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The iOS Gaming Thread January 2013: We beat the apocalypse without buttons!
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Symphonica is surprisingly a lot of fun if you're into classical music. I finished the campaign, but haven't bought any of the bonus packs.
If you're struggling with lack of space on your idevice give PhoneClean a try. It's a free PC software, doesn't require jailbreak, and will scan your device for junk files, left overs, sync-failed files etc and let you clean them. After you do an initial scan, you get to choose which apps you want to clean. It will remove cached magazines, so I unchecked my digital magazine apps for example.
All in all, it helped me clear 2.26GB on my 64gig iPad.
I'd just warn that this deletes IAPs from certain apps that will have to be 'restored' / re-downloaded.
Catch 22. All the reviews mentioned control issues so maybe tha affected sales? I loved the PC version of course so will buy no matter what the format.
Completed 150 / 150 jobs in Pixel People. Took 1 week of very consistent play plus $8 in virtual currency. It slows WAAAAY down when you get to around 100-110 so it probably would have taken 3-4 weeks of throughout-the-day play to do it without paying. Longer if you're just checking in once in a while.
Still really like the game... review on IGN soon. It's probably the best game of its type since Pocket Planes.
There's not a defined endgame right now, but you're also not just "done" like you are in Pocket Planes. I'm now working on filling every business, which will keep me busy for at least a couple more weeks.
Still really like the game... review on IGN soon. It's probably the best game of its type since Pocket Planes.
There's not a defined endgame right now, but you're also not just "done" like you are in Pocket Planes. I'm now working on filling every business, which will keep me busy for at least a couple more weeks.
Nihilistic Monk
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I had no idea that the project lead & some of the wipeout devs had made a studio and were making a Micro machine "Tribute". Apparently out in NZ now.
Well, colour me interested.
Well, colour me interested.
If you're struggling with lack of space on your idevice give PhoneClean a try. It's a free PC software, doesn't require jailbreak, and will scan your device for junk files, left overs, sync-failed files etc and let you clean them. After you do an initial scan, you get to choose which apps you want to clean. It will remove cached magazines, so I unchecked my digital magazine apps for example.
All in all, it helped me clear 2.26GB on my 64gig iPad.
Thanks, gonna try this out.
Diablohead
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Will buy table top racing, looks like a hybrid of micro machines and toy racer!
If it's out in your region grab Gun Bros 2, it's a freemium twin stick shooter but real fun, quite an improvement over the first game which was also rather good for it's time (and before glu made 20 spin off games using the same concept)
If it's out in your region grab Gun Bros 2, it's a freemium twin stick shooter but real fun, quite an improvement over the first game which was also rather good for it's time (and before glu made 20 spin off games using the same concept)
I'm getting $3 a pop. Got two $10 gift cards so far, but I think I'm done with it because it's giving me 'no surveys available' or 'not eligible' most of the time. It's quite a hassle.
Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II are on sale down to 3.99 USD each:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-fantasy/id354972939?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-fantasy-ii/id354974729?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-fantasy/id354972939?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-fantasy-ii/id354974729?mt=8
toythatkills
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Had to turn Pixel People off after literally the first screen, because it's so ugly. I just can't stand it when people make this big deal about pixels and then have "pixels" of at least ten different sizes on one screen. Even the characters have different pixel sizes within one sprite. It's a far cry from Tiny Tower, that's for sure (even that varies a little).
I'll go back to it, but man it looks shit.
EleventhDoctor
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It's a trend that I don't get either. I know they think it looks "retro" and "hip"-but for me, it's really offputting...
Fox Mulder
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I was considering buying it on the WiiU since it's on sale for $10, but an iOS version comes out of nowhere for half that.
a secret-boss
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Haven't seen the game yet, but I totally agree with the different pixel sizes sentiment. Seen it in other games, and absolutely hate it. Just like using particle effects and smooth gradients with pixel graphics.
I do. Its mindless, but i like it. I'm Tobor76 on origin.
firehawk12
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Yeah, it looks like the 9 dollar DLC is the one that unlocks everything except the non-story related songs. It's smart enough to clear out all the other DLC that you can buy anyway.
It's a neat game, especially since I got tired of grinding in Theatrhythm.
Gamecocks625
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Table Top Racing is out and it's gooooood
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/table-top-racing/id575160362?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/table-top-racing/id575160362?mt=8
bladeshimmer
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Thanks, time to check it out. It seems to be well-liked here.
I can't seem to get into it. I'm starting to have less tolerance for delayed-action gaming. Despite Clash of Clans being my go to iOS game at the moment.
Man, all those mis-matched pixel art and then there's actual drawn art on top of that...yuck.
Wish there was an iPad or universal version... Bleh. Balso Mutant Mudds doesnt control that bad with touch controls. Just had to move the buttons so it was more comfortable to use on the Mini.
toythatkills
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Yeah, it's very good. Few minor gameplay annoyances but I can see myself playing this a fair bit until I've made everyone. Enjoying the stupid puns a lot
GreenCyder
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I am still active. It's GreenCyder on origin.
Pixel People seems decent, but seems to require constant babysitting, so it turns into a bit of a tap-fest, and there isn't a zoom level I like on the iPod 5. It's either way too small or I can't see enough at a time.
Having played Mutant Mudds on 3DS, the virtual d-pad here is abysmal to use and I couldn't see myself beating some of the harder levels with it, but on the other hand, the timer counts up in this one, and as far as I can tell you can't run out of time. On 3DS the timer counted down and you died if you ran out of time, which was my biggest complaint with the game there.
Having played Mutant Mudds on 3DS, the virtual d-pad here is abysmal to use and I couldn't see myself beating some of the harder levels with it, but on the other hand, the timer counts up in this one, and as far as I can tell you can't run out of time. On 3DS the timer counted down and you died if you ran out of time, which was my biggest complaint with the game there.
I was hoping for more a "Sim City" experience with Pixel People, since it's something lacking on iOS, sadly it's more like Tiny Tower.
It's well done for the most part (although I agree about the art being all over the place) but it's another "hurry up and wait" style game, unless you buy IAP. The city building isn't as in depth as I would have liked at all.
It's well done for the most part (although I agree about the art being all over the place) but it's another "hurry up and wait" style game, unless you buy IAP. The city building isn't as in depth as I would have liked at all.
Check out this game Knockball: http://appshopper.com/games/knockball It's kind of like pool crossed with puzzle games. It's free today. One of the better free sale apps I've downloaded.
I just came in to ask the same thing, I know its such a dumb game but since getting my iPad for Christmas I've been somewhat addicted.
Username is jjjdeezy. I'm going to add the others in this thread, too.
toythatkills
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Pixel People is destroying the shit out of my iPad's battery
Stormwatch
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I'm Stormsurge230 in Origin. I playe the Simpsons game all the time.
toythatkills
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Have you tried deleting the iCloud data as well as the app?
Yeah, they're fine.
I am still waiting for reliable third party Lightning cables. Still way too many "This cooked my iPhone!" stories.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Anyone else try this? I does look very interesting to say the least.
bestpersonevar
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It's worth $1.99 for sure. I played a bunch last night before Pixel People got me hooked.
Yep, deleted the game, went into the settings, deleted all the data for the game, reinstalled the game and then loaded it up. Still says "Loaded from iCloud!" regardless, then shows nothing I can click on when the game loads, just an empty sky. If I hold down on the screen a little hand appears that I can move around, but that doesn't do anything and doesn't go away. Weird.
After 4 years of iOS gaming (and more recently Android gaming, which by the way, is hugely inferior) and trying out thousands of games it's depressing to think that my favourite mobile game is probably Angry Birds - not sure what that says about me!
I've still enjoyed lots of other games to be fair - Real Racing 2, World of Goo, Plants vs Zombies, Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Dungeon etc but I'm now done with the days of wanting to try out every single game that looks even remotely interesting because 95% of the time it ends in utter disappointment.
That being said, I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into Ravenmark and Clash of Heroes. :E
I've still enjoyed lots of other games to be fair - Real Racing 2, World of Goo, Plants vs Zombies, Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Dungeon etc but I'm now done with the days of wanting to try out every single game that looks even remotely interesting because 95% of the time it ends in utter disappointment.
That being said, I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into Ravenmark and Clash of Heroes. :E
BenjaminBirdie
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Fox Mulder
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Nothing wrong with angry birds. It's got a slick art style, catchy music, perfect gameplay for the platform, and they've supported them with new levels for years.
I slowed my buying down because I had tons of games I never even launched once in my backlog. I recently decided to delete a bunch of stuff that I'd never get around to unless I was on a long cross country plane flight or something.
Rekwest
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$2.99
Davey Cakes
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Mutant Mudds for free is a steal. Even at $0.99 this game would be a great deal.
Can't say I'm big on the virtual gamepad, but that's always the case with iOS platformers. I do feel like the tougher levels would be a bitch because of the lack of precision, but the existence of checkpoints and the changes to the timer could make up for it.
Anyway, highly recommended! And it's available for free until tomorrow.
Can't say I'm big on the virtual gamepad, but that's always the case with iOS platformers. I do feel like the tougher levels would be a bitch because of the lack of precision, but the existence of checkpoints and the changes to the timer could make up for it.
Anyway, highly recommended! And it's available for free until tomorrow.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Anyone knows what happens if I remove a house in happy street? I have several wood cottages I made early game, nad their wallets are tiny compared to others...
I could use the space.
I could use the space.
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