Best of iOS GAF feature" containing the top tier games from say the last 6-12 months + reasons why they're so awesome you can't afford not to spend bubblegum money on them (I need your input here of games you'd like to see highlighted etc.) -- or maybe this is for another thread altogether again? We haven't had one of those in a while..
Thoughts?
chickdigger802
Banned
looking great!
rating is silly imo when (most) games costing less than a fast food combo lol. I love that icon though, every game that makes the front page deserves one
rating is silly imo when (most) games costing less than a fast food combo lol. I love that icon though, every game that makes the front page deserves one
I haven't played the restaurant one but it is quite a bit like Hot Springs Story
RPS's review for Kairo just sold me. Downloading now.
I was intrigued when it popped up on iOS a couple months ago, but I didn't know if it was any good.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kairo/id593296968?mt=8
I was intrigued when it popped up on iOS a couple months ago, but I didn't know if it was any good.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kairo/id593296968?mt=8
Apple has just revealed during their earnings call that they have no plans to release any new products until the Fall. So no 5S/mini 2/ipad 5 any time soon.
When's "fall" generally considered? Australian here, so not only are our seasons opposite, they're actually dictated by the months and not the solstice/equinox.
StarCreator
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Probably the Sept-Nov period.
Makes sense, getting the iPads into the pre Xmas slot and keeping them there.
PittaGAF
Member
Those new banners and ideas are fantastic.
whatevermort
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Depends on if Jony Ive's rejig of iOS is ready by then, I'd think. Wouldn't be shocked if there was more of a delay this year.
Which version do you recommend picking up, iOS or steam?
Played it on iPad/iPhone myself, it's a first person exploration game, controls are fine since there's no reactionary or twitch-shooter moments. I'd say its up to you what you prefer to play on. Steam big picture on a TV I think does wonders for this sort of game too.
Yep saw this. Will be picking this up I think. The preview on pocket tactics is really encouraging. They had high praises for the preview build they played.
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Plowed through Finding Teddy in a couple of hours. Fun and charming game although it was a bit short. Can't seem to find Cognition on the iPhone app store. Is it iPad only? Guess I'll dive into The Journey Down now if that's the case.
Have you played Fetch and Machinarium?
Never heard of Fetch. I have Machinarium on Steam, but only played it for a half hour or so before getting distracted and really just forgetting it existed.
edit: looks like Fetch is possibly iPad only. Can't find it on my iPhone. I've got an iPad, but I primarily game on my phone. Cross-play/cloud save syncing is optimal, but so far only the Broken Sword games have delivered on this from what I've played.
I've been playing some Slayin' again and I was wondering how far you guys got before dying. I've been able to beat the plant boss and advance to the 5th stage, but that's it. It gets pretty brutal once you beat the slimes. I've tried out the Mage and it seems like playing as her is even more timing based and harder than the knight. She does have a handy fireball attack.
I wonder how many different bosses there are, can't find info on that anywhere.
Thought it was ok when I got it, but I keep going back to it for some reason. People recommended Spell Sword here as a similar and superior game, but I like Slayin' more tbh.
I wonder how many different bosses there are, can't find info on that anywhere.
Thought it was ok when I got it, but I keep going back to it for some reason. People recommended Spell Sword here as a similar and superior game, but I like Slayin' more tbh.
Nope.
I love the aesthetic and music but have the same issue. On top of that the controls are too big on even the iPad mini, no idea how full size iPad'ers play it.
chickdigger802
Banned
iron man 3 actually looks kinda fun.
Seriously, if gameloft didn't make ios games, i'd probably still be using my iphone 4. And I don't even buy gameloft games outside of modern combat.
Seriously, if gameloft didn't make ios games, i'd probably still be using my iphone 4. And I don't even buy gameloft games outside of modern combat.
Buttonbasher
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City of Secrets 1 & 2 are on sale for 99 cents. Also the 1112 series is probably worth your time as well. Cognition and Journey Down are okay, but pretty slow paced.
Edit: Also Hiversaires looks like an awesome point and click, but I haven't gotten around to playing that one yet.
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Said everyone every week.
Downloading City of Secrets 1 right now. Anyone started the sequel yet? I guess I'll try out the original first, but I'm thinking I might as well grab 2: Ep 1 while it's on sale.
And yes, Hiversaires looks fantastic, but maybe it will be on sale by the time I ready for the next adventure game. In any case, my year of the point-n-click continues...
At least it's been submitted to Apple now though!
Buttonbasher
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I've played like 20 minutes of the sequel, but from what I've read they've improved upon the writing from the first one, which at times thinks it's much more clever than it actually is. I'll post some impressions once I play more.
I support your point-n-click quest. There's some gems to be found on iOS, for sure.
chickdigger802
Banned
oh god, apparently iron man 3 has timers.
endless runner with timers to upgrade and fix armors and stuff like real racing 3.
Guess I'm not dling that tonight.
endless runner with timers to upgrade and fix armors and stuff like real racing 3.
Guess I'm not dling that tonight.
Review builds are going out as well so it's close. I'm guessing next week.
toythatkills
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Everything has timers now. The latest iOS7 rumour is that you can only download one app every 30 minutes, and if you want to download more than that you have to pay 69p for a "lightning charge" which resets your timer to zero.
PittaGAF
Member
I love slayin. I've unlocked everything but the boss mode, just playing.
If you find frantic the level 5, unlock the advanced mode (pure madness).
Great little game, super tight controls.
I think my record is around 55K, I've beaten the boss after the plant one.
It's helping me in the waiting for Warhammer Quest.
BolognaSoup
Member
ON/OFF is one of the coolest little puzzle games I've played on my phone. It's basically like a 2D Rubik's Cube with a slick design interface (much like Letterpress).
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/on-off/id574723132?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/on-off/id574723132?mt=8
Robot Unicorn Attack 2 is out, published by Adult Swim Games and developed by PikPok.
http://pikpok.com/games/rua2/
**sparkle**sparkle** and so forth
yes and 80 freaking playable characters to boot.
dream
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See, I loved House of the Dead Overkill. And I think iPad is a great platform for light gun shooters. But something about Sega charging $4.99 with an extra $2 charge for the third episode of the game doesn't sit right with me. I understand why they won't, but I wish they'd just release it at $6.99 so I wouldn't have to feel like I'm being taken advantage of.
This should be the title of the next three or more OTs.
NorrenRadd
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Shotgun Kiss
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There are way too many people at Capcom that should be fired for incompetence.
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Hey has anybody heard anything about Phoenix Wright or Star Command?
Mike Works
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Absolutely one hundred percent loving Eighty Eight
Drop 7 is my favorite iOS game ever, and this shit is just... terrific.
Drop 7 is my favorite iOS game ever, and this shit is just... terrific.
Rekwest
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chickdigger802
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