Universal HAWK: Freedom Squadron (by MY COM)

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  1. Chiller ONE

    Chiller ONE Well-Known Member

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    I have been looking for that too, haven't found anything so far.
    The game isn't even mentioned on the devs website which is weird.

    But the ranks of planes and brobots kinda give you a hint. Rank B planes are always better than rank C and so on.
    Still it would be nice to know more because it sure feels like not every rank B plane (haven't unlocked any rank A yet) is equal in power.
     
  2. scape211

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    Yea i noticed that too! no forums or even mention of the game on the devs site....strange.

    Good info on the ranking system though; thats something i didnt know. I recently bought the phoenix plane since i did the premium purchase (wanted to support devs and it was a cheap boost). Its a B ranked plane, but was clearly weaker than my leveled up sparrow - yet it kept telling me to switch. Since then i have leveled it up as my main, but it was weird that it wanted me to change all the time. Now i think i understand why.

    So far i have found that:

    - Black box is a good cheap way of getting decent devices. Combining devices of higher value gives better chances for a good return. Also combining the exact same item will give the same item, but with a higher value (2 or 3 stars)

    - Playing 2 and 3 star levels can often net Brobot pieces throughout the level. Higher level 1 star drop some as well. It basically boils down to - the harder the level, the higher chance for Brobot pieces to fall AND better Brobot pieces too.

    - The only way I have been able to make a friends list is by choosing a mission to play, then having the game search for a partner to play with. Once we die or win the match, you can add them as a friend. Having friends is very helpful; main for the added energy

    - Upgrading your main plane is key to going through the game and every 10 levels (might even be 5 for some planes) you get a significant firepower boost. This isnt really shown through your stats as they seem to climb at a normal rate, but you will visually see a difference once you start a mission; you will have more/stronger bullets.

    - Upgrading your plane side note - this game is pretty good at handling F2P. However, once you pick a plane and start going through the story, it can be hard to switch as new planes require upgrading to catch up with your higher level planes and this can take a lot of cash to get. However, beyond beating story missions, cash can come in kind of slow. Simply put, try to focus on 1 plane as you go through the story otherwise you will find you hit a wall of difficulty. I dont really know the best plane to get, but even the first one offered aside from Sparrow (Lazerbite) is generally better and pretty easy to unlock so its a safe one to choose as an early upgrade.

    - The higher level currency in this game doesnt seem to amount to a whole lot; you dont 'need' it to unlock planes or brobots, but you can use it to buy things in the store. That said, this game is one of the few where i think trading in the high level currency for gold isnt bad if you find it hard to progress. Maybe thats just me though. Once I max out some planes i may think differently as my priorities shift.

    I hope to review more planes and give some thoughts. So far all i have is Sparrow, Phoenix, and Lazerbite. They arent at even levels either so I'm not sure which is best. I also only have 2 Brobots and neither is a high level or good quality (rank c).

    Any thoughts other have would be appreciated!
     
  3. Chiller ONE

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    Good pointers.
    I'm using the Phoenix as my main plan, seems pretty good, got it almost at 60.

    Regarding the black box: Does the IAP to increase the chances of better items actually work? I have bought it twice and don't see any difference.
     
  4. 7lilwhitewolf7

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    You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension: a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into… the TouchArcade Zone.
     
  5. KeKhan

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    Hahahahahaha +5

    Please make this the TA motto, and put it as the header to the forums!!
     
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  7. scape211

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    #27 scape211, Feb 3, 2017
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    Phoenix is my main too. I dont use the black box IAP, but i did think about it before i bought the Phoenix. I didnt even know you could use it more than once - i assume it just increases the chances permanently?

    oooo - definitely migrating over there ;)

    Already found out that some ships can be evolved! Lazerbite is one that can so its a good one to invest in. Blaster (goes from A rank to S rank) is another one that can evolve so i definitely want to grab that one :)
     
  8. Chiller ONE

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    #28 Chiller ONE, Feb 3, 2017
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    Yes the black box upgrade says that it increases your chances and you can buy it multiple times.
    I bought it twice which gives you +40% if I were to buy it again it would go up to 60.
    Problem is I really don't notice any difference.

    I finally got my hands on Rank A planes, two of them even!
    Got the Zapper out of the container yesterday and just now got the offer to buy a level 35 Blitzer for 1100 crystals. I had the crystals lying around so I jumped at the chance. Hope I won't regret it.
    Got the Phoenix at 60 now so time to level up those new planes.
     
  9. 7lilwhitewolf7

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    Anyone? Anyone?...
    Bueller?...Bueller?...Bueller?...
     
  10. Pilot888

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    Hi,i want to ask you...after about a week i can't join the game and the server always reconnecting, can you help me to solve this problem?thanks2
     
  11. Simoqsa

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    A lot of server issues and crashes, wouldn't recommend.
     
  12. ctrlaltdel

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    A good shump game but bugs and server issue must be fixed.
     
  13. Osterus

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    If you want to play a game that crashes every 10 minutes, this is your game.
     
  14. Destroytheself

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    The game had two days with some server issues. Overall it's very stable.
     
  15. Fyro

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    Brobots

    With your last update you made all the brobots virtually useless. As i have completed all the levels i get a lot of help requests and more than 25% of them are for level 55, which is only possible to be passed now with the help of 3 or 4 robots, with perfect timing for the special abilities. Brobots like Hazard even upgraded to 73 level are practically dead for levels higher then 40. You get 10 projectils that are not even covering 30% of the area and cannot damage any enemies. The introduction of brobots and plane cards to collect in order to evolve makes the game harder and interesting but limiting the abilities of the brobots and i suspect of the planes as well has a detrimental effect on the game and player motivation. Expect a reduction of the playerspool if you leave the things like that.
     
  16. junkyardheart

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    #36 junkyardheart, Jun 3, 2017
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    Today's update seems to have broken the app. After updating when you open the app it says new data has been found a restart is required. When you click restart the new data/restart required message appears again. This happens over and over again. The only other option is to exit the app. I'm using iPhone 7 Plus with iOS 10.2.
     
  17. junkyardheart

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    The update is gone from the store now. Maybe a fix is in the works?
     
  18. rIcHrAnDoM

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    My god I love this game... first time playing today and I'm hooked! Bought the $2.99 "premium" gem package and away I fly
     
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    anyone playing this game... its surprisingly fun
     

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