Price dropped down to 69p... I can't decide if this game is old or new school! It's simple match two, playing against remorseless spinning hands and loads of gem types. To me, it feels like an old school game and watch concentration game that's ALL about the score and having quick thumbs. To my girl, she loves the colourful chilled out vibe and the simple gameplay! Anyone else seen this? Nineoverten gave it a great review, would love to hear opinions while is cheap. The studio have something big up their sleeve fr early next year, so if you have some time over Xmas, pick up Spin Gem, get the scoreboard and achievements battle going and give Waggle Games some love!
Well it usually helps a lot in these forums if you add a link. Also maybe a better marketing tactic, more genuine and simple, and also for a game like this, a youtube video demo wouldn't be bad idea at all Spin Gem Betterwithpopcorn review: 8/10!"...an app definitely worth checking out on your i-devices, especially if … $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsBetterwithpopcorn review: 8/10!"...an app definitely worth checking out on your i-devices, especially if you're looking for a game that allows you to pick up and play..."Nineovertten review: ***** 90%!“Spin Gem is bound NOT to disappoint, and is a guaranteed keeper if you are looking for something different other than the numerous match-3 games out there. Nine Over Ten 9/10 rates Spin Gem at a 4.5 out of 5”All new arcade action with Spin Gem. Spin Gem is the toughest & simplest game you will play in ages!Totally unique gameplay for the matching game genre. Classic idea of simple to learn, difficult to master gameplay.As the hands turn, tap gems around the dial to swap them. If the pair matches when the hands pass over them, you score. The more matches in a row, the bigger the combo bonus. Watch out for the good-for-nothing lumps of coal - you can't match them, only move them around!Two modes of playFocus mode - how many phases can you survive?Meditation Mode - unwind and settle into a relaxed game of hypnotic gem matchingString combos together to build massive scoresGamecenter achievements to earn 1000 pointsBeautiful hang drum music to enjoy as you play - best enjoyed with headphonesLeaderboards to pwn your friendsCan you beat Spin Gem? We can't, and we made it!Please note that iPad is not currently supported Information Seller: Genre:Arcade, Puzzle Release:Nov 22, 2011 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal ArtNJ Well-Known Member Jul 13, 2009 3,212 29 48 New Jersey #4 ArtNJ, Dec 22, 2011 What Jeff means is admit your the developer rather than pretend to be a disinterested enthusiast who just happens to keep posting about this game, and only this game. (Yeah, we notice stuff like that . . . ) Waggish Member Aug 15, 2011 12 0 0 #5 Waggish, Dec 22, 2011 Of course I'm part of the developer team! Tought that was obvious. I'm asking for thoughts on whether you can support and appeal to core and casual in the same game, and I am using Spin Gem as a reference point. That's all! Apologs for the confusion ArtNJ Well-Known Member Jul 13, 2009 3,212 29 48 New Jersey #6 ArtNJ, Dec 22, 2011 Gotcha! I just got thrown because the vibe from the original post was too hip -- more like an enthusiast raving about a fav then a developer telling you what the game actually is! Plus, you'd be surprised how many times developers do pretend to be random posters. Good luck. Waggish Member Aug 15, 2011 12 0 0 #7 Waggish, Dec 22, 2011 Last edited: Dec 22, 2011 Lol.... My name would be a bit of a giveaway, no? I don't know why people pretend like that, but I'm sure loads do. Anyhoo, i think the game speaks for itself, I just don't have the 25 thousand dollars required to market it! None of the WAGGLERS do. What I'm most interested in is building dialogue and connections with our audience and stimulating a bit of thought and maybe even discussion? Can a game be causal and core together? Which games have done that? Does SPIN GEM succeed? I helped make it and I don't know! jeffyg3 Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2010 1,251 0 36 #8 jeffyg3, Dec 22, 2011 Last edited: Dec 22, 2011 Well you really don't need thousands of dollars to market iOS games successfully if you're an indie developer without deep pockets. There are other avenues that don't cost a lot of money. Most indie developers make the real big mistake of not marketing the game before it's released. That means going on twitter, facebook, popular forums like this, and posting pictures, info, and maybe a demo video on your game before it's released. Have to get people interested beforehand. And when it's finally released, you need to keep marketing it like that...a release trailer would help, passing out some promo codes so members on this forum (more importantly the more active members) can talk about it and suggest it to others. Seriously though, it's hard for me personally to excited about this kind of game without some kind of demo video or trailer showing how the game plays in motion. Waggish Member Aug 15, 2011 12 0 0 #9 Waggish, Dec 23, 2011 Yes, it's a real issue. Thanks for the tips... Will pass them on. Waggish Member Aug 15, 2011 12 0 0 #10 Waggish, Dec 27, 2011 The hands rotate and the idea is to position identical gems opposite each other. Sounds pretty easy but the game ebbs and flows as more gems are added and hand speed increases. Its easy to get caught off guard, and is easy to get lost in the spinning hands. I use the game to focus and concentrate on the gameplay first, but after a few minutes, I find myself thinking about all kinds of stuff! Maybe you remember the game and watch series from Nintendo in the 80's? We wanted similarly simple gameplay that was all about quick thumbs, arcade timing and pure focus. It's good for that! Waggish Member Aug 15, 2011 12 0 0 #11 Waggish, Dec 30, 2011 Gameplay video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBsttNwFhKY Finally we have the video sorted and ready. Thanks for all the comments and we at Waggle hope you enjoy it Waggish Member Aug 15, 2011 12 0 0 #12 Waggish, Jan 1, 2012 69p / 99c sale extended! As the title.... Price drop continued! Happy New Years! (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
What Jeff means is admit your the developer rather than pretend to be a disinterested enthusiast who just happens to keep posting about this game, and only this game. (Yeah, we notice stuff like that . . . )
Of course I'm part of the developer team! Tought that was obvious. I'm asking for thoughts on whether you can support and appeal to core and casual in the same game, and I am using Spin Gem as a reference point. That's all! Apologs for the confusion
Gotcha! I just got thrown because the vibe from the original post was too hip -- more like an enthusiast raving about a fav then a developer telling you what the game actually is! Plus, you'd be surprised how many times developers do pretend to be random posters. Good luck.
Lol.... My name would be a bit of a giveaway, no? I don't know why people pretend like that, but I'm sure loads do. Anyhoo, i think the game speaks for itself, I just don't have the 25 thousand dollars required to market it! None of the WAGGLERS do. What I'm most interested in is building dialogue and connections with our audience and stimulating a bit of thought and maybe even discussion? Can a game be causal and core together? Which games have done that? Does SPIN GEM succeed? I helped make it and I don't know!
Well you really don't need thousands of dollars to market iOS games successfully if you're an indie developer without deep pockets. There are other avenues that don't cost a lot of money. Most indie developers make the real big mistake of not marketing the game before it's released. That means going on twitter, facebook, popular forums like this, and posting pictures, info, and maybe a demo video on your game before it's released. Have to get people interested beforehand. And when it's finally released, you need to keep marketing it like that...a release trailer would help, passing out some promo codes so members on this forum (more importantly the more active members) can talk about it and suggest it to others. Seriously though, it's hard for me personally to excited about this kind of game without some kind of demo video or trailer showing how the game plays in motion.
The hands rotate and the idea is to position identical gems opposite each other. Sounds pretty easy but the game ebbs and flows as more gems are added and hand speed increases. Its easy to get caught off guard, and is easy to get lost in the spinning hands. I use the game to focus and concentrate on the gameplay first, but after a few minutes, I find myself thinking about all kinds of stuff! Maybe you remember the game and watch series from Nintendo in the 80's? We wanted similarly simple gameplay that was all about quick thumbs, arcade timing and pure focus. It's good for that!
Gameplay video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBsttNwFhKY Finally we have the video sorted and ready. Thanks for all the comments and we at Waggle hope you enjoy it
