iPhone and iPod Touch Games -- Ongoing Sales

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This is a continuation of this previous thread. Since it reached 5,000+ posts making a new thread is easier to read through.

Post any deals you find, recommendations, requests for deals, etc. Please keep things as civil as possible. There's no such thing as a bad deal post and reviews are opinions. :)


Apple iPhone & iPod Touch games in the App store are constantly going on sale. While I originally posted games and prices in this post, it's become almost impossible to keep up with it all. Feel free to post in this topic on good deals and games you enjoy. Developers are also encouraged to join in, especially if they are running promos or sales.

If you want to check out a particular game, try the following review sites, or ask in here so fellow CAG's can assist you.

Price Drop Sites

App & Game Review Sites


Important Notes:

  1. Make sure to check for periodic updates either in iTunes or on your iPod\iPhone. For each release of new firmware, there's usually a bunch of games updated right afterward.
  2. Some applications also go on sale by their authors when they reach 1 million download and similar milestones.
  3. Apps often have specials the day before, during, and after holidays, regardless if said game/app is related to the holiday.
  4. Newly released apps will often have a % or dollar amount off for a limited period of time to gain a large following quicker. While browsing the app store you can go to a particular type or genre and order according to release date. This can make finding new app discounts faster.
  5. Make sure to backup your purchases in iTunes to CD/DVD for safe keeping. You can do this by clicking File-->Library-->Backup to Disc. Then choose all purchases, applications only, and full or incremental backup. How often is up to you, but I do this monthly, or more often if I buy a lot of apps.
  6. Apps can be redownloaded without incurring an extra charge if you previously purchased it. This is good if you have a crash and forget to backup your purchases. I don't know if this is a permanent feature so backing up regularly is still important.
  7. I strongly advise not to buy iTunes Gift Cards by 3rd parties unless you know they can be trusted. Retail stores, receiving cards as gifts, etc are the best ways. There are many credit card scams, stolen cards, hacked cards going around, especially on Ebay.
  8. If you are the victim of a iTunes Card scam or get your account locked due to one not all hope is lost. Apple has been fairly lenient on these issues. Call Apple directly at 1-800-MY-APPLE, or check the iTunes Store support site. Also going to your local Apple Store to discuss it can help. The account locking is an automated process and can be reversed. This can take time so be cautious if you use gift cards from 3rd party sources.
  9. If you somehow break your iPhone or iPod Touch, you have some options. If you bought the Applecare warranty it should be covered for most items. If your Applecare ran out or you don't have one, try these sites for do it yourself replacement parts & fixes.
    iFixit Touch Repair Guide ; iFixit iPhone Repair Guide ; TechRestore
  10. Using a screen protector can extend the life of your device. Most stores carry these, but they can be hard to install. The best I have personally used are made by a company called Power Support. They have both clear and anti-glare protectors. They are easier to install because the protector is a firm yet thin piece of plastic. Two come in a pack, average price I've seen is $20. They have an Ebay Store that might save you a few bucks.
 
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[quote name='HumpsMcLovin']I almost bought Fastar yesterday! So glad I waited.[/QUOTE]

Bah, that would've been worse. It would've been $1.99 after having been $1! :p
 
Re-live the BP oil spill disaster with Plug the Pipe (http://itunes.apple.com/app/plug-the-pipe/id379806617?mt=8), currently FREE.

"Stop the oil flow with an assortment of entertaining tools from top hats to toilets and everything between. Can you compensate for the ocean's current or the pressure of the oil to complete the level with a new high score?

Unlock new items for more fun or just play to beat your previous high or low score in each level by creating as much or as little pollution as possible while trying to stop the oil flow. Quick-play mode provides endless map and item variations for limitless play with every item available.

Plug The Pipe uses the same advanced 3D physics engine found in games on next-gen consoles. This allows Plug The Pipe to have very accurate and extremely fun arcade style play with limitless variation."
 
[quote name='Showstoppa42']2K Sports NHL 2K11: Launch Special, Only $1.99 for a limited time!

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http://www.appshopper.com/games/2k-sports-nhl-2k11

2K Sports NHL 2K11 Lite: Try the Lite version for free!

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http://www.appshopper.com/games/2k-sports-nhl-2k11-lite[/QUOTE]

I think this is a well done game. Very fun and well worth the $1.99
 
[quote name='dougstill']I think this is a well done game. Very fun and well worth the $1.99[/QUOTE]

I really liked it too. It's great to just jump in and play some classic arcade hockey. Honestly, I didn't even need anything more than the lite version.
 
[quote name='Stry-ker']Zombie Infection is .99 down from 4.99[/QUOTE]
Egads, I need another zombie shooter like I need. . .well, nothing. I have way too many zombie titles already. And yet. All those glowing reviews. The fine Gameloft tradition of "borrowing" aspects of other established genre titles (hello, Resident Evil). And the sweet allure of that .99-for-a-limited-time-only price reduction. Aaaaagh. I am weak. Must. Download. Now. . .
 
[quote name='GamerChris']I can't tell what this game is about. the description is full of Engrish like this:

"A.I :
- The Aliens are made of special artificial intelligence will disturb you and high sensitivity, cool action will be excited."[/QUOTE]

They totally had me at "cool action will be excited"!

Wait . . . what? :whistle2:s

Looks like they also have a another version of the same game, where you play as the aliens, which is also free for today:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/destroy9-alien/id372718312?mt=8

No idea what either of these games actually are, but what the hell, they're free and they look like they could be interesting.
 
Nice, in for zombie infection, have been waiting for this game for a while, but it never really seemed worth 5 bucks. I had heard lots of people say it was better then resident evil though, which isn't surprising considering how total shit resident evil was.
 
[quote name='arcane93']They totally had me at "cool action will be excited"!

Wait . . . what? :whistle2:s

Looks like they also have a another version of the same game, where you play as the aliens, which is also free for today:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/destroy9-alien/id372718312?mt=8

No idea what either of these games actually are, but what the hell, they're free and they look like they could be interesting.[/QUOTE]

I think these games were free a while back as I remember the "wording" of their description being discussed. If they are the games I'm thinking of, they're actually pretty fun and worth getting for free.

Also, I feel Fastar is decent at best. The whole idea of only fighting squares seems a bit stupid and there's basically no RPG aspect of the game. It's good having countless modes though none of them stray far from the normal mode. A good title to pick up for free but I'm glad I never paid for it.
 
[quote name='GamerChris']I can't tell what this game is about. the description is full of Engrish like this:

"A.I :
- The Aliens are made of special artificial intelligence will disturb you and high sensitivity, cool action will be excited."[/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure these games are both 2d defense style games. In the vein of Defend Your Castle for wii ware. Essentially you just build units from the left, and they walk forward automatically fighting whatever comes to the right. You just keep building more units, until you have made enough right decisions to overcome the other side. Its like extremely simple tower defense. As far as the 2 different versions of the game, I believe one is the human campaign, and the other is the alien.
 
Wanted to drop in and tell everyone that we're collaborating with appgratuites.com and making our hit game, Twistum, free for a day.
itunes.apple.com/us/app/twistum-addictive-fruit-matching/id351839686?mt=8

Also, we just released a really cool flashlight app for the iphone 4. It's free and has on/off motion sensing capabilities. Check it out!
itunes.apple.com/us/app/imotion-flashlight/id385063407?mt=8



Phuong Vo - Enlevel Studio
 
[quote name='ViolentLee']^Great price and good reviews, but NHL 2K11 is really sketchy on its compatibility. On its iTunes store requirements, it says it's compatible with everything; but in the description, it says it won't work with first-gen iPhone, 3G, or iPod Touch. What about 3Gs? And why the discrepancy?

I may just not buy it out of annoyance with 2K for being such dumb-asses about the whole thing. I imagine people are buying this for non-compatible devices and getting screwed.

And before anyone mentions it, I know people could just get the Lite version first to see if it works on their device.[/QUOTE]

I think the 'requirements' are pretty friggin' clear, personally.

Anyways, I have it for the 3GS, and it's actually not too damned bad. It looks like an early PS2 era-ish game, the controls are simple, and it's kinda fun. Then again, I'm a die-hard hockey fan, who picks up NHL games on release day each year...So I'll get my $2 worth out of it.
 
[quote name='Enlevel Studio']Wanted to drop in and tell everyone that we're collaborating with appgratuites.com and making our hit game, Twistum, free for a day.
itunes.apple.com/us/app/twistum-addictive-fruit-matching/id351839686?mt=8

Also, we just released a really cool flashlight app for the iphone 4. It's free and has on/off motion sensing capabilities. Check it out!
itunes.apple.com/us/app/imotion-flashlight/id385063407?mt=8



Phuong Vo - Enlevel Studio
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Cool! Free is always good in my book. Thanks for the heads up! And welcome to the glory that is CAG . . .
 
Crazy Test is the new OpenFeint Free Game of the Day (http://itunes.apple.com/app/crazy-test-simple-addictive/id365711133?mt=8).

"In short bursts of frantic fun you will tap, swipe, tilt, shake and drag your way through 3 game modes and a ton of different mini games. Take the test and prove to yourself and the world just how crazy you are!

KEY FEATURES
+ 70 micro games in the Crazy Test to complete
+ 40+ achievements for you to unlock
+ 3 game modes for you to explore
+ OpenFeint enabled
+ Dynamic difficulty to keep you on your toes
+ Shuffling micro game order to keep things fresh
+ Challenge your friends through OpenFeint
+ Online leaderboards"
 
[quote name='mkernan']Across Age just dropped to $2.99, down from $5.99:

http://appshopper.com/games/across-age[/QUOTE]

Awesome! Been waiting awhile to pick this one up!

[quote name='Mike UFC']Just noticed Shining Force dropped to $0.99. I hope they put part 2 out as well.

http://appshopper.com/games/shining-force[/QUOTE]


Check the other Sega apps as well. Sonic 1 & 2 dropped to $2.99. I might have to pick them up at that price.
 
Jumped on Dodonpachi, Shining Force, Across Age and Zombie Infection -- along with PathPix, a well-received puzzle game that seems just close enough to Picross to interest me.

Still Free & Good:
Alphabetic is a fun game -- like hidden-object, but with letters.
http://appshopper.com/games/alphabetic
Beauty Puzzle has dozens of pictures of hot Asian girls, that you can turn into various jigsaw puzzles
http://appshopper.com/games/a-simple-beauty-puzzle

Also got a couple recommendations for games that were free a while back ($0.99 now) and I actually enjoyed:
Drums Challenge: Fun rhythm game for $0.99
http://appshopper.com/games/drums-challenge
iFighter 1945: Pretty good vertical shmup with several difficulty options
http://appshopper.com/games/ifighter-1945
Super KO Boxing 2: Way better than I thought it would be!
http://appshopper.com/games/super-ko-boxing-2

Anyone have opinions on Namco's Star Trigon? It's back down to $1.99 from $4.99 and I've been intrigued.
 
Meridian, makers of Alive 4-ever, has put all their games on sale for $.99 in celebration of A4F's first bday.

I co-sign on Alphabetic btw, very fun and good for the little ones.
 
[quote name='rez420']hey, long time CAG, first time posting in this thread...
just a heads up on a couple of good game that just had price drops...

Princess Fury, from 1.99 to .99
http://itunes.apple.com/app/princessfury/id374135051?mt=8

and Alive 4Ever Returns, from 2.99 to .99
http://itunes.apple.com/app/alive-4-ever-returns/id344374566?mt=8

both are awesome, especially for 99 cents ![/QUOTE]

Thanks. The AppSpy review of PrincessFury sold me. I'll be picking it up. Also, it seems that the ipad version dropped from $1.99 to $0.99 as well. Thanks for the post!

http://appshopper.com/games/princessfuryarcade-adventure-for-ipad
 
[quote name='jamesesdad']bummer, no discount on Espgaluda 2 :whistle2:\[/QUOTE]

These were my exact thoughts. It was the first thing I checked when I saw Don was released.
 
Today's Great App a Day game is the 3D puzzler Fayju Ball (http://www.greatappaday.com/details/fayju-ball/).
"FAYJU BALL uses real world gravity in a multi-level 3D physics puzzle game. roll the balls into the correct holes. If the wrong one goes in, don't worry just turn your phone upside down and they will fall out.

- 60 awesome levels
- Auto saves your best time on each level
- Medal achievement system
- Intuitive controls using the built-in accelerometer
- Gameplay in 3D physics
- Stunning 3D graphics"


Free App Calendar is offering a match-3 game called Bumble Tales (http://www.freeappcalendar.com/details.php?id=338).
"Grand adventures occur in the smallest places as the Bumbles of Springleton embark on their first handheld adventure! Join 12 adorable characters in match-3 play to collect resources that unlock special powers and stories. Enjoy a relaxing game with over 90 levels in Story Mode or race the clock in Arcade Mode!"
 
Doodle Dash! is the latest OpenFeint Free Game of the Day offering (http://itunes.apple.com/app/doodle-dash/id382456881?mt=8).

"In Doodle Dash! , you tilt-to-control a cute blue monster named "Dash" through the Doodle Forest to collect as many gems as you can before getting caught by the monsters.

You'll wade past evil flying bunnies, bombs, snakes, and fat cyclops as you collect gems and mystery boxes (which Dash hasn't quite decided if he likes or not).

** Unlock special in-game achievements and compete with your friends (and even the world!) on OpenFeint---Can you get the highest Doodle Dash! score?? Don’t get too cocky though, Doodle Dash! may be easy to learn, but it can be hard to master. Just don’t take our word for it, try unlocking all 16 achievements for yourself!"
 
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