• Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.

iOS Gaming Thread June 2013: Why is it sunny outside? I can't see my screen!

Status
Not open for further replies.
K

kennah

Member
You can change their armour in XCOM? Huh. I always thought customize was just for their faces and names and stuff.
 
E

EleventhDoctor

Banned
I got Icebreaker - played the first 5 levels. I do like it quite a bit-it's a "angry birds" style game, with level progression and trying to solve each level with fewer "swipes" but it appears you're rated on the "coins" you find per level. it's actually pretty clever the way the mechanic is set up-you swipe to slice the giant chunks of ice, and then it will slide down a path-hopefully to your character where they will break up the ice to get out the other viking and/or treasure chests. It has the usual Roxio polish - I highly suggest it so far.
 
L

LestradeTGQ

Neo Member
Kinyou said:
Has anyone picked up Home? Not sure if I should get it for PC or IOS.
Click to expand...

Hey there; I'm the developer of Home. Just a note: my personal favourite way to play the game is on an iPhone. The PC version will be updated with the extra features and content currently in the iOS version, but that'll happen in a few weeks.

Not trying to sell; just adding some info.
 
E

EleventhDoctor

Banned
LestradeTGQ said:
Hey there; I'm the developer of Home. Just a note: my personal favourite way to play the game is on an iPhone. The PC version will be updated with the extra features and content currently in the iOS version, but that'll happen in a few weeks.

Not trying to sell; just adding some info.
Click to expand...

I picked up Home as well. it looks great-hope to play it tonight.
 
R

Reese-015

Member
Badland is on sale right now for just a few bucks and my first impressions: it's AWESOME. Maybe even up there with Rayman Jungle Run. Very atmospheric and unique art-wise. Certainly as pretty as Rayman Jungle Run and just as optimized (runs lovely on my iPhone 4). GET IT.
 
R

RustyO

Member
Clunker said:
Sadly, yes. You also don't have as many extra armor/hair options as on consoles. :( really a bummer as I use colors to help differentiate my soldiers.
Click to expand...

White = Medic
Black = Sniper
Green = Support
Yellow = Rookie / There's always casulties in war...
Pink = Meatsack / Alien shocker thing...

Heavies? Pah; never use them.
 
K

Kinyou

Member
Dog Problems said:
I played it last year on PC and liked it. It's short but meant to be played numerous times to understand the story. It's a creepy adventure game that is focused on exploration and item gathering with, if I'm remembering right, a few puzzles here and there.
Click to expand...

LestradeTGQ said:
Hey there; I'm the developer of Home. Just a note: my personal favourite way to play the game is on an iPhone. The PC version will be updated with the extra features and content currently in the iOS version, but that'll happen in a few weeks.

Not trying to sell; just adding some info.
Click to expand...
thx for the info. Sounds like iPhone is the way to go :D
 
P

PeakPointMatrix

Member
I downloaded that Minion Rush game. Probably the best temple run-esque game I've played recently. The visuals and animation are great and a lot of the power ups go beyond the usual shield/magnet fare. The random boss fights are nice too.

Trying out puzzle pirates next.
Edit: eh, honestly a little drab for a puzzle game. Visually and aesthetically it's a bit underwhelming too. Pass.
 
P

PalaceBrother

Member
LestradeTGQ said:
Hey there; I'm the developer of Home. Just a note: my personal favourite way to play the game is on an iPhone. The PC version will be updated with the extra features and content currently in the iOS version, but that'll happen in a few weeks.

Not trying to sell; just adding some info.
Click to expand...

Thanks for posting. What is the control scheme on iOS?
 
L

LestradeTGQ

Neo Member
PalaceBrother said:
Thanks for posting. What is the control scheme on iOS?
Click to expand...

It's all touch-based (no virtual sticks). Just tap and hold on the left or right side of the screen to move, double-tap to interact with things, and tap on-screen options when they're presented. It's actually pretty relaxing!
 
X

xJavonta

Banned
Jumping back into the iOS gaming game (lol) since i just got my brand new iPhone 5. Huge upgrade from my iPhone 4. I think I stick with my iPad 2 for most iOS gaming until the new mini is out though
 
R

Red_Man

I Was There! Official L Receiver 2/12/2016
Heads up Infinity Blade 2 is on sale for $1 until June 30th, I'm new to iOS games so I'm grabbing it now
 
K

Kinyou

Member
by the way, Deep Dungeons of Doom received an update and runs so much better now on older devices like the ipod touch 4
 
E

EleventhDoctor

Banned
LestradeTGQ said:
It's all touch-based (no virtual sticks). Just tap and hold on the left or right side of the screen to move, double-tap to interact with things, and tap on-screen options when they're presented. It's actually pretty relaxing!
Click to expand...

I could be because I'm really exhausted and tired-and incapable of any creative thinking right now, but I'm stuck on the pipe/water puzzle early on. Could you give me a spoiler marked hint?
 
M

Ministration

Neo Member
PittaGAF said:
Ravenmark:Mercenaries seems really promising.
First 15 minutes are awesome.
Planning to spend the night on this.
Click to expand...

Oh yeah! You guys, if you've downloaded the game, my Commander Name is Gilgamesh. Challenge me and bring on the pain! :O

EDIT: Just a friendly reminder that only completed Random multiplayer matches will award XP to your Brigades, but challenge me anyway if you want to say you beat a dev at their own game. :D
 
D

Dash Kappei

Not actually that important
YAY, back from BANLAND! ^_^

Picked up Baldur's Gate in the meantime and I want to specify that I was able to DL it yesterday no problem, since when I bought it a few days before the copyrights fiasco I didn't have freakin' 5GB (!!) worth of free space on my Mini.

Also, this came in a few days ago :D
Well, it was the prize that Skybound and Gamagio, makers of The Walking Dead's iOS action game, put up (among other things) while "sponsoring" our latest iOS highscore contest (namely "GAF's iOS Challenge 7 -Tiny Wings' Distance Leaderboard") and that TWD Series Creator, Mr.Robert Kirkman, wanting to be involved with the giveaway, blessed with his signature and attached a dedication to yours truly ("..to Damianol"!)
How cool is that?!
The truly incredible thing is that GAF member AngryMoth, who had won the grand prize but isn't a huge TWD fan, really wanted me to have it and gifted it to me. ^_^ also props to Tunesmith and everyone else who agreed with that! I was pretty darn excited when I opened the UPS pack and found this goddamn beautiful marvel :D

Mr5fSNB.jpg


zJHZy0J.jpg


13UjQJG.jpg
Click to expand...
 
P

PFD

Member
^ welcome back! I didn't realize you were banned! What happened? lol

And grats on the book. That's pretty fucking awesome of AngryMoth to give it away

Is the AppStore down for anyone else? Couldn't access it from my iPad, iPhone, or iTunes.
 
L

LestradeTGQ

Neo Member
EleventhDoctor said:
I could be because I'm really exhausted and tired-and incapable of any creative thinking right now, but I'm stuck on the pipe/water puzzle early on. Could you give me a spoiler marked hint?
Click to expand...

Non-spoiler hint: pay attention to what's on the walls, and listen to the sounds things make.

Hope that helps!
 
R

Red_Man

I Was There! Official L Receiver 2/12/2016
Finally picked up Frontiers HD for my iPad, and it's addicting as hell, I've been playing all day. Great game.
 
PittaGAF

PittaGAF

Member
Ministration said:
Oh yeah! You guys, if you've downloaded the game, my Commander Name is Gilgamesh. Challenge me and bring on the pain! :O

EDIT: Just a friendly reminder that only completed Random multiplayer matches will award XP to your Brigades, but challenge me anyway if you want to say you beat a dev at their own game. :D
Click to expand...

If anyone not PRO with the game (thanks for the offer awesome dev, but I do not want to be humiliated :p) want to test her/his skills with fresh meat, challenge me, my commander name is Crom.

I haven't put proper time in game as much as I wanted, but what measures has been taken to prevent the players with most hours/gold under the belt to afford and assemble the best brigades (if they exists)?
Just curious, I saw many brigades you can hire.
 
B

BenjaminBirdie

Banned
SwiftSketcher said:
I downloaded that Minion Rush game. Probably the best temple run-esque game I've played recently. The visuals and animation are great and a lot of the power ups go beyond the usual shield/magnet fare. The random boss fights are nice too.
Click to expand...

God damn this is taking forever to load a level wtf
 
T

Tunesmith

formerly "chigiri"
MCXC Pioneer said:
Not sure if this has been posted yet but IGN is giving away free Plants vs Zombies HD codes: http://www.ign.com/prime/promo/pvz-iphone

Just click "get my code" to redeem, there's no sign up or anything.
Click to expand...

You're linking to the iPhone version give-away.

this is the iPad version: http://www.ign.com/prime/promo/pvz-ipad

Dash Kappei said:
It's fine for me, and yes! Super awesome of AngryMoth to do!

Btw:

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=592661&page=2
Click to expand...

Dash, you should turn off the mobile GAF version for a bit and soak in the new GAF experience.
 
T

ThanksVision

Member
I just picked up an iPhone 5 and was looking for some games to grab. I had a 4 but stayed away from games because most ran terribly. This plants vs zombies deal could not have come at a better time. Any other steals I can get?
 
P

PalaceBrother

Member
LestradeTGQ said:
It's all touch-based (no virtual sticks). Just tap and hold on the left or right side of the screen to move, double-tap to interact with things, and tap on-screen options when they're presented. It's actually pretty relaxing!
Click to expand...

Alright, you convinced me. Bought.

When I can wrestle myself away from X-Com I'll give it a shot.
 
T

Tunesmith

formerly "chigiri"
Am I right in feeling that Home is a quality release worthy of OP?
I've got it but it doesn't run in iOS 7 so I have no clue yet (iOS 6 iPad has no room to install - XCOM!).
 
I

igor

Member
Little Inferno is still on sale I think and it's a very nice game actually. Also Badland is for 2 dollars at the moment and I think it's a fair price for this title.
 
A

AstroLad

Hail to the KING baby
I'm coming from xcom on PC and man am I having a hard time coming to grips with the iPad UI. Thought it would be easier since the PC UI is pretty subpar imo, but somehow I'm actually finding it harder to navigate/distinguish between multiple levels on the playfield and new stuff has come up like the fact that they don't show you the full extent of how much you can move afaict. Maybe I need to do the tutorial. Was hoping to do an ironman game on here and a regular one on PC since it really is a pretty perfect portable game.
 
F

FrozenCell

Member
Finished veteran Kingdom Rush Frontiers, it's easier but still very addicting and satisfying

Put in the effort for each challenge and got to enjoy max star upgrades on the last 2 levels

Now have to grind and search for missing achievements, taking Alric along to max him too

I hope they release bonus levels soon - in the original these really raised the challenge bar
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

[REDACTED] | Review Thread
Review
27
3K
Bitmap Frogs replied
Coming to Game Pass: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and More
Platform
39
1K
Tarnpanzer replied
Shawn Layden on PS games releasing on Xbox: "I don't know what the business imperative would be to do that"
27
2K
W11d replied
I'm sick of "creating my own character". I want more games with genuinely likeable characters who actually matter to the story.
2
72
5K
DavJay replied
LTTP: Battlefield 4 (PS3) 2013
LTTP
35
1K
Kupfer replied
Top Bottom