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Android Gaming Thread: News & Recommendations
- Thread starter GK86
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Guys, I'm kinda considering buying an iPhone for the first time. Any former iOS person around here? Is gaming really so much better over there?
My main motivation is that I want the smallest phone available with decent specs, and I found a pretty decent deal. Plus apparently it's much easier to buy games from other regions. Will I regret it, Android bros?
My main motivation is that I want the smallest phone available with decent specs, and I found a pretty decent deal. Plus apparently it's much easier to buy games from other regions. Will I regret it, Android bros?
Riptide 2, Need for Speed Most Wanted, Real Racing 3.
Look for Gameloft games and/or EA Games. They try to make really good looking games.
Ministration
Neo Member
It's not like we enjoy preventing people from playing our game.
Rules are rules though. I'd be happy to take you through our thought process over PM, if you'd like.It's not like we enjoy preventing people from playing our game.
I have this same issue. What do you expect people, who want to play the game in English at the same time as their native friends, to do? When I see the usual this game is not for your country message, I move on to the next game. This is a shame for both of us really and why I'm against the practice of region locking.
tsunami643
Member
Guys, I'm kinda considering buying an iPhone for the first time. Any former iOS person around here? Is gaming really so much better over there?
My main motivation is that I want the smallest phone available with decent specs, and I found a pretty decent deal. Plus apparently it's much easier to buy games from other regions. Will I regret it, Android bros?
Have you considered the Moto X?
Polished games are a bit more prolific on iOS (and come on sale far more frequently) but if you value emulators or strong controller compatibility, I wouldn't jump ship. If those are moot points, iOS is probably better for mobile gaming.
Edit: Oh, hmm if you're finding issues with buying games in different regions, I'm assuming you're not from the US so the Moto X probably isn't an option. Looks like it's iOS for you.
Just picked up a Nexus 7 after mulling between that and an iPad Mini. Cheaper price and more power won out for me..but what are some games I should be looking for? I downloaded Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes and Anomaly, but I wanna grab some more. Any good strategy/civilization-esque games out there for Android? I love certain RPGs too..
psvita game dokuro comes to android!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...d&utm_medium=WidgetWeb&utm_campaign=Playboard
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...d&utm_medium=WidgetWeb&utm_campaign=Playboard
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
Any good RPGish games that aren't Zenina or whatever?
It's really hard for me to navigate, look through, or care about 90% of the stuff I see in Android market. I know there are gems, but jesus it's difficult to bother with...
Last great game I played was Plague Inc.
It's really hard for me to navigate, look through, or care about 90% of the stuff I see in Android market. I know there are gems, but jesus it's difficult to bother with...
Last great game I played was Plague Inc.
Did the same. Rabbid and Riptide run like shit on my Note 3, but Remix is the boss.
Riptide GP is free on the Amazon appstore right now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GKHE6G/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006GKHE6G/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Empire Deluxe, Mobile Edition. Android port of the classic of the same name. Just released:
Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kbs.EDMEApp&hl=en
Kindle App Store:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7Q7OP4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kbs.EDMEApp&hl=en
Kindle App Store:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7Q7OP4/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Some good RPGish games I've played:
Knights of Pen and Paper (Amazing game, seriously.)
Delver
BitDungeon
Triggerhappytel
Member
It's £0.60 here in the UK. It's fucking £12 on PSN. I want the game and I don't want it without physical controls, but Jesus goddamn Christ!
RumblingRosco
Member
I've never played Kingdom Rush (or the sequel) but I really enjoy TD games. Would you guys recommend I spend the $1.99 on the original, or $2.99 on the sequel and skip the original? I don't have a ton of free time for gaming especially on-the-go, so I'm not sure I'll get around to playing both.
Basically, which is better?
Basically, which is better?
I hate TD games but adore KRF, that should tell you something
The original is good too, they're pretty similar. Maybe buy the original one, and then Frontiers if you like the first game.From what I understand, the game has in-app purchase for more levels. I could be wrong tho.
In-app purchases are for optional heroes, not levels.
Anyone has played it with usb or bluetooth gamepad?
Ravensmash
Member
Getting S4 later, anyone recommend a nice looking but really addictive game with a bit of depth?
dearodie
Member
I was surprised, in a good way, by Blocky roads.
Seems to be exclusive to Amazon Appstore for now.
Gameplay:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnsFN2Fbw84
Seems to be exclusive to Amazon Appstore for now.
Gameplay:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnsFN2Fbw84
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
I'm really excited for The Walk, by the Zombies, run! team. Going to buy it tomorrow. Has anyone here tried it?
AranhaHunter
Banned
Anyone tried angry birds go? Apparently the gameplay is good, but the game suffers due to always begging you on IAP.
Picked up both games, going to give it a try soon.
Haven't tried it, but hearing reports of waiting to race again anywhere from 10-30 minutes really turns it off for me.
You will get bored after 30 minutes.
SparksterMeta0
Member
Try some Kairosoft games, specifically Game Dev Story and Grand Prix Story. They are sim games that can keep you hooked for hours. And this is coming from some one who isnt much of a sim-genre fan.
The Lite versions are free if you want to try before you buy.
Both Rayman games are excellent and gorgeous, and you can access all content with no IAP bullshit.
chalkitdown1
Member
Anomaly 2 is one of the best looking games on Android, and just a great game to boot. A good game to test the capabilities of the device. As previously mentioned, Rayman Fiesta Run is fantastic (though it suffers slowdown on the hectic levels on my S3, maybe it'll be alright on the S4). And the recently released Badland is absolutely gorgeous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmSNLcD1SJE
Plants VS Zombies 2 is great looking and addictive also. And finally, World of Goo is everything you're looking for if you haven't played it before, but it's about 3 years old, now.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
RumblingRosco
Member
I hate TD games but adore KRF, that should tell you something
Thanks for the advice. I think I'll just jump right into KRF sometime soon.
Any recommendations for a good TCG? Something like Magic: The Gathering or Blizzard's Hearthstone? I see the OP has Shelter, Amber Route and Kingdom Conquest, but I'm wondering if any other games have come out recently that are better? I'm preferably looking for something I just purchase outright so I don't have to deal with microtransactions.
truthiness
Member
I don't think TCGs exist like that anymore. All of them are riddled with micro-transactions.
If you find one, I'd be interested to know what it is!
xenoflux2113
Member
Game Dev Story is the free app of the day on the Amazon App store. Just a heads up.
Wolf Akela
Member
I have Go Launcher on my Note 2. I dont notice any impact.
Doomedfool
Member
That's awesome! Heard a lot of good things about it, and it's hard to argue with free.
I use Nova on both my S3 and my Note 3 and there is no difference.
So Kemco is having a sale, several games each for 99 cent: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=KEMCO_GAMES+(Kotobuki+Solution+Co.,+Ltd.)
Does anyone have any recommendation or is it a pass?
Does anyone have any recommendation or is it a pass?
xenoflux2113
Member
They are kinda cookie cutter but also they are decent little 16-bit era rpgs that don't cost $7.00 - $15.00. I would say that they are well worth .99, it might be worth picking up one for that price.
You're probably right, but as long as they are enjoyable, I can look past it.
Thank you, but sadly I'm not a fan of puzzle games.
EmptySpace
Banned
what are the best sim/strategy/puzzle games on android? i don't want action games on a touch device.
Taco_Human
Member
Chu Chu Rocket is a great puzzle game. Decent port from Sega. Still playing through it myself.
GuitarAnthony
Neo Member
Don't know if anyone else who likes puzzle games has picked it up but ChromaCRUSH is an amazing game. Last puzzle game that captured me like this was Radian games' Slydris.