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This is a continuation of this previous thread. Since it was getting very close to the 5,000 thread mark, I figured it was time for a reset.

Post any deals you find, recommendations, requests for deals, etc. Please keep things as civil as possible. There's no such thing as a bad deal post and reviews are opinions.


Games in the App store are constantly going on sale. While I originally posted games and prices in this post, it's become almost impossible to keep up with it all. Feel free to post in this topic on good deals and games you enjoy. Developers are also encouraged to join in, especially if they are running promos or sales.

If you want to check out a particular game, try the following review sites, or ask in here so fellow CAG's can assist you.

Price Drop Sites

• 148 Apps
• App Shopper iOS / App Shopper Mac
• Free App Alert
• Touch Arcade
• Free App A Day

App & Game Review Sites

• IGN Wireless
• MacLife iPad
• MacLife iPod/iPhone
• Slide to Play
• Touch Arcade
• Touch Gen
• TUAW Games

Free App offers from Developers
• Get a free copy of the Number Fill app for iOS by sending an email to [email protected] with subject "iOSApp:" (while supplies last).

YouTube Video Reviews

• iPad Game Reviews
• iPhone\iPod Touch Game Reviews

Apple Game Center
Apple Game Center allows you to keep a friends list, track your in game achievements, and compare with your friends. Many games are starting to support this. Currently this only runs on iPod & iPhone, but an update will be coming soon that enables this for iPad users.

Make sure to checkout the official CAG Game Center Exchange Thread. You can post your game center name and see the names of your favorite CAG'rs. You can also exchange OpenFeint & Plus+ names there.

ITUNES GIFT CARD SALES
Gamestop: 6/8 to 6/14, $25 iTunes gift card for $20

Important Notes:

1. Make sure to check for periodic updates either in iTunes or on your iOS devices. For each release of new firmware, there's usually a bunch of games updated right afterward.

2. Some applications also go on sale by their authors when they reach 1 million download and similar milestones.

3. Apps often have specials the day before, during, and after holidays, regardless if said game/app is related to the holiday.

4. Newly released apps will often have a % or dollar amount off for a limited period of time to gain a large following quicker. While browsing the app store you can go to a particular type or genre and order according to release date. This can make finding new app discounts faster.

5. Make sure to backup your purchases in iTunes to CD/DVD for safe keeping. You can do this by clicking File-->Library-->Backup to Disc. Then choose all purchases, applications only, and full or incremental backup. How often is up to you, but I do this monthly, or more often if I buy a lot of apps.

6. Apps can be re-downloaded without incurring an extra charge if you previously purchased it. This is good if you have a crash and forget to backup your purchases. I don't know if this is a permanent feature so backing up regularly is still important.

7. I strongly advise not to buy iTunes Gift Cards by 3rd parties unless you know they can be trusted. Retail stores, receiving cards as gifts, etc are the best ways. There are many credit card scams, stolen cards, hacked cards going around, especially on Ebay.

8. If you are the victim of a iTunes Card scam or get your account locked due to one not all hope is lost. Apple has been fairly lenient on these issues. Call Apple directly at 1-800-MY-APPLE or check the iTunes Store support page. Also going to your local Apple Store to discuss it can help. The account locking is an automated process and can be reversed. This can take time so be cautious if you use gift cards from 3rd party sources.

9. If you somehow break your iOS device, you have some options. If you bought the Applecare warranty it should be covered for most items. If your Applecare ran out or you don't have one, try using one of the repair guides on iFixit to repair it yourself. Apple Stores have been known to give discounts if you bring in a iOS device that they will not fix since it's not in warranty. This discount however is very small.

10. Using a screen protector can extend the life of your device. Most stores carry these, but they can be hard to install. The best I have personally used are made by a company called Power Support. They have both clear and anti-glare protectors. They are easier to install because the protector is a firm yet thin piece of plastic. Two come in a pack, average price I've seen is $20. Griffin Technologies and Zagg are also very good.

11. Universal Apps have a small plus sign in the upper left corner next to their price. They can be played natively on both the iPad and iPod/iPhone. iPhone games that are not universal can still be played on the iPad with a lower resolution. Non universal iPad games cannot be played on the iPhone.


Recommended Games by Genre
Feel free to add games, genres or move titles as needed. This list is to give CAGs a chance to catch up on missed high-quality games and to get new users started on "can't miss" titles to download for their new idevice. Underlined titles are universal (ipad and iphone/ipod touch). Italic are iPad only.

Casual - Tiny Wings, Angry Birds, Doodle Jump, Fruit Ninja, Cut the Rope. World of Goo, Osmos, Bird Strike - GOLD EDITION, Parachute Ninja, Pilot Winds, Depict, Flight Control, Time Geeks: Find All!, Bird Zapper!, Tapper World Tour, Amazing Breaker
Shooter - Tilt to Live, Galaxy on Fire 2, Espgaluda II, Dodonpachi Resurrection, Space Miner: Space Ore Bust, Radiant, Warblade, MetalStorm: Online, Minotron 2112
F/TPS/Action - Shadowgun, N.O.V.A., N.O.V.A. 2, Infinity Blade, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus, Dead Space, Shadow Guardian
Dual-Stick Shooter - Age of Zombies, Minigore, Solomon's Keep, Solomon's Boneyard
Action/Arcade - Jet Ball, Super Mega Worm, Zombie Highway, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Plunderland
Adventure - Super Brothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Broken Sword: Director's Cut, Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror Remastered, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, Monkey Island 2 Special Edition, Sam & Max Episode 1, Scarlett and the Spark of Life, Back to the Future Ep 1 HD, Back to the Future Ep 2 HD
Platformer - League of Evil, Mirror's Edge, Kami Retro, Pix'n Love Rush, Soosiz, Fastar!, Frogatto, Rolando, Rolando 2, Creepy Caverns, :Shift:, Robot Wants Kitty, Perfect Cell, Beyond Ynth, Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, Hoggy, Edge
Endless Runner - Hook Champ, Super QuickHook, Hook Worlds, Monster Dash, Solipskier, Robot Unicorn Attack, Inspector Gadget's MAD Dash, Run Like Hell! Deluxe
Tower Defense - Plants vs. Zombies, Holy Moly Dragons, Defender Chronicles, iBomber Defense, The Creeps!, Geodefense, Geodefense Swarm, Epic War TD, Sentinel Mars Defense, Sentinel Earth Defense, Sentinel Homeworld, Guns'n'Glory, TowerMadness
 RPG - Zenonia, Zenonia 2, Zenonia 3, Battleheart, Dungeon Hunter I & II, Across Age, Chaos Rings, Sacred Odyssey, Eternal Legacy, Secret of Mana (yes, that Secret of Mana :D), 100 Rogues
Puzzle - Azkend, Sparkle, Bejeweled 2, Dungeon Raid, Drop7, Puzzle Agent, Trainyard, Puzzle Quest 2, Crosslogic, bitFLIP, Love Battle Princess, Heroes of Kalevala, Antrim Escape 1/2
Card/Dice - Sword & Poker 1 & 2, World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend
Sim - Game Dev Story, Hot Springs Story, Sims: Ambitions
Strategy - Civilization Revolution, Trenches, Crystal War, Legendary Wars
Sports - NBA Jam, Backbreaker Football, Backbreaker 2, Flick Kick Field Goal
Fighting - Street Fighter IV, King of Fighters-i002
Racing - Asphalt 6, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed: Shift, Real Racing 2, Reckless Racing, Disc Drivin', Jet Car Stunts, Death Rally, Tires of Fury
Time Management - My Kingdom for the Princess 1 & 2, Hotel Mogul, Airport Mania, Roads of Rome HD
Board Games -Small World, Carcassonne, Catan, Words With Friends, Reiner Knizia's Samurai, Neuroshima Hex
Trivia - MovieCat, You Don't Know Jack
Hidden Object - Little Things, Pictureka
Non-Game Essentials - Appshopper, Atomic Web Browser, Stanza, CloudReaders, Flipbook, TuneIn Radio Pro, Dropbox, Air Video+, Evernote, Video Stream, mBox Mail, Genius Scan, Urban Spoon, Documents To Go Premium
 
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Scream 4 and Scream 4 HD (iPad only) are both currently available for FREE in association with FAAD.
"The official game of SCRE4M. For the first time ever, play as
the killer in a game and slash your way to victory. Just like the movie, killing by the Rules of Horror is the way to succeed.
Game Features:
-Fast paced single player mode where you chase down victims and avoid
the cops
-Be smart about who you kill and how you kill
-Multiple fully rendered 3D levels
-Brag about your highscores to your friends on Facebook and Twitter
-OpenFeint integration with Achievements
-Did we mention you play as the killer!"
 
Attention Psyconauts and/or Tim Schafer fans, Double Fine released a Vault Viewer app and its free.

Its the Memory Vault scenes from the game with commentary from Tim Schafer and Scott Campbell. All credit goes to Giantbomb. I just listened to last weeks show and they happened to mention it while discussing other things Double Fine
 
I like your thread. You have a such great knowledge about APP. You information is very helpful and interesting for every one who want to know about this topic, just like me.
 
Zombieville USA 2 just released for $.99 and the dev has FINALLY dropped the first one to $.99 for the first time in a VERY long time. I'm probably going to flush $2 down the drain and buy both even though I probably only need one. The first was one of the first games I ever put on my appshopper list and now that it's dropped I think my iPhone gaming tastes are too sophisticated for the game. Decisions...

Zombieville USA

http://www.appshopper.com/games/zombieville-usa

Zombieville USA 2

http://www.appshopper.com/games/zombieville-usa-2


Also small plug for Whale Trail. The game is fantastic! It's been a while since my feet fell asleep while I was sitting on the (iPhone gaming) throne. Gorgeous art style and addictive gameplay coupled with charming music makes this game the complete package. Absolutely worth the buck. Kinda mad I hesitated for so long.

http://www.appshopper.com/games/whale-trail
 
Shantae: Risky's Revenge just released and going for the sale price of $2.99. I dunno how it plays on the iphone/ipad but this is hands down the best game on the DSiware store, highly recommended and on sale.
 
Woah! I'm definitely in for Zombieville 2! I liked the original quite a bit as well. Downloading the sequel now....

Ok, somewhat disappointed that it doesn't have online play. I had thought that was going to be in there. Just local co-op. Oh well, I'll still have fun with it.
 
An old school shmup, the recently-released Alpha Combat: Defend Your Country has just dropped to FREE.
"Old school arcade game meets new school fun. Alpha Combat - Defend Your Country is an addictive shoot 'em up fighter plane arcade game that brings life like fighter jets and military planes to the same type of fun you used to have in the good old days.
This multi-leveled game has game play and graphics that will keep you playing for days on end. The better you get, the more planes you unlock and the more upgrades you have.
Your mission is clear - defeat all enemy fighters before they can destroy you. You are equipped with some of the fastest fighter planes that the military can supply and you will be going head to head with massive bomber planes, helicopters, fast flying dog fighters, and multiple tanks that shoot heat seeking missiles. Each mission brings new enemies, all trying to cross enemy lines and take your country hostage. It's up to you to stop them."

Spacelings is also currently available for FREE.
"The cute and lovable Spacelings and their sinister Roborg adversaries debut in an action puzzler like no other.
In this supreme test of lateral thinking, you must pull, push, grab, deflect, detonate and slingshot your way through over one hundred levels of logic and mayhem!
After returning home from a deep space mission of exploration, the captain of the scout ship Liberator finds his peace loving homeworld attacked and the entire Spaceling population abducted by the mysterious mechanical Roborgs!
Piloting your ship and armed solely with a tractor beam, it falls to you to scour the galaxy and save your helpless Spaceling brothers and sisters from an uncertain fate… Free them all, by any means necessary!"
 
[quote name='crunchewy']Woah! I'm definitely in for Zombieville 2! I liked the original quite a bit as well. Downloading the sequel now....

Ok, somewhat disappointed that it doesn't have online play. I had thought that was going to be in there. Just local co-op. Oh well, I'll still have fun with it.[/QUOTE]
I got this as soon as it was released. My 10-year-old loves the original and I know he'll enjoy teaming up for some cartoon zombie slaughtering this weekend. He was really excited when I told him about it's imminent release a couple of weeks ago. Thought it would make a nice Halloween surprise for him . . .
 
[quote name='MemoriesAbyss']Just got an iPhone 4S, and I have a feeling this thread will be one my new favorite places.[/QUOTE]

I just got my iphone 2 weeks ago, this has definitely been my most visited thread here lately.
 
[quote name='Brother Daz']I just got my iphone 2 weeks ago, this has definitely been my most visited thread here lately.[/QUOTE]

Same. This thread is like a daily candy store without the calories.
 
The Terminator has dropped to FREE for the first time.
"The Terminator for iPhone is an explosive top-down all action shooter with an episodic Story Mode and endless Quick Play mode.
Quick Play: select your weapon of choice from Pistols, Assault Rifles, Gatling guns and Bazookas, destroy as many of the machines as you can without falling to the enemy. Save injured Tech-Com soldiers and collect salvage for bonus points, improve your kill stats as you increase your combat expertise.
Story Mode presents a back-story leading up to the beginning of The Terminator movie. 2029, The machines are winning the war. Our future is very much in doubt. Skynet is about to complete its time displacement device.
You play a young Kyle Reese sent on a mission that will unravel a sequence of events which will pave the way to finding and saving John Connor, the only hope for Mankind in it's desperate struggle against the machine intelligence, SkyNet."
 
An update for Zombieville 2 has already been submitted (or will be shortly) with some significant fixes/tweaks and even a new character:

- Fixed a bug which could lead to data loss if iCloud syncing fails
- Dramatically increased the effective radius of the joystick
- Increased rate at which money is earned, likelihood of zombies dropping money, and doubled money gains in co-op to offset the additional player taking all of your precious loot.
- Added a new player character, the "Tycoon"
Click to expand...

The data loss bug is what has my interest peaked. I might hold off on playing until the update.
 
Streets of Rage 2 is being modified to free as opposed to the other way around. I've been checking periodically this morning for when it'd change. =]
 
Dark Meadow is down to $2.99 ... I think it was $5.99 before. Anyone recommend it? I might grab it at that price, looks pretty good.
 
Silly Owls just went free. That was pretty fast it's not been out very long.

http://www.appshopper.com/games/silly-owls

EDIT: Also for those new folks out there be sure to check out appshopper.com to help track price changes on apps you are interested in (really love to pimp out their site because it is soo incredibly helpful)! They also have an app that will track these games for you. It works really great.

If anyone would like recommendations for good iPhone games of virtually any genre feel free to ask me. I have written reviews off and on (on nodpad.com) and have been following the app store for the past few years.
 
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Now a Universal app, Race After 1977 has dropped to FREE for the first time.
"They nuked the world, you race the remains! Feel the devastation of a nuclear apocalypse and enjoy hours of fast-paced racing unrivalled on the iOS platform! Slide your vehicle around amazing dusty and icy wastelands, drive on dam walls, jump across ruined bridges and swerve on uneven grounds. What a leap from the industry-standard flat-surfaced routine that has plagued the mobile racing games for so long!
The custom proprietary game-engine developed by Xpect Games revolutionizes the way racing games are done on mobile platforms. Experience unique full 3D motion physics supporting active 4 wheel suspensions. A highly optimized graphics engine allows rendering of copious geometry amounts never seen before on a mobile platform."
 
Just picked up an Iphone 4s yesterday (switched from Android) and looking to buy a few games before I head out on vacation. I read the list on the 1st page but its damn huge,can you guys recommend like two or three more MUST HAVES?

Here's what I have so far

Zombieville 2
Infinity Blade
Doodle Jump
Angry Birds
Water?
Plants Vs Zombies
Scribblenauts
Tiny Wings
Shantae
 
[quote name='bodine1231']Just picked up an Iphone 4s yesterday (switched from Android) and looking to buy a few games before I head out on vacation. I read the list on the 1st page but its damn huge,can you guys recommend like two or three more MUST HAVES?

Here's what I have so far

Zombieville 2
Infinity Blade
Doodle Jump
Angry Birds
Water?
Plants Vs Zombies
Scribblenauts
Tiny Wings
Shantae[/QUOTE]

I just got my phone recently also. here are a few that I am really enjoying:
The Creeps
Jetpack Joyride ( free on facebook right now)
Draw race 2
Order Chaos (like WoW)
Fruit Ninja
Tower Defense Lost earth
Bike baron
Zenonia 1,2,3
 
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