If you are a fan of really cool games and not paying for them, well, then this is for you. Whitaker Trebella’s latest iOS release Pivvot ($2.99) has just gone free as Apple’s featured free App of the Week. This is normally the part of the post where I’d explain what it is you do in Pivvot, but it’s one of those games that’s pretty hard to describe. It’s probably best for all of us if you just check out the trailer below, but the developer’s description of “strategic avoidance game" definitely fits like a glove.
Pivvot is one of those iOS games that uses many familiar ideas but feels truly unique, much like Trebella’s previous game Polymer ($2.99). I can only hope that this freebie opens up the experience to a much wider audience, as it really is a cool little game. Give it a download, and if you’re feeling appreciative for the freebie, pick up Polymer or at least give the lite version a spin.
Wish this was out in Europe.
Make a US account. Then download it.
Along these lines, I wish the JP version had an option for English text. The JP kids get better stone bonuses and cooler collabs than the US. Game is still a ton of fun, I've logged in for over 300 days which is madness considering my attention span ;)
I don't understand why it hasn't at least been launched in the UK... think of the money!!
I don't like this game, but would really recommend Puzzle Quest.
too bad Puzzle Quest 1 has been removed from the app stores since........ a few years back.
GungHo Online Entertainment hates you right now, Shaun Musgrave. HATE!
I currently play this game in US, KR, and JP versions (to have my fill!) and my wife plays as well (without spending a dime) and I can say this game is far above and beyond Puzzle Quest, which is fun for a very limited time...or Candy Crush, which is overall just a terrible, frustrating waste of time.
The guide here is pretty good, and more can be gained from the FAQs at the Facebook group.
Doubt GungHo cares about how we minimize our spending - plenty still spend $$, and they have never been stingy on giving out stones (usually 14+ stones per month + completed dungeons)
this is very true. I've been playing since it came out. they are very generous with letting you earn magic stones and while you may want to dish out real money from time to time, you really don't need to.
Puzzle troops is a lot better, do a review on it touch arcade! It's friggen amazing. Graphics/animations and mechanics are great in puzzle troopers.
PAD is the OG, glad to see it finally featured on TA! Yes, there are plenty of clones/flavors out there (PT/ToS/etc). The only one that stands out to me is Battle Camp which offers MMO features like raids and PvP, but is hideously entangled in FB social nagging and their monetization makes GungHo look altruistic.
on the other hand Puzzle Trooper monetization and overall cheaper IAP made PAD looks like the stingy bastrd
These strategies to save cash are always an interesting read. Especially since they differ wildly from my strategy of opening up the save file and moving bytes around until the games does what I want it to do. Although one day everyone'll make their saves encrypted and I'll be a sad panda.
Most of the interesting data in PAD lives server side. Binary hacking does allow you to breeze through dungeons regardless of your team but that's about it. Sucks the life and fun out of (1) collecting monsters (2) building teams (3) improving your matching skills. Low/No-IAP players can still experience those joys. But if you're more into the meta-game of hacking it than the game itself... have fun!
Ah well truthfully I have no idea how P&D works. I do play games by the rules until I reach a grind or buy tedium and then bypass that as best I can.
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spend no money? i doubt you will get very far with just the garbage guys your able to capture by not using the premium egg machine.
i spent a ton, have 300 slots for my monster box, and still cannot do any quests above expert, except for a few masters, that have easy tricks to win (rainbow dungeon, etc)
to be able to be competent without spending any money is just laughable..
might help you to "play smart", so to speak.
I feel sorry for you. Most competent players have no problem with the game, without spending a single dime. Granted, most people die a few times, but usually not at the Expert levels.
I myself am a less-than-average player, but today is day 60 of consecutive play and I have yet to experience any trouble with Expert levels.
So no, difficulty of dungeons in no way means that you need to pay to win. The game is challenging, which is why users are drawn to it.
That's a shame, though; maybe the article can help you play "smarter", so to speak.
Neat guide, I want to give this game a try. Would like to see more guides like this in the future from toucharcade regarding import games.
I for one is interested for these complete guide :D
TA, any idea of a UK or EU release date?