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Android Gaming Thread: News & Recommendations
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RumblingRosco
Member
I notice that Kingdom Rush: Origins is compatible with my phone via the Google Play store... but if I try to buy it on the Amazon App Store, it says it isn't compatible. I have a Nexus 4. Any idea why the difference?
Zero-Crescent
Member
Dragon Quest IV is on sale right now for $9.99 (Regular: $14.99):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.dq4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.square_enix.android_googleplay.dq4
Amazon often forces fake incompatibility on apps on their store. Basically, their version would probably only be compatible with Kindles and their Fire phone
-- although I doubt that would really be the case.
Zero-Crescent
Member
Valiant Hearts is out on Android and Android TV.
For the Android version, it's split up into four episodes; $4.99 for episode 1, with IAPs for episodes 2-4 costing $4.48 individually or $10 as a bundle. Looks like the Android TV entry includes all four episodes, since it costs $14.99 upfront.
For the Android version, it's split up into four episodes; $4.99 for episode 1, with IAPs for episodes 2-4 costing $4.48 individually or $10 as a bundle. Looks like the Android TV entry includes all four episodes, since it costs $14.99 upfront.
macfoshizzle
Member
kingdom rush origins is great. don't really like tower defense games but this one is pretty deep yet very refined with whimsical art and characters
Zero-Crescent
Member
Some more sales (along with DQIV, as I mentioned above):
Surgeon Simulator ($2.99; 50% off)
Knock Knock ($2.12; 50% off)
Deep Dungeons of Doom ($1.99; 60% off)
Thomas Was Alone ($2.99; 50% off)
Republique (Episode 1) ($1.99; 60% off)
The Banner Saga ($4.99; 50% off) (Amazon)
The Play Store is also giving away a deadmau5 album.
EDIT 2: This one's over.(Taken from CAG) The Amazon Appstore has 10 apps for free right now:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...O|B00AKO93JK|B004SDSSFY|B004VMVTNU|B00881PPTO
Finally, the Australian Amazon store put up the Thanksgiving/Black Friday free apps special, so expect the promo tomorrow to be similar to this list:
Surgeon Simulator ($2.99; 50% off)
Knock Knock ($2.12; 50% off)
Deep Dungeons of Doom ($1.99; 60% off)
Thomas Was Alone ($2.99; 50% off)
Republique (Episode 1) ($1.99; 60% off)
The Banner Saga ($4.99; 50% off) (Amazon)
The Play Store is also giving away a deadmau5 album.
EDIT 2: This one's over.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...O|B00AKO93JK|B004SDSSFY|B004VMVTNU|B00881PPTO
Finally, the Australian Amazon store put up the Thanksgiving/Black Friday free apps special, so expect the promo tomorrow to be similar to this list:
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
Bought Republique despite the dumb name.
Zero-Crescent
Member
Amazon's "$130 in Paid Apps and Games" deal is up (list in the above post):
http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_427145922_2?ie=UTF8&node=10076151011
http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_427145922_2?ie=UTF8&node=10076151011
deadbluesky
Neo Member
It's 3.99 on Google Play. Downloading now -- hefty 1.65 GB.
CertifiedFP
Member
So, my OnePlus arrived yesterday - Any games someone would recommend that will give these specs a run for their money - IE, is the port of San Andreas any good?
That, and while I'm at it - Should I be able to run most of my PSP library on it via PPSSPP?
That, and while I'm at it - Should I be able to run most of my PSP library on it via PPSSPP?
I'm looking for a good and deep RPG on Android (Moto G). Not a big fan of touch controls, so preferably turn based. Have played all FFs and DQs on DS and PSP already, so please don't recommend those 
I also already own TWEWY and Knights of pen & paper.
I'd love to get IWD or BG enhanced, but not sure if those are playable on a small phone screen. Can someone confirm?
I also read that shadowrun has super small Text on phone screens so this is out of the question sadly.
I don't really care all that much about the artstyle but since i already own TWEWY something non-anime would be nice.
Any suggestions?
I also already own TWEWY and Knights of pen & paper.
I'd love to get IWD or BG enhanced, but not sure if those are playable on a small phone screen. Can someone confirm?
I also read that shadowrun has super small Text on phone screens so this is out of the question sadly.
I don't really care all that much about the artstyle but since i already own TWEWY something non-anime would be nice.
Any suggestions?
xenoflux2113
Member
I'm looking for a good and deep RPG on Android (Moto G). Not a big fan of touch controls, so preferably turn based. Have played all FFs and DQs on DS and PSP already, so please don't recommend those
I also already own TWEWY and Knights of pen & paper.
I'd love to get IWD or BG enhanced, but not sure if those are playable on a small phone screen. Can someone confirm?
I also read that shadowrun has super small Text on phone screens so this is out of the question sadly.
I don't really care all that much about the artstyle but since i already own TWEWY something non-anime would be nice.
Any suggestions?
I was going to suggest the Hyperdevbox port of Agarest War. Really good and deep and still on sale I believe. But it is anime style art. There is also Bards Tale that is non-anime and a good big game.
Zero-Crescent
Member
Some sales:
Dosbox Turbo - $1.99 (Regular $3.49; A pretty good port of DOSbox)
Gobliiins Trilogy - $0.99 (Regular $2.99)
Jnes (NES Emulator) - $1.99 (Regular $2.99)
The Last Express - $0.99 (Regular $3.99; A classic adventure)
Out There - $1.99 (Regular $3.99)
Another World - $0.99 (Regular $1.99)
Dosbox Turbo - $1.99 (Regular $3.49; A pretty good port of DOSbox)
Gobliiins Trilogy - $0.99 (Regular $2.99)
Jnes (NES Emulator) - $1.99 (Regular $2.99)
Another World - $0.99 (Regular $1.99)
RumblingRosco
Member
I used Dosbox Turbo to run Master of Orion II on my HP Touchpad with Android (4.4.1? I can't remember the version I ported over) a while back. Super awesome actually.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
It's amazing how much better Wolf Among Us runs on the snap 801 vs the underclocked 600 in the N7.
Where the 600 had some frame rate issues and audio stutter the 801 has none.
Where the 600 had some frame rate issues and audio stutter the 801 has none.
I'm waiting for that one too. And Monster Hunter. And FF Tactics.
wondermega
Member
quoting myself from indie dev thread - I need Android beta testers!
click for somewhat dated gameplay video
CALL FOR HELP!
Attention my fellow indie developers, and fans of such.
After a lonnnnnnnnng gestation period, my 2 cohorts and I are nearly ready to unleash Blast Rover on the world(s).
We are at the 98% mark and need to get a little feedback from some testers now. I have a PC build and an Android build to submit. If you are interested, please PM me or give a shoutout to twitter @headcaseGames. All I request is that you give the game at least 10 minutes of your attention, and fill out a brief survey following your experience. Be harsh, but fair!
Please only participate if you are interested in providing useful feedback. Thank you
(and now for the markety "about" stuff)
Blast Rover can be described as a cross-breed of Super Meat Boy and Moon Patrol.
You must pilot an Armored Planetary Rover across the 8 planets of our Solar System, recapturing 20 levels in each World from a menacing Alien Empire.
Each level is filled will countless alien monsters to destroy, mind-bending puzzles to navigate, and dubiously-placed treasures to capture! A true test of reflexes, skill, and wits, Blast Rover is perfectly suited for pick-up-and-play or long sessions of exploration.
- 4 challenge modes per level
- Simple controls for both keyboard or touchscreen
- Unique Mechanics that evolve as you play
Staff (all gaffers):
- Pat Derosby/MTMBStudios (Design/Coding) - (Null Divide, Mute Crimson)
- Ron Alpert/Headcase Games (Art/Concept/Production) - (Lords of Magic, Caesar III, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Alpha Protocol, 180)
- SadSic (Music)
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
so i bought battleheart legacy couple of days ago and just can't stop playing, it's so good!
skill system just begs to be exploited will all kinds of crazy combos, graphics are nice and fluid, branching dialog trees, controls work really good aswell...
what a pleasent suprise this game has been!
it's a little bit light on quests however and feels a bit too grindy at times. but other than that it's an amazing game and i can only recommend it if you're looking for a good rpg on android. replay value also seems to be pretty high, i can't wait to get to ng+ and perfect my build.
only thing i'm missing is co-op multiplayer.
here's hoping it sells well enough so they consider a sequel and refine it further. the foundation is certainly there.
skill system just begs to be exploited will all kinds of crazy combos, graphics are nice and fluid, branching dialog trees, controls work really good aswell...
what a pleasent suprise this game has been!
it's a little bit light on quests however and feels a bit too grindy at times. but other than that it's an amazing game and i can only recommend it if you're looking for a good rpg on android. replay value also seems to be pretty high, i can't wait to get to ng+ and perfect my build.
only thing i'm missing is co-op multiplayer.
here's hoping it sells well enough so they consider a sequel and refine it further. the foundation is certainly there.
Hey guys I have a Nexus 7 (2013) and was wondering if anyone could reccomend some good RPG/action/adventure games on android? I got this tablet with the intention of doing light gaming on it but I haven't seriously tried any games in over a year.
Thanks in advance for any reccomendations
Thanks in advance for any reccomendations
my recommendation would be to give terra battle a try.
it's a free to play strat rpg from mistwalker
even has its own thread on neogaf
maybe inflation rpg, tiny dice, or puzzles and dragons... beyond that I can't help much I basically play terra battle, and read manga and comics on my tablet right now
Rodney McKay
Member
Peggle Blast isn't compatible with the Note 2?
Come on EA. :\
Come on EA. :\
I recommend Hello Hero. It's a bit grindy once you've played for a while, but it's fun and there's enough to do that I've played it a lot for a few months and never considered any IAP.
Wait, is the Android release confirmed for today? Worldwide?
I thought it was supposed to come alongside Gobs vs Gnomes, but all info has since floated away, so probably not :/
Kinda bullshit, not like porting it over would be a huge task...
I used this to play emulators on my tablet. For such a cheap controller, I was pretty happy with it. Battery life, size, and compatibility were all great. My only real complaint was that the analog nub wasn't very comfortable.
I have this coming in the mail today. It was $6 cheaper when I ordered it the other day, though. I'll post some impressions once I get to fool around with it a bit.
That second one looks cool.
I tried it with a couple emulators last night. Not really liking it so far. You have to have a Chinese app running to use it, which is pretty sketchy. The instructions are worthless and in broken English, so I had to find some online.
I did a bit more research this morning, and it looks like there's a way to use it without the app. Apparently you have to hold Home and X when you turn it on and it'll pair without the app. I forgot to bring it to work, so I'll try it out when I get home and post an update. If I can use the controller without the app, I think I'd be pretty happy with it.
Zero-Crescent
Member
A few notable new releases recently:
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath - $5.99
Shadowrun: Dragonfall Director's Cut - $6.99
Dragon Quest III - $9.99
The Witcher: Adventure Board Game - $5.99
Telltale's Game of Thrones
Next month, Heroes of Might and Magic III is set to release. And Square-Enix will have the Dragon Quest V port at next week's Jump Festa, so I wouldn't be surprised to see that within the next few months.
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath - $5.99
Shadowrun: Dragonfall Director's Cut - $6.99
Dragon Quest III - $9.99
The Witcher: Adventure Board Game - $5.99
Telltale's Game of Thrones
Next month, Heroes of Might and Magic III is set to release. And Square-Enix will have the Dragon Quest V port at next week's Jump Festa, so I wouldn't be surprised to see that within the next few months.
ZedIndyLil
Member
WOW! I was just on the lookout for a HoMM-type game. Terrific news!
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
Not, I've purchased it on my old Captivate and in trying to use on my 10.1 tablet, it plays off to the corner. I've tried changing resolution, dpi, etc... to no avail.
I'm really waiting for Football Heroes to finally reach Android. It's made by a Gaffer by the name of Zeenbor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QGT2UaLXy0#t=34
Question, how can a company be shamed into coming through on their original kickstarter promises? They started this game as a paid game, then in development, it became a freemium game. Then not 1, not 2, but 3 iterations of this game, from the original Football Heroes version 1.5 to Football Heroes: Pro Edition, all on the iOS platform but not on Android when every game was promised day and date with both platforms. The main stickler is the Pro Edition version because it features real NFL players and I highly doubt that the NFLPA only wants that on one platform, when all press releases said for both platforms as well. People paid the kickstarter back in 2012 and in over two years, we are still without an Android version, no release date in sight and developers on their website and Facebook page don't acknowledge people when asked about the Android version. Just sad all the way around
is that gaffer who made the game still around?
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
I have no idea but someone should have to answer for this. Basically stealing as major promises were broken.
KimonoNoNo
Member
A question for Gaf.
I'm not a heavy smartphone user, but I'm getting a hand 'me' down Galaxy Note 2 soon.
Will I be able to play games like Banner Saga, Hitman Go and Monument Valley decently on a Note 2?
I'm not a heavy smartphone user, but I'm getting a hand 'me' down Galaxy Note 2 soon.
Will I be able to play games like Banner Saga, Hitman Go and Monument Valley decently on a Note 2?
Alessandro
Member
Thanks for the heads up, I've been waiting for this.
Femmeworth
Banned
Hitman GO requires some hefty specs. The frame rate noticeably drops even on my Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Blizzard probably staggered release to not have to many problems and server issues. They had issues as is on launch day.
I expect next week for Android. Gives them this week to make sure everything with the expansion works. Then drop Android next week and have all week to fix.
They won't do it the following week cause nobody gonna launch during Xmas.
The Banner Saga chugs on my Galaxy S5, so I'm not sure you're going to have much luck with that one.
Monument Valley works on my Nook HD+, which benchmarks lower than a Note 2. Hitman Go also works, but I had to get it through the Amazon app store. Google Play doesn't consider it compatible, even though I've played it and it's fine.
To my surprise, both Amazon and Google Play will let me install The Banner Saga. It would take over an hour on my work internet, but I'll try it out when I get home and let you know how it goes.
mojang's scrolls out for android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mojang.scrolls
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mojang.scrolls