iOS Gaming June 2014: A Comfy Beach of Sunshine and Screen Glare!
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PittaGAF
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I'm playing yeah...Out There and Battleheart Legacy (didn't have much time for this lately, I was level 13 or something like that....I'm waiting to have more time) as single player games.
Putting more time again in Out There after the latest update.
I can't help just to love this game....can't wait to see red ending again.
Plus, of course, I'm playing a lot of Naval Tactics and my usual drug, Lost Cities, as multiplayer games.
PittaGAF
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Well, tricky question (both are great)
They are completely different games imho, but, and I know it's controversial and I'm sure the vast majority will advice you the opposite, I enjoy much more Out There than FTL (which, btw, I already deleted).
FTL is an outstanding port of a nice game...but to be honest I found it a bit boring when I played it obsessively on iPad...I remembered it to be much more compelling when I first played on PC long ago then waited for the port.
It's just....combat...frantic, nice...but it's just that in a really non existent storyline (I had great expectations about the new and improved side quests but really...it's just that).
You really feel like Picard under a Klingon heavy attack, and it's great...over...and over...and over...
If you look forward that, it's a great game.
Every run you unlock things and such for next ones...it's god send for people who like achievements and those things (I do not).
Out There is much slower, I love its lonely and deadly atmosphere and it has a really cool story for the 2-3 peoples
that complete the game (the recent update should address it).After a ton of hours I can say that the main complaint about Out There (being too random) is not entirely warranted and the same could be said for many other games (FTL included).
It would be a really (useless) long discussion...I just prefer Out There and I simply LOVE the part after the first beacon, when you get near the markers...not to mention when you are looking desperately for specific tech or resources to complete the game with the good endings.
So to answer, yes...I prefer Out There but again, they are really different games...the only thing in common is that they are brutal and set in space, both being rogue like-ish.
If you love space, you should buy both
XiaNaphryz
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Someone on the BGG forum mentioned standard online play would be free, so it sounds like there will be some form of online tournaments that have a regular fee.
Minsc
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I watched this review (or another quite like it) a while ago, and the conclusion I got was it makes your typical village builder type Smurfs-IAP-centric game look like a steal. $100 purchases left and right, premium currency that takes months to farm, stay away.
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Super excited for Crimson Clover hitting Steam, I'd love for an iOS port with iCade support to happen in the future... I weep for the long gone era of iOS shmups hitting the AppStore left and right -_-
not sure if posted: Deus Ex: The Fall free via ign.com/prime/promo/deus-ex-free
I've downloaded it of UK store
I've downloaded it of UK store
Diablohead
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When you progress in tiers you have new kits to buy and upgrade, making 5 overall to maintain.
It's a fun game for sure, more then I thought back when I watched the announcement trailers.
So to answer, yes...I prefer Out There but again, they are really different games...the only thing in common is that they are brutal and set in space, both being rogue like-ish.
If you love space, you should buy both
Thanks for the long reply, Pitta!
I guess my biggest worry was playing one and being burnt out on the formula, so I wouldn't want the play the other one. But since they're different enough, it seems I have no need to worry about that.I like Folt too, but it's obvious the design has a large emphasis on in-app purchases to reduce the ridiculous choke points. A real shame, because the core design is solid, but they're clearly putting their focus on this.
This is level 22. The split level setup has such a tiny percentage chance of being solved, as returning through the block is unlikely to happen with random colours. The only way to keep playing is to pass this level.
You'd never see such a choke point without gameplay alternatives in a non IAP driven puzzle title.
PittaGAF
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Thanks for the long reply, Pitta!
I doubt one game could burn out the other one, being them pretty different.
Actually I know people that alternate them, finding both complimentary to each other!
PittaGAF
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Thanks for sharing, sounds really cool!!!!
Oh, that's great! Then I won't spend all my money in the first League. I guess, gear becomes more expensive as well.
PittaGAF
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The new balance in Out There is outstanding.
Easier game, but still thrilling.
In 4 games, I've been at one step to the good red ending 3 times in a row.
Always at the edge of my seat.
Do not read if you do not know what blue and red ending means.
I'm still shaking....what a masterpiece.
Beware the update introduced some visual glitches unfortunately.
Nothing major, but still....I've read the dev is already aware of those and submitting an uodate.
Easier game, but still thrilling.
In 4 games, I've been at one step to the good red ending 3 times in a row.
Always at the edge of my seat.
Do not read if you do not know what blue and red ending means.
After gathering everything I met the enemy ONE SYSTEM from the Architects system.
Enemy destroyed my Death seed tech AND Death seed blueprints....I already had even the Wormhole tech installed and two Omega to activate the complete ending sequence.
Sigh.
Enemy destroyed my Death seed tech AND Death seed blueprints....I already had even the Wormhole tech installed and two Omega to activate the complete ending sequence.
Sigh.
I'm still shaking....what a masterpiece.
Beware the update introduced some visual glitches unfortunately.
Nothing major, but still....I've read the dev is already aware of those and submitting an uodate.
Speaking of space games, I just saw this on Pocket Tactics.
http://spacecom-game.com/
6 player multiplayer. Reminds me a bit of Eufloria, from what little I've played of that.
http://spacecom-game.com/
6 player multiplayer. Reminds me a bit of Eufloria, from what little I've played of that.
CornBurrito
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Are there any visual novel/adventure games for iOS, like Phoenix Wright or Ghost Trick or 999?
I like Folt too, but it's obvious the design has a large emphasis on in-app purchases to reduce the ridiculous choke points. A real shame, because the core design is solid, but they're clearly putting their focus on this.
This is level 22. The split level setup has such a tiny percentage chance of being solved, as returning through the block is unlikely to happen with random colours. The only way to keep playing is to pass this level.
You'd never see such a choke point without gameplay alternatives in a non IAP driven puzzle title.
Now that I've made it further, I definitely agree. I'm now on stage 28, which gives you a very small playfield, 3Wx9L, with three locked pieces at the top and bottom and asks you to survive for 24 turns. Considering you only have a 3Wx7L space to work with, you're destined to lose. The thing that really bothers me about the game is that these locked spaces (not "x" spaces, but blocks with locks as icons) are never clarified. If you match up three like colored blocks to the locked space, nothing happens. But the game never tells you why or how to clear the blocks. There has to be a way to clear the locks, because otherwise they would just be "x" blocks. Because of this, I'm now ready to throw in the towel. I like the game a lot, but this shit is just pissing me off.
Hey guys, I just released a new trailer for the game I worked on, Hazumino! We've got a free content pack coming up with a new level and new characters very soon.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy8slPV33vY
Download link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hazumino/id866758642?ls=1&mt=8
Cheers!
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy8slPV33vY
Download link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hazumino/id866758642?ls=1&mt=8
Cheers!
CornBurrito
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Hey guys, I just released a new trailer for the game I worked on, Hazumino! We've got a free content pack coming up with a new level and new characters very soon.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy8slPV33vY
Download link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hazumino/id866758642?ls=1&mt=8
Cheers!
Downloaded. I find it fairly difficult! But it seems like a good game to just unwind to, and I'll probably get better over time. My only minor complaint is that if you do the control style for buttons, the buttons are only visible for a short time at the game's start. I'd like an option to keep them permanently visible.
Thanks for downloading! Haha, I hear comments about difficulty a fair bit, but like Tetris you can get a lot better with practice.
Thanks for the feedback on the buttons as well, I reckon I can add in a permanently visible option for the next version!
CornBurrito
Member
Thanks for downloading! Haha, I hear comments about difficulty a fair bit, but like Tetris you can get a lot better with practice.
Thanks for the feedback on the buttons as well, I reckon I can add in a permanently visible option for the next version!
I think the difference is that a bad game of Tetris lasts quite awhile. Here you can fall behind and once you do the game is over in mere seconds. It doesn't feel as salvageable as a typical Tetris fame.
Yeah, that's true. We designed the game to be snappy and played in short bursts, but do you think more salvageability would improve the experience?
CornBurrito
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I might not be the best judge. I haven't seen other people play it to know what a good baseline score is, but I'm on the first zone and my high score is a measly distance of 300. If the levels are meant to be cleared in one go, the level distance is like 2500 if I recall correctly which means I'm doing pretty poorly.
That may just be because I spend too long placing each individual block.
It definitely is snappy, and good for short bursts. I just never feel like I'm doing a particularly good job.
UncleSmoothie
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GoodCoffeeJoey
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Backed.
So to answer, yes...I prefer Out There but again, they are really different games...the only thing in common is that they are brutal and set in space, both being rogue like-ish.
If you love space, you should buy both
I have to agree with you. I never really got into FTL, but Out There gripped me right from the start. It creates the strongest feeling of isolation I've ever experienced from a game.
Just finished this last week, absolutely worth it. However, it's a cliffhanger and I couldn't find any info as to when the next chapter will be released, if at all. There hasn't been any word on it for at least a year as far as I could find.
Final Fantasy III was updated with cross save, hopefully this is a thing SE will keep doing with their mobile games. FF3 isn't universal though, mind.
That said, glad it's free so I can grab it on my USA account, I was planning to get the PC port eventually but this is even better.
Deus Ex: The Fall isn't available here either so this time it's an one-two punch.Could some kind soul grab me a Deus Ex code for the Canadian store? IGN promo still not available in Brazil.
That said, glad it's free so I can grab it on my USA account, I was planning to get the PC port eventually but this is even better.Final Fantasy III was updated with cross save, hopefully this is a thing SE will keep doing with their mobile games. FF3 isn't universal though, mind.
Deus Ex: The Fall isn't available here either so this time it's an one-two punch.
((DM'd you a code for the Canadian store, tell me if it works when you use it.
choaffable
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Sony has released a Fat Princess game, soft launching in Canada. It's a match 3 game that features tactical RPG stuff that serves as background noise. It's...fun and the production values are nice. Despite being free to play, it's pretty generous in doling out diamonds (which you use to upgrade your troops, stingy on the coins which is the other currency in the game). It isn't innovative or really very deep, but hey, make it to Level 15 and you get a free code for Fat Princess on the PSN store.
Get it here.
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Apple Begins Rejecting Apps That Offer Rewards For Video Views, Social Sharing
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Thank you, Apple.
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Thank you, Apple.
There is phoenix wright and 999 (999 is sort of stripped down to the bare bones...no puzzles IIRC).
Phoenix Wright offers the first case for free if you want to check that out.
Sony has released a Fat Princess game, soft launching in Canada. It's a match 3 game that features tactical RPG stuff that serves as background noise. It's...fun and the production values are nice. Despite being free to play, it's pretty generous in doling out diamonds (which you use to upgrade your troops, stingy on the coins which is the other currency in the game). It isn't innovative or really very deep, but hey, make it to Level 15 and you get a free code for Fat Princess on the PSN store.
Get it here.
THAT is interesting! I need this
Minsc
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I almost wonder if they're doing this because they can't track the revenue apps make from outside video servers on their graphs in their events.
Or more to the point, they want all money to pass through their hands so they can have their share.
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CornBurrito
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I would have thought me mentioning those three specifically would make it understandable that I knew those three were on iOS. Or at least that i had already played them. I guess not. So are there games on iOS similar to those three without being literally the exact same as those three?
Link? I can't find it under ニュースリリース　http://www.jp.square-enix.com/company/ja/news/2014/ and haven't seen a mention of it on Famitsu App (but they are really slow at reporting)