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iOS Gaming July 2013: Filled with unethical beverages, like Lipton Brisk Iced Tea
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PittaGAF
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Out in iOS next week too, New Shadowrun Returns trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFYsQ0M2Jrg&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFYsQ0M2Jrg&feature=youtu.be
50+ hours of JJ does that I guess
72+ get it right!
Actually I just checked. I'm at 90 hours played.
I thought this was steam only. Now I'm excited and I know nothing about it as I haven't been following it at all. What's the buzz like?
It's a month or so delayed for iOS, no?
Archie: Betty or Veronica?
Apparently free today.
...I kind of want it even though it's just a bar filler. Archie~
Apparently free today.
...I kind of want it even though it's just a bar filler. Archie~
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Seems incredibly meh...hopefully a gaffer posts some impressions.
Dog Problems
Banned
I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but Halfbrick announced a new game at PAX Australia called Colossatron: Massive World Threat. There's a trailer at the link. Reminds me of an 80's cartoon, I love it.
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/18/colossatron-massive-world-threat-coming-from-halfbrick/
http://www.joystiq.com/2013/07/18/colossatron-massive-world-threat-coming-from-halfbrick/
Veronica of course.
Did all three endings in Alpaca Evolution, I like how I accidentally left the "good ending" for last
. I'll start the Alpaca Evolution Begins prequel now (two routes and four endings!), but still keep checking on the first one concurrently to try to get the rare evolutions.
I enjoy this app and keep posting about it but make no mistake, it's nonsensical with zero gameplay throughout (it's not trying to be anything but). It's also consistently hilarious.
For some reason I like having at least one weird/charming mobile game like this installed, where you feel compelled to check and just space out for a few seconds with zero effort (Tiny Tower, Alpaca). I wish SE would make All The Bravest free already, they seem to be really confident in that thing since it wasn't discounted even once yet.
(absorbing an Alpaca)
I enjoy this app and keep posting about it but make no mistake, it's nonsensical with zero gameplay throughout (it's not trying to be anything but). It's also consistently hilarious.
For some reason I like having at least one weird/charming mobile game like this installed, where you feel compelled to check and just space out for a few seconds with zero effort (Tiny Tower, Alpaca). I wish SE would make All The Bravest free already, they seem to be really confident in that thing since it wasn't discounted even once yet.
That wouldn't surprise me, lol. It's probably been a while since they hit the ceiling of people willing to pay $4 for it or who would want to spend anything in the horrible and randomized gachapon-style IAP.
This is too cool not to post, Halfbrick just announced a new game, Colossatron: Massive World Threat. I assume it will be out on iOS.
Debut trailer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoNqnn_goFE&feature=youtu.be
Debut trailer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoNqnn_goFE&feature=youtu.be
Added you.
There's a store tab in the menus and Red has been there listed as "coming soon" since the game launched. Been looking forward to it.
Just added you. I'm PrayForDeath there.
LyleLanley
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Why can't I put down this stupid alpaca game?
Don't know why either. It's pointless.
PittaGAF
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I'm not aware of any (new) delay.
At least on the official site they do not say anything and the iOS wallpapers have a 25-7-13 date, but I'm not that well informed about the game and admittedly we never saw a iPad video of the game yet.
We shall see.
toythatkills
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Am I seeing Ash Ketchum in that trailer?
Hmm, I'm mixed on Breach & Clear. First impressions are of a game with very high production values. Once I started playing though my opinion dropped. I like the fast paced, simplified Frozen Synapse style of play, but there are a number of issues. The inability to rewatch turns, no clock to time your moves, and the game hasn't completely lost its freemium heritage with plenty of consumable items (grenades, medpacks, lockpicks, ect) and gear that feels disconnected from the actual game.
For $2 it's fairly decent, there's still a lot to like and have fun with here. I checked the TA forums (gasp!) and the developers are quite active there. Maybe changes will come to improve B&C's shortcomings. However, with all the recent TBS games (and maybe Shadowrun next week?) it's hard to recommend B&C over those.
For $2 it's fairly decent, there's still a lot to like and have fun with here. I checked the TA forums (gasp!) and the developers are quite active there. Maybe changes will come to improve B&C's shortcomings. However, with all the recent TBS games (and maybe Shadowrun next week?) it's hard to recommend B&C over those.
I have played through all 15 missions now at least once, there is potential here and the controls have improved oddly since the tutorial.
There is a bunch of stuff coming though, Hostage Rescue and Bomb Disposal modes are listed as coming soon for example.
SparksterMeta0
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I don't know. It's actually pretty interesting based on how long I played.
It's the "toy line integration" thing I'm worried about.
BenjaminBirdie
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Fish Out Of Water? It's out.
toddhunter
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No it isn't. Controls really poorly and there isn't anything else to drag you in.
Yeah I know, but it's a bit junky and not nearly as in depth as JJ, so I was hoping they'd update it. Any news on that front?
The game is basically just a giant ad for the new PAC Man brand. On the front screen of the game is a direct link to the toy website, and right next to it is the premium items button. The game is entirely time based, so you don't die until you run out of time. However, you can add time to your clock so long as you have a clock item in your inventory, essentially letting you buy a high score. They also call the pellets COOKIES, why cookies? There's absolutely no challenge to the game, either, since only time kills you. The jump button only has one use, and it doesn't matter if you hold it down or just tape it you'll jump the same height and length every time. There is just no skill involved, at all. The game is pretty (except for the blurry mess of a background) and I love that they use the sound from PAC Man Championship Edition whenever you eat a ghost, but the game is just totally pointless.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
How's the the Clash of Heroes port to ios? I remember it not being well received intially but it's currently .99 and I think im going to bite. Mcpixel is also .99, btw.
More_Badass
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Has anyone tried Futuriduim? It's really fun. The one thing I learned is that I would not make a good X-Wing pilot lol. The "trench runs" in this game are varied and intense and the touch controls are perfect
chickdigger802
Banned
hmm google isn't getting me anything
Futuridium EP
http://youtu.be/xOThkrBwzRw
The trailer makes the gameplay look a bit janky, the camera viewpoint especially.
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So is Breach & Clear OP worthy? The gameplay didn't exacly grab me and the "omg it's the special forces yeeeeaah GUNS GUNS GUNS" moniker is very bland. Sure there are countless guns and mods to unlock but they don't seem to do much of a difference while playing, and you can barely see any visual difference either.
chickdigger802
Banned
ahh ok.
don't plug a game and write the title of the game wrong folks!
don't plug a game and write the title of the game wrong folks!
Honestly, yes, it's flawed but still really good compared to many iOS offerings.
Edit: and
#2 Overall Paid Game in the App Store
#1 Top Strategy Game in the App Store
#6 Overall APP in the App Store!
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Futuridium EP
http://youtu.be/xOThkrBwzRw
The trailer makes the gameplay look a bit janky, the camera viewpoint especially.
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So is Breach & Clear OP worthy? The gameplay didn't exacly grab me and the "omg it's the special forces yeeeeaah GUNS GUNS GUNS" moniker is very bland. Sure there are countless guns and mods to unlock but they don't seem to do much of a difference while playing, and you can barely see any visual difference either.
Just got Futuridium and it's ... interesting, not sure if good yet. I like the idea, and the visuals are purdy but the controls are quite odd and I keep turning around by accident when I'm trying to fire. It also feels a little slow in the flying which is annoying because when you die it puts you quite far from the playing field and you have to slowly fly back while a timer counts down. Will give it some more time to see if there's something good in there, but I can't recommend it yet.
I'm done playing Jetpack Joyride, can't believe people are mad about the IAP and advertising. Took me around 10 hours to complete all the achievements, hardly unethical.
Well, I'm missing the Hippie achievement because it requires a jetpack that's no longer in the game, which I find incredibly inconsiderate to people suffering from OCD, so I guess Halfbrick are unethical after all.
Well, I'm missing the Hippie achievement because it requires a jetpack that's no longer in the game, which I find incredibly inconsiderate to people suffering from OCD, so I guess Halfbrick are unethical after all.
Some jetpacks are going on cycles now.
And that supposedly terrible Contra port is #1 overall, and Life is the #1 board game, and Candy Crush the #1 grossing app...
Two years ago or even a year ago I think I'd be much more impressed by B&C, but today there are a number of better games I'd rather play. I'm not saying it isn't op worthy, but at this point it won't be making my "best of" list.For 99 cents it's a steal. A few of the issues were fixed since release, but even though the CoH port still isn't perfect it's a great game.
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