iOS recommended games and applications

[MyDogSkip]

If any of you like a classic Zelda/secret of Mana type game, then Zenonia seems pretty good from what i've played of the lite version, here's the demo link if you want to try it out:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=321439127&mt=8

(The game is in English by the way, it's just this video is of the Korean version)

I would recommend this whole-heartedly. Ive put about 10 bours into it so far, and it plays very much like zelda etc. The one thing i was worried about before i got it were how well the controls would work, but they are brilliant!!

[Phar]

Just got an iphone today for the first time, the 3GS version, seems good so far but does anyone know if theres another sms app I can use? just can't get on with the default one, I'd prefer something like with Nokia phones, separate folders for received, sent etc

[Phar]

Been playing Blade Angel over the last few days, it's 2D scrolling beat em up with some RPG elements, really enjoying this as it has an old school 16-bit charm to it, shame it doesn't have any BGM though, but at 59p can't complain too much.

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=323376470&mt=8

[funkydan]

Just got an iphone today for the first time, the 3GS version, seems good so far but does anyone know if theres another sms app I can use? just can't get on with the default one, I'd prefer something like with Nokia phones, separate folders for received, sent etc

I felt exactly the same when I got my iPhone but within a couple of days I was loving it and had forgotten all about the separate folders etc Sorry, I don't know of any alternative SMS apps though.

[Phar]

Yeah I've got used to it a bit now given a few days using it, would still prefer something similar to most other phones though. I did look briefly for sms apps but could only find ones for sending free sms, I'll just have to persevere with it I think.

[Dogg Thang]

Beneath a Steel Sky has just been released with new art by Dave Gibbons and improved sound. Just getting it now.

One I've been playing over the last few days is Canabalt. It's a free Flash game ported (and not free) to the iPhone/Touch and it's fantastic. The game is really simple. You're running away from some catastrophe on top of buildings and the only control is when and how you jump. And you just have to see how far you get. The gameplay is really simple but it is addictive and it's made all the sweeter by fantastic graphics and sound. I'm sure you can google the free original and check it out.

[huxley]

Ipeng has been updated for those of you with Squeeze boxs.
Much cleaner interface, runs faster.

http://penguinlovesmusic.de/

[Daragon]

Duke Nukem 3D is currently up for 59p - I'm not sure I can recommend it even at that price though, the controls are VERY lacking, even after the supposed update.

The virtual analogue used to look up and down/left and right is pathetically devoid of sensitivity, even at maximum, same issue seems to have plagued Prey which is a shame.

[Dogg Thang]

I got it and I found it unplayable. A huge shame. It's possible I'd eventually be able to wrestle with the controls and get used to them but there has to be a better control option.

[Phar]

Beneath a Steel Sky has just been released with new art by Dave Gibbons and improved sound. Just getting it now.

Nice one, just bought it. Don't usually replay point 'n' click games but it's been at least 10yrs since I last played this so hopefully I've forgotten most of the puzzles so it should still seem fresh.

I also see Edge is back on the UK store, bought that as well before it gets taken down again.

[ChrisF]

So Adobe are making a version of Flash that compiles to native iPhone code... You still have to submit your code via Apple, but it'll be interesting to see the slew of crap that comes out of this.

[Wozza]

Try iphone.tvcatchup.com

Amazing link to a handful of free to air channels. It's only a couple of minutes behind Live TV and streams really well on 3G as well as wireless. It's totally legal and FREE!

There is an App for it due soon, which will include more channels including hopefully Sky Sports News, but in the meantime you just need to save the website to your homepage.

Just another reason the iPhone is leaps ahead of it's competition.

[KIT786]

RockBand seems to be released today for £5.99

[Lebowski]

Beneath a Steel Sky has just been released with new art by Dave Gibbons and improved sound. Just getting it now.

One I've been playing over the last few days is Canabalt. It's a free Flash game ported (and not free) to the iPhone/Touch

Just gave it a blast and its a fun diversion but has no real meat on its bones, like mr arghhhh and doodle jump these games offer five minute diversions and then go stale. apart from rolando and lets golf I've really struggled to take this platform seriously as anything other than a throw away gaming platform.

[Rossco]

Try iphone.tvcatchup.com

Amazing link to a handful of free to air channels. It's only a couple of minutes behind Live TV and streams really well on 3G as well as wireless. It's totally legal and FREE!

There is an App for it due soon, which will include more channels including hopefully Sky Sports News, but in the meantime you just need to save the website to your homepage.

Just another reason the iPhone is leaps ahead of it's competition.

Yeh this is amazing. I've been in love with it the last week. Girlfriend watched Strictly Come Dancing and the lottery results while we were driving home on Saturday night! I hope they get Dave on it soon, Top Gear on the go will be just awesome.

Anyone play the WorldWar app? It's such a simple pointless game I think but I'm so addicted to it sadly.