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iOS Gaming October 2015 | Just when you thought your TV was safe from mobile games
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More_Badass
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So yeah, Downwell is really fun. Easily worth the $3. It's inspired by Spelunky and Vlambeer games (Rami at Vlambeer even called it one of the best games of PAX East) and it definitely captures the frenetic feel of those. The shooting is punchy and satisfying. But you can't just fire mindlessly because you only have X amount of charges for your boots, and they only recharge once you land
The upgrades have all been really cool so far, ranging from causing blocks to shoot bullets when destroyed to recharging your boots when you collect gems, or having your boosts have rocket boosters when you run out of charges in mid-air
There's a a few extra mechanics, like a Gem High that boosts your bullet damage when you collect enough gems or stomping on enemies Mario-style to kill them
The upgrades have all been really cool so far, ranging from causing blocks to shoot bullets when destroyed to recharging your boots when you collect gems, or having your boosts have rocket boosters when you run out of charges in mid-air
There's a a few extra mechanics, like a Gem High that boosts your bullet damage when you collect enough gems or stomping on enemies Mario-style to kill them
Gotta agree. Hard to play well in my 6s but it plays like a dream on my iPad mini.
Minecraft Story Mode:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-story-mode/id1001286466?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-story-mode/id1001286466?mt=8
Already done from what I can see... US$1 = AU$1.50; US$5 = AU$8
Last time it really curtailed my spending a bit, probably even more so now, good bit of psychological affect for me I'd say.
Doesn't help that I've got $66 on my account.
PittaGAF
Member
Your avatar just reminded me out last convo!!!
Darkest Dungeon has a final date, Jan 2016!!!
Let's hope the mobile version isn't far behind that!!!
PittaGAF
Member
I just tried Badland with the 3D Touch.
I'm actually impressed, works surprisingly well...it's like having an analogue button.
At first I though 3D Touch in general was a gimmick but I'm using it more and more...and I wish every app had it.
Now I can see some game genres benefitting from this too.
Can't wait two years from now to see where it will go.
TD
R if you have a 3D Touch device update Badland.
I'm actually impressed, works surprisingly well...it's like having an analogue button.
At first I though 3D Touch in general was a gimmick but I'm using it more and more...and I wish every app had it.
Now I can see some game genres benefitting from this too.
Can't wait two years from now to see where it will go.
TD
R if you have a 3D Touch device update Badland.
Matt Frost
Member
Downwell is awesome, spent this morning playing it. Love the controls (why people say they are bad on iPhone? They work perfect for me), strange graphics, the caves with treasures, killing with boots and mario style... the upgrading to become better, and the music... love it. It goes into the same category as Ridiculous Fishing and Knighmare Tower, the "addictive genre". Is satisfying and fun.
PittaGAF
Member
From the makers of the excellent Lunar Flowers, another great looking experience:
The Beautiful Dream, based apparently on a Chinese poem.
EDIT: Just tried 5 minutes. GORGEOUS.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=1011086561&mt=8
The Beautiful Dream, based apparently on a Chinese poem.
EDIT: Just tried 5 minutes. GORGEOUS.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=1011086561&mt=8
infiniteloop
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NBA 2k16 is out:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nba-2k16/id984732818?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4
Would've like to see this on tvOS but that's not going to happen.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nba-2k16/id984732818?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4
Would've like to see this on tvOS but that's not going to happen.
This is the one like Neptune's Pride, right?
I want to like Lunar Flowers but didn't play a whole lot because I couldn't make out the patterns on my 6+. So, I guess I'm seeing if anyone experienced anything similar and if this new game has anything like that.
I'm cross-posting this from the Kero Blaster thread in hopes that you guys might have some input here. In case it isn't clear, this is about the Kero Blaster update.
Created a game called "Neogaf" let me know if you join.
Yup, I'm in! Don't know if I entirely understand the game, but will have a quick watch of the tutorial videos none the less. The tutorial was challenging enough, though :/
This is gonna be great shall I wait for a couple more or start?
One Foul Note
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If you give me a second, I am downloading the game right now.
Edit: Internet is being a bit rubbish and I can't get the game yet. Might as well start without me, I can join game 2 later.
Yeah, may as well wait for it to fill up - give people some time to go through the tutorials. Would be a shame to miss someone out if they've been looking forward it it. Especially as the games can go on for some time. And we'll have to account for people dropping out unexpectedly!
PittaGAF
Member
Ah! No problem, I'll join next one!
I see they much improved the game all around since last I tried the beta, and there are more additional things to do I never saw before (like funding).
Yep, I think so. But you can only participate in more than one at a time if you buy the "full" version (the level 2 security clearance IAP).
Comes out at 7.99 for me, in the UK store, so will probably wait to pick it up fully until I see how much staying power the game has.
Chuckpebble
Member
Game is fun. A tad awkward to play on a 4" device. It feels cramped and I haven't settled on a good way to hold my phone yet.
You can unlock color palettes by playing and I'm kind of surprised by one of them.
Can you guys tell me what what color 1. Matcha is on your devices? If you unlocked palletes, you can pause the game and change them at any time by tapping the status bar to access the menu.
You can unlock color palettes by playing and I'm kind of surprised by one of them.
Can you guys tell me what what color 1. Matcha is on your devices? If you unlocked palletes, you can pause the game and change them at any time by tapping the status bar to access the menu.
Excellent! Looking forward to it. I've been holding back on it because I can see how much I'd enjoy it on iPad, so don't want to burn out.
And it should be
glorious!
More_Badass
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Absolutely loving Downwell. Even changed my opinion on the phone controls.
Easily mobile's best action roguelite yet, and one of the best shooters on the platform. This is Vlambeer level of satisfying firepower and tight controls
Easily mobile's best action roguelite yet, and one of the best shooters on the platform. This is Vlambeer level of satisfying firepower and tight controls
I haven't unlocked the colors yet but presumably matcha is green, no? Matcha is Japanese powdered tea. It's this deep green color and is quite delicious!
I crumbled and picked it up for iOS since it seems like more of a quick session type of game and yep seems daaaaaamn fun!
turtlesbonanza
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Hi folks,
Im the Production Coordinator at Six Foot Kid, a small studio based in Australia. Were the developers behind Monster Dash and Band Stars.
Were currently gearing up to release our first self published title, Forgotten Forest: Afterlife, a richly dark Match-3 puzzler set in an otherworldly forest between life and death.
I know what youre thinking; not another Match-3 game!? Forgotten Forest: Afterlife is unique to the genre as players dont simply clear tokens, they must guide the protagonist, Aster, through each puzzle.
First trailer:
https://youtu.be/v_LiOQzXL_c
Some other features;
- Dark, atmospheric art
- Strategic yet relaxing gameplay
- No time limit
- Unique core mechanic - guide character through the puzzle
- 30 hand crafted levels
- Over 85 memories to collect
- Discover new strategies as you progress
[*]Pay once, play forever
http://forgottenforestgame.com/
infiniteloop
Member
Looks good, will check it out.
More_Badass
Member
Really nice seeing the so-far unanimous praise for Downwell in the OT, game totally deserves it
Saucycarpdog
Member
Saw this on touch arcade Eden, an upcoming mobile mmo with a full sandbox world, guilds, and world bosses in it.
The editor is right that this all sounds too good to be true and I doubt it will look like the pics by release or at least will have some features cut. Could see it ending up being a huge mess like Albion online.
The editor is right that this all sounds too good to be true and I doubt it will look like the pics by release or at least will have some features cut. Could see it ending up being a huge mess like Albion online.
Matt Frost
Member
Ghosts of Memories is out now
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfQ3B5m1cWo
Sneak Peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb_J5sOZI3M
Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdtAZ9K3LbI
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ghosts-of-memories/id1024549051?mt=8
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfQ3B5m1cWo
Sneak Peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb_J5sOZI3M
Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdtAZ9K3LbI
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ghosts-of-memories/id1024549051?mt=8
Chuckpebble
Member
Ah. I'm a goof ball. I have a green phone and I was like, "Yes, that matcha quite nicely." Silly uncultured American me.
Haha, no worries.
I'm American, too. Just live in Japan so I've got a bit of a leg up with these types of things.
And I unlocked matcha and yep it looks nice, even on my white phone!
Chuckpebble
Member
Yeah, I thought there was some way for the phone to know what color finish it had. You shoulda heard the conversation where I was trying to get siri to tell me if she knows the color of the phone she's housed in. Siri didn't quite get what I was saying so she answers like I was asking her favorite color, "it's green, but with more dimensions", which effed with my head even more.
Should have just googled "Matcha"
Should have just googled "Matcha"
Saucycarpdog
Member
What are you playing it on if I may ask?
iphone 6
Saucycarpdog
Member
Oh , yeah this game is supposed to play better on a bigger screen. I played almost an hour of this game last night on my 6+ and didn't experience any cramping so steam version might be a better fit for you.
It controls well on my Mini 2 but even on it I think the directional buttons could have been a little further apart.
gingerbeardman
Member
Yes. I'm playing it using a tiny Bluetooth controller in iCade mode.