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REVIEW: Rabbit Wars, an EXCELLENT, multiplayer-enabled game!

It’s pretty hard NOT to like AIM Productions’ games. In the Bible of Pocket PC Games– Part I, (use Ctrl-F to search for “AIM Productions”) I’ve reviewed most of their titles and was very happy with most of them. For example, despite its being at least five years old, it was me that, as the Nominations Manager, nominated both their Toki Tori and TMax both last and this year for the Smartphone & Pocket PC Mag Best Software Awards. I really recommend giving their titles a try – you’ll find most of them VERY good. Don’t be afraid of some of them being pretty old - as I’ve stated, even their aged games are definitely worth a try.
(Note that in addition to Part I of the Games Bible, you will also want to check out THIS review of their Gyroid and THIS review of their Frosty Factory.)
Their latest title is Rabbit Wars, a turn-based, multiplayer-enabled (!) strategy title. Yes, it’s multiplayer-enabled, which is great news for all Windows Mobile players not really having many games to play against other Windows Mobile users. In addition, it also supports MS Smartphones (not only Pocket PC’s).
1. Availability, price; free desktop Windows version!
It’s available for purchase / demo download HERE. The restrictions of the (mobile) trial is the complete lack of multiplayer and being restricted to one map only (also meaning you won’t be able to test the advanced units like the Medicopter). The full version costs $19.95.
Note that, thanks to leading Windows Mobile gaming site PocketGamer.org, you can download the desktop Windows version for free (as opposed to the mobile versions). See THIS thread for more information on this. I really recommend this – the desktop version, while it’s pretty much low-resolution (being pretty much a mobile port), is still fun to play, particularly in multiplayer mode, which it fully supports.
2. Solo mode; what’s the game is all about?
As a generic overview, I heartily recommend THIS review by Solsie (it has a French translation HERE and HERE). In here, I only discuss questions not present in that review.
Also note that the game has a very good help (accessible right from the main menu; the in-game help is pretty much useless – for example, it doesn’t contain any information on the different capabilities, range etc. of the units, which is essential information on coming up with a decent strategy) you WILL want to read. An example screenshot:
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2.1. A quick overview – what it’s like?
Despaired of the fact that PDAMill’s excellent Snails is no longer playable in multiplayer mode (as its central server / lounge has long been stopped)? Don’t like the fact that the otherwise excellent Atomic Cannon doesn’t support multiplayer? Looking for a lighter, multiplayer version of X-COM UFO Defense (a.k.a. Enemy Unknown)? While there’s a free (!) and pretty decent port of UFO by Russian developer SMK, you may still want a, by gameplay, pretty similar, but much easier-to-master and multiplayer-supporting game.
This game an optimal mixture of these games: Snails (and other Worms clones), Atomic Cannon and X-COM UFO Defense. And, again, it has (as opposed to Snails) working multiplayer support!
Also note that the homepage of the game has a decent animation. As it’s Flash (and not a, say, animated GIF), I can’t directly link it in here (Object tags are refused / ignored by the engine).
3. Multiplayer support
It’s mostly multiplayer that can make a game a kick-butt one. For example, I didn’t particularly like the Pocket PC port of Call of Duty 2 because it just can’t reproduce the atmosphere of the original game on the desktop. Not with the (LAN) multiplayer version, which I loved. The same stands for several other, multiplayer-enabled titles.
This is particularly true of non-action games (that is, games where connection lag isn’t a problem) playable over the Internet, even through slow and/or lagging connections like GPRS. Examples of these games include probably the best Pocket PC game today, Orions: Legend of Wizards (and its expansion pack, Orions: The Second Age) reviewed HERE, which is, being also a turn-based strategy title, is also playable over lagging connections.
Fortunately, the title supports all the three kinds of most important multiplayer technologies: lounge-based Internet play, local LAN-based multiplayer with multicast discovery (no direct IP entering necessary, which is great news) and, finally, the (currently, not really working) native Bluetooth.
Please refer to the Multiplayer Bible for more information on all these modes, shouldn’t you know what this all means. Also, it’s from there that I’ve linked in tutorials on setting up for example Wi-Fi or Bluetooth PAN peer-to-peer networks.
3.1 Initiating / joining multiplayer games
In the main menu, go to New / Duel, and, depending on the type of the game, select Internet (for central server / lounge, typically long-distance games), LAN (for local games when you have a direct, even peer-to-peer, network between the two devices) or Bluetooth. (Note that the latter is, at the time of writing, may not work on all / most devices).
After this, the game will search for available games. After a while, it lists them all (in native Bluetooth mode, it lists all the Bluetooth-enabled devices in the vicinity) and also enables the “Create server” button at the bottom right. If you plan to start a server, tap it, select a map (screenshot HERE) and press Go (again at the bottom right). The server will start waiting for incoming connections.
Now, the client handsets can go to New / Duel, select the appropriate game type (Internet lounge / LAN / native Bluetooth) and, after some searching, the server will be listed. Just click the name and the game starts.
In the three subsections that follow, I elaborate on the three multiplayer modes.
3.2 Lounge (central server)-based multiplayer
In addition to (Internet-less, peer-to-peer) LAN games, this is the most important form of multiplayer gaming, making it possible to play anyone else from anywhere. The lounge- (central server-) based approach makes it possible to avoid directly entering remote IP addresses (unlike with Internet-based games lacking the lounge model like that of Orions or a great Stratego clone, Napoleonix, reviewed HERE) and also help for running into strangers wanting to play others, should you just want to look around for an opponent.
In the following screenshot, you can see the Internet lounge showing two games waiting for opponents:
There, you only need to click one of them and the game starts.
3.3 LAN (local) play
Fortunately, the other most versatile and important multiplayer mode, that of LAN play, also works and, what is more, supports multicast discovery, which means you won’t need to enter IP addresses anywhere, unlike with, say, the excellent Doom port DoomPPC / DoomGLES, which is very hard to configure, particularly if there’re more than two players in a game.
LAN play also includes Wi-Fi peer-to-peer gaming (this is supported by the vast majority of today’s handsets – only the lowest-end Windows Mobile phones come without Wi-Fi). Bluetooth PAN is also supported (as one would guess – after all, the networking architecture is totally transparent to multiplayer games – all they see is a local network where they can discover others / the server using multicast discovery protocols).
This is the game type that you will want to play if you don’t want to use your PDA’s phone (and/or it’s not a phone / you don’t have a data plan) and your opponents are nearby – say, in the same room, during a boring meeting. Of course, you can still use Internet play in this case too if both of you have Internet access.

3.4 Native Bluetooth support
If you have played games with native BT support, you know well enough their compatibility issues can be a real pain in the back. For example, it took me a lot of work for me and the HeroCraft Hitech folks (see THIS and THIS) to make Battle Cakes and Infinite Dreams multiplayer titles work with some Widcomm BT stack-based models.
Unfortunately, as of this writing (15/11/2007), the native Bluetooth gaming (which only supports the MS BT stack – there’s absolutely no Widcomm BT stack support) is pretty much useless. I’ve done some VERY serious and long compliance testing with all my MS BT stack-based Pocket PC’s and Smartphones (testing them against each other in both (client & server) modes). I could only find one combination (the HTC Wizard acted as a server and the Dell Axim x51v (A12, official WM5 ROM) and the HTC s710/Vox (WM6, official, original ROM) as the client. However, this setup only worked once; upon subsequent gaming attempts, it no longer worked. All the other combinations (in addition to the above-listed three models, I’ve also tested the HTC s310 (Oxygen) Smartphone and the HTC Universal Pocket PC) refused to work.
Note that the AIM folks have reported native Bluetooth gaming (generally) works between the Samsung Blackjack i320 and the HTC Kaiser (TyTN II).
As the AIM folks are pretty capable programmers, I’m pretty much confident they will release a version with working native BT support. For the time being, however, don’t assume it’ll work. You can, of course, safely give it a try. Just don’t worry if the client doesn’t start – it displays the Loading splash screen for about half a minute and, then, just exits to the operating system.
3.5 Hotseat mode
Finally, the game supports hotseat (non-inter-device) multiplayer mode up to four players. It, unlike with real inter-device multiplayer games (which need to be started from Play / Duel), must be started by Play / New.
There’re no different gaming modes in hotseat mode (assuming more than two players); the game is free-for-all (FFA). However, of course, if you team up with your friend to beat one or two AI enemies, you can effectively get rid of this problem. As your soldiers and machines won’t shoot anything in their range (as opposed to real-time strategy games), the lack of teaming capabilities aren’t a problem at all.
3.6 Multiplayer limitations
Unfortunately, in-game chat or even game lounge usernames (so that you know who you play) aren’t supported. In the game lounge, as has already been shown in THIS screenshot, only the map is displayed, and not the creator itself. This will definitely become an issue if many people start to play the game through the lounge.
As opposed to the hotseat mode (and games capable of running even four-person games – examples are like CoD2, Battle Cake, DoomPPC/GLES and the Great Gold Rush), inter-device multiplayer can only be played between two opponents.
There’s considerable lag (about five seconds) even on no-lagging LAN games. I don’t know whether this is absolutely necessary – most other multiplayer titles are almost lag-free, even non-realtime ones (that is, games where quick response isn’t a must.)
The AIM folks have stated they would implement at least the lounge name and/or the in-game chatting if and only if the game sells well. This means I really-really recommend you go and buy the game (I’d recommend doing this otherwise too – it’s a very nice title!).
4. Smartphones; resolution issues
When Blizzard’s Starcraft (which is, in my opinion, still the best RTS for Windows and Mac computers) was released, Blizzard explained it being locked to the VGA (640*480) resolution only was not to give an advantage to users having higher-resolution screens and, therefore, gaining a view of a bigger area of the map, avoiding the need for scrolling.
Let’s see how the resolution difference affects players on 176*220 MS Smartphone devices. First, two 176*220 screenshots:
(in-game)
(a map)
As can clearly be seen, compared to the QVGA version HERE, it’s pretty much usable and 176*220 users won’t be handicapped, not even when playing a QVGA user. (Note that the game doesn’t make use of (W)VGA resolution on Pocket PC’s equipped with high-resolution screens.)
4.1 Control
Controlling the units on a Smartphone, because of the lack of the touchscreen, is a bit harder (you need to rely on the D-pad – note that the dialpad buttons (2/4/6/8) aren’t supported at all). As there’s no pathfinding algorithm at all on the Pocket PC (that is, you must explicitly tell the unit where to move all the way), this isn’t that big a handicap when playing a Pocket PC user either.
In addition to the D-pad and the multi-function (changing between the overview / move / fire mode) Action button, you can access the menu with the Back button and the map with the right softkey.
4.2 Make sure your phone is application unlocked!
As of this writing, the game doesn’t check for the Smartphone’s being app locked. If it’s app locked, then the game installs and starts, but the phone will inevitably freeze while showing the initial splash screen to a point of having to remove the battery. This problem (that is, the game doesn’t explicitly check for the phone’s lock state) will surely be fixed in later game builds.
See for example THIS article for more links on application unlocking. Note that it’s absolutely legal.
5. Verdict
This title continues the best traditions of AIM Productions and delivers the same quality as that of their previous, quality games.
If you like (at least in Windows-based systems – unfortunately, as opposed to Infinite Dreams’ excellent multiplayer-enabled multiplatform titles like Super Miners and Explode Arena, there’re no Java / Symbian / Palm versions) multiplatform, multiplayer gaming with VERY flexible, both lounge-based and local multiplayer support, you should definitely give it a try. It’s one of the best multiplayer-enabled game released this year and a must for Snails / Worms, Atomic Cannon- and UFO-fans looking for a multiplayer-enabled mixture of these titles.
Also, if you don’t care for multiplayer, you might still want to give it a try – but, remember, games like this are the best when played in multiplayer mode.

UPDATE (11/28/2007): AIM Productions has released a fix for the native Bluetooth issues. I've thoroughly tested the new version between all my MS BT stack-based WM5 and WM6 Pocket PC's and Smartphones (Universal, Wizard, Vox, Oxygen). It works flawlessly. Just remember to make the server device discoverable so that it's found by the client.
All in all, now, you can safely rely on the native Bluetooth multiplayer mode as well - as long as you have the MS BT stack (and not that of Widcomm / Broadcom). Thumbs up for the quick & excellent fix, AIM Productions!

Sixaxis Controller - Supported games, profiles, etc.

Hello!
I am sure that most of you have heard about this app: Sixaxis Controller. It allows you to play with the PS3's wireless gamepad at your tablet, smartphone, via Bluetooth. It's simply awesome.
So, here goes the idea: Let's make a thread collecting info about which games support it natively and sharing the touch profiles for those games that don't support it.
GAMES WITH NATIVE SUPPORT:
Bard's Tale --> I really-really recommend you this game, it's an original story with good graphics and native Sixaxis support. [Preview Image 1] [Preview Image 2] [Preview Image 3]
Beach Buggy Blitz--> Very good graphics and in-game support, but not for the menus! [Preview Image]
FPse --> The well-known PSX emulator. [Preview Image 1] [Preview Image 2]
Grand Theft Auto III--> Fully recommended, full menu + in-game support [Preview Image]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City--> As the other one, the saga continues! [Preview Image]
Max Payne Mobile--> A very good discovery, nice graphics and total Sixaxis support, even the menus. [Preview Image 1] [Preview Image 2] - Thanks to kayteck1
N64oid --> Works really great, with no configuration needed [Preview Image] - Thanks to asustf700t
VGBA - GameBoy (GBA) Emulator --> Also with native support, don't know how many roms it supports I just tried the Pokemon Emerald [Preview Image]
Shine Runner--> Awesome graphics and in-game support, but not in the menus! [Preview Image]
GAMES WITH CONFIGURABLE SUPPORT: These are the games in which you have to configure the gamepad in-game somehow.
Dead Trigger
ePSXe for Android--> Intuitive UI, but you need to configure the gamepad and it has lower resolution graphics. For my opinion, it's better the other PSX emulator (FPse). [Preview Image] - Thanks to asustf700t
Shadowgun
Shadowgun: DeadZone
TOUCH PROFILES: Download the file and save it into "/storage/sdcard0/data/com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller/profiles"
Lep's World --> [Download] [Preview Image] - Thanks to ErrieR
Muffin Knight --> [Download] [Preview Image] - Thanks to ErrieR
So, I hope that this is the beginning of a big info and profile recompilation thread for the Galaxy Note 10.1

Reserved in case

Save to /storage/sdcard0/data/com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller/profiles
Cave Story (RetroArch): http://db.tt/Cr84HnNx
Lep's World: http://db.tt/83hTwkxA
Muffin Knight: http://db.tt/hfGzqbWJ
Verstuurd van mijn GT-N8010 met Tapatalk

ErrieR said:
Save to /storage/sdcard0/data/com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller/profiles
Cave Story (RetroArch): http://db.tt/Cr84HnNx
Lep's World: http://db.tt/83hTwkxA
Muffin Knight: http://db.tt/hfGzqbWJ
Verstuurd van mijn GT-N8010 met Tapatalk
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Thank you very much! :highfive: I added two of your games but I couldn't find the first one... Is it an old game to play with an emulator?
P.S.: Come on people! Share with us your profiles! NFS Most Wanted, Wild Blood, NOVA 3... Anything!

arroba3 said:
Thank you very much! :highfive: I added two of your games but I couldn't find the first one... Is it an old game to play with an emulator?
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RetroArch emulates multiple systems, and you can play Cave Story with it. I really like it!
Use this post to set it up: http://forum.themaister.net/viewtopic.php?pid=1232#p1232
Although RetroArch supports gamepads, touch mapping worked better for me.

Very nice thznks
Tapped from an annihilated N10.1

The n64oid works great as well as epsxe (fpse is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better)

asustf700t said:
The n64oid works great as well as epsxe (fpse is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better)
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Thanks, I've been trying some emulators and added to the list N64oid and VGBA. Will try epsxe in a moment, I am just updating my N8000's rom :highfive:

i was playing Max Pain recently and it looks like it has a tative support too.
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kayteck1 said:
i was playing Max Pain recently and it looks like it has a tative support too.
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Just tried it and I love it! Thank you, I have added it to the main list.

arroba3 said:
Thanks, I've been trying some emulators and added to the list N64oid and VGBA. Will try epsxe in a moment, I am just updating my N8000's rom :highfive:
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haha nice! high five!!:highfive:

I'd be more excited about the reverse of this, using the Note as a Sixaxis emulator to navigate the XMB as my controllers have a massively annoying time connecting with bluetooth now for some reason

arroba3 said:
Hello!
I am sure that most of you have heard about this app: Sixaxis Controller. It allows you to play with the PS3's wireless gamepad at your tablet, smartphone, via Bluetooth. It's simply awesome.
So, here goes the idea: Let's make a thread collecting info about which games support it natively and sharing the touch profiles for those games that don't support it.
GAMES WITH NATIVE SUPPORT:
Bard's Tale --> I really-really recommend you this game, it's an original story with good graphics and native Sixaxis support. [Preview Image 1] [Preview Image 2] [Preview Image 3]
Beach Buggy Blitz--> Very good graphics and in-game support, but not for the menus! [Preview Image]
FPse --> The well-known PSX emulator. [Preview Image 1] [Preview Image 2]
Grand Theft Auto III--> Fully recommended, full menu + in-game support [Preview Image]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City--> As the other one, the saga continues! [Preview Image]
Max Payne Mobile--> A very good discovery, nice graphics and total Sixaxis support, even the menus. [Preview Image 1] [Preview Image 2] - Thanks to kayteck1
N64oid --> Works really great, with no configuration needed [Preview Image] - Thanks to asustf700t
VGBA - GameBoy (GBA) Emulator --> Also with native support, don't know how many roms it supports I just tried the Pokemon Emerald [Preview Image]
Shine Runner--> Awesome graphics and in-game support, but not in the menus! [Preview Image]
GAMES WITH CONFIGURABLE SUPPORT: These are the games in which you have to configure the gamepad in-game somehow.
Dead Trigger
ePSXe for Android--> Intuitive UI, but you need to configure the gamepad and it has lower resolution graphics. For my opinion, it's better the other PSX emulator (FPse). [Preview Image] - Thanks to asustf700t
Shadowgun
Shadowgun: DeadZone
TOUCH PROFILES: Download the file and save it into "/storage/sdcard0/data/com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller/profiles"
Lep's World --> [Download] [Preview Image] - Thanks to ErrieR
Muffin Knight --> [Download] [Preview Image] - Thanks to ErrieR
So, I hope that this is the beginning of a big info and profile recompilation thread for the Galaxy Note 10.1
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With custom mapping Nova 3 Works :highfive:

Good stuff man, I just bought a dual shock 3 and this is really helpful

I have problem in arcane legends with analog setting. It is very hard to navigate (much easier by hands). Mayby someone know how to set analog to move the character?
I use relative mode.

Riptide GP2 (Xperia Play Optimized)

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Riptide GP2 is now out and availible for our device It does not show in launcher just like their other titles but is Xperia Play Optimized (EDIT - Seams controls are not 100% perfect but hope will be fixed in a future update) with no need to map keys like the first. Happy gaming people
Xperia Play Controls -
Left + Right (D-pad) - Stearing
Up (D-pad) - Boost
Down (D-pad) - Brake
Cross - Hold and press a directional key for different stunts
All controls work as they should selecting options in the main menus.
DOWNLOAD GOOGLE PLAY
Description
Riptide GP2 kicks everything into overdrive, with intense online multi-player races, upgradeable hydro jets and riders, improved graphics, an all-new career mode, and a whole new stunt system with dozens of new tricks! Featuring rocket-powered hydro jets racing around futuristic tracks across a dynamic and interactive water surface, Riptide GP2 delivers a fast, fun, and visually stunning racing experience.
From Vector Unit, developers of acclaimed racing games Riptide GP, Beach Buggy Blitz, Shine Runner, and Hydro Thunder Hurricane!
• • GAME FEATURES • •
• ONLINE MULTI-PLAYER
• Show off your skills and your custom-tuned hydro jet in 4-way online battles with friends and players around the world!
• ALL NEW CAREER MODE
• Play through Race, Hot Lap, Elimination, and Freestyle events to earn XP and cash that can be used to upgrade your hydro jet, unlock new stunts, and increase your rider's performance.
• ALL NEW WATERCRAFT
• Collect 9 powerful new hydro jets, and upgrade their performance and colors to gain an edge on your competition.
• ALL NEW STUNT SYSTEM
• Unlock and master 25 outrageous new stunts. Wow the crowd, charge your boost and make your competition eat wake.
• GAME THE WAY YOU WANT
• Seamlessly supports multiple control configurations for tilt, touch-screen, and gamepad play.
• GOOGLE PLAY GAME SERVICES
• Race online, earn achievements and keep your game synced to the cloud with your Google account.
• CUTTING EDGE TECH
• Powered by the all-new Vector Engine 4, Riptide GP2 builds on the original game’s stunning visuals, with extra-detailed HD graphics!
• OPTIMIZED FOR TEGRA 4
• Featuring additional optimizations exclusively for Tegra 4: higher-resolution textures, complex shaders, dynamic lighting, and real-time shadows. As featured in Tegra Zone! Play it on NVIDIA SHIELD!
• • CUSTOMER SUPPORT • •
If you encounter a problem running the game, please email the device you're using, Android OS version, and a detailed description of your problem to [email protected].
We GUARANTEE if we can't fix your problem we'll give you a refund. But we can't help you if you just leave your problem in a review.
For fastest support on most common issues please visit:
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Oh damn amazing game !!! I'm waiting for it

But does not show in the xp launcher for sure

tegra 4
I Really hope its not a tegra exclusive.

sonymakebull**** said:
But does not show in the xp launcher for sure
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With the Xperia Play getting older (Over 2 years now) I think optimized games that dont show in launcher is a small detail that we should allow/over look. It's how you play the game that should matter.
joshsarena said:
I Really hope its not a tegra exclusive.
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It's not read the hole first post and it says that it won't be Tegra exclusive (how ever they will get better graphical options over other non-tegra devices). The reason I put this thread up is that out device meets the requirements set by the developer Vector Unit, so we/I am pretty confident it will be optimized too.
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Its out now and link in first post. Will report back later when i have downloaded and tested for controls

It is xperia play supported
This game is xperia play supported right out the box and runs well no mapping needed.. no xp launcher support.

joshsarena said:
This game is xperia play supported right out the box and runs well no mapping needed.. no xp launcher support.
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How are the controls for you? Just tested on an Xperia Play and seams all controls stop responding when press the Shoulders/Square/Triangle. It seams to me on our device we can only use the D-Pad as Up is boost and Down is brake (Plus the stearing Left+Right), Cross seams to only work in menus and not in game. Kinda wish they left in mapping features like the first instead of trying to be to clever. Oh well great game still
Edit - Cross seams to be the stunt button in-game (Hold Cross and press a D-pad key to do different stunts)

It's a bit annoying that they have done this with the XP controls though. They really need to add a mapping tool. On my JXD it detects the controller and then assigns the buttons (differently to the XP) but it just doesn't work. Accel is on a trigger which is good but It asks me to push both sticks up to perform stunts and only one of the sticks on it is recognized as separate analog so it wont let me do stunts. Strange how the XP controls are completely different!!
On another note, if I try to increase any of the graphics options on the XP version it craps out and resets the phone. On my JXD I whacked everything up to max and it plays beautifully. Surely the XP could handle a bit more prettiness if its overclocked??!

BensJammin said:
It's a bit annoying that they have done this with the XP controls though. They really need to add a mapping tool. On my JXD it detects the controller and then assigns the buttons (differently to the XP) but it just doesn't work. Accel is on a trigger which is good but It asks me to push both sticks up to perform stunts and only one of the sticks on it is recognized as separate analog so it wont let me do stunts. Strange how the XP controls are completely different!!
On another note, if I try to increase any of the graphics options on the XP version it craps out and resets the phone. On my JXD I whacked everything up to max and it plays beautifully. Surely the XP could handle a bit more prettiness if its overclocked??!
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Better graphics require more RAM, I guess. I usually freeze most of my user apps before playing a heavy game like Real racing 3. Have not tried this game though. Waiting for my salary to be credited in some days to buy this & Prince of Persia.
Thanks for the info on the controls, poo-tang.

Riptide GP2
My Phone Android Gameplay
Please check it out! :good:

Vector unit have just gone up even more in my book. Riptide 2 has a cloud save which means I can play the game in all its prettiness at home on my JXD then when Im out I can continue on the XP whenever I want.
Why cant all devs implement this?

They need big servers which = more expenses,
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[APP] Bringing Fallout and Might and Magic series to Mobile Devices

Hi all,
Eltechs launches emulator for running iconic RPGs directly on Android mobile devices
ExaGear RPG is an emulator for Android that allows to play classic PC versions of role playing games on Android devices. Aimed at gamers who love classic PC games ExaGear RPG gives them flexibility to play PC games on the go directly on their mobile devices. The main feature is deep customization of classic keyboard contorls of RPG games for touchscreen. Current controls are customized and adapted for:
• Fallout 1, 2 * (controls ‘Ferrum’ are recommended)
• Might and Magic VI, VII, VIII * (controls ‘Magnesium’ are recommended)
Customizations for a lot of cool games are coming soon!

Cool!
Cool thanks for sharing this!

Enjoy!

Vervolf said:
Hi all,
Eltechs launches emulator for running iconic RPGs directly on Android mobile devices
ExaGear RPG is an emulator for Android that allows to play classic PC versions of role playing games on Android devices. Aimed at gamers who love classic PC games ExaGear RPG gives them flexibility to play PC games on the go directly on their mobile devices. The main feature is deep customization of classic keyboard contorls of RPG games for touchscreen. Current controls are customized and adapted for:
â?¢ Fallout 1, 2 * (controls â??Ferrumâ?? are recommended)
â?¢ Might and Magic VI, VII, VIII * (controls â??Magnesiumâ?? are recommended)
Customizations for a lot of cool games are coming soon!
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Can anyone point me to figuring out how to optimize controls for fallout 2 on exagear rpg. I tried "ferrum" and can't use it the touch is WAY OFF so the best I have used is "oxygen" and it could be better. Is there a good option for fixing the touch or adding an on-screen visual gamepad or do I have to use a mouse and if so what is the best way to use a mouse (plug in or bluetooth) and is that what the "sync" button is for on "ferrum"

[APP][7.0+] Mantis Mouse Pro - Play Games with Mouse & Keyboard on Android (Now Live on Google Play)

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Mantis Mouse Pro is the most Modern & Safe Mouse & Keyboard Mapping App for Android. With our Proprietory Peripheral Mapping Technology, we intend to revolutionalize the way you play Games on Android. Use any Mouse & Keyboard of your choice to play games on your Android Devices. Mantis is the most feature-rich Mapping Tool on Google Play. Mantis is Secure, Powerful & Intuitive. Mantis is also completely FREE
Mantis has been specifically tested with Major Android Games like Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, PUBG, CODM, World War Heroes, Pokemon Unite, Wild Rift, etc to give you the PC-Like Gaming Experience on Android.
Mantis does NOT require Root for any functionality. Root is optional.
★ On-Device Activation - No-PC Required : Mantis can now Launch Buddy Service On-Device with Wifi Debugging in just a Couple of Steps.
★ Samsung DeX Support : Mantis Mouse Pro comes with Samsung DeX support, out of the box.
★ No Cloning - Ban-Safe Gaming : Mantis doesn't require cloning of Apps and instead uses Proprietory Peripheral Mapping Tech to function.
★ Great Mouse & Keyboard Compatibility : Mantis supports almost all Wired & Wireless Mouse & Keyboards. Peripherals from brands like Razer, Logitech, SteelSeries, Corsair, HP, Lenovo, Asus, G.Skill, Keychron, etc have been thoroughly tested and works great.
★ Phases : With Phases, you can create separate Touch Mappings for different segments in the game. Eg. Driving, Movement, Parachute, etc
★ MOBA Smart Cast Support : With MOBA Smart Cast Feature, you can now map Smart Cast Buttons with a Combination of a Keyboard Button and a Mouse Movement.
★ Fluid Movement Support : Mantis allows you to use your WASD/Arrow Keys for Fluid Movement in Games.
★ Smart Resume : Mantis lets you Multi-Task between Gaming Sessions and will be ready with the Overlay once you return.
★ Dark Theme : The Modern Interface & Incredible Dark Theme radiates the perfect gaming vibes while being intuitive at the same time.
Please use the In-App Feedback API to contact us or via our Social Media :
Email : [email protected]
Business : [email protected]
Join Facebook Group : Link : www.facebook.com/groups/mantisprogaming/
Follow us on Twitter : Link :
https://twitter.com/mantisprogaming
OEMs/Gaming Peripheral Manufacturers may contact us at [email protected] for customized software.
Get over creepy & data-stealing KeyMapper Apps. Play Android Games with Integrity & Safety with Mantis Mouse Pro.

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Hi, thanks you for such a project,
I have already reach out to you through google play review and in app feedback option.
So my humble request is adding x86/x86_64 support for us android-x86 users, this would be very great.
We run android on bare metal (desktop and laptops) and we need a keymapping solution.

AnkitChowdhury said:
Mantis Mouse Pro is the most Modern & Safe Mouse & Keyboard Mapping App for Android. With our Proprietory Peripheral Mapping Technology, we intend to revolutionalize the way you play Games on Android. Use any Mouse & Keyboard of your choice to play games on your Android Devices. Mantis is the most feature-rich Mapping Tool on Google Play. Mantis is Secure, Powerful & Intuitive. Mantis is also completely FREE
Mantis has been specifically tested with Major Android Games like Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, PUBG, CODM, World War Heroes, Pokemon Unite, Wild Rift, etc to give you the PC-Like Gaming Experience on Android.
Mantis does NOT require Root for any functionality. Root is optional.
★ On-Device Activation - No-PC Required : Mantis can now Launch Buddy Service On-Device with Wifi Debugging in just a Couple of Steps.
★ Samsung DeX Support : Mantis Mouse Pro comes with Samsung DeX support, out of the box.
★ No Cloning - Ban-Safe Gaming : Mantis doesn't require cloning of Apps and instead uses Proprietory Peripheral Mapping Tech to function.
★ Great Mouse & Keyboard Compatibility : Mantis supports almost all Wired & Wireless Mouse & Keyboards. Peripherals from brands like Razer, Logitech, SteelSeries, Corsair, HP, Lenovo, Asus, G.Skill, Keychron, etc have been thoroughly tested and works great.
★ Phases : With Phases, you can create separate Touch Mappings for different segments in the game. Eg. Driving, Movement, Parachute, etc
★ MOBA Smart Cast Support : With MOBA Smart Cast Feature, you can now map Smart Cast Buttons with a Combination of a Keyboard Button and a Mouse Movement.
★ Fluid Movement Support : Mantis allows you to use your WASD/Arrow Keys for Fluid Movement in Games.
★ Smart Resume : Mantis lets you Multi-Task between Gaming Sessions and will be ready with the Overlay once you return.
★ Dark Theme : The Modern Interface & Incredible Dark Theme radiates the perfect gaming vibes while being intuitive at the same time.
Please use the In-App Feedback API to contact us or via our Social Media :
Email : [email protected]
Business : [email protected]
Join Facebook Group : Link : www.facebook.com/groups/mantisprogaming/
Follow us on Twitter : Link :
https://twitter.com/mantisprogaming
OEMs/Gaming Peripheral Manufacturers may contact us at [email protected] for customized software.
Get over creepy & data-stealing KeyMapper Apps. Play Android Games with Integrity & Safety with Mantis Mouse Pro.
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i tried using it on samsung dex but it didn't work
is it still in development or do i need to purchase premium?