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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-earth/id1037285648
Currently $3.99 (40% off launch sale)
https://www.ticket-to-earth.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-R8ZjwIDJc
- Episode 1: Uprising available March 15th on mobile (6+ hours of content)
- Episode 2: Crash (Coming soon)
- Episode 3: Meltdown (Coming soon)
- Episode 4: Revolution (Coming soon)
- Deluxe PC version coming soon

A distant planet. A dying colony. A deadly conspiracy.
The mining boom has left New Providence to die, and just one Earthbound ship remains. Survivor Rose stands in defiance of a broken system. Rise up with fast-paced RPG tactics, and battle across vibrant fields of color.
Join the fight in Ticket to Earth, a sci-fi tale of betrayal and insurrection.

ORIGINAL GENRE MASH-UP
Introducing a new style of gameplay that blends puzzle and tactics games. Ticket to Earth is the quick-play, mission-based RPG you've been waiting for.

SCI-FI EPISODIC NARRATIVE
Join Rose, Wolf, Doc and Seven as they race across New Providence to stop a criminal conspiracy.

FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Play as Melee and Ranged Peace Keepers, armed with over one hundred Combat Powers. Fight against a cabal of twisted enemies – desperate criminals, murderous machines and terrifying mutants.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT
The Stellar Consciousness Movement will help you reach your true human potential. Deep RPG character progression – develop your talents and build better heroes!

Ticket To Earth is really good. It's SRPG first, puzzle game second. I just unlocked the talent tree; this game has an impressive amount of depth. I only have one character so far, so the strategy and complexity is only going to increase when you have control of multiple characters, plus their abilities and talents

I don't know of to say it nor how you will you cope with your time and wallet....but feel free to simply add Ticket to Earth on your most wanted list.

I'm super impressed.

A blend between Banner Saga, Steamwolrd Heist, Puzzle Quest and Dungeon Raid.
Yet, it feels really fresh and damn, it's SUPER polished.
The tutorial takes its time but when it opens up...woah, it really opens up.
So many choices, including during the fights, interesting story set in a credible world.
iCloud sync the icing on the cake.
Also, a big plus, fights while being pretty strategic doesn't seem (so far) to take ages....on the contrary everything is kept pretty compact for perfect playing on the go....unless like me you played one hour straight in the blink of an eye.

Definitely GLORIOUS so far.

Ticket to Earth is starting brutally kicking my ass, especially in the side quests.
Making the longest chains doesn't help anymore....you must be sure to end in a position where some enemies can't reach you, while building up your powers on the way (because standard attack is lame and take ages, with all unlocked characters so far).
So there is a really nice positional strategy on top of everything, another fav of mine (Card Thief is another awesome example of this, and Warhammer Quest back in the days).
On top of this, not sure if casual or not, but some evolved spiders are really nasty when it comes clearing your most wanted colors on the board disconnecting the paths you carefully and painfully slowly tried to make.

I love it.

 

[Greatest Ever]

Android?

 

[Saucycarpdog]

So does it work like the matching is the movement system? Or is matching the way to use powers? Or is it both?

 

[firenskill2000]

Any idea if the price is for episode 1 or the whole thing?

 

[More_Badass]

So does it work like the matching is the movement system? Or is matching the way to use powers? Or is it both?

Both. You travel along like-colored tiles to move around the board, which also adds to your attack power based on the number of tiles traveled. Different tiles also charge your special abilities.

Also different talents (basically perks and skills) are often affected by tiles traveled. For example, one character has a skill that doing a chain of a certain length automatically collects all pick-ups on the grid

Android?

Site lists Android, but it's not out on there yet

 

[Saucycarpdog]

Both. You travel along like-colored tiles to move around the board, which also adds to your attack power based on the number of tiles traveled. Different tiles also charge your special abilities.

Also different talents (basically perks and skills) are often affected by tiles traveled. For example, one character has a skill that doing a chain of a certain length automatically collects all pick-ups on the grid


Site lists Android, but it's not out on there yet

Now that sounds interesting and unique; looks like there's still some life in the tile matching genre yet. Might need to pick this up. Is the story pretty good from what you've played so far? The hand-drawn characters and plot summary have got me intrigued.

 

[PittaGAF]

Now that sounds interesting and unique; looks like there's still some life in the tile matching genre yet. Might need to pick this up. Is the story pretty good from what you've played so far? The hand-drawn characters and plot summary have got me intrigued.

Personally I don't generally like comics nor colorful sci-fi, but here the story really grabbed me (and the graphic is awesome).
It's interesting enough but not necessarily super verbose, so you are right in the action pretty fast, but always with a clear objective tied to the story.

 

[More_Badass]

Personally I don't generally like comics nor colorful sci-fi, but here the story really grabbed me (and the graphic is awesome).
It's interesting enough but not necessarily super verbose, so you are right in the action pretty fast, but always with a clear objective tied to the story.

Yeah, it's neither the most original or complex story, but it is interesting and has had some intriguing turns so far

 

[bonesquad]

This looks fantastic. Normally I avoid episodic games until all episodes are released (Netflix has spoiled me...), but for $4 why not. Well, I do have a stack of games already I want to play across multiple platforms... So what's one more?

 

[PittaGAF]

Meanwhile the game is starting to get the attention it deserves from mainstream media.

http://kotaku.com/theres-never-been...m_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow

 

[More_Badass]

Meanwhile the game is starting to get the attention it deserves from mainstream media.

http://kotaku.com/theres-never-been...m_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow

Also confirms that the purchase includes the entire game (aka the future chapters)

 

[PittaGAF]

Also confirms that the purchase includes the entire game (aka the future chapters)

Would be very cool but I feel I robbed the dev.

 

[platypotamus]

Me want. Posting mainly for subscription so I don't forget how dope this looks before the Deluxe PC Version gets released.

 

[pock3tmonster]

I can't speak enough praise about this game. I've been looking forward to it's release for some time. It's great to see Aussie developers deservedly in the spotlight.

This was demoed at PAX Aus 2016 and the developers were incredibly down to earth and humble. I had some hands-on time with their game and was sold on the beautiful art style and interesting world and characters. I managed to score a near complete collection of art cards and badges featuring both the heroes and villains of the game.

Ticket to Earth is truly a labor of love for the developers. The gameplay also has a surprising amount of depth and complexity that isn't initially apparent. $3.99 is an absolute steal, especially if the price includes access to the subsequent chapters.

 

[More_Badass]

Got confirmation from the devs on Twitter that they indeed intend to release the remaining episodes as updates

 

[Strings]

Huh, looks super cool. Always down for another SRPG.

 

[Saucycarpdog]

Got confirmation from the devs on Twitter that they indeed intend to release the remaining episodes as updates

So basically $1 an episode? Holy steal batman!

 

[Omega Kirby]

The world could always use more Puzzle hybrid games

 

[lt519]

This looks really cool, will check it out on Android.

 

[bonesquad]

After playing about an hour the game is as good as advertised. The SRPG plus Dungeon Raid combo is really cool. My biggest criticism is the dialog (motherfleckers? Really?).

If they do release the episodes as free updates are they going the Wayward Souls/Shovel Knight route of increasing the base price for future buyers? $4 is a steal even at iOS prices.

 

[More_Badass]

After playing about an hour the game is as good as advertised. The SRPG plus Dungeon Raid combo is really cool. My biggest criticism is the dialog (motherfleckers? Really?).

If they do release the episodes as free updates are they going the Wayward Souls/Shovel Knight route of increasing the base price for future buyers? $4 is a steal even at iOS prices.

Not exactly an unusual thing for sci-fi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frak_(expletive)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profanity_in_science_fiction

And $3.99 is the sale price, the full price should be $6.99

 

[MyNameIsRye]

I hardly ever buy Mobile games, but this looks awesome. Needs to be released on android now.

 

[bonesquad]

Not exactly an unusual thing for sci-fi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frak_(expletive)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profanity_in_science_fiction

And $3.99 is the sale price, the full price should be $6.99

As much as I loved Battlestar, I hated their fake cursing too

Eh, it's a minor gripe either way. The cutscenes are a cool part of the game.

 

[Clunker]

I just picked this up last night thanks to More_Badass's thread and I'm blown away by the initial impression this game makes. I just opened up the second character (Wolf, I think?) and it's such a smart blend of Dungeon Raid/Puzzle Quest and a more traditional SRPG that looks, sounds and plays great. The character customization/optional objectives are fairly deep and the game is actually fairly challenging in spots; I wiped a few times on the first Wolf mission and have started looking at how you can also try to block enemies' movement options with your own moves. There's some randomness at play with how new tiles pop up but that's essentially the same as some of the bullshit PQ would throw at you with falling gem patterns.

Do you ever play with more than one PC on field at once? Curious.

 

[More_Badass]

I just picked this up last night thanks to More_Badass's thread and I'm blown away by the initial impression this game makes. I just opened up the second character (Wolf, I think?) and it's such a smart blend of Dungeon Raid/Puzzle Quest and a more traditional SRPG that looks, sounds and plays great. The character customization/optional objectives are fairly deep and the game is actually fairly challenging in spots; I wiped a few times on the first Wolf mission and have started looking at how you can also try to block enemies' movement options with your own moves. There's some randomness at play with how new tiles pop up but that's essentially the same as some of the bullshit PQ would throw at you with falling gem patterns.

Do you ever play with more than one PC on field at once? Curious.

Yes, eventually you have two fighters at once. Then more later based on the trailer

 

[Miker]

Started this last night and it's rather enjoyable. Takes a bit longer than it needs to start showing off its RPG elements, but it's smart and slick. Seems like good value at $4, and mobile seems to be the platform of choice here.