Hmm, I will try again tonight, maybe I just encountered a bug. I could enter Daily mode multiple times yesterday. To the point where I had two (pitiful) scores on the leaderboard.
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iOS Gaming June 2015 | The future is now
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Hmm, I will try again tonight, maybe I just encountered a bug. I could enter Daily mode multiple times yesterday. To the point where I had two (pitiful) scores on the leaderboard.
PittaGAF
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PittaGAF
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Unfortunately no.
It's the only fault of the game.
It plays wonderfully on iPhone anyway, I just stick there.
Kind of odd then because the Mini 2 is 64-bit so it should have improved performance on it as well.
Matt Frost
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Try Harder is another worthy addition to the AdultSwim catalog for sure! Love the not randomized level with all the corpses lying around, the different ways to score (crushing your corpses i.e.), the powerups following you, the clean and bright presentation, controls are flawless they respond perfect to your taps, and everything is well put together, like the skip option at the beggining, the reset button, the house full of clones and so on. Getting rid of the ads! Also, I love that is not pay-to-win. Going back to play more!
Also liking Green Ninja by Nitrome... its nothing completely new, but how the frog kicks everyone asses with the sound wins me everytime. Nitrome just keeps rolling the right direction too.
Also liking Green Ninja by Nitrome... its nothing completely new, but how the frog kicks everyone asses with the sound wins me everytime. Nitrome just keeps rolling the right direction too.
I'm digging Try Harder (even though it's another runner, it's fiendishly difficult, quite addictive and has spot on controls) but Green Ninja isn't grabbing me.
Matt Frost
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AdultSwim, add coins, some upgrades, different costumes and missions to Try Harder and I (and many others I think) got something to play for a looooong time...
They missed the opportunity to add a maximum number steps and medals for each level but the levels seems to have only one solution... still early on it, but the sound it makes everytime it hits an enemy wins me over.
Another thing that is winning me over is an upcoming game called "Kill the Plumber", where you have to do exacly what the name says. Looks like a ton of fun and always wanted to play the reverse role
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29bqVD_wJHc
https://www.facebook.com/killtheplumber
They missed the opportunity to add a maximum number steps and medals for each level but the levels seems to have only one solution... still early on it, but the sound it makes everytime it hits an enemy wins me over.
Another thing that is winning me over is an upcoming game called "Kill the Plumber", where you have to do exacly what the name says. Looks like a ton of fun and always wanted to play the reverse role
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29bqVD_wJHc
https://www.facebook.com/killtheplumber
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Guys, can I ask your opinion for a game release on the app store. In your opinion, which of these options is better:
1. A paid version of the game, and a separate ad-supported free version OR
2. Just an ad-supported free version with an IAP to remove ads
Or any other opinions appreciated.
1. A paid version of the game, and a separate ad-supported free version OR
2. Just an ad-supported free version with an IAP to remove ads
Or any other opinions appreciated.
More_Badass
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From what I've read, it can be more challenging for devs to maintain two apps so that's why the norm is free with ads and ad-remover IAP.
Considering the state of the App Store, I think a free ad-supported app with IAP would be the best option.
Personally I prefer straight-up premium, but 2) is probably better for a developer
I'm just coming to that realization. I lost my first game, then have rattled off 5 straight wins since.
Which cards can be trashed for score? Is it everything except ability cards?
I'd experiment, but want to keep my streak alive...haha.
There's still a few paid ones like Minotaur Rescue and Caverns of Minos. But I think he's throwing an app or two free every couple of days now until they all are.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Thanks. I'd prefer premium only as well, but not sure how viable that is these days. Anyway, still thinking about it.
chris121580
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This will be my next purchase. Looks great!AdultSwim, add coins, some upgrades, different costumes and missions to Try Harder and I (and many others I think) got something to play for a looooong time...
They missed the opportunity to add a maximum number steps and medals for each level but the levels seems to have only one solution... still early on it, but the sound it makes everytime it hits an enemy wins me over.
Another thing that is winning me over is an upcoming game called "Kill the Plumber", where you have to do exacly what the name says. Looks like a ton of fun and always wanted to play the reverse role
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29bqVD_wJHc
https://www.facebook.com/killtheplumber
I am glad to see this. I thought dropping iOS was a rather rash decision on Vogel's part and cannot believe the 180! I will certainly continue to support his developments, just as I have since the 90's.
After avoiding Card Crawl due to early criticism, I'm glad I finally picked it up. What an excellent little puzzler/rouge-like it is. To reduce to a simple Solitaire game is criminal. This is far from any card game I've ever played, but could easily be translated to a regular deck of cards. The presentation and everything is just lovely, and the strategy is immense. Stupendous little game, it is!
Yeah, my brain loves the min/maxing and playing the game as efficiently as possible, while still pushing my luck.
There's probably some way to break it down to its base level and do some math to end up with 1 life at the end of the game, maximizing your score, but I haven't reached that level of obsession...haha. I guess the randomness of the deck and abilities would make that pretty tough for a card counter, though.
I actually just ended a game with:
1) coin card
2) 7 shield
3) 9 monster
4) ability card to shuffle a card back into a deck that no longer exists
With...2 life remaining. I guess you could say the math didn't quite work out for me, haha.
PittaGAF
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You can trash swords/potions/shields.
DO NOT TRASH COINS (you get points only if you equip them).
Special abilities cards do not give you points (but there is an achievement for trashing them).
Another little strategy layer is that you can trash items from the upper row OR the backpack.
Once equipped in hands you can't trash an item....so keep in mind that too.
On a side note, the new cards are awesome, so are the adjustments made to the old one (like the now reduced leech...damn!!!
)More_Badass
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Got some cool news to share: starting next week, I'm going to start writing for Pocket Gamer! Very excited about that.
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So going to be adding Hitman Sniper, I Need To Build A Boat, and Transistor to the OP. Any other notable releases?
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So going to be adding Hitman Sniper, I Need To Build A Boat, and Transistor to the OP. Any other notable releases?
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Congrats. Do you/will you still do any beta testing?
More_Badass
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Oh definitely. I curreny testing/checking out builds of Leap of Fate, Callys Cave 3, and Hyperburner
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Oh cool. I wouldnt mind getting you to test my new one soon, as you did for my other game Gleamer. Would be around August.
More_Badass
Member
Forgot that you made Gleamer; way too many devs to keep track of
What kind of game is your new project? Anothe arcadey platformer?
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Forgot that you made Gleamer; way too many devs to keep track of
What kind of game is your new project? Anothe arcadey platformer?
No, it's simpler hehe. It's a falling block / number puzzle game
Chuckpebble
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Remember folks, mobile has no real games, no lengthy or good experiences, and the ports always suck/s
Oh, I see your point...
...but then MH4U came out.
That's awesome! Congratulations! Looking forward to reading your reviews. Always nice to know someone who's opinion you trust is writing them.
i always consider picking this up, but never have
is the iOS port good if you only play with virtual controls?
also can you run music/podcasts while playing the game?
More_Badass
Member
Going to be starting out with news (releases, upcoming stuff, etc.) and previews first. Not sure how I feel about reviews, don't really like rating games and I tend to focus on positive aspects rather than being critical
Ah, well, still looking forward to your stories. And I can understand about the reviews. Unless a game is really bad, I tend to be the same way.
Did you see this article on PG?
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Republique/news.asp?c=65833
Sounds like it could be quite a while for the iOS versions to come out.
The virtual controls are great. Actually, I was shocked at how they made it work. I really didn't think it was possible. It's still no physical controller, but it's far better than playing it on PSP, imo.
I can't access from work. What does it say?
Basically says they are working on the PC version but they made a lot of changes to the visuals. And that may make the iOS versions harder to make, but they're still committed to doing them.
PittaGAF
Member
Cool!
Congrats!
Looking forward a huge spike of indie reports on Pocket Gamer now!!!
Shame...
Eh, whatever. The way they handled the game from the start was a complete mess.
More_Badass
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Decided to pick up Card Crawl, and wow, I can't believe I had overlooked this. It's so polished and a lot of fun. There's a nice amount of strategy and depth as well. Really enjoying it
PittaGAF
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This reminded me why I never pick up episodic games.
The game is boring anyway.
Our game Riff the Robot was featured on iTunes last week and we chose option 3: IAP and Ads only - no way to remove Ads...and I think we'll look back on that as a mistake. So you're thinking along the right path, namely, need a way to remove ads. I'm partial to the IAP to remove ads as, like More_Badass said, it's much easier to support 1 app than 2.
That said, I see evidence that it might be easier to stay around on the Top Paid game list than the Top Free list as there seems to be a bit less quality competition. It also seems like review sites tend to write more articles more about Paid games.
...so good luck with your game and your decision
Ghost Trick has finally been updated for IOS 8
http://toucharcade.com/2015/06/12/c...t-trick-phantom-detective-with-ios-8-support/
http://toucharcade.com/2015/06/12/c...t-trick-phantom-detective-with-ios-8-support/
SuperPac
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I would encourage you NOT to do #2 if you expect that IAP to actually make you any money.
I know people here and elsewhere will tell you they'd buy that purchase. Maybe they would. But literally no one else will. Having released now 2 games with a remove ads purchase I can tell you fairly definitively - everyone asks/begs for that, and next to no one actually buys it when presented with the option. Like, a *horrifyingly* low percentage. Like, don't bank on it making anything. Lower than the number of people who would have just bought a premium paid version.
If you still think you want to experiment with that, do 2 versions (paid and free) and include a remove ads option in the free version and see for yourself how many people buy it.
More_Badass
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Well top free can be somewhat stagnant, while currently on Top Paid, Hitman Sniper and Transistor made it to the top 10, and new quality releases will rise up the ranks at a more regular pace than F2P gamesOur game Riff the Robot was featured on iTunes last week and we chose option 3: IAP and Ads only - no way to remove Ads...and I think we'll look back on that as a mistake. So you're thinking along the right path, namely, need a way to remove ads. I'm partial to the IAP to remove ads as, like More_Badass said, it's much easier to support 1 app than 2.
That said, I see evidence that it might be easier to stay around on the Top Paid game list than the Top Free list as there seems to be a bit less quality competition. It also seems like review sites tend to write more articles more about Paid games.
...so good luck with your game and your decision
On that note, it's awesome to see Transistor at #2 Top Paid game. A $10 game rising so fast? Of course it is a port of a critically acclaimed indie game, but it is still expensive by mobile standards. Like a $60 game among $5 to $30 games, relatively speaking
Just in time to to break with iOS9!