Alright, time for a lightning round:
Dots n Circles is your standard "collect x avoid y" affair. Nothing about the game is very original, which is probably why I'm so lukewarm about it.
From a technical standpoint, the game is perfect. A+ worthy, I'd say. However, is that really what you play a game for? Do you really enjoy just playing a dumbed down version of Ikaruga that brings nothing to the table but an overused, glow-hockey aesthetic? I, personally, don't.
There's very little I can actually say about this game. These are the kinds of games I really hate reviewing. I'm not saying simplicity is a bad thing. In fact, I think simplicity is essential to successful game design in a lot of ways. One of the reasons I like Starfox 64 so much is because it's so simple. Just point, shoot and win. That game brought something truly special to the table, though. Memorable characters, original settings, and flawless game feel all worked together to reinforce the core experience. The bells and whistles in Dots n Circles don't really feel like they're an integral part of the game, rather that they were just kind of tacked on to make the game a tad more enjoyable.
Dots n Circles is not a bad game by any means, and it definitely shows off the skill that the freshmen who made it have in programming. My guess is that this is one of, if not the first project these guys worked on, and thus they were not focused on making a good game as much as they were focused on making a functional and fun game. It's nothing too praiseworthy, but it's not bad as a debut title. Check it out if you've got a few minutes to kill, but don't sweat it if you pass this one up.
Until next time, stay away from things that are different from you. Otherwise you'll turn into a black hole. True story; I learned it from video games.
Links
MY EYES!:https://www.digipen.edu/?id=1170&proj=24356
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Distortion
yeah, this game certainly is a distortion. A distortion of the truth! Cuz it doesn't work...
Links
https://www.digipen.edu/?id=1170&proj=26139
Links
https://www.digipen.edu/?id=1170&proj=26139
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