Machinarium - (by Amanita Design) - [iPad 2 & above only]

[h0130j03]

There isn't going to be an iPad 1 version I suppose?

[r2ks8x]

any gameplay videos looks interesting

[klicktock]

This game is fantastic, and has been "ripping the Mac App Store a new one". I actually pre-ordered it for its original PC release as I'm a huge fan of Samorost.

Given that it's iPad 2 only, it's likely that it's been compiled with Flash CS5. As someone looking into Flash for iOS, are any of the devs able to confirm/deny how the game was built for the iOS?

[Misguided]

Originally Posted by crunc

$6.49 NZ, does that make it $4.99 in the US? I might pick this up. I got this a while back somehow on my Mac (for next to nothing, as I recall - it might have been part of a Humble Indie Bundle, but I can't remember), but I've never really played it because I just don't play games on my computer much. It seemed pretty cool, though. I'd be much more likely to play it through on my iPad... if it plays well. I'll be awaiting impressions!

Yes, it should be $4.99 USD. I've wanted this one for a long time but never gotten around to it. No problem paying 5 bucks for what is supposed to be a great game.

[Houndeye]

The iPad 2 is an iPad 1 with cameras. It does not have a higher resolution, and this is just silly that I can't run Machinarium on my iPad 1.

[Chocolate]

Originally Posted by Houndeye

The iPad 2 is an iPad 1 with cameras...

The iPad 2 also has a much better CPU (twice as fast as iPad 1), a better GPU (9x as fast as iPad 1) and twice the RAM (512MB vs. 256MB).

And oh yeah, it has 2 cameras, and iPad 1 has zero. But you already know about that.

[Simon Potticary]

Originally Posted by Chocolate

The iPad 2 also has a much better CPU (twice as fast as iPad 1), a better GPU (9x as fast as iPad 1) and twice the RAM (512MB vs. 256MB).

And oh yeah, it has 2 cameras, and iPad 1 has zero. But you already know about that.

Classic!!

Anyways, just another 51mins to go.....but the seconds are ticking away like minutes! Patience is my strongest attribute.

[BrEaKBEaT]

Is this a point and clicky, Monkey Island type?

[TheSporkWithin]

It is point and click, yes, but there is no dialogue whatsoever. There is some humor, but it's fairly black, and there are no gags like you get in the Monkey Island games. All of the puzzles are visual, as is the entire game UI. The Samarost games by the same developer are the best comparisons, and they're free to play online. Try them out.

[BrEaKBEaT]

Originally Posted by TheSporkWithin

It is point and click, yes, but there is no dialogue whatsoever. There is some humor, but it's fairly black, and there are no gags like you get in the Monkey Island games. All of the puzzles are visual, as is the entire game UI. The Samarost games by the same developer are the best comparisons, and they're free to play online. Try them out.

Ah thanks. I decided to take the plunge anyhow as it looks decent, and, i can gloat to my mate with an ipad 1 that he can't play it