It was probably through a private pm undeadcow. If they let one person have an individual blog on here, then anyone could, so I can understand the concern.
Fine... then I will hijack your thread and be "that guy." Hero Siege - surprisingly fun areana dual stick shooter with amateurish pixel animations and a dizzing array of consumable IAP currency items (mostly cosmetic hats). The environments are varied and chock full of traps, or other barriers to avoid or lure enemies towards. Controls get wonky sometimes because movement is 360 degrees but shooting only in 4 cardinal directions. This is the game Bardbarian should have been. Get it - 3.5 out of 5 utters up. Edit- For Lovers Of: Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll. I've contaminated JCho's thread with my opinion so now concern averted?
Dawn of the Plow Price: $1.99 iTunes | Trailer Sometimes frustrating controls are just that...frustrating. But other times, it adds to the game and experience. Dawn of the Plow is the kind of game where imprecise controls are intentional and only add to the challenge and fun. You control a plow on a road grid of various sizes with the goal to keep the roads clear and allow civilian cars to get home That task is easier said than done. Dawn of the Plow is a fun challenging mix of twitchy action and fast-paced puzzling. Roads wrap around the board, and it's up to you to plan out the best route while collecting power ups and avoiding cars. For lovers of: retro pixel visuals, fun twitchy gameplay, if you live in the South and want to unleash vengeance on snow
I didn't pick it, not sure who changed it. If they see this I would much like the removal of the rant part. I want this to be friendly
I requested moderators change the thread title to "App Mini-Reviews and Rants" figuring it'd be good to preserve JCho's idea in a more open and democratic sense (in accordance with his posts here); what's wrong with a good rant now and again? Rant being used in the context of a comedic over-exaggerated passionate opinion or wordy pontification on gaming totally appropriate for the scope of this idea. I can't say no offense was intended, because I wouldn't want anyone to hold me to that but it was all in good fun.
You're an a**. (; Haha did you come up with the new name as well? "Extraordinaire" Actually I don't think that's proper grammar, as an extraordinaire is a person
I'm not sure where "Extraordinaire" came from; that's not my style. ...probably the ever sneaky CygnetSeven, just make sure not to anger him...
Toast Time Price: $2.99 iTunes | Trailer Toast Time takes the elements that made Super Crate Box such a great game the focused arena gameplay, the hordes of enemies to destroy and evade, the varied weaponry, the fast paced twitchiness and evolves them for the better. A generous chunk of content, touch controls that are simple to use but tough to master, levels that change and force you to adapt, awesome weapons, and just nice humor and great overall polish make Toast Time a fantastic addition to any IOS gamer's collection. And it's 100% premium For lovers of: Super Crate Box, games you can play with one hand, charming pixel visuals, twitchy action __________________ Only One Price: Free (but really it's $1.99 if you support great developers) iTunes | Trailer It's free but not really freemium. There is one currency and while there are some currency packs, buying the Ultimate Power pack IAP (doubler + ability to rebuild your character's skills) makes the progression feel perfect, so it's more like a free game with a $1.99 unlock As for the game itself, it's great. There are 70 waves, a boss every 10 waves, and while the first handful feel more like tutorial battles, the game soon ramps up and puts your skills to the test. The slower combat mixed with the hectic waves of enemies reminds me of Mage Gauntlet, in that positioning, smart use of your abilities, and timing strikes is key to success rather than fancy combos. The enemies are varied and each require different tactics, and every new power or buff you unlock adds some new strategy to your repertoire. The stylish pixel graphics, the humorous vibe, and the music add to the overall polish. For lovers of: Mage Gauntlet, hack-and-slash games, challenging gameplay, games that reward skill and smart strategy __________________ 137BC Price: $4.99 iTunes | Trailer It's long but I think I best summed my thoughts on 137BC with my post in the main thread I do hope more people decide to check this game out. The control issues are a negative, but they can be fixed and the game does a lot right. It has great depth and the developer is active here on TA. For lovers of: historical themed games, RTS's with depth, an interesting take on the genre, promise and potential
