Ok guys, I'm going to change things up, and post a review about the Baseball Superstars series of games. They're both a lot of the same, but I prefer the sprite-based style of 2009 to the cell-shaded style of 2010.
Now, before I get started, I just wanted to let you all know, that if you've played Power Pro baseball on SNES or Pawapuro on Nintendo 64, PS2, etc. etc., then you've already know what this game is going to be, because it's damned near a port, which makes a longtime fan of that series like me ecstatic.
Anyways, onto it.
Graphics: The game quite simply has some of the best spriting I've seen on Android, and looks great on HD phones. This is even including things like 16 bit emulators. the colors are rich, and the sprites stay crisp and clear even on bigger screens.
The 2010 version, however, does a good job with it's cell shading, but, it's not as smooth and crisp as other games you'll see with a similar style on this platform. In my opinion, it should have just stuck to sprites.
Controls:This game does a good job with having responsive controls and a simple enough to pick up control system that will attract people who play it casually, but, still has enough options in terms of pitching and the like, that someone who actually wants to have a competitive game will be hooked on it for hours.
Gameplay: Unfortunately, this is a single-player only game, so the fun factor is made or broken by the Computer A.I. Fortunately, this game doesn't disappoint. The computer definitely gives you a good game, and even if you lose, you go out of it feeling like you were out played and not just "the computer was invincible for that one", liek many games are known to do. The computer has the same options of pitching as you do, and the stats affect the team and individual players just like they do yours.
Notable Feature(s):: This game has a good variety of modes. It has exhibition, season, and even a home run derby mode if you just feel like hitting the ball for a while.
Another thing that's cool about this game, is that you can select a power pinch hitter and power pitcher before each game to sub in at will. Each has increased stats, and "special" pitches and hits that they can do (albeit a limited amount of each). What's even more cool is that you can unlock even more of these special characters with points you earn from playing/winning.
My favorite hidden character so far was definitely a rendition of King from Namco's Tekken series.
Overall score - 4/5:
It's an awesome game, with great graphics. As said, I'd recommend purchasing the 2009 version, because the cell-shading of 2010 just doesn't do the game justice in my opinion, but both bring the same fun, arcade-style gameplay to bat!
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Good review. Quick question, I played these on the iPhone and they had a career mode that I really enjoyed. You basically controlled one guy, and did all his at bats for the seasons. Is that found on the Android version?
Yes its called mission mode
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Have to say this is an awsome game here but dang if it doesn't hang and lock up when starting it 90% of the time now ever since 2.2 has come out.
Pretty frusterating here to read a bunch of people experiencing this issue in the comments for the game and still no fix yet.
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Have to say this is an awsome game here but dang if it doesn't hang and lock up when starting it 90% of the time now ever since 2.2 has come out.
Pretty frusterating here to read a bunch of people experiencing this issue in the comments for the game and still no fix yet.
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Damn I haven't experienced this... that really sux
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Damn I haven't experienced this... that really sux
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Well crap then maybe it has to do with me running Caulkins 1.1 rom on my phone. maybe somin in his rom messes it up. Its not 90% time but its enough to be frustrating.
I kinda doubt its the rom causing it but its possible i guess.
Well evidently its something to do with the BFS kernels as anyones BFS kernel I tried caused the same thing, but when I used the CFS based kernels everything was fine.
Flippin weird.... at least there's an answer to it.
All spelling errors thanks to xt9 on my Evo!
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There's a blatant shortage of original ppc games out there, so I give you my concept:
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I can render all the art assets and I have people who can do music/voice - now I just need ppc coders.
It's kinda a 3D pre-rendered ride utilizing the touch screen interface unique to ppc to get you feeling as if you were in the cockpit.
You control the gunpod/weapons systems but not the flight path, your sexy female pilot does all the flying.
What do you think of the idea?
if you don't control the flight path, isn't this just a 2d shooter with nice background? Like Operation Wolf!? Al you've got to do is tap on the asteroids/tie fighters etc?
Just a suggestion for the gameplay - in one of the pics you've indicated the player is taking hits from behind. That will be impossible to prevent/predict in a 2d on-rails shooter - so perhaps something like the scanner in elite, as a radar, will allow you to 'see' what's going on behind you. However, doing that in 320*240 won't be easy I guess!
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if you don't control the flight path, isn't this just a 2d shooter with nice background? Like Operation Wolf!? Al you've got to do is tap on the asteroids/tie fighters etc?
Just a suggestion for the gameplay - in one of the pics you've indicated the player is taking hits from behind. That will be impossible to prevent/predict in a 2d on-rails shooter - so perhaps something like the scanner in elite, as a radar, will allow you to 'see' what's going on behind you. However, doing that in 320*240 won't be easy I guess!
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Sprite collision detection with a pretty front end??
vijay555 said:
if you don't control the flight path, isn't this just a 2d shooter with nice background? Like Operation Wolf!? Al you've got to do is tap on the asteroids/tie fighters etc?
Just a suggestion for the gameplay - in one of the pics you've indicated the player is taking hits from behind. That will be impossible to prevent/predict in a 2d on-rails shooter - so perhaps something like the scanner in elite, as a radar, will allow you to 'see' what's going on behind you. However, doing that in 320*240 won't be easy I guess!
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Actually, off the top of my head there's two ways to prevent it - as indicated you can set shields forward or rear, also, if there is a section of the level where you are being attacked from behind; the turret (pre-rendered camera) can just turn around and look behind the ship for awhile - it'd appear dynamic even though it was (all) pre-conceived.
And yes, it's a shooter with a nice background, not really like op wolf though.. i'd say more like einhander + mechwarrior II + rebel assault.
really so little interest?
looks very nice for a spacesim. More detail, upgrades, powerups, options..multiplayer?...
Yes there is alot of different configurations for weapons and so forth planned - I really want to achieve the level of customizability and interaction in mechwarrior II (I always remembered how I loved the way you had to powerup and setup your mech before heading in to battle) and weapons configurations inspired by the classic einhander backed by a great story that makes you want to play over and over.
I was thinking of making a demo video but if I can't find coders, it's all for not..
ok where can i get it from ?????
Looks very good to me
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ok where can i get it from ?????
Looks very good to me
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Bro, it's still under developement.
Nice game, can't wait to beta test
Is it any harder coding for ppc than other platforms?
Is it similar to programming for x86, just compiled differently?
There just seems to be so little out there...
Look for a book called Win CE Application Programming.
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I can't go learning how to program, it's too far from my field. I really need volunteer coders.
Hi All,
I just want to show you a sneak peek of a new game I'm developing for Android,
called "Noogra Nuts".
It works well on both phones and tablets. Although the resolution is not optimized for tablets, it still looks good.
Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bengigi.noogranuts
Watch this video of me playing it on my Transformer:
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Let me know what you think about it, any feedback will be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Oren
Looks good so far man. I would throw in some power-ups though. Maybe add some multipliers for the score.
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm planing on adding more features, achievements and power-ups,
But it will probably be added on game updates.
Probably it is going to be released today
I'll send a market link once it is published.
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Thanks for the feedback.
I'm planing on adding more features, achievements and power-ups,
But it will probably be added on game updates.
Probably it is going to be released today
I'll send a market link once it is published.
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It looks nice. I'll definitely give it a whirl .
I've just released the Game:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bengigi.noogranuts
Oren..Nice one..I shall install it...and Congratulations on your work...You are one of a kind....Good work and keep it up...
Downloaded, installed and played for a little bit and wow!! very good!!! very clean and nice touch on that "quit" botton. Not many app have an "exit or quit" botton so it always stay in memory.
Just tested and, it's fun !
Keep on the good work
It looks like it will suck the life out of me for a while. Niiiice.
Man I wish I could draw like that Maybe you could add birds or objects flying overhead that you can hit with the nuts, and maybe give the nuts sideways trajectory when hitting them, so yo can steer the nuts to the birds.
Please let the app flip with the screen (just flip, not rotate). When I'm charging my TF, I hold it upside down so that the power cable isn't drilling a hole in my stomach.
Nice game and nice graphics. I'm not a fan of tilt-controls and a normal thumb control (or swiping) would be nice (you would probably have to have multiple high score lists).
A combo multiplier would indeed be nice and some power ups could add another dimension. Fe: add one that slows down time or decreases gravity. Or a clock that would give you 5 seconds extra time.
It was quite fun and difficult but after the level ended, my tablet froze and i had to restart it.
CopyCat73,
I did the programming, my younger brother is the artist
I didn't encounter any issues with my tablet, but if it freezes it might be a bug on the OS.
I'll see if I can support flipping, I hope it is not too complicated.
Thanks for a fun game. Very nice design.
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It was quite fun and difficult but after the level ended, my tablet froze and i had to restart it.
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Same thing here. Had to hard reset. Fun game though
I'll give you a tip on how to achieve a high score:
For every 8 Nuts you eat, you receive a wave of nuts falling in a diagonal shape.
And every time the wave will be with a higher valued nut, in the following order:
Acorn, Walnut, Macadamia, and the Golden Nut.
The golden nut gives you 100 points every time you crack or eat it, so a wave of them will give you lots of points
Wow...very nice....looks good and fun to play....
Nice job!
Very nice game! I downloaded your other apps too.
Indeed, the game is very playable and the graphics looks just awesome, Your brother definitely have a talent May I ask what kind of software he used? It looks like a vector graphics so presumably Adobe Illustrator?
One more time, great job! Keep it going!
Heh, he said nuts.
Hi All,
I've just release a new game I've developed with awesome graphics and for free
It is base on AndEngine 2D engine, that is in my opinion the best game engine for Android.
Market link:
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Let me know what you think, I'm planning on adding more features, achievements and combos on the next update.
Thanks,
Oren
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Hi,
On my device it downloads without a problem.
Do you have enough free space on your device?
Plays fine here, only 1 small problem for me, it doesn't quite fill my screen 320x240. Good game tho, my little boy will love it too........ if I let him have a go!
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Great game, good moving control, I don't like the jump method, maybe jumping tilting forward or back button..
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cute game thanks
Right in the Face
The name kinda throws me off.. and i just want to punch that squirrel in the face cuz it looks so adorably cool haha
Awesome Game by the way!!
its not fullscreen in QHD....(htc sensation)
and i think the accelerometer settings are just a bit too sensitive..
but its a fun game
Not fullscreen on my optimus, accelerometer sensitivity is just right. Love the graphics.
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Looks good,
Going to give it a go.
Thanks
Played a full game on my Transformer then right when the score showed up, everything froze. Nothing's responding from the game except the sound, and I couldn't click anything on the TF. (back, home, notifications) After a few minutes, it rebooted itself. About to test it again on TF and also on Nexus S.
Besides that, loved the sounds, animations, and graphics!
Edit: Just played a game on Nexus S, and worked perfectly, nothing like the above happened
Unbelievably addictive, thanks for this great title
I give you "Thanks" for simply having a squirrel with thyroid eyes, I'll post again later after I get to try to the game out properly!
What a simple yet addicitive game!
Really enjoyed it & haven't stopped playing for a while now
great job obg1! hope to see lots more of thee from you!
all the very best
good game.. look forward to updates
Works like a charm on Darky Base JVR. Will try on ZTE Light aswell..
Really really awesome game. Like it very much.
Will like to suggest some new ideas for the game though.
- Achievement please! How many total nuts have been cracked, consecutive combo etc.
- Extended time mode. When we reach certain score, time will be extended. (similar to the fruit cutting game)
- Perhaps dropping bomb as well, of which we will have to avoid.
- Different characters with different hardness (crack nuts faster/slower), speed (moves faster/slower), jumping (jump higher/lower).
Looking forward to your updates.
Nice and simple game.Thanks
Pretty awesome
really nice work!
pretty simple n cute game
even my 4yr old plays it
shes so happy
thnx for keepin it free!
and ya best of all works on all of my android devices
transformer, G2, Sensation 4G, HD2!
Hi all,
It's my new game, please try it! )
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Description from Market:
We would like to bring to your welcome a new exciting game for fans of thrilling. The contest in prompt reaction with one of the most dangerous and poisonous snake in the world - Black Mamba - expects you!
Features:
+ great graphic and sound effects
+ realistic animation
+ this game is absolutely free
+ you and your friends may compete with help of OpenFeint
+ it's simply gambling and fun
Gameplay video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jqFAkUdKa0
Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=ru.coder1cv8.snake
P.S. Sorry for my bad english
Downloading bow will report back tmrw
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Thanks OP.
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Hi, I must say, amazing graphics - well done! And I did not thought I'd experience this, but this little game really made me jump a bit, when I first got bitten. After I got 1$ bill I was just leaving my hand open, nothing happened, so I thought what a silly snake and decided to go for more money... AAAAAAAHhhh. I've not played much of this kind of games, but this one is most fun and intense in a good way.
I'd love to see more different levels, with different dangers and hand movement variety.
After game loaded I was relieved that "OpenFeint" was a menu option and did not start loading, but then I opened the game... "NO, I DONT LIKE FUN". I guess it's a minor issue, but as a non "OpenFeint" user I hate then that happens.
Are you scaling sensitivity in a different screens? I'm testing on a Galaxy Tab 7, so my guess is that this game could be a little bit easier on a device with smaller screen.
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Are you scaling sensitivity in a different screens? I'm testing on a Galaxy Tab 7, so my guess is that this game could be a little bit easier on a device with smaller screen.
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Hi! Thanks for positive feedback!
Yes, it is, smaller screen - easier difficulty
nice game
will have a try!
good game, maybe change it so you dont have to choose to continue everytime, but a small option where you can choose to retire with what you have got
ALREADY LIKE IT, cool challange, thnx for this nice game!!
very very diabolic game!!!! like it
I like it! It's very suspenseful! My hand got bit though =p
its not well playable on big screens of sgs2
oh man, ive been non stop playing your game all day man. Its great and i havent found a problem yet. beautifully done
Fun game! Thanks!
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This game is a lot of fun. I jump every time the snake bites me... lol. How about making the phone vibrate when it bites you? Bet that would make people jump even more.
143 dollars before i got bitten... that 2 dollars was mocking me... Great game.
Great game, very nice graphics. Thanks!
Thanks for admitting the Black Mamba is the most dangerous snake in the world.
Get locked in a room with a King Cobra and you still have an edge on speed and can use that to kick/stun the snake on the head...so you can still survive.
Get locked in a [large] room with a Python/Boa Constrictor and you can easily out manouver the snake. You can get away even if you are bit since they are non-poisonous, just real scary...so you can still survive.
However if you get locked in a room with a Black Mamba, it will be quite vicious and much faster than you. You are most definitley going to get bit, and probably die in the next 3 hours.
I didn't expect a much attention to my little game Thanks for reviews and stars on Market!
On this week will be added location (other snakes/backgrounds) and new achievements. Watch for updates!
I still play this pretty "love-able" game!
Pretty cool i havent played with audio on yet as i am at work, but pretty cool game for how simple it is.
Thanks!!
I also rated it 5 stars on the market and wrote a little review.
Hello XDA,
I wanted to present our first finished project: Ted's Mower!
The game is based on classic arcade games like Pac Man and Hover Bovver, where you collect grass or flowers and try to avoid those who are out to get you. The game was made with Unity3D.
The game is free to download at the link below. Please let me now what you think!
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With your trusted stolen mower you set out to mow the grass and flowers of Bovverstreet. Unfortunately, not everyone agrees. Dodge Ted, Ned and Zed who want their mower back. Evade the neighbour while you plough through her flowerbeds and keep an eye out for your dog Bobby, who is always looking for someone to play with.
The game contains 20 hand crafted levels with three different challenges each, enough to keep the player busy for hours. Three different difficulties make the game suitable for beginners and hardcore gamers alike. Record and share your video's using Everyplay.
Game Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4BtIaUgTt4&feature=youtu.be
Google Play Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pi.tedsmower
XDA:DevDB Information
Ted's Mower, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
OldMoat, OldMoat
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.9
Stable Release Date: 2015-01-28
Created 2015-02-08
Last Updated 2015-02-08
Good work. I like it! I am a little bit concerned that you record a video in the background while one plays, since this eats up resources/power unnecessarily(from the viewpoint of the player). It should be possible to switch this off.
Other then that, good work!
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Good work. I like it! I am a little bit concerned that you record a video in the background while one plays, since this eats up resources/power unnecessarily(from the viewpoint of the player). It should be possible to switch this off.
Other then that, good work!
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Thanks. The video only records on devices that can handle it. It should not be too much of an impact on newer devices.
The game is good. I do get a Pac-man feel from it like you said.
I enjoyed the game quite a bit!
The graphics and the overall presentation is REALLY nice, I'm definitely getting a PvZ vibe, with the dude telling me what to do, the garden theme and the mower itself.
My main problem with it is that the game gets hectic quite quickly. Even the tutorial was HARD for me. And the control scheme even makes it more hectic as I often obscure important parts of the screen with my hand and then lose track of the enemies. Also, I didn't like the tap on the dog mechanic, because it turned the game into a resource management game (in terms of managing my time tapping on the dog and controlling the mower).
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My main problem with it is that the game gets hectic quite quickly. Even the tutorial was HARD for me. And the control scheme even makes it more hectic as I often obscure important parts of the screen with my hand and then lose track of the enemies. Also, I didn't like the tap on the dog mechanic, because it turned the game into a resource management game (in terms of managing my time tapping on the dog and controlling the mower).
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I heard this from more users. I already lowered the difficulty by a lot, but I guess it needs a bit of tuning at easy mode. I tried to make the game a bit hectic, because that is where the difficulty comes from. The old arcade games used to be hectic as well and I tried to reproduce that. The obscuring of the screen was one thing I was afraid would happen. When I started this, I did not know if the controls would work. You get used to it once you get the hang of it, but I admit, it is not perfect. The first versions of the game required you to have your finger on the screen at all times. I changed that to now only to have to tap the screen to send the mower somewhere. It is better now, but I think hand held devices are not ideal for this type of game.
Thanks for the comments!