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iOS Gaming February 2014: It's Groundhog Day and we have Season Passes for Everyone!
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BenjaminBirdie
Banned
God bless and keep this post.
Hmm, I just noticed that the achievements are also showing right on my iPad, which is also on iOS 7. The glitching I was talking about in a previous post is only affecting my iPhone's version of Game Center then. Weird.
Hopefully I can get to 10k eventually. My high score is sitting on 7932 atm, so close to 8000. :,(10,107 in Threes. The game is delightful fun
Yep, the planning ahead in the game opens up after you notice that pattern. Especially relevant when it comes to managing the 1s and 2s.
It's getting removed from the AppStore in 20 hours, so better download it fast if you wanna play it
SaiyanRaoh
Member
My current addiction is Only One
iTunes | Trailer
It's free but not really freemium. There is one currency and while there are some currency packs, buying the Ultimate Power pack IAP (doubler + ability to rebuild your character's skills) makes the progression feel perfect, so it's more like a free game with a $1.99 unlock
As for the game itself, it's great. There are 70 waves, a boss every 10 waves, and while the first handful feel more like tutorial battles, the game soon ramps up and puts your skills to the test. The slower combat mixed with the hectic waves of enemies reminds me of Mage Gauntlet, in that positioning, smart use of your abilities, and timing strikes is key to success rather than fancy combos. The enemies are varied and each require different tactics, and every new power or buff you unlock adds some new strategy to your repertoire. The stylish pixel graphics, the humorous vibe, and the music add to the overall polish.
I'd definitely recommend giving it a try
Oh wow, I just killed 3 hours playing this. Thanks for the recommend!!
I had a great laugh the first time I heard one of the guys fall off the ledge.
Free cake IS a lie! lol
johnny_park
Member
I thought this was common sense.
It is the perfect mobile game.
Adding personalities to the higher game tiles is pure genius, and the way they greet each other before they merge is so cute.
But where it really shines is the tutorial. The tutorial is a proper full game with a slightly modified start. It is brilliant to just give it to a friend or colleague with the tutorial on, and just watch them get sucked in. It is seriously the best tutorial on any iOS game I have seen.
Plus you can access the tutorial again at will. I've introduced so many people to this game without even having to explain how it work.
BTW: Can I request that any mention of the characters past
ThreeJay
So, Flappy Wings (sadly), Threes, BG:EE, and Slayin (what a fun game, can't believe I missed it) got me back to iOS gaming.
But what I want are the best recent "high score" games. Anyone got any ideas? I'd like it to be pretty competitive. Dash Kappei, u always had a great selection in your "tourney" threads.
But what I want are the best recent "high score" games. Anyone got any ideas? I'd like it to be pretty competitive. Dash Kappei, u always had a great selection in your "tourney" threads.
Immortal Technique
Member
I've recently discovered Slayin'. Heavenly. I can't believe how well it controls.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
What's the story here? I saw a lot of people going nuts about it last week in BGAF, and then my friend who doesn't even play games txt me about it last night. Why's it being taken down?
The dev basically got fed up with all the attention, hate and demands he's been getting. Here aret he threads about it, they get ugly at certain posts though, some people are really venomous about this ordeal:
Flappy Bird Developer: "...it ruins my simple life. So now I hate it."
Flappy Bird developer removing the game from app store
OP updated with Broken Sword, Threes!, Ellis, Only One (this one is really fun)!
anyone played Merchants of the Sky? seems like a quite neat transportation sim/builder game on iPad.
http://youtu.be/Vxt1V1y70Kc
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id806933521
anyone played Merchants of the Sky? seems like a quite neat transportation sim/builder game on iPad.
http://youtu.be/Vxt1V1y70Kc
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id806933521
Community Forum
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QuizUp is just so well done. My whole family is playing it.
Any news on mmorpgs to hit the app store within the year? I was hoping for Phantasy Star Ocean 2 last year, but that obviously did not happen. While I'm at it, any recommendations for "online-multiplayer-(any genre)" games? My gf and I have been scouring the app store to no success. We're playing Clash of Clans and Dragon City mobile atm, but they're not exactly "playing together".
We played 2 years of Order and Chaos together, haha. I'll look into Game of War though.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
They're not really super recent, but as far as highscore/reflex-based games go then Impossible Road, Boson X and Beat Drift are all legit (even tho the latter is pretty similar to Super Hexagon it's still its own thing, but ymmv). I was gonna say Slayin but I see you're already into that
If you're into competitive non-conventional racing games (think Trackmania) where the fun and addiction comes from shaving off 1/10 of a second on your best time and comparing it to your peers and other players on the leaderboards, then I suggest you have a go with Jet Car Stunts 2. If you're into hard as balls platformers with perfect touch controls and incredibly deep and thought out level design and enemies placement, then Kidd Tripp is still my fav.They're not really super recent, but as far as highscore/reflex-based games go then Impossible Road, Boson X and Beat Drift are all legit (even tho the latter is pretty similar to Super Hexagon it's still its own thing, but ymmv). I was gonna say Slayin but I see you're already into that
Thanks a lot!
Yeah, I really enjoy Trackmania and platformers, have been playing Völgarr on my computer lately.
I think I'll check out all of those games!
More_Badass
Member
Here's my ever-growing list:
http://www.reddit.com/r/iosgaming/comments/1qu379/die_succeed_die_again_repeat_a_list_of_games_for/
If you like Volgarr, Trackmania, precision platformers, high score games, every single game on that list is right up your alley
Some highlights:
- Super Hexagon
- Canabalt
- Boson X
- Impossible Road
- Wingdot
- 1001 Attempts
- Worm Run
- Boost 2
- Platforms Unlimited
- Hyper Snake
- Ziggurat
- Beat Drift
damn, that's a pretty long list, but I'll definitely try those you mentioned in this post and later on move on to the rest
thanks for the suggestions!
johnny_park
Member
My best score so far
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
I also picked up Threes this weekend - very fun indeed but damn I can't get more than 1000 points, you guys are amazing. I can feel my brain creaking as I play. Nice to have Eliss back in the scene too, always thought it was mad they didn't go universal. That game is incredible, you feel like a scientist in the future playing it or something.
All of this pales in comparison to the continued glory that is BG2:EE however, I don't think this game will ever end, just quests oozing from every pore. I'm going to be bereft if/when I finish it. Must be at least 40 hours in now.
Also finally got all my devices on iOS 7... fuck iOS 7! Runs like hot poop on my iPhone 4, stupid way of dealing with podcasts, have to swipe the other way to delete things... wtfffffff
All of this pales in comparison to the continued glory that is BG2:EE however, I don't think this game will ever end, just quests oozing from every pore. I'm going to be bereft if/when I finish it. Must be at least 40 hours in now.
Also finally got all my devices on iOS 7... fuck iOS 7! Runs like hot poop on my iPhone 4, stupid way of dealing with podcasts, have to swipe the other way to delete things... wtfffffff
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Every now and then I think I should get a new phone. And then I realise this one can still do txts, make phone calls and look at dubious pictures and I go about my day.
Animations is a good shout dude, thanks.
edit: ohhh yes thats so much better!
I didn't upgrade my iPhone 4 until about 6 weeks ago. Must admit though, the 5S has been a pleasure. Revisiting games that didn't run well on my 4 at the moment.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
I literally have about 3 games on my phone at any one time. Right now these are Eighty-Eight, Threes and Flappy Bird. iPhone is a toilet gaming, gonewild and podcast device these days. Playing so many games on the iPad makes the phone seem impossibly tiny now.
More_Badass
Member
Only straight up premium or what about free with a game unlock?
Here are some good ones:
Super Hexagon
Device 6/Year Walk
Incoboto
Toast Time
Platforms Unlimited
Hoplite
Beat Drift
A Dark Room
Wingdot
14px
Blek
Ending
Penumbear
Hero of Many
Same here, plus it hammers the battery. The mini has the perfect form for gaming I find, plus 10hr battery, even 6-7 when gaming...
I hate you guys. After all the praise I got Threes and now I swipe the home screen up and down expecting things to stack up...
Beautifully designed game, so clever. One of those gems that the mechanics feel intuitive and make sense without the need to overly explain things. I'm in love.
My best is 3000+ points so I still have a way to go...
And I was supposed to get my backlog cleared out
Beautifully designed game, so clever. One of those gems that the mechanics feel intuitive and make sense without the need to overly explain things. I'm in love.
My best is 3000+ points so I still have a way to go...
And I was supposed to get my backlog cleared out
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Yeah I got a retina mini and it's pretty much taken over my gaming life.
My current addiction is Only One
iTunes | Trailer
It's free but not really freemium. There is one currency and while there are some currency packs, buying the Ultimate Power pack IAP (doubler + ability to rebuild your character's skills) makes the progression feel perfect, so it's more like a free game with a $1.99 unlock
As for the game itself, it's great. There are 70 waves, a boss every 10 waves, and while the first handful feel more like tutorial battles, the game soon ramps up and puts your skills to the test. The slower combat mixed with the hectic waves of enemies reminds me of Mage Gauntlet, in that positioning, smart use of your abilities, and timing strikes is key to success rather than fancy combos. The enemies are varied and each require different tactics, and every new power or buff you unlock adds some new strategy to your repertoire. The stylish pixel graphics, the humorous vibe, and the music add to the overall polish.
I'd definitely recommend giving it a try
I feel differently. It's just another skinner box with tons of grinding and constant nagging to get you to buy more or rate the app (and as is standard by bribing you to do so). If it came with controller support, a one time payment and a proper sense of progression + more/better content, it might have been decent. As it is it's just another example of what is wrong with much of mobile gaming.
Community Forum
Member
Crazy Taxi is $0.99.
Gamecocks625
Member
I want a mirrors edge sequel so bad.
So I tried out:
Impossible Road: Only played very little, didn't get used to the controls, seemed really hard
Beat Drift: Took a little bit of time to get used to the controls in this game as well, it was fun though! I have a way harder time with 3D games though
Kid Tripp: Wow! I wasn't really expecting that from the platformer description, the controls were really good and it was a lot of fun!
And also, my favorite so far, 1001 Attempts; yep, this is what I like from Score Attack games, really intense, so I got a bit too excited and tried way too hard to get a good score...
Impossible Road: Only played very little, didn't get used to the controls, seemed really hard
Beat Drift: Took a little bit of time to get used to the controls in this game as well, it was fun though! I have a way harder time with 3D games though
Kid Tripp: Wow! I wasn't really expecting that from the platformer description, the controls were really good and it was a lot of fun!
And also, my favorite so far, 1001 Attempts; yep, this is what I like from Score Attack games, really intense, so I got a bit too excited and tried way too hard to get a good score...
4.8k right now...
More_Badass
Member
The trick with Impossible Road actually is the opposite of its name: you want to stay off the road as much as possible. Once you start jumping off the track and skipping over checkpoints, then it clicks and you start racking up big points.So I tried out:
Impossible Road: Only played very little, didn't get used to the controls, seemed really hard
Beat Drift: Took a little bit of time to get used to the controls in this game as well, it was fun though! I have a way harder time with 3D games though
Kid Tripp: Wow! I wasn't really expecting that from the platformer description, the controls were really good and it was a lot of fun!
And also, my favorite so far, 1001 Attempts; yep, this is what I like from Score Attack games, really intense, so I got a bit too excited and tried way too hard to get a good score...4.8k right now...
I noticed that it was possible to do that, didn't know that it was the right way to do it (even though there were some stuff hinting toward it
).I'll try it out a bit more later then.
Thanks! waiting for the drop
I will say that I feel like an idiot for paying 5 dollars, but I unlocked all in the game and had fun with it so no biggie, still hope to see some prize when the game became F2P
I thought the game was really fun, it's like a top down version of Spell Sword . I would love to see controller support added
Anyone have some basic tips for Threes?
With Drop7, I eventually got into a groove where I could identify important patterns and intuitively figure out the smartest move or moves to take next.
With Threes, even after playing 20 or so games, I still feel like I'm guessing most of the time. Can't quite "see" things clearly yet.
With Drop7, I eventually got into a groove where I could identify important patterns and intuitively figure out the smartest move or moves to take next.
With Threes, even after playing 20 or so games, I still feel like I'm guessing most of the time. Can't quite "see" things clearly yet.
phillipgessert
Member
Yeah, I'm stuck at around 1000-3000, and sometimes get like sub-500 scores. I still love it but would love to hit some of these 7000+ scores!
Gamecocks625
Member
Threes really is great.
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