Having trouble getting reviews

[jDun1212]

I thought that maybe I had a super genious idea that I would tweet to reviewers and ask them if they were interested in playing my game, pre-release, in hopes to find some of them would like it and would give it a review or at least some exposure.

http://swangle.jamesdunaydesign.com/

I just sent a normal note and a link to the above site. I think it looks pretty professional, and the game is quite fun, however i have been having a really tough time getting anyone to respond in any manner.

I think I may try to move onto getting smaller sites to take a second to look at it, but I'm just very lost as to why no one is responding?

Any tips, or places where your game was reviewed would be so helpful.

Thanks!

[BravadoWaffle]

Originally Posted by jDun1212

I thought that maybe I had a super genious idea that I would tweet to reviewers and ask them if they were interested in playing my game, pre-release, in hopes to find some of them would like it and would give it a review or at least some exposure.

http://swangle.jamesdunaydesign.com/

I just sent a normal note and a link to the above site. I think it looks pretty professional, and the game is quite fun, however i have been having a really tough time getting anyone to respond in any manner.

I think I may try to move onto getting smaller sites to take a second to look at it, but I'm just very lost as to why no one is responding?

Any tips, or places where your game was reviewed would be so helpful.

Thanks!

You are just one of hundreds of emails or tweets that those guys get every day. If you don't do something to make yourself stand out, you're just another rain drop in a monsoon.

If you can't do something totally unique, the best thing you can do is make a super tight email with a CONCISE description of your games USP, a killer video, and great screenshots and fire it away.

Also it doesn't hurt if you develop some relationships with these guys before you ask them to do something for you...

These are all lessons that most of us have had to learn the hard way, so welcome to the club!

[jDun1212]

Thats probably all true, I'll work on an email and maybe a press release? I just don't want to release the game and blow my chances by not having anyone know about it.

[PixelEnvision]

If you are willing to spend some money (don't know how much as I never did it) you may try paid reviews or buying spots. But only if you're positive that your app will return the investment...

Also look at here for a list of review sites & such...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...CP3SruYM#gid=1

[jDun1212]

Wow! thats really quite the list, thanks!

[PixelEnvision]

Originally Posted by jDun1212

Wow! thats really quite the list, thanks!

You're welcome...

[30BelowStudios]

Attractive looking website you have there. When are you releasing to the general public?

[metalbean]

Originally Posted by jDun1212

I thought that maybe I had a super genious idea that I would tweet to reviewers and ask them if they were interested in playing my game, pre-release, in hopes to find some of them would like it and would give it a review or at least some exposure.

http://swangle.jamesdunaydesign.com/

I am going to download your app by looking at the website alone. It's awesome.

Just to nitpick, the iphone outline has rough edge.

[jDun1212]

When sending out an announcement for a game release / review request, can i send a bunch of emails at once? Or is it best to send out individuals?

[Blackharon]

Originally Posted by jDun1212

When sending out an announcement for a game release / review request, can i send a bunch of emails at once? Or is it best to send out individuals?

Personalize the top number of review sites you send to for sure. After that personally I still personalize it but it might not be worth your time.