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Infinity Blade |OT| Free Updates TF2 Style, First Update Next Week
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Neuromancer
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Will buy and probably not play much, such is the fate of most of my iPhone games. Still, looks so damn pretty!
I'm on the third bloodline right now. It's really quite fun. The super punch out comparisons make sense. It's all about pattern matching and dodging. And the basic player progression with new swords, armor, skills, etc works as intended. I liked being able to choose to save cash and get a kick ass sword instead of upgrading smaller elements of my armor. Simple choices but they work.
My one big gripe, playing on the iPad, is that the hit targets for dodging are too small! They should stretch further up and down the screen. I've missed some dodges because my thumbs have been off by half an inch or so. Not good on a touchscreen with so much space.
I'm not yet sure if I'll consider the game as much fun on bloodline number 20 but I'm not tiring of the game yet.
My one big gripe, playing on the iPad, is that the hit targets for dodging are too small! They should stretch further up and down the screen. I've missed some dodges because my thumbs have been off by half an inch or so. Not good on a touchscreen with so much space.
I'm not yet sure if I'll consider the game as much fun on bloodline number 20 but I'm not tiring of the game yet.
Shogmaster
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PowerVR SGX! Dreamcast's spirit lives on!!
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Barkley's Justice
Member
everyone scoffing at the "30 minutes" isn't getting it.
game is like mike tyson's punch out meets demon souls meets dead rising
game is like mike tyson's punch out meets demon souls meets dead rising
donkey show
Member
It's very reminiscent of Dragon Quest: Swords, but fucking way pretty. I'm liking what I'm playing so far.
Dreamwriter
Member
No, from the get-go they've been calling it an RPG, and released a demo that was all about free-roaming exploration.Drinky Crow said:
Dreamwriter
Member
I dunno, at the press conference they made it pretty clear it was a demo of the game, most definitely a direct relationship. They never mentioned "Epic Citadel" once, they never said anything about a tech demo, but everything they showed except for one battle was from Epic Citadel, even the movement controls.
Directly after saying that, they started showing Epic Citadel.Epic Games said:
All the while he's walking around in what's clearly Epic Citadel, exactly as released a few weeks ago, with no enemies anywhere. They then show off a two player battle in one of the Epic Citadel areas from an invite to show off how it works with Game Center.Epic Games said:
donkey show
Member
So what does mastering an item do again? Do you keep the stats after changing items? I tapped my way through the explanation too fast. :lol
I think he's hating.Synless said:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=24546144&postcount=5146
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=24808383&postcount=5951
Blasted through the first bloodline last night, this one is definitely a keeper.
The style of the graphics seems to get old quickly and there does not seem to be enough craziness with the weapons that are available. I also found that picking up stuff during the cutscenes can be a bit finicky.
Otherwise it is a very nicely done and enjoyable product. The battle system takes a little getting used to, especially since the game difficulty ramps up pretty effing vertically with every sequential playthrough.
One real problem: it is too short in terms of a single bloodline.
The style of the graphics seems to get old quickly and there does not seem to be enough craziness with the weapons that are available. I also found that picking up stuff during the cutscenes can be a bit finicky.
Otherwise it is a very nicely done and enjoyable product. The battle system takes a little getting used to, especially since the game difficulty ramps up pretty effing vertically with every sequential playthrough.
One real problem: it is too short in terms of a single bloodline.
numble said:
Not hating, just biased as are most people here. I have an iPod and iPad, but cannot bring myself to enjoy them as gaming devices..
And in this case passionately biased since the curve tends to lean towards people wanting the entire portable industry to cater to 1$ cellphone experiences, when at the same time I am being astonished by the (too overlooked here) Monster Hunter franchise (Portable 3rd).
Yeah, you hatin'Kuran said:
Anyway, back on topic. Got to level 12 and started bloodline 4. I finally got past the first section of the fight against the god king where it pauses for a second, but then got my ass whooped right after. At this rate, I'll have avenged my father's father's father, etc... In around 200 years.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Kuran said:
So how about shutting the fuck up and let other people who CAN bring themselves to enjoying them as gaming devices do just that.
donkey show
Member
Beat big baddie on the third bloodline. Interesting ending as...
:lol
you go up to homeboy's throne after stabbing him with the Infinity Blade, then you tap an electronic iDevice on the throne which activates a holographic machine showing you what appears to be the planet you're on. Twist!
But now I'm on bloodline 4 so... off to see what happens next. Considering the name of the game, I'm not surprised.
But now I'm on bloodline 4 so... off to see what happens next. Considering the name of the game, I'm not surprised.
strideramc
Member
Grabbed this about an hour ago. Really impressed with what I have seen so far.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Got it, Punchout with swords is a good way of describing it. Those who bemoan it for "only" being 30mins don't understand the game at all!
It's good! I like the little periods between battles as well, where you look around the environment like a point & click adventure as well. Nice way to break up the action. Combat is fast and fun, and parrying is pretty tough.
For those waiting for an iphone game that has been built from the ground up for the device that actually takes advantage of, and benefits from, non stylus touchscreen only controls (rather than fighting them like most other iOS games do) this is the game for you (it also helps that its a good game in its own right!
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It's good! I like the little periods between battles as well, where you look around the environment like a point & click adventure as well. Nice way to break up the action. Combat is fast and fun, and parrying is pretty tough.
For those waiting for an iphone game that has been built from the ground up for the device that actually takes advantage of, and benefits from, non stylus touchscreen only controls (rather than fighting them like most other iOS games do) this is the game for you (it also helps that its a good game in its own right!
)donkey show
Member
I got the Thorneblade in Bloodline 3. Since it heals you with whatever damage you dish, having a high attack power is a great combination. It helped me beat the Infinity Blade dude in the end.Jangaroo said:
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Download going too slow, can't wait to see this. If it animates the way I hope it does, the graphics in this thing could rival that of some console games, at least in some aspects.
The clanging swords and roaring monsters sound great in this game, as do the little melodic pieces that set the atmosphere for each battle.
Other than some slowness with three simultaneous characters on the screen during the opening cut-scene, the framerate has been quite good on my iPhone 4. Battery drain has been pretty low, too.
Other than some slowness with three simultaneous characters on the screen during the opening cut-scene, the framerate has been quite good on my iPhone 4. Battery drain has been pretty low, too.
Damn!. At first I was playing it thinking it looked pretty but wasn't all that 'fun'. But after getting through all the 'tutorials' it's really engaging. As some of you guys have said, this is some sort of Punch Out + Demon's Soul, and it's so awesome.
I'm level 9 right now, just starting my 3rd bloodline. I'm changing all my equipment as soon as it reaches 'Mastered'. That's the best way, isn't it?.
Can't wait for more environments and equipment to get my hands into (though there's already a lot of equipment, but still..)
I'm level 9 right now, just starting my 3rd bloodline. I'm changing all my equipment as soon as it reaches 'Mastered'. That's the best way, isn't it?.
Can't wait for more environments and equipment to get my hands into (though there's already a lot of equipment, but still..)
Just played through the first 1.2 bloodlines. Very pretty and decent combat engine. Could have used an extra few months of development though. The "quest" feels way too short (would have been nice to see my guy traverse through a bit more of that bloody giant tower before reaching the first boss) and the presentation is a little on the weak side (*screen fades to white* "Victory!" *screen fades back*).
Unlikely, but Tegra II powered Android Phones will get games using the same engine at least.RiverBed said:
Keyser Soze
Member
RiverBed said:
There is thanks and hugs to Apple and Steve Jobs in the credits for "helping make the platform sing." so maybe there is some deal there that would stop things.
Also, the engine Epic used was built for use on iOS, so it would be as easy of a port as the other games the appear on both platforms.
Keyser Soze
Member
Jangaroo said:
Yeah it was weird. I think there was supposed to be a twist that the game was set in the future (instead of the past it looks to be from the style). I have no idea what the blown up moon/planet that was shown in the hologram means though. Maybe he is our guys homeworld. It will probably be expanded on in the update
McBradders
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How big is this thing? It's taking me forever to download
Nevermind, all done ^_^
Nevermind, all done ^_^