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iOS Gaming February 2014: It's Groundhog Day and we have Season Passes for Everyone!
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yay piracy!!
I thought the terminology was "Backing up my games in case they spontaneously combust"
yay piracy!!
I dunno, I think it's pretty awesome, too. I've still got a few GBA games packed up somewhere, too, of course.
I dunno, I think it's pretty awesome, too. I've still got a few GBA games packed up somewhere, too, of course.
We all do!
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
It is funny how everyone seems to have every GB game they want to emulate isn't it?
PittaGAF
Member
Not really unexpected since it's from the same devs of Puzzlecraft, but I've played Another case solved for a straight hour and I must say it's pretty awesome.
The 'solving case' part after the 'matching' part is pretty great so far.
No clue about the freemium part, but so far seems negligible.
The 'solving case' part after the 'matching' part is pretty great so far.
No clue about the freemium part, but so far seems negligible.
Fair enough!
In that case I want to talk about The King of Chicago:
https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/id809931213?mt=8&affId=1720307
Who remembers this awesome Amiga game from back in the day?
It’s now available on iPhone in all it’s former glory.
In that case I want to talk about The King of Chicago:
https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/id809931213?mt=8&affId=1720307
Who remembers this awesome Amiga game from back in the day?
It’s now available on iPhone in all it’s former glory.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
One that you paid for ba dum TISH
I would tread lightly, junior. See the post above yours.
basic_text
Member
Hnnnnngghhhh.... I've been waiting for this for ages! I just hope to god it's better than the other Cinemaware ports I.e. obviously an Amiga emulator with no improvements such as loading times or control methods (having to drag a cursor can be a real pain).
Here's hoping that It Came From the Desert is next!
*edit* Damn, the title gives it away 'The King of Chicago - Emulated Amiga Edition'
chickdigger802
Banned
kinda crazy that this gba game i coded for some cs class 5 years ago can run on my iphone lol.
i remember being quite proud with the magic fu i did to get the GTA4 main theme in there with audio magic fu.
Any hotness from yesterday?
Anyone else run into the problem of buying 'heafty games' but never play them? I have every FF game yet i've only beaten one of them on ios.
been mostly playing cook serve delicious, 3's, these days.
i remember being quite proud with the magic fu i did to get the GTA4 main theme in there with audio magic fu.
Any hotness from yesterday?
Anyone else run into the problem of buying 'heafty games' but never play them? I have every FF game yet i've only beaten one of them on ios.
been mostly playing cook serve delicious, 3's, these days.
I made no mention of what the aforementioned post said I cannot mention and have no intention of doing so.
Maybe I should ask this question elsewhere on the forum to avoid confusion
Stephen_drewz
Member
Finally caved and went and bought an iPad Air tonight. Whilst I would be perfectly happy not to give this company the light of day my GF is nagging me to get her Pet Rescue Saga save off my iPad 4 which I will be giving to family. Anyone know how I can achieve this?
Thanks
Thanks
Stallion Free
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StarCreator
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Assuming you want to just carry over everything from your old iPad, you could just restore your old iPad's iCloud backup - which makes your new iPad essentially an exact duplicate of your old one. Otherwise you need to use something like iFunBox Classic to move the Documents directory for the app over manually (assuming the app in question does not have its own cloud save ability).
I haven't touched this game since it came out. They changed it quite a bit, and it's really fun to play with a controller.
Stephen_drewz
Member
Thanks, prob should have checked OP before posting.
Thanks, I have been too lazy to set up cloud back up etc. Maybe I should.
The Lamonster
Member
I heard "Out There" is coming out soon - is there a solid release date yet?
Really looking forward to this one, it reminds me of Mass Effect galaxy exploration.
Really looking forward to this one, it reminds me of Mass Effect galaxy exploration.
PittaGAF
Member
Next week, it's official (27 February)
I would call it a sci fi exploration rogue like...it certainly showed a ton of potential (I played the beta, which ends about at 20 percent of content...just when the story started to pick up).
Personally I can't wait and I hope it develops well in the remaining 80 percent or so I didn't saw.
In my twitter feed I have people who are playing the final version with an auto tweet when they complete the game (or die, not sure) and I've already noticed a ton of cool things (like new technologies and awesome weird starships).
The Lamonster
Member
HYPE!
thanks
thanks
mediapulp_wes
Member
I can vouch for Tengami being great. Had an interview with one of the creators last week and knocked up a little Let's Play for it that went live today. Definitely invest in it!
Autumn Dynasty is free. It's under a different AppStore link, as they severed their relationship with the old publisher (BulkyPix.) So be sure to download it even if you already bought it before.
The next game in the series comes out next week.
The next game in the series comes out next week.
PittaGAF
Member
I just bought it and tried for 5 minutes.
It was so awesome I turned it off wanting the full experience (ie playing this one tonight with headphones).
First impression was great...I got a nice Sword&Sworcery vibe.
I've read it's short but I do not mind (some of the best recent experiences I had in gaming were all short...Device 6, The Room 2, Year Walk...).
Can't wait to play more.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Well, I guess that is part of it seeing as we have thrown our weight behind a F2P strategy.
However, we were prepared to release Shatter as a premium title (and iPad only in the first instance). Indeed, it was either premium or nothing as the current structure and content don't suit F2P at all.
The issue really comes down to the required investment vs the expected return, opportunity cost and risk. And the latter is a key problem with a premium title.
If a F2P game fails out of the gate, we usually have the active userbase to be able to turn it around over time to at least recoup our investment. If a premium game fails, there is very little you can do to fix that.
We've honestly tried to work it from many different angles including looking at working with external parties, but just can't structure it in such a way that works.
Stallion Free
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I think I'm around half way through Machinarium and I'm really enjoying the art on this replay, but damn do I still hate this puzzle design. I'm kinda surprised they haven't ported the Samorost games and Botaniclua as those would all work really well on the iPad too.
StarCreator
Member
As cliche as this sounds... Kickstarter it if you're risk-averse to that level?
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
what's moba
Dota-like? League of Legends-like?
A tower defense mixed with an rpg (to keep it short
)Dota-like? League of Legends-like?
A tower defense mixed with an rpg (to keep it short
I think the preferred term is Lords Management Sim, no?
I think the preferred term is Lords Management Sim, no?
Or "A simulation where you must avoid being trashed by one of the worst community ever assembled in a game?" (Not applicable to Bug Heroes 2 but the others, aforementioned games
)Donald Bubbins
Member
I think the preferred term is Lords Management Sim, no?
This is correct
In my opinion, it is very challenging to fund something on Kickstarter for mobile and tablet.
I do consider it a very viable route to help fund/part-fund PC/console content though.
I know this won't change anything but I would buy Shatter on iPad in a heartbeat. And I'm saying that as a proud owner of the ps3 and pc version (and I bought the Vinyl
)Looks like updated firmware for the steel series stratus controller is available for download (it supposedly fixes the d-pad + button press issue):
http://steelseries.com/us/support/downloads Just click on the stratus controller and a pop up will show the links.
Installing it now, it is nice to see updates available for mfi controllers, good move on Apple's part.
http://steelseries.com/us/support/downloads Just click on the stratus controller and a pop up will show the links.
Installing it now, it is nice to see updates available for mfi controllers, good move on Apple's part.
I know this won't change anything but I would buy Shatter on iPad in a heartbeat. And I'm saying that as a proud owner of the ps3 and pc version (and I bought the Vinyl
Thank you for your support.
We definitely know we could shift some copies. Just wish we had the confidence it would shift enough.
It's beautiful and has really nice music. The gameplay is pretty much just walking around and solving a variety of puzzles. Some are pretty easy, while others are quite clever.
TunaMarshmallow
Member
Does anyone have any suggestions for simulation/management games on iOS that are not just time management games in disguise? I like some time management games just fine, but I'm currently in the mood for something simmy. I'd play SimCity, but unfortunately the iOS version sucks a decent amount shit.
It doesn't have to be city simulation/management. But I'd rather it not be sports simulation/management. I've already played the beer one (Fiz?), by the way. It's OK, but a bit thin.
No Kairosoft games!
Thoughts?
It doesn't have to be city simulation/management. But I'd rather it not be sports simulation/management. I've already played the beer one (Fiz?), by the way. It's OK, but a bit thin.
No Kairosoft games!
Thoughts?
More_Badass
Member
On TA, someone recommended Smooth OperatorsDoes anyone have any suggestions for simulation/management games on iOS that are not just time management games in disguise? I like some time management games just fine, but I'm currently in the mood for something simmy. I'd play SimCity, but unfortunately the iOS version sucks a decent amount shit.
It doesn't have to be city simulation/management. But I'd rather it not be sports simulation/management. I've already played the beer one (Fiz?), by the way. It's OK, but a bit thin.
No Kairosoft games!
Thoughts?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smooth-operators!/id653467990
More_Badass
Member
Cool new release, and a pleasant surprise at how fun it is:
Word Mage
iTunes
Played the tutorial and first few levels and I'm really enjoying this game. The presentation is excellent. Word game and combat/RPG elements mix together much better than I imagined.
The gameplay has an urgency that I was not expecting, due to a time/"health" bar that drops each turn. Getting damaged reduces the bar faster and it adds some nice intensity as you search for new words. It can get quite pretty intense as the timer gets lower, and you've used all your "easy" words and you're trying to find a new word to spell. You also have a nice selection of one-use spells you can equip that do everything from lightning attacks to stopping time and revealing words. There's a whole bunch of other mechanics that flesh out the game: harder difficulties for each level that have more and harder enemies, harder word boards, and faster time bar, leveling up, items to collect to create new powers, different powers to discover and equip
The dev will be adding more achievements and an endless practice mode in the first update is working on an arena mode with random enemies
I definitely recommend Word Mage. It's fun, polished, and offers a cool unique take on word games.
Edit: Haven't actually progressed past those first few levels, because I've been playing them on harder difficulties and it's quite a challenge even in these early levels. While you might only be fighting one enemy at a time on Normal, you'll be facing three or four on Epic difficulty, with the time going faster as well. You really need to assess the board fast, use your abilities at the best times, and weigh the choice of short but less damaging words over longer words that will take longer to find. It's truly a race against the clock, since the longer you take, the less time you'll have on the next wave of enemies.
I don't think I've played a word game that's as fast and involved as this one. You need to be quick and be planning ahead, with only seconds to do so.
Word Mage
iTunes
Word Mage is a fast-paced monster fighting RPG, where you destroy enemies by playing a word game. Fight for more than just a high score as you conquer a world, gain powers, and spell your heart out!
Played the tutorial and first few levels and I'm really enjoying this game. The presentation is excellent. Word game and combat/RPG elements mix together much better than I imagined.
The gameplay has an urgency that I was not expecting, due to a time/"health" bar that drops each turn. Getting damaged reduces the bar faster and it adds some nice intensity as you search for new words. It can get quite pretty intense as the timer gets lower, and you've used all your "easy" words and you're trying to find a new word to spell. You also have a nice selection of one-use spells you can equip that do everything from lightning attacks to stopping time and revealing words. There's a whole bunch of other mechanics that flesh out the game: harder difficulties for each level that have more and harder enemies, harder word boards, and faster time bar, leveling up, items to collect to create new powers, different powers to discover and equip
The dev will be adding more achievements and an endless practice mode in the first update is working on an arena mode with random enemies
I definitely recommend Word Mage. It's fun, polished, and offers a cool unique take on word games.
Edit: Haven't actually progressed past those first few levels, because I've been playing them on harder difficulties and it's quite a challenge even in these early levels. While you might only be fighting one enemy at a time on Normal, you'll be facing three or four on Epic difficulty, with the time going faster as well. You really need to assess the board fast, use your abilities at the best times, and weigh the choice of short but less damaging words over longer words that will take longer to find. It's truly a race against the clock, since the longer you take, the less time you'll have on the next wave of enemies.
I don't think I've played a word game that's as fast and involved as this one. You need to be quick and be planning ahead, with only seconds to do so.
Gave it a spin yesterday - after having completed the first few mission I'm getting the classic RTS-buzz
Saucycarpdog
Member
OK I know I'm probably going to sound incredibly stupid saying this but does anyone else think of Device 6 when they hear the new Bruno Mars song?
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