Universal Rule with an Iron Fish (by Kestrel Games)

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  1. VirtualBoyFreak

    VirtualBoyFreak Well-Known Member
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    Does anyone remember N-Gage's "Hooked On: Creatures Of The Deep"? Is this game similar regarding gameplay and story progress? I've always loved that game and have been looking for an alternative on iOS without success. Maybe this one is what I need...
     
  2. Gamer1st

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    I'll pick it up as soon as iPad play is enabled.
     
  3. MrGreed

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    I was watching a gameplay video and it looks really hard to move your lure around

    I hate tilting games is this all tilting for moving the lure?
     
  4. L.Lawliet

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    Well that's actually reassuring. RPGs are my favorite genre. Looks like this might be my game this week :) thanks for the reply!
     
  5. sugimulm

    sugimulm Well-Known Member

    For that I'm buying, not a fan of clicker games
     
  6. pseudoart

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    You only need to tilt to move the lure, but it's not mandatory. It just makes it a bit easier if you miss the fish you were aiming for. Maybe later in the game it'll be too difficult without tilt, I don't know. I hate tilting too.

    A question for y'all? I tapped too fast through the tutorial about battles by mistake - how do you defend against the dynamite?!
     
  7. hfc1875

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    Tap the fish as they leave the water, "bouncing" them over to your side and away from the enemy's.
     
  8. TheGreatEscaper

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    This is really great. Glad I picked it up, looks like it's got quite a long campaign too.
    I think the comparison to clicker games is that it's a bit incremental/grindy but in an enjoyable way.
     
  9. Tonk Montana

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    Hi,
    I got hooked. Bought this for the humour, fish, and art. Loving it's relaxed pace and IAP-free exploration.

    Is it just me or is anyone else having their bits and bobs and wood disappear if you log out of the game? I am sure I had enough for the next ship and poof...gone. Maybe a pirate stole it?
     
  10. Avatre

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    Ah I really really want to play this, I hope it's on the iPad soon!
     
  11. coloncruncher

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    Am I missing something? Several comments about iPad, it is playable on iPad. True, it isn't universal, but it still plays great, I've done it.

    Devs say they're working on iPad support, so it's coming, but in the meantime, do yourself a favor and buy it, it's plenty good as it is.

    Would love cloud saving though so I could play back and forth between iPad and iPhone.
     
  12. coloncruncher

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    I also hate tilting, but find it fun here. You don't have to use it most of the time, you simply tsp where you want the lure to go. In some instances you may want to tweak it and that where the tilting comes in. It's duffle movement not huge tilts. I find it to be responsive and easy to use.
     
  13. KeKhan

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    Well this is Game of the Week for me!
    Nothing else released this week comes close.

    I know people are going to rave about Heroes of Loot 2 but I for one am so tired of "RETRO PIXEL"...its 2016, let's have our games look good! #

    The art and style in Iron Fish are what sells it for me. Every new fish / critter is just a pleasure to see and the humor keeps me smiling.
    Add all the other mechanics on top - RPG/collection/decorating/battles/farming/crafting and Iron Fish is a surprisingly deep casual game.

    Great Job devs!!

    GOTW +1
     
  14. Jetjet

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    So we can say 8 hours for full gameplay ? Sounds cool
     
  15. Jetjet

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    Didn't consider HOL 2 as a retro pixel game but if you consider it like that, you'll miss a very good game...
     
  16. KeKhan

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    I shouldn't have commented on that here, I don't want to turn this thread into a debate about another game, sorry.

    I was merely using it as a comparison to compliment the art in Iron Fish.

    That said, HoL2 is obviously a pixel art game, just look at the screenshots. I make no mention of the gameplay, I'm sure it's amazing.
    I'm just tired of games that use pixel art graphics when we have the technology for crisp smooth visuals. Personal opinion, sorry.

    Back to the topic - IRON FISH IS AWESOME !
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  17. MrGreed

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    Easily worth the $3, very polished

    This game impressed me, lots of relaxing fun!
     
  18. Kestrel Games

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    #58 Kestrel Games, Jun 9, 2016
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    Hey guys, great to hear more people are loving the game :)

    Right now we're hard at work on a 1.01 patch to fix bugs with the initial release. Should be able to get iPad support in too, by popular demand :)
     
  19. Jetjet

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    Ok you're right. Back to the topic for this game but I can't bear the comparison between pixelnart and technology. That's make nonsense !

    End of debate. This Iron Fish will be mine tonight too :)
     
  20. coloncruncher

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    I ran into a bug, I had a little over 200,000 coins, went to pick my crops, and then my coins dropped to 867. Figured I'd mention it.
     

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