N.O.V.A. 3 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance - (by Gameloft) - Universal App

[ghostspectre43]

i decided to get it despite all the bad things i've heard about it, so far haven't experienced any huge problems. I am playing on a ipod 4 the only problems i have experienced so far were the occasional framerate drop and being clipped against a wall, which i eventually got out of by moving to the right of the wall. multiplayer, however, is different. the maps feel too large for the maximum amount of players, and the fog is fairly irritating, as well as lag every now and then. other than that though, the game is pretty good.

[BirkusTheGreat]

The campaign runs decently for the most part, and looks good on my ipod touch, despite missing some effects. However the multiplayer lags horribly when there are more than 6 people in a game, the fog is extremely irritating, the warthog type thing is a pain to drive and FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE TURN OFF AIM ASSIST WHEN SETTING UP AN INSTAGIB GAME. Seriously, aim assist is a pain in the ass in multiplayer, but makes instagib extremely irritating.

Overall, I'm enjoying the game, but it needs a multiplayer fix

[Ayjona]

Much as I suspected, the reports of graphics lag in multiplayer matches on iPhone 4 were greatly exaggerated, to the point of being only distantly associated with reality There is plenty of network lag at times, and on some VERY rare occasions slight drops in framerates, but never to the point of adversely affecting gameplay.

The fog issue, however, is, well, an issue. Opponents seem to come out of nowhere, and I suspect iPhone 4S users do have a slight edge, thanks to increased sight range.

But more importantly, the online implementation is just stellar! From killchain effects and perks and levels and tons of achievements and kill quotes and text banners that congratulate top players and statistics and career progression and weapon add-ons, to integrated automatic tournaments with rewards (something I've been hollering for in damn near every online game experience I've enjoyed for iOS)! If there is a more polished, fleshed-out, feature-packed multiplayer experience for iOS, I have yet to even suspect it exists. Even Modern Combat 3 is left behind in terms of power features (much thanks to N.O.V.A.'s integrated tournaments).

All the rest is pretty much what you'd expect. Amazing graphics for player, NPC, weapon and enemy models, bland environs, great lightning and particle effects, a story and narrative that neither touches nor engages, voice acting that covers the whole range from entertaining to annoying, well-acted and dramatic to directly painful to listen to, Gameloft's ingrained UI that might be good just because I am so used to it or because it really represents one of the best ways to to a FPS on iOS, and most importantly, gameplay, physics and controls that just feel SO right and good.

Gameloft wears the generic badge like a medal of excellence, working with polish and refinement instead of innovativity and quality of ideas. In N.O.V.A., this mindset has produced an entirely standardized and fully reiterative but amazingly polished and entertaining experience.

[Snake Eater]

I'll wait for the iPad 3 fix

[GamerGuy...lol]

Still confused about the "fog." Can someone please explain it to me I have not bought it yet.

[Joemama25]

graphics are awwesome, multiplayer maps are EPIC. but aim assist on stinger(rocket launcher) and sniper rifle when aiming down scope just makes the killing too easy with those guns

[chimpman252]

Originally Posted by GamerGuy...lol

Still confused about the "fog." Can someone please explain it to me I have not bought it yet.

Just like in minecraft how when you turn down the render distance distant objects cannot be seen due to a hazy fog, distant objects are blocked by a similar fog in this due to low draw distance.

[handintoaster]

For a $7 iphone game people sure are picky... It's amazing for what it is

[Fastbridge]

Guys this game runs so smooth on iPad 3. I nly have one other game installed and I have 8gb of storage out of 16. Maybe multiple apps is whats causing issue. Game is playing really good. Including mp

[itouchfiendsdotcom]

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