Mass "What Should I Get?" Thread (2012 - 2017)

Thanks for the Little Acorns recommendation, enjoying it as well.

Agreed on Pizza vs. Skeletons.

Beat Sneak Bandit is much more awesome than I was expecting. Just wasn't sure the rhythm, puzzle, platform combo would work but it does, and oh so well.

Wish the App Store would let me get Awesome Land for free. Stupid being modified bs.

Cue crex for the Puzzle Agent recommendation.

 

Anyone see the nest OSX preview. Really was hoping iBooks would finally make its way to the mac.

 

They probably just didn't feel like optimizing it. Either that or they felt like the game wouldn't be ideal for smaller devices.

Maybe we'll see it in the future.

 

Does anyone out there own Earthworm Jim or Rayman 2 by Gameloft? Really wondering whether they're worth buying or not, so would you guys recommend either of them? Thanks!

 

Coincidentally I'm also wondering if Earthworm Jim is worth buying. I've tried the lite version, and EJ seems to be actually quite decent for a game published in 2009. Still on the fence, though

 

Okay, thanks. Is Rayman 2 really that bad though? Is it at least semi-fun? It felt at least decent from the lite version, but I dunno after that....

Will pick up Earthworm Jim though.

 

Thanks Goofy, I'll take a look at the threads for some of those suggestions.

 

No problemo! If I had to recommend only one game this week, it'd be BlockHopper. IMO, it's probably the new bar for puzzle platformers, Something--I think--that hasn't really been moved since Rolando and iBlast Moki.
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Pizza vs. Skeletons is actually a close second.

 

Well I asked in the price drop thread but most people seemed to just say it's down to a top-down/3D preference, so I'll ask here just for some more opinions.

I already have GTA:CW and enjoyed it, is there a point in getting GTA3? Keep in mind that I won't be playing it much on the iPad as it's more of a family device and won't be getting a newer iPod/iPhone until the next generation hits the market, but then again, it's only $1 now.

Is there anything beyond the top-down/3D preferences? Are there any additional features GTA3 has than GTA:CW didn't? Things like making money off drugs, etc. (I actually loved that aspect of GTA:CW of buying low and selling high to make money)

 

GTA:CW was made long after GTA3. So if anything, it will probably have fewer features.

 

What's the best skateboarding app? Is THPS2 worth getting?

 

Best shoot em up game? I've been thinking about one of the cave games, but just wanted to know if there are any better ones.

 

Phoenix HD, it's free.

Link to it.

 

Well, my all time favorite vertical shmup is Shogun: Rise of the Renegade.
After that, it's Bug Princess by Cave.

My second favorite Cave game is Espgaluda II.

If you want something a bit more casual but very fun check out Zombie Bunnies. It's actually the only horizontal shmup (with relative touch) that I can get into on iOS.

I'd also highly recommend Beat Hazard Ultra. It's probably the most popular casual shmup on iOS. It's the one where music controls the gameplay. Don't worry about not having music either because there's Internet radio on it.

The last two I'd really recommend are Space Tripper (horizontal w/ tilt controls) and Bug Panic.

 

Hey, can anyone tell me if Hockey Nations 2011 Pro has problems on 4th gens? I see a lot of problems listed for it on the app store, with crashes and glitches and stuff. Is it true, or is it just a great game really worth getting?

 

Don't bother with Hockey Nations. Get NHL 2k11!

 

Those+Hypership Out Of Control!

 

If you don't mind an old PC shmup..I recently picked up Tyrian and its just as good as I remembered. The star of the show is the long campaign with a bunch of upgrades.

 

can you guys recommend a good RPG similar to Dragon Age and/or Skyrim? Already finished Aralon and Ravensword. I already have Earth and Legend but meh