Racing Dots: Racing On A New Level // FREE for iPad

GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
edited August 2013 in Announce Your Game!
Hey everyone!
Well, after some really busy months we finally released our newest game. Basically we changed everything. I started working with my best friend here and we spent like every minute together working on this. I am not going to talk too much now, just check it out and enjoy it! If you give it a try that would be awesome :)

Ever experienced dotilicious racing fun? Get ready for a unique and never seen gameplay and race through all the crazy tracks! Find the ultimate way to win, beat your friends in crazy races and share your awesome track record!

Racing Dots is not just about racing dots, it's a tactical and entertaining game powered by a never seen and unique fresh gameplay! Race along different tracks and try to find the best way to set a new world record and unlock all tracks. Experience a beautiful designed game based on simplicity and passion. No matter if you play alone or with friends, Racing Dots will always be entertaining and fun to play!

FEATURES
-Enjoy a completely new and never seen gameplay!
-Experience breathtaking tracks!
-Choose your custom dotilicious color!
-Race with up to 4 friends!
-Share your best track results with the world!

By developing the game with our passion and love for simple and beautiful design, we hope you enjoy Racing Dots as much as we do. Thanks to all people involved and the great feedback we have got from them.

Inspired by a colorful life.
Stay tuned for new updates and the latest news!

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>>> DOWNLOAD FOR FREE NOW! <<<
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/racing-dots-racing-on-new/id667315265?ls=1&mt=8
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Comments

  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    Any feedback? How do you like it guys?
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  • DeadlySeriousMediaDeadlySeriousMedia ArizonaMember Posts: 838
    Looks quite interesting. I'll have to download it and give it a go. First impression though it change the icon. I'd suggest something cleaner to better reflect the aesthetic of the game.
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @DeadlySeriousMedia

    Thanks a lot, that would be awesome. Can you give me/us more details on that, maybe PM or so :)
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  • DeadlySeriousMediaDeadlySeriousMedia ArizonaMember Posts: 838
    @GuaveMedia Sure
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    Hi there,

    thanks again @DeadlySeriousMedia for helping to design a new icon. Here it is! It will be available in the next update which is already uploaded.

    Cheers Alex!
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  • KevinCrossKevinCross London, UKMember Posts: 1,894
    It looks like a fancy pie chart

    The game looks interesting, but sadly I don't have an iPad so can't give it a go.

    Have you got a video of the gameplay?
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @KevinCross

    Do you like the icon or would it be just something you would definitely not check out?

    No we haven't got yet but we're working on it!
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  • KevinCrossKevinCross London, UKMember Posts: 1,894
    edited August 2013
    Not really sure about the logo but then I rarely skip past an app because I don't like the logo. I'll look out for the video as I'm intrigued to find out how it works
  • RPRP Member Posts: 1,990
    edited August 2013
    The logo just does not reflect the theme of Racing Dots. Honestly, the idea of racing dots/spots in a Microsoft paint-looking world does not look all that appealing. It could be super complex underneath, but the design leaves it looking unfinished and prototypical at best.
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @RP how would you change it? Just checking for opinions.

    The general idea comes from a popular game played on a sheet of paper. The design is clean and modern. In game there are bubbles to press for moving them. Just check it out! I think the game doesn'T look like a Microsoft paint art at all but ok. Maybe you can help us to improve with some suggestions :)
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  • VolontaArtsVolontaArts Member Posts: 510
    ad some gradient to the colors maybe. some shaded and lights... or a textured look to it. or a 3d pop. but i really like the icon! the border looks amazing!
  • RPRP Member Posts: 1,990
    edited August 2013
    @GuaveMedia

    For the icon: Things to consider (while implementing the same or similar art style). A checkered flag, a dot with wheels on it burning out from an accelerated start. Exagerated forward momentum.

    The icon left the way it is may be recognized as a staple of an IP if it were something like the Marathon games (Bungie), but that went along with the theme of the game as it was used as in-game emblem. The icon you are using does not appear to be associated with the in-game aspect.

    You are saying the design is modern, but it's really something akin to 50's design (see the attached example). I think it's really the tracks that make it feel barren. It may be clean, but clean can feel empty and even worse, boring. Sorry, I'm just being honest here. It does have a MS paint feel to me. I dunno, maybe you can incorporate some older 50's racing design ideas into this without crowding it.

    Check out the classic racing designs of the Mille Miglia

    http://www.vintageautoposters.com/original/Mille_Miglia_Rally_Tours

  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @BurberryArts
    The border was designed like these years wwdc icon from apple, we loved that.

    @RP
    We worked hard last night and came up with these new icons.
    Please everyone let us know what looks best.

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  • GraphicWarehouseGraphicWarehouse Member Posts: 927
    I disagree with rp I think most, if not all art aspects of the game look sleek and modern . Good job on this game @GuaveMedia !!!
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @GraphicWarehouse

    Thanks a lot! How do you like the icon if I may ask?

    Cheers!
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  • GraphicWarehouseGraphicWarehouse Member Posts: 927
    Well the first one that was like wwdc had too much drop shadow in my opinion, and these ones look really nice but they don't show what the game is about. I am blanking on suggestions because it is really hard to think of an icon for a dot racing game in a minimalist style, I would say choose your favorite of the ones you just made.
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @GraphicWarehouse
    Okey we'll do that, thx for the support and feedback!

    Alex
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  • RPRP Member Posts: 1,990
    edited September 2013
    While I see where you are going with the minimalist design the icons still don't really incorporate the soul of your game. Even so, there are some cleaver designs that you put together. I highlighted the ones I liked best. I also took a couple and spliced them together in the top right corner for a couple variant ideas, retaining your theme. I think you can come up with some better stuff, just give the idea some time to bake.

    Minimalist art and abstract expressionism were at their peek and widely used in the 50's. Again, I'd suggest plucking though some design ideas from that era (even action painting, although not as clean). This is why I disagree with calling this modern. Not disagreeing with your design choice, this is the route you chose and I get it.

    Other than "Inspired by a colorful life", It might help to understand what your design philosophy and goal are/were for this game (It's also relevant to the design of the icon). What brought on the minimalist approach?(I'm gathering it may be iOS7).

  • RPRP Member Posts: 1,990
    Oops, left one out.
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @RP
    Yes iOS7 was definitely something we checked out. BUt it wasn't the main force. We just love simple design.

    Ok, a new update is out and we also found our new icon ;) Check it out!

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/racing-dots-racing-on-new/id667315265?ls=1&mt=8

    PS: If there is someone really good a choosing keywords please get in touch with me :)
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  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    Hey!
    We finally have a gameplay video to show off! Check it out!



    Alex
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  • KevinCrossKevinCross London, UKMember Posts: 1,894
    How's the racing part work? You only showed one line but your screenshots above show multiple lines. As one player I'd imagine it'll get a little boring quite quickly, I can't test it as I don't have an iPad, but I had to skip through the 8 minute video.

    Good luck with it anywho
  • GuaveMediaGuaveMedia Member, PRO Posts: 1,262
    @KevinCross
    The racing is based on a famous game here in our country which was played on a piece of paper. You can race on a grid system but you need to watch out because there are oil fields etc. waiting for you. Multiple lines are appearing in the multiplayer mode where you can race with up to 3 friends. If you race and you accelerate you need to think that you need one move again to slow down. If you get to fast you may not have enough moves to slow down.

    Alex
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  • KevinCrossKevinCross London, UKMember Posts: 1,894
    @GuaveMedia cool. I'm sure it's a lot more fun with your friends, if you can actually play in a way to stitch each other up and block each others paths. In the screenshots I can see players line crossing over each other so maybe that's not possible. I've not seen the game played on paper in the UK so it's hard to see how competitive the game could be. I'm sure it works well :)
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