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The Official iPhone/iPod Touch Gaming Thread

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Since we're on the topic, I need some more OpenFeint friends! What's everyone's name? Add me, I'm: Flunkie

It's original, I know!
 
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-warfare/id348872723?mt=8

Pocket Warfare by Pocket Factory (love how they misspelled their own name in iTunes..)

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http://www.pfsgame.com/

haven't tried it yet, looks alright though...
 
Kryten said:
Sorry mate, didn't mean to come across like I was having a dig at you - I'm just astounded at how many apps there are that were once great but due to incompetence/greed end up in the shitter (Midcentury's "Shopper" comes to mind).
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I think it's more that their servers got overwhelmed and ran into issues fixing it. I've heard it's ok now but it's been a while since I've played, you might as well try it out. You'll know within a move or two whether their issues are fixed.
wondermega said:
I hear you about the lagginess and that's a drag, and I'd prefer games not to use it if it will affect them that way. I see that becoming less of an issue in the future (it's still quite new). Also I really wish they had a more sensible-sounding name for the service :) Though Plus+ and Agon aren't much better..
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I have a few Plus+ games and haven't seen the same performance issues. I like the features but it's just ridiculous how bad OF can be.
Zissou said:
Certain parts of Infinity Gene had me thinking a bullet-hell sort of shooter could work well with that same control scheme. I wish somebody would give it a shot.
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Well Cave is trying something with Espgaluda II, god knows what at this point though. I'm hoping for this:

It even has the proper aspect ratio for it!
 
Kryten said:
Speaking of Chess, has anyone come across a PBEM Chess client for the iPhone yet? I've got friends around the world that I'd like to play with, but realtime isn't going to work.....
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You need to watch that...

When I first started dating my now wife, she was at University. We decided to play by email, just sending the save game back and forth. She was surprisingly good, way better than I remembered. Turns out she was loading the save, selecting "Suggest best move" from the menu and then mailing it back :lol
 
japtor said:
Well Cave is trying something with Espgaluda II, god knows what at this point though. I'm hoping for this:

It even has the proper aspect ratio for it!
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Not worth £550 to me but damn I would love that :lol
 
Is anyone else having trouble with iTunes? I've been trying to get the free chess game on both my iPod and my computer and whenever I click on any app listed it says it can't connect.
 
mrkgoo said:
I'm starting to hate open feint to the point of considering NOT to get games if they have it, in protest. I hate the use of the icon on the home page, the stuff itself is laggy and nearly always detracts from the games aesthetic.
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Well, that's the developer's choice if they use OpenFeint on the game icon or include its aesthetic in their game. I was surprised that they don't require much of anything in how you setup their stuff. In Dungeon Solitaire we didn't put it on our icon (though we do use their corner button in our game). And Space Invaders Infinity Gene doesn't even use their corner button, it's just a text option on their menu like the rest of their options. So blame the developer for things like that, not OpenFeint (although, it does kinda suck that OF doesn't let you alter their buttons to fit in with your game's color scheme better - you have to use their button as-is or your own original art). As for lag, the only lag I've noticed in Dungeon Solitaire is when it first connects you, though admittedly a card game isn't very high-action. And I personally don't have many other OF games.

But the thing is, without OpenFeint our game wouldn't have online leaderboards at all, or achievements. We didn't have time/budget for any of that, and they DEFINITELY add value to the game. Far more value than is taken away by having a single off-theme button in the game and the opening OF screen.
 
Is there some way to add like a password screen or a confirmation screen on iTunes when clicking "buy". I'm worried that I'm gonna buy random apps in a frantic mouse-clicking orgasm.
 
Dont know if its been mentions by Tilt to Live is amazing. I hate the accuracy of most shooters but this has NAILED it - this is the iphone geometry wars!
 
McBacon said:
Is there some way to add like a password screen or a confirmation screen on iTunes when clicking "buy". I'm worried that I'm gonna buy random apps in a frantic mouse-clicking orgasm.
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You can add a shopping cart.

Other than that, I'm not sure. I know on my account, it's not autologin, so after a certain amount of time, if I purchase something, I have to confirm my account, but for a short while after that, I don't have to.
 
OK went ahead and made a fake CA account and grabbed We Rule.

Having never played any of the Farmville games, this could be a fun diversion for quite a while. :D

I love the aesthetics.

Plus+ username: krypt0nian
 
krypt0nian said:
OK went ahead and made a fake CA account and grabbed We Rule.

Having never played any of the Farmville games, this could be a fun diversion for quite a while. :D

I love the aesthetics.

Plus+ username: krypt0nian
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Added you. Come place an order with me!

I'm definitely digging We Rule because it feels suspiciously similar to the Zen Garden mode in the desktop version of PvZ. The "check in, tend to things, come back a few hours later" gameplay is quite similar. Since we didn't get Zen Garden in the iPhone version, I think this will suffice.
 
Vinneh said:
Anyone else not digging the Comic Zeal Reader update?

Am I stuck with that annoying alert on my AppShop icon when I refuse to update?
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Yeah seriously now I can be annoyed by 2 apps in the update window (istat).
Glad I started reading the update notes...
 
Kryten said:
I've only had a few minutes with it but I like it quite a bit, I even learnt that "gript" is apparently a word, and that "dicks" is a valid word in your game :) Where do you source the word list from, is there some sort of freely available list?
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There's a lot of free word lists around the internet, can't remember where I got mine as I had to try lots of different ones until I was happy with the game. I started with one of the main scrabble lists but they have too many crazy words which made the game too difficult.

Yeah, 'dicks' is still in there. I had to remove a lot of obviously offensive words and some not so bad ones (Slags?). I decided to leave any that had other non-vulgar meanings on dictionary.com, so 'dicks' in this case is detectives :D
 
The Hero just came out. $1.99

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Take to the skies and live the high life as a muscle-bound, superhero playboy. Catch falling babies, douse towering infernos, battle giant insects and thwack thieving crooks as you amass ever-increasing fame and adulation. The Hero is a lightning-fast arcade romp that sizzles with comic book style, sassy characters and superhuman gameplay.

STORY
Though his true identity is unknown, the one they call The Hero lives the fast-track, whirlwind life of an A-list celebrity. Speeding from world-threatening crises to world famous interviews, he’s a deliciously enigmatic mystery to his adoring fans and a fearsome force of destruction to his enemies.

The Hero’s arch-nemesis, the deranged evil screwball Dr. Hubbub, is at large once again and bent on taking over the world’s glitziest cities in a maelstrom of chaos and all out bedlam. As the world teeters on the brink of catastrophe, the Chief and his voluptuous secretary, Miss Rose, turn to The Hero to save the world from the diabolical plans of the nefarious Dr. Hubbub.

GAMEPLAY
Fly to the rescue, arcing gracefully through gorgeous cityscapes as you speed to the aid of scores of helpless victims. Call upon Freeze, Boom and Zapp powers to wallop Dr. Hubbub’s evil henchmen into submission.

Fill the Fame meter and The Hero’s ego by dishing out high fives to your adoring fans as you soar past their windows.

FEATURES
• Gameplay Modes: Fight Dr. Hubbub’s crime wave in cities around the world in Campaign Mode, or battle an endless onslaught of sinister villains in Survival Mode.
• Three Super Powers: Freeze, Boom and Zapp! for dispatching nameless minions in style.
• Over 20 Different Enemy Units: Powerful clashes ranging from snake bots and satellites to zombies and the military.
• Over 20 (slightly) Insane Awards: Boast about your superhero flair by unlocking new achievements and awards – including one that involves electrocuting a baby!
• Two Difficulty Levels: Dismantle Dr. Hubbub’s evil empire at your own pace in Easy mode, or go after hard-earned fame and fortune in Hard mode.
• Two Control Options: Choose between a d-pad or tilt controls to maneuver The Hero on his daring, crime fighting antics.
• Classic 2D Visuals complete with frenetic screen-filling battles lushly detailed cities all served up in a vivid comic book style.
• Save four international metropolises from Dr. Hubbub’s chaotic attempts at world domination.
• 15 Campaign Levels: Tackle a dizzying range of different objectives and challenges.
• Online Leader Boards: Showcase your superhuman gaming powers by posting your sky-high scores online.
• Hip toe-tapping soundtrack by renowned electro artist JESSE.
• Enhanced mode for iPhone 3GS owners, boosting The Hero’s already lightening fast speeds to 60 frames per second.
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Really liking it.
 
Remy said:
Added you. Come place an order with me!

I'm definitely digging We Rule because it feels suspiciously similar to the Zen Garden mode in the desktop version of PvZ. The "check in, tend to things, come back a few hours later" gameplay is quite similar. Since we didn't get Zen Garden in the iPhone version, I think this will suffice.
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OK just had a weird We Rule issue. Was starting to run my kingdom, advancing levels. Added a bunch of GAF folks to my friends list and saw them in my game.

Turned it off for a bit then got a PUSH notification that some crops were up and ready. Booted intot he game and all I had was the ADD FRIENDS icon that usually at the end of your friends.

No Kingdom. Nothing. Deleted and reinstalling so we'll see what I get.

FAKE EDIT: OK we're back! =D
 
krypt0nian said:
OK just had a weird We Rule issue. Was starting to run my kingdom, advancing levels. Added a bunch of GAF folks to my friends list and saw them in my game.

Turned it off for a bit then got a PUSH notification that some crops were up and ready. Booted intot he game and all I had was the ADD FRIENDS icon that usually at the end of your friends.

No Kingdom. Nothing. Deleted and reinstalling so we'll see what I get.

FAKE EDIT: OK we're back! =D
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That happens a lot here. I think server issues or connection issues at one's end. Just restart and you should be fine.
 
It's not that bad.

Where's Godfinger? I know they sent it into submission a few weeks ago but it should have gone through by now. I want to play it
 
The Hero is so fucking fun. I'm up to the last boss now, he's HARD.

Can't wait to get into survival mode after.

BUY THIS GAME. Well worth the $2.
 
TurtleSnatcher said:
Yes gimme more feedback on controls etc.
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Controls do take a bunch of real estate on the screen, but it doesnt control bad at all. Moves actually come out and game play is smooth enough for at least some very basic combos to come out. I didnt come into it expecting a REAL portable SF4, just a kinda hack version with limited controls etc... so far though its fun enough to be a fun, casual mobile version of the game.

The game handles normal moves, throws, focus attacks, regular specials, ex specials, supers and ultras. Not bad. Very short play time with it so just giving initial thoughts.
 
Combat is pretty fun on SF4! They really managed to make this feel like SF4 Lite as limiting as this platform is control wise.

Backgrounds dont animate at all, but the characters animate well and the sound is spot on. Bison servers as the final boss (yay!) and there are no endings.. rather you get a SSF4 hype vid...

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Doodle Jump was the last iPhone game I purchased and that was around when it first came out. What games should I check out that I really missed out on?
 
In SF4 you can set how transparent the controls are, and move the buttons around, so they at least don't block too much. I do wish you could shrink the control pad.
 
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