Epic Games Launches 'Infinity Blade' - an Unreal-Based Game for iPhone and iPad

[RawBert]

II'm not buying this game.

You're breaking my heart. pfft

 

[KnightWRX]

I think you guys have lost all comprehension of a dollar's worth.

And the point isn't that the game on its own is worth or not that 6$, it's that compared to other offerings on the App Store, you can get better value elsewhere for your 6$. Think of it like having the choice between a 6$ subway sandwich and a 6$ 7 service french cuisine meal.

 

[Irishman]

My example was only about iOS gaming. Your comment doesn't even begin to refute what I said. On the App Store, there's plenty of games with more content at the same 5.99$ or at a lower price point.

Comparing to other games on the App Store for iOS, Infinity Blade has about 0.99$'s worth of content.

This isn't about iOS being in its infancy at all. A lot of other devs have shown that there's more depth to be had for 5.99$ than this provides. This is a tech demo for the Unreal Engine on iOS.

Could you name some of those deeper titles, please?

 

[Rot'nApple]

It means "Role Playing Game" and originally described something like Dungeons & Dragons wherein you pretended to be the character you were playing, like acting.

The modern meaning has become somewhat changed though and any game where you can improve the effectiveness of your character(s) and his weapons/armour etc as you make progress is said to have 'role playing elements' these days.

Thank you for your help!

 

[Hal Itosis]

I have to say, the amount of free press Epic is getting on this (including Engadget) is ridiculous. There are some other apps in the store that are much more deserving of hype than this.

So why stop there? Name them. Post your list of "hype-worthy" games.

You and KnightWRX don't seem to want to share for some reason.

 

[Applenewb]

Ridiculous

Like any other game/app/product in existance, they should sell it at their targeted price point, see how it does and then put it on sale or lower the price when sales flag. Why would anyone say "there is better value out there for your money." That's ludicrous, unless the other game is the exact same game at a cheaper price that's a completely subjective statement.

 

[petvas]

I have been playing Infinity Blade the last hour and I can say that the graphics are really amazing for an iOS device. The gameplay could certainly be better, but it is good. Yes, the character cannot move freely, but what we are forgetting is that this game is intended for a mobile device that has no Flash memory expansion capabilities. The game has to be kept to a relatively small size. Another factor to consider is the touch interface. We have no touchpad or joystick. Yes, they could use a virtual touchpad, but they didn't.
Overall this is a very good game wi amazing graphics and a nice storyline. I don't think I will get bored easily playing it. Do not compare it to Rage's offering, who only had once graphics. This one is certainly worth the money.

 

[zweigand]

And the point isn't that the game on its own is worth or not that 6$, it's that compared to other offerings on the App Store, you can get better value elsewhere for your 6$. Think of it like having the choice between a 6$ subway sandwich and a 6$ 7 service french cuisine meal.

What are these other games that are superior yet cheaper? I could buy them too …after all, that $6 I spent didn't quite wipe out my budget for the year.

Also, A 4.5 star rating after 800+ reviews from people *who actually bought the game* seems to counter your argument fairly well.

 

[Dbrown]

iOS gaming is still in its infancy, folks.

Expecting its "Citizen Kane" at this early point would be setting up unrealistically high expectations.

iOS games will never get much beyond games like infinity blade because of the crappy control touch interface. Its great for playing solitaire but not any games of real substance.

 

[Artofilm]

And the point isn't that the game on its own is worth or not that 6$, it's that compared to other offerings on the App Store, you can get better value elsewhere for your 6$. Think of it like having the choice between a 6$ subway sandwich and a 6$ 7 service french cuisine meal.

Who are you anyways, reading the whole article you seem to think you're the god of all games. Do you even own this game or have even played it??

You're probably some 12 year old addicted to COD and complaining about "no gameplay" on a $6 game!

You're welcome to disagree with other people, but you're not going to change anyone's mind, ever game review site and anyone who has played it know that the game is fantastic.

 

[avidmacuser]

desktops and ipads

Looks nice, coming to desktops anytime soon?

Why game on a mac desktop when you can just purchase an iPad for most of your gaming desires?!!!

Is much of the interests and motivations in development of games for desktop macs being diverted toward development of games for the iPads / iOS instead? If so, wouldn't that be a great scenario for apple, with filling the apple 'gaming-gap' with the purchase of a ~$499 iPad? ... as opposed to installing games on currently owned hardware???

 

[Bonsai1214]

Nope, they're a game engine company.

its fine if you don't know much about video games, but trying to make educated statements about something you clearly don't know about makes you look like a fool. also, please name some games that are much deeper than this. I know across age is a very good Zelda clone, but i don't consider Zenoia or Hybrid up to par.

i've gotten more than $6 of enjoyment out of this game. i can easily see myself grinding up to much better weapons and stuff. plus there's a satisfaction about parrying everything the enemy can throw at you.

 

[aNYthing24]

I think most people are saying it's a great game because of the graphics. I bought it expecting something amazing, but after the first 5 minutes of playing it I was left rather dissatisfied. Yes, the graphics are insane, but gameplay is below average. I was really disappointed that they took free roaming out of the game as well. It has a ton of potential, but it needs improvement.

 

[spencers]

Could you name some of those deeper titles, please?

So why stop there? Name them. Post your list of "hype-worthy" games.

You and KnightWRX don't seem to want to share for some reason.

What are these other games that are superior yet cheaper? I could buy them too …after all, that $6 I spent didn't quite wipe out my budget for the year.
Also, A 4.5 star rating after 800+ reviews from people *who actually bought the game* seems to counter your argument fairly well.

its fine if you don't know much about video games, but trying to make educated statements about something you clearly don't know about makes you look like a fool. also, please name some games that are much deeper than this. I know across age is a very good Zelda clone, but i don't consider Zenoia or Hybrid up to par..

Yeah, let's hear em, KnightWRX.

 

[tropic10]

iOS games will never get much beyond games like infinity blade because of the crappy control touch interface. Its great for playing solitaire but not any games of real substance.

Yes and no. The control scheme does hold back some arcade and FPS games like Infinity Blade and Rage. But iOS devices still have a lot of potential. Low prices are keeping deeper games away, especially on the iPad.

 

[Irishman]

iOS games will never get much beyond games like infinity blade because of the crappy control touch interface. Its great for playing solitaire but not any games of real substance.

Such as what titles?

 

[Mymacwill]

I was wondering if folks have some good recommendations for RPG's they have played (iOS or not) that let your actions shape the reputation of your character/avatar?

Have you checked out The Quest? It's for iOS
It has the base game and like 10 expansions. Each with about 40 hours of gameplay. It's exactly what you described. Possibly my favorite game of all-time!

 

[KnightWRX]

Yeah, let's hear em, KnightWRX.

Jesus, calm down, can't I be away from the computer for like 3 hours ? You guys are ranting and foaming at the mouth as if I'm evading the question or something.

Cheaper and more in depth (more than 5 minutes of repetitive gameplay that gets old) :

- Zenonia
- Zenonia 2
- The Secret of Monkey Island (yes, oldie, but way more goodie than a simple tech demo).
- Monkey Island 2 : Lechuck's Revenge
- Sim City
- Battle for Wesnoth

These are just the ones I know. More in depth. Eye candy graphics are not what makes a game. And no, I don't play COD for that guy who asks, I'm a huge 80s-90s adventure gamer, having played all the Sierra titles back in the days on my old 386, having seen the birth of the FPS and the RTS genres. I don't give a flying hoot about graphics, I care about gameplay. A 5 minute hack and slash doesn't quite cut it as far as gameplay does in my book.

Again, my opinion, no need for hostility like has been shown from either the Epic employees or the guys who think they work for Epic and are taking my comments personally. I just don't think there's 5.99$ worth of content in this compared to other titles sold for iOS on the App Store.

I think this is great what Epic did here. A great game engine that actually uses the processing power of these devices. Now I hope someone takes that technology and builds an actual game out of it.

Have you checked out The Quest? It's for iOS
It has the base game and like 10 expansions. Each with about 40 hours of gameplay. It's exactly what you described. Possibly my favorite game of all-time!

Wow, nice find there, from the graphics it has that nice retro 90s feel for 1st person RPGs, kinda looks like Ultima Underworld/Eye of the Beholder. Come to think of it, maybe someone should port over Eye of the Beholder for TSR, the point and click interface would lend itself well to touch I bet.

 

[Cougarcat]

If people don't realize that there are games with far greater depth on the iOS store, I don't know what to say...

So you're saying that you don't really know a lot about the subject you're moaning about, and hoping that someone can bail you out?

One needn't be an OpenGL programmer to realize gaming graphics performance blows compared to Windows.

 

[Irishman]

Jesus, calm down, can't I be away from the computer for like 3 hours ? You guys are ranting and foaming at the mouth as if I'm evading the question or something.

Cheaper and more in depth (more than 5 minutes of repetitive gameplay that gets old) :

- Zenonia
- Zenonia 2
- The Secret of Monkey Island (yes, oldie, but way more goodie than a simple tech demo).
- Monkey Island 2 : Lechuck's Revenge
- Sim City
- Battle for Wesnoth

These are just the ones I know. More in depth. Eye candy graphics are not what makes a game. And no, I don't play COD for that guy who asks, I'm a huge 80s-90s adventure gamer, having played all the Sierra titles back in the days on my old 386, having seen the birth of the FPS and the RTS genres. I don't give a flying hoot about graphics, I care about gameplay. A 5 minute hack and slash doesn't quite cut it as far as gameplay does in my book.

Again, my opinion, no need for hostility like has been shown from either the Epic employees or the guys who think they work for Epic and are taking my comments personally. I just don't think there's 5.99$ worth of content in this compared to other titles sold for iOS on the App Store.

So this makes sense why a game like "Infinity Blade" wouldn't trip your trigger. You lean toward RTS and RPG games.

I don't. I love immersive games that make me feel like I'm in real places - period, regardless of genre. So, for me, graphics, audio, physics, are a HUGE part of what makes a compelling game.

Back in the day, I thought Riven was the ****. Same for the original Unreal and Quake 2. Totally different genres though.

 

[Cougarcat]

So this makes sense why a game like "Infinity Blade" wouldn't trip your trigger. You lean toward RTS and RPG games.

No, he leans toward "depth." You lean toward "graphics."

I like both, but if I can only have one, I always go to "depth."

 

[KnightWRX]

No, he leans toward "depth." You lean toward "graphics."

I like both, but if I can only have one, I always go to "depth."

Exactly. Depth before graphics, but nice graphics are fun too. The problem is when graphics come at the cost of depth and you end up with a playable Tech Demo, like the Quake series was, like the Unreal games were, like this is.

However, look at the amazing games that did ship with the Quake/Unreal engines as the technology behind them though. The engine licensee have really used that technology to bring great games to the market and shown everyone that Graphics and Depth aren't mutually exclusive.

I've been the first guy asking for a game engine like this for the iPhone and other iOS devices for a long time. It really pissed me off that I bought a 3GS and yet no one ever used the faster GPU. However, I'm not about to pay 6$ for a tech demo. Bring on the Unreal engine based games.

 

[Irishman]

No, he leans toward "depth." You lean toward "graphics."

I like both, but if I can only have one, I always go to "depth."

Every one of the 6 titles he listed are RTS, fantasy-RPG and world-building games.

How was I wrong again in my comment?

 

[Cougarcat]

Every one of the 6 titles he listed are RTS, fantasy-RPG and world-building games.

How was I wrong again in my comment?

He was giving examples of games with depth, not particular genre games he enjoyed. You can find games with more depth than this one in just about any genre.

 

[KnightWRX]

Every one of the 6 titles he listed are RTS, fantasy-RPG and world-building games.

Actually, I listed 1 world building game, 1 turn based strategy game, 2 adventure games, and 2 Action RPGs. I didn't go for any particular genres, just listed games that were cheaper than 5.99$ and had more depth, to rebute the fact that people are saying "this is the most depth you'll get for 5.99$".