chickdigger802
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Intro
It's December! It's the final few weeks of submission before the App Store closes for the year. Expect a ton of cool stuff coming out in the next few weeks, and be prepared for huge sales across the board for all games and apps during Christmas and New Years, which will surely be talked about in this thread!
-chickdigger802
What's happening?
So what's going on? Every month a member of the iOS GAF community will start a new thread for the chronicling of new releases, rumours, discussion and petty personal attacks that have come to define the fast moving world of iOS gaming. What's really new here is that the OP will also contain a list of all the best new releases for that month as they come out. This way we get to keep tabs on the best games and you (yes you), the mythical unicorn known as the iOS Novice will have an excellent resource to look back on to find games you may have missed. As months go on, Community members can also use their turn on the OP to pimp their favourite games and genres. I know we're all looking forward to the eventual Kairosoft special!
December's Games!
Into the Dead Free, Universal (IAP and ads)
Gaffer made game that combines 2 overplayed genres (endless runners and zombies), yet it works really well. Props to the devs to getting the atmosphere and the feel near perfect.
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City $4.99
10 year anniversary for arguably the best GTA game. A great port with upgraded visuals and a revamped targeting system (tap dude to lock on).
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Modern Combat 4 $6.99
If you hate ios shooter controls, you will hate this as well. Otherwise, another decent single player story with a hilariously VAed bad guy and a solid full packaged mp with huge loadout and setup possibilities (biggest flaw is the rate of money to buy all this stuff though). If you liked the last one, this one is worth checking out. (As of the initial release, ipad 3 has native res but missing some effects, while ipad 4 is not native res, but has all effects, old devices have performance issues as is common with gameloft stuff).
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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition $9.99, iPad only
The stuff of legend now available for the iPad! Play the original game and be ready to import your character to the epic RPG, Baldur's Gate 2, re-releasing next year for the iPad. Dangerous wilderness to explore and evil 'round every corner. Don't forget to save often and gather your party before venturing forth! -Minsc
Seems like a decent port with it's share of bugs (as with the original version), but the team seems dedicated to keep patching it. Get it here or on pc or w/e. it's Baldur's Gate yo!
The Grading Game $0.99
A surprise release that is pretty freaking awesome. Fix grammar errors and typos has never been so fun! Who'd thought?
Cook, Serve, Delicious! $2.99 (Sale price) iPad only. PC/MAC also available
Probably my favorite game of the 'restaurant genre'. Fast, hectic with tons of upgradables and customization. The writing is quite witty as well. If you don't have an iPad, get it on PC (will run on the shittiest ones. I checked!)
Giantbomb QL (PC Version)
Battle of the Bulge $9.99 , iPad only
A wargaming boardgame has never been so fun!!!
Play the famous battle as Axis or Allied, against 4 different AI (2 for each side) or challenge your friends via GameCenter async multiplayer or Pass&Play.
If you are into wargaming, get this game.
If you are not, get this nonetheless to see how an iPad app should be made.
Pure slickness. -PittaGAF
Some recommended stuff from last month
ARC Squadron $0.99, Universal
It's an Unreal powered Star Fox like space shooter. Fun stuff, and only a dollar.
Angry Birds Star Wars $0.99/$2.99, no universal
Two played out franchises for the price of one! People who are buying it will buy it. Loaded to the gills with IAP, but all the levels can be unlocked if you have the skills.
Puzzle & Dragons FREE, Universal (English version is US exclusive for some reason)
Match 3 or more Orbs of the same color to attack your enemies. Unlike most puzzle games, you can move an Orb as far as you want. Match the mystical Orbs and watch your Monsters attack. Collect tons of unique Monsters and assemble the best possible team. Quite addictive and quite charming. Need an online connection though.
Check out November's OT for more recommends of last month!
Q - Should I buy this newly released EA game?
A - Nope, most are hot garbage and will be a dollar during the holiday sale.
Q - I just got an iPhone/iPad. What are the best games?
A - Best iOS Games Ever v1 / Best iOS Games Ever v2. You're welcome.
Q- For gaming, should I get the iPad mini, or iPad 4?
A- Both have their pro's and con's. Mini is cheaper, and arguably a better grip for gaming, but the screen isn't as great and the device is less powerful than the 4. Most games these days all run fine on it, but I'm not sure about in a year.
Q- I'm a new iOS user, what non gaming apps should I get ASAP?
A- This thread would be a great place to start. Asking here wouldn't hurt either!
How to Become an Official GAF iOS GameCenter Member
The List
updated: daily (mostly).
#RULES: How to get on the list / Update your profile / Add friends
- Send Fuu a PM if you want to be added or taken off the list, following this text formatting:
GAF Name = Game Center Name / iOS Device(s)
- When you add someone, add FROM GAF to the friend request and your NeoGAF name so to easily tell who's who.
- Also send Fuu a PM if you are already on the list but want to update your profile with more info like iOS platform(s) owned (it's cool to know who has an iPad for all the games with separate SKUs), or to just change your existing GC profile.
- We are on the list and, if you are too, it's ok to add us even if we're not best buddies; don't be shy: we enjoy having more GAFfers challenging us on the friends leaderboard.
- Don't just wait for others to add you first you should at least add some of the profiles posted above yours if you want to get the ball rolling... It's really up to you. Ideally the last member of the list will be the one to add the profiles above his, and so on and on with each new member. Or maybe just add whoever you like, that's also an option.
- Remember: your real name will be visible to your GC friends
Thanks to Fuu for handling the community list and to Tunesmith for the banners and graphics!
Have a jolly holidays!
