I found another super fun and simple game. Perfect for smartphone platforms. It reminds me a tiny bit of Tomb Raider. It is very enjoyable. To me, in the early stages, it is excellently easy, which is what I prefer to pass time by. I hate hard and complex games on a smartphone. This is not hard nor complex.
By the way, in case you are wondering, to detonate the dynamite, tap the explosion icon at the top left of the screen.
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So after getting my defy, I wondered why its such a secret among the general public - it has its own (awesome) tv advert, its really high quality, and on top of that it has android! Whats not to love?
Anyways here is a list of why any potential buyer should get this rather than a BB, iPhone etc etc
1. Android- maybe one of the more obvious reasons, but it is the most open mobile platform, meaning you can customize it exactly how you would like it rather than how a company thinks you should have it.
Supports a long list of software that any businessperson, gamer and social networker would ever need.
2. Toughness- Ever wanted to watch some youtube in the shower? well now you can, with the motorola defy anything is possible.
Ok maybe not, but still- there are many videos demonstrating how resistant this phone is to water scratches dust sand etc, so if you are one of those people who go through many phones then this is for you.
3. Screen- Soo its not the retina display, or a smexy AMOLED, but it is still amazingly beautiful at about 60% brightness(conserving battery ftw
3.7" takes up most of the phone, making it really small compared to desire, iphone etc which is nice, because wasted space kinda sucks.
4. Price- the most important point of all, its insanely cheap pricetag- £300/$400 ish for a phone that is(should be) competing with the iphone(one of the most sold phones ever, if you havent heard )
Notes:
-Can run angry birds with 0 to minimal lag -when ads appear
-Runs spyro on psx4droid at steady 50fps with minimal frames dropped (only one of my old psx games i tested so far)
-Best multitasking ability ever, wish moto included app switcher in the dropdown though
-1000 to 1100+ on Quadrant. Best score for stock 2.1? If this is the case, then it may beat some of the higher up(?) android models eg G1 when running 2.2, yey
-Decent camera at nighttime, much better than the reviewers have been saying imo. Much better than my old phone, marketed for its camera also 5mp. Obviously cant compete with actual cameras (10+) but then what phone can? excluding the n8.
-You WILL fall in love with swype. Even i was doubtful of its wizardry, however now i dont like typing normally(been about 5 days since i got it)
Real keyboards need swype (C) ?
-Personally i didnt notice the 'lag' in motoblur homescreen, its just their version of elasticity but kinda faily. Obviously switched to Lpro for 3d drawer and multidock. Dont care for the other crap.
Anyways, rant over
Hope you enjoyed the read and contstructive criticism/additional info welcome
These are the things which make me happy to be a defy's owner:
- First of all, the size of the screen compared to the size of the phone, no empty space, just a big screen covering almost all the front side, simply amazing!
- Water proof - wow.
- Great great performances! I know there were good hardware but i've been suprised looking at the score in the quadrant benchmark.
- Price, one of the cheaper phone ever if you consider specs and equipments.
- Android, a lot better than iOS and WP7 but, call me mad, not better than WiMo (i was developing WiMo apps for long time, by the programmer side i have to say there's no other mobile OS open and flexible as WiMo is).
I'm kind of in the same boat, left wondering.
I had a Froyo 2.2 based device before, with a 4.3" LCD and quite the fastest processor out there. I always found 4.3 way toooo big for my uses. The faster benchmark scores just meant my battery beeing empty earlier. I don't really care for the apple iOS hype, or for WP7 (play on both for a while).
What's really cool though is:
- It's water and dust proof/restistant. I have a life besides playing Angry Birds. I ski, hike, bike, I am actually out there when it snows or rains, or is blistering hot. I can drop the phone in the snow and it ain't dead. I can get rained out while bikeing without it crapping out.
- Motoblur. I actually do like it. I do like the Facebook/Twitter integration. I do like the fact I can upload pictures right away. Each Vendor (SE, Moto, HTC, Samsung) adds a little ontop of "stock" Android to differentiate their branch. Out of those Motoblur is actually the nicest I have seen.
- I do like the fact that Motorola has a Eclipse based developer suite that I can download without having to worry about missing bits and pieces, and then having a AVD that looks like my DEFY (ok, using a ARMV5TE emulation is a slight downfall ;-)). I do like the fact that Motorola opensources most of the bits and pieces, so that curious minds can look.
I used my BB 9700 for almost a year and switched to this phone a few days ago. First full touch screen phone I have ever owned and Im, suprisingly, happy with this phone. Fast, tough and sexy.
People should pick up the DEFY just based on the 3G reception alone. I'm so glad it has a OMAP 3630 as well. It clinched the purchase for me.
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I just have to say wow, I mean this game is awesome. In all of the windows phone 7 lineup I'd say this game is only second to ilomilo. The premise is pretty simple, you take your puck, and in as few shots as possible make it past any array of goblins, skeletons, trees, whatever they might throw at you while collecting coins along the way. Sounds simple and boring but once you get to the later levels in the game it really becomes challenging to get that gold coin. Before I tried this I thought I'd be holding out for Super Monkey Ball next week before I picked up another Xbox live title. I was proven wrong, if you're not a big app purchaser I'm sure it will go down in price eventually but if you don't mind throwing out a couple of bucks for a game then this is awesome.
Playability- 10/10, the controls are amazing the geometry behind it is flawless and the game itself has a fun overtone with the narrators.
Replay value- 6/10, I could definitely play through this and come back for a round two after mastering it. I'm not putting it down until I've finished it 100 percent though.
Xbox live integration- 4/10, I love that I can transfer my gold over but if you're past the early levels of Fable 3 the amounts of money you'll make through this game really aren't that considerable... maybe throw in some special gear if we get certain achievements or something but the money... just seems like a cheap afterthought.
Overall- 9/10, the game is awesome but they always leave you expecting more when they promise integration with the associated xbox 360 game. Regardless though this game is definitely worth the purchase and I'd recommend it to anyone.
I downloaded the demo and I have to say, it was quite fun and I don't care for Fable at all. The game itself is just very well done, looks great, and is just plain fun.
I'll take a look at it in a bit
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Pros : This game is an original title with creative graphics and mechanics. The finger tapping used to latch on to fleshy walls and objects to get through levels is very intuitive and addictive. Robust physics are a big and enjoyable part of this game’s charm. This an impressive looking game when compared to other titles on the platform in that it feartures sharp graphics and smooth animations. Generally a great pass time.
Cons : I don’t know if I can even complain about pricing anymore giving comparitive examples of most XBox Live games but at $4.99 this title still seems a bit steep when viewed against other platforms offerings. This game is a good pass time but lacks the a good deal substance past that (mobile game disease). Some might find it’s gameplay frustrating and be turned off by crawling through the human body (personally I think it’s cool but I’m not everyone).
Recommendation : This game isn’t going to change your life but is definately a good way to pass a few dead moments of it. If you like creepy crawling things and some intuitive orignal gameplay you’ll be happy with your $4.99 purchase of this title.
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I agree with you. I struggled to reach level 20. The game is really too tough but awesome in graphics and even sound tracks are of high quality.
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Just trying to break from all the negativity that's surrounding this forum, I actually would like to know what people liked about it?
ICS?
Design?
It could be anything, I guess majority had a phone before it, how did the experience change? What were you doing before, that you are now doing differently? stuff like that...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358661
OK... im not going to compare it to other phones so:
great screen
feels sturdy and, in my opinion, well built
camera shutter speed
ICS
Great GPS
Great call quality
Fantastic Audio (including equalise) although im no formal audiophile
did I mention the great screen ?
ICS is just beautiful. Little things like the transition animations when opening and closing apps and the transparency effects seen in the browser and all over the O/S make for a really polished, highly visual experience, something that android has so far been lacking in.
The screen is awesome. I can't see a major step up from this in terms of display quality and size in a while. Obvious next step is samoled +, but imo the difference will be marginal compared to the difference between sgs2 screen and this.
I personaly think it's the best looking phone out there. Clean unbroken glass with a subtle curve. No buttons or logos in sight. The finish on the plastics is much classier than on sgs2 too. And it's amazing to hold, it just melts into your palm.
Quick fluid interface. Signifcantly improved ui thats far more intuitive to use.
Gingerbread, froyo whatever... android was getting a bit stale. 4.0 just feels great and new.
The galaxy nexus has a great screen... the finish on the glass looks beautiful. Overall case is well made and doesnt look tacky... like the galaxy s or s2 does. It also feels very solid unlike other samsungs.
Maybe not the fastest cpu but the smoothest android phone there is imo. The hardware accelerated ui feels faster and smoother than previous android phones
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Shame about the volume issue because this is the best android experience so far.
Gotta agree with the comments about the design - feels really great in the hand. Nice materials. Sturdy.
And ICS is a real joy to use. SO much better than GB
Has anyone noticed how the edges of the screen tapers in to the body? There is a slight curve to the taper compared to the more angular tapering on the gs2. Looks really classy, especially when you see light reflect off it.
The subtle curve of the screen, the size and quality of the display and the weight of the device truely make it a classy item.
Great idea for a thread - for all the problems, it's still an amazing device.
- Stunning screen. Amazingly sharp, and I continue to be amazed by the size when I go fullscreen in the YouTube app.
- Quick. The UI acceleration isn't perfect IMO (still get "jerkiness" when a live wallpaper is applied, for example), but that's minor. Fact is, the CPU gets the job done, and FAST.
- Build quality is very, very nice. Coming from a Galaxy S it's a really nice step up. The S wasn't poorly built - it took its fair share of drops and knocks - but it did feel a bit cheap. The Nexus just feels solid. No creaks or flex in the bezel, the backplate is nice to the touch, and the front is simply beautiful. It's lovely to hold.
- ICS is a total breath of fresh air. It's just a wonderful new interface, and in no small part to the new Roboto font.
- Live video effects! Haha. I know it's a childish thing, but you can have SO much fun with them with your friends (it's especially great that they work through the front cam too). The Big Eyes effect never gets old.
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Super Mario Vs Ash - the struggle was real.
Let me take the elephant out of the Room. We (@Turnand) have designed a Smart, Smartphone Case that can turn your Phone, into a Game Boy. With that outta the way:
So, if you’re reading this post, you probably have used an emulator before. Amiright? Well, emulating any handheld console on a Computer, works like a charm; albeit with one exception. These systems are not that demanding-“advanced”, to begin with, but the feeling a large monitor speaks when we are talking 160x144 awesome pixelated Pokémon art, is just wrong. Your 20ish inch FHD monitor has no power here. Your phone on the other hand; well that’s a whole other story. A story, with much more ups and downs, and options to explore, dare I say. Let’s jump in:
As a child I’d swear by my Game Boy, but in my teens, it got lost. It got lost, by a kid 2 blocks away from my place. Luckily, at around that time I got my first smartphone. A Samsung Omnia!
An amazing phone at the time- it was 2008 or so. It could emulate Pokémon, Super Mario, and even Final Fantasy ([email protected]) IX! Yep, a PS1 game! Ok, its specs would be laughable by today’s standards, but still. It was an amazing Pokémon-machine! But, anything out of the turn-based RPG genre and maybe puzzle games, was totally unplayable. Why? Well blame that resistive, smallish touchscreen.
Now fast-forward almost a decade. It’s 2016, and my daily driver is a LG G Flex 2. A 4G, octa-core, 5.5 inch, fHD monstrosity. So, why am I still complaining? Well, cause my original problem still persists! Smartphones and tablets were made with throwing birds to pigs in mind. None will ever consider them a real alternative to a console, until they get proper controls.
Ten-year-old me, beat Super Mario World Advance 2, on the GBA with no problems at all. To this day though, I’ve never even reached world 3 using an emulator, on any phone I’ve ever owned. A PC got’s proper controls, but simply doesn’t feel right to me. On the other hand, yeah, I have paired a Bluetooth controller to my Android phone before, but I love to see you balancing your 5inch phone, or even tablet, on your laps while holding a gamepad, on your daily commute. Everything game-boy-ish is called a hand-held, instead of a lap-top, for a reason!
That’s the need Turnand’s cases try to solve. That’s how the original idea spurred into our minds. This was a real life pain for us, and we believe that we are not alone in this. Gamers, and retro enthusiasts unite! Let’s take things in our hands for once. Literally grab yours now. We can’t change the past, but we can game comfier in the future – lol. We’ll be on Kickstarter on 29 June, 2016!
So this is Turnand’s take on the matter: The smartphone case we’ve created can transform your smartphone into a Game Boy; and trust us, oh it feels good. But no, we are not suggesting that you compromise your smartphone’s usability. In the end of the day, that social-media- feeder / cat-photos- viewer you call my phone, still has to and should always be ready to receive calls and texts.
Side Note:
We are a Start-Up taking its first baby stepps. So our website is still under development, but you can take a look, and we'd love to have you join us on Social Media! So our Facebook is awaitng, so does our Twitter, and some we also got some jazz going on Instagram !
Let me guess something, before wrapping this up!
And, if my guess is correct, then you will read the next paragraph! ‘Ere it goes: You also used up all the batteries from the TV remote, and the wall clock to feed your Game Boy!
Amiright?!
With that out of the way, allow me to clarify that our case / controller thingy, won’t need no batteries, charging, not even Bluetooth, Wi-Fi; no nothing! It’s just works, take my word for it. Or don’t, you can ask for a Beta Prototype, here!