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.

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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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A few EA games are on sale:

RISK : The Official Game ($4.99 -> $1.99)

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http://www.appshopper.com/games/risk-the-official-game


Also, Boggle, Yahtzee Adventures, Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life Classic Edition, Monopoly, and Monopoly Here & Now are all on sale for $0.99.
 
I nominate the iPad app SoundieThingy for the worst icon ever award. There are a lot of ugly app icons out there but they don't look like a used tampon.
 
[quote name='RBH']Is Monopoly worth picking up?[/QUOTE]

I think it's pretty good for a Monopoly game. Your enjoyment is purely dependent on how much you like Monopoly.

It also can be quite time consuming, Monopoly being what it is.
 
[quote name='DtotheP']Ok I don't get dodonpachi. Are you supposed to somehow not get shot? Or?

WTF am I supposed to do?[/QUOTE]

Just keep playing, I felt the same way the first few plays. There is a lot going on and it is hard to understand at first. You have 3 lives and 3 bombs associated with each ship. If you get hit by a bullet it will drop a bomb and clear all bullets on screen and reset your multiplier to zero. Once you understand what is going and how to switch between S/M mode the game gets a lot more fun.
 
[quote name='j0dy77']Just keep playing, I felt the same way the first few plays. There is a lot going on and it is hard to understand at first. You have 3 lives and 3 bombs associated with each ship. If you get hit by a bullet it will drop a bomb and clear all bullets on screen and reset your multiplier to zero. Once you understand what is going and how to switch between S/M mode the game gets a lot more fun.[/QUOTE]

What is "S/M" mode, and I'm not joking here. :) Want to know what you are talking about. I also find the game a bit confusing. It's also really, really hard. I've been playing the Arcade mode mostly. I like it a lot anyway, but I wish I understood the game better. I suppose a little effort would turn up a FAQ, though. :)
 
[quote name='Showstoppa42']A few EA games are on sale:

RISK : The Official Game ($4.99 -> $1.99)

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http://www.appshopper.com/games/risk-the-official-game


Also, Boggle, Yahtzee Adventures, Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life Classic Edition, Monopoly, and Monopoly Here & Now are all on sale for $0.99.[/QUOTE]

I really enjoyed Risk - Factions on Xbox 360. I heard there were better Risk type games on the App store than the original Risk. Anyone have suggestions?
 
Great App a Day has a basketball game called Alien Shooter for its featured game today (http://www.greatappaday.com/details/alien-shooter/).
"Alien shooter is a special basketball game using physics engine. The only game we can throw various of objects into the basket. Gain scores to defeat the invading of Alien and protect the Earth. How to control: Tap and drag anywhere on the dotted line to adjust the power and angle of your shot and release to shoot. Commit your scores on the leaderboard and you can check the ranks on it."


Free App Calendar is showcasing an app called USB Disk today (http://www.freeappcalendar.com/).
"USB Disk lets you store and view documents on your iPhone and iPod. It has an amazing built in document viewer and is very easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface, yet it contains many powerful features."
 
The castle defense title Pandora War is currently FREE (http://itunes.apple.com/app/pandora-war/id376368539?mt=8).
"Pandora War is an easy-to-play shooting defense game which defeating corrupted enemies that charge to the holy land of God by direct screen touch. Each enemy has its own special skills, so you’ll need to think fast and plan ahead to combat them all. But be careful how you manage your resourced-Gold and Mana.
With splendid and colorful magic attack and original characters, you will be guided to the world of a new and upgraded defense game."


The mostly-excellent matching game Spooky Spirits: Puzzle Drop! is also FREE right now (http://itunes.apple.com/app/spooky-spirits-puzzle-drop/id339559266?mt=8#).
"The game introduces a new twist on the falling block and match-2 formula and comes with three different game modes — including a clever and relaxed puzzle mode and a panic mode (for those of you who enjoy more fast-paced action).

Two wacky spirit wardens, Becky & Tim, fell asleep on their watch allowing all the Spookies to escape! Spookies is really only a different word for naughty ghosts. You must help Becky & Tim to stop the Spookies from haunting innocent humans or else they will lose their jobs!"
 
A couple of additional FREE titles:
Hedgehogs (http://itunes.apple.com/app/hedgehogs/id311031598?mt=8).
"The Hedgehogs is one of the most original logic games created for iPhone/iPod ever.
Created directly for those who prefer sokoban, epic games etc.

Main features:
- stunning graphics and visual effects
- playground 3D effect (when tilting your iPhone/iPod)
- three kinds of controls - arrow keys (default) or swipe control or accelerometer (for fun)
- allows you to listen to your favorite music via iPod, during the game
- allows you to continue the game right from the place you've finished it
- allows you to skip two levels"


That Word (http://itunes.apple.com/app/that-word/id324897115?mt=8#).
"That Word is a word-finding game. The goal is to accumulate as many points as possible by spelling as many words as you can from six randomly selected letters. Each set of six letters can spell at least one six-letter word—you must find one of these six-letter words before the runs out to continue to the next level.

As you find words, they are revealed on the screen. The word list is sorted alphabetically—use this to help you find missing words between the words you've already found."
 
More matching fun is to be had with Pirate's Mind, the latest OpenFeint Free Game of the Day feature (http://itunes.apple.com/app/pirates-mind/id386477350?mt=8#).

"Pirate's Mind is a simple game of memory with a twist. Uncover as many matching coins as you can before the timer runs out. The more coins you match at a time the greater your score. Pirate's Mind features 2 play modes, Leaderboards and achievements. Do you have the mind of a pirate?"
 
For iPhone 4 only, tactical flash is free right now. I don't know how often any of us will use morse code but it still could be useful.
 
[quote name='LuisRM']I really enjoyed Risk - Factions on Xbox 360. I heard there were better Risk type games on the App store than the original Risk. Anyone have suggestions?[/QUOTE]

I've been playing a game called Dominion and it's pretty awesome. It has both new and old rules, as found in Factions on the 360, and you can play with up to 4 AI players. It also supports up to 5 players online with a push system that can allow games to go for days or go as fast as 5 minutes per turn. I'm really impressed with it.

(http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dominion/id374195460?mt=8)

There's also a game called Lux I think ... but recent reviews seem to slam the latest version.

Anyone pick up the actual Risk game? I really really like Dominion, but I'm tempted to see what Risk has to offer.
 
I haven't played the iPhone Risk, but I've heard it's not as good as the competitors. I've heard that, yeah, it's Risk, but it only comes with one map.
 
[quote name='crunchewy']What is "S/M" mode, and I'm not joking here. :) Want to know what you are talking about. I also find the game a bit confusing. It's also really, really hard. I've been playing the Arcade mode mostly. I like it a lot anyway, but I wish I understood the game better. I suppose a little effort would turn up a FAQ, though. :)[/QUOTE]

S/M mode is specific to the iPhone version. Essentially when you allow bullets to go through your shields it will build multiplier for "M" mode. Once you cap at 1000x score multiplier you can shift back to "S" mode and getting stronger firing weapons. I personally like the iphone version more than the arcade.

Watch the tutorials as you start the game. It only takes a couple play throughs to get the hang of it.
 
[quote name='Malik112099']Mirrors Edge is supposed to hit today.[/QUOTE]

I kind of assumed they were going to show mirrors edge off as a launch game for the new ipods, with retina display support.
 
[quote name='ray2dee']not a sale but new spiderman game is out sooo awsome[/QUOTE]

Wow, that looks sweet. I'd totally grab it right now if I didn't know it will go on sale, as most Gameloft titles tend to do eventually. Regardless, it definitely looks like a must have.
 
[quote name='sandaz93']I wonder why the new touch isnt on Amazon. Do they do pre-orders, or r they just going to start selling it when it released.[/QUOTE]

They're on Amazon now for pre-order. I'm guessing Apple held off on sending out images before the announcement so no one could have leaked it early. Hopefully they'll ship next week though.
 
[quote name='sandaz93']Whats a good poker game on the itouch? prefer one where you just play against AI and dont have to keep on buying chips, like WSOP version.[/QUOTE]
You should download Card Ace, I had it on my palm pre before I switched to iPhone. It's fun and somewhat addicting. And they give you free chips every day just for opening the app. Usually I just build up a lot of chips then start playing online. There's also a singleplayer for practice.
 
WSOP makes you buy chips? Last I checked, you could always play the Free game at the bar or just reset your profile if you went bust. The money was always virtual winnings and not bought with real money.
 
Veggie Samurai Is FAAD featured free gold app today

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http://appshopper.com/games/veggie-samurai

Glad I didn't bother buying this, not only because it just went free, but because it really does seem inferior to fruit ninja. Even though fruit ninja only has 2 modes on veggie samurai's 5 or 6, the gameplay feels far more solid in fruit ninja. The simple act of slicing feels far more fluid, and comes with a good sense of weight, in comparison to veggie samurai. Also I prefer the stylized art style of fruit ninja over veggie samurai's slightly more realistic approach.

Mirror's Edge was finally released today with full retina display support. Not a deal at 5 dollars, but I'm patient, and its an EA game so you know it will go down it price sooner or later.

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http://appshopper.com/games/mirrors-edge

USB Disk Allows you to use your ipod as a jump drive, and includes a office document/pdf viewer was just released. Haven't had much chance to play around with it, but it seems like it will go to pay after its launch window.

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http://appshopper.com/utilities/usb-disk

USB Disk lets you store and view documents on your iPhone and iPod. It has an amazing built in document viewer and is very easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface, yet it contains many powerful features. Drag and drop files in iTunes to transfer them to your iPhone / iPod, then view them anywhere!


*figured I'd go ahead and make up a full post for the adult swim games DtotheP mentioned*

[quote name='DtotheP']All the adult swim games are on sale for $1.[/QUOTE]

Amateur Surgeon

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http://appshopper.com/games/amateur-surgeon

Amateur Surgeon from Adult Swim puts your wildest surgery fantasies in the palm of your unwashed, unqualified hand. Use precision instruments such as a pizza cutter, salad tongs, stapler, and car battery to hack your way through thirty different procedures and be the surgeon that your parents always knew you would never become.

Avg. User rating 4.0 (14446 customer reviews)

5 Minutes: To Kill Yoursel

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http://appshopper.com/games/5-minutes-to-kill-yourself

You're a common, everyday desk jockey at some blah company, sitting in your blah cubicle. Suddenly you decide that you'd rather die than go to another stupid meeting. But how to get the job done Five Minutes to Kill (Yourself) is a fast-paced adventure game in which you have exactly 5 minutes to kill yourself before the next boring meeting starts. Fortunately, your office is filled with a great variety of fun and dangerous objects < staplers, copiers, blow torches, a shark tank, and even a pack of rabid weasels.

Avg. user rating 3.0 (8,322 reviews)

Meowcenaries

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http://appshopper.com/games/meowcenaries

In Meowcenaries, you control an elite squad of combat kittens as they try to rescue the president from the maniacal evil cat Evilcat and his Badkatz soldiers. Guide your platoon through over 20 punishing levels of action, dispatching enemy cats from wherever they emerge, rescuing hostages, and capturing or destroying Evilcat’s strongholds.

Avg. user review 3.5 (950 reviews)

My Li'l Bastar

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http://appshopper.com/games/my-lil-bastard

The goal of the My Li’l Bastard is to raise your bastard for pooping little baby to violent, horny, and ungrateful adult. Each stage of life presents a new challenge for you to overcome with your offspring. Use gold you earn to buy supplies and food in the store. Scold them when they’re naughty to break them of bad habits. Chat with them via an in-game computer terminal. Play an innocent little game of fetch with them. The activities in My Li’l Bastard will make you feel like a parent for the first time or the last time!

Avg user review 3.0 (5,225 reviews)

Floater Pro

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http://appshopper.com/games/floater-pro

• Play the classic corpse-racing game from Adult Swim!
• Now with more cadavers! Redneck, Dead Hooker, Mobster and Granny
• PRO Version means all-new levels, obstacles, and Facebook Connect

Avg. User reviews 3.0 (718 reviews)

Word Runner

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http://appshopper.com/games/word-runner

Word Runner for iPhone/iPod Touch expands on the addictive original online game from Adult Swim. Collect letters, spell words, score points!

Offering full Facebook support and two unique modes of play:

FREE PLAY: spell as many words as you can and achieve the highest score possible before time expires.

Avg user review 2.0 (95 reviews)

Robot Unicorn Attack

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http://appshopper.com/games/robot-unicorn-attack

The goal of Adult Swim's ROBOT UNICORN ATTACK is to gallop, leap and dash through the sky in pursuit of your dreams, all to the tune of "Always" by Erasure. (Unicorns are big Erasure fans, and robot unicorns are no different.) Once the magic of ROBOT UNCORN ATTACK takes hold of your heart, you'll never want it to let go. Share your high scores with your Facebook friends, and make your dreams come true!

Average Rating:3.50 (4468 reviews)

*whew that one was long, but forums were down for a while*
 
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Yet another game I've bought goes on sale... Hoggy has dropped from $0.99 to FREE! It's a great platformer. Your only move is changing the gravity so you're basically a blob that's either on the floor or on the ceiling. Very fun though and plenty of levels to keep you entertained. You can also purchase additional levels for $0.99 (The lost levels).

http://appshopper.com/games/hoggy
 
Ultimate Solitaire, by the same people who did Ultimate Hangman, is currently available for FREE (http://itunes.apple.com/app/ultimate-solitaire/id364739430?mt=8).

"If you like Solitaire then this is the game for you! Both Klondike 1 and Klondike 3 are included and you can move by tap and drag, tap and then tap or double tap to move up to top. Our natural movement system lets you play the way you like. Now with multiple backgrounds and card backs including special Christmas theme!"
 
[quote name='etcrane']I've been playing a game called Dominion and it's pretty awesome. It has both new and old rules, as found in Factions on the 360, and you can play with up to 4 AI players. It also supports up to 5 players online with a push system that can allow games to go for days or go as fast as 5 minutes per turn. I'm really impressed with it.

(http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dominion/id374195460?mt=8)

There's also a game called Lux I think ... but recent reviews seem to slam the latest version.

Anyone pick up the actual Risk game? I really really like Dominion, but I'm tempted to see what Risk has to offer.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that, I'll check it out!
 
More EA games on sale for .99 each:

CLUE
Rating:2.50 (7531)Version:1.0.87
** GAMES AS LOW AS 99-CENTS! NO WORK ALL PLAY SALE EVENT! BUY THIS GAME NOW! ** BE THE FIRST TO CRACK THE CASE IN CLUE! The classic board game you know & love is back with a stunning new look...


Boggle
Rating:3.50 (1867)Version:1.1.0
** TICK-TOCK. BEAT THE CLOCK. Once you start you just can’t stop! Test your way with words by playing the popular...


Trivial Pursuit
Rating:3.50 (2936)Version:1.1.42
PLAY FOR THE PURSUIT OF FUN! Show off what you know in this contemporary version of the classic board game. ...​
 
[quote name='Two Headed Boy']So it's like Professor Layton?[/QUOTE]

Pretty much the PC version reminded me of games like Myst, just Puzzle Agent has more personality.
 
Does anyone know... is there a way to pay for these apps after the fact? Some of these that I've downloaded for free, I like enough to keep and I actually want to pay for them to support the developers.

Thanks for any help.
 
[quote name='Fodder']Does anyone know... is there a way to pay for these apps after the fact? Some of these that I've downloaded for free, I like enough to keep and I actually want to pay for them to support the developers.

Thanks for any help.[/QUOTE]

Not unless you make a new iTunes account and buy it again. :/
 
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