Tuesday 19 August 2008

Review #2 - The Orange Dot

Game Title: The Orange Dot

Publisher: invinciproduct

Type: More

This game really is an enigma to me. Its simple graphics, despite not being brilliantly drawn, are ok and not bad. The weird thing is, the basic formula works. Its interesting bouncing walls, well done control scheme and simplicity to the core make it a very odd favourite of mine. The creator himself acknowledges it is not the best artistical game ever, but the one thing that makes all games good, is addiction. I was addicted to this game quite a bit, I ended up playing for just under 20 minutes, which is much longer than required to actually finish the game. You may say "Oh, youre sponsoring the game on your site so your review is biased". It is not, the only reason ive affiliated with the developer is I really like the basic formula of the game, so im helping out with artwork and the logo is already done. Some bugs need to be addressed, going to fast can sometimes not collect the coins, keys and even go through walls occasionaly. But the raw code is there, which is the main thing. The sound effect.....well, not unbelievabley good, but helps make the game work better.

Gameplay : 4/5
It allures me with its simple physic-bouncy based code.
Graphics : 1/5
Nothing good, but its there because it needs to be.
Music : 1/5
Unfortunately, I didnt hear no music unless im going deaf.
Lasting Appeal: 4/5
Pretty addicting and interesting.
Bug Score : 3/5
You can play the game through with no bugs, but then again you can.
OVERALL SCORE
2.6/5
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A really promising game, hampered by the lack of music, presence of bugs and inadequate graphics. But a brilliant first-game for InvinciProducts.

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