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The iOS Gaming Thread January 2013: We beat the apocalypse without buttons!
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theytookourjobz
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New iPad worth it if I've been rocking an iPad 2 since release?
FlashFlooder
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I love this game, but it's annoying how the extra course packs are so expensive. It's a paid game that feels freemium.
You get a ton of content before you ever hit those extra course packs though.
PalaceBrother
Member
I have a 4th gen (had a 3rd gen) and it's a huge difference when I use someone's 2nd gen. In my opinion, yes it's worth it.
Don't get a 3rd gen though....there is a big spec bump to the 4th.
jessecuster
Member
Except you never have to spend money on it past the initial. All courses can be gotten free, its just a grind fest.
chris121580
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Finished up Joe Danger and absolutely loved every minute of it. Most fun I've had with an iOS game since Rayman Jungle Run
Hunters Esp.1 HD is free this weekend.
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/hunters-episode-one-hd/id415284093?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/hunters-episode-one-hd/id415284093?mt=8
Jawmuncher
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So I'm going to keep checking regardless
But what's the next time well see a widespread ios sale especially on the square side
But what's the next time well see a widespread ios sale especially on the square side
Walter Matthau
Member
I got the iPhone version when they were giving it away for free about two months ago and I have almost enough currency to buy the rest of the bonus courses (minus the ones that I still need more trophies/stars for) I have left. The best things to buy initially with the in game currency are the items that make the game/minigames easier. Focus on the daily challenges (I play them everyday when I first get up) and try to get some great shot bonuses and you'll continue to earn more money than you spend by far. FYI, the bonus courses you unlock with stars/trophies are incredibly easy to get great shots on and I've gold flagged every course as I unlock them. One of the best iOS games.
StarCreator
Member
I don't think blatant cash-ins are in any way indicative of the health or direction of the franchise they happen to use assets from.
Walter Matthau
Member
Square sales are very infrequent with discounts ranging from negligible to decent. If they have a certain game you're interested in and you noticed they just had a sale on it in December, chances are you will not see a good sale on it for a long time.
toythatkills
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Square sales tend to come when they have a major new release to promote. I'm not sure what's coming up from them.
In general, there'll probably be a Valentine's Day sale from others.
Square Enix tends to do sales on holidays and on major releases. When Chaos Rings II launched all their games got a discount IIRC, and when FFIV launched all FF games did.
At any rate, I'm sure that if there is a sale eventually, someone will be sure to inform us here.
By the way Demons'SoulsScore is on sale at 0.99 currently.
At any rate, I'm sure that if there is a sale eventually, someone will be sure to inform us here.
By the way Demons'
StarCreator
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If you want to be completely honest about the price of Demons' Score (not Souls, lol), you have to factor in the cost of the IAP game content unlocks. The cost breakdown is in the App Store description itself, but it's currently around $17 in total (normally about $40). You have to play through the entire game on each difficulty in order to progress to the point that the IAP unlocks become available, so you would have to finish the entire game before the sale ends to make use of it.
Or you can just buy the Japanese version, which is the entire game for the same price as the "sale".
Me playing Demon's Souls lately has been getting to me @_@.
Rekwest
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It's just like 3rd gen iPod Touch...4th gen iPod Touch big spec bump.
Anyone playing 14px? It's a platformer, very challenging and fun. Kind of reminds me of Super Meat Boy in some ways. The controls are very tight. Check it out while it's free.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/14px/id576855899?mt=8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qq0qiZxRo4
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/14px/id576855899?mt=8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qq0qiZxRo4
Same. I love the new turns and hills in the game. Feels fresh and challenging. Subway Surfers is waay too easy and I've grown tired of Agent Dash.
Nice, I'll check this out.
NorrenRadd
Member
Those of you playing Knights of Pen and Paper, is there an item that lets me travel between any two points instead of only being able to travel to adjacent stops? I'm getting really tired of clicking travel 5 times to get where I need to go.
Also, what is your favorite class? Right now I'm rocking the mage but my Barbarian is coming on strong.
Also, what is your favorite class? Right now I'm rocking the mage but my Barbarian is coming on strong.
jessecuster
Member
The mine cart stuff really bugs me in Temple Run.
panama chief
Member
this......100%
I agree, temple run 2 is weird.
The mine cart part is bad when it's getting too fast (and killing my eyes too), plus there was a part where you need to slide (wall) and immediately jump a gap (twice in a row), you really can't do that because you can't see what's coming after the wall.
This game is too frustrating for me >.<
The mine cart part is bad when it's getting too fast (and killing my eyes too), plus there was a part where you need to slide (wall) and immediately jump a gap (twice in a row), you really can't do that because you can't see what's coming after the wall.
This game is too frustrating for me >.<
Rekwest
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Yes but that APP doesn't work.
Worked for me. I also used the same number for 2 devices and got credit for both.
Rekwest
Member
Dammit! it doesn't give me credits.
chickdigger802
Banned
at the core gameplay mechanics level, it is quite similar to xcom.
It's quite brutal as well. Get it.
Must-buy for $0.99
I wasn't, but am now. Thanks for the heads up, the game seems like it will be great.
Mister_Bubbles
Member
Been playing The Last Express, and really enjoying it. It's great to just soak in the atmosphere and conversations. I'm currently in Paris as well (though notably not on the run from the police), so it sets the mood nicely.
NorrenRadd
Member
Thanks, I'll add him with my extra spot.
Pixel People looks like it might scratch that itch. Comes out later this month.
Also: Next year's SimCity reboot will be joined by a mysterious mobile spin-off
Decent SimCity clones ar hardly existing in any platform and even Maxis is currently having a hard time making one
Hah, indeed.
Oh nice, will definitely check out Pixel People.
GeekyDad
Member
Don't go into it expecting anything on the level of the new Xcom, but for a buck, it's pretty cool. But as someone who has been playing strategy games for decades, I found it frustrating in many regards.
Gamecocks625
Member
Just beat Ryth with the dual saber in Infinity Blade II. Man that dude was tough.
EleventhDoctor
Banned
Ah yes. I remember that fight. Congratulations.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Has anyone heard of/tried Crossword Dungeon?
Been playing Blockheads and Kingdom Conquest 2 lately.
Blockheads is the love child of Junk Jack and Minecraft, but with easier "hands-off" tap-to-move and everything else controls. This also means queuing of events, which is great. The downside is that the wait times when crafting are slow, but that's why it's free. After unlocking the full game it becomes much more like a full paid-for game, and the in-game currency can be earned by finding the crystals in the world. You can also make different mining tools that multiply the amount of resource that you recover, so if you make a really rare diamond pickaxe, for example, and find some time crystals (the name of the in-game currency), you will multiply your recovery by either 3 or 5 times the amount you'd have received if you just mined it normally. I like it better than both Minecraft (or Eden) and Junk Jack because of the controls and the UI. It's perfect for iOS, not trying too hard or trying to cram as much content in then not explaining anything to you (like Junk Jack is sort of guilty of). My only complaints the wait/crafting time, and eating/energy can be annoying sometimes, but both of these qualms are solved once you get into the game and earn enough crystals to buy another Blockhead, making it much easier to do the things you want in the game.
Kingdom Conquest 2 is a cool concept, and has a mess of a UI, but the concept is cool and I'm liking it so far. The first eems to be one of the more popular freemium games. At first glance, at least to me, it seems to be a mix of short dungeons played out third person ARPG style, monster card collecting (and thus team making) like Puzzle & Dragons, and a town builder. Seems like it's got a decent enough hook if I can hang with the UI. And my invite code is "e22fde6b" if anyone wants to try it out. It's pretty neat, at least so far.
I also tried Guardian Cross again for the second time. Lol I don't know why I reinstalled it in the first place. Pointless game.
Edit: Did I mention KC2 has online coop? Gameplay is pretty basic, but it has a fully functioning online battle system, with 5 classes. Plus you get "clear tickets" for clearing dungeons (and loot and the such), which you can go to the store and turn in for more monsters. Can see this becoming addicting.
Blockheads is the love child of Junk Jack and Minecraft, but with easier "hands-off" tap-to-move and everything else controls. This also means queuing of events, which is great. The downside is that the wait times when crafting are slow, but that's why it's free. After unlocking the full game it becomes much more like a full paid-for game, and the in-game currency can be earned by finding the crystals in the world. You can also make different mining tools that multiply the amount of resource that you recover, so if you make a really rare diamond pickaxe, for example, and find some time crystals (the name of the in-game currency), you will multiply your recovery by either 3 or 5 times the amount you'd have received if you just mined it normally. I like it better than both Minecraft (or Eden) and Junk Jack because of the controls and the UI. It's perfect for iOS, not trying too hard or trying to cram as much content in then not explaining anything to you (like Junk Jack is sort of guilty of). My only complaints the wait/crafting time, and eating/energy can be annoying sometimes, but both of these qualms are solved once you get into the game and earn enough crystals to buy another Blockhead, making it much easier to do the things you want in the game.
Kingdom Conquest 2 is a cool concept, and has a mess of a UI, but the concept is cool and I'm liking it so far. The first eems to be one of the more popular freemium games. At first glance, at least to me, it seems to be a mix of short dungeons played out third person ARPG style, monster card collecting (and thus team making) like Puzzle & Dragons, and a town builder. Seems like it's got a decent enough hook if I can hang with the UI. And my invite code is "e22fde6b" if anyone wants to try it out. It's pretty neat, at least so far.
I also tried Guardian Cross again for the second time. Lol I don't know why I reinstalled it in the first place. Pointless game.
Edit: Did I mention KC2 has online coop? Gameplay is pretty basic, but it has a fully functioning online battle system, with 5 classes. Plus you get "clear tickets" for clearing dungeons (and loot and the such), which you can go to the store and turn in for more monsters. Can see this becoming addicting.
Sega should release a game based only on Kingdom Conquest/Kingdom Conquest II's battle/dungeon crawling portions, they're like Phantasy Star Online mobile, or something like that. I'd definitely buy it. That's what kept me playing Kingdom Conquest for a while but I never liked the city-building aspect much.
Diablohead
Member
That game fell into my vaporware list last year.
Star Command has a blog, unless the blog is a lie then it's still coming!
http://blog.starcommandgame.com
toythatkills
Member
Maybe they need just one more Kickstarter
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