? So is it 19 different levels to play as an alien and 19 other levels as a predator or how does that work? Looks awesome!
You need "honor points" to upgrade stuff, and there's a "get points" button so I assume it's the same old IAP crap. For those asking about IAP...
I beta tested Alien Versus Predator: Evolution and can confirm it looks as great as those screenshots and plays smoothly on my iPod Touch 5G. The graphic detail is very impressive. It can feel "button mashy" as times and recycles enemies a tad much, like most brawlers, but is a lot of fun. One of the coolest parts of it is the fatality system, when an enemy gets low on health you can perform a gruesome finishing move. Also, there is a robust combo system adding depth to the two button combat controls. There are really nice plot touchs built in to the story (for example, you get to play as a facehugger in the early levels mirroring the developmental evolution of your character). AVP is worth your $4.99 because the controls are responsive, graphics immersive, and you get to play as Alien/Predator (even after playing the game for a while I feel thrilled to see a reasonable AVP game). IAP was not avaliable in the beta and I did not feel encumbered. This was developed by Angry Mob Games, who also made the acclaimed Predators app. They know what they are doing and have come a long way. The uncompressed size of the last beta build was 773mb. You will be satisfied with the 19 total levels (split between Alien/Predator) for $4.99; there's not much added value content but the game is fun and not short. Some of the early levels are brief because they are essentially plot set-up so there are actually fewer core game levels.
Looking the pictures i should say: INSANE!! ...i'm curious to see it in action, it looks more than promising but i'll wait for a video! Looking at the price I hope to not find the usual absurd IAP money eater mechanism...
Oh, lots of them. Runs to either $49.99 or $99.99 I think. AND each alien and predator have their own set of virtual currency!!!
^100% Undeadcow got it spot on. Visually amazing game that is a lot of fun with plenty to do. Iap is irrelevant unless you want to speed acquisitions up, it never impacts on gameplay and is never needed as you'll earn for the extras simply by playing anyway. A must buy. It is Aliens and Predators in one game after all.
Reluctant to pick this up. Convince me otherwise: 1) First impressions by STP and others indicate that the game's combat is very button mashy - how bad is it? One button for attack like TDKR? Ugh. 2) Graphics do look good in terms of models and textures, but I'm annoyed but the lack of realtime shadows and some basic lighting effects. Come on, iOS has better hardware than the PS Vita. 3) How bad is the IAP? Can you upgrade everything in one playthrough without buying any? Edit: ah, Rip. Didn't see you there, good to see ya again. How is combat handled? Like Batman from Gameloft, or better? I just mainly want assurances that this isn't a one-button masher.
I feel your pain, but I think many of us are understandably leery of any game with IAP nowadays. The model of the App Store is becoming increasingly dependent on micro transactions. This is distressing to many of us, myself included. I think these conversations will end only when the App Store returns to a model of "pay once, get the whole package", i.e., never.
I think people here are way too over enthusiastic. Since I have an NZ account after trying Real Racing 3 two weeks back, I bought the game in high spirits. But while the graphics are good, the areas are dark and ultimately the graphics are repetitive. But more worrying is the gameplay. A button masher is what it is. Two attack buttons and some lame ass combos. Actually, the combos can make the game interesting, but upgrades cost shitloads of money and (surprise!!!) there are IAPs. Two sets of them. One for aliean and another for predator. The mobile gaming space is just stinking of late. Big devs putting $$$ before everything else. Edit: I also think the AI is poor.
Impressive, it looks really solid, it's also very interesting the fact that you control different characters during the chapters evolution, i love the face hugger and the idea to take a human body...
Man, that's a disappointment. Especially after watching that vid, it does look button mashy and the Alien doesn't use vents or sneak up to attack...WTF??? Did they watch any of the movies? The Alien does not fight anything like that.
