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The Official iPhone/iPod Touch Gaming Thread
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No, current games don't yet approach the limits of iPhone's graphics... not that its OpenGL ES 1.1 API even makes available some of the hardware's most interesting potential.
Overall, though, the iPhone's drivers, API, and programming environment are relatively quite fine tuned.
Overall, though, the iPhone's drivers, API, and programming environment are relatively quite fine tuned.
infiniteloop
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What's the best Arcade racer? I bought Raging Thunder for cheap and enjoyed it. I like the look of Low Grav, but I'm waiting for NFS.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Hey guys, I just got about 20 new apps/games for my iPhone. (Christmas is awesome.) I figured I'd throw up a few impressions.
Keep in mind I'll be putting a bit more in-depth impressions with some obligatory scores up in this thread later on.
I just played Hero of Sparta for about a half hour. First off, I'm just impressed overall with this game. I had no idea the iPhone could legitimately handle a 3rd-person action/adventure game. The controls are pretty simple... There's a virtual analog stick on the left which plays similarly to the Super Mario 64 DS analog stick, only MUCH better, and then there are two virtual "A" and "B" buttons on the right. Then, every once and a while, there will be some quick-time buttons that pop up all over the screen to perform a quick-time block/dodge/attack. Not bad.
The graphics are fantastic, and are truly better than some of the best N64 stuff I've played. However, the framerate isn't very solid. It hovers around a constant 23-25 fps, and dips as low as 13-14, but sometimes runs as smooth as 30. It's certainly playable, but not ideal. The actual fighting isn't bad, it's pretty basic... You slash around, and you have a few different moves. Every once and a while a quick-time-event will pop up while you're attacking, especially with big monsters. The block button is useful if you actually use it, too. Still, being an iPhone game, sometimes your button press might not be recognized. With that being said, it's still mighty impressive and seems like a pretty beefy game. I'm glad I purchased it.
I also bought UNO. This is just UNO, period. You can play online, which is awesome, but there aren't many players on, normally. Even when there are, people can drop out in the middle of the game which ends in a connection error. No chat, either.
Trism is pretty sweet. It's a simple puzzle game, pretty addictive. A few different modes. Silky-smooth animation, and an interesting slide mechanic. Reminds me of a cross between Meteos and Dialhex.
Spawn is a dumb little do-nothing app that has little beams of color fly around on the screen. Honestly, I love this thing. It's so pointless, yet so awesome. I think it was only a buck, so buy it. It's fun.
DigiDrummer is another drum machine app. It's currently the best one I've used. I like it, worth a buck.
The two new Tap Tap games are also worth buying. Nothing really new with them, but I love supporting those developers, considering their free version is so beefy.
Acetennis is pretty cool. I love the other games that this developer makes, like the online Checkers, Chess, and especially Pool. Online mode is fun, but I haven't learned the mechanics very well yet. I keep getting my ass kicked.
I bought a bunch of other games, like Brothers In Arms, Deal or No Deal, Yahtzee, 1112, and a ton of other crap, but I just haven't had time to try them out yet. Keep a look-out on the other thread where I'll put up more impressions on them.
Keep in mind I'll be putting a bit more in-depth impressions with some obligatory scores up in this thread later on.
If someone else makes a post there, that is. I'm not all about triple-posting.
I just played Hero of Sparta for about a half hour. First off, I'm just impressed overall with this game. I had no idea the iPhone could legitimately handle a 3rd-person action/adventure game. The controls are pretty simple... There's a virtual analog stick on the left which plays similarly to the Super Mario 64 DS analog stick, only MUCH better, and then there are two virtual "A" and "B" buttons on the right. Then, every once and a while, there will be some quick-time buttons that pop up all over the screen to perform a quick-time block/dodge/attack. Not bad.
The graphics are fantastic, and are truly better than some of the best N64 stuff I've played. However, the framerate isn't very solid. It hovers around a constant 23-25 fps, and dips as low as 13-14, but sometimes runs as smooth as 30. It's certainly playable, but not ideal. The actual fighting isn't bad, it's pretty basic... You slash around, and you have a few different moves. Every once and a while a quick-time-event will pop up while you're attacking, especially with big monsters. The block button is useful if you actually use it, too. Still, being an iPhone game, sometimes your button press might not be recognized. With that being said, it's still mighty impressive and seems like a pretty beefy game. I'm glad I purchased it.
I also bought UNO. This is just UNO, period. You can play online, which is awesome, but there aren't many players on, normally. Even when there are, people can drop out in the middle of the game which ends in a connection error. No chat, either.
Trism is pretty sweet. It's a simple puzzle game, pretty addictive. A few different modes. Silky-smooth animation, and an interesting slide mechanic. Reminds me of a cross between Meteos and Dialhex.
Spawn is a dumb little do-nothing app that has little beams of color fly around on the screen. Honestly, I love this thing. It's so pointless, yet so awesome. I think it was only a buck, so buy it. It's fun.
DigiDrummer is another drum machine app. It's currently the best one I've used. I like it, worth a buck.
The two new Tap Tap games are also worth buying. Nothing really new with them, but I love supporting those developers, considering their free version is so beefy.
Acetennis is pretty cool. I love the other games that this developer makes, like the online Checkers, Chess, and especially Pool. Online mode is fun, but I haven't learned the mechanics very well yet. I keep getting my ass kicked.
I bought a bunch of other games, like Brothers In Arms, Deal or No Deal, Yahtzee, 1112, and a ton of other crap, but I just haven't had time to try them out yet. Keep a look-out on the other thread where I'll put up more impressions on them.
Maybe because of the description?
http://appshopper.com/games/virtual-villagers-a-new-home
Maybe try contacting the dev?
http://www.vgmobile.com/contact.html
Besides that, not really sure. It actually was on my list of apps to get
http://appshopper.com/games/virtual-villagers-a-new-home
Maybe try contacting the dev?
http://www.vgmobile.com/contact.html
Besides that, not really sure. It actually was on my list of apps to get
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
bathala said:
I got it and played it a bit. I was going to give impressions and stuff in this thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=342063&page=2 but I don't want to triple post. But I guess if people want that thread dead, it should be. =P
I just bought Nicky Boom.
http://toucharcade.com/2008/12/08/classic-platformer-nicky-boom-comes-to-the-iphone/
http://toucharcade.com/2008/12/08/classic-platformer-nicky-boom-comes-to-the-iphone/
infiniteloop
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Armado is 99c for a limited time:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=295805469&mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=295805469&mt=8
PotatoeMasher
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Lots of good software out there now. It's amazing how much stuff has released in just a few months.
I'm hopeful we can get our second and third games out in the next month. We have two neat ideas that I think have a chance to be big. Day jobs tend to get in the way of fun work, though.
I'm hopeful we can get our second and third games out in the next month. We have two neat ideas that I think have a chance to be big. Day jobs tend to get in the way of fun work, though.
For anyone looking for a Sudoku game, Enjoy Sudoku Daily is the best Sudoku game I've played on iPod Touch, or any portable handheld for that matter. Simple UI, good hints and notes system that auto-updates your notes when you place the actual number on the grid, and the free version (Daily) gives you 1 new puzzle a day. You can get the full game (Enjoy Sudoku) if you want to play more than 1 puzzle a day.
The only downside is that the game might look ugly for some people, but gameplay over visuals wins in this case. Best portable Sudoku game by far.
The only downside is that the game might look ugly for some people, but gameplay over visuals wins in this case. Best portable Sudoku game by far.
whatdidyousay
Member
I bought some games yesterday (it's been a while).
Asphalt Racing Something or Other - Man, I wish I didn't buy this game. It's okay for a mobile game, but I'd rather pick up my PSP and play Ridge Racer. Controls are a little off, my car keeps drifting, and to top it off, the sound effects--especially when drifting--are grating.
TS Tennis - Sorry, I don't remember the whole name, this is how the icon appears. Anyhoo, my absolute favorite game after Bejeweled. It's like a low-low-low-budget Virtua Tennis but also pretty fun for just a few bucks (after you get used to the controls).
Brothers in Arms - Splurged and got it. Surprised at how good it is for a mobile game, it's just like a DS game (or better?). I think it's pretty short though-- I finished the first mission yesterday afternoon and from what I remember from glancing at the menu, there are only 4 missions or something?
Think I might get Hero of Sparta and Tap Tap Dance this weekend. Where's my damn Monopoly, EA? I asked that the other time I posted in this thread and that was months ago.
Asphalt Racing Something or Other - Man, I wish I didn't buy this game. It's okay for a mobile game, but I'd rather pick up my PSP and play Ridge Racer. Controls are a little off, my car keeps drifting, and to top it off, the sound effects--especially when drifting--are grating.
TS Tennis - Sorry, I don't remember the whole name, this is how the icon appears. Anyhoo, my absolute favorite game after Bejeweled. It's like a low-low-low-budget Virtua Tennis but also pretty fun for just a few bucks (after you get used to the controls).
Brothers in Arms - Splurged and got it. Surprised at how good it is for a mobile game, it's just like a DS game (or better?). I think it's pretty short though-- I finished the first mission yesterday afternoon and from what I remember from glancing at the menu, there are only 4 missions or something?
Think I might get Hero of Sparta and Tap Tap Dance this weekend. Where's my damn Monopoly, EA? I asked that the other time I posted in this thread and that was months ago.
Reign of Swords Lite is now free. I suggest you all try it out. Look past the basic graphics (okay, it's not Fieldrunners, big deal!), and it's a fantastic game.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299235662&mt=8
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299235662&mt=8
Hey Guys, a game I worked on was recently released on the App Store . It is called WackyLands Green, it consists of 3 small and funny games. If anyone wants to check it out the appstore link is:
http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjec...t%3D8%26ign-lr%3DLockup_r2c1%26id%3D298542470
http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjec...t%3D8%26ign-lr%3DLockup_r2c1%26id%3D298542470
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
I BEAT SUPER MONKEY BALL!
I BEAT SUPER MONKEY BALL!
I BEAT SUPER MONKEY BALL!
I BEAT SUPER MONKEY BALL!
Wow. Finally, after weeks of desperately trying to get those controls down, I finally beat that game to its fullest. Man, that took forever. I'm in love with Monkey Ball 1 and 2 for the Cube and Monkey Ball DS, and honestly, this is the closest thing to those old-school *GOOD* Monkey Balls since then, minus the awful controls. But, I'll tell you what, once you get those controls at least semi-down, it's a fantastic game. When I originally bought it, I regretted it. Not anymore.
Damn, I can't believe I beat that game. Now I want more stages. =|
I BEAT SUPER MONKEY BALL!
I BEAT SUPER MONKEY BALL!
I BEAT SUPER MONKEY BALL!
Wow. Finally, after weeks of desperately trying to get those controls down, I finally beat that game to its fullest. Man, that took forever. I'm in love with Monkey Ball 1 and 2 for the Cube and Monkey Ball DS, and honestly, this is the closest thing to those old-school *GOOD* Monkey Balls since then, minus the awful controls. But, I'll tell you what, once you get those controls at least semi-down, it's a fantastic game. When I originally bought it, I regretted it. Not anymore.
Damn, I can't believe I beat that game. Now I want more stages. =|
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Let's play a game. List all the purchased/free apps you currently have on your iPhone. (Ones that you bought that you took off don't count.)
I'll go first:
WinAdmin
Google
Shovel
OrbLive
WootWatch
Google Earth
Beejive IM
iTap
Ocarina
Pianist
X-Plane
Live Poker
Galcon
Cubie
Fake Call
Dial Zero
iPint
iChoose
Band
Bloom
Beatmaker
Fieldrunners
Tap Tap NIN Edition
Adrenaline Pool
Super Monkey Ball
Price is Right
Neverputt
Quick Draw
Tetris
Motochaser
TV Forecast
IGN Reviews
eBay
Japanese Dictionary
Pyro Mania
Guitar Rock Tour
Lux Touch
Bix
Enigmo
Motion X Poker
Labyrinth
Aqua Forest
Pac-Man
Topple
Bike or Die 2
Tap Tap Revenge
dic-tion-ar-y
Guitar
Pinball RC
Missile Command
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader
Toy Bot Stories
Powerboat
rRootage
Snail Mail
Cro-Mag Ralley
Kitten Jump
Bubble Bash
1112
Urbanspoon
Fingerpiano
Block Breaker Deluxe 2
Big Bang Board Games
Pocket Guitar
Trace
Touchgrind
touchPhysics
Vector Blaster
Kroll
Additives
Scrabble
Ace Tennis
Brothers In Arms
Christmas with Weezer
Tap Tap Dance
Deal or No Deal
DigiDrummer
Hero of Sparta
Reign
Spawn
Trism
UNO
Yahtzee Adventure
Shazam
Wow, when I list them all in a row like that it's kind of depressing. I knew I spent about $150 on Apps, but I guess I didn't realize how many Apps that got me.
I'll go first:
WinAdmin
Shovel
OrbLive
WootWatch
Google Earth
Beejive IM
iTap
Ocarina
Pianist
X-Plane
Live Poker
Galcon
Cubie
Fake Call
Dial Zero
iPint
iChoose
Band
Bloom
Beatmaker
Fieldrunners
Tap Tap NIN Edition
Adrenaline Pool
Super Monkey Ball
Price is Right
Neverputt
Quick Draw
Tetris
Motochaser
TV Forecast
IGN Reviews
eBay
Japanese Dictionary
Pyro Mania
Guitar Rock Tour
Lux Touch
Bix
Enigmo
Motion X Poker
Labyrinth
Aqua Forest
Pac-Man
Topple
Bike or Die 2
Tap Tap Revenge
dic-tion-ar-y
Guitar
Pinball RC
Missile Command
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader
Toy Bot Stories
Powerboat
rRootage
Snail Mail
Cro-Mag Ralley
Kitten Jump
Bubble Bash
1112
Urbanspoon
Fingerpiano
Block Breaker Deluxe 2
Big Bang Board Games
Pocket Guitar
Trace
Touchgrind
touchPhysics
Vector Blaster
Kroll
Additives
Scrabble
Ace Tennis
Brothers In Arms
Christmas with Weezer
Tap Tap Dance
Deal or No Deal
DigiDrummer
Hero of Sparta
Reign
Spawn
Trism
UNO
Yahtzee Adventure
Shazam
Wow, when I list them all in a row like that it's kind of depressing. I knew I spent about $150 on Apps, but I guess I didn't realize how many Apps that got me.
Amazon.com app
AIM
Now Playing
Shazam
Paypal
Ebay
Pandora
AOL Radio
Aurora Feint
Billy Frontier
Block Breaker Deluxe 2
Crash Nitro Kart
Critter Crunch
Cro mag rally
Cube Runner
Galcon
Line Rider
MotionX Poker
Tap Tap Revenge
Tris
Trism
Apple Texas Hold Em
Vay
Super Monkey Ball
Anaconda
Bugdom 2
Lightsaber
300 Bowl
Wurdle
Stone Of Destiny
Quick Draw
Christmas With Weezer
Moto Chaser
NeoSameGame
Aqua Forest
iBowl
Fieldrunners
i.TV
MazeFinger
Topple
Jelly Car
Trace
Google app
Google Earth
Asterope
FakeCalls
Guitar Rock Tour
Nicky Boom
Touch Physics
Cube
Adventure
Bike or Die 2
Snail Mail
Pathways
2079
Inside Trader
Rogue
Delivery Status Touch
Flick Fishing
Dr. Awesome
Tangram Pro
Tangram Pro Holiday Edition
I regret buying alot of stuff..
AIM
Now Playing
Shazam
Paypal
Ebay
Pandora
AOL Radio
Aurora Feint
Billy Frontier
Block Breaker Deluxe 2
Crash Nitro Kart
Critter Crunch
Cro mag rally
Cube Runner
Galcon
Line Rider
MotionX Poker
Tap Tap Revenge
Tris
Trism
Apple Texas Hold Em
Vay
Super Monkey Ball
Anaconda
Bugdom 2
Lightsaber
300 Bowl
Wurdle
Stone Of Destiny
Quick Draw
Christmas With Weezer
Moto Chaser
NeoSameGame
Aqua Forest
iBowl
Fieldrunners
i.TV
MazeFinger
Topple
Jelly Car
Trace
Google app
Google Earth
Asterope
FakeCalls
Guitar Rock Tour
Nicky Boom
Touch Physics
Cube
Adventure
Bike or Die 2
Snail Mail
Pathways
2079
Inside Trader
Rogue
Delivery Status Touch
Flick Fishing
Dr. Awesome
Tangram Pro
Tangram Pro Holiday Edition
I regret buying alot of stuff..
SuperPac
Member
Amateur Surgeon
This is the first game that Adult Swim's released on the iPhone/iPod Touch. (I'm the games producer for the flash games on the web site, but I'm very proud of this one going up.)
This is the first game that Adult Swim's released on the iPhone/iPod Touch. (I'm the games producer for the flash games on the web site, but I'm very proud of this one going up.)
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Costanza said:
I hate how $5 is considered overpriced on the iPhone. $5 is a good deal if the game is pretty decent. I'll pick it up after work today.
SuperPac
I bought:
instapaper
BiiBall
bubblets tilt
dizzy bee
Domino
apple holdem
jaadu
Topple
labyrinth
poker motionx
poker motionx quest
monkey ball
tap tap NIN
tap tap dance
TV Forecast
BeejiveIM
Units
CameraBag
burning monkey casino
Frenzic
icopter
scoops
flick fishing
dr awesome
stickies
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I want to buy the game but its not available in Kuwait iTunes Store
I bought:
instapaper
BiiBall
bubblets tilt
dizzy bee
Domino
apple holdem
jaadu
Topple
labyrinth
poker motionx
poker motionx quest
monkey ball
tap tap NIN
tap tap dance
TV Forecast
BeejiveIM
Units
CameraBag
burning monkey casino
Frenzic
icopter
scoops
flick fishing
dr awesome
stickies
Translator
PotatoeMasher
Member
Dacvak said:
You don't want to get me started on App Store pricing. :lol All of the people thinking that anything over $0.99 is overpriced is going to kill the whole market eventually. They're basically encouraging shovelware, as any well though out projects aren't going to be feasible at $0.70 profits per unit.
Even at $3.99, we only get $2.80 per unit. I doubt anyone would miss my software if I deemed the App Store too risky, but there are some big name, quality developers scaling back or dropping out completely.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
PotatoeMasher said:
You're right. And it really is going to kill the App Store eventually. There will still be a few developers, like Gameloft, that crank out some higher production apps, but I hate having to sift through the mounds of garbage to find buried "high priced" gems.
It's basically what's happening to the Wii right now. Fantastic development platform covered in shit because of low-cost/low-profit projects.
Someone made sheet music for the Sisters Theme from Pheonix Wright for the Ocarina app.
http://ocarina.smule.com/score.php?...small&title=Turnabout Sisters (Phoenix Wright
http://ocarina.smule.com/score.php?...small&title=Turnabout Sisters (Phoenix Wright
golduck342
Member
Dacvak said:
Congrats man. I never thought I would beat that last level, but I did eventually. I loved the game from the get go, I find that if you're having trouble with the controls, it's a lot easier with GonGon or MeeMee.
Edit: Space DeadBeef is awesome, I can't believe it's free. What a weird name though.
infiniteloop
Member
Anyone bought Chronicles of Inotia?
Looks a bit like Story of Thor:
http://toucharcade.com/2008/12/12/chronicles-of-inotia-role-playing-game-from-com2us/
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299601999&mt=8
Looks a bit like Story of Thor:
http://toucharcade.com/2008/12/12/chronicles-of-inotia-role-playing-game-from-com2us/
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299601999&mt=8
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