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Feb 20, 2020 7:06 AM
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JifLover
I got no problem paying but there is a line between "You're getting a boost for a good deal" and "You have a serious problem."
JifLover
There's a team bonus when people buy in. The people I play with, they are nice people, but they have a problem.
PassionateIndifference
Those games were designed to milk as much money from you as possible. Arguably they were just as bad, we just didn't know it yet.
zochRot
my favorites were Bionic commando, Ninja Gaiden, Total carnage, Smash TV. the early/mid 90's was loaded with amazing arcade games
ninjawhoo
I think everyone can spend the money they earn as they wish. I spend money in pc games. I see nothing wrong with it, since its something you
ninjawhoo
Will enjoy and that will not get eaten for example XD i can think of much worse ways to spend
Pssstking
Or just install an snes emulator and play some good games
EDDDDDDD
So much this.
kevinbaken
Arcades were awesome. Especially the ones connected to a roller skating rink.
TheRealDoomsong
Yeah, a lot of the appeal was the atmosphere. Tons of games sounding off at once, dim/ neon lighting, usually a jukebox... loved it!
malachilenomade
Steely Dan jams on the hifi... "Ok, this one's just for the couples..."
Jinxies
I don't mind transactions that are actually MICRO. Like a few bucks for a mobile game I'm enjoying. $120 is not a f-ing micro anything!
astrangehop
I paid a dollar for the app I use most to get rid of ads.
odinsleep
were you good at mortal kombat OP ?
LoPan
First 3
Jatopian
"remove ads" is one thing, but when the game is built around getting you to buy advantages then enjoyment is no longer #1 design goal.
Jatopian
Of course, arcade games had limited lives so you'd have to put in new quarters, so it's not a completely new kind of bad.
Ankokou
There is a limit though. $10< to remove ads on a good "free game" maybe. >$200 to unlock everything? Go fuck yourself, Idle Apocalypse.
Bassakwards71
I use to love angry birds and I paid my .99 cents for them. Didn't play it for a couple years and when I went back to playing it was......
Bassakwards71
Nothing but spam for me to pay more money for stupid little thing's in the game
Sirsir94
I've spent $100 on a PLAYSET of cards in MTG, I can spend $50 on an online card game...
sufferingplanet
If i like an app, im more than willing to pay for it to remove all ads and maybe get a couple extra features. I dont like microtransactions.
Sorryiwasntpayingattention
Flawless Victory
ImaginaryMamboNumber5
I tend to drop a few $$$ if I like a FTP game, it seems fair if I play it enough that I should throw a couple of coins at the devs.
ImaginaryMamboNumber5
Also, I am motivated to do this by having adverts removed from games. Can't stand them.
DeliciousUsersubClubSandwich
I probably spent around 1k or more on pogo.. Probably more. But I got alot of play out of it tho! Just stopped this fall.
AncientEldritch
AncientEldritch
(Just kidding, I know you mean Pokemon Go but there used to be a game website called pogo ;) )
DeliciousUsersubClubSandwich
Haha! Had no idea
HappyEngineer
The only games I've actively enjoyed playing on mobile were paid-for up front. There are loads of good ones but they drown in the F2P trash.
Vockstar
Final fantasy tactics and shining force 2 both translate pretty well to mobile
fgnsnot
Spending money on free games is an excellent way to support the dev who has made such an entertaining thing for you.
badgerthewitness
This guy gets it! Nobody works for free.
JustAnOldLurker
Smash TV
zochRot
that game was amazing, total carnage too...Ive been looking for a game project for a while now, twin stick shooter is a pretty good idea
GlowstickJedi
I'D BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR!
ElbowDeepInAJedi
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES! I LOVE IT!
OneLetter
If I get baited into downloading a mobile game and I enjoy playing it for free longer than a week I’ll pay a little. That’s fair.
StuieG
Im amazed sometimes how I have an aversion to buying a game off steam which will give me hours of fun when a round at the pub costs more 》
StuieG
Than most games.
LoPan
Agree
SauceySandwich
Double Dragon
Verldemert
I just wanna go back to buying a game and then buying the next version instead of this “FREE :)” bullshit with subscription plans.
UhOhChucksHere
I put SOOOO many quarters into Killer Instinct. Best game ever imo
whightsars
Favorite announcer voice out of any old arcade game. Angrily saying every characters name. It was awesome.
UhOhChucksHere
CINNN-DERRRRR!
Ogre6
"Haha children are so dumb today.... shouldve just dropped $50 a week at the asian gambling club like back in my day....."
eggman989
I can still remember shoveling quarters into the pong machine at the bowling alley like some Pavlovian rat trying to get a food pellet(1973)
LoPan
That sounds fun
Cpthornswoggler
Bought Stardew Valley recently. Loving it. No grinding, or ads. Just a full, fun game.
Vockstar
Final fantasy tactics and shining force 2 both translate pretty well to mobile
zochRot
you should check out my time at Portia, it's like a high polished stardew valley. I got it in humble monthly and was really surprised.
onlysmaller
I got it on switch it’s great! Stardew is great too but I do prob prefer portia
zochRot
was really surprised by it both because it's got a kinda bland name and it's not my usual cup of tea, love it + I got it for next 2 nothing
onlysmaller
I’m the opposite I really love harvest moon and googled for similar games, the name is bland though
zochRot
that humble choice is so worth it if you have a PC. 9-10 games for $12 and most goes to charity, each month with good titles regularly
Phlynch
That's because it's a PC game that got ported to mobile. Almost all good phone games are ports.
xlugiax
Brawl stars
pandorafalters
I've enjoyed a number of gacha games. I only buy, at most, the $1-5 "starter packs" since I added up the amount I'd spent on the first one.
Vertisce
Occaisionally, sure. Having it forced into your face on every fucking screen is absurd.
Valkor
the two don't really compare, though. mobile gaming is outright adversarial in their tactics, whereas arcades are just plain addicting :)
SkogensKung
Arcades were purposefully cheap just to get you to pay more. Sounds familiar?
Trelis
Sure, some mobile games have bad practices, and some are boring. But that doesn't mean that if some enjoy a have that is wrong to support it
SeismicCoin
the vast majority of mobile games ive tried (out of dozens to 100+, seriously, ive bought new phones just so i could play newer games) >>>
SeismicCoin
have had "good practices" in terms of monetization. all content available for free, a one time purchase to disable ads, and often ads are >>
SeismicCoin
optional and give a bonus for watching rather than being forced on you. the complaining people do seems way overblown in my experience, >>>
SeismicCoin
but i do purposefully avoid multiplayer games and most of the chinese and korean games that are suggested to me, and i also never get a >>>
FabianGalon
Eeeh, arcade games were specifically designed to force you into feeding them quarters. It's where this all started.
BoggledMog
You can get good at an arcade game; 1cc was achievable. You can't "get good" at MTX; a good gacha pull is luck. They are nowhere the same.
xexelias
Like plenty of the old arcade games didn't purposely fuck the player over just to get their pocket change? Two words: Dragon's Lair.
swedishpancakeswithlingonberries
So many quarters to swing that sword one time.
GodOfTheBumbleBees
Arcades were designed to make money, too. But mobile game monetisation is on a whole different level...
ThisUsernamelsNotAvailable
Yeah, arcade games were designed to be really hard so that you'd lose more often and have to pay more.
xexelias
Even worse when they'd ramp up suddenly. It's one thing for a game to be a bitch to play, it's another for it to go from mario to dark souls
LoPan
lol
Valkor
No doubt, I've played those, too. At least those shenanigans are blatant and, while evil, not hostile.
GeminiSprk
I've been going through mobile games for years. The number of them I'd recommend can be counted on one hand and still have room.
IDidntDoIt
I do this thing where I download like 5 at a time and play them. Only the best make it to the game folder
Yesisaidthat
Nimble quest, great little war game
Vockstar
Final fantasy tactics and shining force 2 both translate pretty well to mobile
gamblingpoet
I liked Final Fantasy Brave Exvius before...well before they introduced 7 star units and made everything more difficult to obtain.
RackhamTheRed
I too like sudoku
badgerthewitness
Perhaps...you could share your wisdom with a new to mobile gaming gamer.
OnoMichiosCharmingHassakuFace
Diablo Immortal.
Eeyorepuh
Meteorfall is the only mobile game ive never grown tired of even after almost 2 years. Plants vs zombies 2 and Crashlands are okay aswell
Thormaehlin
Skyforce is a really fun old school style bullethell. I only ever payed like 3 bucks to get rid of adds.
IOnceOwnedMoonMoonButOnceHeTriedToLickMyBallsAndRanAwayIMissHim
Marvel : Contest of Champions. Warning: This game is HIGHLY addictive with all the Marvel characters & storylines. Been playing it for 3 yrs
NotJoseph
Immortal Conquest. I’ve been playing for 3 years now. Pay $6/mo for the daily gem pack and you’re set. Very deep mmo-rts
Vesane
The Room
AncientEldritch
Lifeafter, A really expansive and well-done mobile MMO
Ginoawesomesauce
Swordigo. Only game I'd recommend. Very old school zelda feel
HorribleGoose
King of Dragon Pass. Always mess with the ducks.
DarkDesertHighway
Spend in games that give you something real enough. Too many games are rigged to only advance if you spend to speed up or rank up against...
DarkDesertHighway
others that can spend thousands (every game has those ppl). Spend on heroes or pretty event items that make your gameplay more enjoyable.
germerica
dot
cheesedogs
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Thormaehlin
Also, Alto's Adventur and Alto's Odyssey are really relaxing time killers. Soothing music, nice art style.
JifLover
MPQ - There is no pay wall.
RichardLew
Anima for Diablo fans
DetectiveGaff
Orna: RPG is a great chaser after a few years of Pokemon Go
whitefoxkei
I have Skullgirls and Burrito Bison. Honkai Impact 3rd is supposed to be good too.
Starwulf99
Idling to Rule the Gods if you like Idle games. It's the most complex Idling game I've ever played, as well as the most fun.
Muffyns
Animal crossing pocket camp
Thormaehlin
Magic Rampage is super fun too. I didn't pay a dime and I have sunk days upon days into it.
jomama64
HitMan Go is a great stealth puzzle game for $5
xlugiax
Brawl stars baby
Fifofu
ARCADE: PinOut, Smash Hit, Retry, Blocky Roads .. STRATEGY: Civilization Rev 2, Free Heroes 2 .. PUZZLE: Pythagorea, Euclidea, Okay?, Lines
Irreal
If anime waifu collectors are your thing then azur lane, its pretty f2p friendly.
LewdVanilla
Second this, only ever spent money on the skins and storage expansion. They throw the gacha items at you so you never really worry about it.
bigoletree
Pokemon Go and star wars: Galaxy of heroes
zebigbluebox7
I love galaxy of heroes. I spend on it every once in awhile but all in all I have a ton of fun.
Onyxstorm
SW:GOH is going downhill fast. If you're new, you can expect a solid 3 years of grinding before you'll get to 'end game'
GeminiSprk
AQ3D, my first pick by a light-year. Free to play, not P2W, been getting updates for years, the devs listen to the players. 1/?
VinnyAmbesek
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GeminiSprk
Side Note: AQ3D is currently having its 3rd Battle Concert. This one features Breaking Benjamin. Korn and Alice in Chains did the 1st two.
GeminiSprk
Toram Online: Another RPG that isn't desperate to drain your bank account. Great time killer. 2/?
GeminiSprk
Vampire's Fall Origins: A Free to play single-player RPG with optional PVP. Love the story. You can buy SOME advantages, but can do without.
GeminiSprk
And finally, Mario Kart Tour. Not much explanation is needed. Free to play, mindless fun, win or lose.
AUserName4Me
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Sehorjuliemichels
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Thalos75
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moonshadowkati
Shadowrun: Dragonfall. Best game on Android, no in-app purchases. Not in the play store anymore but can be found on app sites.
moonshadowkati
Other than that, there are decades of games you can emulate on your phone. No reason to ever play pay-to-win garbage.
ilDuderoni
Where's a good location to find it? I'm awfully scared of sketchy websites but I really wanna play Shadowrun again.
moonshadowkati
Dunno about how Imgur feels about me posting a direct link, I'll pm you.
Schnerfle
might I also receive this pm'd link?
angryregistrar
Personally recommend Dragalia Lost. The gameplay is adequate, but the makers are unusually generous to their free to play playerbase.
Tenee
No idea why you got downvoted for dragalia. been playing since launch and its the only mobile game thats even remotely fun. +1 to fix it.
angryregistrar
Possibly people got burned going for gala cleo or dumped all their wyrmite on part 1 of monster hunter and had nothing for part 2..
Tenee
I know that feeling. Been trying to get Sarrise since she was added. Havent gotten either form.