Grim Patron
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My friend uses the US account and I decided to look at the App Store on his phone. Nice to see Isaac has 110 reviews of nearly all 5 stars. I hope it sells well for Nicalis.
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iOS Gaming January 2017 | Swipe Right Into The New Year
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PittaGAF
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Invisible Inc. is fantastic.
I didn't realize it was SO roguelike....the tight campaign tricked me....till I discovered when you are done....you are done...back to start, savegame gone....thanks to a mission I really fucked up.
2016 was a truly GLORIOUS year for turn based games on touch screen.
SteamWorld Heist, Banner Saga 2 and Invisible Inc. are all fantastic.
Looking forward what 2017 has in store for the genre.
My only problem now is that Card Thief is consuming all my free time, it's simply outstanding.
I didn't realize it was SO roguelike....the tight campaign tricked me....till I discovered when you are done....you are done...back to start, savegame gone....thanks to a mission I really fucked up.
2016 was a truly GLORIOUS year for turn based games on touch screen.
SteamWorld Heist, Banner Saga 2 and Invisible Inc. are all fantastic.
Looking forward what 2017 has in store for the genre.
My only problem now is that Card Thief is consuming all my free time, it's simply outstanding.
Wolf Akela
Member
What the fuck iOS.
I wrote a nice long review for a game. It was the first review I ever wrote. I hit submit and it said "nickname already taken" then it closed the review box. I hit write review again and everything is gone.
I wrote a nice long review for a game. It was the first review I ever wrote. I hit submit and it said "nickname already taken" then it closed the review box. I hit write review again and everything is gone.
infiniteloop
Member
ohhh, Apple TV, hello.
Card Thief was great for the first couple hours, but now it seems so grindy. Same thing over and over in order to unlock the next setting which just repeats what you did before. The most interesting part is equipment, but, again, it's behind the grind. I think Solitairica spoiled me on satisfying card games.
Did you try Card Crawl as well? For me Card Crawl is the perfect mobile card game. One game only lasts about 3 minutes but you find yourself playing one game after another quite often because it is so addicting.
peppermints
Member
Hey guys, which Rayman game to get.. Adventures, Jungle Run or Fiesta Run?
I did, and the grind got to me there, too. I liked the core game better, though, which helped a ton.
Don't get me wrong, Card Thief isn't a bad game at all. I'm just not sure the gameplay loop works for me.
Frostt
Member
First try Jungle, the first one and a premium game, Fiesta is the second and introduces boosts, and Adventures is a freemium fest with timers, not worth it IMO
Not sure if anyone else out there is into idle/incremental games, but I think I've found my favorite in the genre: Idle Mage Attack. Visually, it looks absolutely awful, but it has some real depth and very enjoyable idle mechanics that take it far beyond the usual suspects in the genre.
I'd say it's the equivalent of Card Quest for the incremental genre.
I'd say it's the equivalent of Card Quest for the incremental genre.
NeoRaider
Member
Mobile gaming industry summed up in one sentence.
peppermints
Member
Thanks went with Jungle Run then.
Kingdom Rush still considered the best tower defense series?
Frostt
Member
Good choice
I finished all three and loved them all. For me, they are the best. If you are going to buy only one the third is the best one, a bit shorter than the others, but with meatier gameplay, and is a little bit better than the second and a lot better than the first. The second is the longest and the one who cemented the series into the crown. If you are going to pay them all, start from the first one and go up, see how evolved
Saucycarpdog
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In a universe where Dungeon Warfare doesn't exist they sure are!
More_Badass
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Five days left to vote for Mobile GOTY
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1324257
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1324257
peppermints
Member
I played the first many many years ago on my old iPad 2. Just got an Air 2 so looking for what I've missed.
Playing through Frontiers now and it's scratching that itch.
Saucycarpdog
Member
Frostt
Member
I played the first many many years ago on my old iPad 2. Just got an Air 2 so looking for what I've missed.
Playing through Frontiers now and it's scratching that itch.
Frontiers is fantastic
You missed a lot... and you are in the right place to know all that since iOSGAF is the best place to know the best games... sounds cheesy but is true
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW4EDArL78w
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
Playing it on my iPhone SE and it's totally fine. Obviously it's not as precise as with a controller but the game runs great.
I found them weird and floaty at first, but now I find them to be absolutely perfect. Playing on a 6s+
Didn't like it at first, totally fine now. Wife was the same.
Frostt
Member
What I needed to hear. So you have to get used to them. Nice. I been looking at BoI and the iOS version seems very different from what I played a long time ago, the graphics triggered it but what sold it were the bigger rooms. Thanks a lot. Getting it now
Omega Kirby
Member
Man when the hell will Rayark update on Sdorica Sunset and Implosion 2?
More_Badass
Member
I'm shocked that Apple didn't give BoI a banner or feature it in New Games
Rebirth was a from-the-ground remake of the game, with new graphics, new and bigger room layouts, tons of new enemies, items, and secrets, among other additions and improvements
Seems like Warbits might get an update, since the beta was just updated on TestFlight. I have no idea what was added or changed though.
And some news:
Just bought Rush Rally 2 an Highway Runners. Let's see what it's all about.
And some news:
- Rome: Total War is getting a standalone expansion in March named Barbarian Invasion.
- Card City Nights 2 is under development and will have online multiplayer.
- The Titanfall: Frontline CCG game has been cancelled before ever releasing.
- The Outrun-inspired Highway Runners has been updated to Universal, and can now be played on iPad.
Just bought Rush Rally 2 an Highway Runners. Let's see what it's all about.
peppermints
Member
I feel like there was a card insert in my Xbone copy of Titanfall 2 advertising that game. That's crazy.
More_Badass
Member
I haven't even posted my list yetVoted.
Shocked there's so few votes.
But I think that's the nature of the more strict restrictions. So it's ideally working as intended. There may be less votes, but those present ideally have a more knowledgable and diverse perspective on mobile games, versus people just listing that one popular mobile game
In?
More_Badass
Member
Another convert
Soon you'll be muttering "Just one more go..." until 3am
Probably Binding of Isaac
Rodney McKay
Member
Dungeon Warfare is very good, I'd say I still prefer the Kingdom Rush series.
As much as I enjoy upgrade mechanics like Dungeon Warfare has, it can make it hard to know how you should be upgrading to optimize your experience. Do I level up one trap a whole bunch or should I level up many traps a smaller amount.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is definitely a favorite of mine now too. It started out kinda bad, but they've added a crazy amount of content to the game. It can get pretty hard, but they've added the ability to upgrade your plants (by doing quests that change every few hours) which could make it more manageable for people picking it up for the first time.
More_Badass
Member
Siralim 2 is on sale for the first time. $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/siralim-2-rpg-roguelike/id1148047801
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/siralim-2-rpg-roguelike/id1148047801
Frostt
Member
Soon? that happened on the same night I bought it xD Sooo tired today xD
Yep. Happy customer. Regarding the controls, I found them strange. They arent very good when Im trying to go through a door but I find them excelent while in combat. Strange but work in the most important area of the game. An outstanding game btw.
I haven't noticed a significant drop in battery after playing. Seems like it was optimized quite well for mobile, but I'm on a 6s+ so don't know how much that affects it.
Frostt
Member
After playing for an hour on a 6 it went from 98 to 77%
Not in the U.K., but strange that they'd be talking about that. Just checked and a pound = $1.24. So you're already paying more.
Mainstream media is reporting on it so Verge talking about it shouldn't be surprising.
And the price hike hasn't happened yet, it's due over the next week.
Saucycarpdog
Member
Anyone tried that new game Z-exemplar yet? The trailers for it look dope but apparently it has control issues according to some on TA.