Steam or Mobile?

[floreschild]

I've been debating getting pre order on the mobile, or just getting the steam version. How has this one been for you all so far?

[Kargor]

Well, I suppose the main question that you have to answer for yourself is: do you want to play a game on a tiny mobile device on the road, or do you want to play games on a real computer?

That's assuming it's the same game in both cases, of course.

"Mobile games" never kicked off for me, and I certainly wouldn't want to move anything from the PC to the mobile gadget. Things might be different for you, of course -- with only three games (on Steam anyway) in total, your mileage might not be similar at all.

[The Yeen Queen]

There are some great mobile ports out there, don't let Kargor put you off of them. But, yeah, like he said with his backhanded jabs at mobile gaming: Do you want to play more on the go, or on the big screen of a PC? That's really going to be the deciding factor here.

[Kathykins]

Its unthinkable for me to play games like MTAP on any kind of mobile device, including laptops. On my phone or iPad I play games like solitaire, mahjong, match-3, and I have a nice colouring game for my pad. I'd rather play them on my PC, but its nice having something to do while waiting for something, or when I'm outside having a smoke. No interesting neighbours to look at. Those are games I can play "on the go", when I just need to waste some time/something to do.

But yeah, as Kargor said, "mobile games never kicked off for me". Except the game types I mentioned. I prefer "real computers". You might call me a PC snob, I don't mind. I won't even rely solely on a laptop for games. I cringe every time someone says "gaming laptop". If they like it, good for them. I won't play any of my "proper" games on anything but a PC. I should probably join the PC Master Race community.

Like previous posters said: do you want small screen, or big screen. Not to mention a proper mouse/keyboard. Or controller if that's your thing.

[omed_86]

Depends how good the mobile port will be.
But I will let you know one thing: This game has combat in it, and it is barely functional, playing with a controller at 60 fps. It is tedious, frustrating and my least fav part of the game. So you imagine that with touch controls XD

I will actually tell you another thing, idk if it'll be different on mobile, but your game will only save when you go to bed, thus ending the current game day.
So if you get tired, or suddenly need to stop for whatever reason, you have to either lose progress, or cut the day short. Or you can pause the game until later, which is why I am telling you, how long will you be able to pause on your phone? Maybe the battery level is low idk...

Just two things to consider :)
Otherwise I am enjoying the game, and I recommend it. And I don't usually play such games.

[The Yeen Queen]

Originally posted by omed_86:

I will actually tell you another thing, idk if it'll be different on mobile, but your game will only save when you go to bed, thus ending the current game day.

Stardew Valley's mobile port saves on exit and when you sleep, so if you have to close in the middle of the day you can resume where you left off. I would hope that MTaP has the same consideration. SDV also added features to simplify combat for mobile.

[omed_86]

Originally posted by The Dark Tyger:

Originally posted by omed_86:

I will actually tell you another thing, idk if it'll be different on mobile, but your game will only save when you go to bed, thus ending the current game day.

Stardew Valley's mobile port saves on exit and when you sleep, so if you have to close in the middle of the day you can resume where you left off. I would hope that MTaP has the same consideration. SDV also added features to simplify combat for mobile.

Well that would also be appreciated on PC XD
I heard they made it so you can save any time in Sandrock so that is something.

[cheekiyaya]

I love PC version when you can play with controller and keyboard and of course with a big screen!

[Sarcosmic]

Originally posted by The Dark Tyger:

Originally posted by omed_86:

I will actually tell you another thing, idk if it'll be different on mobile, but your game will only save when you go to bed, thus ending the current game day.

Stardew Valley's mobile port saves on exit and when you sleep, so if you have to close in the middle of the day you can resume where you left off. I would hope that MTaP has the same consideration. SDV also added features to simplify combat for mobile.

Yes, the mobile version (as well as Sandrock, actually) has a similar save-anytime mechanic! There are also ways to cast your mobile screen to your TV while gaming, though I'm not personally familiar with them yet. The mobile version is also cheaper than the PC or console versions, though the Steam version is on 66% off sale for another ~7 hours.

[The Yeen Queen]

Originally posted by Sarcosmic:

Originally posted by The Dark Tyger:

Stardew Valley's mobile port saves on exit and when you sleep, so if you have to close in the middle of the day you can resume where you left off. I would hope that MTaP has the same consideration. SDV also added features to simplify combat for mobile.

Yes, the mobile version (as well as Sandrock, actually) has a similar save-anytime mechanic! :necroheart: There are also ways to cast your mobile screen to your TV while gaming, though I'm not personally familiar with them yet. The mobile version is also cheaper than the PC or console versions, though the Steam version is on 66% off sale for another ~7 hours.

Any chance of rolling the save anytime into the PC version of MTaP? :)