More_Badass
Member
Sorry, meant third, was still half asleep when I posted that. Yeah, I need to do another recount. I had HC and FFRK tied for 3rd
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
iOS Gaming January 2016 | Should old applications be forgot?
- Thread starter More_Badass
- Start date
Maybe require a list of at least 5 games next year or something? I'm more interested in hearing from people who have a general idea of what's going on with the platform and can form an opinion of value, rather than "here's 2 games I played".
I guess in that case I should just stick to this thread...haha.
I guess in that case I should just stick to this thread...haha.
I mentioned something like this earlier. The scope of games and players is very vast, as evidenced by the Fallout and Final Fantasy games being nominated ('hardcore' gamers do love their F2P).
Yeah, there were quite a few posts by people who don't sound like they are "mobile gamers" but just have played a few games. That isn't really a fair assessment of what truly exists in mobile gaming to be counted as GoTY votes.
It'd be like a film critic who only saw two movies all year to give what they thought were the best of the year.
gingerbeardman
Member
I think the real issue is that on GAF console gamers still outweigh mobile gamers. So there's not going to be as many votes.
A game is a game. I think they should all be lumped together.
A game is a game. I think they should all be lumped together.
Horizon Chase has gone free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/horizon-chase-world-tour/id991018252?mt=8
edit:hmm says item is no longer available.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/horizon-chase-world-tour/id991018252?mt=8
edit:hmm says item is no longer available.
Edit: From What New Notes: "Free To Try" - Now you can play 5 CIRCUITS FOR FREE before you buy one of the "BEST OF 2015".
I'm liking the line puzzler Little Broken Robots so far. It's in the same vein as Flow Free, but instead of connecting gates you're given a specific length for each line and must get them to work together, filling out the play area. Seems like it's going to be a much more difficult game in comparison. Here's the first beginner's level I just solved out, for example:
Crashlands!!!
More_Badass
Member
Crashlands
I'm liking the line puzzler Little Broken Robots so far. It's in the same vein as Flow Free, but instead of connecting gates you're given a specific length for each line and must get them to work together, filling out the play area. Seems like it's going to be a much more difficult game in comparison. Here's the first beginner's level I just solved out, for example:
I started playing this. Seems good so far. The Advance levels are tough and the F2P stuff doesn't seem awful yet. Healthy amount of levels, too.
The Westport Independent as well
The nice thing is there's a $2.99 unlock if you want to bypass the F2P mechanics. Haven't felt the urge yet, though.
Nice warm-up for The Witness next week, haha.
Saucycarpdog
Member
So many good games coming tonight!!!
Wish they'd get here already.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
I bought an iPhone 6S. I'm loving it. Perfect size.
It's incredible how many games will scale up and look better on more powerful hardware too. I wasn't expecting that. Oceanhorn looks stunning.
It's incredible how many games will scale up and look better on more powerful hardware too. I wasn't expecting that. Oceanhorn looks stunning.
It has begun!
Now that Horizon Chase is free to unlock what happens with those that purchased it before?
infiniteloop
Member
somebody sell me on Crashlands. I've watched the trailer, it looks nice, but gameplay looks like it's wandering around killing stuff and building weapons + houses.
Saucycarpdog
Member
Its universal
+ fighting bosses + taming wildlife + going through its 40 hour story + exploring the 5 different biomes + crafting hundreds of different items.
More_Badass
Member
Think Don't Starve, but not as brutally hard, sci-fi, more arcade-y, and with the humor you'd expect from Butterscotch Shenanigans. It has a lot of little touches that help alleviate some of the frustrations of the genre, like a limitless inventory and being able to teleport back to your base from anywhere on the map
That last one definitely helps to promote exploration when you don't have to trudge back home
Hopefully I can in a few hours. But More_Badass has played it so maybe he can give some more imps.
I'd also like to know how the new Dungelot is. I liked the first one. Didn't even bother with the second after most trashed it due to being a buggy mess and it's bad F2P implementation.
This one looks quite a bit different, possibly in a good way.
Edit: MB already was in the case!
Saucycarpdog
Member
Hey MB, are you going to be making a thread for Crashlands?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
I just gave it a download from my purchased list and the game seems like it's the same. Ran the first five races and didn't hit any paywalls.
Sold. Y'all are far too good at selling me on games.
More_Badass
Member
Saucycarpdog
Member
Time to party!!!
More_Badass
Member
Butterscotch supported all their games for years, adding new content, overhauling controls, and such, so I bet Crashlands will be a game that keeps on giving for a while
Really loving Crashlands so far. I typically am not into crafting / survival type games, but this is an utter joy to play. It streamlines a lot of the monotaneous parts of the genre, even with simple things like auto equipping the tools you need, easy tracking of resources, teleportation, etc. The story and trademark Butterscotch Shenanigans humor and overall whimsical sci-fi atmosphere just is fantastic.
For some reason the link doesn't open the App Store on my phone. Any idea why that might be?
Edit: now it's working, never mind!
stephencottontail
Member
So Crashlands is pretty slick, though I might end up regretting starting out on the second-hardest difficulty setting. Watching a giant bug splat you repeatedly is a good wake-up call, I guess. I should probably build this Hydrablade I got.
Exploding Kittens is already out, but strangely is pass and play only at the moment. I understand that it's an adaption of a card game, but no single player or online kills it for me (online is apparently coming though).
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exploding-kittens-official/id1040227414?ls=1&mt=8
Maybe due to that lack of content, it's $1.99 with IAPs, but a launch sale has all IAPs free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exploding-kittens-official/id1040227414?ls=1&mt=8
Maybe due to that lack of content, it's $1.99 with IAPs, but a launch sale has all IAPs free.
It says "Play with 2 to 5 players across multiple phones" so that's only local multiplayer with multiple iOS devices no? I don't see it mentioned that it supports pass and play (and with the way the game works it wouldn't be possible).
Yeah, was just coming here to edit my post after realizing it isn't pass and play. But it is local, Bluetooth only at the moment.
They probably should put Bluetooth in the description so people don't assume it's online and not have anyone to play with.
Not saying it's a bad deal. Just not for me in its current form.
One Foul Note
Member
I just hope they developed a better way of archiving the story and events for later checking. I did love Galactic Keep but found the plot very overwhelming and difficult to keep track of. If I ever found myself unable to play for a few days I ended up being super lost whenever I went back to it which ultimately stopped me from finishing the module.
If I deleted Galatic Keep will my progress carry on or am I out of luck?
PittaGAF
Member
Did you use the iCloud save?
I had no problem resintalling and playing a plus playthrough all over again.
BTW...I THINK (but I'm not sure) you will use your fav character in the new module...but I'm not sure with all those temporal timelines and such.
PittaGAF
Member
It's not a super long game, especially if you played it before...the ending (and the final part tory tidbits) is great imho so my suggestion is to complete it
If I hear from the dev I'll pass your input tough...maybe a quest log recap could be useful, especially if they are adding a lot story-wise.
EDIT: I've passed your suggestion to the dev.
One Foul Note
Member
It's not a super long game, especially if you played it before...the ending (and the final part tory tidbits) is great imho so my suggestion is to complete it
Heh, it's long if you are not good at it.
PittaGAF
Member
If you want and you are willing to play till the end but do not remember where you are, have some problems with some enemies etc...feel free to PM me!
It's been a while but I completed the game over 8 times so I might remember the game well
One Foul Note
Member
If you want and you are willing to play till the end but do not remember where you are, have some problems with some enemies etc...feel free to PM me!
It's been a while but I completed the game over 8 times so I might remember the game well
I do appreciate the thought, but to be honest I'm not really wanting to go back to GK. It isn't a particular monster on that game that halted me but rather the constant dead and rebirth cycle grind of my terrible luck combined with just how brutal that game can be. Thank you very much for the offer though.