Neat iPhone apps

[QuikSand]

Another port of a big Euro board game, much awaited:

http://ipadboardgames.org/2013/agricola/

High ratings (and a pretty thorough review), but I have not yet bought it -- not an endorsement, just a FYI.

[Glengoyne]

Originally Posted by QuikSand

Another port of a big Euro board game, much awaited:

Agricola | iPad Board Games

High ratings (and a pretty thorough review), but I have not yet bought it -- not an endorsement, just a FYI.

It plays true to the board game, and without all of the stocking the board or scoring gymnastics.

If you haven't played the board game. You are a medieval farmer, and remember that farming at that time was hard work. The game reflects that by being a very "tight" worker placement game. You need to accomplish a lot to score well, but you only have a limited number of actions. You can get more actions by growing your family, but then you have to feed those pesky kids. And you have to spend actions to collect resources, add onto your house(where else are those kids gonna sleep), plow fields, sow fields, build fences, herd animals, and much more. All in all this makes for a tight and somewhat stressful game as you strive to do everything with a limited number of actions.

A great board game, and a very nice implementation in IOS. The AI is passable, especially at the most difficult level. That said, I'm not good at this game, I just really enjoy playing it.

[terpkristin]

Speaking of things from the past...Shadowrun is supposed to be coming to PC and tablets on July 25.

/tk

[FrogMan]

and another thing sorta from the past, has anybody picked up Puzzle Pirates for the iPad yet?

I will install in a few minutes...

FM

[FrogMan]

I'm Qcfrogman on Puzzle Pirates if it's ever important to play with friends...

FM

[MizzouRah]

Saw this on another site.. haven't played it yet.

Three long-time game developers created a new football game, Your Turn Football. It is finally now live for iPhone, iPad, Android, and tablets. It's free. Think "Tecmo Bowl" meets "Words with Friends" except even more fun.

We did this on our own and have no money for marketing -- so we need your help in spreading the word about the game. Try it. If you like it, let people know about it!

We'd also love to hear what you think, and how we could make it even better in future updates.

iPhone and iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/your-tu ... 41839?mt=8

Android and Tablets: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... s.football

[PadresFan104]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Saw this on another site.. haven't played it yet.

Ok, I am really impressed by what I see so far. Really like the simple gameplay mechanics. It's a freemium game, but looks like you can have fun and earn money to buy better players just by playing the game. Not sure if there is any sort of "upgrade cap".

Looks like they will have league support in the future....

[SegRat]

Your Turn Football is a lot of fun.
Anyone wants to play let me know.

[RainRaven]

Did I miss something or is the only true way to play someone is through Facebook? If so that is an awful choice.

[PadresFan104]

Originally Posted by RainRaven

Did I miss something or is the only true way to play someone is through Facebook? If so that is an awful choice.

Right now it looks like Randoms, Facebook or folks from your Contact List. Needs Gamecenter support for sure.

[AnalBumCover]

Started a game with you FrogMan.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by PadresFan104

Ok, I am really impressed by what I see so far. Really like the simple gameplay mechanics. It's a freemium game, but looks like you can have fun and earn money to buy better players just by playing the game. Not sure if there is any sort of "upgrade cap".

Looks like they will have league support in the future....

Thanks, I'll have to check it out!

[SegRat]

Headcoach football just updated its app. Seems that all the previous bugs are gone.

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

Started a game with you FrogMan.

ok, was wondering who this Mad Zombies team was

Game is a lot of simple fun...

FM

[CU Tiger]

Wait that shouldn't be here....

[FrogMan]

here a pretty glowing review for Agricola on TouchArcade
Agricola Review | Touch Arcade

Makes me really want to give it a try...

FM

[Alan T]

Originally Posted by FrogMan

here a pretty glowing review for Agricola on TouchArcade
Agricola Review | Touch Arcade

Makes me really want to give it a try...

FM

I got it and the game looks really good if you like that style of game.

I've been having a little bit of a break from those type of board games for a bit though myself so haven't played it too much (probably half of my ipad apps are games of that nature). Plus a new expansion came out for the Ascension deck builder game so I've been playing that more anyways.

The game is really good though and I'm sure I'll get back to it once my burn out is over.

[FrogMan]

Originally Posted by Alan T

I got it and the game looks really good if you like that style of game.

I've been having a little bit of a break from those type of board games for a bit though myself so haven't played it too much (probably half of my ipad apps are games of that nature). Plus a new expansion came out for the Ascension deck builder game so I've been playing that more anyways.

The game is really good though and I'm sure I'll get back to it once my burn out is over.

yeah, I'm sorta going the other way. Had not played Carcassonne in a while and restarted it this week and the itch to play some board style game is coming a bit... Reinstalled Tigris & Euphrates which I had never really given a shot and also New World Colony... We'll if I get tempted by Agricola.

FM

[QuikSand]

Originally Posted by SegRat

Headcoach football just updated its app. Seems that all the previous bugs are gone.

Played. Meh.

I do wonder if there's a core structure there that could be the basis for a legitimate deck-building style game, of some sort.

[terpkristin]

GameStop's magazine (Game Informer) did a thing on iOS and Android games this month, a 10 best or something. Most were iOS:
Year Walk
*Ridiculous Fishing (oddly I bought this game right when it came out but haven't played yet)
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy (for the board game fans)
*Sorcery! - seems like a choose your own adventure/RPG type thing
*Badland - platformer
Star Wars Pinball (also available for Android) - from the folks at Zen
Magicka (also available for Android) - RPGish. Supposed to be good coop, but I've heard mixed reviews
Little Inferno - Puzzle game about burning things?
Frozen Synapse - (also available for Android) "indie tactical combat game"
Gemini Rue - adventure game that has science fiction and noir detective aspects
*Joe Danger Touch - similar to the PS3 games, updated to work well with touch controls
Star Command - build a starship? Similar to FTL?
Crabitron - "pop the bubble" type game or something. Apparently it's cute but I think it would get old?
*Slayin - endless runner with a sword. I actually have this one and it's cute but I thought the curve was a bit steep, I got bored.
Cut the Rope: Time Travel - (also on Android) more OmNom

On other iOS news, I believe that Limbo (platform/puzzler on 360) just got released on iOS. Bastion also had a temporary price cut which might still be active, down to 99 cents I think. I starred the games I have bought. If anybody wants to try co-op Magicka, I can also be persuaded to procure it.

And in case you haven't noticed, Jetpack Joyride has had more vehicles and stuff added. But now it has ads, too.

/tk

[Vince, Pt. II]

Magicka was fantastic on PC, not sure how well it would port over though.

[cartman]

In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Apple App Store, quite a few paid apps are free today.

App Store Sale: 5th Anniversary Sale; Top-Selling Apps, Games Free | BGR

This link seems to be keeping up with the list of paid-gone-free apps for today.

http://www.techtola.com/2013/07/the-...-made-for.html

[terpkristin]

Well hell. I paid $3.99 for Badland yesterday, right before this sale. Oh well. Picked up Tiny Wings HD and Where's My Water for free, because why not.

/tk

[Buccaneer]

I'm getting much better at Carcassonne, wonder what playing a couple dozen games can do to the learning process. They have a very recent update to the game where it gives you visually post-game analysis of where your points went to, particularly where your (and your opponent's) fields were.

Now I am wonder what I am working towards. I'm playing against two easy AI opponents and can win some of the time. Do I increase the number of opponents or do I bump up the difficulty of the opponents?

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

I'm getting much better at Carcassonne, wonder what playing a couple dozen games can do to the learning process. They have a very recent update to the game where it gives you visually post-game analysis of where your points went to, particularly where your (and your opponent's) fields were.

Now I am wonder what I am working towards. I'm playing against two easy AI opponents and can win some of the time. Do I increase the number of opponents or do I bump up the difficulty of the opponents?

Didn't know they added that feature. I'd bump up the difficulty of the opponents...that's how I seemed to do better.

Meanwhile, why aren't you playing any games with me yet? terpkristin

/tk

[SegRat]

It's been mentioned in here before, but I just started playing New Star Soccer. I can't put the game down.

[StLee]

Originally Posted by SegRat

It's been mentioned in here before, but I just started playing New Star Soccer. I can't put the game down.

I went ahead and dropped my 99 cents on the game. I really like the sim elements of the game. I really hate that I can't bend in shots and my team sucks kicking goals on my assists. My cash remains low, but I am having a good time. I may restart my career soon just to get a better start to my career. I used the same career in my first 10 (free games) but didn't use my cash wisely for it.

[Lathum]

Just downloaded the Kindle reader app for my Ipad. Someone make me understand how the Ipad app can tell me what page number I am on, but the software from the maker can't do that on their own device?

[QuikSand]

I inexplicably started playing Dice Soccer again...first time through I liked it a bit, now I see its even more serious depth potential.

Wanted to add it to my iPhone (and use cloud backup to port) but its no longer in US iTunes Store. WTF?

[Passacaglia]

Dice Soccer was some fun. I could never get multi-player to work, but I'd imagine that would have had a lot more potential.

[QuikSand]

Seriously, MP dice soccer with some forum-based house rules (draft?) could be pretty cool. That setup has (had?) big potential.

[henry296]

Originally Posted by SegRat

Your Turn Football is a lot of fun.
Anyone wants to play let me know.

They just added the ability to invite people by game I'd

If anyone wants to play I think my id is Todd Henry

[Neon_Chaos]

Btw, if you haven't added me on GameCenter, please do. My gc id is neonchaos23.

[Raiders Army]

Trademania 2 is out for free with IAP. You will need $4.99 to unlock the other two levels, so it's somewhat of a wash. You start with 5 gold, and 35 gold costs $4.99.

You can use the gold for other things in-game, but the AI is as weak as it was in the first version. That being said, there is multi-player now and there is an interesting upgrading of properties that I haven't fully explored. You can upgrade your properties for a factory (money every turn), restaurant (better exchange rates on the goods you buy and sell), or hotel (higher rent).

[Marmel]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Trademania 2 is out for free with IAP. You will need $4.99 to unlock the other two levels, so it's somewhat of a wash. You start with 5 gold, and 35 gold costs $4.99.

You can use the gold for other things in-game, but the AI is as weak as it was in the first version. That being said, there is multi-player now and there is an interesting upgrading of properties that I haven't fully explored. You can upgrade your properties for a factory (money every turn), restaurant (better exchange rates on the goods you buy and sell), or hotel (higher rent).

I am not able to find this. A little help?

Edit: Ipad only???

[QuikSand]

Originally Posted by Marmel

I am not able to find this. A little help?

Edit: Ipad only???

it doesn't have a space in the title, if that helps

definitely available for iPad, but doesn't come up with a search without the spacing correct

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Fairway Solitare is free.....

Fairway Solitaire Game for iPhone/iPod and iPad Free - bigfishgames.com Deals, Coupons and Promos

[Buccaneer]

I need to read more than the last post. Please tell me trade mania 2 is available on iPhone.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Fairway Solitare is free.....

Fairway Solitaire Game for iPhone/iPod and iPad Free - bigfishgames.com Deals, Coupons and Promos

I think Fairway is also doing a promotion on the daily courses with the winner of Penny Arcade's Strip Search.

Fairway Solitaire is a great game, but I'm annoyed that when I upgraded my phone, it lost all my bucks, progress, stars, etc.

/tk

[Atocep]

I'm really underwhelmed by Plants vs Zombies 2 so far. Charging you money for plants that were in PvZ 1 is stupid, forcing you to grind content to avoid paying money to progress is stupid, and the power-ups aren't really very fun.

[jaygr]

Originally Posted by Atocep

I'm really underwhelmed by Plants vs Zombies 2 so far. Charging you money for plants that were in PvZ 1 is stupid, forcing you to grind content to avoid paying money to progress is stupid, and the power-ups aren't really very fun.

Agreed on all accounts. I was looking forward to it but even aside from what you've mentioned, it isn't much fun.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

GameStop's magazine (Game Informer) did a thing on iOS and Android games this month, a 10 best or something. Most were iOS:
Year Walk
*Ridiculous Fishing (oddly I bought this game right when it came out but haven't played yet)
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy (for the board game fans)
*Sorcery! - seems like a choose your own adventure/RPG type thing
*Badland - platformer
Star Wars Pinball (also available for Android) - from the folks at Zen
Magicka (also available for Android) - RPGish. Supposed to be good coop, but I've heard mixed reviews
Little Inferno - Puzzle game about burning things?
Frozen Synapse - (also available for Android) "indie tactical combat game"
Gemini Rue - adventure game that has science fiction and noir detective aspects
*Joe Danger Touch - similar to the PS3 games, updated to work well with touch controls
Star Command - build a starship? Similar to FTL?
Crabitron - "pop the bubble" type game or something. Apparently it's cute but I think it would get old?
*Slayin - endless runner with a sword. I actually have this one and it's cute but I thought the curve was a bit steep, I got bored.
Cut the Rope: Time Travel - (also on Android) more OmNom

On other iOS news, I believe that Limbo (platform/puzzler on 360) just got released on iOS. Bastion also had a temporary price cut which might still be active, down to 99 cents I think. I starred the games I have bought. If anybody wants to try co-op Magicka, I can also be persuaded to procure it.

And in case you haven't noticed, Jetpack Joyride has had more vehicles and stuff added. But now it has ads, too.

/tk

Being a pinball fanatic, I love pinball arcade. Zen is good, but I love seeing my favorite pins digitized. They just finished a kickstarter and the Terminator2 pinball is coming out at the end of this month. I cannot wait. I worked at an arcade when it first came out. I was in charge of the repairs of it and played that thing to death. (one night I stayed in the arcade until 3 in the morning playing it) (yes, I'm pathetic)

[Izulde]

BTW for those who have Android devices, Pocket League Story 2 is for free on them.

[Raiders Army]

Star Wars Pinball is free for a limited time.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Star Wars Pinball is free for a limited time.

According to Touch Arcade, other Star Wars-themed tables are half off.

/tk

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Glengoyne

It plays true to the board game, and without all of the stocking the board or scoring gymnastics.

If you haven't played the board game. You are a medieval farmer, and remember that farming at that time was hard work. The game reflects that by being a very "tight" worker placement game. You need to accomplish a lot to score well, but you only have a limited number of actions. You can get more actions by growing your family, but then you have to feed those pesky kids. And you have to spend actions to collect resources, add onto your house(where else are those kids gonna sleep), plow fields, sow fields, build fences, herd animals, and much more. All in all this makes for a tight and somewhat stressful game as you strive to do everything with a limited number of actions.

A great board game, and a very nice implementation in IOS. The AI is passable, especially at the most difficult level. That said, I'm not good at this game, I just really enjoy playing it.

I am awesome at Agricola. I have no idea why, since I can never remember the rules all that well between times I play it, and still have never really grasped certain concepts, but I tend to win a lot.

I wish I was better at other games.

[FrogMan]

so, has anyone else picked up Pocket Trains yet? It's fun, gameplays is about the same as Pocket Trains but only one train can be assigned to a route between two cities so it is strategically different. I like it so far...

FM

[QuikSand]

I'm in, just getting it now, thanks for the heads up. Really got a ton out of Pocket Planes, this appears to have similar look and feel. Good thing.

[FrogMan]

yes, very similar look and feel but as I said, some strategies will not work the same way. And the daily challenges are more of the single player variety, i.e. you don't team up with others but you have to deliver a certain number of items to a certain city by yourself...

So far I like it. Nimblebits games are usually quite fair in their use of IAP and special mony, in this case Bux. You can get plenty simply by playing the game. Save them cause they are needed to open crates will contain parts for future engines and fuel cars... I've got one express and it's the sh*t going 100mph

FM

[finketr]

I picked it up about a week ago. I'm annoyed in that I can't seem to turn off notifications for them.