It's definitely not for everyone but I'm glad they went for that price. It wouldn't be shocking on other platforms and here it's the real deal with every feature of the PC version (up to Rebirth) being included so it's only fair that it's launching at that price.
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iOS Gaming January 2017 | Swipe Right Into The New Year
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It's definitely not for everyone but I'm glad they went for that price. It wouldn't be shocking on other platforms and here it's the real deal with every feature of the PC version (up to Rebirth) being included so it's only fair that it's launching at that price.
Sorry for quoting myself but I feel like nobody saw this last post on the fourth page... maybe nobody is interested but yeah, the game releases tomorrow as premium game for $2.99. I will probably give it a try and post impressions later.
Looking forward to the grim storyline and tactical combat which I remember quite good.
Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dt_fPSnn4M
Looking forward to the grim storyline and tactical combat which I remember quite good.
Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dt_fPSnn4M
Not sure if many around here played flash games in the past but during the time I used to play them you could not get around Sonny, made by Krin, published by Armorgames in 2007.
Looks like Krin actually worked not only on Sonny 3 but also on a remaster of the first two games for iOS. Not only that but all "three" games get released together as Sonny in the coming weeks (scheduled "mid-January"). However I am a bit bummed out by the change of art style. Seems like they kept it during cut-scenes but during gameplay it lost its charm imo. Luckily gameplay is supposed to be unchanged.
Really looking forward to this!
Armorgames Preview: Sonny and Strategy
The price is fair. All I said was, that the price isn't what I'm prepared to shell out for, since I didn't like it on PC. I was ready to give it another chance on iPad though but now I'll be waiting for a sale.
Oh, only the first part of the comment was made for you, wasn't meant to be an attack or anything. I just commented on the price
I do not really want to argue with that but if you consider how many quality games there are on the app store the $10 price tag seems to me only because "Mario"... Which is fine of course because well known licensed stuff is always more expensive than lesser known brands.Mario is great
It is incredible that it is possible to play a Mario game in an iPhone but yeah.
It looks great. I'm definitely interested!
More_Badass
Member
Depends on the game, the genre, premium or not, etc.
Unless it's like an endless runner for $5 or a genre I dont like, anything $5 or less isnt really a matter of price. Those prices are so low compared to every other platform. Anything over that, I need some reviews and more complex games to justify the price, like Demon's Rise 2 for $7.99.
Ports - if I really like the game - I get at any price. Mainly because I believe in supporting higher priced mobile games, rather than seeing devs need to diminish the price because it's mobile. So $10 for Transistor or 15 for BoI on my iPad? Absolutely.
The incredible Sunless Sea by Fail Better Games is coming to iPad this spring! The game will feature the full version of the original PC game, including all updated content, except for the Zubmariner expansion:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=79f068d8b7e64e1e8d70ed4ff&id=ece387d88a&e=1826c76e72
Edit: Beaten
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=79f068d8b7e64e1e8d70ed4ff&id=ece387d88a&e=1826c76e72
Edit: Beaten
Got it on Steam already but haven't really dived into it, so I'm very glad about this news. Wonder why they didn't include Zubmariner, maybe later on when the base game has released.The incredible Sunless Sea by Fail Better Games is coming to iPad this spring! The game will feature the full version of the original PC game, including all updated content, except for the Zubmariner expansion:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=79f068d8b7e64e1e8d70ed4ff&id=ece387d88a&e=1826c76e72
Edit: Beaten
More_Badass
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My dreams have come trueThe incredible Sunless Sea by Fail Better Games is coming to iPad this spring! The game will feature the full version of the original PC game, including all updated content, except for the Zubmariner expansion:
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=79f068d8b7e64e1e8d70ed4ff&id=ece387d88a&e=1826c76e72
Edit: Beaten
Also, related to the other discussion, another port I will buy regardless of price
Actually Muffin Knight is probably the closest to Super Crate Box.
NeoRaider
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Triggered
Mario is great
Maybe. I am not saying that it's a bad game. I just think that it is not for me. And it's not a game i am willing to spend 10$ on. Sorry.
More_Badass
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Fantastic. Their ports and translation of controls to touch has been excellent
Grim Patron
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fucking nailed it.
Omega Kirby
Member
Is there any apps that can record internal audio?
Saucycarpdog
Member
New graphics and textures and audio mainly. Rebirth was basically an entire redesign of the base game.
More_Badass
Member
New graphics and music, better performance, new engine that allows for different and larger rooms and stable performance, alongside all the new content
Saucycarpdog
Member
Well I went ahead and bought BoI, if nothing else than to support the devs giving mobile a chance. Will post impressions later.
I saw on Ed's blog about that Legend of Bumbo game that will be coming to iOS later. Looks pretty cool and it being a match 3 game makes it highly likely that the iOS version will come out in a timely fashion.
I saw on Ed's blog about that Legend of Bumbo game that will be coming to iOS later. Looks pretty cool and it being a match 3 game makes it highly likely that the iOS version will come out in a timely fashion.
I'm worried about the 4-direction shooting, but the thought of combining power ups sounds enticing. The developer has just said the price will never change, which to me sounds like we probably won't get a sale either, so might just bite the bullet and buy it for iPad. Hopefully Afterbirth will come soon too. And hopefully it controls well with either of the two control configurations on touch.
I'm just a sucker for ports to iOS.
I'm just a sucker for ports to iOS.
Grim Patron
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So far the 3DS version hasn't dropped in price at all since release afaik.
I think it has been discounted on PSN. Not sure, I got it free on PS+. I got it during Steam sale though but forgot the price as it was part of a huge cart purchas.e Probably 30% off.
No idea about the Xbox One version. didn't even know it was on Xbox One until today and I've owned an Xbox for a while lol.
Saucycarpdog
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I just defeated mother on my 6s+
Overall the touch controls are splendid, I found that playing in horizontal view was a little bit easier than portrait view for my device at least. Though I'm probably going to at least attempt to get used to portrait mode since I like the uncrowded screen of it. Going to attempt a mothers heart Run later tonight and then try unlocking some characters afterwards. Overall this is a fantastic port and well worth price of entry, this will not be leaving my device any time soon.
Overall the touch controls are splendid, I found that playing in horizontal view was a little bit easier than portrait view for my device at least. Though I'm probably going to at least attempt to get used to portrait mode since I like the uncrowded screen of it. Going to attempt a mothers heart Run later tonight and then try unlocking some characters afterwards. Overall this is a fantastic port and well worth price of entry, this will not be leaving my device any time soon.
theytookourjobz
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I know a lot of work probably went into the iOS version of BoI but I really wish there were some way to give owners of the game on other platforms a bit of a discount. I think I've bought the game on every platform (PC, XB1, PS4) and another $15, while I'm sure worth it, is a bitter pill to swallow.
More_Badass
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This looks like a cool Ziggurat-like, from the devs of The Firm
Towaga, $2.99
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYxPhdY2Ns
Towaga, $2.99
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYxPhdY2Ns
NeoRaider
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How do i get the crown in Lost Socks?? Getting 3 stars is really easy, just finished level 6 and i got all the stars on all levels but i only have two crowns, and that's for level 1 and 2. Tried so many times on all levels from 3 to 6 but i can't kill all these creatures. Why it is so fucking hard?
Saucycarpdog
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Super Hyper Ball 2:
https://appsto.re/us/_5sXeb.i
Impressions: So far I'm finding it really fun. Normally I don't care for most pinball games due to them being simple score chasers but this one actually has objectives and a good amount of depth. The different platforms and power ups keep the gameplay ever changing so it doesn't get repetitive.
It's free to play with ads and currency packs but there is an ad removal and coin doubler in the shop which makes it pretty fair.
https://appsto.re/us/_5sXeb.i
Impressions: So far I'm finding it really fun. Normally I don't care for most pinball games due to them being simple score chasers but this one actually has objectives and a good amount of depth. The different platforms and power ups keep the gameplay ever changing so it doesn't get repetitive.
It's free to play with ads and currency packs but there is an ad removal and coin doubler in the shop which makes it pretty fair.
This looks like a cool Ziggurat-like, from the devs of The Firm
Towaga, $2.99
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYxPhdY2Ns
There was another game quite a few years ago that looked very similar to this (not Ziggurat). This looks great though.
Edit: actually it was Ziggurat I was thinking of
Was getting Ziggurat confused with Savant Ascent.
putermcgee
Junior Member
Looks neat, and I might check it out. I don't think it'll be able to leave an impression on me quite like Ziggurat. Not only was that game fun as hell, the music was amazing. Of course, I don't think I was ever good enough to hear the full song in the game, but I bought the "soundtrack" to listen to it all. It's too bad I think they re-released Ziggurat at least once, leaving anyone with the previous game stuck with a broken game once iOS updates weren't compatible. Though, if they released it again, with more modern phone support, I'd definitely buy it again!This looks like a cool Ziggurat-like, from the devs of The Firm
Towaga, $2.99
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYxPhdY2Ns
The One Who Knocks
Member
I really want to get this, but without Afterbirth I'm not sure if I can justify €15 on it when I already have it on PC, especially when I'm concerned about how well it controls.
Can anybody who has it on a non-Plus iPhone comment on how well it controls in comparison to the PC version? I'd imagine it's a little more tolerable with a Plus or iPad, but is it playable on a smaller iPhone? The thought of a "The Lost" run on an iPhone 6S or 7 is making me fret, so I'm hoping it's not that bad.
Star Wars has gotten yet another free-to-play game. Star Wars: Force Arena is setting up players against each other in a MOBA-style game, with mechanics resembling those of Clash Royale. It also has 2v2 online matches and got a new Guild system and new Rogue One characters today, which was not available during the beta.
This is relevant to my interests... Sunless Sea intrigues me. But I've only played it a couple of times on the computer. Will double dip for that comfy couch experience.
More_Badass
Member
Played some Isaac. At first I was worried about the controls but after some time playing I think they're just fine.
Beat mom for the first time a little bit ago.
Haven't tried the controller yet, and I suspect the controller will be better of course, but yeah, this is fantastic and so far seems to be a great port. Wish there was a way to compare progress with friends.
Beat mom for the first time a little bit ago.
Haven't tried the controller yet, and I suspect the controller will be better of course, but yeah, this is fantastic and so far seems to be a great port. Wish there was a way to compare progress with friends.
Frostt
Member
Looking at Rebirth iOS trailers and to me it seems that is more like Afterbirth than the original game on PC. Pixelated graphics, different soundtrack, more stuff,... and the gameplay fits iOS pretty well. Might dip after all
Gameplay trailer for Towaga for those interested. I wished the character moved like Savant - Ascent. Never played Ziggurat either...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wt5PgMjPBY
This looks like a cool Ziggurat-like, from the devs of The Firm
Towaga, $2.99
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYxPhdY2Ns
There was another game quite a few years ago that looked very similar to this (not Ziggurat). This looks great though.
Edit: actually it was Ziggurat I was thinking of
Was getting Ziggurat confused with Savant Ascent.
Gameplay trailer for Towaga for those interested. I wished the character moved like Savant - Ascent. Never played Ziggurat either...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wt5PgMjPBY
More_Badass
Member
Played it before?
I'm curious how newcomers, especially if you've played games inspired by Isaac (cough Feral Fury), like it
Nope! I'm a virgin. Wasn't feeling it for my first 10-20 deaths, mostly because they came so quickly. Once I began to understand the world and how the game works, I quickly got sucked into it. The game is a total rush once it begins to make sense.
I've liked what I've played so far. Just hard to sit there and play a game on the Mac when I've been sitting in the same spot cutting code all day :|
I think I have it? Just haven't found the time to get into it lately (or anything else for that matter. Last game I got into was Rebuild 3)