Ah, fair enough. It will let ME review it, but I'm not the sort to put those "10/10 would develop again" type reviews. Funny system.
I literally fell out of my chair. :D
Just a question, can you actually mod/desin new mechs with the modding language?
When does Humble get the game, and do you plan on offering it through GOG?Chris already explained that gog declined the game here: https://www.arcengames.com/forums/index.php/topic,18352.msg197061.html#msg197061
I just want to add something important here:will do thanks for reminding me.
If you get the game and put up a review quickly, be sure to state at the top of the review that your displayed hours does NOT match the actual number of hours you've played because you were playing the beta/alpha/whatever.
Otherwise, people will either think you ignore it, or think you might be with the devs and are just putting up a review because you were asked to.
Meh, I must have missed that post. Eh, no biggie, I'll buy through Humble, once it shows up there.When does Humble get the game, and do you plan on offering it through GOG?Chris already explained that gog declined the game here: https://www.arcengames.com/forums/index.php/topic,18352.msg197061.html#msg197061
It's the same amount off on both: 10%.
However, on both stores, if you own an existing copy of one of our games, then you get a loyalty coupon over the next little while that offers you an additional 15% off. Since you're logged in, you see the 25% on steam. On humble it applies it at checkout, I believe. Or they email it to you. I'm honestly not sure; the systems are both new to us in terms of that sort of coupon. But if you look at steam in incognito mode, or logged out, you'll see just a regular old 10%.
I just want to add something important here:On top of that, disclosing that you got the game free straight from the devs never hurts. Honesty and all that.
If you get the game and put up a review quickly, be sure to state at the top of the review that your displayed hours does NOT match the actual number of hours you've played because you were playing the beta/alpha/whatever.
Otherwise, people will either think you ignore it, or think you might be with the devs and are just putting up a review because you were asked to.
I just want to add something important here:On top of that, disclosing that you got the game free straight from the devs never hurts. Honesty and all that.
If you get the game and put up a review quickly, be sure to state at the top of the review that your displayed hours does NOT match the actual number of hours you've played because you were playing the beta/alpha/whatever.
Otherwise, people will either think you ignore it, or think you might be with the devs and are just putting up a review because you were asked to.
Hey, what are health shards for? That's not explained anywhere that I can find.
Hey, what are health shards for? That's not explained anywhere that I can find.
collect 8 and gain a new permanent health.
Hey, what are health shards for? That's not explained anywhere that I can find.
collect 8 and gain a new permanent health.
That makes way more sense. Thanks!
Speaking of reviewing....yeap you (as far as I know be mistaken on this) aren't getting any monetary value out of this(which is why its frowned upon in the first place) so I think it'll be fine so long you put a heavy disclaimer on that part in fact it'll probably mean that readers will more willing to take what you say to heart so go ahead and do it.
Normally, I try to always leave one.
But... should I not do that this time since I was involved in development? That typically seems frowned upon.... even if the individual is being absolutely honest about everything in the review.
But I'll do one if it's actually a good idea to.
Speaking of reviewing....
Normally, I try to always leave one.
But... should I not do that this time since I was involved in development? That typically seems frowned upon.... even if the individual is being absolutely honest about everything in the review.
But I'll do one if it's actually a good idea to.
wait she's getting paid for this? i thought she in the purely voluntarily séance(i mean she is but you know what i mean) in that case forget what i just said and don't do a review at all.Speaking of reviewing....
Normally, I try to always leave one.
But... should I not do that this time since I was involved in development? That typically seems frowned upon.... even if the individual is being absolutely honest about everything in the review.
But I'll do one if it's actually a good idea to.
Yea, if you're going to benefit from the game doing well, I would not review it. For people like us who tested the game, it's not a big deal because we don't see those residuals *wink wink nudge nudge*. So yea, if you actively developed and changed the game, wouldn't post a public review.
Yep, I've been under paid contract this whole time, so that's why I brought that up.
Yep, I've been under paid contract this whole time, so that's why I brought that up.
Yea, then no, wouldn't. There's a major conflict of interest in doing a public review while being/had been a paid employee of the game/media you worked on. Doing a Steam review that's restricted to friends though would probably be fine.
Yep, I've been under paid contract this whole time, so that's why I brought that up.
Yea, then no, wouldn't. There's a major conflict of interest in doing a public review while being/had been a paid employee of the game/media you worked on. Doing a Steam review that's restricted to friends though would probably be fine.
I really am slightly annoyed at this new trend. With disclosure, I don't see a big problem at all. Look at movie actors, they get paid to make the movies, and then they get paid to promote the movie, even if it is rubbish. I don't see anyone burning down their houses.
that's true if your watching a promotion you know its dishonest and is trying to sell things to you reviews are meant to help people make decisions and its not like its particular difficult to do there isn't a single reason not to disclaime these things.Yep, I've been under paid contract this whole time, so that's why I brought that up.
Yea, then no, wouldn't. There's a major conflict of interest in doing a public review while being/had been a paid employee of the game/media you worked on. Doing a Steam review that's restricted to friends though would probably be fine.
I really am slightly annoyed at this new trend. With disclosure, I don't see a big problem at all. Look at movie actors, they get paid to make the movies, and then they get paid to promote the movie, even if it is rubbish. I don't see anyone burning down their houses.
Promoting a movie does not equal reviewing a videogame/media. They are spreading word of mouth about a film.
that's true if your watching a promotion you know its dishonest and is trying to sell things to you reviews are meant to help people make decisions and its not like its particular difficult to do there isn't a single reason not to disclaime these things.Yep, I've been under paid contract this whole time, so that's why I brought that up.
Yea, then no, wouldn't. There's a major conflict of interest in doing a public review while being/had been a paid employee of the game/media you worked on. Doing a Steam review that's restricted to friends though would probably be fine.
I really am slightly annoyed at this new trend. With disclosure, I don't see a big problem at all. Look at movie actors, they get paid to make the movies, and then they get paid to promote the movie, even if it is rubbish. I don't see anyone burning down their houses.
Promoting a movie does not equal reviewing a videogame/media. They are spreading word of mouth about a film.
eh? I never said it didn't just that promotion is deliberate advertising while reviews are just meant to be there to be helpful to people the fact that they affect sales is usually accidental. (bottom line is misery that no you shouldn't make a review for this game)that's true if your watching a promotion you know its dishonest and is trying to sell things to you reviews are meant to help people make decisions and its not like its particular difficult to do there isn't a single reason not to disclaime these things.Yep, I've been under paid contract this whole time, so that's why I brought that up.
Yea, then no, wouldn't. There's a major conflict of interest in doing a public review while being/had been a paid employee of the game/media you worked on. Doing a Steam review that's restricted to friends though would probably be fine.
I really am slightly annoyed at this new trend. With disclosure, I don't see a big problem at all. Look at movie actors, they get paid to make the movies, and then they get paid to promote the movie, even if it is rubbish. I don't see anyone burning down their houses.
Promoting a movie does not equal reviewing a videogame/media. They are spreading word of mouth about a film.
Here's the thing though: A positive review on Steam directly benefits the game. (Through a whole list of reasons). Misery putting a positive review on Steam/Other Review Sites means the game will do better because of it. Hence more money. Promotion doesn't affect a game's placing on Steam. (Though it kinda does but it's not as direct). This gets into a really complex conversation on ethics that I'm not particularly wanting to get into. But suffice it to say, it's considered bad form for a developer of a product to positively review the thing they worked on. Because they're usually biased.
Ahem, umm, sorry roosterman, I thought you were Cinth and misread what you said. Never mind. Returning back to original topic.fair enough was just confused realy (:
Ahem, umm, sorry roosterman, I thought you were Cinth and misread what you said. Never mind. Returning back to original topic.
a slightly random question I thought id ask here since its to do with the trailer how come the reason for everything your doing isn't mentioned in the game it self?.(okay It might in the intro but I don't really get it any more since I've been using the same save for a while)Yep, play the tutorial. And try winning. >D
that's were it is? I've kind of ignored it to be honest ill do just that tomorrow.a slightly random question I thought id ask here since its to do with the trailer how come the reason for everything your doing isn't mentioned in the game it self?.(okay It might in the intro but I don't really get it any more since I've been using the same save for a while)Yep, play the tutorial. And try winning. >D
I'm seeing it on sale on Steam for 25% off.
It's the same amount off on both: 10%.
However, on both stores, if you own an existing copy of one of our games, then you get a loyalty coupon over the next little while that offers you an additional 15% off. Since you're logged in, you see the 25% on steam. On humble it applies it at checkout, I believe. Or they email it to you. I'm honestly not sure; the systems are both new to us in terms of that sort of coupon. But if you look at steam in incognito mode, or logged out, you'll see just a regular old 10%.
that's were it is? I've kind of ignored it to be honest ill do just that tomorrow.a slightly random question I thought id ask here since its to do with the trailer how come the reason for everything your doing isn't mentioned in the game it self?.(okay It might in the intro but I don't really get it any more since I've been using the same save for a while)Yep, play the tutorial. And try winning. >D
We could actually do with some screenshots being added by users so they're visible on the steam community page, I think, too.
Well, we're at 70 reviews on Steam, and *all* of them are positive.It's really nice for a change, isn't it :D?
This just absolutely blows my mind, it really does.
may I ask to Chris(since I don't imagine you know this) how many people persificly have this game if you don't mind me asking? I'm really rather curious.Well, we're at 70 reviews on Steam, and *all* of them are positive.It's really nice for a change, isn't it :D?
This just absolutely blows my mind, it really does.
No idea, sorry. But my impression from Chris' earlier statements was that overall sales are still low but slowly picking up speed.well it was directed at Chris as I persificly stated but I'm rather surprised he didn't answer this when he was on before but yes that's the impression I have my self I just interested in persifick numbers really.
Just my interpretation of course.
Its under the bad section of Chris long bad news post. Cca. 2100 people bought it.No idea, sorry. But my impression from Chris' earlier statements was that overall sales are still low but slowly picking up speed.well it was directed at Chris as I persificly stated but I'm rather surprised he didn't answer this when he was on before but yes that's the impression I have my self I just interested in persifick numbers really.
Just my interpretation of course.
yea this was before he made the bad news post now I understand why he never answered me directly.Its under the bad section of Chris long bad news post. Cca. 2100 people bought it.No idea, sorry. But my impression from Chris' earlier statements was that overall sales are still low but slowly picking up speed.well it was directed at Chris as I persificly stated but I'm rather surprised he didn't answer this when he was on before but yes that's the impression I have my self I just interested in persifick numbers really.
Just my interpretation of course.
We're up to 120 reviews.
Only one is negative, and it is the absolutely inevitable "Graphics and music arent good" (???) sort that always appears at least once no matter how good the game looks/sounds (seriously, I dont see the problem with either here; looks and sounds darned good to me).
So that's 119 positive (usually very positive) out of 120.
Honestly I'm still just stunned by this.
A big thanks to all that have reviewed the game!
you never with the over whelming amount of positivity form the people who have actually played it might just get there. (not to portal obviously comparing anything sales wise to portal is a waste since its been out for years and has valve behind it who are made of money)We're up to 120 reviews.
Only one is negative, and it is the absolutely inevitable "Graphics and music arent good" (???) sort that always appears at least once no matter how good the game looks/sounds (seriously, I dont see the problem with either here; looks and sounds darned good to me).
So that's 119 positive (usually very positive) out of 120.
Honestly I'm still just stunned by this.
A big thanks to all that have reviewed the game!
Up to 149 positive, 1 negative! I never thought that the reception to the game would be this good. Watch out Portal 2, we're coming for the top spot, heh!u
you never with the over whelming amount of positivity form the people who have actually played it might just get there. (not to portal obviously comparing anything sales wise to portal is a waste since its been out for years and has valve behind it who are made of money)
you never with the over whelming amount of positivity form the people who have actually played it might just get there. (not to portal obviously comparing anything sales wise to portal is a waste since its been out for years and has valve behind it who are made of money)
There is actually a slim outside of chance of the game cracking the top 25 steam games of all time list. If the game were to keep it's current 99% rating after 500 reviews (I think) then that should put us somewhere in the top 25. Probably not very realistic, heh, but you never know. A more realistic target would be to get into the Overwhelmingly Positive tier which I think is a 95% or more rating after 500 reviews. I would be quite disappointed if we didn't eventually break into this tier, given how great a start we've made. This would be Arcen's first game to achieve Overwhelmingly Positive status, which should probably be good for long-term sales -- you'd think, t least!
1 so does everything in life really I think it should get there in due timeyou never with the over whelming amount of positivity form the people who have actually played it might just get there. (not to portal obviously comparing anything sales wise to portal is a waste since its been out for years and has valve behind it who are made of money)
There is actually a slim outside of chance of the game cracking the top 25 steam games of all time list. If the game were to keep it's current 99% rating after 500 reviews (I think) then that should put us somewhere in the top 25. Probably not very realistic, heh, but you never know. A more realistic target would be to get into the Overwhelmingly Positive tier which I think is a 95% or more rating after 500 reviews. I would be quite disappointed if we didn't eventually break into this tier, given how great a start we've made. This would be Arcen's first game to achieve Overwhelmingly Positive status, which should probably be good for long-term sales -- you'd think, t least!
Would need some luck for that though.
I'm surprised we havent gotten at least a few more negative reviews simply because the game doesnt use 3D hyper HDR bloom omega bump-mapped XP graphics or whatever damn terms they're using now. And there's no cutscenes, oh noes! *I* am thankful for that bit, but too many people out there get bothered by it.
Hmm. Steam won't let me put any review up, I just get getting a 403 Forbidden error, regardless of browser :-\You should try putting it up again. Steam had another of its service not available moments yesterday which is becoming very common with them in the last time.
Just going to pop it here so I remember to copy/paste it in to a review later.Starward Rogue has a 100% 'true rank' on Steam Spy, and a 99% user review score; it's well deserved. I'm tired of rogue-lites, and I don't play shmups very often at all. I am absolutely not the target audience of this game. But it is superb, best of breed, and has kept me hooked.
The variety of enemies is excellent, inspired by both the very best of bullet hell gameplay and lots of creative enemy types that provide stimulating challenges. The tutorial is good, the difficulty is very adjustable, and the different suit designs allow the player to chose totally different styles of play. The rogue-lite aspects provide you with a sufficiently unique experience each time, and are balanced to offer a consistently entertaining difficulty curve as well.
The game's length is such that if you have a bad run it isn't a waste of time, but if you're having a good time you get a really good stint of it, and it's very replayable. The graphics are solid, functional and vibrant. The music is, as typical for Arcen games, fairly non-standard but of a high quality. Ultimately, though, Starmade Rogue stands out for its excellent gameplay.
My complaints are very minor. The plot is a bit bare-thread; it would be nice to have more context given the rather odd situation you're in (not that in matters to the game any), and the false ending is somewhat unsatisfying. These are nitpicks that won't damage your enjoyment of the game. This is a solid purchase for anyone and if you only ever buy one shmup or rogue-lite, this would be a good choice.
BTW. I do recommend experimenting with the game's options. There a versatile set of options in there like the momentum setting which may enhance your enjoyment of the game.
Hmm. Steam won't let me put any review up, I just get getting a 403 Forbidden error, regardless of browser :-\
Hmm. Steam won't let me put any review up, I just get getting a 403 Forbidden error, regardless of browser :-\
I had the same problem when I was posting my review. Try submitting the first paragraph, then edit the review and add the rest of it. That fixed it for me. Submitting longer reviews directly doesn't always work, for some reason.