Sine Mora
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | $4.99 | www.handy-games.com GmbH | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
9/10 IGN --- “Everything fans expect is here in Sine Mora.” 8.5/10 Gamespot --- “One of the best XBLA titles this year.”
9.5/10 Destructoid --- "One of the most aesthetically-pleasing, fun, and thought-provoking games to come out in some time."
91/100 GameTrailers --- "Sine Mora's unforgettable mechanics and presentation bring the genre kicking and screaming back into the spotlight."
After conquering PC, XBLA and PS3, the cult classic shoot'em up has finally arrived to iOS! Fusing frantic, innovative gameplay from Digital Reality with stunning graphical design from Grasshopper Manufacture, Sine Mora set a new high standard for shmups and gained widespread acclaim. Strap yourself in and get ready for a breathtaking adventure!
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora is a gorgeous shoot'em up that offers a Story Mode that weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge fans of the genre. With many ways to manipulate time, Sine Mora features over 50 weapon combinations to complete each beautiful stage that form fits to the player's skills with scaling difficulty. Soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka and featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda.
- Engrossing story integrated seamlessly into the action to elevate the user experience
- Unique, time extension based gameplay
- 7 beautifully crafted, diverse stages
- Over 50 different weapon combinations with time manipulating devices
- Great accessibility
- Story Mode is tailored to not scare away absolute newcomers to the genre
- Risk and reward - multiple difficulty levels in Arcade Mode with deep scoring and hidden rank system for the more experienced players
- Music composed by Akira Yamaoka, Sound Director of Silent Hill and Shadows of the Damned - Featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda, one of the most prominent Japanese anime creators (Blue Submarine No. 6, The Animatrix - The Second Renaissance, Kill Bill: Vol. 1)
This version is not yet optimized for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and 4th generation iPod Touch! Running the game on these devices is not advised.
Reviews
Updates?
Jeresaur
The App Store listing for this title indicates it has been three years since it was last updated. Please update this game so that it is optimised for use on newer devices. It is/was an expensive app that many people would appreciate continued support for. Currently the gaming window only occupies a narrow portion of the screen and menus are all but unreadably small. Streamlining the user interface would also be helpful.
Good/fun but needs a few tweaks.
Mi5iulands
The game is fun and looks nice. However, I have a iPhone 5 And can not change the graphics from normal to high or ultra. Please fix this as the graphics need a rad of antialiasing type fixes, the pixelated lines around objects are killing me. Also, why not have the control area transparent like every other game at this price? Please get rid of this gray control area and make this game full screen!!!!!!! Also , I don't have face book and can not save my game, please get rid of that requirement.
Early adopters don't try
Jays job
Well I knew nothing of this game but I love new things so I tried. Ugh! I guess if you like "shoot em ups" this game is for you. As far as the description of the story line making it easier for newcomers? Forget it. It's in another language (intentionally for the game pay) but only serves to add another layer of frustration. The worst part for me anyway was having to start over each time you die. You get some extra lives but you burn them up quick and it becomes so TEDIOUS after awhile of hearing the same creepy tones and flight instructions while battling the same group of monsters over and over again. So I guess if this is you kind of game it might be great. As for me I prefer less fire power and more brain power when playing a game. The boredom of shooting the same targets and enemies is excruciatingly bad about an hour in and I gave up. Cool graphics but the boredom is insane.
Asking for a refund
rork1975
No full screen. The graphics adjustment option doesn't work and I'm forced to play in this tiny portion of the screen with my settings on normal. I wanted to take advantage of my new retina iPad, but this ios conversion is simply a piece of garbage!!!!!!!
Requires Facebook to save game
Goggles999
I was surprised at this decision. You also cannot access leaderboards unless you log into Facebook. I do not have a Facebook account and I don't want one just for a game. As for the game, it's truly amazing to see this level of detail on an iPad. The game plays and feels amazing, and I even replayed the first level a dozen times because I was so impressed with my first impression. The control stick felt very good to me and I was comfortable right away. I don't see the point of having 4 buttons for the right thumb though. That little detail needs to be rethought, because it feels like there is too much going on there for one digit. It's not like a controller where I can hold fire and then roll my thumb over to slow down time. The aspect ration looks ok. I would prefer the top black bar be removed because this game looks so good...why would you want to give the viewer less? When something looks this good, let it shine out, don't limit the space! The bottom one I don't mind, because I agree that the controls should have their own space. If some of the negatives I addressed (no more FB, remove top-most black bar, rethink right side of controls) then for me I can rate 5 stars. Right now it's sitting at 3, because I feel this games full potential for iOS is being stifled by those three glaring issues.
Has Potential
velgor
A decent enough game but for two things: letter-boxing and Facebook login requirements. The latter is extremely annoying.
Needs huge update
BlackCellBrazil
First of all the controls... Directions need to be by touch, like darius, dodonpachi. Otherwise it's not even worth playing. Also, you guys need to rethink the screen ratio so it looks bigger. After playing it to death on PS3 and PC this was a HUGE disappointment, mostly because of the terrible controls. The way it is right now it's nothing but a waste of money. Please update it immediately!
Great game but needs UI improvement
SciFox
I want to give this a 5 but can't because the game should be full screen on iphone 5 and the UI should be enhanced with no thumb pad because you can use your left thumb to move freely with auto fire. Both thumbs activate the special and the right thumb while holding can activate time shift. Simple:) Try that and you have my 5*****. Also screenshots a bit deceptive as it looks full screen and the actual game is less than that ( much less for the iPhone 5)
Freemium tactic in a premium game
TurgidWilly
Bought this for my son (10 years old). This game was developed with a rating of ages 9+, but requires you to link to a Facebook account to be able to use all features (saving, leaderboards, etc.). But Facebook's terms of service require you to be over the age of 13 to create a Facebook account. I could see crippling features like this in a freemium game, but not in a $6 premium game. The graphics are spectacular but if you are using an iPad the gameplay only takes up about half the screen and the controls are way too small on an iPad. Because of the crippled features we'll be requesting a refund.
Horrible Controls
synewave
Never played the game before and was looking forward to it on my iPhone and iPad, but the controls are horrible! Why would any developer create a control system like this(virtual D pad) when Cave has showed time and time again how to do a SHUMP on touchscreen devices(and many other developers now). Digital Reality please change your control scheme and don't waste peoples money on sloppy ports!
