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[killercow]

Two great PC games are coming soon to iOS:

Turmoil, coming this Thursday:
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Turmoil/news.asp?c=73068

And Mushroom 11 coming March 9:
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Mushroom+11/news.asp?c=73061

 

[More_Badass]

Two great PC games are coming soon to iOS:

Turmoil, coming this Thursday:
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Turmoil/news.asp?c=73068

And Mushroom 11 coming March 9:
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Mushroom+11/news.asp?c=73061

You guys are in for a treat. Mushroom 11 is amazing

 

[dawgparty]

Y'all got any recs for RPGs(or games with RPG elements) that are fun and don't require large time commitments? I'm playing Duel Links and FE: Heroes right now and I need something with less eternal grind/gacha.

 

[protonium]

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[More_Badass]

Y'all got any recs for RPGs(or games with RPG elements) that are fun and don't require large time commitments? I'm playing Duel Links and FE: Heroes right now and I need something with less eternal grind/gacha.

Might want to check out Ember, Templar Battleforce, and Battleheart Legacy

 

[Saucycarpdog]

Y'all got any recs for RPGs(or games with RPG elements) that are fun and don't require large time commitments? I'm playing Duel Links and FE: Heroes right now and I need something with less eternal grind/gacha.

I've been playing this RPG recently called Postknight. It's a rather simple RPG but it has all of the basics down and can be pretty addictive in bursts.

 

[protonium]

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[awp69]

Might want to check out Ember, Templar Battleforce, and Battleheart Legacy

All these are great. I'd throw Titan Quest but the controls can be iffy.

I also mentioned Djinn Caster earlier as well. More on the casual side but very polished action RPG.

I can recommend a ton of JRPGs but most involve a lot of grinding. Chaos Rings 3 is awesome and not necessarily grindy in terms of having to level up but a lot of quests big and small. So depends on your definition of "grindy". Probably an 80 hour game, which I still have not finished.

 

[PittaGAF]

Y'all got any recs for RPGs(or games with RPG elements) that are fun and don't require large time commitments? I'm playing Duel Links and FE: Heroes right now and I need something with less eternal grind/gacha.

Warhammer Quest
Deathwatch
Galactic Keep
Banner Saga

All games with various grades of RPG in them, all turn based, all autosave.
All can be played in small bits but if you want to, they have all long story campaigns.
2 are fantasy, 2 are sci-fi.

 

[awp69]

Warhammer Quest
Deathwatch
Galactic Keep
Banner Saga

All games with various grades of RPG in them, all turn based, all autosave.
All can be played in small bits but if you want to, they have all long story campaigns.
2 are fantasy, 2 are sci-fi.

Good recommendations!

 

[Voidance]

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

https://appsto.re/us/ljrefb.i

 

[awp69]

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

https://appsto.re/us/ljrefb.i

This looks great. Too many good games.

 

[More_Badass]

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

https://appsto.re/us/ljrefb.i

$4.99

But also has IAP to buy additional heroes, kind of like Warhammer Quest. You have four included with the main purchase, 11 more are available; you can buy them all for $6.99, or separately with $2.99 packs. Each hero has unique combat skills and story quests

So all the content is ~$12, still a new discount compared to $19.99 PC version.

It's pretty clear why they did it this way.

 

[Grim Patron]

Does banner saga 1/2 support controller?

plays great with touch just curious

 

[More_Badass]

PC vs iPad

 

[Saucycarpdog]

PC vs iPad

ooof, guess the 3D graphics were harder to port over than anticipated.

 

[More_Badass]

ooof, guess the 3D graphics were harder to port over than anticipated.

To be fair, those are the Fantastic settings on PC.

Edit: another comparison

 

[Saucycarpdog]

To be fair, those are the Fantastic settings on PC.

Edit: another comparison

That shot looks better. Looks like slightly worse graphics and less lightning effects are the only things changed.

 

[Daigoro]

bought Firetop Mountain, playing now. pretty fun so far. the graphics certainly arent amazing, but look OK on an SE.

 

[killercow]

MUL.MASH.TAB.BA.GAL.GAL :
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mul-mash-tab-ba-gal-gal/id1099666908?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4

 

[More_Badass]

MUL.MASH.TAB.BA.GAL.GAL :
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mul-mash-tab-ba-gal-gal/id1099666908?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4

Wow, I had an idea like this once. Pong but shmup with enemies in between. Cool to see it brought to life

 

[awp69]

MUL.MASH.TAB.BA.GAL.GAL :
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mul-mash-tab-ba-gal-gal/id1099666908?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4

I need to spend more money like I need a hole in my head but I gotta pick this up.

And Warlock is pretty damn cool. Got a bit of the Sorcery feel with the text but the board game combat is well done. Also think the graphics are just fine.

 

[PittaGAF]

I have yet to buy Warlock (no wifi) but I was told the graphic is WAY different depending on which iPhone or iPad you are playing it on.
Latest gen being the best of course and almost in par with PC (shadows and all).
Those pics are not spectacular...which was the platform?

 

[awp69]

God damn. Dungeon Rushers just came out and looks excellent too! My poor, poor wallet (because I've also been buying a lot of console games lately).

 

[PittaGAF]

God damn. Dungeon Rushers just came out and looks excellent too! My poor, poor wallet (because I've also been buying a lot of console games lately).

I've been playing it (lucky to get an early copy) and it's really fun.
Much more fun and way deeper than I expected tbh.

 

[Daigoro]

Sand worms ate my lunch three times in a row.

ow.

 

[PittaGAF]

I'm a bit disappointed that the iOS version of Firetop Mountain doesn't have the character shadows.

They add so much to the immersion (for me anyway) and more important they are totally there in the official iOS trailer.

I can't unsee their absence.

 

[killercow]

I'm a bit disappointed that the iOS version of Firetop Mountain doesn't have the character shadows.

They add so much to the immersion (for me anyway) and more important they are totally there in the official iOS trailer.

I can't unsee their absence.

Lightning and shadows are the most taxing so i'm not too surprised. Sucks though.

 

[awp69]

I've been playing it (lucky to get an early copy) and it's really fun.
Much more fun and way deeper than I expected tbh.

Cool. May wish list this for now. Didn't know it was the same devs behind Out There!

 

[PittaGAF]

Lightning and shadows are the most taxing so i'm not too surprised. Sucks though.

Yes but .... seeing them in the official trailer from 2 weeks ago and not finding them on a iPhone 6S was a bit of a bummer.

Anyway the dev just confirmed me they cut them off, for performance reasons (of course).

 

[PittaGAF]

Cool. May wish list this for now. Didn't know it was the same devs behind Out There!

I understand Mi_Clos is the publisher, not the dev.
But anyway the game is lot of fun.

 

[Tunesmith]

Yes but .... seeing them in the official trailer from 2 weeks ago and not finding them on a iPhone 6S was a bit of a bummer.

Anyway the dev just confirmed me they cut them off, for performance reasons (of course).

From the 7-series of phones too?

 

[killercow]

From the 7-series of phones too?

I've seen a video on YouTube from an iPhone 7 running the game and it seems like it's exactly the same:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knd62SmJPR0

In other news, Turmoil is out on iPad (fun oil drilling simulation):
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/turmoil/id916190049?mt=8

 

[PittaGAF]

From the 7-series of phones too?

Yes.
They just aren't there in the iOS version (but the official iOS trailer ).
I asked the question because I thought it was just my 6S, but dev told me so.

It's the reason why the Appstore lacks a video trailer too at the moment.

 

[Voidance]

I can't play Dungeon Rushers on my 7+ due to it crashing at the main menu. I sent in an email describing the issue; hopefully it's gets resolved quickly and does not occur on my iPad Air 2.

 

[dawgparty]

I've been playing it (lucky to get an early copy) and it's really fun.
Much more fun and way deeper than I expected tbh.

What is the gameplay loop? I don't really know that I'd like designing dungeons. What is the benefit of it in-game?

 

[PittaGAF]

What is the gameplay loop? I don't really know that I'd like designing dungeons. What is the benefit of it in-game?

That part is totally optional and I actually didn't even touch it.
I just played the lengthy single player campaign.
You can design dungeons and send them to friends who can attempt to survive it as far as I understood.
Or you can download other people made dungeons.

It's a standard tbs game, but with many classes, loot and skill trees.
During dungeons there are old style D&D events that I quite enjoyed.

 

[Tunesmith]

Nightgate by Semidome Inc.
https://appsto.re/ie/WrsKcb.i

Currently free.

Love that soundtrack!

 

[awp69]

Nightgate by Semidome Inc.
https://appsto.re/ie/WrsKcb.i

Currently free.

Love that soundtrack!

Got this when it came out. Nice relaxing, atmospheric game with, as you said, a great soundtrack.

 

[More_Badass]

Puff
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puff/id984268262

 

[Pachimari]

I'm pretty sure Puff. came out a few weeks ago.

And cool, I'll make sure to download Nightgate.

 

[Frostt]

Puff
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puff/id984268262

 

[Grim Patron]

Monster Hunter freedom unite for iOS is 50% off. 6.99 for a limited time

MONSTER HUNTER FREEDOM UNITE for iOS by CAPCOM
https://appsto.re/in/-LezS.i

 

[Daigoro]

Firetop Mountain is pretty darn good. im enjoying the combat, and the choose your own adventure aspect is good fun. it's cool seeing what different things different characters can and cant do.

after tonights long session i made it to 9th place overall on the leader board. it only shows top 20, so i have no idea how many people have played the game so far. playing an adventure is definitely an investment in time though. not sure how far along i actually got, since i died, but i was able to complete the Minotaur part of the quest for the dual sword guy.

definitely a fun adventure game. worth the asking price for sure. dunno if ill get any dlc at this point, but maybe.

 

[omg_mjd]

How's Assassin's Creed Identity? It's on sale for $1.

 

[awp69]

How's Assassin's Creed Identity? It's on sale for $1.

Heard it's not very good and no way I'm going to use 2.5 GB of space to find out even at $1.

 

[awp69]

Tavern Guardians came out today. Impressive, premium match three that's kind of like a castle defense RPG. You have to attack enemies as they approach your castle with arrows, direct attacks (matches next to them), special magic attacks, etc.

It's also like Solitairica in that you choose a class at the beginning and fight with that one hero until you die. Coins allow you to get equipment and items that can raise your HP, castle wall (Shield) and other things. But coins also can boost your stats for each Hero.

Pretty fun and addictive. $2.99.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=1190252071&mt=8

 

[Ketch]

Monster Hunter freedom unite for iOS is 50% off. 6.99 for a limited time

MONSTER HUNTER FREEDOM UNITE for iOS by CAPCOM
https://appsto.re/in/-LezS.i

This is an fantastic port of a great game. Seriously the best virtual controls I've ever used.

 

[More_Badass]

MUL.MASH.TAB.BA.GAL.GAL :
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mul-mash-tab-ba-gal-gal/id1099666908?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4

This is really fun. Very polished and quirky. I was wondering how they'd combine the precision needed for a shmup with the randomness of the ball bouncing off paddles; they have a line that let's you aim the bounces. It works very well. Definitely worth checking out

 

[PittaGAF]

Tavern Guardians came out today. Impressive, premium match three that's kind of like a castle defense RPG. You have to attack enemies as they approach your castle with arrows, direct attacks (matches next to them), special magic attacks, etc.

It's also like Solitairica in that you choose a class at the beginning and fight with that one hero until you die. Coins allow you to get equipment and items that can raise your HP, castle wall (Shield) and other things. But coins also can boost your stats for each Hero.

Pretty fun and addictive. $2.99.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=1190252071&mt=8

Now this looks super interesting.
Thanks for sharing, I totally missed it.