Starbase Gunship - (by Capital j Media) - Universal

[Echoseven]

[araczynski]

the website's trailer makes the gameplay look really choppy, holding off until i know otherwsie.

[jjdude]

Originally Posted by araczynski

the website's trailer makes the gameplay look really choppy, holding off until i know otherwsie.

Choppy? Try reloading your browser, that might just be the youtube video. The gameplay if fast paced but not choppy or anything

[araczynski]

Originally Posted by jjdude

Choppy? Try reloading your browser, that might just be the youtube video. The gameplay if fast paced but not choppy or anything

i meant some of the animations, like the explosions.

[jjdude]

Hmm, maybe. It looks pretty good in the game. Here's the trailer for everyone else:

http://youtu.be/rHOuTPRzfcA

[jjdude]

Starbase Gunship was just reviewed on iPhone Life:

http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/97/clone-what-i-played-3

[araczynski]

The animations are much better in the actual game, must be a video issue. Everything is very smooth and retina-y. This is basically a castle defense game, in space. You have 4 weapons to work with, and they're each designed for a different situation. They can be upgraded 4 times each. There does seem to be a bit of a grind to upgrade them, and I can't tell whether there are other starbases/locations to defends once a threat is over as I haven't lasted long enough.

Would be nice to upgrade your starship even more, besides just the weapons. Maybe even other gunships to buy.

The starbase can be upgraded a couple times, to withstand more punishment from the enemy, it could use some more as well, like some weapons or fighter launch pads.

In any case, it's definitely worth a buck for the eye candy.

[jjdude]

Thanks for the great review araczynski.

I am working on adding more missions and gameplay modes beyond the first starbase. Someone on another forum suggested Marines and alien boarding parties, which would be pretty cool.

There is also a sentry gun that you will be able to place in future updates to help you defend the base.

[sugimulm]

Looks great! Will buy!

[jjdude]

Thanks sugimulm.

I've put up a video with a few tips for aiming some of the more advanced weapons in the game. Merry Christmas!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1nnKzDV72w