I started playing it for a little bit this morning. So far it's alright. Anybody else playing? Any chance of starting a neogaf gang?
iOS Gaming September 2014: Brace yourselves, 4.7" and 5.5" Hi-Def gaming is coming
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I started playing it for a little bit this morning. So far it's alright. Anybody else playing? Any chance of starting a neogaf gang?
I'll download it and give it a go.
gave this a shot. its pretty pleasant. Kinda wish you can increase the tempo or difficulty, but maybe thats unlocked later.
Dinking around with my 6+ a bit more. I'm pleasantly surprised how well most unoptimized apps look on here. It's pretty much just Text heavy ones that look too goofy with the large font.
It's more the other apps i have beef with. hurry up and update chrome/tweetbot/etcetc
PittaGAF
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infiniteloop
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Pokemon card game has launched Canada only for now
http://toucharcade.com/2014/09/26/pokemon-tcg-online-soft-launches-in-canada/
http://toucharcade.com/2014/09/26/pokemon-tcg-online-soft-launches-in-canada/
PittaGAF
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Generally....I insta delete games with notifications if they aren't striclty async.
Some (rare) games get non async notifications right tough.
I LOVE the historical notifications Valiant Hearts shows on certain dates...makes me wanting to keep the game installed forever.
(This game need seriously more love).
Some (rare) games get non async notifications right tough.
I LOVE the historical notifications Valiant Hearts shows on certain dates...makes me wanting to keep the game installed forever.
(This game need seriously more love).
Picked up Cosmophony. Fantastic twitch runner/shooter with a great soundtrack. The music flows well with it but it's not really a true rythmn game.
Still, kind of like if Unpossible and Rez had a baby. But more in that twitch vein than the shooter of Rez.
Which makes me REALLY wish someone would port Rez to iOS. Probably one of my all time favorite games (to be honest, really, Rez HD on 360).
Still, kind of like if Unpossible and Rez had a baby. But more in that twitch vein than the shooter of Rez.
Which makes me REALLY wish someone would port Rez to iOS. Probably one of my all time favorite games (to be honest, really, Rez HD on 360).
More_Badass
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I've seen gameplay of the tutorial and first level. Do the later levels expand or vary in any way (new obstacles, new enemies, etc.) or is it just faster speeds and new music?
I wish they'd port Rez to everything, man. In any case, will check out Cosmophony.
Only have beaten the first level in "training" mode (unlimited lives with checkpoints). So can't say for sure yet.
I'm also unsure of what it takes to unlock the next level. There's stars for killing all enemies in training and in regular mode. And stars for completing the level on both. Not sure if you need all four to open the next level.
If you have a NZ account, Sony's Little Big Planet tie-in, Run Sackboy Run, has soft launched. And I have to say it's pretty damn impressive.
One of the better sidescrolling runners in a while. Captures the LBP feel while keeping it interesting as a runner with branching paths, variety of obstacles and enemies. Very nice stuff and not just a phoned in ad for LBP IMO. Worth checking out for free (will be freemium with IAPs but seems pretty unnecessary).
One of the better sidescrolling runners in a while. Captures the LBP feel while keeping it interesting as a runner with branching paths, variety of obstacles and enemies. Very nice stuff and not just a phoned in ad for LBP IMO. Worth checking out for free (will be freemium with IAPs but seems pretty unnecessary).
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Must Go Up
https://appsto.re/us/3-dY2.i
This is a really cool free game from the dev of They Need To Be Fed. It's an endless vertical flyer that plays like Kona's Crate plus Starborn Anarkist or Bad Piggies. Basically you build your ship on a grid, adding new parts and weapons like in Starborn Anarkist, and then need to reach greater heights while collecting coins and avoiding or defeating enemies. The catch is that you control your ship like in Kona's Crate, activating the left and right thrusters manually to maneuver. It's very addictive, takes practice to master and improve, and has a charming colorful aesthetic
https://appsto.re/us/3-dY2.i
Build your spaceship, fly it, collect coins, buy new parts, and so forth!
By reaching new heights you will unlock new ship parts that can be used in various ways. It's all up to you!
The higher you get, the more difficult the enemies become so you need to be prepared!
This is a really cool free game from the dev of They Need To Be Fed. It's an endless vertical flyer that plays like Kona's Crate plus Starborn Anarkist or Bad Piggies. Basically you build your ship on a grid, adding new parts and weapons like in Starborn Anarkist, and then need to reach greater heights while collecting coins and avoiding or defeating enemies. The catch is that you control your ship like in Kona's Crate, activating the left and right thrusters manually to maneuver. It's very addictive, takes practice to master and improve, and has a charming colorful aesthetic
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Yeah, just noticed that a few minutes ago. Dev said he's looking into it.
Just got an iPhone and am drooling over all the games available. o_o''
Has anyone here played Super Monkey Ball on iOS? I've actually never played the series before and figured this would be a good chance. Does anyone know how the games are?
Strangely, there seems to be three games on the service but I can't really find any information about them.
Super Monkey Ball
Super Monkey Ball 2
Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition
What's the difference between 2 and Sakura Edition? And what game is "Super Monkey Ball" (doesn't seem like the GCN game, as it has a pixelated monkey in a 3D environment like the GBA game)?
Has anyone here played Super Monkey Ball on iOS? I've actually never played the series before and figured this would be a good chance. Does anyone know how the games are?
Strangely, there seems to be three games on the service but I can't really find any information about them.
Super Monkey Ball
Super Monkey Ball 2
Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition
What's the difference between 2 and Sakura Edition? And what game is "Super Monkey Ball" (doesn't seem like the GCN game, as it has a pixelated monkey in a 3D environment like the GBA game)?
The latest one is Sakura Edition, but it hasn't been updated in two years. I would get Crazy Hedgy instead
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I've been enjoying Surfy:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/surfy/id880448086?mt=8
It's simple and easy to understand. I've always liked the surfing stage in T&C Surf Designs, but I'm so terrible at it, I never play anymore. This reminds me of that, but it's better (aside from the music).
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/surfy/id880448086?mt=8
It's simple and easy to understand. I've always liked the surfing stage in T&C Surf Designs, but I'm so terrible at it, I never play anymore. This reminds me of that, but it's better (aside from the music).
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Warhammer Quest has gone free and Warhammer 40,000:carnage appears to be on sale
More_Badass
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Hoplite, 868-Hack, Wayward Souls, The Nightmare Cooperative, Dungeonism, Zaga 33, Ending, Asterogue, Power Grounds
Add 100 Rogues to that and it's a great list.
More_Badass
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Also the dev of 100 Rogues is releasing his new game Auro on IOS soon (already out on Android). A friend of mine is a beta tester and said it's reminiscent of Hoplite
I haven't played much of it yet, but it feels only very vaguely similar to Hoplite.
I've played Auro and it's a cool game but MUCH different and more casual than 100 Rogues, Hoplite and other rogue likes. A lot of it involves "bumping" enemies off the platform on each level. More strategic, however, in timing and or using spells because if you just go around bumping, you won't last.
Fun game. Just not a rogue like.
The Quest Gold is a full-scale RPG that can be played in portrait.
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2nd one is fantastic. Had a great time with the flash game.
I'm playing through it right now on the iPad, and it's really fun. Tough as nails too
Just got an iPhone 6 coming from an HTC One so I'm back on the app store. Only game I really played on my One was fuckin' flappy bird so I gave Real Racing 3 a spin today. God damn, I am amazed at how good it looks.
Need to comb through this thread to fine some fun little games to pick up. Even in the editor's choice sections it looks like there are some beautiful platforms in the store.
Need to comb through this thread to fine some fun little games to pick up. Even in the editor's choice sections it looks like there are some beautiful platforms in the store.
Have to say, really love this game. It's like an alternate version of Bad Piggies, but it's not by Rovio and is simple and fun. Highly recommend it!
Frostt
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Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition for PS4 is eating my free time in big chunks (currently farming keys to get the Infernal Ring) (also, I need yellow gems if someone want to trade: THEFROSTYS is my PSN name, please add me to trade) 
) but I managed to play some iOS games....
Must Go Up is awesome. I had a flying fortress and unlocked all block types while having a ton of fun. Like you guys say, its addictive.... until it deleted my saved game.
Run Sackboy Run is also fun in gameplay, keeping it interesting as a runner and adding their grain of salt, and everything is done with style. Sony knows how to do free to play games: no timers or dual currency, no advertisements everywhere. Many many iOS devs (especially big brands) should learn a thing or two from Sony....
Also played Angry Birds Transformers. Is a new take on the formula, making it a runner/shooter and its interesting. But this one is full of double currency and timers. Will play it further just to see how it develops but.... Rovio, experiment with making a premium game now please...
A lot of free to play. As for paid, played a bit of Air Supply SOS. Its very hard to shoot enemies so I take it as a evader, and I am playing it wrong so cant get into it.
) but I managed to play some iOS games....Must Go Up is awesome. I had a flying fortress and unlocked all block types while having a ton of fun. Like you guys say, its addictive.... until it deleted my saved game.
Run Sackboy Run is also fun in gameplay, keeping it interesting as a runner and adding their grain of salt, and everything is done with style. Sony knows how to do free to play games: no timers or dual currency, no advertisements everywhere. Many many iOS devs (especially big brands) should learn a thing or two from Sony....
Also played Angry Birds Transformers. Is a new take on the formula, making it a runner/shooter and its interesting. But this one is full of double currency and timers. Will play it further just to see how it develops but.... Rovio, experiment with making a premium game now please...
A lot of free to play. As for paid, played a bit of Air Supply SOS. Its very hard to shoot enemies so I take it as a evader, and I am playing it wrong so cant get into it.
I'm pretty sure there is no save game. If the app shuts or you restart your phone, you start again.
Not that I mind, it's still fun as hell.
I downloaded it earlier and I just got off of a solid hour in it. As someone who considers LBP to be my favourite Sony franchise, I was really impressed by it and glad they didn't completely ruin it for business purposes (on another somewhat related topic, that freemium Crazy Taxi game is arse with its freemium elements).
The game absolutely nails that LBP atmosphere (hell, all it needs was Stephen Fry voice-overs and it would have been perfect), and the gameplay, whilst still filled with the main tropes of endless runner games, still keeps that sort of LBP feel to it. Not having any unnessecary freemium stuff like timers or dual currency is also amazing to see (which is worrying to the grand specturm of mobile gaming). The main currency does come in it a slow rate though, if I'm being honest, and it uses Facebook for leaderboards instead of GC, which doesn't work in favour of it
More_Badass
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Pretty sure that's a bug. Dev said he was looking into it
Frostt
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Yes it is a lot of fun. Looking forward to having a save file and constructing my flying fortress again.
Crazy Taxi Rush, Sonic Rush and Minion Rush suffer from those bad design elements a lot. They would have been much better games if they were closer to Sony´s Run Sackboy Run. Much better. But sadly, they are not.
Absolutely, it NEEDS GameCenter, I want to know how I am doing against the world on the leaderboards. Every endless game needs GameCenter. And since CounterSpy has it, there is a lot of hope
Are you searching on your iPhone? I think it's iPad only
The main reason I wouldn't call it a roguelike necessarily would be the win condition, getting a target score. The tactics certainly feel like Hoplite now I've played more, after all the shield bash is similar to bumping.
I tried Zaga 33 but it randomly crashes on iOS 8, I guess. Hope this is fixed like 868 Hack was.
Frozen Synapse appears to have been taken off the App Store. This would be the link to it: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id634991828
I'm searching on my iPad, it used to show up but doesn't anymore. I can find a link to it on google but when I open the App Store it says item not available
It's weird because it happened suddenly and I can't find anything about it online
I wonder if it is something to do with the vita version
It's another of the apps/games that mysteriously got removed from the App Store around iOS 8's launch. VLC for iOS is another example.
Adult Swim just announced our next FREE TO PLAY collaboration between themselves and PikPok on Twitter, Adventure Xpress. Our first foray into the world of "match 3" with a humorous fantasy twist.
Adult Swim Games ‏@adultswimgames
New game from us and @pikpokgames hits your #iOS device Thursday, 10/2. Here’s a look: Adventure Xpress!
Edit: TouchArcade posted a few more details on the game http://toucharcade.com/2014/09/29/adventure-xpress-coming-thursday/
Adult Swim Games ‏@adultswimgames
New game from us and @pikpokgames hits your #iOS device Thursday, 10/2. Here’s a look: Adventure Xpress!
Edit: TouchArcade posted a few more details on the game http://toucharcade.com/2014/09/29/adventure-xpress-coming-thursday/
Frozen Synapse should be back soon, tweeted the dev:
https://twitter.com/ianhardingham/status/516703850888429568
https://twitter.com/ianhardingham/status/516703850888429568
Frostt
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Show me how you buy an F2P gameI will be buying this one the second its out
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