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iOS Gaming November 2014: GLORIOUS!
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toddhunter
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My personal setup is appshopper.com and the "new" and "price drops" rss feeds into Chrome.
I normally don't bother to track anything specific (which that site will let you do), I just check the feeds and see what is going on.
My goodness. The gaming community outside of iOS is stupid.
I honestly think the most intelligent gamers are the ones that praise the iOS platform. Everyone else calls stuff "stupid phone games" and think iOS is a ridiculously weak platform.
On the Klei forums, a bunch of people said that iOS probably wouldn't be able to run a console/PC game like Don't Starve, so I called them out and brought up XCOM, the Banner Saga, FTL, and This War of Mine.
I honestly think the most intelligent gamers are the ones that praise the iOS platform. Everyone else calls stuff "stupid phone games" and think iOS is a ridiculously weak platform.
On the Klei forums, a bunch of people said that iOS probably wouldn't be able to run a console/PC game like Don't Starve, so I called them out and brought up XCOM, the Banner Saga, FTL, and This War of Mine.
More_Badass
Member
^^^
And KOTOR and San Andreas and Bioshock and Goat Simulator and StealthBastard Inc and Counterspy and...
I think ignorance and lack of knowledge about what kind of games are actually on IOS are the main factors for that mentality. If you think a platform is shit, why would you have an interest in learning what games are on it besides the most known and obvious? And in IOS' case, if you don't actively read mobile-focused sites and keep track of what's in development, the most obvious are games like Angry Birds, Flappy Bird, Clash of Clans, the stuff that rules the charts and are synonymous with "mobile"
I'll be honest, I used to have the same mindset involving Wii and Nintendo consoles. Stupid motion control games and stuff for kids, why would I care about those games? Didn't have any interest in Nintendo games and consoles for the longest time, until this year really. Now I'm seriously debating between a Wii U and a PS4.
And KOTOR and San Andreas and Bioshock and Goat Simulator and Stealth
I think ignorance and lack of knowledge about what kind of games are actually on IOS are the main factors for that mentality. If you think a platform is shit, why would you have an interest in learning what games are on it besides the most known and obvious? And in IOS' case, if you don't actively read mobile-focused sites and keep track of what's in development, the most obvious are games like Angry Birds, Flappy Bird, Clash of Clans, the stuff that rules the charts and are synonymous with "mobile"
I'll be honest, I used to have the same mindset involving Wii and Nintendo consoles. Stupid motion control games and stuff for kids, why would I care about those games? Didn't have any interest in Nintendo games and consoles for the longest time, until this year really. Now I'm seriously debating between a Wii U and a PS4.
That's just silly. There are legitimate reasons to not like the platform. No one is forced to like something and that shouldn't be a criteria for judging anyone's intelligence.
Precisely, it's utter bullshit.
Part of their argument is that the game runs terribly on Vita, which is a platform "made specifically for gaming, so there's no way an iPad would be able to run it well." This is partly understandable, but obviously those saying it have no knowledge of the PC and console games that iOS runs.
Also, one guy even said "Please don't make Don't Starve a phone game."
Like shut the f*ck up! It's just another God damn platform and it's still gonna be the same flippin game on your $2000 custom PC with a liquid coolant system, so just shut your mouth and let the game come to whatever platforms the devoloper chooses and keep playing Battlefield 4 on ultimate settings, you ignorant twat.
Part of their argument is that the game runs terribly on Vita, which is a platform "made specifically for gaming, so there's no way an iPad would be able to run it well." This is partly understandable, but obviously those saying it have no knowledge of the PC and console games that iOS runs.
Also, one guy even said "Please don't make Don't Starve a phone game."
Like shut the f*ck up! It's just another God damn platform and it's still gonna be the same flippin game on your $2000 custom PC with a liquid coolant system, so just shut your mouth and let the game come to whatever platforms the devoloper chooses and keep playing Battlefield 4 on ultimate settings, you ignorant twat.
You're welcome for that one buddy
Okay, I'll admit, that was a pretty hypocritically ignorant way to put it.
I think ignorant, or bigoted is a better word, as 90% of those that I'm speaking of dislike and sh*t on the platform for completely biased, unpacked, and uninformed reasons.
Saucycarpdog
Member
Ipads outclassed the vita a while ago.
Thanks for that.
All their BS stuff about iPads not being built for gaming. Ridiculous.
I'll post that link if I need to.
Community Forum
Member
OK I take back the nice things I said about Best Fiends. Game is infuriating, and I'm done with it.
More_Badass
Member
Yeah, devs have said they're also working on a tablet/mobile version. And going by the UI and controls, game is already perfect for touch controls. All you do need to do is click or double click, and everything has nice big icons
Ahh F2P.
And that's awesome about TWoM. Was waiting for Christmas Sale on Steam to pick it up but I'll just wait for iOS version now!
Frostt
Member
New Monument Valley DLC chapter "Ida´s (RED) Dream" for the (RED) HIV campaign going on. Its 99c and looks like it has a few new levels. Only lasts until December 7th...
Also, S U N B U R N ! is going into my Game of the Year list. Is a game Bronxsta would love for sure. Indie love.
Also, S U N B U R N ! is going into my Game of the Year list. Is a game Bronxsta would love for sure. Indie love.
New Monument Valley DLC chapter "Ida´s (RED) Dream" for the (RED) HIV campaign going on. Its 99c and looks like it has a few new levels.
Edit: Only lasts until December 7th...
Also, S U N B U R N ! is going into my Game of the Year list. Is a game Bronxsta would love for sure. Indie love.
Threes,cut the rope 2 and Rayman Fiesta Run have also been updated with (RED).
Frostt
Member
And Star Walk 2 as well adding Mars in 3D (3 though), looks cool... the Threes! update is awesome, cementing my thoughts on it being on my GotY list... that so far looks like this...
Kingdom Rush Origins
Leos Fortune
Monument Valley
Space Expedition
Mr Particle-Man
Sunburn!
Splot
Threes!
Space Age
Out There
Kingdom Rush Origins
Leos Fortune
Monument Valley
Space Expedition
Mr Particle-Man
Sunburn!
Splot
Threes!
Space Age
Out There
More_Badass
Member
Even more Monument Valley? I'll take it
And yeah, I posted Sunburn impressions a few pages back
And yeah, I posted Sunburn impressions a few pages back
Just finished it and yeah, it's pretty awesome! Loved the fact that I could play some more though this seems to be the final piece of DLC we'll get for MV.
It's a really good chapter that needed more thought than I expected. Nice way to finish the game if that really is it.
Can anyone who played Game Dev Story by Kariosoft confirm something for me?
I updated the app via iTunes a few days ago, and as per usual it dumps the old app into the trash.
But for some reason, where most apps are called like "Angry Birds x.x.x.ipa", Game DEv story was labelled as "gm08f22e x.x.x.ipa".
Why is that? is that normal? Is this what the name of the file itself is labelled for anyone else BEFORE the current version? (current is 1.2.0, and is labelled "Game D Story x.x.x.ipa". (you can check by right clicking and "get info" on the app in iTunes and selecting "file", OR navigate to your mobile applications folder in Finder.
I've only ever downloaded things from the App Store.
While I'm here, I bought the new Monument Valley level - it says only until December 7, does that mean you simply can't buy it after that date, or that it actually will be deleted from your app?
I updated the app via iTunes a few days ago, and as per usual it dumps the old app into the trash.
But for some reason, where most apps are called like "Angry Birds x.x.x.ipa", Game DEv story was labelled as "gm08f22e x.x.x.ipa".
Why is that? is that normal? Is this what the name of the file itself is labelled for anyone else BEFORE the current version? (current is 1.2.0, and is labelled "Game D Story x.x.x.ipa". (you can check by right clicking and "get info" on the app in iTunes and selecting "file", OR navigate to your mobile applications folder in Finder.
I've only ever downloaded things from the App Store.
While I'm here, I bought the new Monument Valley level - it says only until December 7, does that mean you simply can't buy it after that date, or that it actually will be deleted from your app?
It means that you won't be able to buy it after that date. It won't be removed from your app.
Thanks.
Yes! It's a bit more challenging than other levels and still mind-bending to play.
Frostt
Member
It concludes the game, its sort of the last chapter in the story. It depends too on how you like the game. For me, 0,89 is absolutely nothing for this quality, but up to you...
More_Badass
Member
Looks like a much deeper take on Castle Doombad. Could be good....
Frostt
Member
That means that game should come out... tonight!... awesome. Buying it since it seems good like awp says, plus that Dungeon Keeper (the old one, the good one) feeling it has... cant resist...
More_Badass
Member
This is just great
That's so cool, haha.
TheLetdown
Member
I've been eyeing Monument Valley for a while, as well. My question is that it seems like if I buy the base game, the (Red) expansion comes with it?
Does it include the previous expansion or are those IAP? If so, how much are they?
Does it include the previous expansion or are those IAP? If so, how much are they?
If you buy the game now, you get the (RED) expansion for free, if already own the game and want it, it's 69p. The additional expansion is a £1.49 IAP regardless. I'm not sure of US pricing but adjust accordingly. Probably $2 for the expansion, $1 for the (RED) level.
PittaGAF
Member
After weeks of stop, waiting for Omega (the free expansion), yesterday I replayed for first time in a while Out There.
Had a wonderful run...in the end I opted for the easy ending because I still missed 'things' for red and blu was a bit too difficult for that specific run (all where in the same range).
Still awesome.
Experience was enhanced by having just saw Gravity (mediocre, but it pumped me up to play) and by the fact I forgot many of the encounters.
Omega can't arrive soon enough.
Had a wonderful run...in the end I opted for the easy ending because I still missed 'things' for red and blu was a bit too difficult for that specific run (all where in the same range).
Still awesome.
Experience was enhanced by having just saw Gravity (mediocre, but it pumped me up to play) and by the fact I forgot many of the encounters.
Omega can't arrive soon enough.
You thought Gravity was... mediocre?
Sorry, but that is a stupid rule Frosty, haha.
More_Badass
Member
It was
Visually awesome, some really intense moments, but besides that, it was just okay. Not something I'd watch again. I laughed out loud when Bullock started barking and the whole "use a fire extinguisher to navigate space" scene was just so ridiculous that it took me out of the movie
Interstellar was better
PittaGAF
Member
Eh, don't get me wrong.
I enjoyed the movie, the idea, the scenes, the pacing, the lonely actors etc...
But...the electronic engineer in myself couldn't avoid thinking the movie is just...let's say...highly improbable.
Now...I play fantasy games, not to mention I love scifi...from Star Wars to Star Trek...so I'm no stranger when it comes to 'improbable' or totally against physics or quantum laws situations...but in a 'realistic-contemporary' setting this hurts a bit more.
When she survive the second crash or pilot in space with the fire extinguisher...I just had a laugh.
I had two good hours anyway...followed by one hour of awesome Out There...so I'm ok
Bought Heavy Metal Thunder since it is free and I am broke... I've been eyeing the game since it was originally released, so I was pretty excited to delve into it last night.
Played for about 30-45 minutes and it is freaking awesome. This is my first ever game novel experience and I can see why everyone has been geeking out over them so much. The narrative for HMT is very well written and the sense of danger and suspense is immediately apparent and doesn't let up. I was really surprised at how much "game" there actually is in the game, as well. I always assumed these things worked just like a choose your own adventure novel where you would have 1-3 choices on what to do, some leading you to glory and some killing you right away. The fact that it works similarly to an RPG is just really cool and it's implemented in a fairly seamless fashion.
I haven't made it very far into the game; I've only finished the first section and 38/490 sections of chapter 1. I'm going on vacation tomorrow until Sunday, so this is going to be the perfect little companion for me. Me thinks I am going to go ahead and buy the inkle Adventures! bundle right now for $11.99. Comes with: 80 Days, Sworcery 1/2 and Down Among the Dead Men. Is this a good idea or would anyone recommend something over that?
Played for about 30-45 minutes and it is freaking awesome. This is my first ever game novel experience and I can see why everyone has been geeking out over them so much. The narrative for HMT is very well written and the sense of danger and suspense is immediately apparent and doesn't let up. I was really surprised at how much "game" there actually is in the game, as well. I always assumed these things worked just like a choose your own adventure novel where you would have 1-3 choices on what to do, some leading you to glory and some killing you right away. The fact that it works similarly to an RPG is just really cool and it's implemented in a fairly seamless fashion.
I haven't made it very far into the game; I've only finished the first section and 38/490 sections of chapter 1. I'm going on vacation tomorrow until Sunday, so this is going to be the perfect little companion for me. Me thinks I am going to go ahead and buy the inkle Adventures! bundle right now for $11.99. Comes with: 80 Days, Sworcery 1/2 and Down Among the Dead Men. Is this a good idea or would anyone recommend something over that?
Frostt
Member
Where does it say this? I never bought MV, but it shows RED as a $0.99 IAP...
Frostt
Member
Is a small popup that appears once after the update. I bought MV when it came out so it was 0.89 for me.
PittaGAF
Member
I'm almost at the end of HMT and I second this.
Game is really engaging and the limited inventory thing makes it much more 'gamey' than usual choose your own adventure games.
I can't say I'm a fan of digital choose your own adventures but I'm really enjoying HMT.
The only one I really enjoyed before was Sorcery.
I think you could like the Sorcery series too (even if it's pretty different from HMT)...inventory is different (more like unique objects to pass unique spots than the usable inventory of HMT) but the combat has a nice 'gamey' mechanic.
It's gorgeous to look at too, with awesome music and sounds (I wish HMT had more sounds effects).