Feral News

Building Rome: The help function of ROME: Total War on iPad

Rome wasn’t built in a day – and for iPad it took a while. Here we describe our journey in a series of five enlightening dev diaries, from our first experiments with touch controls right through to completing the full and glorious experience of ROME: Total War on iPad.

When ROME: Total War reached the hands of testers who’d never played it before, some found it tricky to master Total War mechanics and touch controls at the same time. So we teamed up with the Advisor and set about making it easier.

First we took the help text displayed next to the Advisor and made it full-screen so it couldn’t be missed. We also implemented an archive feature, so you can swipe back through the help to refresh your memory.

After upping the accessibility of the help text, we implemented some extra crib-sheet style help for anyone needing a quick 'how-to' for their current predicament. As well as a manual in the pause menu displaying a list of controls, we added context-sensitive guides to show you what each on-screen element does. All you have to do to bring up these guides is hold your finger over the Advisor for a few seconds, anywhere in the game.

We made sure to keep veterans happy too, of course: the advice level can be lowered or switched off entirely.

ROME: Total War is now available for iPad on the App Store. Advance to the minisite for videos, screenshots, and tips on building and ruling your empire.

Lock and Load - Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is Out Now for iOS & Android

The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and only one adventuring archaeologist can save the day — Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is out now for iOS & Android!

Puzzle, platform and twin-stick blast your way through the tombs of ancient Egypt either solo, or with up to three friends in online co-op multiplayer. And in a Feral-first, you can get started without paying a penny! Once you’re in the swing of things, unlock the full game for $9.99 / €8,99 / £7.49 and continue the adventure.

Uncover all the info here, then head to the app store of your choice to download Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris today:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/lara-croft-temple-of-osiris/id6743853562

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.feralinteractive.laracrofttoo_android

The City in Your Hands — Saints Row: The Third Remastered Comes to iOS & Android on October 29th

From scrappy street gang to their own energy drinks, clothing lines and international brand recognition, The Third Street Saints have come a long way. On October 29th, their reach extends further still, as Saints Row: The Third Remastered makes a move on iOS & Android.

Now their sights are set on Steelport: a once-proud metropolis brought low by a trifecta of gangs known as the Syndicate. A sinner’s paradise, the city offers endless, outrageous ways to get power, money and respect.

Create ‘The Boss’ of your wildest dreams with the game’s in-depth character editor, and take the fight to gunrunners, cyberwarriors and… Mexican wrestlers?! Wield machine guns and man-a-pults, drone strikes and dildos in your fight for total control (and brand awareness). Make your mark on land, sea and air in an insane array of tanks, hoverbikes and fighter jets. Or, if you’re looking for diversions from all-out urban warfare, Steelport has them in abundance — from streaking to skydiving, insurance fraud to drug trafficking, all tastes are catered for.

Saints Row: The Third Remastered on iOS & Android puts all this in the palm of your hand — expertly optimised for mobile and adapted to touchscreen with customisable controls. Gamepads and keyboard & mouse are also fully supported, so you can run the streets however you see fit.

Also included, at no extra cost, is all the DLC from the desktop release: Genkibowl VII, Gangstas in Space, The Trouble With Clones and over 30 extra weapons, vehicles, and costumes.

Uncompromised, uncensored and completely unapologetic, Saints Row: The Third Remastered arrives on iOS & Android on October 29th.

Pre-Order on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/saints-row-the-third/id6480453979

Pre-Register on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.feralinteractive.saintsrow3_android