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Daily iPhone App: Dungeon Hunter 4 is a hack-and-slash that asks for cash

by Mike Schramm (Apr 11th, 2013)

I got to see Dungeon Hunter 4 in action a few weeks ago at GDC, and now the app is out and available for free on the App Store for you to try out for yourself. I'm torn on this one, unfortunately. On the one hand, this is an excellent game -- the graphics are extremely well done and the ...

Daily iPhone App: Swordigo hacks and slashes in 2D

by Mike Schramm (May 11th, 2012)

Swordigo is a really impressive venture on iOS. It's a 2D-action platformer with a lot of nice RPG elements. In other words, it's a 2D Legend of Zelda title, and it lives up to that comparison quite well. There are a few weak points. The graphics aren't exactly impressive though they do get ...

Daily iPhone App: Emissary of War

by Mike Schramm (Sep 28th, 2011)

Emissary of War is a new title from Cedar Hill Games, a studio run by a former Bioware developer who's gotten into mobile development. The game is an action RPG title, and while it is a little short, there's quite a bit of polish here, some fun humor, and a good chunk of intriguing gameplay. ...

TUAW's Daily App: HYBRID 2: Saga of Nostalgia

by Mike Schramm (Sep 13th, 2010)

Gamevil's new action RPG HYBRID 2 is an excellent game, but it's not one that I would recommend for just anyone to pick up. We've spotlighted plenty of great casual games and apps here on the Daily App, but HYBRID 2 doesn't fit in that category. If you've never played a Japanese-style action RPG, ...