Um, how are they unsuitable? I have completed and absolutely loved Final Fantasy III and it has a suspend autosave anywhere. You can shut it down at a moment's notice and not lose anything when you start it up again. My first Final Fantasy and a great game, IMHO. FF1, which I picked up after this, I didn't like, personally. I second The Bard's Tale - it is a pretty streamlined action RPG, but if the humor works for you, it is very entertaining. Excellent voice-acting, too, and of course, being a port, it is fully-featured, with lots of content. I'd also recommend The Shining Force by Sega, with a cave-out that it is a Genesis port and that I have no clue how it looks on an iPad. But the gameplay is great and made me a fan of SRPG genre. With the same cave-out that I don't know how they look on an iPad, The Quest and it's myriad expansions and Undercroft are homages to old first-person WRPGs. The first has a Lite, IIRC and the second is free now, check them out. Yea. Also "Ghost Trick". A very unique game, with great presentation and an interesting take on puzzle design. Excellent port. You can play the first 2 chapters (from 20, I think) for free, but keep in mind that the first chapter is pure tutorial. There is also, arguably, "Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney", which is a bare-bones port of a great DS game, but Capcom has been promising a HD port of it for a long time, so I don't know if it is worth it picking it up. There is also "Beneath a Steel Sky" from the same studio that made the Broken Sword games. A very good game that, IIRC, wasn't optimized for iPad, but may still look well enough. I think that there may be a Lite, so you can check. Re: Telltale games, apart from the Monkey Island ports, personally, I really enjoyed the "Hector" trilogy, published, but not made by them. It has rather crude, but IMHO very funny humor and I like the puzzle design. I also really liked the story and presentation of the 2 "Puzzle Agent" games. They are more Layton-likes than pure adventure games and the puzzles themselves are mediocre, IMHO, but for me they were still very worth it. Further, I liked the first episode of "Back to the Future", though it did stutter a bit on iPad 2 and I have played and enjoyed a couple of episodes of "Sam and Max" on PC.
Lunar silver star saga ( old school RPG with amazing in game videos) Knights of Pen and Paper ( pixel indie RPG ) Another world ( excellent old school adventure remake ) Metal slug 1,2,3 , Dragons Lair, Road blaster (if you are into arcades )
Do yourself a favor and buy it if you are into SNES/ PSX rpgs. Or read couple of last pages ( after updates ) from this thread : http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=154954&highlight=Lunar+silver
They are very different, so there's deffinitely an apples/oranges thing when comparing them. O&C is the closest thing there is to WoW for iOs, so if that's what you're looking for then definitely give it a look. Some of the things that really turned me away from the game are that all the different platforms (iOS, android, PC) are on their own servers, so you won't be able to play on an iPad while your friend plays on his android device or PC. There are chunks of each of the questing zones that are PvP areas, whether you want to PvP or not. It took a VERY long time for Gameloft to address the complaints of the forced PvP areas (like more than a year). When they finally did, thier answer was to put in IAP badges that prevented you from having to PvP, but the badges only last for something like an hour or a few hours (I can't remember exactly) so you have to keep spending real money just to opt out of PvP. The best gear in the game is bought with cash, so it's a pay-to-win kind of environment. Crafting was a huge letdown, due to key materials only being dropped from rare spawns or bought with real cash. O&C is a heart-break to me, because it had so much potential, yet its flaws were simply too much. Arcane Legends is a different kind of game. It's an isometric (top-down view) action rpg, so the overall gameplay is much different that O&C. It's more cartoony and sillly than O&C, but I think the theme works. It's cross platform, so iOS, android, and PC players can all play together. It's a world broken up into instances, rather than a huge persistent world. Their is so much IAP in the game that you could go mad just thinking about it, BUT you are not forced to spend a dime. The best gear in the game comes from drops, so it's not a pay-to-win system. PvE and PvP are properly separated. It has it's flaws, too, like taunt mechanics not balanced properly for warriors, which adversely affects PvE. PvP is still in its beta phase, so it's not balanced completly yet, either. The updates have been pretty frequent, though, with the level cap being increased by five levels, along with new areas and content, every three months. The devs plans are to hammer out the first 35 levels of the game like this (we are up to 20), before slowing down to spend time on fine tuning (ie: balance and polish). So essentially the game we have now is still "being made", so to speak. Now obviously this isn't an even review of the two games, as my bias is clearly showing. But my intent was to show why I prefer one over the other. If the things I mentioned I didn't like about O&C don't sound like a problem to you, then I would say go for that one, because (ignoring its fatal flaws) it really is the best MMORPG on the market, from a technical standpoint. I just don't think it's any fun. AL is a much more simple game, yet I find it much more enjoyable. Your mileage may vary.
Disappointed to see nobody championing Great Big War Game. It's scooped a couple of decent awards, got rave reviews and, for this week only, costs bupkis. lol, I wonder what I have to do next to get people looking. Great Big War Game Rubicon ▶ GAME OF THE YEAR, WINNER !! (Mobile category, Game Dynamo 2012) ▶ STRATEGY GAME OF THE YEAR, WINNER !! (Mobile catego… TouchArcade Rating: $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details▶ GAME OF THE YEAR, WINNER !! (Mobile category, Game Dynamo 2012) ▶ STRATEGY GAME OF THE YEAR, WINNER !! (Mobile category, IGN 2012) ▶ BAFTA NOMINATED Taking military "advice" from the ridiculous generalissimo, can you battle your way through this truly massive, content-packed military campaign? Plan your missions, deploy your "forces", try not to fall off the sofa laughing! ▶ "Everything about this game is awesome" - Pad Gadget ▶ "This is an impressive package for strategy fans" - 148 Apps ▶ "Replay value is outstanding" - App Smile You've plenty of units to play with, covering land, sea and airborne combat. Be warned though, these funny cartoon troops are not exactly "the right stuff". Playing as "Jenkins", the hard done to lieutenant, you will need to complete the Generalissimo's wide variety of mission orders - collect resources, assassinate enemy generals, invade territory, evacuate your forces, do a bit of enemy base ownage, etc. ▶ "It’s simply an amazing turn-based strategy game" - Touch Arcade ▶ "It's the real deal" - Slide To Play ▶ "This is a wonderful game, accessible yet challenging" - Gamezebo 40+ hours of campaign mode not enough? There is also unlimited skirmish play vs the AI for quick fixes, on a wide variety of custom maps. And there's still more - Multiplayer. You can Pass & Play on a single device, or join our thriving online community, playing head to head at a pace that suits you. Online play is cross-platform, so you can play and/or transfer your account to other supported platforms. ▶ "This game plays beautifully and looks fantastic" - App Advice ▶ "Not downloading it is damn near criminal" - MoDojo ▶ "Just buy it, plain and simple" - IGN Main Features: ▶ 50 Mission single player campaign ▶ Online asynchronous multiplayer ▶ Pass n Play & Skirmish vs AI ▶ GameCenter achievements ▶ Stunning visuals (full retina 3D) ▶ Simple, intuitive control method ▶ Tons of humor ▶ No birds were harmed (or made angry) during development! Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GreatBigWarGame "Bag 'em & Tag 'em" Information Seller:Rubicon Genre:Role Playing, Strategy Release:Jul 18, 2012 Updated:Jan 27, 2013 Version:1.4.1 Size:123.1 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (16) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal bigred447uk Well-Known Member Apr 16, 2009 1,241 3 38 #27 bigred447uk, Feb 9, 2013 +1 ..... I played for 2 years nonstop. Now I dip in and out so my girlfriend doesn't dump me ! It's an awesome game. Totally great framerate and the game is far superior to GL's normal offerings. Try and remember to keep a balance with RL though if you dip into that game. I'd hate to reccomend a game that has a detrimental affect on your relationship. ... No really it's that good. Also the npc chatter and quest text is worth the read. It's really well done and adds atmosphere to a great RPG. angryassdrummer Well-Known Member Feb 8, 2013 54 0 0 Brisbane, Qld, Australia #28 angryassdrummer, Feb 9, 2013 Great Big War Game i have and love! although im not the greatest at it, im stuck on mission 4 lol i loved Advance Wars on ds so jumped at GBWG when i heard it was a similar type game Wizard Mike, ive NEVER played an MMO, so really i dont know what to expect. Would you say Arcane Legends or O&C is better for a "noob"? I know games on ios that force you to buy in app purchases turn me off..something about it just rubs me the wrong way. Id rather pay more up front and not have it in the game. i dont mind if its offered but you dont need to spend $ in the game to get anywhere bigrand1 Well-Known Member Apr 23, 2010 4,968 6 38 Geriatric Party Animal California, USA #29 bigrand1, Feb 10, 2013 Right-on, dude! I'm an old guy too, actually 52, though very immature if you ask me----ok my wife will be the first one to tell you THAT, LOL, with a lethal case of game addiction. Now, you can join the rest of us, some of us who are just as addicted to looking for and downloading the games as actually playing them! Enjoy!! Then you'll be coming here talking about it all the time! You get addicted to that, too! It's all good, bud! angryassdrummer Well-Known Member Feb 8, 2013 54 0 0 Brisbane, Qld, Australia #30 angryassdrummer, Feb 10, 2013 It's a catch 22 I love the fact games are so cheap or even free for ios However that means more crap too Also the more I download the less I play each game itself Bigrand, I think I do have as much fun researching, reading reviews, getting people's opinions on here & downloading the apps as much as playing them lol Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #31 Exact-Psience, Feb 10, 2013 The exact reason why i have become a forum regular. Discussing new games, strategies, posting thoughts and whatever else is fun all the same. Somehow, TA is almost my facebook, without the snowballing-sharing-bull. Connector Well-Known Member May 6, 2012 15,512 1 0 In the Chatroom http://thechatroom.freeforums.net/ #32 Connector, Feb 10, 2013 Plus he's the Endless Runner Guru without EP, we would not know how to run! Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #33 Greyskull, Feb 10, 2013 Yeah, but I had to school him on jumping in Blood Roofs And we're all here because we have a kinda quirky niche hobby. Well, Connector, EP and myself. We probably all have to many apps to ever test in a lifetime. Alister Well-Known Member Jul 1, 2012 1,268 0 0 Philippines #34 Alister, Feb 10, 2013 Well here are my five recommendations since you're an IPad user(just like myself): 1.March on Oz(lane defense just like Pvz though I warn you its much harder bec. of its depth in gameplay) 2.Mushroom Wars(An RTS from PSN) 3.Wimp:who stole my pants?? HD(puzzle/platformer but leans more on solving puzzles) 4.Squids/Squids:wild west(TBS and physics game mash up) 5.Evertales (A side-scrolling adventure game that's quite similar to trine).. Well check those titles out and let me know what you think.. Quazonk Well-Known Member Mar 30, 2011 1,102 4 38 #35 Quazonk, Feb 10, 2013 I highly recommend The World Ends With You, Plants vs. Zombies, and for the sake of god himself, MAGE GAUNTLET!!! Easily my favourite game out of the few thousand I've downloaded. MidianGTX Well-Known Member Jun 16, 2009 3,738 10 38 #36 MidianGTX, Feb 10, 2013 The less you play, or the less you enjoy? I thought the whole idea of switching was to play shorter games and have more time to get on with your life? If you're enjoying these short, cheap games, that should be a good thing. If you just want the longest and most engaging iOS games then the time spent on them isn't too different to playing a console. angryassdrummer Well-Known Member Feb 8, 2013 54 0 0 Brisbane, Qld, Australia #37 angryassdrummer, Feb 11, 2013 its not so much the length of time ( well, over a longer period ill get interupted more) i meant, with consoles, i dont get long with the tv to myself. with the ipad i can play that while the family watches tv/blu rays etc or in bed, in the car etc the ipad means i get more time overall to play it compared to the 360 where i would have to wait till i have the house to myself really. i put the headphones on and no one knows the difference to what i am doing . on the tv if the kids heard a game they would be in quick smart and there goes my relaxation. hard to play with kids yelling in your ear. its great for plants vs zombies or Riptide GP ( i connect it to the tv via apple tv and they love to watch) but RPGs or strategy etc... its just easier and way more fun to play on my own. the ipad allows that, which is a very cool thing. in fact its been a couple years since ive played games due to this restraint, but i got an ipad 4 for xmas and getting my love for games back angryassdrummer Well-Known Member Feb 8, 2013 54 0 0 Brisbane, Qld, Australia #38 angryassdrummer, Feb 11, 2013 twewy ive heard is awesome but im waiting till its on sale, $20 aud is too much for me atm Mage Gauntlet ive only heard a small amount about, mainly on here, but seems to get very positive feedback Ajstadel Well-Known Member Apr 14, 2011 178 0 0 #39 Ajstadel, Feb 11, 2013 Twewy is worth every penny of its cost. It's a 15 hour story plus loads more (30+ hours) of post game content. Soundtrack is phenomenal as well. angryassdrummer Well-Known Member Feb 8, 2013 54 0 0 Brisbane, Qld, Australia #40 angryassdrummer, Feb 11, 2013 im not denying its worth the money, far from it. still 1/3 approx what i would of paid for it on ds here in aus but at that price it will have to wait a few weeks im not 100% what the game is even like, will have to watch some youtube vids on it (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 2 of 4 < Prev 1 2 3 4 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
+1 ..... I played for 2 years nonstop. Now I dip in and out so my girlfriend doesn't dump me ! It's an awesome game. Totally great framerate and the game is far superior to GL's normal offerings. Try and remember to keep a balance with RL though if you dip into that game. I'd hate to reccomend a game that has a detrimental affect on your relationship. ... No really it's that good. Also the npc chatter and quest text is worth the read. It's really well done and adds atmosphere to a great RPG.
Great Big War Game i have and love! although im not the greatest at it, im stuck on mission 4 lol i loved Advance Wars on ds so jumped at GBWG when i heard it was a similar type game Wizard Mike, ive NEVER played an MMO, so really i dont know what to expect. Would you say Arcane Legends or O&C is better for a "noob"? I know games on ios that force you to buy in app purchases turn me off..something about it just rubs me the wrong way. Id rather pay more up front and not have it in the game. i dont mind if its offered but you dont need to spend $ in the game to get anywhere
Right-on, dude! I'm an old guy too, actually 52, though very immature if you ask me----ok my wife will be the first one to tell you THAT, LOL, with a lethal case of game addiction. Now, you can join the rest of us, some of us who are just as addicted to looking for and downloading the games as actually playing them! Enjoy!! Then you'll be coming here talking about it all the time! You get addicted to that, too! It's all good, bud!
It's a catch 22 I love the fact games are so cheap or even free for ios However that means more crap too Also the more I download the less I play each game itself Bigrand, I think I do have as much fun researching, reading reviews, getting people's opinions on here & downloading the apps as much as playing them lol
The exact reason why i have become a forum regular. Discussing new games, strategies, posting thoughts and whatever else is fun all the same. Somehow, TA is almost my facebook, without the snowballing-sharing-bull.
Yeah, but I had to school him on jumping in Blood Roofs And we're all here because we have a kinda quirky niche hobby. Well, Connector, EP and myself. We probably all have to many apps to ever test in a lifetime.
Well here are my five recommendations since you're an IPad user(just like myself): 1.March on Oz(lane defense just like Pvz though I warn you its much harder bec. of its depth in gameplay) 2.Mushroom Wars(An RTS from PSN) 3.Wimp:who stole my pants?? HD(puzzle/platformer but leans more on solving puzzles) 4.Squids/Squids:wild west(TBS and physics game mash up) 5.Evertales (A side-scrolling adventure game that's quite similar to trine).. Well check those titles out and let me know what you think..
I highly recommend The World Ends With You, Plants vs. Zombies, and for the sake of god himself, MAGE GAUNTLET!!! Easily my favourite game out of the few thousand I've downloaded.
The less you play, or the less you enjoy? I thought the whole idea of switching was to play shorter games and have more time to get on with your life? If you're enjoying these short, cheap games, that should be a good thing. If you just want the longest and most engaging iOS games then the time spent on them isn't too different to playing a console.
its not so much the length of time ( well, over a longer period ill get interupted more) i meant, with consoles, i dont get long with the tv to myself. with the ipad i can play that while the family watches tv/blu rays etc or in bed, in the car etc the ipad means i get more time overall to play it compared to the 360 where i would have to wait till i have the house to myself really. i put the headphones on and no one knows the difference to what i am doing . on the tv if the kids heard a game they would be in quick smart and there goes my relaxation. hard to play with kids yelling in your ear. its great for plants vs zombies or Riptide GP ( i connect it to the tv via apple tv and they love to watch) but RPGs or strategy etc... its just easier and way more fun to play on my own. the ipad allows that, which is a very cool thing. in fact its been a couple years since ive played games due to this restraint, but i got an ipad 4 for xmas and getting my love for games back
twewy ive heard is awesome but im waiting till its on sale, $20 aud is too much for me atm Mage Gauntlet ive only heard a small amount about, mainly on here, but seems to get very positive feedback
Twewy is worth every penny of its cost. It's a 15 hour story plus loads more (30+ hours) of post game content. Soundtrack is phenomenal as well.
im not denying its worth the money, far from it. still 1/3 approx what i would of paid for it on ds here in aus but at that price it will have to wait a few weeks im not 100% what the game is even like, will have to watch some youtube vids on it