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iOS Gaming Thread June 2013: Why is it sunny outside? I can't see my screen!
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oh snap. might bite now.
Read on pocket tactics about sword and glory. Pretty impressive so far. You guys should check it out!
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sword-glory/id530457379?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sword-glory/id530457379?mt=8
Anyone seen any comparision screen shots?
chickdigger802
Banned
no widescreen for iphone5.
will probably take another year for announcement and another year after that for update.
I've no screens, but I can tell you that the game runs very smoothly now. Absolutely no slowdowns during spells.
OccamsBlender
Member
Whoa, FFT is 50% off!
http://appshopper.com/games/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-for-ipad
I'm gonna try this! Thanks!
BTW, the next best thing to Half Minute Hero is 100 Heroes by the same creator:
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/bai-ren-yong-zhe/id463172823?mt=8
JP language only. You might need a JP account to get this.
http://appshopper.com/games/final-fantasy-tactics-the-war-of-the-lions-for-ipad
This little game was released today and I decided to check it out since it's for free... first of all I'm bit disappointed it's not resized for iPhone 5 I thought Apple would be a bit strict on releasing new apps like that oh well.
But it's a fun take on Dungeon Crawling, you whack attacks at your enemies (attack has a cooldown period) and need to time the blocks right - exploration, equipment, everything is streamlined a lot but just look how adorable this game looks. You've got different jobs and the game itself is quite unforgiving - it's not as easy as it looks.
Now, give Half Minute Hero on iOS :O
EDIT: Of course it's called Deep Dungeons of Doom :O I forgot to include the name, sorry I'm silly! Thanks Pray For death for clarifying this
I'm gonna try this! Thanks!
BTW, the next best thing to Half Minute Hero is 100 Heroes by the same creator:
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/bai-ren-yong-zhe/id463172823?mt=8
JP language only. You might need a JP account to get this.
Wow. Anodia is fantastic if you are into brick breakers ( I am) . Highly polished .
Actually I played it before and I felt a little bit lost but I gave it a try again and I actually really like it. Thanks
Plus this game is just too cute! Still, Half-Minute hero would be perfect for iOS. Also can someone confirm speed improvements in FFT? I can bite it for half the price and won't even mind no wide-screen support... dem hd sprites mmm... but if it plays like PSP version...
BTW the comparison how the new and old FFT version look like: http://app.famitsu.com/20130214_129721/
They did a very decent job on the sprites I must say
Minsc
Gold Member
First 17 minutes of Kingdom Rush Frontiers gameplay up from TA for people who want to see the game ahead of tonights release.
Expected launch price of $2.99, with IAP similar to the original (I'd expect like the original no IAP should be required to pass any level).
Expected launch price of $2.99, with IAP similar to the original (I'd expect like the original no IAP should be required to pass any level).
Woo, that's the right price. Giddy up! Hope it's true.
PittaGAF
Member
Personally I never played it before and I completed it last year (when it was first out).
I loved any moment of it from the start to the completion of the optional Midnight dungeon.
Great game and great story.
No skill slowdown at all on my Mini. Rotating the screen has a slight hitch sometimes, but that's about it. Sprites mostly look really solid as well.
perfect free
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I agree. Had it on my phone a year or so ago and played it a ton. Definitely check it out if you like bricks and various ways of breaking them.
Depends on what it is, if it's just a mini game with a brand name then people will still hold that opinion.
For me iOS is more than legit but for different types of game, it's the best format for TCG's, Boardgames, Strategy etc...
Edit: ah, I see, it's a real game...
Minsc
Gold Member
Seeing games like Hex (a complete mmotcg) which undeniably take advantage of a the touch screen and you can sink 100s of hours in to fully support iOS as well as PC does more for its validity imo, than 'cheap' spin-offs which people pick on relentlessly for lacking buttons.
What is this Hex I keep hearing about? is it out yet?
Minsc
Gold Member
Here's the thread, it's a F2P digital card game, basically a copy of MtG with a few extra features only possible in a digital only game. Has all sorts of drafting, etc. Due out around September I think.
I thought Hex was PC + MAC? If it's iOS too, maybe I should pledge...
"A few" includes a PvE part with loot and raids, equipment, socketed cards and more...
It was a stretch goal of the kickstarter, it's now also coming for iOS&android tablets.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Should I bite on FFT?
Is it better than on PSP? Slowdowns?
Is it better than on PSP? Slowdowns?
Minsc
Gold Member
There was a thread on the update and positive impressions here. No one in the thread has mentioned any slowdown, all the comments are about it being gone. It's still the same game as on PSP, with some minor differences for better or worse (no multi, less slowdown, newer features, lack of ability to use CFW and patch it with harder AI). The game is of course a classic, but not everyone takes to strategy rpgs the same.
Thanks!
"A few" includes a PvE part with loot and raids, equipment, socketed cards and more...
Absolutely. One doesn't nullify the other though. Both proves in some way the validity of the platform.
The GAF meltdowns in the dedicated thread are hilarious.
Great game and really worth the effort to get into. I lost the save files on my iPhone after 50 hours of gameplay. My only gripe is there isn't iCloud sync for save files.
I'm not sure if anyone has both versions of the game but I'd suggest the iphone version. Playing in 2x looks basically the same as the ipad version and you get to play on your phone if you want to.
Edit: just saw that they added iCloud support. Damn I wish that was there a long time ago.
While I regard ios as a legit platform I don't really feel like a game like this belongs on a mobile platform. I only see disadvantages compared to putting it on something stationary.
Roddslayer
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I'm just popping in to say the KOTOR port is awesome. The movement controls are wonky but it wasn't perfect on the Xbox either. I'm about 6 hrs. in and I'm about to leave to the first planet Tarsis, and it's constantly bringing back fond memories of playing it on my Xbox during college. It's definitely $10 well spent.
StarCreator
Member
Does the iPhone version have the overhauled graphics that were just added to the iPad version?
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Absolutely, framerate issues seem to have been addressed for this update. I went ahead and downloaded it last night.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
PLaying 4 now, it's very good. Not a jot different from the DS as far as I can tell, but there is a new hard difficulty mode that wasn't in the old one. Looks exactly the same, but strangely nice on the big iPad screen.
I hope to fuck these changes are coming to the iOS version, even if it's a paid IAP:
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 on Steam
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 on Steam
This little game was released today and I decided to check it out since it's for free... first of all I'm bit disappointed it's not resized for iPhone 5 I thought Apple would be a bit strict on releasing new apps like that oh well.
But it's a fun take on Dungeon Crawling, you whack attacks at your enemies (attack has a cooldown period) and need to time the blocks right - exploration, equipment, everything is streamlined a lot but just look how adorable this game looks. You've got different jobs and the game itself is quite unforgiving - it's not as easy as it looks.
Now, give Half Minute Hero on iOS :O
EDIT: Of course it's called Deep Dungeons of Doom :O I forgot to include the name, sorry I'm silly! Thanks Pray For death for clarifying this
This game is extremely charming. It has a wonderful soundtrack.
Not sure how long the gameplay will stay interesting for though.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Cool, thanks for clearing my doubts! Definitely interested now. Hopefully they'll also bring over the Advance games.
In the end War of the Lions is similar to a remake of the PSX's game, right?
Anybody so kind to gift me the game (US account)? I'll PayPal the money in advance, PayPal's fees are on me of course.
Or you can sell me a $10 iTunes card.
StarCreator
Member
I can gift it to you when I get home (in 2-3 hours) if no one else does by then.
awesome, thanks. actually the fact that you have the iPhone app and it's playing well is even more comforting; I'll just get that one.
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