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iOS Gaming December 2016 | It's app-me, Mario

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iggynore

Neo Member
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Light Apprentice - Comic GameBook is now free on iOS. There's also an iPad Pro version, with crispier graphics.

As the dev, I can grant promo codes, here are some for the SD version (purple icon):

Chapter 2:
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3A4EAJJTHARK
TNWFWMKA4XAA
XFY9HT3NXELA
7RA6EKNF36NJ

Chapter 3:
697RPHH6TWKY
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4A4LP3KLPJX7
LFYWN7MN63N9
Y9FLKHJJ6JEA

iPad Pro (yellow icon):
LAKEK3LJ6F7H
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7J64KAHT4LKP

We had a really difficult relation with our publisher, but now they are defunct and we finally got our app back. If you like where we are going with Light Apprentice please help spread the word.
 
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B-Dex

Member
Can i just say that I hope something is done about the horrible screenshot section for games. Because 90% of the screenshots are just illustrations that don't relate to the gameplay at all.
 
Frostt

Frostt

Member
Pachimari said:
Where have they said this? I thought they only had beta announcements next week, where we will get the date?

Not that I am doubting you, I just thought the date announcement wouldn't come until next week.
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I got it on an email, been testing a lot of their games since a long time ago (like awp tests for CM). Beta starts next week, try to get in their mailing list and try to get in. Hoping you get in!

Happy new year everyone!!! Dont drink too much xD
 
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Pachimari

Member
Matt Frost said:
I got it on an email, been testing a lot of their games since a long time ago (like awp tests for CM). Beta starts next week, try to get in their mailing list and try to get in. Hoping you get in!

Happy new year everyone!!! Dont drink too much xD
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That's good to know. Happy new year.

I decided to buy a few last games in 2016: Don't Starve: Shipwrecked, Year Walk and Samorost 3.
 
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Omega Kirby

Member
Pachimari said:
That's good to know. Happy new year.

I decided to buy a few last games in 2016: Don't Starve: Shipwrecked, Year Walk and Samorost 3.
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Excellent choice


Happy new year ios gaf, thanks for all the amazing mobile games, my wallet hates you lol.

Here's to 2017 and more awesome mobile games to come
 
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8sanders

Murderer's Gut Feeling™
Mighty said:
Wow, just found this thread on the last day of 2016! A great collection of games -- great work OP!
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Yup, great threads! We are always here, some of us have been here for many, many years. Stick around, it's the best place on the internet for iOS news.
 
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Zoidberg Jesus

Member
Is there any way to buy iOS apps from the App Store on an Android phone for downloading later? I have an Apple account from my previous phone. I'm getting an iPad next week and want to get some games before the sale ends, and I'm out of town so all I have is my phone. I went to the website and tried to purchase something, but it took me to iTunes on the Google play store.
 
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Boney

Banned
It really can't be said enough times how much of a wonderful job More_Badass does with the thread. The effort is sincerely appreciated!

Happy New Years bros
 
8

8sanders

Murderer's Gut Feeling™
Zoidberg Jesus said:
Is there any way to buy iOS apps from the App Store on an Android phone for downloading later? I have an Apple account from my previous phone. I'm getting an iPad next week and want to get some games before the sale ends, and I'm out of town so all I have is my phone. I went to the website and tried to purchase something, but it took me to iTunes on the Google play store.
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Use iTunes on a computer

EDIT: oops, I see all you have is your phone. Not sure you have any options.
 
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Jarsonot

Member
Was playing Return of the Zombie King, and came to a point where you HAVE to enter your email to get a Pascode to continue. Already not cool. Entered my email, got an email telling me to click a non-existent submit button (in the email) to get my code. Can't click the non-existent button, can't progress the game.

Now the dev had my money and email. Not cool. Will be requesting a refund, recommend avoid until that's sorted.

Dear devs, someone pays for the game, get rid of that email bullshit.

Edit: appears that this is some kind of once-a-day level that lets you grind faster, yours if you sign up to a mailing list. It is not at all made clear, and I am still declaring it shady practice. After force-quitting I was able to advance, and eventually the email showed properly and allowed me to join.
 
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Pachimari

Member
More_Badass said:
Think I might need to start sleeping with one eye open. I'm watching you, Pachimari
:p

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Oh shit... I told you I loved these threads.

I've decided to buy my first few games of 2017: Colt Express, Tengami, Badlands 2, Jade Empire: Special Edition and Total War: ROME.

I really need that upgrade to 256gb. It's getting really tedious having to delete stuff all the time.
 
Tizoc

Tizoc

Member
So my mother's been enjoying Farm Journey and I was wondering if there is another game does the match 3 concept it uses better.
Preferably something Free to play.
 
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Pachimari

Member
I decided to start up Leap Day, and the core of it feels really good. But I am bothered with the sudden ads popping up when you die, so I'm thinking isn't there a way to pay a premium to get rid of these ads? I'm not bothered by the microtransactions but these ads makes the game to play a lot less fun.
 
PittaGAF

PittaGAF

Member
Pachimari said:
I decided to start up Leap Day, and the core of it feels really good. But I am bothered with the sudden ads popping up when you die, so I'm thinking isn't there a way to pay a premium to get rid of these ads? I'm not bothered by the microtransactions but these ads makes the game to play a lot less fun.
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Go right in the checkpoint room (where you activate the checkpoint via fruits or ad video), there should be a premium unlock.
 
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Pachimari

Member
PittaGAF said:
Go right in the checkpoint room (where you activate the checkpoint via fruits or ad video), there should be a premium unlock.
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I saw a box but I thought it was just for all kinds of random items. But if that's a premium pay that removes the ads then I'll be happy to give this game more of my time.
 
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iggynore

Neo Member
B-Dex said:
Can i just say that I hope something is done about the horrible screenshot section for games. Because 90% of the screenshots are just illustrations that don't relate to the gameplay at all.
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May I take this as feedback, thank you :)

EDIT: in our case, we thing the app preview video speaks better for the gameplay, and the pictures should give more of the feelings of the key features. But I guess if one's just browsing the pictures, it's not very helpful to have them not very descriptive of the gameplay.
 
PittaGAF

PittaGAF

Member
Pachimari said:
Leap Day is testing my patience. I'm dying here all the time. Although I do know what to do, it just so happens that my finger don't agree with my brain!
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I did that some hours ago.
Slide on the narrow path till the monsters leave the opening then double jump on the opposite side.
Jump over them (they should be coming towards you) then double jump on the above platform using the wall to bounce.
 
Frostt

Frostt

Member
Pachimari said:
Leap Day is testing my patience. I'm dying here all the time. Although I do know what to do, it just so happens that my finger don't agree with my brain!
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The spike dudes should give you an opening a little bit after the first one hits a wall. Just keep wall jumping beneath them until you can speed jump up

Edit: Ninja´d by Pitta

Also, only the current last level available counts towards unlocking new stuff. You can leave the level and come back later to it anytime if you passed at least a mayor checkpoint (bronze, silver, gold)
 
PittaGAF

PittaGAF

Member
I must revisit my GOTY list.

Banner Saga 2 is magnificent.
Better than its predecessor in every possible way.

Way more epic, story is much more tight, fights are WAY better balanced (finally you have to use some real strategy, you can't brute force combats as in the first game), much more varied enemies and tactics.
And it's SO GRAPHICALLY AND AURALLY awesome on iPad.
The musics at the keystones are out of this world.

Feels like I'm playing Lord of the Rings in a Norse setting, same epic-ness level.

And woah, those twists!!!

I really recommend it: if you liked the first game it is a no-brainer, if you found the first one a bit too easy or story loose, look no further.
 
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Pachimari

Member
PittaGAF said:
I did that some hours ago.
Slide on the narrow path till the monsters leave the opening then double jump on the opposite side.
Jump over them (they should be coming towards you) then double jump on the above platform using the wall to bounce.
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Matt Frost said:
The spike dudes should give you an opening a little bit after the first one hits a wall. Just keep wall jumping beneath them until you can speed jump up

Edit: Ninja´d by Pitta

Also, only the current last level available counts towards unlocking new stuff. You can leave the level and come back later to it anytime if you passed at least a mayor checkpoint (bronze, silver, gold)
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Yeah I knew how to beat it, just couldn't get myself to. Although I've gone through it now.

[edit] oh yeah, what games are coming out next month besides Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Mega-Man 1-6?
 
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Pachimari

Member
Saucycarpdog said:
You mean this month? :p
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Oh yeah, I just gotta get used to it being January already lol.

More_Badass said:
I completely missed this when it released in early December but hey, here's the final game to be included in the January OT

Sara Is Missing - Free
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When is the January OT going up?

I gave Colt Express a try and it seems to be based on a board game. It is a bit confusing to me in the start but it also seems to have interesting potential. I've been playing a little bit of Jade Empire too, and though the dialogue can feel really dated and sterile, I hope there's enough background and lore to get me in. Control seems to be fine, and fights to be a lot of fun. Also tried out a bit of Steamworld Heist, and it's alright. Pretty nice with the whole taking cover and aiming your shot but I hope there's more to it.
 
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Jarsonot

Member
Playing tap titans 2, don't know why but something about these tap games appeals to me. This is a particularly good one. The first had it's hooks in me pretty deep, and this one is better.

Sorry about my rant on the email thing for zombie king. I must've been in a bad mood. Upon further reflection I wonder if I could have advanced a level using the map. Every time I hit play it just to me to the Pascode prompt which I couldn't provide and it was frustrating. Maybe make that level auto advance your character on the map, or make it more clear that one can advance beyond it.
 
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