Games for your Android

[Hawkzombie]

Ok, the iPod/iPhone have a thread for games...so what about Android phones?

I got my new phone recently, and I've been wondering what kinds of games are good for it. I love RPG and Rogue-likes but am not sure where to begin. Any suggestions?

[Serapth]

Its pretty fucking abysmal actually. After Game Dev Story, Angry Birds and a few others, it drops off completely. I just picked up Cyberlords which is potential as a Shadowrun clone.

[Mike Kelehan]

Try Legends of Yore. Very simple rougelike.

[Kelegacy]

The Gamevil games are .99 each right now. Zenonia 1 + 2 and a couple others. Zenonia is like a Zelda game I think. I only played a bit but I own both now.

[LordDon]

Steambirds is a pretty cool turn-based aerial combat game. It's like the web-based flash version, just with more stuff in it.

I keep meaning to pick up Spectral Souls too, that final fantasy tactics looking game. It just costs so much. (not $5 too much, $15 too much)

[Widgetcraft]

I have Game Dev Story and Galcon, myself. I may pick up Robot Unicorn Attack, now that it has been ported to Android; I would like Adult Swim to port more games to Android. If Zenonia 2 is really $0.99, I may pick it up, but I haven't been too fond of virtual d-pad games, so far. I also own an SNES emulator and don't play it for just that reason.

EDIT: Thinking about trying this other Gamevil game...

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[evilgoodwin]

I have Game Dev Story and Galcon, myself. I may pick up Robot Unicorn Attack, now that it has been ported to Android; I would like Adult Swim to port more games to Android. If Zenonia 2 is really $0.99, I may pick it up, but I haven't been too fond of virtual d-pad games, so far. I also own an SNES emulator and don't play it for just that reason.

EDIT: Thinking about trying this other Gamevil game...

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I hope they port the Metal version of RUA. Because death metal unicorns are the #1 unicorns.

AS games are fantastically addictive.

[Hawkzombie]

Interesting...I'll have to give those a try...

[johnperkins21]

Highborn is a pretty good tactics style game. It takes forever to load on my Droid Incredible, but it's definitely playable.

Here's a review of the iPhone version:
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[Hawkzombie]

Ok, the Wilhelm scream makes that an insta-buy for me.

[evilgoodwin]

That made me crave a mobile Shining Force.

[Widgetcraft]

I downloaded the demo for Zenonia 2 yesterday, for the second time, but ended up not liking it. I simply find it too difficult to control. I bought Illusia (which doesn't have a demo) and found it to be a little easier to deal with, though I'm not sure why. It's also less... talky, than Zenonia 2, but still had more dialog than it needs. The graphics of both are certainly quite pleasant, at least.

[Uatu]

RUA has massive issues right now. It currently force closes like crazy unless you have your phone in airplane mode. It is an issue across most phone models. Caveat emptor.

[evilgoodwin]

Works fine on my phone :D

[jpublic]

Games I currently have Installed:


Words with Friends*
Archmage* - it's Arcomage from M&M8.
Glow Puzzle* - it's a simple pathfinding puzzler, with like 400 levels. Simple, but diverting.
CityJump* - Basic single-tap game, but he does some fun seasonal things.
HexDefense* - Awesome TD game
Astral Command* - Interesting TD/RTS hybrid
3KTD* - Three Kingdoms Tower Defense - looks neat, haven't played it much.
Game Dev Story - duh
NFS Shift - Got it for a buck. Not bad, not thrilling.
Dungeon Scroll - entertaining RPG/scrabble hybrid.
Spirit - DO NOT GET. The Android version is horrible.
Robo Defense* - Another TD game
Guns n Glory* - Yet another TD game, this one with a western feel
Humans vs Aliens - A Plants vs. Zombies clone. Not as good, but fun.
Hot Springs Story - see GDS above. Duh.
Cordy* - A really well done 3D platformer. it uses in-app transactions to open more levels.
Chalk Ball* - Action/puzzle game with interesting graphical approach.
Cyberlords* - Looks like a Shadowrun-type game.
Scrambled Net* - Made by the guy who did the awesome Tricorder App, puzzle game.
EVAC* - Pacman-esque game with a bit of puzzler/escape built in.
Robotek* - A sort of 1-on-1 battling game featuring a slot-machine-based attacking system. Really awesome.


I also have a license for Dungeon Defender, but I uninstalled it in disgust when they went from a paid app to a in-app-billing supported free app. I also have demos of Zenonia, Zenonia 2, and Caligo Chaser, but haven't tried them yet.

In addition, I've got some Emulators, but you're on your own with them, because Google had shown a tendency to pull the shadier ones. They pulled psx4droid because of blatant copyright infringement, and they pulled the yongzh "oid" series of emulators for open-source violations (he was using Open Source code and not giving credit).

FPSE, which is a PSX one, is fairly awesome though. I've been nothing but pleased with it.

[J Arcane]

Robotek* - A sort of 1-on-1 battling game featuring a slot-machine-based attacking system. Really awesome.


Oooh. I didn't know Hexage had a new game out! These guys are great. Radiant and EVAC were pretty awesome and this looks like their best yet.

I also didn't know they yanked the -oid series. I always figured most of them were ripping off the same code, even the non-oid emus had an eerie tendency to look a lot alike. Guess I'll stop recommending them to people. You can still find them on sites like Mobilism if you look hard though.

[Widgetcraft]

How is Cyberlords? That game intrigues me.

[LordDon]

Oooh, I forgot Shadow Era, a cross-platform CCG that plays like a mix between the WoW TCG and Magic. You can play opponents on PC or iPhone from your Android.

[Widgetcraft]

Cyberlords has a free release with banner ads, so I gave it a shot. It's pretty damn cool, I'm tempted to go ahead and buy it. It feels a lot like the Genesis Shadowrun game, but with point-and-click controls. The graphics are nice, it seems to have a story but doesn't bog down the game with too much dialog (a real killer for cell phone RPGs, IMO), and overall it feels pretty slick. The interface for accessing your items is a little sloppy, but easily something I could put up with.

[boratika]

Plants vs. Zombies is today's Amazon free app of the day.


(US only of course)

[jpublic]

Fucking Amazon App store and its US-only restriction. :(

[Serapth]

Fucking Amazon App store and its US-only restriction. :(

Seconded, even more fucking annoying is they let you download it and create an account THEN tell you it's US only.

[Zagrash]

Plants vs. Zombies is today's Amazon free app of the day.


(US only of course)

Fucking Amazon App store and its US-only restriction. :(

Seconded, even more fucking annoying is they let you download it and create an account THEN tell you it's US only.

I'll just leave THIS (http://go.modaco.com/aahowto) here...a few hoops to jump through, but all of them at least seem to have free/legal options available

[Mike Kelehan]

Words with Friends*


I recommend Wordfeud. Significantly cleaner, more stable, never loses your games to the ether, and now it's got cross-platform play with iOS, too.

[Deimos]

I recommend Wordfeud. Significantly cleaner, more stable, never loses your games to the ether, and now it's got cross-platform play with iOS, too.
I was just about to post this. Wordfeud is so much nicer. I gave WordsWithFriends way more chances than it deserved.

[jpublic]

I'd Wordfeud by I have a half-dozen people using WWF.

[Mike Kelehan]

I'd Wordfeud by I have a half-dozen people using WWF.

Nobody says you can't have both installed. Plus, once your friends try it, they'll start to migrate over.

[rein]

The Amazon App store had Plants Vs. Zombies (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20&docId=1000620471) for the price of $0.00. It's today only so hurry.

*Apparently I suck at reading threads. :o

[Hawkzombie]

Legends of Yore is just plain fun.

Trying one called Gurk.

[MalReynolds]

when is this plants vs zombies coming to canada?

[LordDon]

This (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.KelliNoda.Battleheart&feature=top-paid) looks like a blast!

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[rein]

This (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.KelliNoda.Battleheart&feature=top-paid) looks like a blast!

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I have it on the iPhone and it is a lot of fun. The only issue I have with it is sometimes my characters get all bunched up. It's a fun though.

[Bandango]

I'm so glad this thread exists. It's really hard to find quality android games.

[jpublic]

W.T.F.

Battleheart is incompatible with my phone, and Android won't let me buy/download it.

First time I've ever seen that.

[bstiff]

W.T.F.

Battleheart is incompatible with my phone, and Android won't let me buy/download it.

First time I've ever seen that.

did you try using the amazon app store? I couldn't find it anywhere on the market app but was able to find it on amazon.

[Satertek]

Still bummed at the state of Android gaming but I think I'm set for awhile:

Tablets are oh so perfect for these.

http://i.imgur.com/tWccn.png

[Hawkzombie]

Ok, I've yet to BUY a game, but Battleheart is highly tempting.

[jpublic]

did you try using the amazon app store? I couldn't find it anywhere on the market app but was able to find it on amazon.

Amazon app store isn't avilable in Canuckistan.

[Zagrash]

Ok, I've yet to BUY a game, but Battleheart is highly tempting.

I bit the bullet and picked it up the other day, and it's quite fun. I haven't even gone past the 2nd level, I've just been having fun grinding my guys, recruiting new people, and trying to get them all to around the same level. My only real drawback is that it can be a bit of a pain to single out your characters if they're all bunched together, but it's still quite a lot of fun.

[Nura]

This (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.KelliNoda.Battleheart&feature=top-paid) looks like a blast!

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Damn you.

Just one more map and i'll put it down.

Oh look, i can upgrade my staff. Hm, it would be a shame to put it down now without seeing how much damage my mage now does. Okay ONE! more map and then i'll put it down!

[Zagrash]

Damn you.

Just one more map and i'll put it down.

Oh look, i can upgrade my staff. Hm, it would be a shame to put it down now without seeing how much damage my mage now does. Okay ONE! more map and then i'll put it down!

That was me last night...I've been trying to keep everybody at pretty much the same level if I can (which only gets thrown off by my healer and bard being a few levels higher than everybody else) so other than the upgraded equipment argument, I can also throw in the "oh, one more map and these guys should all be level 9...oooh! what's this new weapon do?" etc.

[Serapth]

I don't know, I bought it, played a map and died even though you really have no control.

[Zagrash]

I don't know, I bought it, played a map and died even though you really have no control.

in Battleheart? You just tap on a character, and drag to where you want them to move/attack/heal/etc. I've only had 2 characters die, and that was because I wasn't paying close enough attention to them, but if you move the healers/casters out of harms way, and keep the fighters from getting overwhelmed, you should be fine.

[jpublic]

Battleheart requires my phone to have 2.3 because it's too big for the 30MB limit in 2.2 on the SGS.

In other, happier news, Kairosoft, makers of the awesome Game Dev Story and the unfortunately far less awesome Hot Springs Story have released Grand Prix Story.

[muddi900]

I'll just leave THIS (http://go.modaco.com/aahowto) here...a few hoops to jump through, but all of them at least seem to have free/legal options available

I actually have a legal US adress and CC on file with Amazon. I use the Kindle store regularly, but I can use the amazon app store. BOOOO!

EDIT: I can buy apps through amazon.com. YAY!

[Satertek]

Just discovered GemRB (https://market.android.com/details?id=net.sourceforge.gemrb&feature=more_from_developer) and OpenTTD (https://market.android.com/details?id=org.openttd.sdl&feature=more_from_developer) Android versions. OpenTTD works great on my Transformer, will try out Baldur's Gate 2 as soon as I track down my discs and do a clean install.

[MalReynolds]

i want plants vs zombies on android store

[Widgetcraft]

i want plants vs zombies on android store

You can buy it from the Amazon Appstore, it's an exclusive there. They offered it for free a while back.

[jpublic]

Except some providers lock out Amazon, and it only works if you're in the USA.

[Joshkdmw]

Battleheart requires my phone to have 2.3 because it's too big for the 30MB limit in 2.2 on the SGS.

In other, happier news, Kairosoft, makers of the awesome Game Dev Story and the unfortunately far less awesome Hot Springs Story have released Grand Prix Story.

I played grand prix story. I was unimpressed.

[J Arcane]

I played grand prix story. I was unimpressed.
Aww. That's the only one I was looking forward to. Hot Springs is a bust and the new school one is pretty mich just Hot Springs with a coat of paint.

What's the problem with it?

[jpublic]

Grand Prix essentially comes down to Game Dev with a coat of paint.

Edit: And about 5 times as addictive. Ye gods.

[Joshkdmw]

Yeah, but for my money, if I'm going to play a sim on my phone that is remarkably similar to game dev story, I'd rather just play game dev story.

Play the lite version of gps, you'll see what I mean.

[jpublic]

I actually find it FAR more entertaining than GDS. There's a lot more thought to the gameplay, and the races are actually fun to watch.

[MalReynolds]

You can buy it from the Amazon Appstore, it's an exclusive there. They offered it for free a while back.

live in canada and it wont work -.-

[Gorvi]

So has anyone taken the $15 plunge with Spectral Souls? It's a port of the PSP game, which I know had severe loading issues, but it does look good. I've also had my eye a bit on Dink Smallwood, it looks interesting.

[Suave Peanut]

Pocket Frogs (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobage.ww.a435.pocketfrogs_android) has been ported over from iOS. I only know of it by a friend of astranoir's who is hooked on it and, having tried it for myself, I am having a good bit of fun. It's very simple and casual but it appeals to the Pokémon collector in me. You do have to launch it from within the Mobage app (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobage.ww) (which requires its own registration) but it's free and there are no ads in-game.

[LordDon]

So has anyone taken the $15 plunge with Spectral Souls? It's a port of the PSP game, which I know had severe loading issues, but it does look good. I've also had my eye a bit on Dink Smallwood, it looks interesting.

It sits there weighing on the back of my mind, but I have yet to pick it up.

[Karak]

I finally bought a Galaxy Samsung 10.1. Would have loved to buy a cheaper one but fuck man, it seems like only the Galaxy plays most the games:(

[Joshkdmw]

It sits there weighing on the back of my mind, but I have yet to pick it up.

Ugh, it haunts me so! One of us really should get it.

[Suave Peanut]

I finally bought a Galaxy Samsung 10.1. Would have loved to buy a cheaper one but fuck man, it seems like only the Galaxy plays most the games:(

Which games have you been playing? I've recently gotten a Xoom and the lack of tablet games is saddening. I've mostly been playing Cut the Rope, HexDefense, and one of the Angry Birds sequels. Quite a bummer that Plants vs. Zombies isn't HD.

[Karak]

Which games have you been playing? I've recently gotten a Xoom and the lack of tablet games is saddening. I've mostly been playing Cut the Rope, HexDefense, and one of the Angry Birds sequels. Quite a bummer that Plants vs. Zombies isn't HD.

No I finally bought it...havent got it yet:) I hear it is the best for gameloft games so that had a good amount of weight in my choice.

[muddi900]

Gameloft ganes are like your favorite console games but they suck.

[Karak]

Gameloft ganes are like your favorite console games but they suck.

I don't know about Gameloft ganes.
But I have had a blast playing their games.

[Suave Peanut]

Looks like there are only 4 Gameloft titles even supported for Xoom. At least one of them is a highly-rated multiplayer HD version of UNO.

[Karak]

Looks like there are only 4 Gameloft titles even supported for Xoom. At least one of them is a highly-rated multiplayer HD version of UNO.

Xoom forum showed a large number of games that worked fine if you said you owned a different tablet, usually the Galaxy.

[Xydarc]

Any recommendations for a new android user? I got my new Droid Bionic yesterday. I've already purchased:

Majesty
Game Dev Story
Star Traders


Games I've no interest in:

Angry Birds
Fruit Ninja
Cut the Rope

[muddi900]

Cut the Rope is probably the best puzzle game I have played in a while. Don't let it's popularity among soccer-mom's fool you, the game is fun.

[Suave Peanut]

I adore Cut the Rope. Best 99c game I've bought.

[Worldcrafter]

Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja are one trick ponies, but Cut the Rope is fantastic. I obsessively 3 starred every level in that game. It got to the point where my wife made me leave my phone any time I went to the bathroom because I'd never come out.

[Kelegacy]

Cut the Rope gave me more value at $1 than some games do at $50. Great great game. Probably the best mobile game I've ever played on Android.

Also, don't forget to look up Gameloft. They aren't on Android Market, but they make some of the best games for Android and the mobile market. They have sales sometimes for $1 and sometimes give away games too. I have Oregon Trail, Nova, Dungeon Hunter, Hero of Sparta and Assassin's Creed. I only paid $2 for them altogether thanks to freebie giveaways.

[Suave Peanut]

The only Gameloft title I've purchased (because they do have such a limited Market presence) was UNO for $2.99. Worth it.

[PathMaster]

I will have to checkout Gameloft.

I have a ton of games on my Droid X, the games I am currently playing:

Airport Mania
Cut The Rope
Defensoid
Dragon, Fly!
Fruit Ninja
Galaxy Domination
HexDefense
ZDefense

[Karak]

I love Gameloft games. I know I am mostly alone except for Suave. But some of their shit is HARD to order right. Fucking fuckers.

Also man the Game Dev Story...is the SHIT! I fucking love love love this game. My god in a sauce pan its awesome.

[Kelegacy]

The thing about Gameloft and Android...well, not just Gameloft but many games, is that some games won't work on certain devices. I have a Droid X and damn near everything works fine, but a couple Gameloft games had notices on their site that the X was a known device to not work. You just have to make sure beforehand.

That's the big problem with Android. Iphones don't have this issue.

[Xydarc]

I am completely hooked on Game Dev Story. Big Daddy 5 just sold 5 mil copies.

[Karak]

I am completely hooked on Game Dev Story. Big Daddy 5 just sold 5 mil copies.

Little Boy Toucher my romantic action game sold 4.5 million. I can't break 5...maybe its the names hahahaha

I admit I spend a good 20 minutes laughing hysterically when one of my ill named titles wins an award.

"Jus Close ur eyes"
"Penile Persuasion"
"Uncle Gophers boner"

I love it.

[Zagrash]

if it hasn't been said in awhile, definitely grab the Amazon app store too, their daily free apps run the gamut...there have definitely been some real jems on there though. It also helps to follow their app store account on twitter, occasionally they'll have a second free app (i.e. Airport Mania 2 the other day - my patience paid off!) that's not their MAIN free app of the day that they'll announce on twitter.

[Xydarc]

The Amazon app was the 2nd app I downloaded and installed. The NFL Fantasy Football app was the first.:)

[PathMaster]

if it hasn't been said in awhile, definitely grab the Amazon app store too, their daily free apps run the gamut...there have definitely been some real jems on there though. It also helps to follow their app store account on twitter, occasionally they'll have a second free app (i.e. Airport Mania 2 the other day - my patience paid off!) that's not their MAIN free app of the day that they'll announce on twitter.

Whenever I see that happen is usually when their first app bombs in ratings and downloads. They continue to offer it, but even the Amazon App changes to list the second one. That is why, I usually check the app several times a day, just in case. That was a good grab, especially since the first Airport Mania was free only a few weeks ago.

[Zagrash]

Whenever I see that happen is usually when their first app bombs in ratings and downloads. They continue to offer it, but even the Amazon App changes to list the second one. That is why, I usually check the app several times a day, just in case. That was a good grab, especially since the first Airport Mania was free only a few weeks ago.

I think they've offered the first Airport Mania for free a few times (it's an Amazon developed game, if it brings in new customers, no loss for them), but when Airport Mania 2 came out, I was very tempted, but figured it'd probably be free eventually, and last week at least for part of the day, it was. Woo! Those silly games are still fun.

[Dostoyevsky]

Recently picked up an Xperia Play basically to replace my PSP. (I like it!) Loaded it up with emulators and roms and only play Zynga poker so far. What a waste I am. At least I just got RE3 to work on it.

[Karak]

Scumm works like a champ on my tablet. Last night I got my 60 old games and started loading them up. Fucking amazing.

[muddi900]

SCUMM-VM was the reason I hacked my PSP originally. I had forgotten about that. If I ever am traveling, I am loading my phone with it.

"How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?"

[Xydarc]

Highborn is a pretty good tactics style game. It takes forever to load on my Droid Incredible, but it's definitely playable.

Here's a review of the iPhone version:
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That looks fun, I'll have to give it a try.

Games I currently have Installed:


Words with Friends*
Archmage* - it's Arcomage from M&M8.
Glow Puzzle* - it's a simple pathfinding puzzler, with like 400 levels. Simple, but diverting.
CityJump* - Basic single-tap game, but he does some fun seasonal things.
HexDefense* - Awesome TD game
Astral Command* - Interesting TD/RTS hybrid
3KTD* - Three Kingdoms Tower Defense - looks neat, haven't played it much.
Game Dev Story - duh
NFS Shift - Got it for a buck. Not bad, not thrilling.
Dungeon Scroll - entertaining RPG/scrabble hybrid.
Spirit - DO NOT GET. The Android version is horrible.
Robo Defense* - Another TD game
Guns n Glory* - Yet another TD game, this one with a western feel
Humans vs Aliens - A Plants vs. Zombies clone. Not as good, but fun.
Hot Springs Story - see GDS above. Duh.
Cordy* - A really well done 3D platformer. it uses in-app transactions to open more levels.
Chalk Ball* - Action/puzzle game with interesting graphical approach.
Cyberlords* - Looks like a Shadowrun-type game.
Scrambled Net* - Made by the guy who did the awesome Tricorder App, puzzle game.
EVAC* - Pacman-esque game with a bit of puzzler/escape built in.
Robotek* - A sort of 1-on-1 battling game featuring a slot-machine-based attacking system. Really awesome.


I also have a license for Dungeon Defender, but I uninstalled it in disgust when they went from a paid app to a in-app-billing supported free app. I also have demos of Zenonia, Zenonia 2, and Caligo Chaser, but haven't tried them yet.

In addition, I've got some Emulators, but you're on your own with them, because Google had shown a tendency to pull the shadier ones. They pulled psx4droid because of blatant copyright infringement, and they pulled the yongzh "oid" series of emulators for open-source violations (he was using Open Source code and not giving credit).

FPSE, which is a PSX one, is fairly awesome though. I've been nothing but pleased with it.
How did I miss this list? Thanks jpub, I'm gonna check these out.

[Xydarc]

SCUMM-VM was the reason I hacked my PSP originally. I had forgotten about that. If I ever am traveling, I am loading my phone with it.

"How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?"
Does that require a rooted phone?

[Karak]

X you do NOT need a rooted phone for Scumm


So here is what I did last night on my Samsung Tablet.

I got the free version of the XCOM spin off for android, I got Icewind Dale 1 and 2, AND Baldurs Gate and...wait for it...PLANESCAPE TORMENT working on my Android phone all of them with the Gem engine.

Then I got the PS1 emulator and got Alone in the Dark 2 working as well as a dozen other games.

Holy shit!

[Xydarc]

X you do NOT need a rooted phone for Scumm


So here is what I did last night on my Samsung Tablet.

I got the free version of the XCOM spin off for android, I got Icewind Dale 1 and 2, AND Baldurs Gate and...wait for it...PLANESCAPE TORMENT working on my Android phone all of them with the Gem engine.

Then I got the PS1 emulator and got Alone in the Dark 2 working as well as a dozen other games.

Holy shit!
:eek: You did all that with SCUMM? Can you link the instructions on how to do it?

[Karak]

:eek: You did all that with SCUMM? Can you link the instructions on how to do it?


No Scumm does the older games stuff.

1. I downloaded the android version of UFO, stand alone and doesn't need any emulator.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.sourceforge.ufoai
Download the extra map files and such from within the config screen on the game.

2. The Gem engine that works for Baldurs gate(with a tiny bit of CFG ini figgling") is in the link below.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.sourceforge.gemrb&hl=en
They have a help forum as well if you need it to get it running. Some phones have to have a bit more messing around than my Galaxy Tab 10.1.

3. FSPE was what I used for the PS1 games. Also on the market with the bios.

[Xydarc]

No Scumm does the older games stuff.

1. I downloaded the android version of UFO, stand alone and doesn't need any emulator.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.sourceforge.ufoai
Download the extra map files and such from within the config screen on the game.

2. The Gem engine that works for Baldurs gate(with a tiny bit of CFG ini figgling") is in the link below.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.sourceforge.gemrb&hl=en
They have a help forum as well if you need it to get it running. Some phones have to have a bit more messing around than my Galaxy Tab 10.1.

3. FSPE was what I used for the PS1 games. Also on the market with the bios.
That is seriously threatening my Deus Ex plans for tonight. If I can get Baldur's Gate running on my Bionic...

[Superman's Dead]

What X-COM game is that, Karak?

[Karak]

What X-COM game is that, Karak?

Its a redo remix called Alien Invasion.

https://g0.gstatic.com/android/market/net.sourceforge.ufoai/ss-480-1-4

Sorry gonna have to rotate that one yourself:)

[PathMaster]

Despite the warning that it may not work on anything older than one year, I am attempting to see if it will run on my Droid X from 13 months ago!

[Karak]

http://forums.gibberlings3.net/index.php?showtopic=21741
Current android builds and forms of Gemrb

[Zagrash]

Airport Mania 2 is free again today (http://www.amazon.com/Airport-Mania-2-Wild-Trips/dp/B005FNNIAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile-apps&qid=1316117300&sr=1-1), for anybody that's interested.

[Jackel]

thanks for the heads up!

[Karak]

So, my wife wanted a Tablet but I didn't want to spend the hot cash for another Galaxy 10.1 so I took my life into my own hands and got her an Archos 101. Despite the on and off reviews I can say 3 things about it.

1 Got PORTS? Jesus I love it. I am surprised it doesn't have serial somewhere.
2 The screen, so far, feels amazing. I am not sure why but I like it as good or better than my own Galaxy.
3 Getting market on there was hard because I followed old directions, once I got back on track she is up and running. Also came with 1-3 apps that are surprisingly good for on install apps.

Price was right as well....damn.

Now for some gaming!

[Xydarc]

Alchemy is more fun than it should be.

[Hawkzombie]

After a while it gets kinda boring...especially with having to buy the game for hints.

[jpublic]

Other stuff I've picked up, as my installed game library shifts with the tides:


Lord of Magic - it's a sort of action defense game that uses the flick mechanic a lot. I actually find it fairly entertaining.
Pocket League Story - Kairosoft. Soccer.
Cyber Knights RPG - It's by the same crew who did the Star Trader RPG. I think it's fairly lame.
Symphony of Eternity - Old school 16-bit JRPG. It's pretty well done.
Shadow Era - Some sort of card game. never got into it.
Zenonia 1-3 - Got them for a buck each, haven't bothered with them yet.
Illusia - Same as for Zenonia.
Inotia 3 - Some sort of action RPG, haven't tried it much
Pumpkins vs. Monsters - Very cute. Another defense game with some PvZ asthetics, try it.
Medieval Castle Defense - Came free from Samsung.
Angry Vikings - Incredible art style on this, basically you run around and slaughter guys. Stupidly fun.
Majesty - got it free from Samsung, haven't tried it yet.

I should note that Spirit HD (which I warned against above) is actually a quite decent game with an interesting surround-the-enemies with your tail mechanic. The game I MEANT to warn against was Phoenix Spirit. My apologies.


Still installed:


Words Free
Archmage Light
Cyberlords
Robotek HD
3Kingdoms TD
NFS Shift
Dungeon Scroll
Game Dev Story
Grand Prix Story
Emulators, including FPSE
Humans v. Aliens
Cordy
Guns n Glory


I also just installed UFO.

I tried that Diversion auto-run-one-button game, and I don't get the attraction.

[Karak]

Last night I played a couple hours of Icewind dale on my tablet and am enjoying this playthrough FAR FAR more than ever on PC. Not sure if its the method of delivery or what, but its great on Android.

[Xydarc]

Thanks jpub. Keep the suggestions coming. I'm going to give Robotek a try.

[Zagrash]

Other stuff I've picked up, as my installed game library shifts with the tides:

[LIST]
Pocket League Story - Kairosoft. Soccer.
Cyber Knights RPG - It's by the same crew who did the Star Trader RPG. I think it's fairly lame.

Game Dev Story
Grand Prix Story


Kairosoft is still taunting me...They dropped the price of Game Dev for the release of Pocket League Story, and I know as soon as I buy either Grand Prix or Hot Springs, those will drop too (Game Dev was cut almost in half the day after I bought it...). now don't get me wrong, I've gotten MORE than my money's worth even at full price from Game Dev, but if they're going to drop the price on the others, I'm willing to give them a few more days to do it.

I'd give Cyber Knights some time too, I bought that one simply because their devs are super-responsive, and will constantly make changes and are open to feedback. I guess I figured $2 was worth the price of admission to what the game could ultimately become.

[jpublic]

My main problem with Cyber Knights is the art. Couldn't they get someone who can draw?

[Karak]

My main problem with Cyber Knights is the art. Couldn't they get someone who can draw?

Ya I have played the shit out of Cyber Knights but awesome looking it aint:)

Also I sort of liked Star Trader but i have only played an hour or so.

[PathMaster]

Okay, Robotek is fun as hell. But damn, the computer can hack anything and I fail consistently.

[Karak]

I just found some amazing games.

Dink Smallwood is n the Android AWESOME
Space STG. That game has already eaten up a good deal of my time. Strategic space sims are my crack.
Also if you like choose your own adventures check out the "Choice of..." series. Really damn cool for so cheap.

[Evil Avnovice]

For those who missed the recent news, NIS America is bringing Disgaea (http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=n&article=pbomb/PrinnyBomb_Vol167.html) to android.

[Superman's Dead]

For those who missed the recent news, NIS America is bringing Disgaea (http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=n&article=pbomb/PrinnyBomb_Vol167.html) to android.

SHIT YES.

10char

[Zagrash]

For those who missed the recent news, NIS America is bringing Disgaea (http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=n&article=pbomb/PrinnyBomb_Vol167.html) to android.

That is fantastic!

Also, my patience has been rewarded!

POCKET LEAGUE STORY IS ON SALE! (https://market.android.com/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.soccer_en&feature=search_result) Woo!!!!

[Suave Peanut]

POCKET LEAGUE STORY IS ON SALE! (https://market.android.com/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.soccer_en&feature=search_result) Woo!!!!

Thanks! And I haven't even played Hot Springs Story since I bought it...

[Zagrash]

Thanks! And I haven't even played Hot Springs Story since I bought it...

it says $3 on the website, but came up as $2.50 on my phone, for what it's worth.

I've gotten sucked back into Game Dev Story lately, so I'd imagine I won't have any problem playing quite a bit of Pocket League Story too. Nice Anniversary present from Kairosoft for me =)


Edit:

"There's a new soccer team on the block: the Fart Sniffers. The new team, which is in an area somewhat removed from the bustle of the big city, is enjoying the support of the local residents.

'I hope this will be a boost to the economy,' said a local cheese maker. 'Business has stunk recently.' We will definitely be following this new team's progress with interest"

I don't think I could have named my team any more perfectly based on that Kickoff News =)

[PathMaster]

For those who missed the recent news, NIS America is bringing Disgaea (http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=n&article=pbomb/PrinnyBomb_Vol167.html) to android.

That would be a blast to have on my phone!

[Hawkzombie]

For those who missed the recent news, NIS America is bringing Disgaea (http://www.nisamerica.com/index.php?nav=n&article=pbomb/PrinnyBomb_Vol167.html) to android.

I cannot like this enough.

[Xydarc]

That is fantastic!

Also, my patience has been rewarded!

POCKET LEAGUE STORY IS ON SALE! (https://market.android.com/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.soccer_en&feature=search_result) Woo!!!!
Installing as I type...

[Vandabo]

My entire weekend was consumed by Grand Prix Story. My god. I thought I had gotten hooked before when I played Game Dev Story for a whole evening. This is the first time that I've played through one of these games 3 times in one day.

[Karak]

Ok So I do have one issue with Android. I don't like that so many things MAY or MAY not work. There is something to be said about a system like a DS lets say. I have spent a couple bucks on some bumpkus programs. However, its still cheaper than shit but I hate losing even a single dollar.

[Karak]

Also is there a good list of "New Games Coming Out!" For android?

[Zagrash]

My entire weekend was consumed by Grand Prix Story. My god. I thought I had gotten hooked before when I played Game Dev Story for a whole evening. This is the first time that I've played through one of these games 3 times in one day.

yeah, I ended up staying up until after 1 playing Pocket League story...I weep for my productivity if Grand Prix and Hot Springs go on sale too...

[Vandabo]

Ok So I do have one issue with Android. I don't like that so many things MAY or MAY not work. There is something to be said about a system like a DS lets say. I have spent a couple bucks on some bumpkus programs. However, its still cheaper than shit but I hate losing even a single dollar.

Other than looking at the reviews for 1 stars, I'm not sure how to get around this. I've been pretty lucky so far, the only things that haven't worked have been free apps/games. I guess that's the trade off for more freedom...

[Karak]

Other than looking at the reviews for 1 stars, I'm not sure how to get around this. I've been pretty lucky so far, the only things that haven't worked have been free apps/games. I guess that's the trade off for more freedom...

Ya. its awesome...but sort of sucks:( I downloaded a good deal of games and MANY work. But a couple don't and they have 5 stars, say they are compatible. You know the deal. Its cool though. But some of them are the ones I REALLY wanted to play:(

I find it funny that say GEmRB, emulators, and the UFO rewrite works, but some games just for the android don't:) But in the end I am saving cash so thats all that matters.

[SilentScreams]

Picked up a HTC Sensation a few weeks ago. Going to have to go through this thread tomorrow and check out some of the games.

Thanks in advance for any I try and end up liking. :)

[Zagrash]

Picked up a HTC Sensation a few weeks ago. Going to have to go through this thread tomorrow and check out some of the games.

Thanks in advance for any I try and end up liking. :)

Grab Game Dev Story and Pocket League Story while they're still on sale =)

[Zagrash]

Also posted in the Android Apps thread -

Amazon is giving a $2 credit on their app store for a tweet:

Link to rules/etc. (http://t.co/VKpKR97f)

[PathMaster]

Gah, NO kairosoft games on Amazon. For shame!!

[Zagrash]

Gah, NO kairosoft games on Amazon. For shame!!

yeah, now that I have the credit, I'm really not completely sure what to spend it on...I've been looking at Highborn since the Amazon app store opened, but it's gotten fairly middling reviews. aah, maybe I'll finally pick up Angry Birds ad-free, I've got the other two from app of the day, I've just been waiting for that one to get in on the free action too I guess.

[PathMaster]

Broke down and purchased my first app of any kind from any market. Game Dev Story for $2.50 through my phone, despite the Market web page saying it is $3.00.

[Zagrash]

Broke down and purchased my first app of any kind from any market. Game Dev Story for $2.50 through my phone, despite the Market web page saying it is $3.00.

Pocket League Story is only $2.50 right now too, I'd definitely recommend it

[Karak]

Pocket League Story is only $2.50 right now too, I'd definitely recommend it

Hey do you like the Pocket games...it seems you like them:) Bahahahahaha.
Your as excitable as me damn...

[Superman's Dead]

Robotek is pretty sweet.

[Zagrash]

Hey do you like the Pocket games...it seems you like them:) Bahahahahaha.
Your as excitable as me damn...

Kairosoft games seem to be like crack to me, I start playing them, and then all of a sudden it's 3 hours later and I should have been sleeping but I'm not, because I need to upgrade my midfielder and get some extra points for my goaltender.

damn those games...

[Lithium Flower]

I stumbled across Game Dev Story and it's like crack. I can't put it down. Sometimes I have to sneak off to the bathroom at work to run a quick advertising campaign and put out a release. HELP ME SOMEONE!!!

[SilentScreams]

So I'm sat at my PC, right? Got a Steam library full of AAA games. Got a 360 downstairs with Gears of War 3 in the disc drive.

And I'm sat here with my phone in my hand playing Game Dev Story...and I can't put it down.

[frederec]

I've got a Galaxy S II coming in the mail today. I know I'm getting Game Dev Story, but I'm also farming this thread for some ideas. I'll probably play around with some emulators a little, but I like a lot of the setup I've got on my hacked PSP, so I'm not sure how it'll go on a device with no d-pad or traditional buttons.

[muddi900]

The only emulators I'd reccomend are the NES ones. The lack of buttons on the NES makes it easy to control on a touchscreen. You can also use a Wiimote with some, and since the gigantic screen on the S2, it's more like a tablet anyway.

[SilentScreams]

This game is going to make my Sensation's already lame battery life even worse I think. :)

[Xydarc]

I stumbled across Game Dev Story and it's like crack. I can't put it down. Sometimes I have to sneak off to the bathroom at work to run a quick advertising campaign and put out a release. HELP ME SOMEONE!!!
Marching bands are not as effective as you'd think in promoting your game company. I found that magazine ads and online ads work well early game.

[Zagrash]

Marching bands are not as effective as you'd think in promoting your game company. I found that magazine ads and online ads work well early game.

I don't think that's what she meant by "help" =)

Kairosoft really should provide counseling and addiction services

[Vandabo]

The only emulators I'd reccomend are the NES ones. The lack of buttons on the NES makes it easy to control on a touchscreen. You can also use a Wiimote with some, and since the gigantic screen on the S2, it's more like a tablet anyway.

I tried to get a wiimote working with a NES emulator last week and no matter what I did the emulator wouldn't pickup the wiimote inputs. I'm not sure if I need a different emulator or a different wiimote app, and instead of trying to figure it out I got Grand Prix Story and I haven't used my tablet for anything else since.

[jpublic]

Genesis ones worked okay. I found SNES a bit touchy. PS1 is bloody hard to play without a pad of some sort, unless you're playing a turn-based game.

[Karak]

Genesis ones worked okay. I found SNES a bit touchy. PS1 is bloody hard to play without a pad of some sort, unless you're playing a turn-based game.

Alone in the Dark series works wonderful for it. But I am new to Android so I haven't tried much else.

[Xydarc]

Destinia from GamEvil is free on the Android market. Looks like an interesting RPG.

[Xydarc]

Yay, sticky!

I dropped a solid 2 hours into game dev last night. I'm scurred to start pocket league.

[Zagrash]

Yay, sticky!

I dropped a solid 2 hours into game dev last night. I'm scurred to start pocket league.

my goaltender is solid, but my defense is woefully behind my midfielders and forwards. Thankfully the other team rarely gets the ball =)


damn these games...

[Xydarc]

Illusia is free today on Amazon's app store.

[Zagrash]

Grand Prix Story is $2.50 now too, get it while it's cheap!


edit: I'm hearing that as of this morning, it's back up to normal price. Hope some of you were able to get it at that price at least!

[Vandabo]

Cut the Rope (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058VW36U?ie=UTF8&ref=mas_faad) is Amazon's free app of the day.

I own it already but haven't gotten around to play it. I hear good things about it, however.

[muddi900]

I got it for free on GetJar, and it is one of the bets games I have played this year.

[Xydarc]

I missed on Gran Prix Story, but I'm still hooked on Pocket League so its all good.

[Zagrash]

I missed on Gran Prix Story, but I'm still hooked on Pocket League so its all good.

I'm trying to juggle both, although I was far enough in Pocket League that I don't mind leaving it for a little while so I can get some racing in. I'm finding I'm not completely sure how to unlock stuff to research in Grand Prix though, so that's kind of annoying

[Kelegacy]

Cut the Rope (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058VW36U?ie=UTF8&ref=mas_faad) is Amazon's free app of the day.

I own it already but haven't gotten around to play it. I hear good things about it, however.

I bought it for a buck and I can't recommend it enough. Awesome.

[Lithium Flower]

I'm finally Game Dev Story free for three days now. woot! So is there a link for that emulator some of the guys were using for old PC games, like PST? Thanks a bunch!

[Bandango]

Symphony of Eternity is free on Amazon today. I actually just bought it last week. Great 16-bit era JRPG.

[StarGypsy]

Symphony of Eternity is free on Amazon today. I actually just bought it last week. Great 16-bit era JRPG.

Same here. Dialog is little strange like most jrpg's. It's definitely worth checking out even if you miss the deal.

[Xydarc]

Zombie Rider is free on Amazon today. Looks fun.

[Angie7F]

I am a self proclamed free games collector, and I recently discovered some good free games.

If you like old school games with a twist, try Crash Pinball.
Its pinball but you have to kill aliens that float around your pinball machine.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ggee.vividruntime.gg_881


If you like eerie games (I don't so I couldn't get far, but it seems cool!)
try Labyrinth of the Goblin.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ggee.vividruntime.gg_919

If you guys have any good FREE games, pls recommend !

[Lance Uppercut]

I am a self proclamed free games collector, and I recently discovered some good free games.

If you like old school games with a twist, try Crash Pinball.
Its pinball but you have to kill aliens that float around your pinball machine.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ggee.vividruntime.gg_881


If you like eerie games (I don't so I couldn't get far, but it seems cool!)
try Labyrinth of the Goblin.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ggee.vividruntime.gg_919

If you guys have any good FREE games, pls recommend !

are you a robot :confused:

[evilgoodwin]

ERROR IDENTITY COMPROMISED

LANCE UPPERCUT SCHEDULED FOR TERMINATION. REPLACE WITH REPLICANT

ALL IS NORMAL AGAIN. BUY OUR VIDEO GAMES.


Rebooting. . . .


Yeah, that guy's a robot cuz he talks funny or something. l o l.

[Mot Wakorb]

Shameless self promotion (and because it's a damn good game): Elder Sign: Omens is a solid game if you're a fan of board-game conversions: http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=25069

[Angie7F]

are you a robot :confused:

Actually, I am not a robot:)
But I do understand why you might think so..

It's just, if choose games that ppl all ready know, its pointless for me to post.
So I just focused on a newer game.

[Gorvi]

Eve of Genesis is the free app of the day from Amazon, totally worth grabbing if you like old 16 bit style JRPGs. I haven't played it yet, but the dev's previous game, Symphony of Eternity, is fun enough.

[Karak]

Actually, I am not a robot:)
But I do understand why you might think so..

It's just, if choose games that ppl all ready know, its pointless for me to post.
So I just focused on a newer game.

Any post about new games are most welcome. Please continue to post if you find stuff. Some of these are gems I would not have discovered without posts in this thread.

[Zagrash]

I've seen Tiny Tower mentioned pretty heavily in some other threads, and it's now available for free on Android.

Tiny Tower - Market Link (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobage.ww.a560.tinytower_android)

[Gorvi]

I've seen Tiny Tower mentioned pretty heavily in some other threads, and it's now available for free on Android.

Tiny Tower - Market Link (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobage.ww.a560.tinytower_android)
Thanks for the heads up. Downloading now, lets see what all the fuss was about.

[appel]

I've seen Tiny Tower mentioned pretty heavily in some other threads, and it's now available for free on Android.

Tiny Tower - Market Link (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobage.ww.a560.tinytower_android)

Does any sane person install a game that require those permissions? If nothing else it is a sure sign of a incompetent developer, or one with malicious intents.

FINE (GPS) LOCATION
Access fine location sources such as the Global Positioning System on the device, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power.
READ CONTACT DATA
Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your device. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.
READ PHONE STATE AND IDENTITY
Allows the application to access the phone features of the device. An application with this permission can determine the phone number and serial number of this phone, whether a call is active, the number that call is connected to and the like.
RETRIEVE RUNNING APPLICATIONS
Allows application to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. May allow malicious applications to discover private information about other applications.
CHANGE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
Allows an application to change the state of network connectivity.
CHANGE WI-FI STATE
Allows an application to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points, and to make changes to configured Wi-Fi networks.
DISCOVER KNOWN ACCOUNTS
Allows an application to get the list of accounts known by the device.

[Karak]

As I posted in the other thread
Many of these are 100% normal, many are not

Why Android requires app information can include the following but are not limited to-

Pause if you get a call
Ask you if you want to ignore particular calls
If it is add supported

But here is a good thread and explains everything including what to watch out for.
http://androidforums.com/android-app...w-android.html

As with everything we all need to decide what is and is not legit. But it obviously isn't as nefarious as it sounds when your either accepting or turning down the applications request for data.

[appel]

Pause if you get a call: Will happen anyways when the game no longer is the foreground app, so not applicable for games.

Ignore calls: In a game? What?

Ad supported: Why advertisers want a never changing device unique id I can understand, but is that really what we users want? They should use ANDROID_ID which requires no permission. For devices where the ANDROID_ID is broken they could just generate a id and keep it in the app data. I doubt it is critical for them to be able to track a device between factory resets.

Perhaps I'm being just silly and Google should just remove permissions since most people accept everything anyways. :)

[Karak]

Pause if you get a call: Will happen anyways when the game no longer is the foreground app, so not applicable for games.

Ignore calls: In a game? What?

Ad supported: Why advertisers want a never changing device unique id I can understand, but is that really what we users want? They should use ANDROID_ID which requires no permission. For devices where the ANDROID_ID is broken they could just generate a id and keep it in the app data. I doubt it is critical for them to be able to track a device between factory resets.

Perhaps I'm being just silly and Google should just remove permissions since most people accept everything anyways. :)

Don't know, as I posted in the other thread the game dev data and the white sheet data both said that. So you may need to email the market and ask as they all think this is needed for some apps despite reservations. Or just don't download it.

[J Arcane]

Sounds like spyware to me. Phones are not immune to it, and it's UN surprising from a freemium, adware and microtransaction funded game.

Wonder if the iOS version is as bad. Glad I don't have it anymore.

[Angie7F]

Any post about new games are most welcome. Please continue to post if you find stuff. Some of these are gems I would not have discovered without posts in this thread.

Thanks karak :)

Its so sad that many free games are spyware and other malicious stuff.

This is why when I find one good (legit) free game company, i stick to it, and G-Gee is one of them.
I also believe companies and games like this deserve appreciation and recognition too.

That said, I still do play Minecraft, AngryBirds etc...

My understanding is that iPhones don't have spyware problems because apple has a strict screening system, whereas android doesn't have a unified system and has loop holes for non-legit apps to slip through.

I am new to Android and obviously lack in protecting myself from these problems... What is the correct way to understand the market now, and how can I protect myself from this???

[evilgoodwin]

I suppose the best way is to just do research on the game. Read comments and ratings, and try to only download from trusted developers.

The thing about the Apple store, though, is that there's a few companies that straight up sell 100% knock-off apps that are direct clones of real games. Apple's store may not be full of spyware, but they seem to not care when knock-offs appear.

[PathMaster]

Most of the apps I grab are from Amazon's store currently, and honestly..it is usually the FAoTD. Unless I know it right off, I wait until later in the day and check the general reviews. Mass consensus usually sways me.

I usually only grab things from the regular Market after they are pointed out to me on sites like COG. Or again, it is something I know.

[muddi900]

The only difference between iPhone and android apps is that android apps show you the permissions, which have been titled as scarily as possible.

[Spectre-7]

Serious. I installed an app yesterday that wanted permission to bugger me in my sleep. With spiders. And clowns.

*shudder*

[appel]

The only difference between iPhone and android apps is that android apps show you the permissions, which have been titled as scarily as possible.

Only the ones that can be used for nerfarious purposes have scary descriptions. Apps that require them usually does so because of developer laziness and rarely because of actual need.

[muddi900]

Well the titles of the permissions is weird. Sharing on Twitter requires 'Access to Contacts', having it pause when call requires 'Accessing your phone state'. This is true for iphone too. Google can enable conditional or limited approvals(there's an app for that), for extra cautious people.

[Serapth]

Android has its killer app. Photoshop touch, fucking amazing app! Reviewing soon, but wow its amazing


Tablet only though.

[Joshkdmw]

Android has its killer app. Photoshop touch, fucking amazing app! Reviewing soon, but wow its amazing


Tablet only though.

Why read the review now? I already hear it's awesome.

:p

[muddi900]

Android has its killer app. Photoshop touch, fucking amazing app! Reviewing soon, but wow its amazing


Tablet only though.

IIRC ipad has had it for a year. Will have to fire up iTunes to check, which I don't want to do.

[Serapth]

IIRC ipad has had it for a year. Will have to fire up iTunes to check, which I don't want to do.

No it doesn't, that's more a Photoshop for idiots. This is a touch version of the full product, not some redeye photo touch up app.
Android has that app too.

[muddi900]

I am not talking about photoshop express, there is a a whole suite of apps, but they require desktop photoshop:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-nav-for-photoshop/id426614130?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-color-lava-for-photoshop/id417634383?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-eazel-for-photoshop/id421302663?mt=8

The android app looks more than that though. Cool.

[Deadend]

There is a game called Blood And Glory for Android now, it's a knock off of Infinity Blade, just the sword part.

Except that it's kind of shit. As a good portion of the time when I hit the dodge buttons or the block button, the game reads that as a slash.. which means I take a hit. So it's kind of unresponsive.

It's also freemium and most gear is priced stupidly high. Like $40 real dollars when converted. There is no exploration, just hitting things with a sword.

It's impressive on a technical level and for feeling bad about Android not having Infinity Blade, but it's the Farmville to Infinity Blade's Harvest Moon.

[Evil Avnovice]

Chu Chu Rocket (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sega.ccr&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zZ WdhLmNjciJd) and World of Goo (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twodboy.worldofgoodemo&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50d 29kYm95Lndvcmxkb2Znb29kZW1vIl0.) are now available in the marketplace.

Of the two, only World of Goo has a demo for sampling.

[Gorvi]

Jelly Defense (https://market.android.com/details?id=pl.idreams.jellydefense&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsInBsLmlkc mVhbXMuamVsbHlkZWZlbnNlIl0.). It was the free app of the day on Amazon a few days back, but it's completely worth the purchase if you enjoy Tower Defense. A very solid game.

[Lance Uppercut]

There is a game called Blood And Glory for Android now, it's a knock off of Infinity Blade, just the sword part.

Except that it's kind of shit. As a good portion of the time when I hit the dodge buttons or the block button, the game reads that as a slash.. which means I take a hit. So it's kind of unresponsive.

It's also freemium and most gear is priced stupidly high. Like $40 real dollars when converted. There is no exploration, just hitting things with a sword.

It's impressive on a technical level and for feeling bad about Android not having Infinity Blade, but it's the Farmville to Infinity Blade's Harvest Moon.

I was wondering how that was when I saw it in the iOS App Store. Thanks for the heads up.

[Gorvi]

I posted this over in the deals forum, but I figured it may not be seen there, so I'll repost here. Minecraft - Pocket Edition is on sale now for 10 cents, down from $6.99. It's certainly worth a look, I've had the demo for a while and it isn't half bad.

[Karak]

Man Onlive for the Android is the shit. Got my account up and running and was playing Dirt 3 on the Galaxy 10.1 tab in about 3 minutes. Holy Ballz this this is going to almost replace my console completely.

[Serapth]

Man Onlive for the Android is the shit. Got my account up and running and was playing Dirt 3 on the Galaxy 10.1 tab in about 3 minutes. Holy Ballz this this is going to almost replace my console completely.

Do you have the control?

[Karak]

Do you have the control?

No sir. I was doing Dirt 3 with the onscreen controls which was stellar. Sadly, I have the wi-fi version(no usb) of the Galaxy 10.1 so I have to investigate whether that controller works with bluetooth on android, it says it does on PC but then says wireless on tablets. Which makes me nervous it needs a usb wireless adaptor(shown on their webpage).

I am checking more into it right now.

[Suave Peanut]

I installed OnLive based on your recommendation. It should be mentioned that you get a copy of LEGO Batman just for installing it. Even if I can't deal with it on the Galaxy Tab, I still got a free game out of it that I can just play on PC!

[Karak]

I installed OnLive based on your recommendation. It should be mentioned that you get a copy of LEGO Batman just for installing it. Even if I can't deal with it on the Galaxy Tab, I still got a free game out of it that I can just play on PC!

Yonkers yep. I forgot. I am not so sure how those kind of games will work on my screen with onscreen controls. Dirts are to the far left and right and seem doable and don't restrict the camera by the way the game is setup.

I wonder how Batman fares? Feedback on that. I would like to know.

Ya I did about 5 hours of Dirt last night and, though its not 1080p on my tablet, its by far the highest res game on my tablet I have played and I am showing the peeps at work my replays and its amazing to see the look on their faces as I am playing it on our shitty wireless here at work:)

Hope it works for ya. Hey its free so testing it is a no lose situation I guess.

[Joshkdmw]

Onlive I'd apparently not for use on Android in Canada. Some sort of delay, or we won't get it at all. I dunno.

[johnperkins21]

Just an FYI, Game Dev Story is only 10 cents on the Android Market (https://market.android.com/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.gamedev3en) today. It's worth the ~$3 that it normally goes for, but it's a no-brainer at $0.10.

[jpublic]

So, worst update ever goes to Electronic Arts on PvZ, which apparently broke it for every one.

[J Arcane]

Welcome to the joys of EA mobile games. They're infamous for that on iOS, almost every game they have on the App Store is rated around 3 stars because at some point they've released an update that broke everything.

I've been lucky enough to miss the bad updates for the EA games I've bought, but it's a pretty regular occurrence.

[Gorvi]

I think that happened recently with Tetris on Android as well. And here I was actually considering buying PvZ. They also just released Dead Space on Android yesterday, but for $7 that's a bit steep right now.

[J Arcane]

I paid $10 for Dead Space on iPad. Couldn't really get past the controls though. Looks pretty, but actually playing it was a bitch.

[Gorvi]

I paid $10 for Dead Space on iPad. Couldn't really get past the controls though. Looks pretty, but actually playing it was a bitch.
Which is kind of what I suspected. The screenshots on the store looked great on my phone, but it didn't look like something that would control all that well. I wish they'd just do a port of Dead Space Extraction.

[muddi900]

Extraction would be a cakewalk on a touchscreen.

[Suave Peanut]

GTA III is available and on sale for $2.99. I'll give it a shot. I've lost $3 on bad burritos, I can take a chance on an app.

[Zagrash]

Kairosoft is on a bit of a roll lately. First Epic Astro Story (https://market.android.com/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.frontier_en&feature=more_from_developer), and today I see they've released Mega Mall Story (https://market.android.com/details?id=net.kairosoft.android.depart_en)...

I've only picked up Epic Astro Story so far, but I've heard good things about Mega Mall as well. Now they just need to have a freaking sale again!