Older "Must Have" Free Games?

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

  1. nesio718

    nesio718 Well-Known Member

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    You got it. I'll see what else I can find. I try everything. But if it plays like crap or look like crap I delete it. All I'll list is something with worth.
     
  2. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Good call. I'm pretty happy with the list and can't add much more. I'd say unless you're like SV, who is apparently an encyclopedia of iOS games, everyone should probably just post the really great games that immediately come to mind.

    Might actually ask you to do something with the second post at some point.
     
  3. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Just downloaded it and will give it a run...and likely add to OP. :)
     
  4. syntheticvoid

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    How sad is it that this just made my week... =oP
     
  5. chess

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    Trying a bunch of stuff this morning:

    Rocketboy looks great but seems unplayable...or maybe just really hard
    Electro-Racer is great...reminds me of Wipeout...keeper
    Superboss is a great idea, but it doesn't seem to go anywhere...practically plays itself
    Samurai Dojo isn't terribly deep but is fun and looks amazing
    Juky Run just wasn't much fun
    Couldn't figure out Alchemy or Comet TD
    Chase the Dot was OK if you like that sort of thing
    Galaxy on Fire looked beautiful but is a 3D game with a virtual stick. I want to like this, but don't.
    Topsy Turvey...LOVE THIS GAME!
    Doodle Army 2 has all kinds of potential...controls just didn't come together for me
     
  6. bluecomb84

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    The main page is saying that dual stick shooter Ocurro is free forever. Also, I don't have an internet connection but I remember Mini Gore being free for a long time. I wonder if it still is.
     
  7. AnarKitty

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    Not now, though it has been several times.
     
  8. ArtNJ

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    The new version of Superblox is free forever too and is really, really good (better than tilt-to-live imho). It has optional IAP which there is no reason for unless your super impatient. You can also watch 15 second video ads if your impatient, and you must watch about a dozen or so of the 15 second ads to unlock the various level types. Takes literally around 5 minutes total, so I consider it a true free game.

    Ecopunk, posted above, deserves a try.
     
  9. caanerud

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    Rocketboy is indeed really difficult. Unless there's some trick to winning that I couldn't figure out. Maybe there's IAP that makes you not die as fast? I already deleted it.

    Doodle Army 2 takes some adjusting to. I got the controls down after a few matches and it's pretty fun. Haven't played it much since it launched, though.
     
  10. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Will add Occurro to the OP...good game.

    Had Superblox 2 on my iphone for a bit seemed OK...might be worth adding to the list, but I didn't keep it on my phone.

    I'm interested in hearing from others about the list in the OP. There are a few I didn't like despite liking the genre they are in, but I don't want to delete them unless others agree. Others are in genre's that I don't care about (dungeon crawlers and roguelikes), so I don't feel qualified to judge either way. The ideal end state would be a semi-definitive list of older stuff that everybody should at least try.

    In other news, I'm a big fan of A Quest of Knights Onrush. Chillingo made a little freebie to promote their castle defense game and made probably the best beat-em-up I've played on my phone. Really fun little game!
     
  11. nesio718

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  12. injuwarrior

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    Not really sure what's been mentioned, but jet ball goes free a lot and I just downloaded it. It is a great one, and I will probably by anodia now becuause that seems like the best one in the genre.
     
  13. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    It is a good brick-breaker.

    But I'm trying to stick to stuff that is always free.

    Thanks!
     
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    Virble

    SALE! Virble, the hit word game is free for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!

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    SALE! Virble, the hit word game is free for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!

    Help Virlo on his quest for Golden Choobies! A word puzzle game featuring three modes and endless action.

    Intructions:
    - Tap and drag across letters to create words.
    - Once a word is formed, the tiles will turn orange.
    - The object is to fill the board with orange tiles.

    - Use the red Bomb Choobie to randomly shuffle tiles if you get stuck.
    - Use the green Bonus Choobie to turn tiles into bonus tiles to give you extra time.

    About Virble:
    The mysterious Islands of Virtopia have been lost for ages, and itís time for our hero, Virlo, to embark on a brain puzzling adventure of the cutest proportion! Find hidden words to crack the codes and rescue the missing islands!

    With hand drawn character animation, rich vibrant graphics, and unlimited re-playability, Virble will challenge even the most seasoned word game fanatics.
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    Vector TD

    An all-new mobile version of the hit web-game, Vector TD is now available for iPhone & iPod Touch.

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    An all-new mobile version of the hit web-game, Vector TD is now available for iPhone & iPod Touch.

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    From Candystand.com, the web's premier portal for free-to-play online games, comes Vector TD iPhone, a true-to-the-original port of one of the web's most popular tower defense games. With new controls adapted for the touchscreen, eight maps across three difficulty levels and the techno beats that made the original so memorable, Vector TD will be your next big addiction.

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    "Though it may look like a very simple outing it's actually quite an involved little tower defence romp, complete with a high score sharing system." - PocketGamer.co.uk
    "One of the most polished TD games yet." - Jayisgames.com

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    The Vectoids are on the move, and only you can stop them! Eliminate each wave of Vectoids before they reach the end of the path by constructing towers. There are seven species of Vectoids, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

    Can you defeat the quick Yellow Sprinters? Are you equipped to deal with the armored Hard Greys? Only strategic placement of eleven types of towers, plus upgrades and boosts to enhance them, can ensure a victory against the Vectoid threat.

    Can you survive all 50 waves?
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    Match Maker CS

    SALE! Match Maker, the super-addicting puzzle game, is FREE for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!

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    SALE! Match Maker, the super-addicting puzzle game, is FREE for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!

    Match Maker is the ultra-popular matching game from Candystand.com's flash games catalog. Match as many pieces as you can before the time runs out in this simple but addictive puzzle game.

    Match Maker is OpenFeint-enabled so you can share your high scores with your friends and work your way up the global leaderboard.

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    - Touch a piece to rotate it 90 degrees clockwise.
    - Match two halves of the same color to remove them from the board.
    - Try to set up combos so that pieces match up when they fall into place.
    - Each successful match adds a small amount of time back onto the clock.
    - Touch a spinning piece to stop it - if you make a match, you'll earn bonus points.
    - Earn additional bonus points by making matches in all four colors in a short amount of time.
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  15. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Odd that they are all from the same developer, but I already have Vector TD on my iphone, and Virble looks pretty good. Will add to OP. :)
     
  16. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    Oh, and Overkill is very fun once you unlock some weapons. Thanks for that, whoever posted it...I think SV.
     
  17. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    I trimmed most of my original text out of the OP, so I should be able to get a few more in, plus there are a couple that might cut...should be OK for now.
     
  18. kzwen

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    They are really decent quality games, no idea why the dev put them out as free but all the better for us then. ;)
     
  19. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    I didn't care much for MatchMaker, but I played a ton of Vector TD on my computer, and Virble will probably stay on the phone for a while.

    Thanks!
     
  20. chess

    chess Well-Known Member

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    #100 chess, Jul 13, 2011
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    Added to OP:

    Edit: I realize these don't all perfectly fit the construct, and most are "LITE" in some way, but they are all very playable as-is and would be a shame to miss if you don't already have the full versions.

    - Spider is especially impressive and is just an arcade version of a bigger adventure game
    - Skies of Glory controls better than Reno Air Races and lets you do all dogfighting with no boring ground stuff
    - GTI is a perfect little pick up and play version of Real Racing with a reasonable file size.
    - iBowl is perfectly functional as-is
    - Orbital is a fully functional arcade game and is very fun

    Spider: Hornet Smash

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    Skies of Glory

    MindJolt
    Gear up for the ultimate in multiplayer air combat! SKIES OF GLORY takes you back to the groundbreaking aeronautics of …
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    Gear up for the ultimate in multiplayer air combat! SKIES OF GLORY takes you back to the groundbreaking aeronautics of World War II, set in the real life terrain of both Pacific and European theatres of war. Over land and sea, under realistic weather conditions, you and your friends can team up to defend a base, destroy enemy compounds and logistical resources, or show off your piloting skills in a full-force free-for-all. “Pretty graphics? Check. Lots of action? Check. The ability to blast your friends out of the sky over a WiFi connection? Check.” Brian Caulfield, Forbes.com Skies of Glory features a robust list of multiplayer options for WiFi and Bluetooth play. Host 8 player simultaneous combat over a single WiFi network. Synch up over Bluetooth for one-on-one action. Use any 3G or WiFi signal to connect up to 8 players from around the world. Fly the SKIES OF GLORY any time, any place! Features • 3D accelerometer based flight combat • Get up close and personal with your opponents in WWII style planes • Stunning graphics and immersive audio make for a more visceral combat experience • Multiple skirmish modes, campaigns, and tons of training missions with more to come • Engage with opponents from around the world in 8-player combat over the internet via 3G and WiFi • Fly with friends over any local network for up to 8-player combat • Buy more planes for your hangar to maintain a competitive edge over your opponents • Take off from your base or aircraft carrier on bombing runs to eliminate enemy ground targets, bridges and ships • Play your own music over our customizable jukebox Skies of Glory is developed in collaboration with Revo Solutions. Try Other SGN Games F.A.S.T. - War is coming to your part of the world, will you be ready?! Get ready with F.A.S.T.: Fleet Air Superiority Training. Fly skirmishes against simulated pilots to build flying and dogfighting skills, and then put those skills to the test in live head-to-head combat against other pilots around the world over WiFi Internet! (fluff)Friends - A free app that lets you adopt , feed and race (fluff) pets as well as decorate their habitat. With one of the most dedicated and loyal communities on the social web, (fluff)Friends is a favorite for all ages. SGN Golf: This app lets you swing your iPhone or iPod touch like a golf club and then tells you how far your shot went. Your device gauges how fast you swing and how far your shot travels with its accelerometer. It’s like having a driving range wherever you go. Agency Wars – Play advanced scenarios based missions for the CIA, KGB, Mi6, Mossad or MSS and compete against the rival agencies. With an in-game economy to buy precious items, location-based gaming, and Facebook Connect, no other game stretches the iPhone’s technology so far. Mafia: Respect & Retaliation: The first of SGN’s role playing games, players complete “jobs” to become the Don of Their city. With its ‘Sin City” like 2D graphics and clever location-based game play, players can immerse themselves in the mob world. Vampires vs. Werewolves: From SGN comes a howling experience that you can sink your teeth into. Vampires vs. Werewolves takes place in a gothic horror world where the two most fearsome creatures of the night fight for superiority and blood.
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    Release:Dec 15, 2009
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    Real Racing GTI

    Get a taste of the excitement, competition and glory of championship racing with Real Racing GTI, the free “demo” versio…
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    Get a taste of the excitement, competition and glory of championship racing with Real Racing GTI, the free “demo” version of Real Racing 1, and sponsored by Volkswagen to introduce the 2010 GTI.

    ★ Drive six all-new 2010 GTI sport hatches and unlock achievements

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    ★ Achievements and leaderboard support Game Center and non-Game Center devices.

    ★ Awesome, high quality, retina display graphics.

    With over 7 million downloads already, buckle in and check it out for yourself now – the race is in your hands!
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    iBowl

    iBowl is one of the most popular games ever released for the iPhone and iPod touch, and has been installed by millions o…
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    iBowl is one of the most popular games ever released for the iPhone and iPod touch, and has been installed by millions of people! iBowl lets you practice by yourself or compete in bowling games over the internet with up to eight people around the world. Using the iBowl ‘Challenge” menu, you can invite your friends to play or face off against opponents over the Internet.
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    - Accelerometer based bowling control – just swing your device!
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    - Find your friends with Facebook Connect and start a challenge match with a push of a button!
    - Check your high score against our national leaderboard!
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    - Brag about your achievements to your friends by sending them a challenge email from our trophy screen.

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    - 3D Alleys: Choose from three different 3D alleys to play in, or download a new themed package lane.
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    invaderR

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    Orbital Free

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    FREE DIGITAL CRACK! ORBITAL has been designed and developed exclusively for the iPhone and is probably the game with th…
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    FREE DIGITAL CRACK! ORBITAL has been designed and developed exclusively for the iPhone and is probably the game with the highest addiction potential. Brilliant graphics and simple 1-thumb-controls guarantee intensive game moments at any time - of which you just can’t get enough. Convince yourself of the simplicity and beauty of the bitforge hit game and check out the free version now. You don’t believe it? Read what the critics say: «The App Store description calls Orbital 'highly addictive'. What an understatement! Orbital should come with a warning: 'May cause sleeplessness and increased Facebook updates'. I had serious one-more-game syndrome for about three days.» 9/10 - Barbara Holbrook (appcraver.com) «BitForge has managed to combine the addictive gameplay of 'Peggle' and the beauty of 'Geometry Wars', two digital forms of crack, into one easy to use package.» - Chad George (thatvideogameblog.com) «An astonishing Physics Puzzler. Orbital is a 5-Dimple gotta-have-it game that has earned a permanent place on our iPhone.» - appsmile.com «The beauty of Orbital is really in its simplicity of play. And despite its simplicity, it’s incredibly addictive and very challenging. I find myself continually saying 'just one more time…'» 9/10 - theiphoneappreview.com «The game provides a solid challenge and is highly addicting.» 5/5 - iphoneincanada.ca «This is one game that you will want to play again and again…and then again. [...] Come to think of it, there are really no negative points about the game. Good going, Bitforge!» 5/5 - iphonefootprint.com «Orbital is a rare gem on the iPhone. [...] By the time we got the hang of it, we were hooked.» 3/4 - slidetoplay.com «ORBITAL is a unique and challenging game of strategy that will keep you coming back for more.» - appchatter.com
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