Seconded.
I'm ignoring the boosts for now (unless I get freebies), until I actually understand what's going on. All the piggies, cats and X's confuse the shit out of me.
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I'm ignoring the boosts for now (unless I get freebies), until I actually understand what's going on. All the piggies, cats and X's confuse the shit out of me.
SuperPac
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I frequently use Starting Cat, Double Start and either Multiplier +10, Mega Boost or Double Good. That combo is somewhere around 2500 coins to use. If you can only use 2, Double Start and Starting Cat are great for getting into early megazones.
Tip with the cats - they're really only effective when they're at the top or middle of the tower. Once they're at the bottom, swipe them out to a monster. You get whatever that monster's power is for the full diamond-strength time.
Also, when you're using one Monster Power, don't swipe another shiny to a monster unless it's a better power. I've seen some videos where folks swipe one to activate the Green power, then immediately swipe another shiny to another monster. They don't stack unless you swipe to the same-color monster.
infiniteloop
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An Orient Express is a special event, but everytime i get offered it, I don't have enough coins 
EleventhDoctor
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So for the Cats-should I be trying to get a combo with them? Or swipe them out to the monster?
infiniteloop
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Another Oceanhorn gameplay vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sZo9NEmaBSY#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sZo9NEmaBSY#!
infiniteloop
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lol
SuperPac
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Combo with them.
Then when the cat is the bottom block in the tower, use him for a monster power.
EleventhDoctor
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choaffable
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Why do you want the cats not at the bottom? Doesn't the cat transform everything above it to a higher "form" and let you get crazy chains of diamonds? Forgive my question, since I am but a man at 2.1 billion points bowing at the feet of the master.
I assume because the potential for matches in the bottom third is much lower? I'm not going to embarrass myself by stating my high score in this company.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
I don't like how mazey this game looks. Looks like I would be getting lost all the time.
Bungalow Bob
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It's definitely thread worthy! I'm hoping it leads to a lot of platformers with realistic physics on all platforms. So developers, get to work. I recommend you rip off bad piggies but put more emphasis on the platforming. Include parts to allow you to build submarines and even flying submarines (hot air balloon with big sandbad attached) and rockets that can be turned off (for multiple jumps). Oh, and fix the placement of the buttons so that the controls are more like a traditional platformer.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Sigh. That game looks awesome but those controls make me rage every time I see them
whatevermort
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Jesus. That's as blatant a Zelda as anything Gameloft has done.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Gameloft have never made anything with production values that high.
But at least they don't fu k up the controls as hard as that I guess. Say what you like about their shitty games, but at least it doesn't hurt your hand to control them.
Jedeye Sniv
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Btw I finished Walking Dead ep 2 this evening and godDAMN that episode was specfuckingtacular. I was yelling at the iPad multiple times during the play through and I was legitimately upset by the time the ending rolled around. Usually I'll only play these games the once but I really want to see what would happen if I did things differently. Although maybe I shouldn't, it might break the magic for me.
iPad really is the ultimate platform for these kinds of games, it's almost like reading a book in a lot of ways. Narrative driven, mechanic light, gripping as a motherfucker. More please!
Also, how big is the app gonna be by the time ep5 comes out? It's pushing a gig already and I can't delete it till I'm finished. That's a lot of space to be taking up.
iPad really is the ultimate platform for these kinds of games, it's almost like reading a book in a lot of ways. Narrative driven, mechanic light, gripping as a motherfucker. More please!
Also, how big is the app gonna be by the time ep5 comes out? It's pushing a gig already and I can't delete it till I'm finished. That's a lot of space to be taking up.
I like it how looks. zelda inspired obviously but will have to see more to see if it develops its own identity.
Oceanhorn looks good, but dull and boring unfortunately. We'll see.
It doesn't matter. The magic will break by episode 3 anyway.
I love The Walking Dead and it's fantastic writting, but I no longer have the illusion of changing the story in any meaningfull way.
It doesn't matter. The magic will break by episode 3 anyway.
I love The Walking Dead and it's fantastic writting, but I no longer have the illusion of changing the story in any meaningfull way.
Jedeye Sniv
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Oceanhorn looks good, but dull and boring unfortunately. We'll see.
It doesn't matter. The magic will break by episode 3 anyway.
I love The Walking Dead and it's fantastic writting, but I no longer have the illusion of changing the story in any meaningfull way.
Aw man say it ain't so
did you get that impression from a single play through or did you play multiple times to get to that conclusion?Aw man say it ain't so
By episode 3 my mind was already trained, so I could foresee some things judging by the fact they couldn't possibly do a "true" alternate path. But yeah, by replaying the episodes and doing different choices I could confirm that conclusion. It's more obvious in episode 3. Though even with a single play through of episode 3 you will realize that a few big decisions you made before don't matter all that much.
It's all about the journey though. So while the impact of the decisions doesn't have a lot of weight in the long run, it at least provide different ways to define Lee's personality and interaction with the group.
Daaaaaamn, so good! (and BECAUSE it's a Zelda clone).
I didn't like the DS Zeldas so maybe I will be lucky with this one!
GeekyDad
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Funny because this is designed similar to both those games, with the camera somewhat top-down. I look forward to it, but I hope it goes the extra mile and is more than hacking monsters and throwing vases. They've got the first few notes of Zelda down, but we'll have to wait and see if there's really any substance there.
Love the art style, but I hope there's more to the game than just walking a couple steps, wacking an enemy, walking again, entering new area, repeat.
Videos are supposed to highlight the fun elements of a game, but this one looked rather boring IMO.
infiniteloop
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They've said 2012, but I would think early 2013 is more likely.
I have 3 promo codes for our Twang the Fox game (developed by Conix Games) to give away. Cute vertical climber with a lot of depth. This recently got an update to support the full iPhone 5 res, so if you are looking for games to support your swanky new phone, this is one (and fun to play even if you don't have a new phone).
First 3 who post they want a code and who include the icon for the game in their post will get a code.
First 3 who post they want a code and who include the icon for the game in their post will get a code.
Edit: Better.I have 3 promo codes for our Twang the Fox game (developed by Conix Games) to give away. Cute vertical climber with a lot of depth. This recently got an update to support the full iPhone 5 res, so if you are looking for games to support your swanky new phone, this is one (and fun to play even if you don't have a new phone).
First 3 who post they want a code and who include the icon for the game in their post will get a code.
Oh, and I'd like a code. Obv
Heh. Not what I meant, but close enough.
Edit: ah, you fixed
Codes claimed. PMs in progress.
SuperPac
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This is indeed why. It's harder to make matches with them at the bottom so it's better to use them for a monster power at that point.
Indeed. The real test is only later.
chickdigger802
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stealth launch of nba 2k13 worldwide.
Never picked up the previous one due to it being buggy... might pick this up when it's on sale.
Never picked up the previous one due to it being buggy... might pick this up when it's on sale.
I'm actually at the point where I'm just in it for the money. I've bought everything, run out of men to hire (you can only hire 30 individually, not counting the hotels etc.) and basically just do runs in the mines to get cheap gold and diamonds (so that only three coal/silver are required) then sell those because you can't use them for anything else.
Currently around 45k gold. I think I'll quit when I hit 50, but keep it on the phone when (/if) they get extra content.
Does the option to buy orient express come up randomly only?I got a new high score too:
It was during an Orient Express but, still a high score!
What boosts are you guys using?
Hydrargyrus
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I'm pretty amazed with Super Hexagon but is hard as hell. My best time is 19.42s in the lowest level... My god!
I'm not sure if I actually enjoy playing Hexagon, or if it just pisses me off so much I want to prove I can do better that I keep playing. I never do better though
And I had to stop playing when I got the new iPhone out of fear I might throw my new toy at the wall...
Hydrargyrus
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I'm not sure if I actually enjoy playing Hexagon, or if it just pisses me off so much I want to prove I can do better that I keep playing. I never do better though
Yep.
It's a possibility
I really got mad when I reach, for sixth time the 19.42s time... exactly!!!, and, for what I've read, the next level is at 20 seconds.
It's very frustrating sometimes. The game is not enjoyable, the gameplay is very simple and quick to enjoy, is more about the challenge.
But for 0'79€ is pure gold. C'mon, a coffee costs me 1€ everyday!!. At least deserves to give it a chance
I hope this means NHL 2k13 is coming out too, but 2k11 was... uh... not THAT good. Still, the only hockey game on the market would make it an insta-buy for me.
EleventhDoctor
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Come at me.
Here to whore Prevail again because the scope and gameplay look absolutely amazing for an iOS game.
Latest vid shows off just how much of a sandbox it will offer. Think 2D GTA but in space.
Latest vid.
Latest vid shows off just how much of a sandbox it will offer. Think 2D GTA but in space.
Latest vid.
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