Shadowcat on 27/8/2011 at 05:23
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http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/08/26/max-points-scoregasm-rps-exclusive-demo/) RPS covered this when the one-man developer sent them an exclusive demo (which I thought was a pretty neat move, although judging by the small number of comments, the average RPS reader just isn't that interested in this style of game).
It didn't really look like my usual cup of tea, but I'm actually warming to it. In particular, I like the way that it keeps on throwing new and different things at you. I don't think it's ever going to get dull.
If you're a shmup fan, definitely give it a whirl. If you're not, I reckon you might want to try it anyway (and don't be hesitant with that short-range alt-fire attack; it's not a "last resort" weapon!)
The trailer here is impressively frantic, although I think it also makes the game look harder than it is (or certainly harder than it starts out):
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http://www.charliesgames.com/wordpress/?page_id=21)
Ulukai on 27/8/2011 at 11:03
The trailer reminds me of Geometry Wars 2, but better. This is a Very Good Thing.
Looking forwards to it.
Matthew on 27/8/2011 at 12:58
I pre-ordered this ages ago to support the developer but shamefully have never played any of the betas he's been emailing me. :o Sorry Charlie. I must give the final version a whirl!
Shadowcat on 27/8/2011 at 13:52
The release date is sometime next month, so it's not final yet, but I suspect the current betas are extremely solid!
Matthew on 27/8/2011 at 14:51
Not on 64-bit Windows with Ati cards, apparently :p
Ulukai on 27/8/2011 at 15:26
Quote Posted by Matthew
I pre-ordered this ages ago to support the developer but shamefully have never played any of the betas he's been emailing me. :o Sorry Charlie. I must give the final version a whirl!
I preordered today and have been thoroughly enjoying the beta ever since. Give it a whirl... NOW!
Shadowcat on 6/10/2011 at 11:59
Wheeee! It's out tomorrow (or right now if you pre-ordered :) for Windows, OSX, and Linux, so check out the demo if you didn't do so before. Charlie's done a fine job with this; I think it'll be getting regular play for quite some time.
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http://www.charliesgames.com/wordpress/?page_id=283)
Matthew: Has he managed to fix the compatibility for you?
Vernon on 6/10/2011 at 12:06
Yeah had a blast with this.
Matthew on 6/10/2011 at 13:06
Quote Posted by Shadowcat
Wheeee! It's out tomorrow (or right now if you pre-ordered :) for Windows, OSX, and Linux, so check out the demo if you didn't do so before. Charlie's done a fine job with this; I think it'll be getting regular play for quite some time.
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http://www.charliesgames.com/wordpress/?page_id=283)
Matthew: Has he managed to fix the compatibility for you?
Yeah, I think he managed to nail it AFAIK; I haven't played too much of it since then, shamefully.
