Older "Must Have" Free Games?

Discussion in 'Price Drops, Must-Have Freebies, and Deals' started by chess, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. awp69

    awp69 Well-Known Member

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    #21 awp69, Jul 8, 2011
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    I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but yeah, I agree FF is one of the best free apps out there.
     
  2. undeadcow

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    Last Survivor on the Roof SD

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    Defend yourself against climbing zombies! Be …
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    Check our new facebook face: http://facebook.com/lastsurvivorgame

    Defend yourself against climbing zombies! Be it day or night, these mindless undeads will come to get you! You're the last survivor on the roof!

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    HOW TO PLAY

    Tilt the device to move around.

    Tap the screen to use your mighty weapons: chairs, basketballs or fire-extinguishers! The faster you move, the stronger are your throws! Who needs guns anyway?

    Beware, zombies will bite when close and you'll be defenseless! Shake the device to free yourself!

    Make combos hitting more than one zombie with one weapon and making killing streaks.
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    Release:Jul 06, 2011
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  3. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Frisbee Forever is already in the OP
    Eliminate has what appears to be an odd price structure...or is that a joke?
     
  4. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Tried so far and early takes:

    Dropship: Not loving the controls but looks cool...probably delete
    Bug Heroes: Wow!
    Blastination: Neat little game...keeper
    Poker Invaders: Keeper
    Dr. Awesome: Pretty...solid gameplay...not sure it's for me
    Frisbee Forever: Awesome!

    You guys f'ing rock. Thanks.
     
  5. awp69

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    Dr. Awesome is great for those older gamers who used to love Qix as it's generally the same type of gameplay. The story-line, however, gets kind of old.
     
  6. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Hoggy and X-Baseball are both keepers as well.

    Will update OP in the morning (about 10 hours ahead of most of you).
     
  7. undeadcow

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    Although I have yet to try it I understand Paco Mania is a well regarded free game...

    Paco Mania

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    ***** Free for a Limited Time, Don't miss it *****

    *** Featured by Apple in 86 iTunes App Stores worldwide ***

    Classic “Pac Man” game, given a 3D facelift.

    Roam around mazes and gobble all the gold coins you can and don't let the police gets near you. The player controls "PACO" through a maze, collecting gold coins and treasure. When all coins are collected, "PACO" advances to the next stage.

    - Highly-entertaining, retro-style 80s arcade game.
    - Satin-smooth 3D animation.
    - Choice of D-Pad controls or fingers-swiping to control movement of PACO.
    - Game Center support: Take on gamers from all over the world.

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    Compatibility:HD Universal
     
  8. nesio718

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    Came back in to thank syntheticvoid for get lucky and robotek hd. I am awful at both cause I have bad luck. But I'm enjoying them none the less. Thanks again.
     
  9. EfratBarTal

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    yes but it's less than a week old. come on, this thread is about older games. paco mania is still actively discussed in the main forum :D
     
  10. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, stuff that's still showing up on appshopper is probably outside the scope. I also tried Paco Mania the other day and thought it controlled terribly.

    Last Survivor is good and is on my phone, but I'm thinking that it's a new game as well. I was actually thinking about posting it a few days ago.
     
  11. CygnetSeven

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    Cant believe noone has mentioned Aurora Feint. That was one of my first apps along with Space Deadbeef.

    Also Lux Touch is awesome, not really a lite cause it's a full game.

    Lastly, giving a little love to Trundle, such an awesome app.
     
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    #33 TalKSicK333, Jul 9, 2011
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    Edit: Sorry, double post.
     
  14. chess

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    Updated the OP with most everything (aside from the two relatively new games). Last Survivor on the Roof SD should have its own thread IMO. It's brand new and is a darn good game.

    Tried a few more games this morning. I can barely describe my love for Whacksy Taxi.

    I also added this:

    Breitling Reno Air Races The Game

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    Take the plunge and join the Breitling Reno Air Races, flying the most famous racing planes on the planet in the fastest…
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    Take the plunge and join the Breitling Reno Air Races, flying the most famous racing planes on the planet in the fastest motor sport on earth! THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES 2011 The National Championship Air Races, better known as the Reno Air Races, takes place at Stead airport a few miles north of Reno, Nevada, where, for five days, pilots in several categories of plane compete on circuits marked out by pylons in the desert. The racing aircraft reach speeds in excess of 500/mph – by far the fastest-moving machines of all motorsports! FLY LOW. GO FAST. TURN LEFT! It’s the BREITLING RENO AIR RACES! THE GAME Launched by Breitling, and powered by an extraordinary graphics engine, the game plunges players into the intense universe of the Reno Air Races, with a range of options using different types of aircraft, including modified Warbirds, biplanes, and jets. Thanks to a highly competitive multiplayer mode, players can customize their own planes, before joining the race to become the fastest pilot in the world! Features: - Epic races with a rare intensity - Incredible fully 3D graphics - Ultra-exact copy of Reno Stead Airfield and race circuits - Optimized gyroscopic and touch controls for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - 3 play options: Quick Play, Single Race, Multiplayer - WiFi and 3G multi-player function for up to 8 players - Customizing options for “real” aircraft - Tutorial to learn how to fly planes from the movie, Fly Low. Go Fast. Turn Left. - Game compatible with Openfeint and Apple Game Center - Available and optimized for iPhone, iPad and iPoud touch - Free updates, lots of new content to be released before the actual Reno event in September 2011! Developed by Revo Solutions Games
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    Genre:Action, Racing, Simulation
    Release:Jun 10, 2011
    Updated:Nov 07, 2014
    Version:1.3.0
    Size:275.0 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating: (2)
    Your Rating:unrated
    Compatibility:HD Universal
     
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    Nyan Cat!

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    BLAST into space on a brand new interstellar adventure guaranteed to blow you out of this universe! Nyan Cat! is the off…
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    BLAST into space on a brand new interstellar adventure guaranteed to blow you out of this universe! Nyan Cat! is the official iOS application designed by the creator of the brand new internet sensation, Nyan Cat! Now with bluetooth arcade stick support and a brand new free game mode for your cat! “Nyan Cat”™ mark, visual materials, and related properties are the worldwide property of Chris Torres (www.prguitarman.com). Used under license.
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    Genre:Action, Arcade
    Release:Apr 29, 2011
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    Version:2.1
    Size:46.0 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
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    JellyCar

    Put a New Car in your garage! JellyCar 3 is now available!

    The hit driving platform puzzle game is all new! Jel…
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    Put a New Car in your garage! JellyCar 3 is now available!

    The hit driving platform puzzle game is all new! JellyCar 3 features all new levels, all new car customization, all new ghost racing, and so much more. So hop in, start your jelly engines, and find the stop sign!

    http://www.itunes.com/app/jellycar3




    JellyCar is a driving/platforming game for both iPhone and iPod touch. The game is about driving a squishy car through squishy worlds, trying to reach the exit. JellyCar features soft body physics for all of the objects in the world. Also your car can transform for a limited time to aid progression through the level.

    *** NOTE *** touch the "?" squishy icon on the main menu for the "how to play" instructions!


    Features:
    * Soft-body physics!
    * Simple touch and tilt controls
    * 28 levels to play
    * global high score ranking system
    * original music by Matt McCarthy
    * full sound effects
    * option to listen to iPod music while playing the game.
    * Localized into:
    ** 日本語
    ** 繁體中文
    ** 简体中文
    ** 한국
    ** deutsch
    ** русский
    ** Nederlands
    ** français
    ** italiano
    ** polski
    ** suomi


    Controls:
    * Touch (and hold) on either side of the screen to drive in that direction.
    * Tilt the device to rotate your car
    * Touch the car to transform - the car will inflate to much larger than it's normal size! this only lasts for a limited tome though.
    * Touch with 3 fingers on the screen to pause/quit the current level.
    * Use the standard Pinch gesture to zoom in/out at any time.
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    Release:Oct 19, 2008
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    Superfall Pro

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    "I recommend this app to anyone who is bored of Doodle Jump and wants more!" - APPMODO.com Superfall is a unique game t…
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    "I recommend this app to anyone who is bored of Doodle Jump and wants more!" - APPMODO.com Superfall is a unique game that combines smooth gameplay mechanics with a upbeat colorful graphics that creates a very addicting game. 5/5 pocketfullofapps.com Overall, SuperFall is a great combination of casual ragdoll gaming with an extensive achievement/upgrade system that may lure in both casual gamers and real gamers completionists. 4/5 TouchArcade.com Superfall is more than just a mindless, game of tilting and luck. Its unique “time warp” feature, award system, cast of unlockable characters and randomly generated levels make this one of the most fun and strategic ragdoll physics games we’ve played on the platform. 4/5 GREAT - appaddict.net ----------------------------------------- Featured as New and Noteworthy App. Featured as What's hot App. In Top #50 US APPS!!! ----------------------------------------- Fun. Colorful, hilarious. Ragdoll Physics Game. Pick the basic doll (out of 30) and try to fall as deep as you can. Complete awards and unlock better dolls, each with unique skills. Your journey will take you though 3 beautiful worlds. The game involves you to tilt your iDevice to avoid various obstacles like rotary wheels, pistons, grinders, blackholes, vents, traps, bumpers, mines. Challenge friends and compare your results on global leaderboards. And You are the time master! Touch the screen to slow time! You'll love it! ----------------------------------------- 30 RAGDOLLS TO PLAY WITH unlock and buy 30 dolls while you progress though the game 43 AWARDS TO UNLOCK complete awards to unlock better dolls 3 STAGES TO BEAT 3 beautiful stages with different visuals and obstacles DOZENS OF OBSTACLES TO SMASH YOUR DOLL beware of rotary wheels, grinders, pistons, bumpers, etc. OPENFEINT challenge your friends and compare your results in leaderboards TIME WARP you have the power to slow down the time! you will love doing that POWER-UPS what kind of game would it be, without power-ups? 2D SOUNDS listen to all kinds of sounds while falling based on your and obstacle's position
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    Genre:Arcade, Kids
    Release:Sep 26, 2010
    Updated:Mar 23, 2011
    Version:1.3
    Size:19.9 MB
    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
    User Rating: (2)
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    Herbert's Day Out

    A free short story game by Caleb Hystad.

    Join Herbert the pig as he escapes his farm to quest for delicious tuf…
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    A free short story game by Caleb Hystad.

    Join Herbert the pig as he escapes his farm to quest for delicious tuffles. All the while keeping one step ahead of the farmer's dog!

    * As a thank you for the 3,000+ downloads and all the great reviews, I've decided to update Herbert with retina display graphics!

    Instructions:
    Hold your iPhone horizontally, and tilt it slightly in the direction you want Herbert to go. Touch the screen when prompted to close menus or to select options.

    Quotes:
    “ So many iPhone games are about points, or killing, or money, or twitching. Sometimes it’s just nice to kick back and guide a pig through a story. ”
    Luke Plunkett (Kotaku)

    “ So, to sum it up: simple controls, charming art, a short and light story, and music from a singing cowboy, all for free. Why haven’t you downloaded it yet? ”
    Eric Caoili (Game Set Watch)
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    Release:Apr 26, 2011
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    TouchArcade Rating:Unrated
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    Your Rating:unrated
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    Godville

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    “Not playing videogames has never been this much fun” - Jim Sterling, GamesRadar (iPhone Game of the Day) "This game has…
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    “Not playing videogames has never been this much fun” - Jim Sterling, GamesRadar (iPhone Game of the Day) "This game has made me laugh more than any other I've played in recent memory" - GamePro (App Store Games of the Week) "Ultimately, GodVille is a fun, funny, incredibly clever little game" - Destructoid Welcome to a self-playing comedy game about gods, heroes, and lack of subordination. Want to be a deity? A hero of yours is totally ready to ignore your wishes. It's a parody take on MMORPG and levelling. Here you can do literally nothing, while your character progresses on his own, writing a story on the go. Or you could show this mortal your will and control him (unsuccessfully). Either way, it'll be lots of fun. And puns. Lots of them. The game requires persistent internet connection. PS: If you're having a problem with the game please contact us using Menu-> Feedback within the app or via email [email protected]
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    Genre:Adventure, Role Playing
    Release:Jul 18, 2010
    Updated:Jun 12, 2024
    Version:10.8.2
    Size:65.2 MB
    User Rating: (12)
    Your Rating:unrated
    Compatibility:HD Universal

    We Doodle

    Get doodlin' to become a Finger-Sketch Master.

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    Get doodlin' to become a Finger-Sketch Master.

    Designed for all devices and iOS4 - We Doodle is the online multiplayer word guessing game that guarantees you'll be drawn in.

    Features:
    • Turn-based online gameplay lets you challenge friends and take turns drawing and guessing anywhere, anytime
    • Take on the world in live online play
    • Doodle Assist helps everyone become a finger-sketch master
    • Level up to unlock new art tools
    • Shop for stencils, brushes and new canvas backgrounds to customize your doodles
    • Use coins to increase the number of hints during live play
    • Supports 7 languages - play against people in your language
    • 5 drawing tools (brush, chalk, pens, spray can, marker) and 9 colors to choose from
    • Unique stencils to help you draw your words faster
    • Each language version has a HUGE charade dictionary, which ensures long-term play without recycling words
    • 100% compatible across all versions & devices- play anyone no matter what they are using

    We Doodle is plus+ enabled. Compare your score against thousands of other gamers. Unlock multiple awards, find and play with your friends.

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    Please, note: internet connectivity is required to play We Doodle
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    Release:Nov 25, 2010
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    Balloon Headed Boy Free

    Balloon Headed Boy is now completely free!! Start the adventure today!

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    Balloon Headed Boy is now completely free!! Start the adventure today!

    Float your way through 34 sumptuous levels (some with multiple sub-levels) and collect the in-game achievements.

    Pocket Gamer described Balloon Headed Boy as "A cute, cleverly designed platformer that delivers more fun than a balloon animal sculptor at a kiddies' party"!

    This version of the game introduces a new control mechanic tuned to the touch screen and movement sensor, in addition to new levels exclusive to the iPhone/iPod Touch.

    Follow Balloon Headed Boy on Twitter at http://twitter.com/balloonboy
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    Release:Jan 06, 2010
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    Unpleasant Horse

    Unpleasant Horse is an addictive action, arcade game that will be sure to keep you entertained! It’s quirky, fun and cha…
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    Unpleasant Horse is an addictive action, arcade game that will be sure to keep you entertained! It’s quirky, fun and challenging.

    In this game, you are a horse with wings. Everybody likes those! The bad news is you are a rather unpleasant horse with wings.

    Your idea of a good time is jumping from cloud to cloud and on to the backs of other, cute flying ponies, who will thus be sent plummeting to a gruesome, bone-chewing demise, thanks to an unfortunately placed series of meat grinders on the ground below. It’s pretty extreme.

    All is well and good for you, though---unless you happen to miss a cloud or pony, and then, guess what? Those meat grinders don't play favorites. So keep those wings flapping, don't miss a jump, and keep a lookout for cool powerups to keep you flying longer and higher!

    Jump to your next fun adventure.

    Background:

    Unpleasant Horse is the result of PopCap's first game jam event, where employees formed small teams, chose a randomly generated name from a hat, and attempted to make a complete game in 24 hours. The name this team drew was “Unpleasant Horse Racing in the Sky”, and off they flew! It took a few more weeks to finish it up and apply some polish, but what you see here is essentially the game that they made during the game jam. We hope you enjoy it.
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    I'm not sure if all of them are free forever but at least they've been free for a long time. And Balloon headed Boy Free is the full version.
     
  16. EfratBarTal

    EfratBarTal Well-Known Member

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    wow natejeevas, well done! :)
     
  17. undeadcow

    undeadcow Well-Known Member

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    #37 undeadcow, Jul 9, 2011
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    I'm not sure I understand the contempt towards quality free games that are "new." If they're free and good then I'd want to know about them.

    For completion should someone create a separate new forever free game thread or couldn't those just be included in this thread? Two threads would seem awkward.
     
  18. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    I'm just not looking to replace the subforum which serves that purpose already.

    For the most part, folks are posting exactly what I had in mind, and I'm happy to add them to the OP.

    No contempt whatsoever. :)
     
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  20. awp69

    awp69 Well-Known Member

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    Nice thread. Good list so far. I'll try to think of some others.
     

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