Hello everybody, so i wanted to share my story today , please be kind or ignore this post if you wheren't a big fan of that kind of stuff
so about 3 years ago , my sister and i went to ET school , learned algorithm , c , c# and then html , css , javascript & php , then in our second year , our teacher asked us in the class : who would be interested in android developing, (he had in mind to create a gps app , maybe like taxi or bus ... that kind of app ) my sister & i raised our hands of coure as it would be a nice experience , we thought that it was going to be extremely hard as we would have to learn Java first , and then android programming, our teacher was very kind and though us the main differences between c# and Java , and then he introduced us to Eclipse , we had a crappy pc back then , and running the emulator was a pain in the ass , so we learned how to make calculator (everyone start with that i know ) , then form , and then we made a simple kids math game which turned out to be very nice (never went beyond our pc, we never published it ) , and then our teacher told us to start working with Databases , so we had the advantage of knowing SQL , and we where learning PHP at that time , so databases with android was okey , then we moved to the main project , android localisation , we created an app that was very nice and useful , but people in my country don't really rely on technology , so after we tried with the train station , buses , taxies .. everything , we gaved up .
Months later , my sister & i decided not to waste our knowlidge and to create an android game and no , we didn't quit our job , we are not sure that this would work , so we had to keep an income and work at night at the game, so after 5 months of hard work we have finished creating our first game. It´s not so amazing or groundbreaking, but we learned a lot while we were developing it. All the assets (game art and sound) are made by us , we spent months working on this "project". This was a major challenge, to create a graphically nice game with no money to spend on game art. if anyone had any questions , feel free to ask , i would try my best to answer most if not all the questiond .
If anyone made it all the way down here , and was curious to see our game , here is it : http://bit.ly/1Do2XQW
any reviews or rating would be very appreciated have a nice day
Thanks for sharing your story and very cool game!! I noticed some minor graphic glitches. Please see below; these are suggestion or things I experienced. I am running Sense 7.0 Android L 5.0.1 custom ROM.
1. As soon the game starts, there is a graphic glitch but it goes away pretty quick.
2. As the car driving; there is some sorta motion of the car leaving trail behind; I was not sure if that was a glitch or special effect?
I will let you know if I see any other issues.
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Hello badboy , i'm not sure what kind of glitches are you getting ? could you make a quick screenshot or clip to show me the error ?
and if you click on the NOS , you get a little smoke behind the car , so i'm not pretty sure if that the second glitch you where talking about
PS : could you mention the device & android version ? thank you
I will post a video later today or tomorrow.
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Hey,
I know how you feel working a full time job and making a game on the side. This is what I have been doing and just finished my first game using the unity engine. I have also programmed a game prior using just Java, not with the android SDK though. I used Netbeans and not eclipse, but then later switched to eclipse. Best of luck to you its tough out there on the app store!
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I will post a video later today or tomorrow.
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Alright , thank you for this
camtronius said:
Hey,
I know how you feel working a full time job and making a game on the side. This is what I have been doing and just finished my first game using the unity engine. I have also programmed a game prior using just Java, not with the android SDK though. I used Netbeans and not eclipse, but then later switched to eclipse. Best of luck to you its tough out there on the app store!
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the struggle is real i used to use Netbeans for php , never tried it for android , maybe you could show me your game ? & good luck to you too , the struggle is real , can't get downloads for my app :/
The game is titled : Crystal Legends RTS on the google play store
good luck.. similar story here.. worked on developing apps as a side hobby.. had released one 2 yrs ago with my brother.. released new one this thursday
based on my previous app release exp, the first month or two are a bit crucial.. spread the word around!!
you can search for my app called "Hunter Vs Demons Platform game"
all the best
Best of luck for you my friend
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Guys,
I've just become obsessed with the flash game "Flood It" - http://www.labpixies.com/gadget_page.php?id=10
Can anyone tell me a similar game or how I can get this for my PPC?
THanks,
Grace
I am looking for the same game. It would be great if someone with programming skills could write similar game or IF possible port the existing game to pocket PC
Flood It came out for iPhone
I just checked the LabPixies website and I see that they came out with the Flood It game for iPhone.
I have NO idea how or if it is possible to port iphone games to windows mobile but I thought I would let you guys know that it exists so maybe someone can make it work under win mobile.
PS. I will be trying to make my own version working under windows mobile, but I will not start until the school semester is over due to the lack of time.
I will be coding in either VB.net or C#
wish me luck
Good Luck!!!
BTW.. have you had any luck writing this as yet?
I am sorry but I did not. I did not even try to be honest.
I had to take one internship/project class over the summer and I changed job so I didn't have much time.
LabPixes version of floodIt is so advanced now that it is hard to compete with
I am back to school now with 5 classes and full time job, so it will be hard to find time, and besides that to be honest the more I think about this project the less I think I know how to do it...
My programming skills are just not enough.
I think you will have to either use PC, iPhone or get Android on your device. The third seems like the easiest solution providing you have a device that the Android was ported to.
Sorry again and good luck.
ReRave is a new music game that just launched for iOS, and is quickly gaining steam and will soon be out for android. If your a fan of dance dance revolution, in the groove, stepmania etc, you'll love ReRave. Here are some links to check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK6QZ07Dr7g
http://www.rerave.com/flash.html
well, I hope that they will release it to android. I like games like this.
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well, I hope that they will release it to android. I like games like this.
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Yeah they are working on it right now. Didnt take them too long to finish the iOS one so hopefully it will be out soon. I've got it on my iPod and its awesome, cant wait to play on my X with that big ass screen lol.
In the meantime, you can always play "beats" in Osu mode which is pretty similar since both games are based on "Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan" (known as "Elite Beat Agents" in the US/EU).
I'm glad to see ReRave being ported on android, and it will probably be a decent game, but the guys behind this game (Kyle Ward and Chris Foy) are really fun : They created In The Groove which was a copy of Dance Dance Revolution, got sued by Konami and lost the rights to the game.
A few years later what do they do ? a new original game ? No... They just create a new company and copy another game
I just hope they finish the Android version before they get sued by Nintendo or iNiS
We've got this covered though, with a patent and whatnots.
The android port won't take too long, just some iOS specific code needs to be rewritten.
Yes, I helped work on the game (I'm one of the graphics dudes ;D )
Good news then, thanx !
Looks like it could be fun
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In the meantime, you can always play "beats" in Osu mode which is pretty similar since both games are based on "Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan" (known as "Elite Beat Agents" in the US/EU).
I'm glad to see ReRave being ported on android, and it will probably be a decent game, but the guys behind this game (Kyle Ward and Chris Foy) are really fun : They created In The Groove which was a copy of Dance Dance Revolution, got sued by Konami and lost the rights to the game.
A few years later what do they do ? a new original game ? No... They just create a new company and copy another game
I just hope they finish the Android version before they get sued by Nintendo or iNiS
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I wouldn't say itg is an exact copy of ddr. sure, four panels and you hit arrows but if you have actually taken the time to play ddr (not just one game mind you) and played itg, itg has taken it to a whole nother level that ddr, even now, has failed to reach. so many people are still playing itg and ddr is dying out. it'll be fun to finally play this on my phone. looking forward to it lightning!
keep us updated.
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Konami/iNIS/Nintendo/Pentavision will sue.
Sue for what
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We've got this covered though, with a patent and whatnots.
The android port won't take too long, just some iOS specific code needs to be rewritten.
Yes, I helped work on the game (I'm one of the graphics dudes ;D )
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The android port won't take long?? It's more than 1,5years now and still no release date..
Don't think this will ever come out soon.
Hello!! I'm a student and a self claim indie game developer in Taiwan!!
me and my friends made a game called "Constant C".. it's on Android Market now.. for free!!
It's Powered by AndEngine ! and we put a lot of effort in it....
so Please!! take a look! if you like it.. help us spread the words about this game.. we will be really grateful
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Genre: 2D Platform, Puzzle, Action !
System Require: Multi-Touch Screen, IQ Above Average
Tag: Time, Gravity, Awesomeness !
In a distant future, a dark force gained control of the universe. Everything stopped moving – the time is frozen and gravity is gone. The only hope of recovering the universe relies on “Constant C,” a robot gifted with a small circle of power, allowing Constant C to move and to revive the time and gravity within the circle. When Constant C approaches an object, the object becomes “alive” and when Constant C leaves, the object becomes frozen again. By making good use of Constant C’s power, your mission is to remove obstacles ahead and find a way for Constant C to reach the control center of the dark force.
There are 29 levels. To solve the puzzles, you need to be intelligent and creative. Each puzzle gives you a new experience, and along the way, your will learn important skills that can help you solve the puzzles. The unique feature of Constant C will give you a mind blowing experience. So, be quick! The universe is waiting for you.
Developer:Brain Damage Studio
Powered by AndEngine
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Youtube Trailer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwZF5C8H8Co
Market Link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.light.roller
It's amazying.
I made it to halfway through world 2- here are my thoughts.
This game is beautiful- it looks great, and the way it works is absolutely fantastic. I can honestly say it is one of the best games I've yet to play on Android- maybe the best.
That being said, it is way too big. 5MB should be the max before installation to SD should be implemented- this game is over 20. Either work on reusing more textures, or have it install to SD.
I was playing with the device laying down, and the gravity button was flipping out- switching every update cycle and just going crazy. You may want to have it display an X if the values aren't high enough to justify a gravity switch (I love the way this mechanic works, by the way!)
Fix these issues, and most standard prices you would ask for would be too low for this game- I would gladly pay for more worlds. (Though, if more worlds were added, you may want to work on the difficulty curve- if you want my thoughts on that, let me know). Again, great job!
Thanks that's huge compliment you give us there.. we are really appreciate.
We will work on the to SD feature.. since a lot of people had demanded it! I'll update it ASAP.
there are some reason makes us can't reuse texture though
first .. our artist is new in drawing texture for games... he just draw whatever he feels right and not considering about texture size and reusability. (we will do it better next time)
second.. in some device.. too many sprites makes game really laggy.. so we tend to use huge jpg file for background
i don't know anything about marketing on android app.... because we are totally noobies in this... Actually this game is not only our first game on android.. it's our first android app if you don't count "Hello World" as a app XD
After we think we learn enough to build this game. we go straight into it. It take us 5 months to build because we need to learn new stuff along the way
I use XNA mostly, and my brother use c++ and some graphic engine from his lab, neither did we use andengine before. and we love it!
We are thinking putting ads in it....and yet it's something we never tried XD, so I might need to check documents. After that we will release a clean ads free version for 0.99$ i think..for us.. most important thing is people can play our game. and feel it's not waste of time. those few hour must actually means something
Downloaded to my htc inspire 4G. I Am amazed by what you have created. This is awsome! I love free...but this needs to be a paid game. It is worth every penny.
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And also Thank you!!!!!!!
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oh!! it can app2sd now.. nevermind thanks
app2sd
yes , we just fix the "app2sd problem" yesterday!! lots of people ask for that
Downloading now. Looks sweet!
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Wow~ It's really a cool game.
The idea is very impressive.
I am trying hard to pass the world3.
These puzzles not only difficult but interesting.
I look forward to more puzzles.
thanks
sisi716222:thanks for your compliment!
you MUST TRY!!!
Awesome!!!! you have to try it !! (and finish it!)
I'm downloading it now. I'll be sure to post my thoughts here and on my site(Though, my site isn't very popular...) once I've had some time to mess with it. Can't wait!
ok, I just got 8 post.... I can post URL now!!
Constant C
Youtube Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwZF5C8H8Co
Market Link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.light.roller
This game is pretty awesome. Albeit I've had my phone for about 2 months, I've never played a game with these game mechanics. Very original and an amazing first app. I also just started learning android and will be developing my first app in the coming months, and I don't think it will be nearly as good.
thanks
thanks!I think you will do it great too! we just began java programming 4 months ago!
It's easy to learn!
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This game is pretty awesome. Albeit I've had my phone for about 2 months, I've never played a game with these game mechanics. Very original and an amazing first app. I also just started learning android and will be developing my first app in the coming months, and I don't think it will be nearly as good.
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Haha I love the system requirement 'above average IQ'
it's a great game!
Just read about this on the portal. Downloaded it on my A100 and started playing, will have to download it to my EVO 3D later. Love it. This is definitely better than some of the games that other devs charge for. Excellent work.
Last night i try it on galaxy S, and work superb, thanks
I am trying to download it through market, but I am getting device incompatibility message. I am using Samsung Galaxy S GT I9003. Does it have region restrictions, I am trying from India
On the market it says my device is not supported
Hello, I am trying to get some feedback if I should make this into a game on the Android platform(I built this 2 years ago for Windows Mobile 6). I hope this is the right place to start this thread
Any feedback is welcome and I will try to answer any questions you might have. Thanks.
I am not yet allowed to post links here so search for "Glassless 3D on Samsung Omnia i910 (Rubik's Cube game)" on youtube. It should be the first movie (from bboysil user)
I'd love to see this on my mobile
Good Brain Game
I really need this game.
Love to see my small sister and brother to solve it.
Hell yes!
I could always use a rubik cube on my phone
I would like to see this too.
Thanks
Wow, thank you guys for the replies, I didn't think I would get any.
I think I will start developing it for Android then.
Great !! i hope it'll be awesome :thumbup::beer:
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That looks amazing! Any idea on how long it might take?
I am new to the Android platform so I guess it will take me at least a few months until I release the first version...
The fact that I am new to Java and OpenGL is not a problem but the lack of spare time is..
EDIT: For a quality game it will take me about a year I guess, but I will release a first version sooner and then keep updating it.
Ok crazy taxi by sega was just announced for ios but there was no word of android ,this will really piss me off if sega really leaves android out of this great dreamcast port ,& I would not be surprised because we still dont have soul calibur & its been on ios for over 8months already ,but this will be sad & disrespectful to android users if were left out in the cold
I think we will be left out. There are quite a few quality games that android doesn't get and it's a shame
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Let's hope. Don't forget Sega has been good to us android users of late. Every title (approx) this year has come out on both platforms. We also got football manager before IOS as well (makes a change) if jet set radio is coming to android there is a good chance this will too. Fingers crossed people. :fingers-crossed:
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I think we will be left out. There are quite a few quality games that android doesn't get and it's a shame
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A few lol examples- soul calibur, rage, infinty blade, marvel vs capcom2, fight night champions, streetfighter x tekken, & theres a few more & gameloft games take forever to come ,but if they say jet set was coming to ios & android why wouldnt they do the same for crazy taxi why just have that for ios only ,also speaking of jet set where the hell is it if crazy taxi is coming in October
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Let's hope. Don't forget Sega has been good to us android users of late. Every title (approx) this year has come out on both platforms. We also got football manager before IOS as well (makes a change) if jet set radio is coming to android there is a good chance this will too. Fingers crossed people. :fingers-crossed:
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Lol that trailer just looks so rushed almost fake even but what weird is it specifically says ipod,iphone,&ipad like android is definetly left out ,i remember the soul calibur trailer being just like that not having android being mentioned at all , & they made sure they mentioned ios & android for jet set ,so either there very lazy or it really isnt coming to android ,but I hope it does come to android cause crazy taxi is my second favorite dreamcast game
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Lol that trailer just looks so rushed almost fake even but what weird is it specifically says ipod,iphone,&ipad like android is definetly left out ,i remember the soul calibur trailer being just like that not having android being mentioned at all , & they made sure they mentioned ios & android for jet set ,so either there very lazy or it really isnt coming to android ,but I hope it does come to android cause crazy taxi is my second favorite dreamcast game
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LOL was thinking that when i watched all 11 seconds of that video. Maybe its not but lets hope a better version of this comes out first.
Then we can play what we want
Well, instead of wondering if they will bring it; how about we ask them to do it on their official blog?
I already did my part. I want this on my XPlay!
Wouldn't surprise me. iOS has a much lower piracy rate. So blame the people who pirate every app and game they come across for Android.
I am even more sad now that I hear that this is going to release tomorrow ios only
Good news is that there will be an android version releasing soon just no word when
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Good news is that there will be an android version releasing soon just no word when
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Where did you see that?
dreamcast 1 said:
Good news is that there will be an android version releasing soon just no word when
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Well the source for this I got from Google itself many many websites state that an android version is also coming soon ,just Google (crazy taxi on android) just make sure your search tool is on past 24hrs and you will see lots of websites saying sega confirms an android version ,im not surprised android does take way longer to optimize games for since theres so many different android devices,but I really hope xperia play is not left out since buttons would be great for this game ,i hope they dont pull a nba 2k13 & have it for 4.0 & up only
Found it written on the official Sega blog so its 100% Yay
Awesome!
Includes the original soundtrack! :victory:
Guys, it's not coming to Android.
No source on this, just pure common sense. It's now May - nearly June - that's nearly 8 months.
It's obvious why...
Fragmentation. It's really hard to build a game that works on a myriad of resolutions, iOS only has 5 resolutions, and two of those are @2x, making it easy to optimse for them.
Piracy. It's so so so so SO much harder to pirate apps on iOS than on Android. Some devs literally 'give up' on Android, and it's a shame that there are so many inconsiderate people who ruin it for the rest of the crowd.
It's harder. Apple has made sure to create really good tools for it's developers. Google's tools are intuitive, but nowhere near as intuitive as Apple's.
Overall, it's a shame. I really looked forward to having Crazy Taxi on the Nexus 7, but I guess that;s not happening.
making an ios app is much harder than making an android app
dont speak like that
android is best operating system for mobile phones and tablets
ios is just a tiny closed source os thati cant even get it on my hand for 5 mins