Monster Trucks Nitro [Archive]

brighteyes74

03-05-2009, 03:44 PM

Saw This Game On TA home page Looks kinda cool
Ill get this if it dont clash with lets play golf
http://www.monstertrucksnitro.com/templates/rt_dimensions_j15/images/logo.png
The developer’s feature list includes:

Real Monster Trucks physics with iPhone
Includes multiple camera modes including Holographic Pro camera mode
Extremely powerful RedLynx Monster Truck and Miniclip monster Trucks
Extra achievement Trucks Schoolbus Monster Truck and Formula Monster Truck
Thrilling tracks with medal achievements including The Loop, The Gap, Nitromus oximus and many others
Top hiscores lists for each track
Gesture camera controls

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arta

03-05-2009, 03:49 PM

http://toucharcade.com/2009/03/05/upcoming-monster-trucks-nitro-for-the-iphone/Finnish game development house RedLynx has just submitted their latest title to the App Store, a version of their popular PC and Mac game Monster Trucks Nitro for the iPhone and iPod touch.

RedLynx indicates that, while the game delivers all the playability of the PC and Mac original, it includes a new “Bubble Level” rotation control and many other new features unique to the iPhone and iPod touch.

http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/monster_truck.jpg

The developer’s feature list includes:

Real Monster Trucks physics with iPhone
Includes multiple camera modes including Holographic Pro camera mode
Extremely powerful RedLynx Monster Truck and Miniclip monster Trucks
Extra achievement Trucks Schoolbus Monster Truck and Formula Monster Truck
Thrilling tracks with medal achievements including The Loop, The Gap, Nitromus oximus and many others
Top hiscores lists for each track
Gesture camera controls
See RedLynx’s iPhone game trailer video.

Monster Truck Nitro should be appearing in the App Store in the next few days and will be priced at $1.99. In the meantime, see the playable 2D Flash demo and the free, trial 3D Windows demo on the product site.

Ph4ntom4

03-05-2009, 03:49 PM

I was waiting for somebody to post this up, it looks incredibly awesome for only two bucks. Love the tilting during loops, graphics are great, physics seem good.

Will probably purchase this.

brighteyes74

03-05-2009, 03:50 PM

How did u do it salsamd
i want to know
Not worried in learning how to put video on there just the rest

McGill

03-05-2009, 03:55 PM

Why does it say "get it now!" [at the end of the video] if it's not available...

Ph4ntom4

03-05-2009, 04:44 PM

Why does it say "get it now!" if it's not available...
Where does it say that?

nickels

03-05-2009, 04:49 PM

Where does it say that?

Did you watch the video? It says it at the end in big bold text with booming sounds effects on each word. Hard to miss. On the front page it says it will be out any day now, so that video may have just got released a tad early.

The camera looks motion sickness inducing.

Ph4ntom4

03-05-2009, 04:51 PM

Did you watch the video? It says it at the end in big bold text with booming sounds effects on each word. Hard to miss.

The camera looks motion sickness inducing.
Oh ok, well it's pretty obvious isn't it? They don't want to create one video a few days before the launch saying, "coming soon", and then another a few days later saying, "out now!", do they?

gscal

03-06-2009, 11:19 PM

Does anyone know when it actually is going to come out? Or at least when it's going to be or when it was submitted?

salsamd

03-06-2009, 11:26 PM

Does anyone know when it actually is going to come out? Or at least when it's going to be or when it was submitted?

From yesterday's front page (http://toucharcade.com/2009/03/05/upcoming-monster-trucks-nitro-for-the-iphone/):

"Monster Truck Nitro should be appearing in the App Store in the next few days and will be priced at $1.99."

LordCrom

03-06-2009, 11:40 PM

I own this game on Steam. It's a really fun game with excellent physics. For anyone who has a Steam account you can play a free demo. This should be a perfect game for the iPhone. If it comes out for $2 it will cost you $7 less than on Steam too. Yay iPhone!

stargazer513

03-06-2009, 11:56 PM

ohhh mannn so many good names coming out

Marioman619

03-08-2009, 03:24 AM

I REALLY wish the dev implements some sort of virtual d-pad control, the current scheme looks to be unplayable, or at least very hard.

Tiltboy

03-09-2009, 09:14 AM

the mac version is great. i'm happy even though I paid 20 bucks for it. if the iphone-game is good, i pay 2 bucks with a smile on my face. RedLynx has made great games, Reset Generation (haven't played the ngage game, but on free web game its really good), Trials 2, Monster Trucks.

mavis

03-10-2009, 04:44 PM

"Monster Truck Nitro should be appearing in the App Store in the next few days and will be priced at $1.99."

That was about a week ago, right? What's taking so long???

nickels

03-10-2009, 04:52 PM

"Monster Truck Nitro should be appearing in the App Store in the next few days and will be priced at $1.99."

That was about a week ago, right? What's taking so long???

I was thinking the same thing yesterday. I keep looking for this app and being disappointed.

mavis

03-10-2009, 05:15 PM

I was thinking the same thing yesterday. I keep looking for this app and being disappointed.Yup. This is exactly why I frackin' HATE the hype-building "COMING SOON" garbage they continually plaster all over the front page here, because nobody ever seems to make their release date ... :mad:

Big Albie

03-10-2009, 05:22 PM

Yup. This is exactly why I frackin' HATE the hype-building "COMING SOON" garbage they continually plaster all over the front page here, because nobody ever seems to make their release date ... :mad:

I hear you, but part of the blame lies with Apple's review process because it is so inconsistent. There are devs with apps that have been in review for weeks if not months. And you can't really blame devs for creating hype. When you think about, it's really the buildup that can make or break the success of a new app.

salsamd

03-10-2009, 05:28 PM

Yet, some dev's, such as that for GI Joyride, know the exact day and are correct in their forecast...eg, GI Joyride was advertised as coming out on Wed, and it is now showing up in the search window of the app store.

Big Albie

03-10-2009, 05:35 PM

mavis

03-10-2009, 05:59 PM

The whole process of what gets approved and when is just so Apple.
Yeah, but maybe the devs should wait until their apps are approved and listed in the Store before running around trying to hype them. That way they're able to advertise a release date that they KNOW they can meet.

Big Albie

03-10-2009, 06:04 PM

Yeah, but maybe the devs should wait until their apps are approved and listed in the Store before running around trying to hype them. That way they're able to advertise a release date that they KNOW they can meet.

I think you have to look at like software in the world outside of iTunes. There is a lot of marketing that needs to take place to build awareness beforehand to boost sales. And delivery dates slip all the time. Is it right? Of course not, but you still need to do the groundwork prior to launch. With iTunes, you're talking about an even shorter timeframe to sales because of the accelerated product lifecycle.

mavis

03-10-2009, 06:08 PM

I think you have to look at like software in the world outside of iTunes. There is a lot of marketing that needs to take place to build awareness beforehand to boost sales. And delivery dates slip all the time. Is it right? Of course not, but you still need to do the groundwork prior to launch. With iTunes, you're talking about an even shorter timeframe to sales because of the accelerated product lifecycle.Yeah, I understand the reasoning, I really do. It's just irritating to constantly see stuff like 'look for it in a few days' and then a week later still no sign of the app.

Big Albie

03-10-2009, 06:12 PM

Yeah, I understand the reasoning, I really do. It's just irritating to constantly see stuff like 'look for it in a few days' and then a week later still no sign of the app.

Believe me, I understand where you coming from. It's annoying when you're waiting and waiting, and it still doesn't show up. On the other hand, you may want to check out G.I. Joyride which is apparently coming out tonight if you can believe it and will tie you over until MTN shows up. :)

nizy

03-10-2009, 06:17 PM

Yeah, I understand the reasoning, I really do. It's just irritating to constantly see stuff like 'look for it in a few days' and then a week later still no sign of the app.

I know what you mean - that can be pretty annoying. But as Big Albie says, this all part of the process of trying to sell the game to the biggest amount of people. What I don't like though is why devs decide to say it will be "couple of days" or "Submitted today". As far as I understand it, devs are given the option to delay release to a specific date once the app is approved so why not launch on a set date that you could advertise rather than some random date of apple's choosing?

Anyway, this game looks quite cool, just not sure about the 360 degree rotation thing.

mavis

03-10-2009, 11:02 PM

Anyway, this game looks quite cool, just not sure about the 360 degree rotation thing.
Agreed. I hope it's optional!

nuggetsman28

03-11-2009, 10:23 PM

Agreed. I hope it's optional!

it should be:D

mavis

03-11-2009, 10:34 PM

Any updates on this one?

nuggetsman28

03-11-2009, 10:38 PM

hope its out soon
;)

gscal

03-11-2009, 11:14 PM

I wonder if this'll be more like the online version or the downloadable version...

don_k

03-12-2009, 07:24 PM

Any news when this will be out? It's been a few days already.

http://toucharcade.com/2009/03/05/upcoming-monster-trucks-nitro-for-the-iphone/

rich_952000

03-12-2009, 07:31 PM

I don't have the info, sorry Donkei, but I can't wait to pick this up it'll be a perfect companion to play back to back with a recent pick-up G.I. Joyride. Hurry up Apple!

gscal

03-12-2009, 07:47 PM

I wonder if the gameplay will be more like the online version or the downloadable version...

don_k

03-12-2009, 07:51 PM

I wish they convert Trials 2 too:

Gameplay video 1 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=sW0G-r0EYaQ)
Gameplay video 2 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=25DbdzrU8R4)

sW0G-r0EYaQ

25DbdzrU8R4

mrcc

03-13-2009, 12:45 AM

that would be cool game to be added to ipod touch. i would be doing back flips. double back flips. and triple back flips. ridding just like travis pastrana.

mavis

03-13-2009, 07:08 AM

Over a week now. What's the damn holdup?

yourofl10

03-13-2009, 08:09 AM

Over a week now. What's the damn holdup?

Apple or a last min fix

mavis

03-14-2009, 06:18 AM

Apple or a last min fix
Must be. But some communication would be nice.

gscal

03-14-2009, 11:42 AM

All the website says is that the game will be available in a few days ( which it has said for about a week now), and a link that will work when the app is up and running. No news, no info on the holdup, nothing.

yourofl10

03-14-2009, 11:43 AM

Must be. But some communication would be nice.

yea............. talk about it

gscal

03-14-2009, 11:43 AM

I wonder if they're also planning to bring Trials to the iPotch..

CandyNJ66

03-14-2009, 11:43 AM

and when I do search on my ipod touch in the app store, nothing comes up yet

gscal

03-14-2009, 11:48 AM

Does anyone know the control scheme yet?

yourofl10

03-14-2009, 12:28 PM

I wonder if they're also planning to bring Trials to the iPotch..

ahh I might of played that on addictinggames.

Could be possible.

mavis

03-15-2009, 12:30 AM

Does anyone know the control scheme yet?No, the game isn't available yet.

gscal

03-15-2009, 12:36 AM

No, the game isn't available yet.

I mean, can beta testers (if any) or the creator tell us the control scheme.

Hodapp

03-15-2009, 10:49 AM

I can't wait for this game either. I always assume when developers say it's going to be a "couple days" that means it was submitted to the App Store and are just waiting for Apple's approval.

nuggetsman28

03-15-2009, 12:36 PM

whenever its out...im gonna...well here its easier to show you:

http://markbellpresents.meridian1.net/Images/RagsMoving%20Art.gif

http://markbellpresents.meridian1.net/Images/RagsMoving%20Art.gif

mavis

03-15-2009, 05:26 PM

I can't wait for this game either. I always assume when developers say it's going to be a "couple days" that means it was submitted to the App Store and are just waiting for Apple's approval.

Yeah, I think that's what we're waiting on here - Apple's approval. But no one is really sure because there has been no communication from the developer ...

Big Albie

03-15-2009, 05:39 PM

whenever its out...im gonna...well here its easier to show you

http://markbellpresents.meridian1.net/Images/RagsMoving%20Art.gif

This is disturbingly funny! :p

gscal

03-15-2009, 05:41 PM

whenever its out...im gonna...well here its easier to show you

http://markbellpresents.meridian1.net/Images/RagsMoving%20Art.gif

That's one crazy rabbit thing!

gscal

03-15-2009, 09:47 PM

Sigh... yet another case of the developer not communicating with us. :(

mavis

03-16-2009, 07:44 PM

Sigh... yet another case of the developer not communicating with us. :(
Maybe someone should email them. This is getting ridiculous. :mad:

don_k

03-16-2009, 07:52 PM

Maybe someone should email them. This is getting ridiculous. :mad:

Forget it for a while. In the meantime, enjoy Fieldrunners, iDracula and Sway update :D

mavis

03-16-2009, 08:42 PM

Forget it for a while. In the meantime, enjoy Fieldrunners, iDracula and Sway update :DYeah, I've got all of those and they're fun but I really want to play Monster frakkin' Trucks Nitro. ;)

rich_952000

03-16-2009, 08:46 PM

I've typed monster trucks nitro in the iTunes search probably 50x, I give up! .......so hopefully with my luck it'll come out now LOL:D

Big Albie

03-16-2009, 11:12 PM

Who knows when MTN will show up, but it's falling behind with all the other new games and updates coming out. At least, GI Joyride is giving my truck fix.

3Dave

03-17-2009, 04:50 PM

Looks as though there is now a countdown clock on the MTN site that states that the game will be in the App Store in 5 days, 23 hours, 10 minutes, and 4 seconds.

At least at the time of writing this post! ;)

M.W.

03-17-2009, 05:06 PM

Spin,Spin,Spin,Spin,Spin...

No wonder the guy was saying "WOAH!!!" all the time, he was running out of barf bags.

I will probably get it though, the physics and graphics are too good to pass up!

Big Albie

03-17-2009, 05:10 PM

Ok, so next Monday it is.

3Dave

03-17-2009, 05:12 PM

Spin,Spin,Spin,Spin,Spin...

No wonder the guy was saying "WOAH!!!" all the time, he was running out of barf bags.

I will probably get it though, the physics and graphics are too good to pass up!

I'm with you. I'm not sure I'm sold on the controls, but the graphics and overall "fun factor" of seeing those little trucks in action will probably still make me cough up the cash.

nuggetsman28

03-17-2009, 11:23 PM

I just emailed the dev and he said he cant leak the release date...

3Dave

03-18-2009, 12:20 AM

I just emailed the dev and he said he cant leak the release date...

Read about four posts back, nuggetsman, and you'll see that I mentioned that they now have a countdown clock on their official website for the iphone release.

Looks like it will be out next Monday.

rich_952000

03-18-2009, 11:16 PM

Well, now I'm really anticipating Monster Trucks Nitro. If you type it in an iTunes search it's showing up "unavailable"!!!!!!!!!!!!

At the very least I'd say this means it's been approved!

Big Albie

03-18-2009, 11:30 PM

Well, now I'm really anticipating Monster Trucks Nitro. If you type it in an iTunes search it's showing up "unavailable"!!!!!!!!!!!!

At the very least I'd say this means it's been approved!

Awesome! But I think their site that it will be out Monday. But then, they could pull a Metal Gear Solid and come out early.

Rad

03-18-2009, 11:50 PM

Imagine this game with a different camera view through the windshield. It would be a blast going around the loop!

iPro

03-18-2009, 11:56 PM

Imagine this game with a different camera view through the windshield. It would be a blast going around the loop!

That would be cool:D

rich_952000

03-19-2009, 12:02 AM

They know we're anticipating this, it's approved, why oh lord why make me wait until Monday?????????????

Please, release this NOW!

Big Albie

03-19-2009, 12:07 AM

They know we're anticipating this, it's approved, why oh lord why make me wait until Monday?????????????

Please, release this NOW!

So I guess you're buying this? :rolleyes:

gscal

03-19-2009, 12:09 AM

They know we're anticipating this, it's approved, why oh lord why make me wait until Monday?????????????

Please, release this NOW!

I know, Monday seems so far away... ARRGHH! The wait is killing me!:mad:

gscal

03-19-2009, 12:11 AM

So I guess you're buying this? :rolleyes:

That would be my guess. :D

Hodapp

03-19-2009, 12:12 AM

Awesome! But I think their site that it will be out Monday. But then, they could pull a Metal Gear Solid and come out early.

Yeah, anecdotal evidence has shown that developers really don't have any control over when games get pushed to the app store. If they did, Konami wouldn't have told everyone that Metal Gear was coming out on the 19th, then have it slip out late at night a few days earlier.

Big Albie

03-19-2009, 12:16 AM

Yeah, anecdotal evidence has shown that developers really don't have any control over when games get pushed to the app store. If they did, Konami wouldn't have told everyone that Metal Gear was coming out on the 19th, then have it slip out late at night a few days earlier.

I agree...and Monster Truck Nitro wouldn't have been announced as early as it was. Who knows, it could be out as soon as tomorrow.

Btw, nice reviews. I've been reading them and they're thorough and fair.

rich_952000

03-19-2009, 12:59 AM

I will be buying the moment I'm aware that this is available in the U.S. App Store.

8bitgeorge

03-19-2009, 01:27 AM

As a fan of Trials 2, I'm obliged to buy this game once it's out.

Big Albie

03-19-2009, 01:38 AM

I will be buying the moment I'm aware that this is available in the U.S. App Store.

Then, I'll be expecting you to tell me when it's out :)

don_k

03-19-2009, 04:39 AM

As a fan of Trials 2, I'm obliged to buy this game once it's out.

Have you played both games? Which is more fun?
From youtube clips, it looks like Trials 2 is a lot more fun than this one. Wish they'd port that one instead.

Zarile3

03-19-2009, 07:42 AM

Trials 2 is fun, but it's really difficult. Close to Bike or Die difficult. I have never played MTN, but it doesn't look nearly as hard as Trials 2.

don_k

03-19-2009, 09:01 AM

Trials 2 is fun, but it's really difficult. Close to Bike or Die difficult. I have never played MTN, but it doesn't look nearly as hard as Trials 2.

I have tried MTN and it's really easy. It's not really soft-body physics like Jelly Car. I haven't play GI joyride but from the video it looks more like that. It's nowhere as hard as BoD.

I don't like BoD not because of the difficulty but because of the overall look&feel, the style, the music, etc. So if Trials 2 come to iPhone, I'm more than happy to try it.

emb531

03-19-2009, 06:48 PM

It really is quite stupid to wait to release it if it is already approved, I have it showing up in the auto-fill on my device as well. They even say it will be released as soon as it is approved, so why have a countdown timer and prolong the release if it is already approved :confused: Makes absolutely no sense...

The game will be immediately available for purchase when its approved by Apple.

http://www.monstertrucksnitro.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63:iphone-version-of-the-game-coming-very-soon&catid=1:news

yourofl10

03-19-2009, 06:51 PM

It really is quite stupid to wait to release it if it is already approved, I have it showing up in the auto-fill on my device as well. They even say it will be released as soon as it is approved, so why have a countdown timer and prolong the release if it is already approved :confused: Makes absolutely no sense...

http://www.monstertrucksnitro.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63:iphone-version-of-the-game-coming-very-soon&catid=1:news

Maybe to get extra hype from some were.

i played the flash game before and its ok............

8bitgeorge

03-19-2009, 07:07 PM

Have you played both games? Which is more fun?
From youtube clips, it looks like Trials 2 is a lot more fun than this one. Wish they'd port that one instead.

Unfortunately I haven't tried MTN; in all honesty, to me it always looked like Trials was a far more challenging and complex game, which is why I haven't tried it yet (besides, I'm more into motorcycles). However, since it's coming to the iPhone/iPod touch, it's about time I give a test drive.

Hodapp

03-19-2009, 08:06 PM

Maybe to get extra hype from some were.

i played the flash game before and its ok............

I don't think the hype from a countdown script on their page could compete with a thread full of people talking about the game or a front page post.

mavis

03-19-2009, 09:10 PM

I don't think the hype from a countdown script on their page could compete with a thread full of people talking about the game or a front page post.

So true. :D

Whatever. I'm sick of waiting for this one. Bring it on already!!!

dannys95

03-20-2009, 08:37 PM

Where the hell is this? Notice the site still says:

2 days 19 hours 22 minutes 42 seconds
left until the release of iPhone game

yourofl10

03-20-2009, 08:42 PM

dang WILL this come out!?!?!?!

The suspence ia killing people! (not literary)

nuggetsman28

03-20-2009, 09:39 PM

dang WILL this come out!?!?!?!

The suspence ia killing people! (not literary)

oh i thought you were serious like me:rolleyes:.

i love sarcasm:)

doctorded

03-21-2009, 10:01 AM

Shows up in search! So Monday will be the day!

Chumbake

03-21-2009, 10:52 AM

Could be sooner. Last week more than a few good apps were released on Sunday! But probably best not to get your hopes up.

CandyNJ66

03-21-2009, 11:34 AM

Could be sooner. Last week more than a few good apps were released on Sunday! But probably best not to get your hopes up.

Yep, Let's Golf was released to the surprise of many last sunday but even if it's monday, hey that's very close!

inferi22

03-21-2009, 11:45 AM

Just purchased gi joyride which seems to be so much better than this

iPro

03-21-2009, 11:48 AM

Just purchased gi joyride which seems to be so much better than this

Same here!
We really won't know till MTN release..

nuggetsman28

03-22-2009, 11:13 AM

OMG ITS ALMOST OUT

http://www.zerotoys.com/newsite/products/images/WavyWand_SmileyLARGE.gif

Frog

03-22-2009, 11:20 AM

.....almost, but we still have to wait till tomorrow. :(

gscal

03-22-2009, 11:23 AM

Red Lynx said it would be out the day that it was approved... those liars! :mad:

Zarile3

03-22-2009, 11:27 AM

Same here!
We really won't know till MTN release..

Really....Joyride was fun........for the first few rounds of play. Then I realized it was the same thing over and over and over and over again. MTN has different levels, that puts it in a whole different realm of gameplay.

dannys95

03-22-2009, 11:28 AM

Although this game looks good............................something does not convince me....................controls maybe? I'll wait for opinions before buying.

jchampl

03-22-2009, 02:02 PM

don't knock the game until you have played it, considering it's not the same as the flash game, it gives you a taste but it's not the same game. just wait then we can have the gi joyride vs spacebikers vs Monster Trucks Nitro

Big Albie

03-22-2009, 02:10 PM

OMG ITS ALMOST OUT

I take it you're excited? :rolleyes:

Palfince

03-22-2009, 02:46 PM

I've tried the flash game and the PC demo and if the iPhone game is a mixture between between the two then I will definitely get it. Can't wait for it; 1 day 1 hour 13 minutes and 37 seconds till it releases from the time of this post.

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 02:57 PM

As someone who went to way too many monster truck rallies as a kid... This game better be good!

http://i.a-13.net/i_want_to_believe.jpg

gscal

03-22-2009, 05:02 PM

As someone who went to way too many monster truck rallies as a kid... This game better be good!

http://i.a-13.net/i_want_to_believe.jpg

What's that picture supposed to mean? And yes, this better be good, especially if they're teasing us with a countdown on their website.

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 05:05 PM

You've never seen the X-Files? :eek:

mavis

03-22-2009, 05:05 PM

What's that picture supposed to mean? And yes, this better be good, especially if they're teasing us with a countdown on their website.Wow. You'd have to be pretty young to not know what that poster means! I'm guessing you're a teenager?

rich_952000

03-22-2009, 05:10 PM

gscal

03-22-2009, 05:13 PM

You've never seen the X-Files? :eek:

I've seen it, but I'm not a big fan... :o

jchampl

03-22-2009, 05:15 PM

mavis

03-22-2009, 05:41 PM

Man, I have such a disaffinity for pre-determined release dates. I have been looking forward to MTN for 2wks now, and I think this might contribute to a deflated perception of the game once I get it. I'm hoping, like Eli, that I'm not disappointed.Agreed. My opinion of this developer has most definitely soured with this whole BS launch, and I am quite looking forward to the opportunity of reviewing this app accordingly. :mad:

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 05:43 PM

Agreed. My opinion of this developer has most definitely soured with this whole BS launch, and I am quite looking forward to the opportunity of reviewing this app accordingly. :mad:

Does anyone actually have any idea if this app has been approved? I mean they could be like everyone else and just be stuck in App Store approval limbo? I have a hard time blaming a developer for launch fiascos when it seems to be so far out of their control.

iPro

03-22-2009, 05:53 PM

True.

Palfince

03-22-2009, 05:56 PM

Does anyone actually have any idea if this app has been approved? I mean they could be like everyone else and just be stuck in App Store approval limbo? I have a hard time blaming a developer for launch fiascos when it seems to be so far out of their control.

It's definitely been approved because you can see it come up when you search it:

http://s5.tinypic.com/118j9k8.jpg

Also Hodapp what happened to you being a Super Moderator with an avatar?

emb531

03-22-2009, 05:57 PM

This will be out tonight around 11 P.M. EST in the U.S....pretty sure...

nuggetsman28

03-22-2009, 06:00 PM

This will be out tonight around 11 P.M. EST in the U.S....pretty sure...

21 hours 59 minutes 32 seconds
left until the release of iPhone game

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:02 PM

Does anyone actually have any idea if this app has been approved? I mean they could be like everyone else and just be stuck in App Store approval limbo? I have a hard time blaming a developer for launch fiascos when it seems to be so far out of their control.They have a countdown timer on their home page, meaning they know when the app will be released. Also, "Monster Trucks Nitro" has been auto-completing in App Store searches for a good four-five days now. The app is there, it's ready to go - they're simply d**king us around, and I don't appreciate it. Therefore, I will be leaving a one-star review for them as soon as I possibly can.

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 06:04 PM

So wait, you're mad as hell about how they're launching the game so you're going to pay them back by... giving them money? :confused:

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:07 PM

So wait, you're mad as hell about how they're launching the game so you're going to pay them back by... giving them money? :confused:
Well, I do want the game. I just don't appreciate their BS attempts at building hype. Other than not buying the game (which is unacceptable) the only way I have of letting them know how I feel is an honest review, not so much of the app, but of the developer.

don_k

03-22-2009, 06:08 PM

Yeah, that sounds a bit weird. Don't forget many devs do that too, but probably you just don't know about it since they don't put a countdown timer on their website.

Btw, how can they know when the game would be approved? Why Sway and ZenBound took rather long and no one had idea when they'd be out except 'soon'?

Mr. Charley

03-22-2009, 06:08 PM

They have a countdown timer on their home page, meaning they know when the app will be released. Also, "Monster Trucks Nitro" has been auto-completing in App Store searches for a good four-five days now. The app is there, it's ready to go - they're simply d**king us around, and I don't appreciate it. Therefore, I will be leaving a one-star review for them as soon as I possibly can.

That's the silliest thing I've ever heard.
It's those type of reviews "The game crashes" that people laugh at. They are useless reviews and don't help anyone.

A review of "it was supposed to come out 4 days ago, boo hoo" is just good for laughs, nothing more.
Either leave a real review, or don't bother. Or as was mentioned above, don't get the game if you're that angry

CandyNJ66

03-22-2009, 06:08 PM

They have a countdown timer on their home page, meaning they know when the app will be released. Also, "Monster Trucks Nitro" has been auto-completing in App Store searches for a good four-five days now. The app is there, it's ready to go - they're simply d**king us around, and I don't appreciate it. Therefore, I will be leaving a one-star review for them as soon as I possibly can.

How is that honest? You being angry is no reason to be vindicative by taking out on them, by dishonestly leaving a one star review.

Why not actually play the game when it is released and THEN leave the appropriate stars? :confused:

sam the lion

03-22-2009, 06:12 PM

Big Albie

03-22-2009, 06:12 PM

Seriously, do not leave one star reviews for anything other than gameplay. If you have issues with installing, price drops, availability delays, those should not be used in your review. It does a disservice to everyone, and frankly is the main problem with iTunes user reviews.

While I understand the frustration with waiting, that's life. Don't penalize the devs, and in the long term, other users.

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 06:12 PM

But people on the App Store are looking for reviews on the actual game. How the developer handled the launch has absolutely no bearing on the quality of the game itself... And one-starring because of how you don't like the launch is kind of crummy. If you don't like how the developer is handling things, don't buy from them.

Buying, then adding a one star review which is completely unrelated to the quality of the game is pretty silly.

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:14 PM

That's the silliest thing I've ever heard.
It's those type of reviews "The game crashes" that people laugh at. They are useless reviews and don't help anyone.

A review of "it was supposed to come out 4 days ago, boo hoo" is just good for laughs, nothing more.
Either leave a real review, or don't bother. Or as was mentioned above, don't get the game if you're that angryIf that's the silliest thing you've ever heard, you must not get out much. ;)

I'm going to leave a one-star review for this app because I don't appreciate the developer stringing us (me?) along like they have. When TA previewed the game, they said it would be available in a few days. That was almost THREE WEEKS AGO. For the past week, the game has been ready for purchase, showing up in searches in the App Store (both on the iPhone and in iTunes, if you search for the developer) which means that the only reason the developers are holding it back is to build hype. I personally find that highly annoying, and leaving negative feedback is the only way I have of 'getting back' at the developer. I don't appreciate being d**ked around, and I plan on letting the developer know that.

Don't penalize the devs, and in the long term, other users.It's not about the other users, it's about reduced revenue for the dev.

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 06:18 PM

Why don't you let the developer know by sending them an email and not buying the game? Reviews like the one you're planning to leave are the problem with the way the App Store works right now, and really makes me wish developers were able to either post responses to reviews or petition Apple to remove irrelevant ones.

It's not about the other users, it's about reduced revenue for the dev.

So... you're going to buy the game to reduce their revenue? That... makes... sense.

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:21 PM

Why don't you let the developer know by sending them an email and not buying the game? Reviews like the one you're planning to leave are the problem with the way the App Store works right now, and really makes me wish developers were able to either post responses to reviews or petition Apple to remove irrelevant ones.As I told you already, I want the game. So not buying it really isn't an option.

If it makes you feel any better, I'm sure I can find SOMETHING wrong with the game itself, rather than with the developer. Also, leaving feedback from both my iPod touch and my iPhone will allow me to bypass the comment requirement, if you want to get right down to it.

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:22 PM

So... you're going to buy the game to reduce their revenue? That... makes... sense.Think ... about ... it. Negative reviews = less revenue. Or do you like to buy one-star apps?

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 06:24 PM

Think ... about ... it. Negative reviews = less revenue. Or do you like to buy one-star apps?

One star reviews with ridiculous reasoning like "I am incredibly impatient?"

Yes, I would have no problem buying an app that had a review like that.

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:28 PM

One star reviews with ridiculous reasoning like "I am incredibly impatient?"

Yes, I would have no problem buying an app that had a review like that.As I said, I'm sure I can find something substantial to complain about. Besides, leaving a couple of one-star reviews from my iPod and iPhone will do the trick as well.

Anyway, this discussion is going nowhere, fast. You don't like people leaving reviews based on anything other than gameplay (and I do agree with you, in principal) and I don't like hype-building BS like this developer has apparently chosen to pull. I'm sure you can do a glowing review for TA which will offset my one-star rating. You win. Yay. :rolleyes:

Palfince

03-22-2009, 06:28 PM

Think ... about ... it. Negative reviews = less revenue. Or do you like to buy one-star apps?

The point is that you putting a 1 star review just about the developer not releasing the game straight away isn't helpful at all. Most people don't even know that the game is coming out so they don't care that you're annoyed that the developer held the game back a couple of days.

You should only ever review an app based on the game not the developer.

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 06:33 PM

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:38 PM

Mavis unless you work for the developers, how do you have any idea what they're doing? What seems like pre-launch hype to you could be them racing to finish implementing their online scoreboard components or who knows what else.That's true - I guess we'll have to see ... ;)

It's in their best interest to release their game as soon as possible so they can start racking up sales. I highly doubt they're delaying the launch just to mess with you.I highly doubt that as well. It doesn't change the fact that I am impatient and that they've been sitting on it for the better part of a week now. Whatever. I guess we'll find out if it has been worth the wait soon enough.

gscal

03-22-2009, 06:41 PM

I wonder if the gameplay will be more like the online version or the downloadable version?

Big Albie

03-22-2009, 06:43 PM

@mavis: I think the problem here is that you're making assumptions that the devs intentionally delayed or held the app. I'm not sure if you understand the development process, but there are numerous things that can delay the release of apps. From a consumer standpoint, posting a negative review in hopes of impacting sales because "the product was delayed or not delivered on time" is wrong. Please understand that games and apps are the livelihood of developers, and your reasoning really is selfish. I don't want to disparage you on the forum, but what you've said is plain wrong.

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:48 PM

I think the problem here is that you're making assumptions that the devs intentionally delayed or held the app. I'm not sure if you understand the development process, but there are numerous things that can delay the release of apps. From a consumer standpoint, posting a negative review in hopes of impacting sales because "the product was delayed or not delivered on time" is wrong. Please understand that games and apps are the livelihood of developers, and your reasoning really is selfish. I don't want to disparage you on the forum, but what you've said is plain wrong.
Thanks for sharing your opinion. I've shared mine, and now you've shared yours. That's the great thing about internet forums, right? Everybody has an opinion.

Big Albie

03-22-2009, 06:49 PM

Thanks for sharing your opinion. I've shared mine, and now you've shared yours. That's the great thing about internet forums, right? Everybody has an opinion.

Nothing personal...I guess we agree to disagree.

mavis

03-22-2009, 06:53 PM

Nothing personal...I guess we agree to disagree.Exactly. :)

Anyway, if MTN turns out to be the greatest thing since sliced bread, I'm sure I'll probably end up leaving a glowing review anyway. As much as I hate hype-building with a frakkin' passion, I am still waiting for a truly awesome iPhone game. If MTN turns out to be it, well ... great.

Big Albie

03-22-2009, 06:55 PM

Hodapp

03-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Exactly. :)

Anyway, if MTN turns out to be the greatest thing since sliced bread, I'm sure I'll probably end up leaving a glowing review anyway. As much as I hate hype-building with a frakkin' passion, I am still waiting for a truly awesome iPhone game. If MTN turns out to be it, well ... great.

If they were trying to build hype, wouldn't they be spreading pre-release copies of the game all over the internet, advertising all over the place, releasing more videos, posting on forums, etc? How do you know that they're just sitting on their hands to screw with you? If they told Touch Arcade that they just submitted their App on 3/5, and it's just now showing up in search results, I'd say there's a pretty good chance their original one got denied and had to be resubmitted.

You don't go from telling people that your game is going to be available in a few days and your trailer saying it's available now to just stalling for over two weeks without a good reason. With how quick the App Store moves, it's in developers' best interest to release fast... Especially after getting a bunch of free press from various iPhone blogs. If they were trying to build hype, they'd be playing a much different game.

Do you have a source for information online that says otherwise?

don_k

03-22-2009, 07:19 PM

Zarile3

03-23-2009, 09:04 AM

mavis, this game isn't hyped at all. It's just that we're very impatient. For comparison, see the hype surrounding Rolando and Zen Bound release and the pre-release threads re both games (even months away from announced release date!).

Luckily the turn out good.

Agreed. Other than it sitting in the app store, what hype are they building? No ads on TA, no TV commercials, no ads on IGN or Gamespot or any other sites. So where is this hype you speak of? Your just impatient, and acting childish about them "hyping" a game. The developer hasn't even come on here since the original post about the game, so they are shoving anything in your face and laughing at you about it.

If any developer is hyping a game, only to pull it out from under us, it's EA with Need for speed. But you don't hear a bunch of people saying they are going to give the game 1 star because it's been delayed.

If that's how the world worked, Video games in general would have a terrible rep. They get delayed all the time, there are even companies that are guarenteed to delay almost all of the games they make(here's looking at you Squenix.)

The point is that there is always a reason for the delay, whether it be "hyping" one person for a game, or completely reworking something that was broken. None of it deserves the developer suffering for it by getting bad reviews, as was said before, review it for the game, not the developer in general.