Well, it was only a matter of time. While not everyone on the JIG staff is a fan of social games, they seem to be gaining ground like a bowling ball tied to a freight train rolling down a hill. We Rule is the first heavy-hitting social app to hit the iPhone, and it's got the mojo needed to draw in an enormous player base.
We Rule - From iPhone developer ngmoco (creator of Topple and Rolando, among others) comes the addictive social game experience the App Store has been craving. We Rule is a lot like a certain farming game for Facebook. Plant and harvest crops to earn some cash, then spend that cash to upgrade your little village to include houses and other businesses, all of which bring in a little more money. Invite friends to build their farm near yours and keep expanding your village. The farm works in real-time, meaning if a crop says it takes five hours to grow, look at your clock and come back in five hours to harvest it. The game is driven by microtransactions in the form of mojo, completely optional "potions" that, when used, make things happen immediately. If you're impatient, a little cash can speed things up, otherwise it's easy to make do with the mojo you get for leveling up. Share your Plus+ username in the comments below to get a few new We Rule pals in on the fun.
iDrop Dead - From Perfect Balance creator Ttursas comes a mega-gory game that's all about destroying cute little ragdolls. Toss the doll with the flick of a finger, sending it into buzzsaws, whirling traps, exploding mines, and lots of other contraptions. Do as much damage as you possibly can to score more points and unlock new levels. Some of the point requirements to proceed are a bit steep, forcing you to go back and replay levels with your fingers crossed hoping for a higher score, but it's strangely addicting and otherwise built very well. The free iDropDead Lite is also available. If cartoonish blood isn't your thing, iDrop Dead: Flower Edition and iDrop Dead: Flower Edition Lite replace the "gore" with cute, sweet things like... flowers!
Earth vs Moon - Always thought the Earth and its lovely satellite were best of friends? You were apparently wrong! Missiles are careening towards our blue planet, and the only way you can save it is to launch your own volley of missiles. It plays a lot like the classic Missile Command, only power-ups and certain special moves make things way more interesting. The free Earth vs Moon Lite is also available.
NOTE: Games listed may not be available outside of North America. Prices are subject to change and are therefore unlisted. Please see the individual game pages for purchasing info.
I completely missed the Facebook agricultural bandwagon, so I might give We Rule a small try. I fear its possible addictive powers...
My Plus+ name is Topherknight.
Earth vs Moon is free today (22nd March) on UK iTunes. Yay!
I'm on We Rule with the ID TheSporkWithin, feel free to add me. Been having a great deal more fun with it than I expected to.
Tips for people starting out: Once you can get them tailoring shops are the best way to get some money, and also the best thing to use your mojo on, I'd strongly recommend hanging onto your level up mojo for when people start placing orders at your shops
Another tip is that the shorter the growth time, the more profitable a crop is if you harvest and replant it promptly. I generally stick to onions or strawberries during the day, planting a longer-growth crop like carrots before going to bed.
been playing this for an hour or so now and its very addictive!
please add me robynjones (my daughters username for touch pets :/
I'm actually really enjoying We Rule. If you feel like adding me, my live+ name is allanon645.
I'd like We Rule better if their side could handle the connections!
AddMe! :)
ntkach
We Rule has been a little slow and buggy. Possibily with all the people playing they are having a little trouble handling the load. But otherwise a good game.
Plue+ ID: mountaineer77
added you guys.
This thread is probably pretty dead by now, but if you wander here late, like me, then go ahead and add me too!
bloatedsack
Great game so far. Add me wombleteetoe
my id is noobackes0 please feel free to add me i would love it
might give this a try, add me: subactuality!
Add me Lostg2
Add me as well, I don't know anything about the ordering system but go ahead and order things from my shops :)
iEvster0 is my +account
Please, please, please add me! My account name is eXCell1st. Can anyone explain the ordering system btw? Thanks!
please add me too - lyntwhit
Add me too and thanks. marleneZ
I made fun of all my friends playing Farmville, but I am actually having fun with We Rule! My plus+ name is jjimbo7. I'm gonna add all the folks on this thread, too.
hey, add me guys, DaMastaOf92
Add me and join my businesses, purpleshot11
I play We Rule as "amerob" - add me as one of your neighbors! GodFinger too :)
Hello. Please add me also. Elisemf
I love WE RULE and wish they would also come out with android and pc editions. You can visit me at Marciema or marciemar
Thanks a lot for the hints!
I've just started on this game last night and got addicted already. I'm currently on level 8 with shops include:
6 tailor shops (more will come)
2 mining camps
2 ponds
1 school
If interested, please add - Plus+ ID: Chibik0
I haven't had any orders yet, so am quite eager to get my first one... Looking forward to doing business with you all :)
Oh, don't know if this is mentioned. I've found a quick way to earn money is to click on the advert (earn free coins on the map, not the one on the bottom of the screen). I've been earning lots of 250 coins since yesterday (hence all the shop constructions)...
I'm loving this game and am at the point where I need friends! Be mine, please? I'm:
nyCavedweller Thanks!
Having lots of fun with we rule and I believe I'll be the last post. If not, you can add me.
Account name: Strifedsnow
hi-- you can add hoosthatgirl07. I am looking for active players :)
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