If you’re in the mood for a drive down the Italian coast of the 1970s, you should check out the just-released Wheels of Aurelia ($4.99), the interactive Italian road trip game that we talked about earlier this week. In Wheels of Aurelia you play as Lella and set off on a road trip that will let you enjoy the sights and sounds of what was a challenging time in Italy’s history while at the same time uncovering Lella’s own secrets. This interactive visual novel lets you explore the branching story by driving down picturesque streets instead of choosing a different option from a menu, and I think that’s a smart way of turning what would normally be a bland UI into part of the story. The game offers 16 different endings for you to explore, which should make for plenty of replayability.
What I especially like about Wheels of Aurelia is its uncommon theme; it’s not often you get to play in Italy of the 70s. The game tries to challenge the stereotypes usually associated with that part of the world, and the fact that the developers lived through that era in Italy helps make the game a more “authentic" representation. Wheels of Aurelia comes with lovely art, an original Italian soundtrack, and an in-game “Wheelspedia" to help players with all the unknown cultural and political references. If you were looking for something different to play on your phone, Wheels of Aurelia is a great candidate.
The method of creating a new account that you linked to (Clash Royale) doesn't seem to work because the app store is not on the desktop iTunes anymore. There a way to do this from a device?
You can use the iTunes Store on the desktop.
I got it to work.
You need to create the new Australian ID on your phone, not the desktop. The None option appears for payment by doing it on your phone. Then you'll need to go into your phone's settings to log out of the app store and log back in with the new ID
In the App Store on your device? I only have the option for Credit card and PayPal.
On my device. You need to sign out of the app store in your phone's settings and then try to download a free app in the app store. It'll ask you if you want to sign in or create a new account.
Thanks! For anyone that can't see "none". I tried through the desktop app and through the app store and None wasn't an option. I tried what Jason did and tried to download a free app and created a new id and the none option was there.
I can confirm this also works. I signed out, tried to download a free app, and then it let me create a new account in Australia with the option "none". Thank you guys!
I can get the "none" payment option, but the final "email verification step" always fails. I get the verification code via email, but it never works when I enter it. Always get "For assistance, contact iTunes Support at www.apple.com/support/itune...." Anyone else get past this?
Praise Nook!
I have an Australian account made but it says since it is my first time using the store I need to put a payment method. Anybody else get past that?
The pressing question, for me: "in app purchases available". What are they? I'm really hoping they've taken a light touch with the IAPs.
The premium currency is leaf tickets, which you buy in packs of 20, 45, 100, 200, 600, and 1200 for AUS$1.49, 2.99, 5.99, 12.99, 32.99, and 62.99, respectively. You use these to purchase items and speed up timers. It's unclear how aggressive the timers get, but Nintendo has been pretty generous with their mobile apps so far, so I wouldn't worry about it.
That's reassuring - thanks! Are there any means to grind for leaf tickets, as with Bells in AC:WW, where you could harvest and sell fruit, and so on?
I've gotten them mostly from leveling up I think. I have only used tickets once, and that was to expand my inventory.
Sorry, can you actually purchase Leaf tickets now? I cannot see any of purchase options at the moment... thanks!
If I switch my Nintendo ID accounts region to Australian from US will this mess with any of my other Nintendo devices or purchase histories/rights? I’d love to start playing this sooner than thanksgiving, but I don’t want to screw up my Nintendo ID.
For the life of me, I can’t get an Aus. Apple ID created. I can get the “none” payment option, but the email verification step at the end of creating an id always fails. I get the verification code via email, but when I enter it, always the “please contact Apple” error message. Have tried 10+ times, from laptop, iPhone, and iPad. Any suggestions?