So basically... Geometry Wars with non attractive graphics?

Euphytose · 10-05-2011, 11:22 AM

Hi,

I don't mean to insult the devs but to me, this is exactly what this is.

So if someone can tell me the advantages of getting this game when you already own Geometry Wars...

Leiche · 10-05-2011, 11:44 AM

Its harder, its faster, it only costs 2 bucks, and the enemies are pure madness.

Saijin_Naib · 10-05-2011, 01:27 PM

Leiche has it correct. It also has leaderboard support, achievements, customizable grid colors, and we have plans to extend it in the future.

If you can say all the above are true about GeoWars on the PC then you have no reason to get Arcadia.

emtwo · 10-05-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Leiche

Its harder, its faster, it only costs 2 bucks, and the enemies are pure madness.

I'm assuming that the game is theoretically never-ending (like Geometry Wars). In this case, how can you possibly say it's harder? Difficulty builds the longer you go, so the point at which you die in one game is the same difficulty as the point at which you die in another. Do you mean that the game increases in difficulty faster than GeoWars?

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Originally Posted by Saijin_Naib

leaderboard support, achievements, customizable grid colors

So purely superfluous stuff is the only thing that makes it different?

EDIT: Please understand that I'm not trying to be overly-critical, I just already own Geometry Wars and I'm honestly wondering if this is going to be different enough to warrant a buy.

Saijin_Naib · 10-05-2011, 07:29 PM

The AI behaves differently. The speed of the game is much faster. Some people really, REALLY enjoy leaderboards. If you don't like the sounds of those things, then no, don't spend your money.

Joshyy · 10-05-2011, 09:13 PM

I understand your concern. No offense taken either.

I received tonnes of flak when I first published the game. I've had a small community supporting me, along with Mr Saijin. He's been a great help with it all, maintaining the forum in my absence and trying to keep everyone in the loop.

Hertston · 10-06-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by emtwo

So purely superfluous stuff is the only thing that makes it different?

No, actually it plays differently, looks different and 'feels' very different. Trying to explain how in words is pretty pointless, though, just like comparing different 'modern' or WW2 FPS titles; you need to play them. And yes, its harder from the off.

Kullimarsu · 10-06-2011, 07:09 AM

It just isn't as good as Geometry Wars. This was one of the first games I bought on steam, and I bought it because I had played Geometry Wars on xbox at a friend of mine, and this looked similar. Then, of course, I found out geometry wars was also on steam (half a year later or so), and bought it. Since then I've not played this.

Joshyy · 10-06-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kullimarsu

It just isn't as good as Geometry Wars.

You forget, Geometry Wars had a team behind it. This had myself.

DollerDollah · 10-06-2011, 08:49 PM

I like to think of it as Geometry Wars with constant free updates. lol

Sure Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is fun. However Arcadia has the chance to actually be better. Arcadia could evolve to the point where it has 2 or 4 players online. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved can only sit there as the company that made it is dead. Kind of harsh. The reality is that I'm curious to see where Arcadia can go rather than knowing that Geometry Wars will never change. It's made by only one person. The creator doesn't have to answer to anybody or pay anybody.

Joshyy · 10-06-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DollerDollah

I like to think of it as Geometry Wars with constant free updates. lol

That actually made me chuckle

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Originally Posted by DollerDollah

Sure Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is fun. However Arcadia has the chance to actually be better.

Agreed, I actually like loading up Geometry Wars on 360 and having some fun with it.

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Originally Posted by DollerDollah

Arcadia could evolve to the point where it has 2 or 4 players online.

Maybe

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Originally Posted by DollerDollah

It's made by only one person. The creator doesn't have to answer to anybody or pay anybody.

In a couple of years, I'll most likely be working with a team. So it'll be interesting to see where Arcadia goes after that.

Blingie · 05-30-2012, 12:08 AM

Joshyy, Instead of updating Arcadia... We could have Arcadia 2

though i dont think this would actually work

Joshyy · 06-01-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blingie

Joshyy, Instead of updating Arcadia... We could have Arcadia 2

though i dont think this would actually work

I've toyed with this idea. Recruiting a few guys from my university. I'll most likely release it via my website. Either for free with a donation, or cheaper than $5

How's this sound?

10-05-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
Euphytose Join Date: Jun 2009 Reputation: 261 Posts: 3,568	So basically... Geometry Wars with non attractive graphics? Hi, I don't mean to insult the devs but to me, this is exactly what this is. So if someone can tell me the advantages of getting this game when you already own Geometry Wars...

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DollerDollah Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Reputation: 275 Posts: 679	I like to think of it as Geometry Wars with constant free updates. lol Sure Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is fun. However Arcadia has the chance to actually be better. Arcadia could evolve to the point where it has 2 or 4 players online. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved can only sit there as the company that made it is dead. Kind of harsh. The reality is that I'm curious to see where Arcadia can go rather than knowing that Geometry Wars will never change. It's made by only one person. The creator doesn't have to answer to anybody or pay anybody. Last edited by DollerDollah: 10-06-2011 at 08:53 PM.

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10-05-2011, 11:44 AM	#2
Leiche Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 2 Posts: 108	Its harder, its faster, it only costs 2 bucks, and the enemies are pure madness.

10-05-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
Saijin_Naib Foreign Legion: BoB forum Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Reputation: 663 Posts: 3,433	Leiche has it correct. It also has leaderboard support, achievements, customizable grid colors, and we have plans to extend it in the future. If you can say all the above are true about GeoWars on the PC then you have no reason to get Arcadia.

10-05-2011, 07:29 PM	#5
Saijin_Naib Foreign Legion: BoB forum Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Reputation: 663 Posts: 3,433	The AI behaves differently. The speed of the game is much faster. Some people really, REALLY enjoy leaderboards. If you don't like the sounds of those things, then no, don't spend your money.

10-05-2011, 09:13 PM	#6
Joshyy Joshyy Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 49 Posts: 376	I understand your concern. No offense taken either. I received tonnes of flak when I first published the game. I've had a small community supporting me, along with Mr Saijin. He's been a great help with it all, maintaining the forum in my absence and trying to keep everyone in the loop.

10-06-2011, 07:09 AM	#8
Kullimarsu Join Date: May 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 20	It just isn't as good as Geometry Wars. This was one of the first games I bought on steam, and I bought it because I had played Geometry Wars on xbox at a friend of mine, and this looked similar. Then, of course, I found out geometry wars was also on steam (half a year later or so), and bought it. Since then I've not played this.

05-30-2012, 12:08 AM	#12
Blingie Join Date: Jun 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 84	Joshyy, Instead of updating Arcadia... We could have Arcadia 2 though i dont think this would actually work