Oh wow. I though you could only get rates from the machine. I don't get many pulls at that!
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The iOS Gaming Thread December 2012: Santa touched me somewhere weird.
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Oh wow. I though you could only get rates from the machine. I don't get many pulls at that!
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.'
Does FFIV perform as well as III did for people with an iPhone 4? Or is it more sluggish?
Gamecocks625
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First Touch Soccer is one of their earlier games when they were still a part of X2 games. Fantastic for its time. They branched out to become independent (I think) and Dream League Soccer is basically a game that took advantage of an updated engine (better graphics, more animations, etc). Their next big game will be the next installment of First Touch Soccer sometime within the next couple months, I believe.
First Touch is still fine, just really outdated graphics and gameplay engine. Good thing is that you can import kits and edit team names.
Score is their best game in my opinion.
Swordigo is currently FREE.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swordigo/id499125840?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swordigo/id499125840?mt=8
Gamecocks625
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Really hope they add some more content soon.
chickdigger802
Banned
Sonic jump is free.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
What are those Locksmith levels on Where's My Water?
Edit: nvm, it is just to unlock levels that you don't meet the requirements.
Edit: nvm, it is just to unlock levels that you don't meet the requirements.
Here's what I'm worried about with FFT. Given the different resolutions between iPhone and iPad, I think S-E has done something funny with pixel stretching (not to mention pixel filtering) on the iPad. Observe the images from the App Store:
iPhone:
iPad:
Am I crazy here, or is the iPhone version the one to get on the iPad? The pixels appear to be sharper on the iPhone version and the black mage less "fat", or stretched. Also, the summons (whatever you call it) looks better on the iPhone version. You can also see a difference with the goblin-thing enemies (the look better on the iPhone screenshot.)
Which one GAF???
iPhone:
iPad:
Am I crazy here, or is the iPhone version the one to get on the iPad? The pixels appear to be sharper on the iPhone version and the black mage less "fat", or stretched. Also, the summons (whatever you call it) looks better on the iPhone version. You can also see a difference with the goblin-thing enemies (the look better on the iPhone screenshot.)
Which one GAF???
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Frankly, they look the same to me.
Yes
I agree. And there are other screenshots which show similar results. I think S-E messed up with the iPad version, not bothering to mind the horizontal to vertical ratios (1.33 for iPhone and 1.5 for iPad), a subtle, but noticeable difference. It's weird, because I would expect the iPhone version to be stretched, if they had made that mistake.
thebagofsand
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Played around with Baroque some more. I'm surprised that this has slipped under the radar with the game being *free (till you die, but you can load you last save and keep playing) and it being a 3D rouge like, not sure that there are many of those especially on iOS. The camera is way too close behind the main character so it's hard to see your surroundings. I found it easier to turn the camera speed up all the way. Aside from the awful camera placement and the awkward button layout, the game is actually pretty decent. Graphics are pretty impressive too, although I don't know how well they hold up to the PS2 or Wii versions as I never played them. I really enjoy the grotesqe looking enemies and the industrial looking enviroments. Unlocking the full game costs $9 but honestly I am probably going to wait till the next update to see if they fix any of the major issues.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Rage HD doesn't work on iPhone 5? 
It keeps crashing after the intro.
It keeps crashing after the intro.Big Win games are awesome, but they get old extremely fast.
Oni Link 666
Member
Where can I get a longer USB charging cables for iPad mini? I need one that's 5-10ft long. The one that came with it is way too short.
Wut. They look the same. Also the ipad version doesn't seem to have the plethora of reviews calling it crash happy, so i bought it on that basis alone.
GeekyDad
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For iPad, no. But I'm enjoying it on iPhone. It controls okay, though sometimes moving the camera and moving units gets confused. The presentation is also a bit low-rent. The story and dialogue are interesting, but the cutscenes and menus could use some panache. The only real issue I have with the game is the lack of a mini map. You can zoom out a great bit, but without a mini map, there are still limitations on micromanaging units. But it's a pretty darn good RTS overall. You build structures (though don't require resources or specific builder units), and tactics are exactly what you'd expect from a fairly complex RTS. Pathing, as with any RTS, has its quirks but is generally quite good.
chickdigger802
Banned
Anyone doing jan OT?
Versipellis
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And you can actually 'interact' with some of the feelies that were included in the original packages. They made 3D models of them, so you can rotate them or even use them as originally intended (the wheel from A Mind Forever Voyaging). It seems they really did a great job.
Swordigo (get it while it's free)
Knights of Pen and Paper
Dream of Pixels
Dungeon Raid
10000000
Kingdom Rush
Seriously the first thing I would get on iOS is App Shopper, I have gotten literally hundreds of games for free from it. Popular->Price Drops->Filter to free. That's it, not very hard to track daily.
Speaking of games free, Sonic Jump was free this morning, it seems pretty good for a Doodle Jump clone.
I have been enjoying this stupid F2P game Happy Street but I suddenly need moon stones and the full moon never seems to appear. So game has gone from stress relief to stress inducing until I get over that bump. The game is better than most F2P games and has some funny one liners here and there, I am sure it has been pimped here before but only a few people from GAF seems to be playing it seriously. Don't buy Flooz, you don't seem to have to to unlock most of the game - you just need patience...
Speaking of F2P - CSR Racing is pretty fun as stress relief as well but I bet they did enough math to always make it so you barely don't have enough coins to buy cars every tier upgrade, I am about to move to Tier 3 and have 17 coins but it is probably not enough to buy a car and I don't feel like grinding to buy one with cash, so it is like the trick of "oh now you are hooked on this game and you want a cool car, either spend 5 hours grinding or pay up buster"
Speaking of games free, Sonic Jump was free this morning, it seems pretty good for a Doodle Jump clone.
I have been enjoying this stupid F2P game Happy Street but I suddenly need moon stones and the full moon never seems to appear. So game has gone from stress relief to stress inducing until I get over that bump. The game is better than most F2P games and has some funny one liners here and there, I am sure it has been pimped here before but only a few people from GAF seems to be playing it seriously. Don't buy Flooz, you don't seem to have to to unlock most of the game - you just need patience...
Speaking of F2P - CSR Racing is pretty fun as stress relief as well but I bet they did enough math to always make it so you barely don't have enough coins to buy cars every tier upgrade, I am about to move to Tier 3 and have 17 coins but it is probably not enough to buy a car and I don't feel like grinding to buy one with cash, so it is like the trick of "oh now you are hooked on this game and you want a cool car, either spend 5 hours grinding or pay up buster"
chickdigger802
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The only thing that you kinda need iap is the boss cars, but otherwise it's pretty smooth. Best most of it and didn't feel constrained outside of the fairly reasonable wait time for recharge.
lol omg ... thanks!
chickdigger802
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If you want long apple cables, Monoprice are generally considered the best for the cheap price.
Hmm, I didn't check the price for the Tier 3 cars yet actually - I just kind of assumed it would be 30 plus...I actually almost had enough for a Tier 2 "nicer car" with coins when I moved to Tier 2 but I kept missing the 50% off deals by 1 or 2 coins - I swear that must be on purpose too...most people who play these games are plopping down real money cash at this point trust me...
At least it is not as bad as the stupid crap people in Japan pay for ("pay $3 to draw a random card! Then do it 300 times because you need to collect them all!" -> compugacha - http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-05/08/japan-social-game-crackdown )
chickdigger802
Banned
Lottery style iap is the key money maker for free 2 play mmos and other stuff lol.
A dollar to reroll the stats on your epic sword... You know you want to!
Steve McQueen
Member
Bought the walking dead on xbl, but my 360 is broken now. Any chance that part 2-5. (pack) is going on sale anytime soon?
EleventhDoctor
Banned
StarCreator
Member
There's no aspect difference in the visuals between the two versions. You can confirm this yourself in Paint. The iPhone version actually has a taller view window than the iPad version though, with the iPad version having more of the view obscured by UI.
When the iPad version was released the App Store description promised it would eventually receive redone art to match the higher resolution. So far it hasn't surfaced.
what the fuck is this bullshit with Ziggurat?!!
I have bought the app but apparantly the app was replaced with another app and I can no longer download it but have to buy it again.
I thought the guy who wrote the game was some kind of standup guy but it appears he is just another asshole cheating people off their money.
I have bought the app but apparantly the app was replaced with another app and I can no longer download it but have to buy it again.
I thought the guy who wrote the game was some kind of standup guy but it appears he is just another asshole cheating people off their money.
Yeah, welcome to the app store. Shit like that tends to happen every now and then (not the dev's fault in this case.) Your best bet is to save all your apps on your PC.
Happens sometimes but don't hold it against this dev in particular. He didn't intend to rip people off AFAIK.
You can download the app still. It's a pain, but even apps removed from the store are still there. Just go to your list of purchased apps. The game won't show up if you do a search, but if you scroll through them all it will be there. This is easier on a computer in iTunes where you can at least sort by name.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Any iOS JRPGs you can recommend guys? I've just completed Secret of Mana iOS and thinking about getting Vay since it's the only JRPG I haven't played, and it's the most affordable one. Here's my cross off list basically:
Chrono Trigger - Played millions of times
Final Fantasy Tactics - Played on PS1 and not a fan of tactics games
Crimson Gem Saga - I have it for PSP, didn't really like it
The World Ends With You - I have it for NDS
Final Fantasy I - Completed on PSP
Final Fantasy II - Completed on PSP
Final Fantasy III - Have it on PSV (PSP download) and completed the NES version
Final Fantasy IV - Completed the 2D remake on PSP, no interest on the 3D one
Lunar: Silver Star Story - Played it on PS1
I have Chaos Rings but is it any good?
Also, are there any good Kemco JRPGs? There seem to be a lot though.
Chrono Trigger - Played millions of times
Final Fantasy Tactics - Played on PS1 and not a fan of tactics games
Crimson Gem Saga - I have it for PSP, didn't really like it
The World Ends With You - I have it for NDS
Final Fantasy I - Completed on PSP
Final Fantasy II - Completed on PSP
Final Fantasy III - Have it on PSV (PSP download) and completed the NES version
Final Fantasy IV - Completed the 2D remake on PSP, no interest on the 3D one
Lunar: Silver Star Story - Played it on PS1
I have Chaos Rings but is it any good?
Also, are there any good Kemco JRPGs? There seem to be a lot though.
Oni Link 666
Member
Nobody makes a longer cable? I already have an USB extension cord.
iOS GAF I'm looking for a few people to review my Kickstarter campaign preview and take a survey on it. All told it should take <30 minutes and everyone that takes the survey is eligible to receive a free copy of the game if it is funded. If you're interested let me know and I'll send the links.
PM me.
PM me. I'm up for it. When do you need the survey done by?
Last Baron
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Has anyone found it impossible to get certain offers to credit with FreeMyApps? Hotels.com, The Sims and that basketball card thing have me stumped. Is there a fix for this?
Cat in the Hat
Member
Happens with some apps from time to time. The basketball one is messed up just pretend it's not there. There is no fix, it's on the devs to make the points register.
Steve McQueen
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