I knew I shouldn't have made a lite version!
gazjm
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As with any gamesalad game that is free somehow, it has attracted the attention of the lovely Rotstik! Who seems to have decided that my game bounty hunter/lite is supposed to be a clone of spyhunter, even though it doesn't say it anywhere in the description, I just refer to it as an 8bit inspired racer / shooter.
Amongst other things he states" no refueling" - however you collect fuel!
"no animations for collisions" - no an animation but the car flashes for a second, and it does explode if you die.
"No weapons / shooting" - The game is limited to 90 seconds, which is stated, the full version has shooting sections etc.
Im lucky he gave it 2 stars!haha.
Amongst other things he states" no refueling" - however you collect fuel!
"no animations for collisions" - no an animation but the car flashes for a second, and it does explode if you die.
"No weapons / shooting" - The game is limited to 90 seconds, which is stated, the full version has shooting sections etc.
Im lucky he gave it 2 stars!haha.
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The guy is obviously a poor student that has no money to spend on games, therefore gets as many as he can for free in an attempt to spread his poison.
I feel kinda sorry for him. I mean, what kind of person would write a review on a game that's free, a year after release, and think that it would make any difference at all to anyone?
One thing I would like to know, though.
Why does Rotstik list his openfeint name as Orochi?
QS
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QS
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or any promos to share?
I'd love one
I'm not currently developing, so I apologize that you can't review anything out of spite. Luckily, that doesn't effect 30+ years of gaming when it comes to reviews.
Interesting
What do you have to offer to this community? I really don't get why you are here.
If the Space Fortress example you cite is aimed at me, I can assure you my review is up on the UK app store. Please do check it out. Unlike you, I really enjoyed that game.
I noticed you just reviewed the lite version of Gravitrixx. You know, I was fearing the worst, but you gave an honest review that took into account that it was a lite version.
Though you couldn't personally see yourself playing the game (and fair enough, it's not for everyone!) you gave an objective opinion on the app.
See? You *can* do it.
And when you engage in a less poisonous, negative way, you get a decent response. If I may, you commented:
"My only suggestion would be to make the background gravity indicators (clever) contrast more with the rest of the game elements."
And I'd like to respond:
"I hear what you're saying about the background indicators. We felt that we wanted to keep them 'subtle'. Perhaps they could do with contrasting just a bit more with the rest of the background (as is the case with the 'lower spec' machines as we could use tiles on those which work a little better) and we'll look into it for a possible future update."
How civil, eh?
And that's the point of a 'Lite' version. To give you a taste of what the full game's like. You didn't think it was for you, that's fair enough.
You say you value 'honesty'.
Look at this thread:
http://gamesalad.com/forums/topic.php?id=12980
You state there:
"I actually think rotstik's reviews are honest and well-reasoned. At least he's more honest than the 5-10 Gamesalad members who review EVERY game as awesome, amazing, and incredible. Thats just disingenuous."
Isn't that the same as a developer writing a review for their own game and saying 'I really liked this (my own) game'?
Why didn't you just put your hand up and say, "Actually, I'm Rotstik."?
Doesn't it make you a bit of a hypocrite?
Look, you seem like a reasonably intelligent bloke, and I find you fascinating because I do not understand your motives at all. I too have 'over 30 years' gaming experience (which doesn't mean a thing, really), and we 'seem' to value some of the same things. Honesty being one of them.
Yet that is where we part ways I'm afraid. Your outlook... the way you carry yourself in your reviews... it is just alien to me.
Yes, it's your opinion and you're entitled to it of course. But it's pretty much worthless when it's the lite version of a game that you're reviewing.
Why couldn't you open up a discourse here, with the actual developers? Why the need to anonymously write your opinion on the app store when you could voice your concerns right here, where the actual developers ARE, and start a debate about what's good and what isn't?
Why not put those 30 years of experience to good use? Why not try and educate, and guide, those that are making the actual games? You could be such a positive influence, it just seems a shame that you aren't
The fact that you resort to playing the lite versions of GS games when you obviously can't get a promo code, that you knowingly mark down GS apps for features that are impossible to put in (leaderboards etc) suggests a vindictive streak - a need to get at, somehow, GS developers.
For all my reasoning, I can't work out what your issue is here. And I can't help but think that, in short, because of that, you come across as a bit of a twat.
Sorry.
QS
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Well said QS.
Personally, while I am still working on getting my first game out the door, I could personally care less about what some of the reviews for it will be. I develop apps for a living and I am used to having people get pretty descriptive when some don't like certain aspects. But that's the biz; you learn to live and learn from it.
But honestly, get a pair and stand behind your comments rather than an alias and then pretend like you don't know them from Sam; it's pretty pathetic and lessens the impact of the statements it is making. Like QS said, use your years of experience in a more positive manner and help those that are obviously new to the game.
Anyways, I'll fire you a promo when I am done and you can slam the heck out of it. At least I'll know where the pokey stick in my ribs is coming from...
@orichi - the shooting section comes at the end of the game when you take on the boss and his gang, so i can't really include it. my 7 year old cousin could understand the game so I'm not sure why your so "confused", surely your 30 years of gaming should have helped you out.
Are you allowed to leave the review? Yes. Should the dev be able to take the criticism? Absolutely. Does that make it any less douchey? Nope.
What a coward.
"Twat" is a far more polite word for what I was going to use.
At the end of the day this guy is just a little bitch; he can't create anything and so instead spends his time behaving like a 'tard.
I'm guessing it's safe to assume this asshat was previously tymemaster? Or does someone else know better? (I think the odds of two total canutes ((Yeah, I know, that will be edited by a mod ^-^;) - "You're right - QS") turning up here in such a short time is pretty slim.)
you left a 1 star review for my Party Popper game which i spent 6 months to develop !
you might not like the game, and it might not appeal you but give 1 star and put a sentence like:
"I'm not sure to whom Party Popper will appeal, but I will avoid them at all cost !!" IN A KIDS GAME!!!
is just disgusting imo
i cant believe i tried to contact you a week ago to give you a promo code to try the update i made for the game in order to try and gain a second review from you, but now i see im not your only victim here so i can only hope you did not get a promo code for the update somehow.
@gazjm
love the game will put a review later.
I don't claim to be a professional games maker, Ive just loved playing them for my 30 years, so decided to actually learn how to use the software and have a go.
some people.
@pom - thanks much appreciated!!
The guy is insecure and a liar; we all know it. When he creates something, or alternatively BUYS a game rather than simply getting it for free then acting like a little bitch, then his opinion might be worth !@#$%, but right now it's far, far less than that.
gazjm, p-o-m, if you wish to exchange reviews shoot me a message on here with a promo code - I'll then send you one for Happy Doodle Sushi Smile and we can review each other
Oh and Orochi, if indeed it was you sending out those ridiculous emails it sure does explain a lot ^-^;
Scitunes-way to speak up
Pom - I loved party poppers it's a great game, great job.
QS - elegant and to the point as usual
I have promo codes for you 3 hard working talented developers for my new game cause I respect your opinions. Emailme @ thurstongames@gmail.com and I'll send them to you
Rotstik - I hope you find peace and have a happy holiday. Just I know it won't be Here on this forum n
Merry Christmas to all
Thrstn
Send me a code, ill give you one too.
Pom, I'll email you in a moment
Also, I think the whole "30 years experience" is a crock of !@#$%. It's just like when he/tymemaster claimed to have created Photoshop.
The email I got came from one (and the same?) of them and I guarantee you it wasn't sent from any adult.
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