More_Badass
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Not many recent ones I can think of, but we're getting Prison Architect on iPad this year. The game is currently in beta testing
The PC version of 1849 got some positive impressions in the Indie Game thread
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The PC version of 1849 got some positive impressions in the Indie Game thread
Aww was hoping for something great that I mightev missed out on
More_Badass
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Well, I should clarify. Those are the ones I know of. Someone else here might have some other suggestions
lazyproblems
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I almost bought XCOM yesterday. I actually probably would have, but then I found out that it isn't compatible with an ipad mini 1. :/
For $3 I might actually go for Bioshock. It's obviously the worst way to play that game, but at that price I might just go for it anyway.
Is $5 worth Enemy Within if you already own the first one? I bought it a while ago but never started it. Definitely want to give the series a try though.
More_Badass
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I think so. They added a ton of content. Having a cyborg soldier makes your team 110% more badass
- A new resource called Meld, allows for cybernetic enhancements
- Mec trooper exoselektons
- Two new alien units (the Seeker, the Mechtoid)
- EXALT - a human faction working against XCOM
- Base Defense mission
- 47 new maps for the single player game, 8 new multiplayer maps
lazyproblems
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I've never played the first. Since I couldn't get the iOS version I instead bought the first game with enemy within in that 2k steam sale yesterday morning. So I actually don't know, but I think having it on the go with touch controls makes it worth it. Especially at that price.
And as More_Badass pointed out, it adds a ton of content to the first game. The iOS version is supposedly missing a couple maps (in multiplayer?), but I doubt it's anything you'd really miss.
More_Badass
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This makes me happy. Great to see a developer releasing a premium game and it working out for him.
http://toucharcade.com/2015/03/24/odd-bot-out-martin-magni-interview/
http://toucharcade.com/2015/03/24/odd-bot-out-martin-magni-interview/
Heads up that Sword & Sorcery is also on sale for $.99 (iPhone) and $1.99 (iPad).
Also did anyone read the articles about Nintendo's Iwata at least disliking the term "Free to Play"? Doesn't say that Nintendo won't use F2P but makes it clear that he doesn't want any IPs to be tarnished. Let's hope that means premium efforts.
Also did anyone read the articles about Nintendo's Iwata at least disliking the term "Free to Play"? Doesn't say that Nintendo won't use F2P but makes it clear that he doesn't want any IPs to be tarnished. Let's hope that means premium efforts.
More_Badass
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I read in other thread that they might consider the "Free to Start" route. Which hopefully means free + game unlock IAP
Edit: I might have misunderstood that though
Did this get featured? I forget but seem to remember it did get some.
If so, that is a worryingly low volume, though good to hear for him it has worked out well.
More_Badass
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I know it was in Best New Games, I don't remember if it was featured
More_Badass
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Nitrome's Silly Sausage is another fantastic addition from them. I know I've played a game with a similar concept before, cant remember what it was, but basically you control an elastic dog traversing a colorful world of danger. Latching onto a surface retracts your body. The game is set up like Smash Hit or Retry, one long level with checkpoints you can stop at. Watching ads or using gems you collect let you unlock a checkpoint. The gameplay is fun and challenging as the mechanics and hazards grew: lasers, saws, spikes, surfaces that can't be grabbed, areas that boost your speed, pipes, crushers, and more. Defintely worth checking out
nikos
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Trying to find a game that I saw someone playing on the subway.
Looked like it was in a dungeon. There was an ability bar at the bottom of the screen, and I'm pretty sure enemies were also being tapped. Looked like it had a pretty nice art style. It also worked offline, which may set it apart from a lot of other games.
Anyone have any ideas? I know it's a vague description. Should have just asked the name of it.
Looked like it was in a dungeon. There was an ability bar at the bottom of the screen, and I'm pretty sure enemies were also being tapped. Looked like it had a pretty nice art style. It also worked offline, which may set it apart from a lot of other games.
Anyone have any ideas? I know it's a vague description. Should have just asked the name of it.
infiniteloop
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Saw a woman on the train, probably in her 50s, playing Mr Jump on her iPad. She was pretty good!
More_Badass
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Idk, man, that's really vague. Was it first person, or could you see your character? 2D, isometric, 3D?
Maybe Battleheart Legacy? You tap on enemies to target and attack them, and your abilites are along the bottom
I might double (?) dip on this I guess. Only have vanilla X-Com on PS3, though wasn't a massive fan of the reimagination of it. Wish it had retained the strategic layer complexity of UFO; and the action layer was for me quite lacking / had some serious flaws.
Still, for AU$6.50 might be worth another run through.
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Do you also play on PC? If so, you might want to check out Xenonauts. The general consensus from the reviews and impressions I've read is that it's the true successor to classic XCOM
Ah, don't really game on the PC, as I'm in front of a computer 12 plus hours a day, every day coding.
I think I already have Xenonauts kicking around somewhere? And all the original series. (Do appreciate the recommendation)
Is there improvements on the strategic layer on Enemy Within? Or is it mainly just improvements on the formula?
nikos
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Looks like that may be it, thank you!
Getting into Best New Games is featuring, just not the best featuring you could get.
But, yeah, not a great story in support of suggesting the paid model is very viable, even with Apple love (not that free to play is without challenges of its own). At least it worked out for this dev as he kept his costs low. Hopefully, the game has a long tail.
More_Badass
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I mean, success is relative. It may not have made millions like Monument Valley or made the kind of money a F2P game would have made, but the dev was able to make a profit and plan ahead for a next game. That's more than some devs ever achieved; look at HopeThisWorks, devs of Polara. Another game that earned wonderful reviews but was an absolute financial failure to the point that the devs were forced to close down.
I had also talked with the devs of Dark Echo a few weeks ago. The game was a success for them as well. Sold well enough that they're already working on a new game with a bigger scope, and are moving forward with bringing the game to PC.
PittaGAF
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This is an awesome news.
I was a bit worried when I saw it going free...I'm in the last 10 levels (light world) and still immensely enjoying it.
infiniteloop
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Prices are live now Civ Rev 2 is $4.99
More_Badass
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Not yet, I'm waiting for more impressions. I have the feeling that it won't be too long, as I've only seen discussion about one specific case.
More_Badass
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Same reason I looking for impressions
The Room gameplay style looks like it really lends itself to crime investigation. I'm happy to see more games inspired by The Room, suits touchscreen nicely
I'm particularly excited about Machinika Musuem. Imagine all the possibilities of future tech. The puzzle in that video revolves around a 3D printer
Jump 'N' Shoot Attack http://youtu.be/zUoWstHxoq4
New Zealand iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/jumpnshoot-attack/id974999932?mt=8
New Zealand iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/jumpnshoot-attack/id974999932?mt=8
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9/10 for Silly Sausage from PG
It's from Nitrome. And it's free. What else do you need to know?
It's from Nitrome. And it's free. What else do you need to know?
jessecuster
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My brain is way faster and more accurate than my thumb.
infiniteloop
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FF: Record Keeper should be out in the next 24 hours.
More_Badass
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Added Silly Sausage In Meat Land, TouchTone, Mr. Jump, and The Trace to the OP
If anyone has impressions of The Trace, that would be appreciated
If anyone has impressions of The Trace, that would be appreciated
Really enjoying Qvadriga anyone played this?
Love how deep the game is as well as being able to force people into crashing over wrecked chariots lol
Anyone else played any of the other slitherine games? I really enjoy tactical games such as Qvadriga but there seems to not be a lot of press around these games.
Love how deep the game is as well as being able to force people into crashing over wrecked chariots lol
Anyone else played any of the other slitherine games? I really enjoy tactical games such as Qvadriga but there seems to not be a lot of press around these games.
PittaGAF
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Sadly...next week only on Steam.
iOS update will arrive later.
The new trailer is gorgeous anyway.
http://youtu.be/1qHHa7VF5gI
iOS update will arrive later.
The new trailer is gorgeous anyway.
http://youtu.be/1qHHa7VF5gI
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Cathalifaud new roguelike Arcane Tower is releasing next month, currently in review
PittaGAF
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I get a nice Nightmare Cooperative vibe, must be the graphics.
NC is still one of my fav roguelike.
More_Badass
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Updated list of the 25 best iOS games according to IGN:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/the-top-25-iphone-and-ipad-games
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/the-top-25-iphone-and-ipad-games
More_Badass
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Ironically this page crashed safari 5 times in a row. Damn you 8.2
Double dipped anyway, figured I'd at the very least enjoy another runthrough and some comfy couch gaming from it. Thanks.
That site is atrocious... killing my browser, anyways list:.
25: Vainglory
24: Super Hexagon
23: Super Stickman Golf 2
22: The Room 2
21: Papers, Please
20: Ridiculous Fishing
19: Ghost Trick
18: Year Walk
17: The Banner Saga
16: Plants vs. Zombies
15: The Walking Dead: Season One
14: Kingdom Rush: Frontiers
13: Wheres my Water?
12: Cut the Rope
11: 80 Day's
10: Threes!
9: Rayman Jungle Run
8: Tiny Wings
7: Hitman Go
6: Monument Valley
5: Infinity Blade II
4: Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery
3: FTL
2: Device 6
1: Hearthstone
24: Super Hexagon
23: Super Stickman Golf 2
22: The Room 2
21: Papers, Please
20: Ridiculous Fishing
19: Ghost Trick
18: Year Walk
17: The Banner Saga
16: Plants vs. Zombies
15: The Walking Dead: Season One
14: Kingdom Rush: Frontiers
13: Wheres my Water?
12: Cut the Rope
11: 80 Day's
10: Threes!
9: Rayman Jungle Run
8: Tiny Wings
7: Hitman Go
6: Monument Valley
5: Infinity Blade II
4: Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery
3: FTL
2: Device 6
1: Hearthstone
Hmmm... Elevent of them, and three I haven't played at all. I must be doing this wrong.
Loving Silly Sausage. Probably the only thing I'll get this week. A little annoyed that paying to remove ads doesn't remove the video ad option at checkpoints but I guess there has to be some other option if you don't have enough gems. Problem is that I've found that even if you get every gem, there will be points where the cost of the checkpoint exceeds what you have. I suppose I probably should be trying to get further without using a checkpoint.
Still, really nice twist on the snake genre.
Still, really nice twist on the snake genre.
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