Underplayed games & hidden gems

Discussion in 'General Game Discussion and Questions' started by Darth Ronfar, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. Fastbridge

    Fastbridge Well-Known Member

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    This tiger and chicken game really flew under the radar. It's ipad only but I hope it gets more attention
     
  2. Pham

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    #282 Pham, Jan 10, 2014
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    Two more free games, but to me, they're fun and/or addicting for now. Seem balanced so far regarding IAP.

    Mage & Minions (Canada only). Dungeon Crawler-ish, tons of loot, skills, upgrades, enemies and companions. Updated regularly as it seems to be in beta.

    Supperhero. Light clone of the infamous Battleheart, but with a unique turn-based take on the concept and a delightful story. Unfortunately, there's a stamina system implemented, but on a per-hero basis.
     
  3. Bronxsta

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    T-Def - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id720781977
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=211873
    A unique combination of the classic T-block game and the defense genre. No money, no selling. Just pure frantic action!
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    Gravity Badgers - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id671615894
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=215389
    Throw yourself into the planets' gravity, dodge asteroids and unyielding deadly bosses in over a hundred levels of vacuum-filled adventure and danger, all united under a stunning art style reminiscent of all your favourite 80's cartoons complete with a thumping mullet rock soundtrack!

    The game has highly addictive physics-based action with 140 challenging levels that will keep bringing you back for more. And if that wasnt enough it also has five big boss levels including the giant Space Worm, the deadly Doomsphere and five Gravity Badger characters to unlock.


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    Man Alive - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id657712179
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=215387
    Man Alive is a platform game with a twist. We are playing with the idea that death is not the end. There are no health packs because well..
    We promote death in Man Alive! Actually, you MUST to kill yourself to progress in our game.

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  5. NOEN

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    Space Disorder is actually pretty fun. Get it.
     
  6. PeteOzzy

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    Escape From Paradise

    Game Cooks
    While logic states that Heaven is THE place to be, Devi is desperately looking for a way out! On a boiling hot picnic d…
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    While logic states that Heaven is THE place to be, Devi is desperately looking for a way out! On a boiling hot picnic day - as Devi is bouncing around, he notices a glowing butterfly wing-flapping its way onto a mushroom nearby. Devious as he is, he leaps on the butterfly to eat it but gets a mouthful of mushroom instead. Poor Devi, little does he know, he has just bitten into a very poisonous mushroom and suddenly finds himself stuck in...heaven! Help Devi Escape From Paradise! Escape from Paradise is a new puzzle/adventure packed game with a twist, that challenges you to navigate bouncing Devi across all obstacles to get him on the right path to complete the level. The game is made up of 5 themed worlds each with 30 exciting and increasingly challenging levels with dozens of creative and fun paradise-inspired obstacles. To make things even more fun, you are able to customize Devi by choosing from a list of 10 available premium character skins that vary in funkiness - each of which provide you with a specific set of in-game extras. You also have the option of selecting from an endless list of fun accessories to make Devi look even cooler (Like that's even possible!). Key Features: - Mind blasting graphics - 5 Themed Worlds - 150 Outstanding levels - Dozens of fun obstacles - 10 fun premium character disguises - Great game physics - Original Game Sounds - Trippy sound effects
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    Seller:Game Cooks
    Genre:Action, Puzzle
    Release:Jan 16, 2014
    Updated:Jan 20, 2014
    Version:1.3
    Size:159.2 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating:Unrated
    Your Rating:unrated
    Compatibility:HD Universal


    I know it's only been posted for a day but there has been zero response and it's a really nice Super Splatform/Bean's Quest style platformer with a decent trial version. Definitely deserves more exposure than it's had.
     
  7. cloudpuff

    cloudpuff Well-Known Member

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    Do you have a link for the trial version, I can only find paid on App Store.
    Cheers big ears.
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  8. PeteOzzy

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  9. PBSNellie

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  10. Bronxsta

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    TCHOW Rainbow
    iTunes | Thread

     
  11. Bronxsta

    Bronxsta Well-Known Member

    #292 Bronxsta, Mar 1, 2014
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    Kudos to cloudpuff for pointing out Mr. Flap. Not only is that a surprisingly well-crafted Flappylike, I also discovered the awesome puzzle games ON/OFF and SEQ by the same developer

    Both have a great minimal style and tons of content, and are also quite challenging

    ON/OFF
    SEQ
     
  12. Lazer Kat

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    The App Store is a funny place. Each week there's hundreds of games released. Most are flappy clones. The ones that aren't, are mostly garbage, but there's diamonds in the ruff. Inevitably, each week, there's a few really good games that fly under the radar. This week there were a lot of great games, and several of them got no attention whatsoever.

    So, here are my top 10 that went under the radar this week, numbered in order of how good I think they are.

    Interesting enough, all of these games are FREE. not freemium. No intrusive ads. Free.

    1. GRAV.
    This is a 2D platformer with an interesting gravity twist and perfect controls. Free.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=3149986#post3149986
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grav./id735722087?mt=8

    2. Det Forst togt:
    Here we have a very short experience. It's production value and graphics are great. You're asked to complete four tasks in an attempt to become a "True Viking"
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/det-f-rste-togt/id821631536?mt=8
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220216

    3. Naughty Crocodile
    Another 2D platformer that is really good, where you add your own platforms and other objects into the environment to complete each level. Two modes. Free.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220543
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/naughty-crocodile/id824744302?mt=8

    4. Save Looma:
    This is an interesting puzzle game where each piece affects gravity in a different way, you place the pieces to get to the end. First 60 levels free. Full unlock $0.99.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220210
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/save-looma/id792546068?mt=8

    5. Marble jones labyrinth:
    This is a labyrinth style marble game with a great art style and perfect tilt controls. The personality, graphics, and level design push this ahead of the pack. Free.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220480
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marble-jones-labyrinth/id733735240?mt=8

    6. Pixel Skater:
    A simple side scrolling old school skater. I keep playing it. It's doing something right. Free.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=3150175#post3150175
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pixel-skater/id824653419?mt=8

    7. Such ninja:
    A tough as nails high scorer. The best one of the week. Free.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220522
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/such-ninja/id817026302?mt=8

    8. Super Sam Adventures:
    The latest in the popular Sam series. Free.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220310
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-sam-adventures/id791098087?mt=8

    9. Spike bouncer:
    Here's ANOTHER ball bouncey platform and spikes game. This ones good.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spike-bouncer/id823229179?mt=8
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220582

    10. Scallywags
    The social aspects of the game throw me off, but it's gameplay is really fun and addictive. Free.
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=220555
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scallywags/id767237800?mt=8
     
  13. cloudpuff

    cloudpuff Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the list lazer, I've got a lot of stuff to keep me busy, just a heads up though spike bouncer is no longer free, it's showing as 69p on the uk App Store. I grabbed it earlier when it's was free and went to leave a review and noticed the price change.
     
  14. Darth Ronfar

    Darth Ronfar Well-Known Member

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    Wow, alot of interesting games here, need to update soon. :)
     
  15. Bronxsta

    Bronxsta Well-Known Member

    AntiVirus
    iTunes
    Membrane
    iTunes
    Chess Light
    iTunes
    1Path
    iTunes | Trailer | Thread
    PILE
    iTunes | Trailer | Thread
    Sushi Snake
    iTunes | Thread
    Kelly
    iTunes | Trailer | Thread
    Bike Mayhem Mountain Racing
    iTunes | Trailer | Thread
     
  16. JCho133

    JCho133 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, basically everything by 1Button Sarl belongs here.

    Same with everything from P1XL
     
  17. Gafferman

    Gafferman Active Member

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    Couldn't see it while skimming through the thread;

    Zorbié - An absurd game where you throw axes at birds and eat them. It has an amazing art style with with super weird characters (one of your powerups is riding on the back of a bald escaped convict called Dickhead). The game is free but has an optional IAP unlock, which unlocks all challenges needed for permanent upgrades.
     
  18. Touchmint

    Touchmint Well-Known Member

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    Undercroft is one of my all time favorite games. If you like a good rpg you can't beat this. Free and no iap and like 1 ad.

    Hardly ever hear people talking about this. It's for sure an underplayed gem.
     

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