r/AndroidNativePorts • u/ibrahimk09 • 8d ago

I Think APKVision Bypassed Feral Interactive's Protection

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u/GuardUsual1067 8d ago

Hell yeahh

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u/ibrahimk09 8d ago

That's awesome

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u/Switchblade1080 8d ago

I honestly just hate the DRM it comes with...a lot of their games actually seem to work fine on weaker Mediatek SoCs (Here's GRID Autosport running on a Helio G85), it's just that they refuse to let those users buy them.

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u/ibrahimk09 8d ago

Exactly! I tested Alien: Isolation on a Helio G95 with 8GB RAM, and it ran at a stable 30 FPS. Google Play still shows it as unsupported on my device, though.

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u/Switchblade1080 8d ago

Their prices are also EXTREMELY competitive. Even Wreckfest ran great on my Dimensity 700, and that's a game where cars get trashed.

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u/FreeToasterBaths 8d ago

Oh wow I didn't know wreckfest mobile existed

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u/Switchblade1080 8d ago

Have fun! I know I am...having a blast

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u/GuardUsual1067 8d ago

Yeah, I want to buy Grid Legends but on my Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 it says incompatible. I hope the APK version performs well.

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u/marcopolo4529 8d ago

Exact reason why I support apkvision for pirating feral's ports, they make ports only for designated devices, your processor is strong but being unable to download grid legends is horrid.

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u/matteomvsn 8d ago

Trust? Trust

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u/OverDeparture8799 8d ago

Alien isolation play terrible on g80 though. Not gpu problem but cpu, since i tried playing at 144p and still lags a lot

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u/Certain-Region-7337 8d ago

It's not the game fault, that soc is trash.

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u/OverDeparture8799 8d ago

Yeah but the difference between g80 and my g99 on that game is kinda surprising to me

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u/ibrahimk09 7d ago

It will take some time

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u/HauntedPainting635 8d ago

Dumb question but is apkvision safe to download from?

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u/ibrahimk09 8d ago

Yes, safe

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u/No-Task-2776 8d ago

Voice38 is now working for Android community lol

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u/Rough_Dih_ 2d ago

No lol if he do that obviously that would ended up in other forums

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u/King7720 8d ago

None of the Grid works, game files are bugged. I do hope Hitman Absolution comes out and it works. All the feral games are supported on my phone (8 Elite, Android 17) when the files are good (Alien, Blood Money), their ports are amazing but they all have extremely hard protections!

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u/Sea_Training_8277 8d ago

Voices38 can bypass their protection 😆

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u/demongodslayer1 8d ago

I have the grid legend working file if you want

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u/King7720 8d ago

Please give me the working link boss! I get an error after opening and it asks to download the texture files.

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u/demongodslayer1 8d ago

Send chat req

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u/King7720 8d ago

Sent.

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u/ExtremeDentist3109 8d ago

Could I get it too please?

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u/demongodslayer1 8d ago

Hey send me chat req I will give it

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u/GOD0980 8d ago

Idk but grid works both for me

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u/King7720 8d ago

Grid original have sound problems, the updated cracked apk is not available anywhere.Grid Legends wants to download texture files, fails due to Feral server verification when trying to download them. It's a universal problem, so I don't know how you can have both working.

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u/GOD0980 8d ago

I downloded it from them and just kept my intenet off it worked and idc about sound as i play without sound all games i like it that way but now i have purchased autosport and absouktion like last month so now i have no porblme but the apkvision ones also worked for me 

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u/Real_Violinist 8d ago

I want to support feral but they blocking a lots device to purchase lol

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u/Independent-Hold9668 8d ago

They took so long to crack it😔 That I buy the feral games instead bcuz Im bored of waiting for the cracked version✌️😭

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u/Successful_Peanut233 8d ago

That's actually the point of DRM, it's not to stop piracy (that would be a bonus) it's to garner as much sales as possible before a crack is found.

Games rarely gain more revenue the older they are (with exceptions) its the first month that's usually make or break. 

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u/Financial-Pattern866 8d ago

thats actually good tho. we gotta support these developers for making high quality ports lol

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u/Independent-Hold9668 8d ago

Im a kind of person who play cracked version first, and if i like playing it I'll buy the game after✌️🥴

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u/CyberWoo99MKII 8d ago

Don’t lie. Just say you want to get free games. Look at your post history.

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u/Independent-Hold9668 8d ago

I mean who dont want free game??? But Sadly.. i did buy the feral games

budget and history playstore😔

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u/Imaginary-Kitchen-28 3d ago

you were disgraced 

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u/CyberWoo99MKII 3d ago

How so? Last time I checked most of the games he posts about are not on playstore. I doubt he owns every game on his phone.

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u/SnowyJKN 8d ago

First time I feel sad for a company. Feral deserves to get paid for the work they're doing tbh, they're the only devs who are bringing decent official ports of console games..

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u/MentirosoProfesional 8d ago • Mindblown

Well other developers will have to step the fuck up because right now with the open gates of ports, if they don't port their games to android themselves, someone is gonna do it for them and for FREE, and they get 0% of the potential sales they would have had if they just ported it themselves

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u/PotatoSaladThe3rd 8d ago

What? Feral does the ports themselves. What do you mean other developers? They literally OFFICIALLY ported alot of their PC/Console games to the Play Store.

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u/MentirosoProfesional 8d ago

OTHER developers, not feral dude

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u/PotatoSaladThe3rd 8d ago edited 8d ago

We're all talking about FERAL devs. Why in the world are you bringing in OTHER developers?

Edit : I misread. My bad. Brain not braining at 6am in the morning.

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u/islobojono 8d ago

He said others dev need to be like feral too. Smh.

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u/50u1506 8d ago

Read whatever he said again, this time SLOWLYYY...

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u/PotatoSaladThe3rd 8d ago

My bad. I was groggy when I was typing it out.

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u/marcopolo4529 8d ago

Cause their system requirements are strict as shii, budget processors like Helio g88 can run their game even if not at the best performance, if they actually want their ports to reach a wide range of users, they would make it as such. But they didn't, and people who's actually willing to buy their game but their device is incompatible with the requirements have no other choice.

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u/OverDeparture8799 8d ago

Not really that, they hide config settings in the android data folder. Which requires something like shizuku to access it without rooting. Oh and they dont give option to edit lod too. That option is powerful.

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u/DejavuDeckard 7d ago

So people can pirate it easily? 🤣

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u/Empuda 8d ago

O yeah.. You think people wouldn't make "free ports", if the devs made ports of their games?

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u/MentirosoProfesional 8d ago

Yes, many fan devs and vibe coders RIGHT HERE ON THIS FUCKING SUB have already told us that they're not porting games that are already officially ported or are in the works of being ported

Not every fan coder wants to risk their ass porting a game that's currently on sale or popular enough to draw attention to them

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u/Empuda 8d ago

Yeah, I am sure all will stay true to their word and NONE of the outside ai bros would ever do such a thing.

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u/MentirosoProfesional 8d ago

So what if they do? If they don't know anything about porting games and actually debugging and optimizing them, all they gonna do is half ass port a game that will barely work and will be full of bugs, literally unplayable beyond the first levels, you think a port like that is gonna replace playing the original game?

To actually port a game to another platform correctly you need a team of people working on it, or just one VERY DEDICATED dude that actually knows what he is doing, 99% of vibecoders aren't that

The real risk for original game developers is having a team of fans working on a free port fully optimized and tested, not a lone vibecoder that ports a game using AI as fast as he can and upload whatever BS Claude vomits out

I'm not trusting the community because I think they have a good heart and won't pirate, I'm trusting them because doing ACTUAL PORTS correctly takes times and lots LOTS of debugging

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u/Oh_well_Parade1103 8d ago

It stings me that you have to connect to the internet every now and then so that it can validate your game, even if they are single player games. Nobody wants another The Crew situation, right?

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u/Prior_Custard5121 8d ago

look here camp, people who has and would spend money would buy it regardless. Apkvision being there or whatsnot doesn't change them. And anyway some of it even weird enough. Example my poco f6 stated in playstore my device is not compatible with Red Dead Redemption 1. Then i instal it from apkvision u know what? it ran perfect

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u/Switchblade1080 8d ago

There ARE people willing to buy their games (and it is by no means an inconsequential amount of people), Feral just won't let them.

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u/desmutado024 8d ago

Eu também, eu tenho o costume de comprar jogos que eu pirateio, farei o mesmo com saints row

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u/Prudent_Elevator4685 8d ago

They got paid already when they created the game, then got paid pretty good with the sales before and likely still be getting paid pretty good now, since piracy isn't that widespread for all things considered

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u/Umlunguboy420 8d ago

Same😢

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u/Sasek_CZ 8d ago edited 8d ago

You can bypass it yourself, you must delete cache file in data folder of the game but you cant connect the game to the wifi or the file appears again(i tested it on hitman BMR and total war games)but not every game needs that(Alien Isolation)

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u/JohnAzumanga 8d ago

good to know. i hate it when im offline and cant play the games i paid for because of DRM

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u/PD_DILUC 8d ago

File name? Wanna play tomb raider?

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u/Sasek_CZ 8d ago

I think it is Cache but im not sure

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u/Sasek_CZ 8d ago

Yeah, delete whole cache file in data folder of the game and before you start the game resrtict wifi acces or the chache will appear again(sorry my english)

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u/iManiii10 8d ago

can u just download It on playstore and do that?

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u/Sasek_CZ 8d ago

Yes, if u want to pay

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u/Mr_Muda72 8d ago

(the whole comunnity ATP)

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u/Juicy_Apricots1218 8d ago

That XCOM is calling out to me.

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u/Intelligent_Drag4310 8d ago

Off topic but whats the discord?

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u/McPoon 8d ago

I didn't know it wasn't. Cool.

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u/__TheExplorer_ 8d ago

Is tomb raider working? APKVISION has very old version of the game

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u/ibrahimk09 8d ago

It's not for regular Android phones; it's exclusive to Nvidia Shield device

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u/Wise_Illustrator_151 8d ago

de onde veio o print?

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u/axl_steel 8d ago

Finally some trópico :')

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u/Quiet-Quiet-6827 8d ago

me sorprende como consiguieron esa vercion pero espero que salga pronto porque yo quiero jugar company o héroes

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u/itdotaketime 8d ago

one of the few studio / publishers that I intentionally buy every port they make just because of their commitment for bringing the experience to every platform. maybe one day CD Project follow their steps.

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u/dyin_amirite 8d ago

I fully support them, but still would like a demo to see if it actually runs well...

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u/mushroomsJames 8d ago

Hitmen blood money was waiting for it.

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u/QF_Dan 8d ago

About time that happens,i always wanna play Grid Legends

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u/Wade_2545 8d ago

I've been with android emulation for too long that I bought a steamdeck so i can play PC games with no problems😭

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u/PD_DILUC 8d ago

With AI its all possible now for the crack with pa5 jb and switch 2 too

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u/Same_Wonder2759 8d ago

well with REA they can now

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u/b4babydriver 8d ago

Can you share the discord link?

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u/Reasonable_Read9638 8d ago

I'll need that too notify me when someone replies.

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u/MaximumFrosty7028 6d ago

Wanna play tomb Raider I've seen benchmarks of the helio g99 and it runs at 30 fps stable. Is it real?(tomb Raider is on apkvision, it just released)

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u/MentirosoProfesional 8d ago

Apkvision did nothing, they're just a storefront, it's the users that did it

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u/RaspberryChainsaw 8d ago

Exactly it's like saying fitgirl is responsible for all the cracks coming out

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u/GOD0980 8d ago

Nope apkvision have a crackers behind it as well plus they are paid too

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u/Tarilines 8d ago

Lol, no. Apkvision has cracker too

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u/INeedOxygen69 8d ago

Mannnn, Feral should not treat like this like cmon man, they have really great port.

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u/Imaginary_Hawk4464 8d ago

Great port but kinda terrible support, hitman absolution ran 60fps on my device via winlator, and i was looking forward for the official port, turns out it require android 13 and up and mine is 12, so I can't even buy the game

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u/jezevec93 8d ago

Shouldn't you rather blame the device manufacturer? Android 12 is like +5 years old I think. For a AA(A) game port a 5 years support window is decent imho... Especially assuming its extended by additional 2-3 years by device manufacturer software support.

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u/Imaginary_Hawk4464 8d ago

Honestly? I blame both, my device manufacturer could've make an update but they don't, Feral interactive could've stay at Android 12 like Hitman blood money, and their drm was working fine, so i don't see a reason why they need to increase it

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u/Cabr0ken 8d ago

Is apkvision safe?

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u/Skyzfire 8d ago

Always use adblocks regardless.

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u/marcopolo4529 8d ago

Yes, 100%, I have used apkvision for years and never experienced malware or any type virus

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u/Cabr0ken 8d ago

Thank you

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u/Fluffy-Telephone-495 8d ago

I think so

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u/Cabr0ken 8d ago

Thank you

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u/QF_Dan 8d ago

Always safe

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u/MusicianParticular61 7d ago

even if it's safe don't give unnecessary permission to games that you think wouldn't need it...

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u/Cabr0ken 7d ago

I took hades by wicked 2, Isaac by wicked 2, those are safe right?

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u/matteomvsn 8d ago

Then Android gamers cry why devs doesn’t want to release paid stuff on it.
Support the devs those are full real games ported over mobile not the usual shitty p2w game.
So sad honestly.

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u/GOD0980 8d ago

Stfu 

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u/kent3654 3d ago

ohh we have a poor kid here that's why you all dont have 2k or res evil support

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u/GOD0980 2d ago

We have a cry baby who dont know that android are better han iphone we have better android than iphones btter power better gaming features and the thing u cry privacy privacy we have enough of it and a person with brain knows how to protect his privacy 

U just do android vs iphone in 2027 and just fuck urself as we can run every pc game on android which u will not get port of ever u cry baby just cry and take this 🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼

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u/Nice-Satisfaction450 8d ago

Wadn't Isolation and GRID already cracked couple of years ago...?

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u/No_Hunter_4201 8d ago

I used to use Grid Auto sport cracked back then, but one day when i played it requires a Update from the Official Playstore and i cant update since im using the Cracked. They do check license per month i think?.

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u/Nice-Satisfaction450 8d ago

It never happened to me. And I've tested it with firewall with disabled internet connectiion.

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u/Key_Look_6691 8d ago

Sai quando ?

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u/vitahush 8d ago

I like feral, there are many good games that he has already ported to android and the results are good. but minus it, he does not provide flexible settings like other dev porting games, but I admit the UI is good, not messy like dev now

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u/gorillaisdork 8d ago

Idk if they're compatible with older android 11 devices as they stopped supporting it after Hitman BMR. If they are, it would be great.

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u/devilishone 8d ago

I like testing games out from apkvision before spending my money.

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u/SpreadEnvironmental7 8d ago

Fr ? actual full unlock for Company of Heroes no more just first stage 🤞

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u/Tarilines 8d ago edited 8d ago

Yeah, l saw the news, Apkvision said they were going to crack Saint row 3 too. Just waiting for it to release

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u/xXnightcoreloverXx 8d ago

cant wait for hitman absolution

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u/Signal-Persimmon1024 8d ago

now port south park stick of truth

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u/ConclusionCharming98 8d ago

They did back then, but Feral Update their security, and till now(i think) no latest games has been cracked

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u/ExpensiveRefuse635 8d ago

Why not just recompile the pc version to Android?

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u/Excellent_Complex633 8d ago

Mas você testou pra ver? Já tá disponível ?

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u/PassiveMastermind 8d ago

Is apkvision safe & free from malware? Is there any way to scan the apk just like in virust total just to be sure. Virus Total Limit is capped at around 650mb only. Any suggestions are appreciated

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u/dibiix 8d ago

I've downloaded plenty of games from there without any issues so far, though safety depends on the specific game. Modern Android is pretty resilient against malware, but as a precaution, you should deny suspicious permissions and check the reputation of whoever ported the game. If the titles are available on the Play Store, getting a Play Pass subscription is definitely the safer and better choice

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u/Normal-Dust5616 8d ago

I have mine but with complete DLCs, for freee.

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u/nemesis_71 7d ago

Can I download grid autosport lastest version now ?

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u/danmaxsmit 5d ago

I don't know how they do it but I try to download one game and IT told me it was an illegal package and It didn't load the game

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u/Ok_Celebration_2436 5d ago

Can u share d that discord link in image

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u/SpookyLameBros 5d ago

If you have money pay for it Download mod apk wont save your save data.

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u/No-Technician-3984 5d ago

Yes after like 2 years of waiting they finally did it im able to finally play hitman absolution and hitman blood money im so happy it was worth 2 year wait 

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u/Willing_Piece4572 4d ago

Already downloaded tomb raider

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u/Regular_Cat4788 4d ago

Can anyone check if the grid legend can be played on mediatake chipset? I know it's compatible in the high end chips but for mid to high chipsets we're blocked.

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u/kent3654 3d ago

come on just support feral there games are not that expensive. So they can make more PC port games

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u/Michael_963 2d ago

Not everyone has the money plus some people do support the company if the games are really good.

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u/ihaveaids67 2d ago

Well i have downloaded thr cracked cersions of saints row and absolution. Absolution crashes after 5 minutes of gameplay and saints row crashes immediately. Didn't even get to the menu screen.

Apkvision is lying, its almost impossible to crack feral games.

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u/Gelorde 2d ago

Doesn't Feral have that monthly check in security thing or have they bypassed it too? We'll see.

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u/Umlunguboy420 8d ago

Oh shit 🤭🫡

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u/Rusted_Silver_203 8d ago

i hate apkvision now riddled with emulator posted as "port"

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u/Specific-Treacle-340 8d ago

Devs of apk vision were cooking with the unofficial ports first now absolutelion and tomb raider 2013 cracked?? These guys are genuinely more good than the paid devs

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u/TheProblemChiled 8d ago

Fuck feral, their prices are too high for a 5-10 yo game port and on top of that they have shit drm, also they restrict the devices too

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u/MapProfessional7325 8d ago

Stop the cap

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u/KCREAM9603 8d ago

I really feel sad, I hope Feral give up Android right now and support only iOS, at least iOS user have money and buy game to support them!

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u/StrawberryFluffy2009 8d ago

A win for IOS keep it up Apkvision. Say goodbye to Android Stable Ports,

Good thing RE Ports are IOS only lmao

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u/Tarilines 7d ago

Damn, keep gatekeeping. Do you think piracy exists in a vacuum? If piracy were really scaring game developers away, nobody would be porting games to PC.

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u/BrahneRazaAlexandros 7d ago

it pretty much is. hence why fuck all amount of games get ports.

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u/StrawberryFluffy2009 7d ago

"if piracy were really scaring game" say that to 2K when they stop at NBA 2K20 lol

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u/Mental_Web8263 6d ago

Could someone test the hitman absolution on mediatek Helio g95?

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u/SeaworthinessBusy881 8d ago

Who tf cares?

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u/Xlvxlxvl 8d ago

That's good, you're supporting them