![]() A 2K representative tells us that multiplayer mode support is "the goal," but it's not something that will be around at launch. The mobile edition of XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be a content-complete port of the single-player campaign. "I think it will be priced appropriately." To be clear, "premium" doesn't automatically translate to "boxed release pricing." 2K Games is still working out the exact price of the iOS version of Enemy Unknown, but will the number be comparable to PC/console editions? "Probably not," he says. We're excited to see how people respond to it." the ability to give people a premium game on the iPad. "No microtransactions or anything like that. ![]() He considers himself to be a "core" gamer, and while he's excited by touchscreen play in games like The Walking Dead, Minecraft, and Ridiculous Fishing ("a great, great game," he adds), he also recognizes that an XCOM port is a different proposition. "We're really excited because what we're doing is an up front purchase for the game," Solomon tells us. Jake Solomon, XCOM: Enemy Unknown lead designerįor Solomon, porting Enemy Unknown represents an important step forward in the realm of serious gaming on mobile devices. Now, Firaxis and 2K China are getting ready to step into a larger world of small screens. XCOM is headed to iOS devices this summer, and console/PC lead Jake Solomon is guiding the development of the port as a different studio works to shape an entirely new control interface for the game. The unexpected 2012 hit accomplished the impossible by delivering a turn-based strategy game that didn't just work on consoles but did things better than on PC. Good news for mobile gamers: Apple is set to license a range of official, iOS 7 game controllers 'Super Mario Run' rushes to iOS devices on December 15Īn iPhone 5S with Flappy Bird installed is going for $100,000 on eBay That 'Bioshock' update for iOS is never happening, game removed from App Store The best RPGs for iPhone and iPad in 2023: our 16 favorite games Just don’t blame us if you throw your iPhone through a wall. If your interest in this game is suddenly piqued and you own an appropriate Apple-branded gadget, you can find more information on Super Hexagon by visiting Terry Cavanagh’s official website or, as per usual, the iOS App Store. “Frustrating” and “unforgivingly difficult” are solid descriptors for Super Hexagon, but so are “intensely addictive” and “perfectly suited for the mobile platform.” You’ll notice in that screenshot above, taken on my iPhone a few moments ago, that the timer reads “3:42” - that’s 3.42 seconds, and I died a split-second later. As you’re rotating, thick lines are falling toward the center point and it is your job to avoid hitting any of them for as long as possible. You play the part of a tiny cursor that can be rotated around a central point by pressing the left and right sides of your iDevice’s screen. Those of you who have yet to play Super Hexagon are missing out on one of the most accesible, entertaining mobile gaming experiences available. ![]() The top 5 iOS games you need to check out this month Here’s what you should know before sprinting through ‘Super Mario Run’ ![]() IOS 16 lets you pair Nintendo Switch controllers to your iPhone It’s up to like 45,000 sold so far,” Cavanagh said. I thought it would be cool if I made enough sales to pay for the phone I bought, it would be cool. I didn’t expect it to get the reaction it’s gotten. “It is such a hard game, and such a niche thing. Cavanagh, Super Hexagon’s creator, seemed utterly floored by the game’s success when Joystiq caught up with him at the ongoing Fantastic Arcade wing of Fantastic Fest. The game, which was released for the iOS platform on September 6, has already sold about 45,000 copies - which is an impressive feat for a 99-cent downloadable indie game, developed by a single person, and promoted entirely through word of mouth. Things like Terry Cavanagh’s Super Hexagon. Fitbit Versa 3Īlong with daily news, product reviews and whatever other assorted miscellanea we bring you here at Digital Trends, we also hope to expose you, the average person, to cool new things you might hear about otherwise.
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