Made in Arms

BoKi

has anyone seen this game? Made in Arms - rated 4. in the Top Free apps uk?
someone here developed it.

i'll let you be the judge of it =S

StormyStudio

It's true it's a game salad game.

The reviews its getting are'nt very nice, but then it is free and for some reason people resent playing games that are free. Well done to who ever for getting in the top 25...

Any one owning up to it being their game?

beefy_clyro

Yeh i saw that yesterday. The backgrounds are actually taken from the 'Call of Duty' game arent they? I know i made 'COD', a parody spoof but its all original work!

BoKi

What you mean original? Is this not direct copying of cods graphics? Can he not get into trouble for this?

StormyStudio

BoKi said:
What you mean original? Is this not direct copying of cods graphics? Can he not get into trouble for this?

Beefy means his game which was actaully called 'COD' was all his own work ..

Who ever has made 'Made in Arms' has stolen images from the official Call of Duty games.... tut tut tut...

RH

the lighting on the characters looks horrible and all, doesn't match the scene. Meh, the reviews speak for themselves.

BoKi

Has this game even got ads? probably not?
if not? what exactly is he doing?

.... apart from giving gamesalad a bad name.

thats a problem with free software, its shite like this that makes me wants to move away from the gamesalad branding we are all associated with. as anyone can make something rubbish and become number 1. its also the problem with Apple store.

Now every game after which shows a gamesalad icon will be perceived as a load of crap.

Scoots

That GS Splash logo is backfiring, Now instead of being proud that a game is made with GS people will back off if they see that logo. Unless GS is just going for quantity of games on the app store, they better let PRO users customize and maybe, and I say maybe a small little GS character guy in corner of custom splash.

Rattlehead

Scoots said:
That GS Splash logo is backfiring, Now instead of being proud that a game is made with GS people will back off if they see that logo. Unless GS is just going for quantity of games on the app store, they better let PRO users customize and maybe, and I say maybe a small little GS character guy in corner of custom splash.

I don't know if I agree 100% with the continual assessment that the GameSalad logo is a hindrance to your game succeeding...

For example, when you purchase a game that was developed with a 'professional' engine (whether it is an inhouse developed engine or externally used SDK such as PhysX) and it doesn't meet your expectations, do you hold that against the developer?

Personally, I don't think that the massive letdown that was Doom 3 (complete with monster closets and the lack of duct tape to attach your flashlight to your weapon) is going to hold me back from buying Doom 19 when it eventually sees the light of day (when its done!), nor anyone else that liked previous incarnations.

I guess what I am getting at is that it is as much the developer behind the product as the tools. That's why it is important to find a tool that you are comfortable with, can produce quality products with it and stick with it so that you can build up a brand that can withstand the occasional storm when a product doesn't meet everyones expectations.

scitunes

Nobody sees the GS logo until AFTER they buy your game. When they see it they may think "Oh $hit!" but if your game is good they will be pleasantly surprised. I can't imagine anyone is going to pay for a game and close it the second they see the GS splash and then run to iTunes to leave a bad review (unless it's rotstink). They may expect the worst when they see it, but we have the tools to show them that GS can be as good or bad as we make it.

Scoots

@Rattlehead, I do agree I guess my point is that by putting the GS splash on anything it cheapens it. Because it is so easy for devs to put out games with GS, there are more unsuccessful games than successful ones.

@Scitunes, I realize that they don't see it until after purchase and I know that if it is a good game it will succeed no matter the splash. I just wish there was a way to keep some really embarrassing games with the GS Splash from reaching the app store.

Also some of the most successful apps leave no clue with what engine it was made with and when that info is released it's kind of a surprise and brings other devs checking that engine out.

I think we're all on the same page maybe I just worded it incorrectly,

BoKi

Do you put a FIAT badge on a FERRARI??

Definitely cheapens good work made in gamesalad when this kind of stuff gets released.

tenrdrmer

If this guys game sucks so bad why did it get to #4. I think people download free games with bad reviews to see for themselves how bad. Thats prob what we all need to try out. put out a crappy game that has deceiving name and screenshots and then see how high you can get it in the store. I would bet if you get to top 100 and have a ton of horrible reviews you will go number 1 real soon just because people want to see how bad it is. drop in iAds and you've got your self 3,000,000 impressions which would equal about $30,000. Someone try and and see if it tarnishes your name any.

jonmulcahy

I don't want to turn this into a discussion on game salad's splash screen,there has been plenty of it. Gs is working on addressing it and will come to us when they are ready.

ipwnu

if your able to see the fiat badge, your driving the ferrari too slow.

BoKi said:
Do you put a FIAT badge on a FERRARI??

Definitely cheapens good work made in gamesalad when this kind of stuff gets released.

BoKi

hahaa

ipwnu said:
if your able to see the fiat badge, your driving the ferrari too slow.

haha true that!

quantumsheep

Some observations:

1. I was almost physically sick with embarrasment

2. The icon has nothing to do with the game

3. The in-game name is totally different to the app store name - how did this get by Apple?

4. The guy has taken screenshots from Call of Duty 4 to use as his static backgrounds. This is misleading to the customer and probably violates copyright.

5. The First Person gun doesn't move - it just instantly switches to the new position

6. The targets are all the same badly drawn sprites

Now I try and encourage everyone that comes to these forums, as do many others, to make games. It's fun and addictive and fulfilling to make a game.

However, to whom it may concern:

Let this game be the low point. No more please.

Stop trying to con people.

Stop trying to mislead the customer.

Give the customer value

Put some fucking effort into your games.

QS

jonmulcahy

QS
you'll love my new ipad game I've been working on since august.

it's called press the square!

huge circles appear on the screen and you must touch them to win!!!!

quantumsheep

jonmulcahy said:
QS
you'll love my new ipad game I've been working on since august.

it's called press the square!

huge circles appear on the screen and you must touch them to win!!!!

Sounds Awesome!

I'm making "Fishing Tournament, 2011".

It's set in Iraq and is a first person shooter!

QS

Portyman

I made a template for this game and I want $50 for it.

I recycle everything and use .01 mb of ram.

AjBlue

Scoots said:
That GS Splash logo is backfiring, Now instead of being proud that a game is made with GS people will back off if they see that logo. Unless GS is just going for quantity of games on the app store, they better let PRO users customize and maybe, and I say maybe a small little GS character guy in corner of custom splash.

i like the idea of just the gamesalad character, it would be subtle branding but will actually be good

xyloFUN

I would like two hot chicks and a bodybuilder in the middle with a blank oval where the face goes. THAT'S where I want to be able to paste my face into!

I don't care what it says bellow that!!!!

p.s. imagine all those poor corona users flocking back because they want to publish this way too!!