J.A.M. Jets. Aliens. Missiles. (Forest Moon)

[Knight]

Originally Posted by Royce

Attempting to answer my own question based on Sanuku's video, it appears that you control vertical movement only by sliding (still not sure if it's a direct or relative control), and you fire by tapping enemies to target, possibly with other mechanics for other weapons. I definitely see this as something that I would have to play with my iPad laid down and not held in my hands. That's a bit of a turn off, but I'll still buy this since it looks pretty cool.

With Seeker missiles, yes you'll have to tap with your right hand fingers. I usually play on the iPad since its a bigger screen, and while its not as comfortable as on the iPhone/iPod Touch, it definitely is not bad either.

There is also the machine gun which simply requires a touch anywhere on screen to fire (classic shoot-em-up style). That is easier to use on the iPad.

Oh and it's relative touch, with sensitivity settings in the options menu.

[dclose]

Originally Posted by Knight

... with sensitivity settings in the options menu.

This is especially nice for allowing play by people with different finger sizes and strengths! I wish more games offered this option.

[JoshCM]

Update 1.0.1 has been approved - various fixes for iOS6 and other minor improvements.

[Trev1]

So I'll be able to rock this baby on my new 16:9 screen when my iphone5 comes? That's a blessing!

[awp69]

What's the size of this puppy?

[Knight]

Originally Posted by awp69

What's the size of this puppy?

the puppy takes up 99.5 MB installed on my phone

[awp69]

Originally Posted by Knight

the puppy takes up 99.5 MB installed on my phone

Thanks! Anxious to hear some more impressions!

[JoshCM]

should be out in a few minutes in the US.

[Knight]

And its out:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/j.a.m./id557881379?ls=1&mt=8

Check it out, and give us feedback.

[Gabrien]

Unassuming little shmup, quite interesting in its own way. Probably starts off a little slow for some, but considering the one-shot-death mechanic (sans upgrade) appears to have its own measured pace.

Change of weapon appears to drastically affect gameplay type. Personally I enjoyed it a lot more after unlocking the machine gun, particularly on the iPad. (Though must lament the lack of autofire which would then allow the ship to be controlled by a finger placed anywhere on-screen.)

IAP is present, though the store appears to be down at the moment. In-game rewards appeared to be reasonably balanced up to the point I played.

No immediate regrets about picking this up and I look forward to spending a little more time with it.