iPhone/iPod Touch Games Thread

**forgeforsaken** · 09-01-2011, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy Baker

Their wording for the free vs. $2 versions is terrible. The free one isn't available yet, and I'm not sure what I got for my $2 because they claim that both versions are identical. I do know that paying the $2 doesn't get you more than the standard starter deck of 20 identical yawn-worthy infantry cards.

To me though that is sort of like complaining that in PvZ you started with only peashooters.

**Tracy Baker** · 09-01-2011, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by forgeforsaken

To me though that is sort of like complaining that in PvZ you started with only peashooters.

Yeah, if you leave out the part that PvZ has better production values, better pacing, and is interesting to watch.

**forgeforsaken** · 09-01-2011, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Drastic

Getting Jetpack Joyride late last night and playing "just for a bit" before going to bed turned out to be a mistake, as measured by avoiding sleep debt. Great little twist on the "cave flyer" style with a really dangerous "just one more go" upgrade treadmill, random tasks to accomplish for more treadmilling, and slot machine effects on the reward centers.

It's decent though I'm not sure how long it will it take before wearing thin. I wish the unlocks were just a little bit cheaper, seems like you have to play a while before you can unlock anything cool. Should be a wider gamut of price ranges.

5,622M is my best.

**Drastic** · 09-01-2011, 01:55 PM

I thought that at first, too. Then I started getting stars from the random tasks, the occasional jackpot from the slot machine spins, etc. At that point you realize that coins get earned faster than it appears at first blush.

Still, I think I might spring for one bit of DLC for it, the one that doubles coin value collected. I'm definitely likely to pull 2 dollars worth of enjoyment from it, so I can live with myself.

**CaseyRobinson** · 09-01-2011, 06:30 PM

I am kinda confused by Samurai Bloodshow. Is the IAP just there to let people skip the slog? Or are there things that are only available through IAP? How grindy is it?

**Vesper** · 09-01-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by forgeforsaken

It's decent though I'm not sure how long it will it take before wearing thin. I wish the unlocks were just a little bit cheaper, seems like you have to play a while before you can unlock anything cool. Should be a wider gamut of price range

If you're willing to spend another $1, you can get a coin doubler. I'm really enjoying this game, just learned about it tonight.

**Bahimiron** · 09-03-2011, 06:17 PM

Bang! and Pocket RPG are both on sale for $.99.

I like Pocket RPG more on the iPhone than on the iPad.

I haven't really looked at Bang! yet. I had it on my appshopper wishlist but now that it's actually down in price I find myself wondering how the hell a game as focused on bluffing as Bang! could possibly play well on iOS.

**Aristophan** · 09-03-2011, 08:49 PM

I picked up Bang a while ago just so I could learn the rules and decide if I wanted to buy it. It played pretty good, but I'm sure it's more interesting in person.

**OrfBC** · 09-03-2011, 09:47 PM

Frantic Frigates. Free. Fun.

**Theodore Rex DX** · 09-03-2011, 09:54 PM

http://youtu.be/TGfJfdjFjdg

Nobody played Gesundheit?

I don't have an iDevice but the demo for PC was fantastic. Hope they port it to a good platform where people don't complain if a game costs more than 99 cents.

**forgeforsaken** · 09-06-2011, 12:43 PM

Sprinkle is kind of a neat fluid based puzzler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2dyq...eature=related

**Chris Nahr** · 09-07-2011, 02:30 AM

The venerable Harbor Master is free for a day, on both iPhone and iPad.

**Sebmojo** · 09-07-2011, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by Theodore Rex DX

http://youtu.be/TGfJfdjFjdg

Nobody played Gesundheit?

I don't have an iDevice but the demo for PC was fantastic. Hope they port it to a good platform where people don't complain if a game costs more than 99 cents.

God, that really is weapons grade cute, isn't it?

**Wholly Schmidt** · 09-08-2011, 04:45 PM

Harmonix's VidRhythm is out today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgVkMHPAEnc

**Wholly Schmidt** · 09-08-2011, 04:54 PM

My slightly less stupid VidRhythm video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABGv8tV4CJ8

**Dave Perkins** · 09-08-2011, 05:00 PM

That was quite good. And your facial hair is impeccable!

**Wholly Schmidt** · 09-08-2011, 05:13 PM

And more!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddeE0Fg_bU0

**Chuck Jordan** · 09-08-2011, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Wholly Schmidt

My slightly less stupid VidRhythm video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABGv8tV4CJ8

I've spent the last couple of hours looking at people's VidRhythm videos, and that was one of the best. (I also like this guy's).

This has instantly become my favorite iOS app. I already can't wait for the inevitable in-app purchase tracks. The idea of a low-cost Kutiman simulator is brilliant.

Edit: Oh, duh. "This guy" is the creative director at Harmonix. No wonder he got so many up so quickly. Kind of takes the homegrown feel out of it, but still a neat app.

**Theodore Rex DX** · 09-08-2011, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Sebmojo

God, that really is weapons grade cute, isn't it?

I like how you pull his little piggy shadow back to add power/angle to his snot shots.

**Wholly Schmidt** · 09-08-2011, 07:54 PM

I'm a little proud of my latest VidRhythm: Movie Time!

**Marcus** · 09-08-2011, 08:32 PM

Lol vidrythm is so fucking retarded!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1HA1OL4Y3Q

**Lamalo** · 09-08-2011, 11:37 PM

I've got an email letting me know Grand Prix Story by Kairosoft is out and about. Should check that out.

**Jamie Madigan** · 09-09-2011, 05:06 AM

Oh my god, I'm going to have to try VidRhythm, aren't I?

**Marcus** · 09-09-2011, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Jamie Madigan

Oh my god, I'm going to have to try VidRhythm, aren't I?

Yes you are. It's well worth the 1.99 just for the stupid factor alone.

**Jag** · 09-09-2011, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Marcus

Lol vidrythm is so fucking retarded!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1HA1OL4Y3Q

My kids are going to go nuts with this.

**ImaTarget** · 09-09-2011, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by rei

Holy shit! A Game Dev Story-style game about starship-captaining: http://toucharcade.com/2011/08/02/ne...mmand-surface/

This is a Kickstarter now. If you are unsure if you want to support it I will Quote from their blurb:

Taking influences from X-Com, Game Dev Story and The Sims, Star Command is a game where you are the creator, captain and crew.

It even has a Red-Shirt supporter level... COME ON! :D The video looks like so much fun.

Looking forward to its release, they plan Beta already for October.

**RichVR** · 09-09-2011, 01:55 PM

Looking like a $25 shot for me.

Edit: And done.

**Tracy Baker** · 09-09-2011, 01:57 PM

Kinda surprised they don't have a rewards tier that includes the game itself.

**PeterGinsberg** · 09-09-2011, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy Baker

Kinda surprised they don't have a rewards tier that includes the game itself.

Impossible to do with iOS given the throttled supply of promotional codes, I guess they could send you a check.

**Dreamshadow** · 09-09-2011, 02:21 PM

Man, wish I had 1k just to be a character in the game. :)

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