kyle Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I was really shocked at how much I like playing video games on my IPOD TOUCH. There are some nice games for it and all the game are pretty cheap. I've been playing alot of Need for Speed and double jump as of late. Anyone else?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kripto Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I'm actually developing games for iPhone/iPod and they're very impressive little machines. The fact that all controls have to be either touch screen and/or accelerometer-based can lead to some very innovative gameplay mechanics. BTW- There's a free version of Adventure on the app store which is worth a download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 What games have you made, Kripto? I'd love to try them. I don't game with the iPod Touch.. but I do with the iPhone 3GS . It's a great machine, and there are games out for it now that are exceeding the Dreamcast's level of graphics. I still play this thing more than my PSP GO, which is a shock to me. However, I think it's because it's my all in once device, and it's always with me. The PSP won't do the same for me as I never have it with me when I want to play it. Some games I love: Star Wars Trench Run (Picture the first level of Star Wars Rogue Squadron II) Glow Hockey Beat It! Edge (or w/e they're calling it now...) Real Racing Jet Car Stunts LightBike Sway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kripto Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 What games have you made, Kripto? I'd love to try them. I have one game for the iPhone out at the moment. It's old-school arcade-style but with Tap-To-Destroy. You can see a video of gameplay HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have had an iPod Touch 3G for a couple of months, and I think it's great! I use it mostly for web surfing, email, and reading eBooks, but I also have quite a few games. The iDevice is ideal for "on the go" gaming, when you have a few minutes to kill while waiting for a bus or appointment. Some retro-ish games I really like and can recommend: - AstroZapper: Arcade Asteroids with a few updates. There's a lite version available for free! - Vector Tanks: an excellent remaking of arcade BattleZone. - Pacman Championship Edition - Racer: a straightf-forward multilane racer with touch screen controls. Fun - and there's a lite version. - Flight Control: use your finger to draw flight paths onscreen to direct landing airplanes and avoid collisions. Simple yet cool! - StarPagga: a well-done 3D space combat game, more Colony Wars like than anything else. - Parcel Panic: similar to Crazy Taxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) I have had an iPod Touch 3G for a couple of months... What the hell is an iPod Touch 3G? That must be a really freakin cool iPod Touch to have cell phone service! Edited January 17, 2010 by DaytonaUSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 3G = 3rd generation. That's what they're called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) What is the free version of Adventure called? I can't seem to find it in the app store by searching the obvious names ("Adventure" and "Atari", primarily). **edit: Nevermind, I found it. Come to think of it, I had it before, but lost it when my phone got bricked a few months back.. I completely about it and haven't re-downloaded it yet Edited January 17, 2010 by Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorisabouttodie Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I always thought I was a Nintendo guy, and while I still think the lack of actual d-pad ruins a lot of games on the iPod Touch (like Pac man championship for example). It amazes me the games that do work are light years ahead of the DS counterparts. I love NOVA, it's like Halo/Metroid Prime combined into the best all around portable fps . I also really get into Zenonia (Zedla style RPG). There are some other games too, but the thing about the touch I like it's more portable and more likely for me to have around, when I am at the Doctors office waiting or another boring moment in life. Of course I use mine primary for music and sometimes movies, but I find myself hooking into free wifi all over the place to catch up on mail, facebook, or even send some IM's to my sweet heart... The iPod Touch despite not being the perfect fit as a gaming or web browser seem's to be the best all around device and I don't get weird stares when I pull it out like I used to with the DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian63 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I would have to pass. I really hate the iPhone. and pretty much ianything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I love my iPod touch - best gadget I've owned to date. Best part of it is that with patience, one can accumulate a lot of games very cheap and/or free just by waiting for sales. My retro fix is filled on it by: Alien Attack - Space Invaders Clone Meteors - Asteroids clone Star Rangers - Star Raiders in the 21st century (This is a must have, imo) Vector Blaster - tempest like clone Lander - Lunar Lander clone Frogger Pole Position Dragons Lair PacMan C.E. Galaga Remix c64 (c64 emulator - Bruce Lee comes with it free) Other notable mentions (not necessarily retro related) Doodle Jump Peggle Pinball Dreams and Pinball Fantasies The Quest - An 80s style First person rpg Geared Ravensword - MOdern oblivion style rpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would really like to try Vector Blasters - but it's no longer available in the Apps Store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would have to pass. I really hate the iPhone. and pretty much ianything Have you tried the games on the iPhone or iPod Touch?? There is some real fun to be had there. It's a great gaming platform...and a pretty good media platform as well (not to mention being a nice phone ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would really like to try Vector Blasters - but it's no longer available in the Apps Store. Dang. Really? I have it and it's quite fun. I wonder why they pulled it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) I would really like to try Vector Blasters - but it's no longer available in the Apps Store. Dang. Really? I have it and it's quite fun. I wonder why they pulled it? Yay! Glad I got it when I did then. I'm sure it wasn't copyright infringement or anything. It was one of the earlier games so he probably just didnt want to pay another 99 bucks to put it up in the store for another year. I doubt the game made much money. Edited January 19, 2010 by DaytonaUSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) I would have to pass. I really hate the iPhone. and pretty much ianything Have you tried the games on the iPhone or iPod Touch?? There is some real fun to be had there. It's a great gaming platform...and a pretty good media platform as well (not to mention being a nice phone ) I agree with everything you said. I always roll my eyes when people say they hate i devices because it's nothing but pure jealousy and BS. First off, how do you "hate" a piece of electronics? Did it rape your mother? Not pay your rent? Also, you'd have to be a brain dead moron not to admit the iPhone is the easiest and most enjoyable phone to use, and at the very least, has been extremely important to shaping what cell phones are today. I bet the cell phone you use uses more than a handful of design elements from the iPhone. Not to mention, the iPod and iMac ect are wonderfully built machines that do their job much better than comparable units. ANYwho, last I checked this was a thread talking about iPhone gaming. Why you have to come and shit on it is beyond me. You don't see me going on the Wii threads and saying how much I think the balance board is a crock do you? Why not? Because I have no business being there as I don't own or play the dang thing. Edited January 19, 2010 by DaytonaUSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 The only people that I've ever heard really rag on the iPhone are the Blackberry fanboys...or IT professionals that are too married to their MS products to see past their monitors. But still...even those people realize that it's a great media player and a good gaming platform... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 The only people that I've ever heard really rag on the iPhone are the Blackberry fanboys...or IT professionals that are too married to their MS products to see past their monitors. But still...even those people realize that it's a great media player and a good gaming platform... Every naysayer in my office was negative only until I let them play with my iPhone for 10 minutes. After a quick run around in the OS, Safari, youtube, and in a few key programs and games, they were beaming ear to ear. PC fan or not. Even the guys who stick with their Storms constantly talk about getting an iPod Touch at the very least to try some of the apps they're missing out on. I was the first to get an iPhone. Now we have 4 in our small department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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