Universal Shards of Infinity (by Temple Gates Games LLC)

Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by BigDich, May 6, 2019.

  1. Gwarmaxx

    Gwarmaxx Well-Known Member

    Feb 2, 2010
    4,447
    376
    83
    NCC 1701
    yeah, i think it’s call democracy, or something like that... :D:D:D
     
  2. Ijipop

    Ijipop Well-Known Member

    Jul 25, 2012
    554
    256
    63
    This game is so gooooooooooood!!!!

    (Bought the physical version with expension too!). Game + exp = 25$ TAKE MY MONEYYYYYYYY
     
    JasonLL likes this.
  3. JasonLL

    JasonLL Well-Known Member

    Feb 21, 2014
    546
    106
    43
    Male
    Big thumbs up! Really enjoy this type of deck builder and Temple Gate did a great job on the presentation, visuals are super sharp and the artwork is really good. Played a couple of games so far with easy AI to get a feel of the game and had a great time.

    Easily recommended for fans of Star Realms and Ascension.
     
    Ijipop likes this.
  4. midasmulligan

    midasmulligan Well-Known Member

    Oct 1, 2015
    156
    2
    18
    Although it plays really well and butter smooth, feel it needs more substance at this point. As the creator pointed out, the game was effectively "fixed" with the expansion, so I feel were still in beta until that's released. As this is going for 7.99, I'd expect that the expansion was at least available.
     
  5. fring

    fring Well-Known Member
    Patreon Bronze

    Jul 26, 2017
    52
    3
    8
    USA
    I didn't know anything about the physical game, so I was really surprised just how similar it was to Ascension and Star Realms. After playing a couple games, I'm still unconvinced that it adds much of anything to the genre. I honestly feel like it could've been an expansion to Ascension (although, in fairness, I've stopped playing Ascension and they got me to buy this one immediately, so good on them?).
     
  6. Ijipop

    Ijipop Well-Known Member

    Jul 25, 2012
    554
    256
    63
    #26 Ijipop, May 8, 2019
    Last edited: May 8, 2019
    Yup
    Much like you I’ve stopped playing Ascension at the 3rd 4th expansion?!?
    At some point I think adding too many expansions just dilude what was fun to start with.

    True this game is really in the same vein as Ascension and Star Realms. But I think it have just a little twist that makes it a very enjoyable CCG. Without, of course, reinventing anything.

    The app is nice and polish so it is good for a little fix on the go once in a while. But where this game really shine (like most boardgame) is when playing against friends with a couple of beers.
    Since interaction is probably half the fun.

    I guess it’s just a matter of, are you tired of playing these kind of games?

    Platformers for example have been there for decades and besides some twist here and there. You still run from left to righ, jump, roll, rinse and repeat.
    And I still enjoy couples of ‘em!

    Want some more CCG?
    I think you can’t go wrong with this one.
    And I think the price for the quality of the game/product is fair.


    Tired of Ascension and the likes...
    Maybe wait a little!
     
  7. Ijipop

    Ijipop Well-Known Member

    Jul 25, 2012
    554
    256
    63
    DO NOT UPDATE

    Game crashes a lot!!!!
     
  8. eugenemcardle

    eugenemcardle Well-Known Member

    May 21, 2013
    357
    9
    18
    Retired, Math/Science Teacher, Air Force Electron
    Redcliffe Queensland Australia
    I have to agree I'm afraid. Can't even get past the first turn.
     
  9. Ijipop

    Ijipop Well-Known Member

    Jul 25, 2012
    554
    256
    63
    Easy & hard mode are still very playable though.
    An update is already waiting for apple approval.
     
  10. nkarafo

    nkarafo Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2011
    860
    9
    18
    I was in the beta testing. Great game! And I'm glad that Apple has this free beta testing in contrast to Google where you have to buy in order to be a tester for a game (and own it when it will be released). I like Star Realms a lot and I cannot decide which of the two I prefer most. I will wait for a price drop but this game is probably for tablet (in ipad is very smooth by the way) and not so for phones.
     
  11. dpeace

    dpeace Member

    Mar 24, 2009
    17
    3
    3
    Crash only seems to affect Medium AI; devs are aware (there’s even a message to that effect on the title screen) and will be fixed as soon as Apple approve the update.

    Excellent game.
     
    JasonLL and Ijipop like this.
  12. islesfan

    islesfan Well-Known Member

    Jul 25, 2012
    319
    3
    18
    Male
    Teacher
    Nevada
    I've been playing the beta, and it is my favorite deck builder. I love Ascension, and this has much in common with that, but with the direct attack that you see in several other deck builders. I bought it immediately!
     
    JasonLL likes this.
  13. metalcasket

    metalcasket Moderator
    Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze

    May 24, 2010
    11,064
    1,340
    113
    Deepest Circle, Hel
    Update’s out.
     
  14. dpeace

    dpeace Member

    Mar 24, 2009
    17
    3
    3
    Yes, which has the disadvantage of making me realise even the medium AI massacres me every time. I need to practice more.
     
    Ijipop likes this.
  15. chengchisang

    chengchisang Well-Known Member

    May 25, 2018
    119
    31
    28
    Play both Race4tG and Ascension on a daily basis, so this is a no brainer for me. This one has a lot of familiar mechanisms and it is quick to jump into. There are still some new twists I need to figure out how to employ them. Very good game, btw. Also, using email to add friends is an improvement over Race4G.

    See ya online.
     
  16. mcarthon

    mcarthon Well-Known Member

    Feb 21, 2009
    91
    0
    6
    What the the advantages of fast play vs recruit? I know fast play plays the card that round so why wouldn’t I always fast play vs recruit?

    Thanks
     
  17. Roger the Alien

    Roger the Alien Well-Known Member

    Oct 19, 2017
    183
    29
    28
    Germany
    If you fast play it won't be put in your discard pile.
     
  18. mcarthon

    mcarthon Well-Known Member

    Feb 21, 2009
    91
    0
    6
    #38 mcarthon, May 16, 2019
    Last edited: May 16, 2019
    So it’s bssically it’s a one time use if I do fast play?!

    Thanks

    Also I am getting destroyed on hard AI. Not sure what to do any tips?
     
  19. sly16bit

    sly16bit New Member

    Mar 26, 2015
    2
    0
    1
    Is this game playable on iPhone or is it definitely better played on iPad?
     
  20. Ijipop

    Ijipop Well-Known Member

    Jul 25, 2012
    554
    256
    63
    I play on Iphone 8+ and it is really playable!
     
    sly16bit likes this.

Share This Page