Hi,
I created a game Fifty Five that was launched last month but I am having problem telling the users about it so they can try it out and give me feedback
Can you suggest ways to make it popular or seen??
Thank you
Modify the description to actually describe what the game is. Right now it just says, "Enjoy playing a simple and addictive game." and shows reviews... but there are hundreds of simple and addictive games on WP7... what differentiates your game?
Take out the part about the dithered screenshots from the description. It's unnecessary. Most WP7 users are just consumers and might get confused about what you're talking about when you refer to the emulator and such.
Ask sites like wmpoweruser, wp7central, pocketnow, etc. to do a post about it or include it in their "WP7 Apps in Review".
Advertise on xda-devs or one of those Windows Phone blog sites.
Put a link to it in your signature and start participating in xda discussion. Do that at any forum you're active in. If you sound like you know your stuff, people will notice you and check out things from your signature.
Edit: By the way, it won't launch on my HD7. It's hard for people to form an opinion who are unable to play it. Clean up the code, make it compatible with all devices, and you'll see an increase in exposure.
If you scroll down it will shows the features and thanks for the tips
But I think it is hard to get a review on these sites because I tried and they told me they have many apps to be reviewed before mine and that reviewing my game is not guaranteed
Put the description of the game at the beginning of the app description. Get your friends to download the game and give it a good review. Post at several forums about it. Create a website for support/info and include good meta tags to attract Google searches for people looking for WP7 games.
Not a bad game but also not the type most people would pay for... More the type that should be ad-supported.
baracatwp7 said:
Hi,
I created a game Fifty Five that was launched last month but I am having problem telling the users about it so they can try it out and give me feedback
Can you suggest ways to make it popular or seen??
Thank you
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Build a name for yourself with a free game or two. Free games get reviewed by bloggers and other people.
You need to establish a reason for people to buy a game for you. I know that on android, the screenshots you show in the listing are very important.
If your first game is paid, it will be hard to get going - nobody has heard of you, few will try it... I have never bought an app from a dev that hasn't released a free one before that - it just seems like buying the contents of a paper bag, without knowing what's in the paper bag, other than what the seller claims.
Once people like one of them, they may try other games from you.
I agree with the consensus. Make an ad-supported version in addition to the trial and purchase versions. I remember reading somewhere that a WP7 developer was making like $400 a day on free ad-supported games.
Thanks for the Comments
I will consider creating an Ad supported version
pulser_g2 said:
Build a name for yourself with a free game or two. Free games get reviewed by bloggers and other people.
You need to establish a reason for people to buy a game for you. I know that on android, the screenshots you show in the listing are very important.
If your first game is paid, it will be hard to get going - nobody has heard of you, few will try it... I have never bought an app from a dev that hasn't released a free one before that - it just seems like buying the contents of a paper bag, without knowing what's in the paper bag, other than what the seller claims.
Once people like one of them, they may try other games from you.
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What do you think of the description and the screenshots??
What should be added?improved?
I am thinking of changing the name
z33dev33l said:
Not a bad game but also not the type most people would pay for... More the type that should be ad-supported.
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If I added Multiplayer support and new game modes with bonuses and animations would it be then worth the money
Just a noob's input here, but think about getting a YouTube demo put together. Personally speaking, I've bought a few apps just based on a decent video demo; it gives me a flavour of what the game is all about and what the gameplay is like.
Add some good tags to the YouTube video and it'll turn up in searches.
Free advertising for just a little outlay (in terms of time and effort).
TheAperture said:
Just a noob's input here, but think about getting a YouTube demo put together. Personally speaking, I've bought a few apps just based on a decent video demo; it gives me a flavour of what the game is all about and what the gameplay is like.
Add some good tags to the YouTube video and it'll turn up in searches.
Free advertising for just a little outlay (in terms of time and effort).
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yes, I am definitely considering a youtube video but I am waiting untill making it professional enough to attract users.
Can you tell me what do you mean by Free advertising for just a little outlay?
baracatwp7 said:
Can you tell me what do you mean by Free advertising for just a little outlay?
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I mean that YouTube accounts are free. By "outlay", I mean your time and effort in producing a video, not meaning any financial cost.
TheAperture said:
I mean that YouTube accounts are free. By "outlay", I mean your time and effort in producing a video, not meaning any financial cost.
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Aslo coming from a noob, I think these are all excellent suggestions. I'd like to emphasize the screenshots aspect-- for me they really make or break my interest in any app, but especially games. Also I appreciate the fact that the OP did not, in fact, turn this into a stealth advertisement for the game but is legitimately soliciting advice. Best of luck with your game!
-R
sketchy9 said:
Aslo coming from a noob, I think these are all excellent suggestions. I'd like to emphasize the screenshots aspect-- for me they really make or break my interest in any app, but especially games. Also I appreciate the fact that the OP did not, in fact, turn this into a stealth advertisement for the game but is legitimately soliciting advice. Best of luck with your game!
-R
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Thanks but What do you think of the screenshots are they attractive enough??
Cool!
thesecondsfade said:
Modify the description to actually describe what the game is. Right now it just says, "Enjoy playing a simple and addictive game." and shows reviews... but there are hundreds of simple and addictive games on WP7... what differentiates your game?
Take out the part about the dithered screenshots from the description. It's unnecessary. Most WP7 users are just consumers and might get confused about what you're talking about when you refer to the emulator and such.
Ask sites like wmpoweruser, wp7central, pocketnow, etc. to do a post about it or include it in their "WP7 Apps in Review".
Advertise on xda-devs or one of those Windows Phone blog sites.
Put a link to it in your signature and start participating in xda discussion. Do that at any forum you're active in. If you sound like you know your stuff, people will notice you and check out things from your signature.
Edit: By the way, it won't launch on my HD7. It's hard for people to form an opinion who are unable to play it. Clean up the code, make it compatible with all devices, and you'll see an increase in exposure.
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Very helpful tips you have got there. Glad that i came here to read your post.
Thanks!
Just like the title says. After I published my app on the market I can't see users comments even some that I watched two feet from me post. I can't see it on my phone but I can on theres. The other thing is if someone added a 5 star rating it doesn't show online or on any of our phones. Anyone know why this is? Thanks kind crew!
Hi All,
I have started a new blog called Android Gaming Reviews, specifically to cover and review the best games the Android platform has to offer. We focus mainly on the major publishers but do cover independent games if they pass our desk and offer a quality experience. I'd love to hear your opinions on the site as far as content or style. I aim to have a couple of reviews published per week, with news thrown in when available.
Check it out, subscribe, comment and feel free to send in or request your own game reviews!! Oh and if you're interested at all in submitting reviews on Android Gaming Reviews please let me know via email, however the site does not generate income so this will be a volunteer position.
Link:
http://androidgamingreviews.blogspot.com.au/
Way to go!
Wish you luck, and perseverance.
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This game also looks awesome and as I never liked Order & Chaos, this looks fun. My brother plays this all the time and he loved it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.worldofmidgard.WorldOfMidgard
I have been searching for a way to contact the Dev but without any luck. Should anyone find a way to do so please post here.
Also, what are your thoughts on this game?
http://worldofmidgard.com/
EDIT: The only way I have found to email the DEV is via their FaceBook page.
https://www.facebook.com/worldofmidgard
A review on the game when it was still in beta, data Jan. 2012
http://androidcommunity.com/world-of-midgard-mmorpg-makes-you-saw-wow-20120127/
Yeah, looks good.
Well I attempted to play this....and at the load screen after selecting my newly made character ...it freaking reset my phone due to low memory....and that was AFTER the insane amounts of freezing amd FCing....but it doesn't look like I'm the only person to have these problems either, based on the reviews I read.
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The comments about the game says that it doesn't run correctly, but the game looks good
Hello !
I don't know about you but I got tired of searching every market for games and ending up with poor and boring ones ! :banghead:
So I decided to make this topic
Here !!
Here we name the games we like and actual people (not stupid markets!) Recommend games that they find similar to it.
On the other hand if you like a game and you want to introduce it , post the name , a review of storyline and game play, some initial info (is it free? Add-supported? Online? Size? ) and possibly screen shot , here .
Note: when introducing a game do not use the advertising review that is on the markets, write an honest review yourself, even if its 2 lines
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please go here for this...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230428