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This is a continuation of this previous thread. Since it was getting very close to the 5,000 thread mark, I figured it was time for a reset.

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.


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

• 148 Apps
• App Shopper iOS / App Shopper Mac
• Free App Alert
• Touch Arcade
• Free App A Day

App & Game Review Sites

• IGN Wireless
• MacLife iPad
• MacLife iPod/iPhone
• Slide to Play
• Touch Arcade
• Touch Gen
• TUAW Games

Free App offers from Developers
• Get a free copy of the Number Fill app for iOS by sending an email to [email protected] with subject "iOSApp:" (while supplies last).

YouTube Video Reviews

• iPad Game Reviews
• iPhone\iPod Touch Game Reviews

Apple Game Center
Apple Game Center allows you to keep a friends list, track your in game achievements, and compare with your friends. Many games are starting to support this. Currently this only runs on iPod & iPhone, but an update will be coming soon that enables this for iPad users.

Make sure to checkout the official CAG Game Center Exchange Thread. You can post your game center name and see the names of your favorite CAG'rs. You can also exchange OpenFeint & Plus+ names there.

ITUNES GIFT CARD SALES
Gamestop: 6/8 to 6/14, $25 iTunes gift card for $20

Important Notes:

1. Make sure to check for periodic updates either in iTunes or on your iOS devices. 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 re-downloaded 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 page. 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 iOS device, 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 using one of the repair guides on iFixit to repair it yourself. Apple Stores have been known to give discounts if you bring in a iOS device that they will not fix since it's not in warranty. This discount however is very small.

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. Griffin Technologies and Zagg are also very good.

11. Universal Apps have a small plus sign in the upper left corner next to their price. They can be played natively on both the iPad and iPod/iPhone. iPhone games that are not universal can still be played on the iPad with a lower resolution. Non universal iPad games cannot be played on the iPhone.


Recommended Games by Genre
Feel free to add games, genres or move titles as needed. This list is to give CAGs a chance to catch up on missed high-quality games and to get new users started on "can't miss" titles to download for their new idevice. Underlined titles are universal (ipad and iphone/ipod touch). Italic are iPad only.

Casual - Tiny Wings, Angry Birds, Doodle Jump, Fruit Ninja, Cut the Rope. World of Goo, Osmos, Bird Strike - GOLD EDITION, Parachute Ninja, Pilot Winds, Depict, Flight Control, Time Geeks: Find All!, Bird Zapper!, Tapper World Tour, Amazing Breaker
Shooter - Tilt to Live, Galaxy on Fire 2, Espgaluda II, Dodonpachi Resurrection, Space Miner: Space Ore Bust, Radiant, Warblade, MetalStorm: Online, Minotron 2112
F/TPS/Action - Shadowgun, N.O.V.A., N.O.V.A. 2, Infinity Blade, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, Dead Space, Shadow Guardian
Dual-Stick Shooter - Age of Zombies, Minigore, Solomon's Keep, Solomon's Boneyard
Action/Arcade - Jet Ball, Super Mega Worm, Zombie Highway, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Plunderland
Adventure - Super Brothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Broken Sword: Director's Cut, Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror Remastered, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, Monkey Island 2 Special Edition, Sam & Max Episode 1, Scarlett and the Spark of Life, Back to the Future Ep 1 HD, Back to the Future Ep 2 HD
Platformer - League of Evil, Mirror's Edge, Kami Retro, Pix'n Love Rush, Soosiz, Fastar!, Frogatto, Rolando, Rolando 2, Creepy Caverns, :Shift:, Robot Wants Kitty, Perfect Cell, Beyond Ynth, Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, Hoggy, Edge
Endless Runner - Hook Champ, Super QuickHook, Hook Worlds, Monster Dash, Solipskier, Robot Unicorn Attack, Inspector Gadget's MAD Dash, Run Like Hell! Deluxe
Tower Defense - Plants vs. Zombies, Holy Moly Dragons, Defender Chronicles, iBomber Defense, The Creeps!, Geodefense, Geodefense Swarm, Epic War TD, Sentinel Mars Defense, Sentinel Earth Defense, Sentinel Homeworld, Guns'n'Glory, TowerMadness
 RPG - Zenonia, Zenonia 2, Zenonia 3, Battleheart, Dungeon Hunter I & II, Across Age, Chaos Rings, Sacred Odyssey, Eternal Legacy, Secret of Mana (yes, that Secret of Mana :D), 100 Rogues
Puzzle - Azkend, Sparkle, Bejeweled 2, Dungeon Raid, Drop7, Puzzle Agent, Trainyard, Puzzle Quest 2, Crosslogic, bitFLIP, Love Battle Princess, Heroes of Kalevala, Antrim Escape 1/2
Card/Dice - Sword & Poker 1 & 2, World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend
Sim - Game Dev Story, Hot Springs Story, Sims: Ambitions
Strategy - Civilization Revolution, Trenches, Crystal War, Legendary Wars
Sports - NBA Jam, Backbreaker Football, Backbreaker 2, Flick Kick Field Goal
Fighting - Street Fighter IV, King of Fighters-i002
Racing - Asphalt 6, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed: Shift, Real Racing 2, Reckless Racing, Disc Drivin', Jet Car Stunts, Death Rally, Tires of Fury
Time Management - My Kingdom for the Princess 1 & 2, Hotel Mogul, Airport Mania, Roads of Rome HD
Board Games -Small World, Carcassonne, Catan, Words With Friends, Reiner Knizia's Samurai, Neuroshima Hex
Trivia - MovieCat, You Don't Know Jack
Hidden Object - Little Things, Pictureka
Non-Game Essentials - Appshopper, Atomic Web Browser, Stanza, CloudReaders, Flipbook, TuneIn Radio Pro, Dropbox, Air Video+, Evernote, Video Stream, mBox Mail, Genius Scan, Urban Spoon, Documents To Go Premium
 
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[quote name='Azuvidexus']SEGA Appstore Sale, save up to 80% on hit titles on iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad®! The SEGA store can be found here

https://twitter.com/sega/status/96566848073629696[/QUOTE]

Am I missing something? None of the games in the Sega appstore appear to be on sale at all. Golden Axe 2, Golden Axe 3, Altered Beast, Sonic Spinball, Streets of Rage 2, Streets of Rage 3, Gunstar Heroes, Chu Chu Rocket HD are all normal price.
 
I have GTA CW on the DS, and love it. Is there any reason to get it on the iPhone aside from having it in your pocket at all times? Is there anything different about it? Better or worse?
 
I'm also wondering about GTA CW for iPhone... I'd rather get an Universal version but it's not possible. I checked and their last update was last year if not wrong (?), so seems they are not maintaining it?
 
Chillingo's Horror Racing has dropped to FREE for the first time.
"Top-down off-road arcade racing is finally here for your iPhone! Horror Racing is packed with explosive weapons, speedy upgradable cars, and powerful pick-up items. Drivers of any ability can use their driving skills and customized firepower to defeat the dastardly denizens of Horror Racing in an assortment of action-packed tracks!"
 
[quote name='caltab']It's not free, It's just a demo and has IAP to unlock full version. 2 bucks for iPhone, 5 for iPad. I've read alot of good stuff about it though.[/QUOTE]

I've been trying it and it's pretty good, but one nit is that I find I'm always overrunning. It's a tad annoying, but not a deal killer. The game looks great and seems pretty fun. I'll consider the unlock once I finish the free levels.
 
Just an FYI Groove Coaster is up for $.99 in the app store. Created by the maker of SI: Infinity Gene. I'm downloading now.

Edit: Spent 5 minutes on the first level and can tell it's an instant classic.
 
Just grabbed Groove Coaster. It looked pretty good.
If anyone tries out Guardian Saga, let me know how it is. I'm curious. I like the throwback RPG look but since it is new and there are no reviews, I am apprehensive.
 
Amateur surgeon 2 dropped to a buck again and has all the bonus surgeries now. I've been waiting months to pull the trigger on that, but I picked up that coaster game without hesitation. Stupid.
 
Groove Coaster is great. I'd say a big no on GTA: Chinatown Wars. The touch controls are just too frustrating if you ask me, especially trying to steer cars. Much better on the DS or PSP.
 
I got an e-mail from EA about Dead Space being on sale for the iPad and iPhone for anyone that hasn't gotten it yet, might want to check it out.
 
Demolition Dash is FREE for the first time.
"Demolition Dash is a unique platformer with stunning features. Take control of the tiny monster Zilla and leave only rubble behind on your way through 8 famous cities. Destroy both objects and enemies with mighty roars and avoid obstacles with powerful jumps. Unleash Zilla and start having fun today!"
 
I checked out the Marvel KAPOW! free version. It seemed pretty fun. I picked up the full version for a dollar, figured why the hell not. I love Marvel!
 
Final Fantasy Tactics has been approved by Apple. It's suggested that the release date will be Thursday, 8/4. TouchArcade suggests it will be available in the US on 8/3 at 11 PM EST.
 
[quote name='Bumslie']Groove Coaster is well worth the .99 download.[/QUOTE]

I'm not crapping on the game by any means, but what is the appeal of it? I watched a few vids on youtube and I see what you do, but I don't see what is fun about it. Am I missing something??
 
QuBIT is the main FAAD game right now.
"You are QuBIT, a battered mining robot sent to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, to harvest rare Obscurium deposits on strange alien worlds. Your quantum-positronic brain is a state-of-the-art sentient AI, able to overcome any obstacle - by smashing into it with your face! Wait...what? Who came up with that idea!?
Race through gorgeous alien landscapes, smashing crystals and building color combos to a pulsing electro soundtrack, in this adrenaline-charged, score-attack arcade game. The first and only puzzle-racer on the App Store!"

Subsist is being featured on Great App a Day.
"Subsist is a simple survival game. Command a small submarine, and dodge overwhelming numbers of torpedoes, using several unique power-ups to stay afloat.
Key Features:
-Use 4 unique power-ups to destroy or avoid incoming torpedoes!
-Challenge yourself and friends with 3 difficulty settings, and compete for the highest score!
-Two different control settings: tilt, using the built-in accelerometer, or use an on-screen D-Pad!
-Quickly learn to play with Tutorial Mode!"
 
[quote name='shyawayfantom']I'm not crapping on the game by any means, but what is the appeal of it? I watched a few vids on youtube and I see what you do, but I don't see what is fun about it. Am I missing something??[/QUOTE]

I agree, I saw the video and didn't see the fun. I bought it though since I trust CAG's opinions. I played a couple of rounds and it has good music so far, and a simple tap mechanic. I'll get my $1 worth out of it.
 
I ended up buying it anyway since it was only a buck and the best way to describe it is Guitar Hero on rails. I'll get my bucks worth of entertainment out of it.
 
[quote name='shyawayfantom']I ended up buying it anyway since it was only a buck and the best way to describe it is Guitar Hero on rails. I'll get my bucks worth of entertainment out of it.[/QUOTE]

I also watched videos on it before I got it. It just looked interesting and worth the buck. Well after playing it for a while I'm satisfied not waiting for a FREE drop. The different skins and avatars makes the game play more interesting.
 
[quote name='crunchewy']I bought GTA:CW iPad on sale and so far I'd agree that the controls are frustrating. It looks great, and I'll probably still play it through anyway. Maybe it will get easier to control as I go. I hope.

Marvel KAPOW! HD (iPad) is also on sale through sunday. It's a buck off @ $2.99: http://appshopper.com/games/marvel-kapow-hd[/QUOTE]

Did you change the control scheme in options? When the game was originally released there was a similar discussion in the original iOS thread. For whatever reason the default scheme is awful and people had a much better time with the alternate controls.
 
[quote name='shyawayfantom']I'm not crapping on the game by any means, but what is the appeal of it? I watched a few vids on youtube and I see what you do, but I don't see what is fun about it. Am I missing something??[/QUOTE]

It's just a very, very well done rhythm game. Good tracks and interesting graphics. If you don't like those types of games it's probably not for you.
 
I really enjoyed Double Dragon, but I'm a beat-em-up fanatic.

Only problems: Only midgame saves are with multitasking, so it's easy to lose a midgame run. It's not that long a game though.

You can unlock all enemies and bosses to play, but their movesets are so anemic it's not worth the bother.

If you want the Game Center achievements, prepare to grind. You have to beat the game 10 times as just about every character, mooks included.
 
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