its like you are moving to the right so holding it that way, and then you need to go up so you click on the screen, but you clicked a little bit higher and it centers the dpad there instead
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iOS Gaming Thread April 2013: Now with GAF Gold IAP
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its like you are moving to the right so holding it that way, and then you need to go up so you click on the screen, but you clicked a little bit higher and it centers the dpad there instead
Buttonbasher
Member
So if/when the controls are fixed, does The Other Brothers seem like it could be a good time?
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
But if I just slide up with your finger instead of clicking like you said, does it work like that? If implemented well I could be down with that.
toythatkills
Member
It sort of depends. If your hands are even remotely tacky at any point, then sliding your thumb around is uncomfortable because your skin sticks and drags against the screen. Even the tiniest amount of sweat produces this effect.
They've tried to emulate a d-pad while overlooking the fact that people don't actually move their thumbs over a d-pad, the thumb remains stationary while the d-pad is moved. It just doesn't translate.
NeonGames_Kevin
Neo Member
I haven't really found anything on that level of strategy on the iPad, it seems the best Strat games on the platform are board games or hybrid sim/strat.
Recommendations for you:
Rebuild: A turn based tile game in which you start off with a small holdout and try to rebuild a zombie infested city before they overwhelm your survivors.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rebuild/id478523928?mt=8
Build-a-Lot 2
Based on the Mac game, a time based town building game.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/build-a-lot-2-town-of-the-year/id380141876?mt=8
Small World
Based on the very popular board game, where you play against an AI or can play with a friend on a table and the screen rotates.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/small-world-for-ipad/id364165557?mt=8
He-Man had this problem too, right? I could hardly play it.
They're indeed a special breed of terrible, I tweeted to the developers and they responded saying they're working on an update with alternative input methods - including iCade support.
I'm loving the art but I can't really tell if the game is any good in its current state.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
I generally prefer not to play games with virtual controls, but League Of Evil's are at least pretty good as far as virtual controls go.
toddhunter
Member
League of Evil, SF4 Volt and several other games are fine to play with virtual controls, especially on an iphone that you can hold naturally.
The problem isn't the idea, just the implementation.
toddhunter
Member
I'm sure many people will not so that is more than ok. But I think there is plenty of fun to be had there, which means it isn't a bad idea to do it well if you are going to do it.
New Kairosoft :
The Sushi Spinnery - $3.99, Universal
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-sushi-spinnery/id627818916?mt=8
The Sushi Spinnery - $3.99, Universal
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-sushi-spinnery/id627818916?mt=8
Why is it shit and what did you expect?
The first one were one of the better games back in the days. So much fun and addicting. Haven't tried this sequel yet.
FuKuy
Member
It's incredibly generic, the jumping is floaty, and it's F2P so therefore packed with in-app purchases. Nice art, though.
LyleLanley
Banned
Thanks jerk, I was hoping to get some work done this week.
OccamsBlender
Member
I bought the Other Brothers because it looks absolutely lovely, here's to hoping I survive the controls...That and 99 cents? Cheaper than a bottle of tea in a vending machine.
YianGaruga
Banned
Rayman Jungle Run is 99 cents:
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/id537931449?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/id537931449?mt=8
toddhunter
Member
An outstanding ios game. Despite the challenge, also very young kid friendly.
Me too lmao
Anyone who wants a good platformer game on iOS, this is the one to get. Hopefully since SEGA's current strategy is doing clones of other games (Doodle Jump to Sonic Jump, Temple Run/Pitfall to Sonic Dash), hopefuly the next one is this.
Auto-runner with smart stage design beats endless runners easily.
chickdigger802
Banned
Odd it isn't optimized for iPhone 5. These games are on android which are mostly 16:9 o.o
lol iootp 2013 doesn't support widescreen or any form of retina screen at launch. A brand new app in 2013
Sure the first update will be that but probably just because apple finally made it a requirement for updates lol.
Gamecocks625
Member
Looks like Sonic 1 is getting the "Sonic CD" treatment
...and Sonic 2 after that
...and Sonic 2 after that
Ooh. Ooh.
It does like a bit similar to Cafeteria Nippon, though. But it does seem to be more focused on developing meals than running the restaurant. I'll give it a shot soon but I've hardly touched Pocket Clothier yet.
The Other Brothers will get some new control options in an upcoming update
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/The+Other+Brothers/news.asp?c=49882
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/The+Other+Brothers/news.asp?c=49882
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
Really looking forward to Xcom. I love playing games on my iPad (and to a lesser extent my iPhone) but I feel like I don't have too many games with any kind of depth.
Community Forum
Member
Nimble Quest is soooooooo good!
Hopefully the make Sonic CD widescreen, it's hard to play on an iPhone 5.
I have to say Final Fintasy V is just gaming crack on iphone. By far the best iOS game I have played (and I am an expert). It is just so refreshing playing it when everything is so fast and smooth. Have not seen much talk about it here, exept the art dissing, but for me it is just an overall amazing game.
Really looking forward to VI on iOS whenever it comes.
Really looking forward to VI on iOS whenever it comes.
Buttonbasher
Member
I played this before playing Rayman Origins, and honestly think that I prefer Jungle Run.
I mean both are great. It's just weird.
chris121580
Member
It takes a lot for me to complain about virtual controls...I can usually make them work but the complaints about The Other Brothers are legit. Worst virtual controls I've ever had to try and get used to
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I can't get into Nimble Quest. I love Pocket Planes so I was hoping for something like that again. I see the new Kairosoft game is out though, bought.
Finished console XCom the other night, can't wait for the iOS version.
Finished console XCom the other night, can't wait for the iOS version.
Booter
Member
yeah, gameplay seems a bit shallow to me, although i haven't spent a ton of time with it. it's snake with another layer on top.
seems like a quality game although i don't really feel as though i'm playing a game, more like i'm a software observer who presses buttons sometimes. are there people who are fans of this rayman character? he is no mario that's for sure. he's no mikey shorts either.
this game is fun!
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
I'm glad you're able to accept Square Enix spending 5 minutes throwing a port together and then charging $15.99 for it. Still can't believe we're never going to see V and VI redone the same way as III and IV.
IGN's April Free Game of the Month is HORN:
http://www.ign.com/prime/promo/free-horn
No IGN account needed. No strings attached. Open in 40 countries this time (up from 10).
http://www.ign.com/prime/promo/free-horn
No IGN account needed. No strings attached. Open in 40 countries this time (up from 10).
Game seems to be good, but it has crap controls (for now).
chickdigger802
Banned
I mean its still ffv at its core and doesn't run like ass.
And now I think about it, it's the only way to legally play ffv on a current gen system.
Are there any good card battle games that don't involve crazy in-app card purchases? Injustice is decent but it's neither a good card battle game nor is it a good fighting game. Maybe that Uncharted Vita card game should be checked out. The last good one i played was Shadow War/Arc/Something on android but that one had problems too.
NorrenRadd
Member
Sweet! Thanks Justin!
FlashFlooder
Member
Awesome, thanks.
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