Buttonbasher
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Sounds right up my alley.Flunkie said:
Thanks for the impressions.
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The Official iPhone/iPod Touch Gaming Thread
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Thanks for the impressions.Dreamwriter
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Dragnet said:
Utter BS, eh? So, you are a 3D game programmer and know the exact specifics of both game systems? Demanding someone show you a 3D game is worthless, because let's see a PSP game that cost under $10 when first released, that looks as much better than the iPhone as you are talking about. That's the whole problem with the iPhone, sure it has power to spare, but for under $10, no company can afford to make a game at full PSP quality.
So anyways, here's what looks to be the best 3D on the system so far: rumored to be a game in the rumored premium app store, Need for Speed Undercover (HD YouTube video of a game system) Oh, and this footage is a month old, so it's possible by the time the game comes out it could look even better.
Dragnet said:
People like this guy? I think his name is Mcmack or maybe Kamack or oh wait a second its Carmack. Whoever the hell that is
When you have created some of the most technologically advanced engines around I might start to listen to you. Until then Cmack's word>yours
As for NFS that thing keeps getting delayed. It might very well be due to the premium store.
Snails Reloaded got a patch making the menus and inferface easier to use and upping the audio quality. 
http://appshopper.com/games/snails-reloaded
Also: Bounce On Lite (http://appshopper.com/games/bounce-on-lite) and Chuck The Ball Lite (http://appshopper.com/games/chuck-the-ball-lite) are out.
http://appshopper.com/games/snails-reloaded
Also: Bounce On Lite (http://appshopper.com/games/bounce-on-lite) and Chuck The Ball Lite (http://appshopper.com/games/chuck-the-ball-lite) are out.
I bought Fieldrunners yesterday and I'm having a blast with it. Good to hear there is a patch coming in a few days with a new map and tower. I hope there will be a few more maps yet as I've unlocked endless mode on both maps already.
Here's what my crossroads map looked like They never even stood a chance:
Here's what my crossroads map looked like
They never even stood a chance:
OMG
Rebel Onslaught is on sale for $.99
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=301354945&mt=8
BUY BUY BUY
Rebel Onslaught is on sale for $.99
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=301354945&mt=8
BUY BUY BUY
Diablohead
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Also most of the iphone games right now are home made, some use pre made engines like Unity but to squeeze the most out of the system a big company needs to spend some money, I guess this is why we are getting a 20 dollar section.
Brought it a few days back, fun game but the level's drag on a fair bit. I have to pause to rest my thumb or hand depending on what controls I use.Costanza said:
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So freakin' bought.Costanza said:
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Flunkie said:
Part of this is that it doesn't have to devote any memory or processor timeslice to handshaking with cell towers etc. but yeah, it is. Damn it. I am kind of thinking about getting an iTouch on top of my iPhone
I never wanted to become one of those people...mandiller said:I bought Fieldrunners yesterday and I'm having a blast with it. Good to hear there is a patch coming in a few days with a new map and tower. I hope there will be a few more maps yet as I've unlocked endless mode on both maps already.
Here's what my crossroads map looked like
Great game, you should also check out 7 Cities, another really good TD.
Unless once the Premium games start hitting and they perform exceptionally well on the 2G Touch compared to the iPhone, the difference hasn't really been that noteworthy given the state of the current quality of the games on the App Store.Not A Fur said:Part of this is that it doesn't have to devote any memory or processor timeslice to handshaking with cell towers etc. but yeah, it is. Damn it. I am kind of thinking about getting an iTouch on top of my iPhone
boutrosinit
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mandiller said:I bought Fieldrunners yesterday and I'm having a blast with it. Good to hear there is a patch coming in a few days with a new map and tower. I hope there will be a few more maps yet as I've unlocked endless mode on both maps already.
Here's what my crossroads map looked like
Holy crap dude. Looks like my exact tactic, except I space out lots of level 3 electric towers.
Can't wait for the update. Such a pure game.
Not to, like, be a downer or anything... But what's so special about these TD games over others? And why buy more than one (i.e., Fieldrunners and 7 Cities)?
Isn't this a case where once you've seen one you've seen 'em all?
Don't get me wrong, I love TD. Haven't bought any of these yet -- but I'm interested, is why I'm asking.
Isn't this a case where once you've seen one you've seen 'em all?
Don't get me wrong, I love TD. Haven't bought any of these yet -- but I'm interested, is why I'm asking.
TheOneGuy said:Not to, like, be a downer or anything... But what's so special about these TD games over others? And why buy more than one (i.e., Fieldrunners and 7 Cities)?
Isn't this a case where once you've seen one you've seen 'em all?
Don't get me wrong, I love TD. Haven't bought any of these yet -- but I'm interested, is why I'm asking.
I'm not sure. I was mainly just looking for the best tower defense game and then leave it at that. I tried out Tap Defense which was free and it wasn't too bad. Didn't like 7 Cities much though. I bought Fieldrunners and I definitely think it is the best TD game by far, it's very polished, looks great and a lot of fun to play. I'm not interested in buying another TD game.
boutrosinit said:
By round 90 or so I had 6 electric towers in a row in the middle of the map. It was my gauntlet
They work great when placed in the same spot as they kill a target and move onto the next one quicker.TheOneGuy said:Not to, like, be a downer or anything... But what's so special about these TD games over others? And why buy more than one (i.e., Fieldrunners and 7 Cities)?
Isn't this a case where once you've seen one you've seen 'em all?
Don't get me wrong, I love TD. Haven't bought any of these yet -- but I'm interested, is why I'm asking.
Well the 2 are rather different in their approach. Fieldrunners is your standard TD game with up to 4 entries/exits whereas 7 cities follows a defined path which changes with each stage, plus it has a lot more upgrade options than Fieldrunners. I really like Fieldrunners but it is rather limited in terms of stages, units, upgrades etc, hence why I bought 7 cities as well.
edit: here is a youtube video of 7 cities that will give you a better idea http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=m00JF5JiuSM
What about within the two different approaches to TD? i.e. the build-your-own-path and the build-along-the-path. Are most of the differences there just feature sets? Like, I have more tower types than you, nyah nyah!
Anyway, Fieldrunners looks more my style, I think. Will probably buy that soon!
Anyway, Fieldrunners looks more my style, I think. Will probably buy that soon!
I absolutely love that iShoot gained all this popularity instantly by releasing iShoot Lite. Since then, you've seen an explosion of Lite apps. I can constantly rely on waiting for an app to release a Lite edition now, instead of blind-buying everything at first sight.
That said, the Lite editions of both Bounce on and Chuck the Ball were a success. I just bought both. Very fun apps.
That said, the Lite editions of both Bounce on and Chuck the Ball were a success. I just bought both.
Very fun apps.Pinball Dreams is now out on App Store! (http://tinyurl.com/bf38jc)
Made by Digital Illusions (now DICE) of later Battlefield & Mirror's Edge fame, it shows that they had talent even back then.
It's my favourite pinball game of all time, with classic Williams tables (reworked): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Dreams
Made by Digital Illusions (now DICE) of later Battlefield & Mirror's Edge fame, it shows that they had talent even back then.
It's my favourite pinball game of all time, with classic Williams tables (reworked): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Dreams
Dreamwriter said:Utter BS, eh? So, you are a 3D game programmer and know the exact specifics of both game systems? Demanding someone show you a 3D game is worthless, because let's see a PSP game that cost under $10 when first released, that looks as much better than the iPhone as you are talking about. That's the whole problem with the iPhone, sure it has power to spare, but for under $10, no company can afford to make a game at full PSP quality.
So anyways, here's what looks to be the best 3D on the system so far: rumored to be a game in the rumored premium app store, Need for Speed Undercover (HD YouTube video of a game system) Oh, and this footage is a month old, so it's possible by the time the game comes out it could look even better.
While the video does look great, lets look at the facts. The texture work was awful, the environments were very, very closed in and it looked like it was the same set of buildings you were going past over and over, there were 3 cars on screen at a time MAX, and when he started going fast you could see the framerate going a bit wibbly. Yes, that does look superb for an iPhone game...but I'm just saying.
I don't mean to hate on the iPhone as a gaming platform, because I adore mine, but it's much better at 2D, Gameboy style games than 3D PS2/PSP style games.
EDIT ^^^ HOLY SHIT Pinball Dreams, I loved that on the Amiga on the day. Wonder if it still holds up?
59p, I'll buy right now.
How is X-Plane is probably one of the most high price games I would buy if its worth it. Love dicking around in flight sims.
Also been playing FieldRunners on the train this morning, when did they update it with a new map. God I love the iTunes App model of releasing a app and updating it to add value for free and sales when the devs wants its great.
Also Slot cars any fun? heard that was getting a big update
Costanza said:
59p, I'll buy right now.
Peru said:
How is X-Plane is probably one of the most high price games I would buy if its worth it. Love dicking around in flight sims.
Also been playing FieldRunners on the train this morning, when did they update it with a new map. God I love the iTunes App model of releasing a app and updating it to add value for free and sales when the devs wants its great.
Also Slot cars any fun? heard that was getting a big update
Ok guys,
Here's a list of my current Apps, any recomendations or things I'm missing or should chnage for something different?
(bolded Favourites)
Games:
Apps
Here's a list of my current Apps, any recomendations or things I'm missing or should chnage for something different?
(bolded Favourites)
Games:
- Rolando
[*]Touchgrind
[*]Edge
[*]Topple
[*]FieldRunners
[*]Scramboni
[*]Wordjong - wurdle
[*]Bejeweled 2
[*]MoionX Poker
[*]Critter Crunch - MonkeyBall
- Hero Sparta
- SimCity
- Monopoly
- UNO
- Blue Attack!
- Crayon Physics Delux
- Tap Tap
- Space DeadBeef
- Dr. Awesome
- Trism
- Tiki Towers
- TumiNeko
- Tezas Holdem
- Aura Faint
- Tris
- MazeFinger
- Dactyl
- PapiJump
- Dropship
- Aqua Forest
- Rebel Onslaught
- BBD2 Lite
- Galcon Lite
- LineRider
- iShoot Lite
- iChess
Apps
- NeoGAF Web App
[*]Facebook - MySpace
[*]Twinkle - eBay
- Palringo
[*]Shazam
[*]MMS
[*]Darkroom - Say Lite
- Google Earth
- Eventful
[*]Last.fm
[*]Showtimes - MyRail Lite
- Around me
[*]1337pwn - iNXES
- iTalk
- Units
- Currency
- Zippo
- Sound Box
- NYTimes
[*]BBC Reader - VisualRadio
- Triveo
- Ustream
- Stanza
- Wordpress
- BigOven
- Graffito
- Translater
- VNC
- A Free Level
- MotionX GPS Lite
[*]BeatMaker
[*]Tunic Free - 7 Chords
- PocketGuitar
- GigLite
- Scratch
- FreePiano
- NightStand
- Vringo
StopMakingSense
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Keio said:Pinball Dreams is now out on App Store! (http://tinyurl.com/bf38jc)
Made by Digital Illusions (now DICE) of later Battlefield & Mirror's Edge fame, it shows that they had talent even back then.
It's my favourite pinball game of all time, with classic Williams tables (reworked): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Dreams
oooh. I love me some computer pinball, wonder how this plays...
yurinka
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Hi guys! There is a preview in Ign of the first I-phone game developed in my studio.
http://wireless.ign.com/articles/949/949484p1.html
The game is really promising, simple but fun. It's going to be released soon.
Great news. This is one of the great classics I enjoyed in my Commodore Amiga.
http://wireless.ign.com/articles/949/949484p1.html
The game is really promising, simple but fun. It's going to be released soon.
Keio said:Pinball Dreams is now out on App Store! (http://tinyurl.com/bf38jc)
Made by Digital Illusions (now DICE) of later Battlefield & Mirror's Edge fame, it shows that they had talent even back then.
It's my favourite pinball game of all time, with classic Williams tables (reworked): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Dreams
Great news. This is one of the great classics I enjoyed in my Commodore Amiga.
Gowans007 said:
It's basically a flawless adaption from PC to 'Pod, and it's gotten better with each update. Obviously it's more limited in scope, but now we're starting to see over 1000 airports so it's not small at all. It's not any easier or more accessible, of course, so you have to like flight sims to enjoy this. The controls work superbly, though, as good as any joystick. Graphics really good as well, REALLY good, but I'm still waiting for buildings to pop up in cities (though the textures have gotten progressively better).
Eaten By A Grue
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Get Lights Off and FuzzleGowans007 said:
yurinka said:Hi guys! There is a preview in Ign of the first I-phone game developed in my studio.
The game is really promising, simple but fun. It's going to be released soon.
I have been hoping and praying that Tower Bloxx got ported to the iPhone.
Thank you for making my dreams come true.
CrunchinJelly
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I don't get the love for Rolando. I got it a few days ago at the cheaper price and found myself bored of it within 20 minutes with no desire to go back to it.
Ahhh, awesome. I remember playing that game a few years ago on mobile. I think it even came pre-installed with a couple of Sony Ericsson handsets, as well, when they were pushing their 3D gaming capabilities.yurinka said:Hi guys! There is a preview in Ign of the first I-phone game developed in my studio.
http://wirelessmedia.ign.com/wirele...946970/tower-bloxx-20090121014450414_640w.jpg
TheOneGuy said:Not to, like, be a downer or anything... But what's so special about these TD games over others? And why buy more than one (i.e., Fieldrunners and 7 Cities)?
Isn't this a case where once you've seen one you've seen 'em all?
Don't get me wrong, I love TD. Haven't bought any of these yet -- but I'm interested, is why I'm asking.
Creep is the best tower defense game on the iphone in my opinion. Field runners is pretty limited and basic - no idea why it gets such overwhelmingly high praise.
Silly.Mikey
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It has nothing to do with the apps, but its good news!
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/31/adobe_apple_working_together_on_flash_for_iphone.html
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/31/adobe_apple_working_together_on_flash_for_iphone.html
Silly.Mikey
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Flunkie said:
Ya, but that's why apple didn't want it me thinks. Free flash games = less sales in the store.
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