Block Rider - REDUX - Major update

Block Rider - Redux!

NEW: GAME JOLT LINK
http://gamejolt.com/games/block-rider/145678

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Just announcing as one does - the new and improved version of my first game I published on the google app store.

New graphics, new balancing, optimizations, alternate ad system (the curse that is ads)

Here be the new re-jigged trailer with flare, weather, and all the fun that can be had with such things

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOtgTa887Y4

Heres the old version for comparison

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlrOujP7lyM

And yes- theyre basically the same trailer - but one is sexier

Here is the google store link for those interested in playing - it can get pretty addictive

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...der.blockrider

I'll stop plugging myself now!

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Please - let me know if there is possibly anything more I can add to this?

I am currently working on a couple of projects that are teetering on the edge of release - so.... look somewhere here-ish!/watch this space!

Looks cool! Abit like that piano tiles but with a ton of explosions, very cool indeed.

Huzzah! the piano comparison was not intended but I can certainly see where your coming from there - anyways! The game is deliciously free - if you ever fancy a waltz in the explosive field of blocks

Great, I have a game also so what do you say to a little review exchange?

Nothing sa synergy like.... trying to sound clever is hard. But yes, by all means show me your warez!

HAHA, our game is Cocktail Cube Challenge I made a thread for it here http://community.clickteam.com/threads/99628-Cocktail-Cube-Challenge-free-physics-arcade-game

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it :D

By the way what did you use to create your trailer? I find that one of the hardest marketing things to create.

I work as a cameraman and editor for a living so I have access to alot of editing software like premiere and after effects. Its become pretty damn useful for me for trailers and such. This video explains a bit about that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAo2uw1A0aA&t=22s
I'm downloading your app now... I'll put a review on your thread and store page!

Oh that makes sense, which program would you suggest for creating trailers as I only use Windows Movie Maker although I remember using a great video editor when I studied Media in college but can't remember the name of that.

I will watch that video as soon as I can as really need some help with creating trailers.

Let me know when the review is up and I'll do the same for you.

Hi matey,

So I have downloaded it and found a bug on both the main menu and the how to play frame. Roughly every 20-30 seconds it jumps to the advert so if I was to review it that part would minus some stars off for me. I will hold off reviewing till you fix if you want as I imagine it's only a simple thing to sort out.

Advert being screwy eh? okay - I updated the apk file but it will be an hour or 2 so... its 1 in the morning here so I may be awaaaaayyyyy now. But thanks for the heads up anyways!

We are both in Britain ain't we so I imagine it would be 1 here too.

I hate having adverts in my games but it is literally the only way on Googleplay as nobody buys anything.

Hi matey,

Sorry about the wait I tried the game and gave it 4 stars, I like it although at first I wasn't sure if I was meant to tap the word nuke or bomb so died a fair few times from that. The visual effects look awesome.

Thanks man - I've been away in Berlin for debauchery and hangovers so I'm also late here. I'll make some amendments to the beginning to make it more intuitive. Thanks again!

Sounds messy. Happy I could help, btw would you try my latest title in development Dash Tank Fever?

Dash tank fever eh? I'll slip inside and have a gander

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I hate having adverts in my games but it is literally the only way on Googleplay as nobody buys anything.

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Well, almost nobody. I myself am extremely wary of free games and almost never install them, since the horrible free2play models have all but killed the enjoyment of mobile gaming for me. I hate ads too. So I pretty much ignore everything on google play that is doesn't have a price.

But I'm aware that I'm in the small minority here, and that most people prefer grindy F2P mechanics and annoying ads than the thought of spending $1

It's not so much that people prefer grindy F2P mechanics on Google Play, it's because pirating a premium game is so easy compared to iOS. Therefore you will find a lot more free games on Google Play that use advertising and IAP to recoup money spent in development. I think there was some report on a paid game that had a 95% piracy rate on Google Play. So you can see why a lot of developers are wary of premium titles.

Good point about the rampant piracy. But that doesn't explain why F2P dominates iOS games too. Many games are made for iOS primarily, and then ported to Android later - certainly most of the major ones - so if they have F2P mechanics on the Android version, it's probably because they were already designed like that for iOS.

Well from how I see it - you can buy a game - simple enough on iOS for $1 and usually not expect a pay-to-win in game purchase mechanism. As you have already paid.

In contrast with free to play games which usually have a system of buying 'gold' or 'gems' for the same price, and usually alot more up to $50 on some games. All to buy extra upgrades or alter the look of your character. People if invested enough in a game that is free can justify to themselves to spend money on something they have already played and put time in. Whilst the un-certainty of a paid game leaves people wary.

Just my 2 shiny coins